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401 克 The Prince Who Killed Seven Fiancées Insists on Marrying Her 克死七个未婚妻的王爷，要强娶她 jj Jinlaijj今来Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted After Prince Hui Xun He, the Empress Dowager's most beloved grandson, accidentally caused the deaths of seven consecutive fiances, he set his sights on Yun Yan, a butcher's daughter from the countryside, and married her as his principal wife. Everyone said Yun Yan was lucky. At first, she thought so too, until she found a painting in Xun He's old study. The woman in the painting looked exactly like her! Xun He was born to the highest rank and always got whatever he wanted. His life had 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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This one, a "Satisfying and refreshing" version of the original "Eastern Palace," probably has an author who really dislikes the original "Eastern Palace" ending.

403 世 The Crown Prince's Consort Turns Dark After Being Reborn 世子妃重生后黑化了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses] Chu Miao was born the eldest legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's residence, but her life was switched at birth with a village woman's daughter. When her family finds her, she becomes a pawn of her parents and the imperial family. She is deceived into marrying Xiao Rongjin, the legitimate son of the Prince of Pingnan. Her father-in-law is a war god who has never known 7.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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This book is so good, you won't want to skip any chapters—it's incredibly good! [Thinking] Highly recommend it!

404 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.9Score213Shelves

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The first three books are finished, and the last one is still being serialized. Meiben is exceptionally good; all are high-quality. The plot is particularly well-developed.

405 沈 The Shen Family's Husband 沈家夫郎 A Flower on the Grave坟头一枝花Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted Lin Nian'an was sent to the Shen residence as a shuang'er, originally only to keep the eldest young master, Shen Yanqing, warm. But after spending day after day together, warmth turned into something more, until Lin Nian'an became the one and only person in Shen Yanqing’s heart. Rising from a bedchamber attendant all the way to the top, he became the Shen residence’s sole husband. 1.4kReads6.8Score226Shelves

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Lin Nian'an was sent to the Shen family mansion initially only to keep Shen Yanqing warm. As they spent every day together, feelings began to develop between them. Shen Yanqing showered him with affection and supported him all the way, making him the only husband in the Shen family.

407 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.3kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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Ancient sayings, ancient sayings. These are all on my bookshelf that I can't bear to delete. I won't say more; you'll have to read them to see if they suit your taste.

408 小 That Little Brat's Always Causing Mischief, and Her Parents Can't Stop Grinning 小鼻嘎不过作作妖，爹娘被哄翘嘴 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Beloved by the Whole Family] [Wins Over Everyone] [A Touch of Political Intrigue] [The Female Lead Returns] [Her Future Love Interest Is Murong Yan] [Original title: The Little Brat Only Causes Trouble, Yet Somehow Wins Her Parents Over] [Talkative, sharp-tongued heroine whose mouth moves faster than her brain ❤️ Hero reborn nine times, with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve] Luo Yan transmigrates into a book, where her entire family consists of villains. Her scumbag father is the vil 44.6kReads9.0Score7.1kShelves

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I just finished watching all of these, and they were incredibly, incredibly good! If you don't like them, you'll be slapped! 🌈🌈 The story begins with Yixin being betrothed to Yinzhen because of a knee pad. The story ends with Zhenzhen falling seriously ill, and Yixin kneeling before the palace, worried that the Buddha would think she wasn't devout and wouldn't bless her lover because of the knee pad. [Almost crying][Almost crying][Almost crying][Almost crying] "She married me at fourteen, what's wrong with letting her have her way?" [Drooling][Drooling] Because her name is Fucha Yixin, her title is Linzhen (close to Zhenzhen but above Yinzhen). A superior bowing down for love + both partners being virgins + older woman + guiding lover—who wouldn't yearn for such a love? [Heart][Heart][Heart] I'm always moved by the characters created by female authors. The female characters are all independent and strong, and their personalities are very well-developed. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] (Recommendation Index 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟) 🌈🌈Two: An irresponsible scumbag father, a cannon fodder female supporting character's biological mother, a reborn brother, and the male lead. The poop princess who walks sideways in the capital (because she made a poop cake, she is nicknamed the poop princess by the people). A domineering flower who doesn't respect anyone, not even the emperor. The male lead is also a black-hearted glutinous rice ball. [Laugh][Laugh] (Recommendation Index 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟)

411 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 13.2kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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The first book needs no introduction; I'll blindly buy the second. Historical romance novels often feature characters who have children through marriage and then run away pregnant, which isn't easy to make believable, but I think this one is acceptable.

