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1. 951 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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   It's so, so, so good! I didn't want to skip a single chapter. The author's writing is superb; reading it was a constant state of awe and wonder!

2. 952 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
3. 953 大 On Her Wedding Day, She Married the Cold-Faced Imperial Uncle by Mistake 大婚当日，上错花轿嫁给冷面皇叔 Lan Shu兰姝Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate heiress × a cold-faced prince who always takes her side] In her previous life, Su Jin devoted herself to helping the crown prince ascend the throne. In the end, she was thrown into prison and stabbed to death by her own dear cousin. For the daughter of a military commander, it was a disgrace beyond words. After being reborn, the first thing she did was switch the bridal sedan chairs and climb into the one bound for Prince Yu’s residence. The crown prince is a nobody. Prince Y 3.9kReads9.0Score529Shelves

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   🌂🌂The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a general's family, and the male lead is the emperor's younger brother, Prince Yu. The female lead is reborn, and because she retains memories of her previous life, she knows the crown prince is evil. Therefore, on her wedding day, she deliberately goes to the wrong flower pavilion and marries into Prince Yu's mansion. Prince Yu has long harbored feelings for her, and their married life is very sweet. Although the female lead initially married Prince Yu to repay his kindness, she is later moved by his sincerity and develops feelings for him. Prince Yu is highly skilled in martial arts, has great prestige in the court, and is trusted by the emperor. The female lead is dignified, courageous, and resourceful. Together, they eliminate evil, eradicate locust plagues, destroy the Yan Kingdom, depose the crown prince, and ascend to the throne as empress!

4. 954 福 The Lucky Little Princess 福气小王妃 Cuckoo布谷鸟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Muxue: “It's strange. How did I get noticed by the Prince Yu's household after just one trip to a temple?” Before they met, Li Jingheng: “This is ridiculous. I've somehow been engaged without even knowing how it happened.” After they met, Li Jingheng: “This engagement isn't so bad after all.” After they married, Li Jingheng: “Imperial Uncle, I don't want to take any concubines.” Jiang Muxue's ideal life was to have a little money and grow trees and flowers. But she unexpectedly became eng 12.5kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   My favorite: Why Not Cross the River Together 🥺🥺 The male lead endures hardship for his country, disregarding societal norms and being wrongly accused of treason, but only he knows the bitterness in his heart 😘😘 The female lead initially only wants to survive, but she has a kind heart. Gradually, she learns of the male lead's ambition, realizing that everyone's deaths were for the sake of the country and its people. Later, the male and female leads unite for the country, the people, and their families. The only thing I can't bear is that the second male lead died in the most unlikely place 🥰🥰🥰

5. 955 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.8kReads8.8Score984Shelves

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   High-quality ancient Chinese romance novels with a grand vision

6. 956 海 Sweet Sounds at Sea: I Fished a Beautiful Bride Out of the Ocean 海上有佳音：海里捞了个美娇娘 Rain Is Falling有落雨Ancient Romance246k WordsOngoing [Rugged shipping magnate x down-on-her-luck noblewoman from the capital] Jiang Heng fished a breathtaking beauty out of the sea, then chased after her from that moment on, spouting shameless nonsense without a trace of decency. "I fished you out, so you're mine." "No real big brother? How about a lover?" "How could the moon in the sky compare to the person right in front of me?" "I love you to death. Do you love me too?" "Come on, big brother will show you the nightlife." Jiang Heng's motto: Row 628Reads—Score209Shelves

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   Come quick!! I've found an incredibly captivating ancient Chinese romance novel set in the sea! The rugged male lead rescues the female lead from distress, and his direct and passionate pursuit of love is absolutely super sweet!!! [Cool]

7. 957 金 On the Golden Throne, He Returned Through Wind and Snow 金銮殿上，他从风雪里回来了 Xu Zhi绪至18k WordsCompleted In the Hall of Golden Chimes, He Returned Through Wind and Snow 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Gentleness is never innate; it is only slowly revealed for certain people.

