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1. 1001 愿 May You Remember the Late Boat 愿君忆晚舟 Miao Miao Can Dream苗喵会做梦Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Mutual devotion and fidelity + long-laid plans + traditional historical romance + strong heroine + no transmigration or rebirth + both fall for each other + ancient romance] [The Marquis's Heir with Multiple Identities] ✖️ [The Brilliant General's Legitimate Daughter] Xiao Wan, the general's legitimate daughter who had sworn, “I will never enter the palace,” was summoned back to the capital. On her very first day, the dissolute young heir Gu Xingzhou kept her at his side. In front of everyone 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You won't regret watching this! Seriously.

2. 1002 世 The Heir Apparent’s Consort Has the Script of His One True Love 世子妃她手拿白月光剧本 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted Zhao Rujin was born into an ancient world, so she knew from the start that this cruel dynasty would never tolerate a woman who wasn't virtuous. So she became magnanimous, virtuous, kind, lively, and gentle all at once. She could earn money, keep the household in order, and pretend to love her husband faithfully until death. What she never expected was that her husband would be a hopeless romantic. When they married, she received a gift of special significance from an admirer. Her husband said, “ 5.2kReads8.9Score439Shelves
3. 1003 王 After the Prince Was Reborn, He Spoiled the Courtesan to Heaven 王爷重生后，把花魁娘子宠上天 Time Is Gentle and Clear时光清浅Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Gentle, courteous, refined, and noble VS alluring and seductive, yet hiding deep insecurity] [She waited nearly ten years to hear him say, “My heart is not dirty.” In this life, she finally receives his devoted love and affection~] After being poisoned, Song Jin thinks of a woman, the only woman he has ever loved. He drifts back to Yangzhou and sees the woman he once loved dearly. But because he cannot accept her past as a courtesan, Song Jin never returns to look for her after leaving Yangzhou 1.3kReads8.9Score106Shelves

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   This novel features delicate writing, a leisurely pace, and a gently unfolding romance. Compared to similar works, it feels refreshingly understated, offering a truly unique perspective. However, it's still being serialized, so there aren't many readers yet. It's worth taking your time and reading it slowly.

4. 1004 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
5. 1005 探 After the Number One Scholar's Wife Is Reborn 探花郎夫人重生后 Pijiu皮啾Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted [The first chapters are free; the price will go up later, so go ahead and enjoy, everyone] A resilient heroine who returns to her youth * a gentle, warmhearted scholar and top-ranked candidate. Devoted 1v1 sweet romance By any measure, Shen Yueming had led a good life. An unremarkable concubine-born daughter married a quiet scholar, who went on to become the emperor's chosen third-place candidate in the palace exam. Her fortunes rose with his, and she became the wife of a high-ranking official. 53.4kReads8.8Score9.4kShelves
6. 1006 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score561Shelves
7. 1007 哦 Oh, So I’m the Villainous Supporting Concubine 哦，我原来是恶毒妖妃女配 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, cunning, doting consort; reborn, dark and brooding tyrant; healing romance; both leads are virgins] In his previous life, Emperor Xie Heng trapped himself in the rigid rules of a sage and enlightened ruler, striving to be a noble and virtuous emperor. Yet he was abandoned by everyone, lost his throne, and was poisoned, leaving him crippled. At his most wretched, the only person who stayed by his side was the wicked, domineering enchantress the civil and military officials called a dem 54.2kReads9.0Score6.8kShelves

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   The female lead is clear-headed and independent, while the male lead is obsessively infatuated. Both the male lead and the female lead's brother have an overwhelmingly positive view of her, believing she's innocent, kind, and in need of protection. Loving someone often brings a sense of indebtedness, and no matter how good the male lead is to the female lead, it's never enough. The characters are well-developed, each possessing a unique charm.