412 不 Wasn’t I Supposed to Be Cannon Fodder? How Did I Become the Beloved Little Princess? 不是炮灰吗？怎么成团宠小公主了 Winter Soup冬季汤Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted (Bright, sweet-looking but secretly sharp-tongued, delicate girl x cool, restrained, gloomy older man x lighthearted sweet romance x everyone’s darling x devoted couple x feel-good revenge story x ensemble cast early on) Note: The heroine is irresistible to everyone, and every encounter turns into a love rivalry. Xie Jingyue transmigrates into an ancient kingdom as a disregarded, ill-fated little princess whose father doesn’t love her and whose mother is gone. Her System is useless, and there’s 16.5kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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This is seriously amazing, the plot is coherent and fast-paced, I couldn't stop smiling, and I even got a few more laugh lines after watching it! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

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It's a very good read. The female lead is no longer the delicate, pampered type. With her mother's influence and her father's power, no one can bully her. The powerful families killed her mother, so she torments their daughters in return. Her mother, born with superhuman strength, was an extraterrestrial being with the most advanced ideas, yet still died tragically. Therefore, she understood early on that in chaotic times, kindness and compassion couldn't save her; only by firmly grasping power could she carve a bloody path. "Where the imperial phoenix lands, that's where the parasol tree grove is." "These things, so undeniably true, are yet not written in any book, not a single remonstrating official dares to speak out. They all call me absurd, but I think they are the truly ridiculous ones. The more than two hundred years of war in the Central Plains, in the end, was nothing more than the Sima clan's inability to hold onto the empire, leading to a power struggle among the other major clans." "They talk about the people being more important than the emperor, but they can't see the common people beaten to death for the emperor's horse, leaving 'bones exposed in the wilderness, a thousand miles without a rooster's crow!' This was true two thousand years ago, and it will be true two thousand years from now." The kings and sultans of the Western Regions, the Khans of the Rouran, the emperors of the Central Plains, and the powerful overlords of the southern Wubao—these rulers cared nothing for the lives of the common people; they only cared about who held them in their hands. The common people, on the other hand, were the opposite. They didn't care who controlled them; they only cared about their worthless lives. The male protagonist is also full of youthful energy; he possesses the most primal innocence in front of her, dreaming of the brightest future. The Tiele tribe only wanted to annihilate him, so he responded with annihilation. The overall tone is lighthearted, leaning towards lighthearted comedy in the early stages, quite funny. Sisters who enjoy stories with a childhood sweetheart and an arrogant female lead should definitely check it out!

415 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement, I Became the General's Dearest Beloved 退婚后，我成了大将军的心尖宠 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Ancient Romance260k WordsOngoing [Black-Bellied Noble Heiress x Ruthless Demon Lord] Zhuang Ciyue is twenty years old, yet she has a sixteen-year-old daughter who claims to have transmigrated here from twenty years in the future. Her daughter says her father is Wei Xuan, a great hero and a great general, a doting husband completely wrapped around her mother's finger. Who is Wei Xuan? Zhuang Ciyue has no idea, but she thinks he must be a bad influence, since he raised their daughter so poorly. Just look: as soon as the girl arri 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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I recommend this book. The daughter travels back in time from twenty years in the future and single-handedly arranges her parents' marriage.

417 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 23.4kReads9.3Score10.4kShelves

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They're all incredibly beautiful classical Chinese texts!!!

418 怀 After I Conceived His Child, the Regent Prince Treated Me Like His Most Precious Treasure 怀崽后，摄政王将我宠成心尖尖 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a tragic romance novel, Shen Shu tries to avoid being tortured to death by taking the future regent, a man with power to shake the heavens, under her wing. The regent is gloomy, violent, and indifferent to women, so Shen Shu goes to great lengths to seduce him: When the prince is angry, she patiently soothes him. When he's bored, she puts in the effort to tease him. Even when he falls ill and feels cold, she lies in his arms to warm him with her body. Everyone assumes t 1.8kReads9.3Score243Shelves

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The male lead in the first book is so good at this, so charming! [Smirking emoji][smirking emoji][smirking emoji] The second book has a fresh and engaging plot, which I think is worth checking out. The third book is "Hua Zhi". Although it has time-travel elements, it has a bit of the "Story of Minglan" feel to it, so it won't be boring. But you'll need some patience to finish it, since there are quite a few chapters.