8. 958 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score724Shelves
9. 959 绾 Tying Green Branches 绾青枝 Wan You绾幼Ancient Romance778k WordsOngoing [Rebirth, revenge on scumbags, sweet romance, devoted to one another] The eldest daughter of the Ruan family was cherished and indulged, a peerless beauty in the capital. Yet her once-sincere heart was ground into the dirt by the sisters she had trusted. Reborn, she escaped that confining world and began to plan her every move. This time, she would hold her life and death in her own hands. The young man was handsome, dashing, and dazzlingly confident. Ruan Qing had kept him in her heart for ten —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 960 初 After Meeting an Embroiderer in Youzhou, I Learned That Women Can Be Fierce and Unyielding Too 初遇幽州绣娘，方知女子亦可有铮铮锋芒 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted After Meeting an Embroiderer from Youzhou, I Learned That Women, Too, Can Have Unyielding Strength 8Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 961 赠 A Book of Spring Gifts 赠春书 San An三安Ancient Romance595k WordsCompleted [High sweetness, noble young lady x unhinged crown prince] Song Wanyu refused to believe people when they said her father, Song Manfu, had sided with the deposed crown prince. She thought her father didn’t have the nerve to do such a thing. Besides, was the deposed crown prince even normal? He was a lunatic. A few days later, her father cheerfully told her, “My precious daughter, you’re going to the palace to become an imperial consort. Are you happy?” Thinking of the emperor, who was sixty and 4.1kReads8.9Score480Shelves
12. 962 汉 A Slow Spring in the Han Palace 汉宫春慢 All Forms Are Formless一相无相Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Palace Intrigue + Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law + Winning His Wife Back at Any Cost] In her previous life, Shen Rong left a remote mountain town and was betrothed to the crown prince at the emperor's behest, becoming the exalted crown princess. She thought her fortunes would rise from then on and that a sweet, happy marriage lay ahead. Instead, it was the beginning of a tragic life. Her husband loved someone else; her mother-in-law despised her for being ignorant; the palace servan 1.7kReads9.0Score218Shelves
13. 963 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've watched it three times, and I discover new insights every time. It's a must-watch! Anyone else watching it?

14. 964 权 Every Powerful Official Falls at Her Feet 权臣皆是裙下臣 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted All the Powerful Ministers Are at Her Feet 8Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 965 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35.3kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
16. 966 始 The First Emperor’s Immortality 始皇长生 Broken Eaves檐碎Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing Xu Zhaolu went wild in the comments under a video about Qin Shi Huang on a short-video app “My charming, handsome ancestor! You just wanted an elixir of immortality, didn't you?! Give it to him! Just give it to him!” “What was Tang Sanzang doing? He walked eighty-one thousand li and still never ended up in my ancestor's mouth?!” “Let me do it! Let me bring my handsome ancestor an elixir of immortality!” Someone with the username “Qin Shi Huang's Dog” sent her a private message: Would you be will 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhao Zheng and I met in humble beginnings, were separated amidst the chaos of war, and were fortunate enough to reunite during the height of Qin's power. He was twenty-one then, with a small child by his side. A thousand years have passed in a dream. Standing before the palace, I suddenly understood that he was no longer Zhao Zheng. He was the King of Qin, the First Emperor. Later, Ying Zheng wanted to take me in, bestow titles upon me, and imprison me. I fled thousands of miles, only to return to find him. I am a highly educated scholar; I swore to dedicate my life to my work. Yet, I was still swept along by the twists and turns of fate, stumbling and groping. How laughable, how lamentable. I shattered the beliefs and integrity I had built up over years of study, and ultimately, we were forever separated in the torrent of history. Life is like morning dew, body like reeds; a thousand years later, I slumber in his tomb, a thousand years ago, I died in his arms. The light before my eyes has faded, my consciousness has been dragged into the abyss. I see his lips moving, but I can no longer hear his voice; his tears fall onto my lapel. How horrifying! The First Emperor, who unified the world, shed tears for a wandering soul. If time could turn back, I could hear his last words. He said, "Wait for me." "Yan'er, wait for me."