8. 1008 逼 You Want to Make Me a Concubine? I'll Marry the Comatose Prince and Raise the Kids 逼我做妾？转嫁植物人王爷养崽崽 Writer's Block文荒Ancient Romance663k WordsOngoing [Real and fake heiresses + adorable child + comatose male lead + sweet, satisfying historical romance] Lu Shengsheng is the real daughter who was lost by the Marquis's household. She returns to the household at five, only to find that a fake heiress has already become the apple of everyone's eye. For years, her parents and brothers dote more on the fake heiress. Only her childhood friend, Zhao Shuyan, treats her with care. On the day they become engaged, her childhood friend is ordered to the ba 76.9kReads8.8Score4kShelves
9. 1009 娇 The Pampered Noble Concubine 娇宠贵妾 Autumn Locust Tree秋槐Ancient Romance833k WordsCompleted The famed Marquis Gu took a concubine, then hurried back to the frontier after spending one night with her. The next day, the concubine started spreading rumors that he was impotent. She even thoughtfully sent him medicinal herbs, making sure the entire army heard about it. When he returned to the capital, she was thriving amid the struggles of the inner residence, yet acted all soft and sweet in front of him. He played along with everything, happy to join her performance. Later, far away on 108Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book seems alright; it has a logical closed loop and both characters are supposed to be clean-lived, which is quite rare. A gentle yet powerful, cold-on-the-outside, marquis doesn't seem to be a typical story on this site. Synopsis: A peerless marquis x a quirky concubine. Judging from the synopsis, the male lead will rebel; I'm a little curious to see what it's like when a loyal and patriotic person is forced into a corner.

10. 1010 地 Little Troublemaker from the Underworld: Devouring Gossip Across the Capital 地府来的小祸害，满京城吃大瓜 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Xiaosan is Lord Yama's darling little daughter and a notorious troublemaker in the Underworld. Because she is such a handful for her father, Lord Yama finally loses patience and tosses her into a book. Qin Xiaosan of the Pingyang Marquis's household is not only the top bully in the capital, but also its undisputed gossip queen. Putting scoundrels in their place and serving up face-slapping... Digging pits and leaving others to deal with them... The gossipy busybodies in the melon patch have 57.9kReads8.5Score8kShelves

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    High-quality, exciting novel

11. 1011 将 The General Asks Every Day: Did His Wife Fall for Him Today? 将军每日一问，夫人今天心动了吗 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [From the heroine’s perspective: marriage first, love later. From the hero’s perspective: his secret crush comes true. A story of healing.] Yun Jihuan was born under a lucky star, with a distinguished family, beauty, and talent. Her family cherished her, and she had a childhood sweetheart who was also her fiancé. If all went as it should, she would live a peaceful and happy life, becoming the envy of everyone in the capital. But fate played a cruel joke on her. In a single night, her maternal fa 4.6kReads9.1Score478Shelves

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    Looks good! (♥∀♥)

12. 1012 聆 Listening to the Spring Tide 聆春潮 Xing Yebai行夜白Ancient Romance907k WordsOngoing Fake Siblings | Love by Force | The Untouchable Falls Madly in Love | She Runs, He Chases | Sweet and Angsty | An Intense Push and Pull Between One Man and One Woman Yun Luan was Shen Zhiheng's canary, kept in the palm of his hand. He spoiled and cherished her in every way, but refused to give her freedom. She had once begged him softly, calling him Brother and pleading with him to let her go for old times' sake. He gripped her chin, amusement in his eyes. "We share no blood. Who are you calling 6.4kReads8.8Score521Shelves

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    My favorite historical romance! A fake sibling relationship, a forced marriage! The tug-of-war between the two is so captivating! Must-see iconic scenes!!! The female lead doesn't have any special abilities, but she's incredibly strong, like a rain lily growing in the mountains. The author's writing is exceptional; it never gets boring. I've been following her books for a long time, all of them, from junior high to university!!

