Marriage First, Love Later (Historical)!!! 先婚后爱（古代）！！！

1. 51 解 Unlocking the Language of Beasts: The Pitiful Bride Becomes the Darling of Every Beast 解锁兽语：冲喜小可怜成百兽团宠 Zhou Bei舟北Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The latest animated drama is now streaming on Fanqie and Hongguo! The short drama of the same name, Unlocking Beast Speech: The Pitiful Bride Becomes the Darling of Every Beast, is now available! [A Zoo of Adorable Animals + Beast Speech + Devoted Couple + Marriage Before Love + Heartwarming Found Family] In the 25th century, veterinarian Hua Mian is transported by an air disaster to a dynasty absent from the historical records. Thanks to her exceptionally strong birth chart, she becomes the Ji 6.6kReads9.2Score666Shelves

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   The female lead is a modern veterinarian who was sold to the male lead's family by unscrupulous (fake) parents to bring him good luck. Her life at the male lead's home gets better and better, and she even cures the male lead's illness. Later, the male lead's father and brothers return one after another. Finally, the female lead is found by her biological parents and becomes a princess.

2. 52 芦 Reedside Beauty 芦苇伊人 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lu Jia became a casualty of the feud between her two older cousins. After losing her chastity, she was forced to become the concubine of her cousin from her maternal aunt’s family, Prince Li. Less than half a year later, the princess who married into the household sent her to the underworld with a bowl of medicine. Lu Jia thought that if she ever got another chance, she would never go to the Marquis of Yiyuan’s estate that day. She would stay home and keep out of trouble. S 910Reads8.4Score107Shelves

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   The first book features a female protagonist who is reborn at the moment she lost her virginity. She tries her best to explain herself, which not only changes her fate in her previous life but also makes her cherished by the male protagonist. The second book features a female protagonist who refuses to give up in the face of adversity, leading the male protagonist to become independent and strong, and slowly winning his heart...

3. 53 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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   An ancient version of arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead is the daughter of a high-ranking official, the only girl in the family, and is extremely pampered. The male lead is the eldest son of a princess and a marquis, a young general! Both families have a very warm and loving atmosphere, with affectionate parents and no concubines!

4. 54 替 I Took My Sister's Place in the Prince's Manor, and My Disabled Husband Fell for Me 替姐姐嫁进王府，残疾夫君沦陷了 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + historical romance + sweet, doting love story + putting scoundrels in their place + having a baby + both leads grow together] Jiang Xintang is the third daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping’s household. She has been unrivaled in beauty since childhood, but her father doesn’t care for her and her mother doesn’t love her. They cast her off to a country estate and leave her to fend for herself. Just after she comes of age, her parents suddenly seek her out and tell her to mar 11.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
5. 55 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, both partners are virgins, there's an age gap, the female lead is a well-behaved girl, and the male lead is incredibly powerful.

6. 56 恶 The Villainess Redeemed! The Family She Ruined Can Be Saved 恶女洗白！被祸害的一家人有救了 Firework Tree烟花树Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Signed for print publication [farming + transmigration + medicine + family life + building wealth + fleeing disaster + devoted romance] Clear-headed heroine vs. loyal, devoted hero Lu Qingqing, who holds doctorates in both Chinese and Western medicine, transmigrates into the body of a wicked woman. She bullies the elderly, beats children, and even kicks sick old dogs on the roadside. Because of her, her father loses the general store he spent his life working for. For her sake, her eldest brothe 76.9kReads8.9Score9.4kShelves

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   The writing is smooth and the pacing is brisk, the storyline is clear at a glance, and the emotional rendering is extremely moving. Countless touching scenes strike a chord deep within, repeatedly bringing tears to the eyes, creating a powerful atmosphere that lingers long after the book is finished.

7. 57 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 24.9kReads8.4Score2.1kShelves

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   The female lead is a noblewoman from the capital, and the male lead is the crown prince. Initially, the male lead dislikes the female lead, but later he relentlessly pursues her. Because of the male lead, the female lead is forced to disfigure herself and leave the capital, harboring hatred for him. She then meets the second male lead, who treats her very well, and the two marry (the male lead initially tries to steal her away but ultimately gives up). Later, the second male lead dies of illness, and the male lead forces the female lead to marry him… You'll have to read the rest yourself. The female lead and the second male lead have an incredibly sweet and compelling story; it's a pity that such talented people are often envied by fate.