17. 967 跪 I Kneel to Renounce My Title as Prince, Leave the Imperial Clan for Good, and Marry My Divorced Wife 跪辞亲王之位，永除皇籍娶休妻 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted I Kneel to Renounce My Title as Prince, Leave the Imperial Family for Good, and Marry My Divorced Wife 4Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 968 自 I Sold Myself into Servitude! From Little Maid to First-Rank Madam 自卖为婢！从小丫鬟到一品夫人 Nan Yiyi南漪漪Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Born into a new life + maid + ensemble cast + cozy everyday life + slow and steady pace + light harem intrigue A few caveats: not a strong female lead, no golden finger, and an ensemble cast. Lin Sui'an was born into a poor farming family in ancient times. Before she could use the knowledge from her past life to help her family prosper, the harsh realities of life forced her to sell herself. She ended up as a young maid in the Pingning Marquis's residence. Lin Sui'an thought she would never see 31.9kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves

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    Highly recommend the third book [drooling emoji] because it's finished, haha. The female lead in the third book has an off-the-charts IQ. She comes from a poor background, but she climbs to a high position step by step through her own strategies [admiration emoji]. The key point is that I feel there isn't too much intrigue and backstabbing (in the general's mansion). The first book so far is mostly a slice-of-life story about a maid, with little interaction with the male lead. The female lead's family members all love her very much. She becomes a maid purely because her mother is ill and she has no other choice. The second book is worth trying if you like stories where the female lead is purely the legal wife. There's no romance [drooling emoji]. It's purely an ancient family management series, with no intimate contact or feelings between her and the marquis; it's purely for the sake of the family.

19. 969 善 Skilled at Singing 善吟 Tan Xiaoxi覃小西Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Purely historical setting, no rebirth or transmigration] Everyone said that the eldest son of the Zhou family was a gentleman who cared nothing for money or power. But Shen Shan knew he was a bastard, and one who could wreak havoc on a woman’s heart… 2.5kReads8.9Score212Shelves
20. 970 落 A Fallen Merfolk and a Nine-Lived Demon Search Everywhere for Their Mother 落魄鲛人带九命妖四处寻母 Darting Shadow, Little Cutie掠影小萌Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted Completed at 400,000 words. After reading Lost You Forever, I really liked Xiang Liu. It was a shame he didn’t end up with Xiao Yao, so to satisfy my own wish, I wrote a story about Xiang Liu. But to avoid infringing on anyone’s rights, I made it a different kind of story. Ximeng’s name carries the meaning of cherishing this dream. The story features palace intrigue, fantasy, a hard-to-kill princess, a guard, and a struggle for the throne. “I just saved you by the lake. It’s simple: give me the 23Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 971 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves

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    These three are the best books I've read so far. The first one is about dual rebirth. In the previous life, the male lead wasn't exactly unloving, but it wasn't great either, yet it was still a good read. The rebirth makes the male lead suffer, but it's still a little heart-wrenching. The second one has a female lead who's a little bit cunning, but not in a way that's off-putting (that's how I feel, I don't know if you are, please don't criticize). The third one has a female lead who can transform into a little fox; I think it's alright. All three are good, you'll see when you read them! [Currently rushing to finish a draft][Currently rushing to finish a draft][Learned something new]

22. 972 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves

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    I'd be heartbroken if anyone hadn't read this! The female lead is clear-headed, a true villain who doesn't hesitate to kill and doesn't succumb to love. It's a female-centric novel!

23. 973 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    The political intrigue is particularly captivating! Both the male and female leads are incredibly strong!

24. 974 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37.9kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves

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    Judging by the number of readers, it's definitely a great read; you won't regret investing in it!