13. 1013 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 42.5kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves
14. 1014 挽 A Song to Woo You 挽卿歌 Golden Ornaments, Vermilion Red金饰丹彤Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted Happy ending, a little angst. Not a reborn story. There is transmigration, but neither of the leads transmigrates. Legitimate Daughter vs. Cunning Prince Zhu'er went from being a lowly maid who washed feet in the imperial harem to the envy of the entire capital: Jun Nianyao, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister. Yet the night before she was reunited with her father, she was washing the feet of his sworn enemy, Prince Xin, Pei Xiuhan. Drunk, Pei Xiuhan narrowed his eyes at the increasing 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book! A lowly palace maid transforms into a noblewoman's daughter. The male lead she likes is a prince, and her biological father is her mortal enemy. Later, the male lead suppresses her father's faction, and the female lead is implicated, running away pregnant. The male lead then embarks on a tumultuous journey to win her back. Both leads are intelligent, and the female lead is gentle yet strong.

15. 1015 养 Raising a Fox: Has the Immortal Lord Been Unmasked Today? 养狐：仙君今天掉马了吗 Feather Fan and Silk Turban羽扇纶巾Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted She was sick of Yue Lao’s tired “handsome man and beautiful woman” matchmaking formula, so she started pairing people at random. Nemeses as lovers? A princess with a beggar? The more outrageous, the better! But she took things too far, and Yue Lao kicked her down to the mortal realm. “You can come back when you’ve set the marriage register right!” After descending to the mortal realm, she set her sights on a handsome young man, only to notice a red-clad beauty, Feng Ci, sneaking around and foll 234Reads9.3Score103Shelves

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    Super beautiful! [Admiration][Admiration]

16. 1016 为 To Stay Alive, I Pretended to Be the Amnesiac Powerbroker's One True Love 为了苟命，我伪装失忆权臣白月光 Liu Qingwan柳清晚Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted [Comedy / Sweet Romance / Face-Slapping / Bickering Couple / Pretending Turns Real] Zhuang Wan transmigrated into a book and became the daughter of a disgraced official whose family was to be confiscated and executed. According to the plot, she would be sent to the Imperial Music Bureau and reduced to a plaything for the powerful, before meeting a tragic end. Zhuang Wan: What the hell did I do to offend the gods? TAT At that moment, her family was being stripped of its possessions, and she wa 8.2kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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    ❤️A historical romance novel you can read without skipping a chapter [heart] 🌺The female lead transmigrated into a book, becoming the daughter of a disgraced official sentenced to death. According to the plot, she would be sent to a brothel to become a plaything for high-ranking officials, ultimately dying a miserable death. To save her life, she gritted her teeth and rushed out, grabbing a man's leg. Everyone panicked: "Outrageous! How dare you offend the Imperial Tutor!" The man also looked at her with a stern face. The female lead, with tearful eyes, met his gaze with deep affection: "Yu Zhi, I am Wan Wan. Have you forgotten our vows of love?" Everyone was shocked! The man was stunned! To gain his trust, the female lead put on a stellar performance every day, acting as if she loved him to death, successfully faking her status as his ideal woman. However, just as she was about to "peacefully break up," the male lead regained his memories prematurely. The man's long eyelashes slightly lowered, his deep eyes displaying a half-smile: "We made a vow of love?" Female lead: QAQ! [Facepalm]

17. 1017 长 The Grand Princess Encouraged Her Treacherous Husband to Rebel After Their Marriage 长公主嫁给奸臣后鼓动他造反了 Mo Ning漠宁Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted (A story about a scheming beauty bringing an aloof, untouchable man down from his pedestal.) Mad dog + marriage first, love later + later, an obsessive abduction and a desperate pursuit of his wife + both leads have only ever been with each other + lovers who are also enemies She transmigrates into a book as the most esteemed Princess Jinling of the Southern Dynasty, only to nearly be killed by her husband with a sword on their wedding night. To stay alive, she pretends to humor him, asks for a 4.3kReads8.9Score314Shelves