419 抄 After My Home Was Confiscated, I Stepped Into Another World 抄家后，我踏入了异世界 Little Dragonfly小蜻蜓啊Ancient Romance191k WordsOngoing They travel between ancient and modern times + become partners in love + find their happily ever after Xie Lan, the daughter of a convicted official, is summoned into a world a thousand years in the future while her family is being dispossessed and exiled. She discovers countless strange and wonderful things, and even ordinary daily life never fails to amaze her. To earn all kinds of life-saving items provided by the System, Xie Lan works diligently every day to stay alive. Then one day, she dis 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is pretty good. The premise is quite fresh, and the characters aren't the typical aloof and domineering types; they're more like real people. I recommend it, since it's also quite funny.

422 表 The Years of the Cousin and the Coldhearted Young Lord 表姑娘和清冷世子的那些年 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted Timid, sincere cousin & cool, restrained young lord A devoted, sugary romance, with a completely traditional setting, an older man raising the heroine, a high-and-mighty beauty brought down from her pedestal, and the heroine's growth When Hu Qingjia first arrives at the Jinghai Marquis Manor as a young cousin, she is cautious at every turn, always on edge and never daring to overstep in the slightest. But as she spends her days with the family, she discovers that the Jinghai Marquis Manor is ac 8.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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If I remember correctly, they were written by the same author. They're really good. I only read the last book initially, but it was so good that I found the other two books by the same author to read.

426 欲 Trying to Tempt the Crown Prince, This Little Cat Is So Sweet and Soft 欲撩太子，猫猫她又软又娇 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Sweet Romance + Raising the Heroine + No Misunderstandings + A Whiny Heroine + Powerful Hero Who Dotes Only on Her [Cool, chaste, and calculating Crown Prince × Flirtatious woman who transmigrates as a soft and delicate cat] The heroine's job is to eat, drink, sleep, and flirt with the male lead. She's not a strong, independent heroine, so readers who mind should give this a pass. The moment Mei Susu opens her eyes, she sees a handsome man fresh from his bath. Just as she's letting her imaginati 5.8kReads9.0Score531Shelves

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Su Su transmigrated into the body of a cat serving the Crown Prince. The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was the handsome Crown Prince emerging from his bath. As a modern person, she was both greedy and lustful, and the Crown Prince satisfied both her desires. She couldn't help but cling to his coattails, rubbing against his abs and touching his chest muscles every day – pure bliss! Until one day, that furry little paw turned into a hand. [Thinking][Thinking]

427 皇 The Emperor Only Wants to Share a Splendid Realm with His Empress 皇帝只想和皇后娘娘共享锦绣山河 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted Qin Weimeng's grandfather was the reigning dynasty's chancellor and the emperor's mentor. Bearing the duty of staying by the emperor's side, she entered the imperial harem, determined to be a capable wife and a good empress. What she didn't know was that Emperor Yuwen Che wanted a wife who would share both hardship and joy with him, and that he had played a part in bringing her into the palace from the very beginning. 3.2kReads9.0Score212Shelves

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These four books are definitely high-quality ancient romance novels, and I highly recommend them to everyone. I especially recommend the third one, which I've read at least three times. Not only is the writing superb, but the plot is also tight and doesn't drag.

428 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 9.1kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves

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The first book made me cry buckets. The emperor was indeed pitiful, but the empress was even more pitiful and innocent. However, the next generation was wonderful, and it was very sweet. The second book was very novel; both the male and female leads were strong, and they were both time travelers. Their relationship was very delicate; it wasn't forced attraction, but rather feelings developed gradually through their interactions. The third book was also good. The female lead was purely career-oriented, and also very funny and intelligent. I absolutely loved the fourth book; the male lead respected the female lead a lot, and their story was truly excellent and captivating. The fifth book, although the title is a bit corny, has a really, really good story. The female lead's father is a complete freak, which made me laugh so hard, and the way the male and female leads interact is lighthearted and funny. I won't say much about the sixth book; it's very heart-wrenching.