8. 58 栩 With You, My Heart Will Never Grow Cold 栩你一世不寒心 Li Lan黎栏Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted On the day Shen Qingxu married into the general's household, no one wept at her wedding. The Shen family had given everything in loyal service, and she was the only one left to wear red. Before Lu Hanqi even lifted her veil, he received an imperial order to lead his troops to war. Amid the cold gleam of his armor, he didn't leave her so much as a word of farewell. She thought he despised her. After all, he was a husband forced on him by the emperor, and there were rumors about him and his cousi 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story involves an arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the male lead initially pursues the female lead, who gradually falls for him.

9. 59 上 A Romance in the Capital 上京缘 Between, Li Ke之间礼可Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Not a transmigration or rebirth story. An old-fashioned setting, a stunning, delicate newly titled noblewoman VS the Seventh Prince, a cold and abstinent man who seems like a spoiled playboy. Scheming within the marriage, intense push-and-pull, devoted one-on-one romance, sweet and indulgent.] When Jiang Jiuchu was little, bandits took her hostage to threaten her father, who was leading a campaign to suppress them. A young man appeared and rescued her, but she missed her chance to repay him. Ye 4.6kReads8.8Score530Shelves

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   Marriage by Imperial Decree + Both Virgins

10. 60 青 The Last Ember of the Green Lamp 青灯烬 South Bridge, North Alley南桥北巷Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted In the bitter winter of the third year of Yuanling, heavy snow blanketed the land. Urgent news arrived from the border: the northwest had suffered a defeat. Shen Zizheng of the Wu Xing Shen family, Marquis of Jing'an, and his eldest son had been killed in battle. His second son was gravely wounded and still unconscious. They requested the Emperor send reinforcements to the northwest. Several days later, a hurried group of people from the general's residence in Shangjing arrived. They had come 3kReads8.5Score318Shelves

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    The male lead is totally in love, it's so sweet!!!

11. 61 疯 Are You Crazy? Who Wants to Be a Virtuous Wife? 疯了吧！谁要当贤妻啊 Lionheart狮子心Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Scheming, villainous-lotus heroine + love after marriage + household intrigue + both leads are each other's first and only] Lin Rongwan was a lowly concubine-born daughter. Her stepmother treated her poorly, and despite her beauty and excellent character, her low status kept her from finding a good match. Just before she was to be married off to a violent widower, the heir to the Duke of Cheng's title came to ask for her hand, even though she was only a concubine-born daughter. Cheng Wangzhi wa 1.6kReads8.2Score149Shelves

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    💕The story of a minor official's illegitimate daughter becoming the wife of a duke's heir is no joke! 💕His beloved fiancée's family was implicated in a crime, preventing him from marrying her. Forced by pressure, he chose her, the illegitimate daughter, as his wife. 💕After the marriage, the beloved fiancée caused all sorts of trouble, but before long, his heart fell for his legal wife.

12. 62 救 Help! What Happened to My Gentle Husband? 救命，我那么一个温柔夫君呢？ A White White One at Home家有白白一只Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted Li Xiaoyu transmigrated into the body of a little rascal who'd stolen a bride, then used her dowry to throw herself at another man and marry him. After the rascal was beaten with a shoulder pole by her own father, she was sent back to the Gu family, whose house was bare of everything but its walls. Everyone was waiting for a laugh. They wanted to see how she'd bully the unlucky groom, who was not only blind but also missing one hand and one leg. Day after day went by. They never saw the unl 9.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Highly rated ancient Chinese romance novels: arranged marriage leading to love (read with confidence, all personally handpicked). The first book is a farming novel! The male and female leads are both wonderfully designed [admiration]. The male lead starts out as a dark and sickly person, but he is gradually healed by the resilient and warm female lead. It's really great!! Super addictive (the banter between the male and female leads is hilarious [laughing]). The second book is a palace intrigue novel! A slow and steady love story. The male lead has been sickly since childhood and was said to not live past twenty. He has a super gentle and polite personality. The female lead has high emotional intelligence and is a warm little sun ☀️. Because of her, he has the motivation to live [crying][crying][crying]