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    I can't stop reading this book, seriously, it's super good! The more you read, the more exciting it gets, believe me. (Although the book's rating isn't very high, it's the only one that I can't stop reading. It's not finished yet, and every day I'm filled with excitement, my hands trembling, when I scroll down and see the yellow button, wishing it would end immediately! [Shy][shy]

18. 1018 心 The Scheming Beauty's Tale of Climbing the Social Ladder 心机美人攀高枝记 Lionheart狮子心Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated.) [Scheming beauty rises to power + Black lotus heroine + Male lead is an aloof paragon + Heroine stops at nothing + The male lead’s desperate pursuit] Su Wansi is an orphan living under the roof of the Duke of Xue’s residence. After losing both her parents, she endures cold stares, ridicule, and scorn, tasting all the bitterness of depending on others. It takes every ounce of her effort just to secure a foothold in the Duke of Xue’s 9.4kReads8.7Score854Shelves

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    They're all so beautiful!!!

19. 1019 宜 After Yixiu Was Reborn, Why Is the Big Fat Orange Crying? 宜修重生后，大胖橘怎么哭了 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Female-Channel Fanfiction950k WordsOngoing [Empresses in the Palace Fanfiction] [Yixiu Reborn] [Saving Her Son] [Revenge] [Harem Intrigue] [Mother-Son Bond] [Villainess Power Fantasy] [The Emperor's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Yixiu died. She died in Jingren Palace, after the words, "May we never meet again, in life or death." Only as she lay dying did she understand. All her life, she had hated Rouze, Zhen Huan, and those who stole the emperor's favor, yet she had forgotten to hate the man who had truly taken everything from her. 2.7kReads8.1Score132Shelves

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    New author recommending this book! Please recommend it, urge me to update, rate it, listen to it, and comment! It's currently in the recommendation period, with 10,000-20,000 words updated daily, absolutely no breaks! Perfect for reading while taking a dump at work—it's super fun! She wakes up to find herself back a year before Honghui's untimely death. This time, she completely sheds her "love brain," ensuring Honghui's survival, securing her position as the principal wife, and personally uncovering the shocking truth hidden behind countless lies from her past life! Chun Yuan is not a foolish, purely evil woman, and her naiveté is no excuse for the harm she caused. There are still rivalries, resentments, and undercurrents of suspicion among the sisters. But when the fog clears, Yi Xiu realizes: the culprit who pushed all the women in the harem step by step into the abyss has always been Yinzhen on the dragon throne. • From calling her "Xiao Yi" to the mutual loathing of "Yi Xiu." • All the romantic relationships collapse, and true feelings shatter! Zhen Huan, Chun Yuan, and Yin Zhen—none of them met a good end! In this life, Yi Xiu disdains to beg for even a shred of his affection. She wants to see, when the women of the harem are no longer there to bear his infamy, and all his shields are gone, who can the high and mighty emperor blame for his cruelty and ruthlessness? [Already recommended]

20. 1020 仙 Crossing the Immortal Soul 仙魂渡 Shen Lin, Who Likes Cat Claw Thorns喜欢猫爪刺的沈临Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted An immortal who has cultivated for fifty thousand years fell in love during a tribulation. "Though you call me your older sister, you can't really treat me like your little brother. I am nothing like that young man you met in the mortal realm." "And what do you intend to do?" The Demon Venerable tipped up her chin and leaned close. "It's not what I intend to do. It's what you want me to do." 213Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The kind that leaves you feeling anxious and agonizing after watching it.