25. 975 曝 Exposed! The Prince of Chu Has a Three-Inch Adorable Wife Hidden in His Sleeve 曝光！楚王袖里藏了个三寸小萌妻 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted (A fierce, soft-spoken, adorable heroine vs. a possessive, scheming, fallen hero; sweet romance + the occult + a touch of fantasy) Jiang Xiaoxiao, a master of the mystic arts, was born with an incomplete soul. On every full-moon night, she also turns into a tiny person just three inches tall. Her grandmaster said that when she turned sixteen, she would meet a benefactor whose purple-gold dragon aura could break her curse. The aura of Prince Chu, Xie Xun, was stolen when he was three. Plagued by 6.1kReads9.4Score817Shelves

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    A ruthless, taciturn, and adorable female lead versus a paranoid, cunning, and down-on-his-luck male lead. Sweet romance + metaphysics + slight fantasy. The female lead has a very special magical artifact: a kitchen knife. She can turn into a tiny person and be held by the male lead.

26. 976 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
27. 977 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
28. 978 人 Life Is a Play, and the Empress Is All About Her Acting Skills 人生如戏，娘娘她纯拼演技 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + witty banter + sweet, delicate beauty + calculated mind games] The leads are not each other’s only partners. If that bothers you, don’t read. Be prepared for suspicion in the early chapters, followed by affection later. The pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if you prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories. As a double award-winning actress and a seasoned star of palace intrigue dramas, how could Shi Yan possibly lose her nerve after transmigrating into the imperial hare 4.9kReads9.3Score518Shelves

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    Sisters, if any of you want to read historical romance novels, come find me!!! I recommend three books, all super, super good, absolutely no bad ones. If you don't like them, come at me! I personally absolutely love this kind of story.

29. 979 甜 Off-the-Charts Sweetness! The Adorable Little Darling Is Loved to Tears by His Highness 甜度超标！软糯乖宝被殿下宠哭了 A Little Canglan一只小苍蓝Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + brainless fun + sweet indulgence + raising a pet + doting on one alone + both are pure] (A soft, cuddly little fox girl × a seemingly gentle and refined regent who is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Not a strong female lead!)] After failing her tribulation, Bai Yaoyao, a good-for-nothing little fox from the Nine-Tailed clan, was cast down to the mortal world. In the snow, the passing regent casually brought her back to his estate. He applied medicine to her wounds, fed her, 4.9kReads9.0Score520Shelves
30. 980 枕 Resting in the Glory of Youth 枕韶华 A Few Extra Meals Won't Hurt多吃几顿没事哒Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an Ancient Romance | Unforgettable White Moonlight x Possessive Male Lead Who Fights for Her | Torturous Romance] A young woman with a disability transmigrates one day into the body of Jiang Yueying, the Song family's bride brought in to ward off misfortune. She and her husband, Song Jingze, grow close and fall deeply in love, but just as their feelings reach their peak, fate cruelly parts them forever. The Second Young Master, Song Xun, has always despised her and treated h 23.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    You should definitely watch this, especially the first half with the older brother; I cried so much my eyes were swollen.

31. 981 我 I’m Sweet and Well-Behaved, So Why Am I the Harem’s Only Favorite? 我又乖又美，独宠后宫怎么了？ Yi Jiu Lu宜久录Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Harem + No Angst] A lively, stunning beauty + a devastatingly handsome, love-struck good emperor. (He’s love-struck but knows right from wrong) (No cutthroat palace intrigue) (Not a devoted couple) (Fast-paced) (Heroine’s halo) Ji Wanqing transmigrates into the harem of the Emperor of Yan and becomes a low-ranking concubine. The moment she arrives, the arrogant Consort slaps her. The Consort is bad enough, and the Empress is no better, using her to stoke the Consort’s anger. Wit 4.1kReads9.2Score450Shelves
32. 982 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves

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    It's very touching. The romance between the male and female leads develops rather slowly in the early stages, but the author's writing is excellent and very logical.