13. 63 今 Has the Heir Apparent Won Himself Over Yet? 今日世子自我攻略了吗 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + bickering enemies + a dramatic heroine who’s occasionally a goofball + a doting hero] After transmigrating, Ning Yuanrou has no grand ambitions. She just wants to enjoy life as a princess and laze around until she dies. But things never go as she wishes, and people keep lining up to give her a taste of her own medicine. So at three, she causes a scene in the imperial school, and at eight, she beats up princes and princesses. She’s the undisputed little tyrant of the pala 3.3kReads9.0Score312Shelves
14. 64 和 After Marrying the Cold-Faced Duke, I Cut My Way Through the Inner Court 和冷面国公联姻后，我杀穿内宅 Tipsily Leaning on the Green Paulownia浅醉依青梧Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted Xiao Qianqian falls to her death. Reborn, she marries Xie Yue, a ruthless general who shows no mercy. In public, they are a courteous husband and wife, respectful to one another. In private, beneath swaying red candles, he holds her captive in his arms, his eyes burning with an obsession he can no longer hide. It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience that turned into love, but who could have guessed the cold-faced general would fall for her? He cherishes her, helps her take revenge, and j 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful arranged marriages that blossom into love.

15. 65 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The fragrance of orchids remains, the fate of orchids, fleeting life amidst clouds, arranged marriage followed by love – a novel recommendation!

16. 66 权 The Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife: He Says He'd Even Accept Being Her Lover! 权臣追妻，他说外室他也愿意！ I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, so it’ll go up later~ The male lead starts out on top, then turns into a devoted lapdog later. There’s a little political scheming and domestic drama. The satisfying face-slapping comes later. This isn’t a strong-female-lead story either, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing. "Beautiful, fair-skinned, voluptuous, innocent heroine vs. a man who doesn’t realize he’s in love until he’s on his knees pursuing his wife" "Powerful minister pursues his wife ➕ both leads 2.3kReads8.1Score223Shelves

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    Arranged marriage leading to love, and repeated romantic entanglements.

17. 67 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 9.2kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    ✨✨✨The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a naive and innocent heroine in an ancient Chinese romance novel filled with political intrigue and heartbreak, and marries the male protagonist, who is actually the main antagonist. Initially, the male protagonist is incredibly aloof, telling the female protagonist to stay away from him, but she eventually falls for him and becomes completely infatuated. 💕💕💕

18. 68 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 170Reads—Score120Shelves
19. 69 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    The male and female protagonists are married by imperial decree, and their sweet daily life after marriage...

20. 70 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince and I Fled Together 新婚夜：我和病娇王爷一起逃婚 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Yu Jiao transmigrated. That night, dressed in her wedding gown, she hid in an alley and ran into a man in red. “Hey, what a coincidence! Are you running away from your wedding too?” “Yeah.” “I’m marrying Chu Yin. What about you?” “Hah. My name is Chu Yin.” After becoming the wife of a bewitching, sickly prince, Yu Jiao lived in constant fear. Rumor had it the Princess Consort of Yan wouldn’t survive three days. Yu Jiao turned to ask, “How long have we been married?” Chu Yin replied, “Be good, sw 12.9kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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    Finished reading! Finished reading! Only a little over a hundred chapters and it's already 4⃣️ chapters long! It's a transmigration novel with a sweet and gentle female lead. The story begins with the bride and groom, who are on their way to their wedding, meeting by chance in an alley. The groom takes her back. The female lead is an innocent little rabbit, not a female-dominated novel. She knows that to survive, she has to please the male lead, but he gives her a way out. With a little coaxing and pleading, Yin Zhu comes to her rescue. Their daily interactions are so sweet! 4⃣️ Chapters long! The story mostly focuses on their daily interactions, but there are also some conflicts between the ruler and his subject. Later, both of them understand their own feelings and are honest with each other without any hesitation. The romance develops very quickly. Just look at the ratings and you'll know it's good, right? Keep reading! Keep reading!