21. 1021 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 12kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
22. 1022 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves

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    This book is seriously super, super good!!! I've already read it three times. I think the female lead is very clear-headed, which fits the title perfectly. She knows when to be a couch potato and when to take action. Plus, both the male and female leads are very open and honest with each other, sharing everything without hiding anything and causing misunderstandings. Highly recommend it! 🤩🤩

23. 1023 江 The Realm as My Betrothal Gift, a Golden Age as Our Matchmaker 江山为聘，盛世为媒 Long Jiu龙玖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth + pure historical romance, slow pace, gently unfolding] [The heroine is forced to become a concubine early on, so proceed with caution if that bothers you! After marrying, she is the sole favorite, and eventually ascends the throne to rule from behind the curtain!] She is the princess of a fallen kingdom in Nanjiang, born with a pair of gray-blue glassy eyes. She is both righteous and wicked, seeming at once like an immortal and a demon! While still an infant, she w 7.5kReads9.3Score891Shelves

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    The female lead, with her stunningly beautiful, crystal-clear eyes, is more like the empress than the empress herself. The male lead dotes on her unconditionally and trusts her completely. It's a story of a princess from a fallen kingdom and a "playboy" prince. The story is almost over, and the author is updating daily! [Kissing emojis]

24. 1024 谢 General Xie's Wife Brings Their Twins to Join His Army 谢少将家娘子带着龙凤胎来随军了 Gu Tangtang顾棠糖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Original title: [Peach-Colored Dreams on the Pillow] Everyone in Baishi Town knows that when Xie Zhenhe was young, he was a vicious stray dog who loved to fight. Everyone feared him. His grandmother was afraid someone would beat him to death one day and leave no one to bury him, so she traded half a sack of grain for a little bride for him. Ning Tao came to the Xie family when she was twelve. She and Xie Zhenhe were childhood sweethearts, more or less, and they even had twins, a boy and a girl. 33.4kReads8.4Score4.1kShelves
25. 1025 疯 The Mad Emperor Can Hear My Thoughts, and the Chancellor’s Secret Identity Is Exposed 疯批皇帝读我心，丞相她马甲掉啦 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fluffy, brainless romance + love at first sight + girl disguises herself as a boy + slice of life + fiercely protective + runs away while pregnant + fictional setting, don't overthink it + the author is terrible at logic] As the chancellor of the State of Tianqi, Xu Ningqing was the Outcast, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, wielding power throughout the court. Well, not really. She just wanted to laze around and collect her salary so she could eat, drink, and have fun... Who 3.2kReads8.7Score372Shelves

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    Focus on your career, pursue your wife—it's a great read! The female lead is strong, and so is the male lead! It's a short story, and every character has their own destiny. The plot is really good; you won't regret reading it! Purely sweet with no angst, and the male lead recognizes the female lead very quickly—there's no mistake.

26. 1026 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter and Her Rough Lover 侯府嫡女和她的糙汉姘头 Su Juanjuan苏眷眷Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Completed] (Original title: The Marquis’s Legitimate Daughter and Her Rough-He Expect) [Ancient-Era One-Night Stand + Both Pure + Mutual Flirting + Heart-Racing Romance] [Soft-Hearted but Ruthless Beauty, Legitimate Daughter of a Marquis’s Household X Powerful, Love-Struck Rough Stablehand (A Secret Identity)] Blurb Ning Shuyun was reborn. In the great fire of her previous life, the flames burning through her spine, her own family nailed shut her sandalwood window with their own hands In this l 3.2kReads8.8Score287Shelves
27. 1027 穿 After Reincarnating as a Cannon Fodder, I Turned the Protagonist’s Tormenting Romance into an Industry 《穿成炮灰后，我把主角的虐恋情深做成了产业链》 Woke Up from a Dream, Still Clueless梦醒不知道13k WordsCompleted After Reincarnating as a Cannon-Fodder Character, I Turned the Protagonists’ Tormented Romance into an Industry —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 1028 报 Report to the Prince Regent: The Boss Specializes in Treating Infertility 报告摄政王：大佬她专治不孕不育 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heir to the Xuanling family unexpectedly becomes the most beloved legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household from a thousand years ago. Mu Youyue has mastered the art of Xuanling to perfection. She can command ghosts, revive the dead, and restore flesh to bones. She clearly has the pampered, laid-back life of a beloved darling all laid out, yet people keep showing up to get themselves killed. Very well, with time on her hands, she might as well... Sharpen her blade with one hand and c 6.4kReads9.4Score907Shelves

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    It's so good!! I've watched it countless times. The male lead is the cunning Prince Nie Zheng, the female lead is unassuming and has four very handsome older brothers who dote on her, and a very funny prime minister father. The current emperor is an adorable six-year-old boy! The female lead returns after being separated from her family for ten years to seek revenge. When she escaped from the brink of death, she was saved by a pill given to her by the male lead by chance. It gets better and better as you watch it!!