429 皇 The Palace Hall 皇宫之殿堂 Hahahahaha22哈哈哈哈哈22Ancient Romance83k WordsCompleted She is gentle and approachable, clever and quick-witted. When she sees the people suffering, she has no choice but to overthrow her younger brother's rule and become the ruler of the palace. She is alluring and seductive, with superb dancing skills, but her life has been full of hardship. A conspiracy turns her world upside down. He is a spirited young man who cares deeply about the martial world and has many companions, but circumstances force him into the imperial family. The three protagonist 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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This looks great! 😄😄😄😄

430 被 After Being Banished to the Cold Palace, I Cling to the Imperial Preceptor 被打入冷宫后我赖上了国师 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Ancient Romance488k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + Subverting tropes + Light political intrigue + Devoted to each other + Not a wish-fulfillment story] Jiang Dai was just a busy modern office worker. She clicked on a political intrigue novel to investigate a case, but before she could finish reading it, she opened her eyes one day and found herself as an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace who wouldn't survive three chapters... No, not even one. Where was the essential System for someone who'd transmigrated into a bo 130.9kReads9.5Score20.3kShelves

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Super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super super good writing

432 寡 The Widow's Sister-in-Law Has Nowhere to Run, and the Mad Chancellor Vomits Blood Again 寡嫂无处逃，疯批丞相又吐血了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, decisive young widow vs. refined, deranged villainous minister] [System + fleeing while pregnant + transmigrate into a book + male lead reborn] Song Yao transmigrated into a book as the villainous minister’s widowed sister-in-law. She was caught red-handed while eloping with another man. The villainous minister, who would one day hold power over the entire court, was currently nothing but a sickly young man. Remembering the tragic fate of the original owner, Song Yao immediately deci 9.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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The first book features a scheming, ambitious heiress and a cunning, ruthless prince, a story of forced marriage, intense tension, extreme tug-of-war, and a tumultuous pursuit of her lover. The second book features a beautiful and courageous young widow and a seemingly refined but actually ruthless minister, a story of uncle and sister-in-law, system, rebirth, transmigration, and a pregnant protagonist running away. Both leads are intelligent, the whole family is a master of drama, the plot is engaging and enjoyable! The third book features a ruthless and incredibly wealthy female bandit versus a cold and aloof celestial beauty, a pure ancient romance with a sweet and refreshing feel, no annoying supporting characters, and plenty of fun.

435 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves

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I highly recommend the first three books! The first one is incredibly enjoyable; the male and female leads are a powerful duo, and the female lead is absolutely stunning. The second one is a slightly humorous dual-strength novel, but the cause of Old Master Mo's death is just... Unbelievable! The initial clashes between the male and female leads are also very funny. As for the third one, I won't say much... It's so good!

438 狐 The Fox's Ballad 狐赋引 Late Autumn on South Mountain南山暮秋Ancient Romance363k WordsOngoing [Unruly General x Sweet, Soft-Hearted Crybaby] [Both Pure + 1v1 Sweet Romance + Uncle Romance + Overwhelming Possessiveness] Everyone in the village says Rong Huan is a jinx who brought about her father's death, then her mother's. Her uncle and aunt sell her off to become a bridal substitute for the eldest branch of the marquis's household. On the wedding day, the groom never shows. The madam of the household has someone bring in a rooster, adorns it with a red flower, and prepares to have it p 16Reads—Score106Shelves

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A delicate, crybaby girl with a tragic past and who has suffered countless hardships collide with a rebellious, stubborn, and powerful young general. Their relationship is pure and sweet, and they go from being ignored to being cherished and pampered.

439 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.3kReads9.4Score517Shelves

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The first two are completed; the later ones with lower ratings are still ongoing. These are some I'm currently following. Many of you have probably already read some of Tomato's popular books, so I won't recommend them. These are the ones I recently finished reading! Personally, I don't really like reading stories with overpowered cheat codes anymore. I'm numb to systems, superpowers, and spatial abilities. [Laughing emojis]

441 独 Sole Possession of Spring: Stones from Other Mountains 独占春：他山之石 Gu Jin Ruo辜今弱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Also known as: When My Late Husband Returned, My Stepson Went Mad!] "Both leads are virgins + Younger male lead + He’s been plotting this for a long time" Lin Yitao became a widow at seventeen. To continue the family line, her husband’s family adopted a young boy and made him her legitimate son. The boy was exceptionally gifted, and under her guidance he quickly went from an unknown nobody to the celebrated Jade Carver of the capital. No one knew that the Jade Carver was steadily plotting to ma 18.8kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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The really good ones all have loyal male leads and a sweet, everyday style.