21. 71 卿 You and the Sun and Moon 卿与日月 Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted [Originally titled My Love, the Sun and Moon. Everyday life in an ancient setting + mutual salvation + seemingly delicate but inwardly strong heroine who grows over time + hero who still holds on to kindness and honor after falling from his position as a favored son of heaven] Wen Shining, the legitimate daughter of the Wen family, was confined to her home for sixteen years because of a curse claiming she would bring death to her parents and disaster upon her family. Fu Wenzhou, the second son o 54.3kReads9.2Score6.5kShelves

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    Ahhh, this is so, so good! It's a slow-burning, mutual love story 😢 The two redeem each other and give each other faith. Anyone who likes this kind of story must read it! I love the female lead's personality so much! Shi Ning is clear-headed, intelligent, optimistic, and never gives up—a truly evolving female lead. Fu Wenzhou was originally a prodigy but was injured on the battlefield. He married the female lead out of pity, but in their daily interactions… 🤭🤭

22. 72 夫 My Husband Revived Me, But Found a New Love on the Way? 夫君复活我的路上有了心上人？ Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Mu Ran had a nightmare. She was a supporting female character in a male-oriented novel, and the male lead’s beloved wife, the moonlight in his heart. In the second year of their marriage, she would die saving him. To bring her back to life, he searched everywhere from the celestial realms above to the underworld below, gathering countless rare treasures. Five hundred years later, he finally tore through the void, reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and successfully resurrected her. It seemed li 135.7kReads9.2Score18kShelves

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    I watched it yesterday and thought it was pretty good. It's almost over. [Admiration] The daily lives of the male and female leads are super sweet.

23. 73 换 After the Marriage Swap, the Young General Can't Resist Flirting 换亲后，少年将军不禁撩 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [The animated comic is now available. If you're interested, go check it out!] [Married first, fall in love later ✘ aloof, youthful male lead ✘ gentle, clear-eyed female lead ✘ mutually exclusive partners (explained later)] Wen Ning was reborn. In her previous life, she dutifully cared for her parents-in-law and treated her husband with consideration. After finally enduring long enough to see Song Yan pass the highest imperial examination, everyone said she was lucky. But Song Yan never loved her 3.4kReads8.9Score384Shelves

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    This book perfectly embodies the concept of marriage before love. The female protagonist is reborn and marries the male protagonist, who is a spoiled and uneducated playboy. After marrying the female protagonist, the male protagonist takes up a spear to protect his country. The daily interactions between the male and female protagonists after marriage are very sweet, and the plot is fast-paced.

24. 74 命 A Long, Long Life 命长长岁悠悠 Listening Freely肆意听Two Male Leads685k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + a slow-paced story + uplifting + lighthearted and funny + imperial examinations in the early story, court politics later + fictional setting] Yun Wu, the most beautiful and best-built young man for miles around, is getting married. He is marrying a well-known scholar from the surrounding villages. They say his future husband is refined and handsome, with boundless prospects. Xi Yun, a university student majoring in Chinese language and literature, is about to graduate when he s 1.4kReads9.2Score133Shelves

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    I think they're both pretty good, both have two male leads.

25. 75 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 34.5kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn, and the female protagonist transmigrates. In his previous life, the male protagonist wandered the mortal realm, barely escaping death, and discovered that the female protagonist refused to be buried with him after her death. Filled with resentment, he is reborn and strives to achieve this goal. After transmigrating, the female protagonist faces reality and feigns deep affection for the male protagonist, solely to survive in this world, leading to a tense and agonizing struggle between them.

26. 76 恶 The Beautiful, Sweet-Voiced Villainess Flirts with the Powerful Minister Until He Loses Control 恶女人美声甜她一撩权臣失控沦陷 Me, Twelve十二我Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted [Revenge after being reborn + married first, love later + the proud brought to heel by love + exchanged destinies + playing the pig to eat the tiger] On their wedding night, the eldest princess, dressed in a fiery red wedding gown, looked both alluring and haughty. “Tonight, you’ll perform whether you want to or not. You don’t get a say!” Meng Changce had no feelings for her and found her utterly annoying. “I’ll never fall in love with you. Give up now.” Xiao Liyuan was once a beloved eldest pri 1.5kReads8.9Score159Shelves

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    This book is good; it fits the "arranged marriage to love" trope. The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a regent.