29. 1029 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.8kReads9.2Score844Shelves
30. 1030 吾 Which of Us Is More of a Yandere, Me or the Male Lead? 吾与男主孰病娇 How Many Chapters Today, Baobao爆爆今天几更Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Revenge + regret and redemption. Everyone gets hurt except Fuguang] Fuguang is a Void task-taker who specializes in taking on the resentment of people who died unjustly despite being blessed with great fortune. Unlike other task-takers, she uses the original person’s identity, wisdom, and temperament to live their life again and give them the ending they deserved. At the request of the original Lin Yusan, she plays two roles at once. Without her disguise, she is a gentle, pure-hearted young wo 847Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    Reborn as a woman disguised as a man, this ancient romance novel features a tragic love story with a prince. The writing style is rigorous and the logic is strong. The female lead has a hidden identity, and the story is neither overly sentimental nor drawn out. It's a captivating and addictive read, so add it to your reading list now!

31. 1031 离 This Is Absurd! The Paralyzed Man Heard My Thoughts and Spoiled Me Shamelessly 离大谱！瘫子读我心声后放肆宠 Le Yo乐哟Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + transmigrate + devoted to each other] Overnight, Sang Liwan transmigrated into a revenge novel as a cannon-fodder character destined to die early. To stay alive, she decided to cling to her villainous husband's coattails. Staying alive came first! Who could have guessed that her disabled husband could hear her thoughts... Looking at the man's devastatingly handsome face, she sighed. “Tsk, how could a guy this handsome fall for Shen Yan? In the end, he not only gives away the thr 447Reads8.7Score102Shelves
32. 1032 檀 Sandalwood and Chilling Surprise 檀香惊寒 Carb Lover Xin Tu碳水信屠Martial Arts237k WordsCompleted A level-headed, unhinged healer × a surly, cold-blooded young assassin Shen Tan is a wandering physician who specializes in difficult cases and making assassins fall for her. Xie Jinghan is the young master of an assassins' guild. He kills without blinking, and no one does anything about his insomnia. He comes to see her for treatment, and she gets an idea: use him to deal with her enemies. Everything goes smoothly, so smoothly that she starts to suspect a trap. And sure enough, it is a trap. Th 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is truly not a formulaic story, on par with "Sandalwood's Chill." The female healer Shen Tan pretends to treat patients, but actually intends to trick the assassin Xie Jinghan into becoming her weapon. However, he sees through her scheme and even secretly plays along. The subtle tug-of-war between the two, both calculating and attracted to each other, is incredibly captivating. The only downside: 45,000 words is simply not enough! Author, please add more chapters!

33. 1033 褪 Shedding Her Allure 《褪娇》 Woke Up from a Dream, Still Clueless梦醒不知道Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted Shedding Her Allure 2Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 1034 盛 Beloved Across the Realm: The Dashing Doctor-Spy 盛宠天下，特工医妃很嚣张 Little Lemon小小柠檬Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing [Space] [Torture the Scumbags] [Mutual Devotion] [Sisters Transmigrate Together] She was a genius special agent from the 21st century, but transmigrated into the body of a lowly princess consort whom everyone could bully. Her elder sister bullied her, and her husband humiliated her. Her elder sister? Then address me as your concubine, and pay your respects morning and evening... Her husband? I want a divorce! You won't do it? Fine! I'll help you take concubines, spread the word that you're impot 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a very novel plot.