33. 983 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    I usually read light novels, and the first two palace intrigue stories were incredibly satisfying, especially the second one with its twists and turns. All three later on featured the protagonist's exclusive love. I could reread any of them.

34. 984 东 After Becoming a Maid in the Eastern Palace, She Became the Crown Prince’s Dearest 东宫为婢后，成了太子心尖宠 Lazy Big Cat懒大猫Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Mad-dog Crown Prince x Sweet, adorable palace maid] After offending a eunuch in the Imperial Household Department, Pingxi is sent to the Eastern Palace to care for the deposed crown prince imprisoned there. One of his legs is crippled, and he suffers from a strange illness that makes him kill people at the slightest provocation. After entering the Eastern Palace, Pingxi's only hope is to turn twenty-five, leave the palace, and reunite with her family. The first time she sees the crown prince, h 22.6kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
35. 985 被 Forced to Marry My Father’s Greatest Enemy, I Became His Most Cherished One 被迫嫁给父亲宿敌，竟成了心尖宠 Ripples of Secret Fragrance暗香涟漪Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing The aloof, secretly passionate chief councilor X the adorable little rabbit pretending to be calm [Marriage first, love later + affection grows over time + male lead and heroine’s father are sworn enemies + sweet romance + eight-year age gap + monogamous, both untouched] The emperor fell gravely ill. On his deathbed, he issued an edict naming the seven-year-old crown prince emperor and appointing Pei Lin chief councilor of the realm. The first thing Pei Lin did after taking office was exile his 4.4kReads—Score508Shelves
36. 986 下 The Cast-Off Princess Consort Is Exiled While Pregnant, and the Prince Panics 下堂王妃揣孕肚流放，王爷急疯了 Mr. Zixu Wuyou子虚乌有君Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Exile and famine + natural and man-made disasters + stocking up with a pocket space + satisfying infrastructure building + prince regent chases his wife to win her back] (Main story complete) In her previous life, Zhou Yunshu’s birth family was framed for treason by a foolish emperor and treacherous ministers. All the men in the family were executed, while the women and children were exiled to the southern wilderness and died along the way. Though Zhou Yunshu was spared exile as the Prince of W 19.4kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    With nearly a million readers, tell me if it's good or not.

37. 987 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 87.9kReads9.3Score11.3kShelves

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    Super super good

38. 988 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.5kReads9.2Score912Shelves
39. 989 叶 Fallen Leaves, Wasteland 叶落成荒 Yi An亦岸Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [BE + Pure Historical Romance + Older Hero] He traded his life for her freedom and peace for the rest of hers. Cheng Yu, the great general of Nanjiang City, bears a blood feud. Cold and steady by nature, he gives all his tenderness and love to one person alone. During a mission that goes wrong, Cheng Yu accidentally takes away Ye Li, a newborn baby girl from the household of Grand Secretary Ye in Beiyuan. He never expected her to be his own newborn betrothed. From that moment on, their fates are 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main couple is incredibly sweet and doting: Cheng Yu and Ye Li, with a 16-year age gap. The cold and composed general showers all his affection and love on one person. The secondary couple is a love-hate relationship; Zhang Shen never imagined that the seemingly frivolous Jiang Yunyan was actually a virgin. The story tells of Cheng Yu, a young and successful general of Nanjiang, who accidentally takes away Ye Li, a newborn girl from the Ye family of the Northern Plains scholar Ye, during a failed mission. Little did he know that she was his newborn "fiancée," and their fates became intertwined. In a chaotic era of war, family feuds, national hatred, disparate social statuses, and numerous obstacles... Together, they overcome numerous crises in their journey to the Central Plains, complete their mission, return to Nanjiang, and fight against worldly gossip. Later, with companions they've met along the way, they venture into the Northern Plains to uncover the truth behind the massacre of the elite cavalry. A story of passionate chivalry, clear-cut love and hate. Genre: Romance, Revenge, Forbidden Love

40. 990 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.6kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    Very enjoyable, all sweet romance novels, and the author's writing is excellent.