27. 77 末 An Apocalypse Powerhouse Transmigrates to Ancient Times and Spoils His Adorable Young Husband 末世大佬，穿越古代娇宠小夫郎 Lettuce and Garland Chrysanthemum Stir-Fry油麦菜炒茼蒿Two Male Leads524k WordsCompleted Read this first: Nobody gets redeemed here. People have many sides, and going from arrogant to obsequious is human nature. That's why they say, "Once you're successful, you'll find that everyone around you is a good person." Zhao Ye's family treats him badly at first, then fawns over him once he makes it big. That's not a redemption arc: he gets rich, and he doesn't cut ties with them either. [Two male leads + transmigration with the body + seme protagonist + sweet romance and mutual devotion + 88Reads8.7Score—Shelves
28. 78 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 40.6kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    I really love forced love! In the beginning, the male lead didn't realize his feelings for the female lead until the second male lead appeared and started digging a trap for her to fall into. I won't tell you who imprisoned the female lead because I enjoyed watching it!

29. 79 和 I Lost My Memory on the Eve of Our Divorce 和离前夜，我失忆了 Chen Xianyu陈羡瑜Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love Shen Guiti is a domineering, pampered princess, while Duan Zhuo is a cold-blooded and vicious commander of the Imperial Guards. The two can’t stand the sight of each other. Then Shen Guiti loses her memory, and everything changes… 5.3kReads8.5Score356Shelves

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    The first two are pure historical romance novels, no time travel or reincarnation, both with double marriages. The female leads are a princess and a county princess, respectively, neither arrogant nor domineering, possessing proper manners but not exactly pushovers either. The second novel is a time travel/reincarnation story where the male and female leads engage in a battle of wits, a classic case of bickering lovers. The female lead fights the male lead immediately after arriving in the world, and they later scheme against each other, becoming entangled in a relationship. Before their marriage, the male lead gives her a divorce agreement, but after falling in love with her, he secretly eats it.

30. 80 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Husband and I Were Nothing Like Each Other! 穿越之我和夫郎才不是对照组！ Oh, Autumn, Autumn Swordfish秋呀秋刀鱼Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Yan Tianze accidentally transmigrates into a political intrigue novel about household infighting that he once happened to read, becoming the Yan Tianze who shares his name! He and his newlywed husband are the antagonistic foils to the book's two protagonists, a pair of wicked cannon-fodder villains who obstruct them at every turn. The original book portrays his new husband as petty and vindictive, always going against the protagonists. But the protagonists have the halo of ma 4.4kReads8.4Score463Shelves
31. 81 将 General, Your Wife Is Coming Clean 将军，夫人她摊牌了 Clouds Over a Fleeting Life浮生未歇云Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [A decisive, icy beauty vs. a steady, gentle great general] Shangguan Chen is the top assassin of the Hidden Moon Pavilion. Every criminal who has seen her has died by her sword. She is someone no one wants to speak of. After her master dies, however, her senior sister schemes against her, poisoning the entire organization. To get the antidote, Shangguan Chen has no choice but to obey her senior sister's arrangement and pose as the disowned daughter of the Wen family, marrying Yun Tingsi, the cu 81Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Both are about marriage before love.

32. 82 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 27.2kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    The second book is highly recommended. The female lead is intelligent and capable; it's the kind of book where love develops after an arranged marriage.

33. 83 顾 Minister Gu, Are You Any Good or Not? 顾相，你到底行不行？ s Lingjiu ss零玖sAncient Romance302k WordsCompleted Luo Wanyue discovers a marriage contract among her maternal grandfather’s belongings. Her fiancé turns out to be Gu Xunzhi, the prime minister, a man second only to The Outcast in power. So Luo Wanyue plays along, latching onto her “convenient husband” and throwing his weight around to reclaim the keepsakes her maternal grandfather and mother left her, and uncover the truth behind her parents’ deaths. She thought she was “making a deal with a tiger,” but instead, she finds herself doted on by al 3.7kReads8.9Score510Shelves
34. 84 穿 I Became the Husband of a Wicked Man 穿成恶毒夫郎的丈夫 Twinkling Stars亮闪闪的星星Two Male Leads616k WordsCompleted Qin Huai transmigrated into a book. The male lead worked his way up through the imperial examinations to a high-ranking position, and along the way he and the male love interest went through all kinds of love and heartbreak before finally getting their happy ending and spending the rest of their lives blissfully in love. Shen Jiaxing was the male love interest’s paternal half-brother. He’d been jealous of him since childhood, constantly causing trouble and picking fights with him. He married a 1.4kReads8.4Score121Shelves
35. 85 榜 Catch a Husband at the Results Board, and My Scheming Groom Is Irresistible 榜下捉婿，腹黑夫君太撩人 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed, wealthy beauty VS scheming, devoted top scholar] [Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Romance] Zhao Wanqing, the legitimate daughter of Prince An of the Great Yue Dynasty, was frail as a child. At the abbot’s guidance at Xiangguo Temple, she learned that she needed to marry someone whose Four Pillars of Destiny were purely yang. Prince An loved his daughter dearly. He followed every lead until he found her destined match, then shamelessly begged the emperor to arrange the marriage, fi 6.4kReads9.1Score816Shelves