35. 1035 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
36. 1036 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    This was originally recommended on Douyin (TikTok), and I thought it was pretty good, so I downloaded Tomato (a streaming platform) to continue watching. [Heart emoji] Miss Jiang has a secret: ever since she came of age, she dreams of a man every night, and in her dreams, she's intimate with him. However, Miss Jiang has a childhood betrothal, but the man thinks she's ugly and sends his uncle to break off the engagement. Unexpectedly, the uncle turns out to be the man from her dreams...

37. 1037 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 16.5kReads8.5Score893Shelves

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    [Wife-chasing hell + rebirth + careful consideration] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. While not exactly a perfect couple, they treated each other with respect. However, when his beloved friend was besieged by enemy forces, he abandoned her, who was pregnant with their second child, causing her to suffer a premature and difficult labor. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who was already crawling on the floor, and felt like crying. So be it, divorce wasn't an option anyway. As long as she kept her heart focused, life would be the same. Unrequited love should be withdrawn. After Song Hengyue missed his son's first birthday party, his wife had a fight with him, and they parted on bad terms.

38. 1038 深 Jade Hidden in the Inner Chambers, Shining with Pearlescent Light 深闺藏玉映珠光 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [The animated drama adaptation is now available under the title "Jade in the Deep Boudoir, Pearls in the Light". Go check it out if you're interested!] [Marriage Before Love + female lead is neither reborn nor transmigrated + supporting female character transmigrates] [Female lead seems sweet and naive but is actually cool and aloof + male lead seems indifferent but is actually cunning] Xiao Yunzhu was born into a marquis's household, where she should have been cherished and pampered, living a l 29.4kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves

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    Both books feature a noblewoman's daughter versus a time-traveling woman. However, in the first book, the female lead focuses solely on her career, treating her mother-in-law as the boss and maintaining a stable position as the mistress of the noble household. She simply watches the love-hate relationship between the male lead and the time-traveling woman as a spectacle, as long as it doesn't affect her. In the second book, the time-traveling woman and the female lead are cousins. The female lead observes the time-traveling woman from a young age and discovers how to use her. Their relationship evolves from initial antagonism to eventual reconciliation, and the time-traveling woman also has her moment of glory in the end.

39. 1039 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! 👍

40. 1040 这 This Saintess Is Acting Strange 《这个圣女不对劲》 Woke Up from a Dream, Still Clueless梦醒不知道8k WordsCompleted This Saintess Isn't Quite Right —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 1041 病 The Possessive Power Minister’s Guide to Spoiling His Wife 病娇权臣宠妻手册 Late Day晚昼Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + super-sweet one-on-one romance + secret identity revealed + supernatural ability + forced to become the villain’s beloved] A straightforward beauty who never stops flirting vs. a charming, laid-back fox of a man Shen Zhixia transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character with a high chance of dying. But she could see whether the threads around people’s wrists were red or black: red meant affection, black meant dislike. And she even had a handsome man 1.7kReads9.2Score180Shelves

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    In the first book, I loved how ruthless the female lead was to others, and even more ruthless to herself. For the sake of revenge, she, who was usually so afraid of pain, would shield the male lead from harm, and she genuinely felt sorry for him. The male lead's kindness towards the female lead was shown in subtle details, making it incredibly sweet! In the second book, I liked the male lead even more. He patiently sought revenge, controlling everything meticulously, leaving no stone unturned except for the female lead. The female lead would sincerely wish him well, and even later, when she learned he had been hiding things from her, she still felt sorry for his past experiences. I truly loved him. In the third book, the male and female leads didn't get along while the female lead was alive. After her death, her soul transmigrated into the body of the fourth young lady, and she was extremely accommodating to the male lead. After discovering that he wasn't responsible for her death, the later parts became quite sweet.