41. 991 窃 The Book of Stolen Lives 窃命书 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this book, A Book of Ashes and Joy, premieres at 12:15 a.m. on February 13. If you're interested, keep an eye out! [Regains control after being possessed | Not a wish-fulfillment story | Plot-driven | Light ensemble cast] Lin Ruochu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, was possessed during her coming-of-age ceremony at fifteen. The transmigrated woman, sold off by a System, used every means to “win over” the young heir of a marquis's estate. She turned e 38.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    1. The female lead has a romantic subplot, but it's not the main focus. The story is a very delicate and realistic portrayal of the hierarchy and honor of ancient families. 2. It's somewhat unconventional; the native woman and the time-traveling woman aren't necessarily vying for the female lead's spotlight. Each has their own obsessions and unavoidable circumstances, but these aren't necessarily forgivable reasons. 4. It has a slow-burn, gentle feel, with a touch of everyday warmth. 8. It's truly amazing. The female lead was originally a gentle and refined crown prince (disguised as a man), virtuous and upright, but due to the interests of imperial power, she was abandoned, her true gender exposed, and demoted to a deposed crown prince. The opening scene features a powerful alliance between the time-traveling woman and the female lead.

42. 992 与 Your Smile Brings the Warmth of Spring 与君一笑作春温 Zhu Zhi'an逐知安Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing A crown prince disguised as a man × Young Master Xie, who plays the fool while hiding his claws After Crown Prince Mu Yuan'an of Chen'an is deposed, she becomes a wanted fugitive and ends up in an enemy kingdom. To evade pursuit, she takes the place of a runaway bride, only to discover on her wedding night that her groom is the man who once swore he would marry no one but her. She keeps her secret identity under wraps and works hard to maintain her disguise, never realizing that he isn't just wa 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one: The male lead is from a military family and enjoys a carefree and glorious youth. Later, he secretly plots and pretends to be weak while actually being strong. The female lead disguises herself as a prince and later becomes an empress.

43. 993 捡 I Picked Up a Ghost and Brought It Home; My Aloof, Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 捡只阿飘回家，清冷权臣他宠疯了 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A motion comic is now available: She Brought a Ghost Home, and the Cold, Powerful Official Warmed Up [Streetwise wandering ghost X aloof young general and powerful official] [Ancient-style political intrigue + Light supernatural comedy + Stories of ordinary life in ancient times + Mystery and investigation + Love goes both ways] [There is a male lead, both leads are virgins, happy ending, a slow-burn romance that unfolds gradually. They don't kiss until chapter 100, but it's very sweet, so dive 23.3kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    I recommend this ancient romance novel when you're looking for something to read. The writing is delicate, the story is unconventional, and it's a very enjoyable read.

44. 994 领 My Boss's Face Is a Death Sentence for Me 领导的脸，剋我的命 Zhou Xingxingzhou周星星zhouAncient Romance11k WordsCompleted My boss’s face, the bane of my life —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended. It's short, funny, and a satisfying read. After being optimized, I transmigrated to ancient times and became a concubine. Coincidentally, my husband looks exactly like my boss. Let's just say, you can't fall in the same place twice, right?

45. 995 太 After the Crown Prince Falls for Her, His Sweet Wet Nurse Only Wants to Run Away with the Baby 太子沦陷后，娇娇奶娘只想带娃跑 Zhang Dapaopao张大炮炮Ancient Romance272k WordsOngoing [Female Lead Is Not a Virgin + Powerful Man Bows His Head + He Pursues Her + Groveling After Losing His Wife + Stunning Heroine] After her husband becomes paralyzed, Shen Fuling seeks a way to survive by applying for a wet-nurse position at a powerful family's estate. She never expects to stumble upon the Crown Prince, who has been struck by a chilling poison. After a wild night, she doesn't dare resist and flees back to her dilapidated home, her heart full of humiliation. Her paralyzed, violent 3.2kReads—Score222Shelves

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    So good, I can't stop reading! I used to dislike stories about wet nurses, but this one is a total hit. The main reason is the female-not-male virgin setting, which is really appealing. The prince is practically obsessed with winning her heart.