443 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 15.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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Three ancient romance novels, but of different genres. I stayed up all night yesterday to finish the first one, and they were all incredibly addictive.

444 芷 The Legend of Doctor Zhi 芷医传 RebelliousKittyCat叛逆Kitty猫Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted Bai Zhi only wanted to be an ordinary doctor, but fate had other plans: she met Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate. Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate and a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, had never failed to get anything he wanted since childhood. This is a story about a man falling in love at first sight, being captivated by a woman's beauty, and taking her by force. More than that, it is the story of a woman growing through adversity and striving to live for herself. Bai Zhi: “W 6kReads8.6Score667Shelves

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A purely historical romance novel; the male lead falls in love at first sight and forcibly takes her away.

446 奶 Two-and-a-Half-Year-Old Nailer Is Forced to Rule the Realm 奶乐两岁半，被逼坐江山 Zi Yin梓胤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The three-year-old empress sat on the dragon throne and asked pitifully, “Do we get June 1 off?” The ministers were dumbfounded. What was June 1? Her father, who was ruling from behind the curtain, coaxed her, “No. Your Majesty, focus on court affairs and become a good emperor who works diligently and cares for the people.” The empress kept asking whether she could have June 1 off from the age of three until she was thirteen. Then she finally stopped. But a bigger question arose: “I’m not intere 1.2kReads9.2Score126Shelves

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① The three-year-old Empress sat on the dragon throne, pitifully asking, "Is there a holiday for Children's Day?" The courtiers were bewildered; what was Children's Day? Her father, who ruled from behind the curtain, coaxed, "No, Your Majesty, please attend court and be a diligent and benevolent emperor." The Empress had asked about Children's Day from age three to thirteen, finally stopping at that age. ② "Father, I don't want to be an official anymore." "How can you? You are the county magistrate appointed by the Emperor." "Father, can I sleep a little longer?" "The people outside are waiting." "Let them sleep a little longer in the prison too?"

447 去 The Lanterns Shone Like Day on Last Year's Lantern Festival 去年元夜灯如昼 Xu Wei栩唯Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Amnesiac Grand Princess × Cold-Faced Court Official | Escape from the Imperial Mausoleum | Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming | Mutual Redemption] A great fire turns her from the most honored princess of the Li Song dynasty into a palace maid assigned to guard the Yanyang Imperial Mausoleum, someone everyone avoids. She has forgotten who she is and everything she once had. Her greatest wish each day is to make it out of the mausoleum alive. But its rules are strict, and the first one is nev 23Reads8.5Score200Shelves

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I highly recommend the iconic rainy night camp scene in "Last Year's Lantern Festival." The female lead accidentally stumbles upon a battle between powerful figures, her life hanging by a thread. Remaining calm under pressure, she devises a plan to escape using the icy cave. The entire scene is high-energy.

448 替 I Marry the Sickly Young Lord as a Substitute Bride to Bring Him Good Fortune 替嫁冲喜，我嫁给了病世子 An Yi Hong Xiu D谙忆红袖DAncient Romance164k WordsOngoing My stepmother said, "Your sister can't go. You go instead." At sixteen, Wen Lan was carried into the Marquis of Yongning's household in a marriage meant to bring good fortune. Her groom was a sickly man who might not live out the year. At the wedding, all she saw was a pair of boots, and all she smelled was medicine. On their wedding night, someone wearing a wooden mask came in. He sat on a low stool by the bed, his back to her, clasped her hand, and stayed there all night. Just before dawn, 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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449 慌 Panic! After Giving Up, the Little Slacker Is Forced to Take the Throne 慌！摆烂后，小咸鱼她被迫登基了 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted My mother, who always insisted on having her way, and Consort Zhang next door became pregnant at the same time. Consort Zhang gave birth to a big baby boy, so I became a “big baby boy” too. I spent eighteen years as a prince while pretending to be a boy. To keep my secret identity from being exposed, I usually kept a low profile. My brothers put on a “Nine Dragons Contesting for the Throne” to fight over succession, so I gave up and decided to coast through life. Who knew that when my father die 8.8kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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Absolutely no skipping! I've already read the first book three times, and it's still incredibly good! [Admiration] The second book isn't finished yet, but it's pretty good too.