42. 1042 农 The Farmer's Wife: Her Husband Returns from the Dead 农门妻：战死的夫君回来了 Zi Cen子岑Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Ji Manjing marries Nie Qinglang, her childhood sweetheart. Three months after their wedding, her husband is conscripted and sent to the battlefield. A year later, the county sends her husband's death compensation. His body is never brought home, and Ji Manjing resigns herself to her fate. For two years, she lives on the monthly compensation, dutifully caring for her parents-in-law and raising her younger sisters-in-law. Then one day, the man who supposedly died in battle comes back, and he's 399Reads8.7Score—Shelves
43. 1043 寒 The Beloved Daughter of a Poor Family 寒门娇宠 July Stars七月星辰Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted 2.3kReads6.7Score122Shelves

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    A high-quality, completed novel. I absolutely love it. I accidentally stumbled upon it and ended up reading for three days and three nights straight—who can understand that? I was even thinking about the plot while I was at work.

44. 1044 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book and Became the Obsessive Male Lead's Darling 穿书，我成了偏执男主掌心娇 Endless White Clouds白云漫漫Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted Chu Wuyi transmigrates into a novel her best friend wrote three years ago, becoming a cannon-fodder villainess in a harem story. She is the male lead’s first woman, and the only one who gets herself killed by him. Keeping away from the male lead is the only way to stay alive. But the bastard won’t give her a chance to get away. She runs, he chases, and there’s nowhere she can escape! In the dark room, Chu Wuyi looks at the man who is on the verge of losing control and cries out, trembling: “What 6.1kReads8.5Score551Shelves
45. 1045 落 New Life Amid Falling Plum Blossoms 落梅新生 Woke Up from a Dream, Still Clueless梦醒不知道13k WordsCompleted A New Life Amid Falling Plum Blossoms —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 1046 阿 After My Father Defeated Kangxi, I Married Prince Yong 阿玛打赢康熙后，我嫁给了雍亲王 Meng Yutang孟毓唐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation is now available; the novel is recommended. The main story is complete, so enjoy without worry.] [The sweet, adorably clueless beauty, Ma Qi's legitimate daughter Fucha Yixin + the composed, dignified, secretly ruthless Prince Yong, Yinzhen] (Clingy, a little sun, an instinctive attraction) [Mutual firsts + exclusive devotion + older man + guiding lover] (Content warning: This isn't historically accurate. I'm just cooking up the kind of story I like. The author is sensitive 49.7kReads9.4Score5.2kShelves
47. 1047 重 Reborn as the Crown Prince’s Beloved: Your Highness, You’re So Sweet 重生太子心尖宠：殿下，你好甜 Azure Cloud Scholar青云士Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [A beauty who crazily steals kisses but can't taste anything VS a doting, scheming reborn Crown Prince] Extra sweet! Heart-fluttering! Qin Yun has been unable to taste anything since childhood. At a palace banquet, she falls into the water and loses consciousness. When the Crown Prince saves her by breathing air into her mouth, she unexpectedly tastes something exquisite. Her little mouth instinctively sucks hard, and in full view of everyone, she forcefully kisses the Crown Prince of the Easter 66Reads8.0Score—Shelves
48. 1048 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Shy]

49. 1049 迷 The Absentminded Little Empress 迷糊小皇后 Xi Mumu西亩亩Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Both leads are chaste + sweet romance + marriage before love: aloof emperor vs. scatterbrained empress] Ning Yichen watched the assembled ministers chatter away. They seemed to have nothing better to do than obsess over the vacant empress's seat every day. He glanced over and saw that only the chancellor, Nian Muyao, looked unconcerned. If he remembered correctly, the man had a daughter... "I've made my decision. I will marry Chancellor Nian's daughter and make her empress. The wedding will t 34Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Reading these sparked my interest in ancient Chinese romance novels; these are all my favorites, and the order from top to bottom is the order in which I recently read them.

50. 1050 夫 My Husband Isn’t Human 夫君不是人 Woke Up from a Dream, Still Clueless梦醒不知道14k WordsCompleted My Husband Isn’t Human —Reads—Score—Shelves

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