46. 996 爹 My Dad Is the King of Hell, My Mom a Saintess, but I Insist on Finding Grandma 爹阎王娘圣女，珍珠偏要找奶奶 I Am No Virtuous Woman我非贤良Ancient Romance294k WordsOngoing His father is the King of Hell, and his mother is a saintess. Three-year-old Yan Zhenzhu refuses to go with anyone else, insisting on finding the nine-tailed fox granny she has never met. Because the granny enshrined at the temple is the prettiest! So she slings a Qiankun pouch over her shoulder, brings Jiujiu, who only eats evil spirits, and barges into the mortal realm carrying an eight-hundred-jin black iron hammer. Grandpa said that the prettier a monster is, the more dangerous it is. Zhenzh 4.5kReads—Score434Shelves

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    It's not just about the adorable baby fighting monsters; this little story about the chubby chef is also heartwarming and touching!

47. 997 重 After Being Reborn, I Proposed to the Sickly Grand Secretary 重生后，我向病娇首辅提亲了 The Fragrance Is Gone Before We Know It香知恨晚Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Zhao Youning defied her parents, ignored their advice, and vowed to marry the man she loved, Jiang Li. Her parents were disappointed, her brother's marriage prospects suffered, and the Zhao family became the laughingstock of the entire capital. When she woke again, snow was falling heavily. She was kneeling outside the Zhao family home, just about to make a vow to her parents. “Father, Mother, your daughter has feelings for...” The Zhao parents frowned at their daughter 4kReads8.8Score675Shelves

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    Super good, recommended for female lead lovers

48. 998 黑 The Black Lotus Is Reborn, and She Slaughters Her Way Through with the Ailing Young Lord 黑莲花重生，和病弱小公爷杀疯了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Shen Wan is the model of an aristocratic young lady: equally skilled in the literary and martial arts, and a peerless physician. Her parents and five older brothers adore her and treat her like the apple of their eye. Before these very relatives hunt her down and kill her, she too believes she is the beloved young lady everyone dotes on, and the Crown Prince’s sweetheart. Only as she lies dying does she learn the truth: she is not the legitimate daughter of the Shen family at all. The true daugh 28.9kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves

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    All three are high-quality books. The first and third ones are absolutely fantastic! The plots are fast-paced, and the author's writing is superb. Sisters, trust me! You definitely won't regret investing in them.

49. 999 魔 After the Demon Lord Is Betrayed, the Useless Princess Consort Makes a Comeback 魔尊大人被渣后，废材王妃雄起了 Lord Jin Qi瑾七爷Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Woman disguises herself as a man + a ridiculous sect + unconventional cultivation] Her spiritual root was clearly ripped out, and she’s clearly not undergoing tribulation, yet she keeps getting struck by lightning. She’s obviously a walking lightning rod, but after two men give her a makeover, they half trick and half drag her into a “men’s sect.” Second Senior Brother: “No way, this lightning tribulation can help Junior Sister cultivate? She can lie flat and still level up? Junior Sister, let 3.4kReads9.2Score424Shelves

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    A group of incredibly handsome senior brothers, surrounding their junior brother and preparing to seduce him, discover "his" shocking secret... Super sweet! Super hilarious! Super adorable!

50. 1000 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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    Pei Wanning's floating soul suddenly paused. "She's sick and shouldn't have stayed in the Prime Minister's residence. She secretly went to the Duke's mansion to attend the ceremony, fine, but why did she have to faint during your wedding ceremony of all times? She clearly did it on purpose!" [Original novel fan][Sparrow Eater's masterpiece]

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