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    The story is about marriage before love. Both the female and male leads are very intelligent, their parents love their children very much, and the male lead treats the female lead very well.

36. 86 穿 Transmigrate to Dote on a Beautiful Husband 穿越之娇宠美人夫郎 Love Wheel Cakes爱吃车轮饼Two Male Leads168k WordsCompleted 221Reads7.0Score—Shelves
37. 87 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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    "Arranged Marriage, Love Later"—this is arguably the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels! I've read it several times, and I laugh every time. The female lead transmigrates into cannon fodder, deliberately falls into the water, and is rescued by her best friend's father. He's forced to marry her. The male lead has mind-reading abilities; when he hears the female lead complaining about his age, he proves it with his actions. Their arranged marriage blossoms into love—it's incredibly sweet.

38. 88 我 I Absolutely Adore My Little Brother 我超爱我家小哥儿 I Love Egg Fried Rice爱吃蛋炒饭呐Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted {Golden finger cranked all the way up + two male leads + a setting with men who can bear children + a generally warm and cozy tone + a fictional world + farming and infrastructure development + imperial examinations + business + food + a bit of wild imagination. Lots of things make no sense at all, and the setting is especially far-fetched, so please don't nitpick the details.} “Travel wherever you please, and enjoy yourself; you never see the years go by.” That’s where the protagonist’s name co 756Reads7.4Score102Shelves
39. 89 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 327Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The practice of marriage before love in ancient times.

40. 90 重 Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband’s Older Brother, I’ll Send Him to the Crematorium 重生嫁给前夫他兄长，让他火葬场 Xiao's Baby魈的宝宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Ex-Husband Begs for Her Back and Gets Crushed + Substitute Bride + Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Feel-Good + Strong Heroine] The moment Shen Qingtan opens her eyes, she is reborn on her wedding day. In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Zhao Jue, burned her alive so she would give up her place as his wife for her half-sister. She swore that if she ever got another life, she would make them pay in blood! This time, when her bridal sedan arrives, she takes the 25.6kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves

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    This book is really good; the female lead is cunning, and the male lead is gentle and refined.

41. 91 说 We Agreed to Treat Each Other with Respect, So Why Is the Chief Minister Here Again at Night? 说好相敬如宾，首辅夜里又来了？ Lucky Blossoms福朵朵Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Both Leads Devoted to Each Other + Entire In-Law Family Dotes on Her + No Love Rivals or Misunderstandings + Household Intrigue + Political Schemes + Cunning] The moment Jiang Shuangshuang transmigrated, she opened her eyes to find she'd landed a real bargain. The day before her wedding, her third sister, famed throughout the capital for her beauty, fled with her luggage. Her fourth sister, a young woman of some literary talent, was so frightened that she got en 8kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    This historical romance novel is actually quite good! It's also very enjoyable to read!! The female lead is intelligent and resourceful, with a frank and adaptable personality; she doesn't make things difficult for herself, nor does she go crazy!! The male lead is also great!! Meticulous yet not rigid! I'm currently following the updates!! ❤️❤️[KISS]

42. 92 穿 Transmigrating to Another World, I Marry a Husband, Raise Children, and Become Chancellor 穿越异世，娶夫郎养包子做首辅 Plant Killer植物杀手Two Male Leads604k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + ancient setting + sweet romance + mutual pampering] Su Wenjing transmigrates to another world and becomes a man believed to bring misfortune to his relatives and wives, with no choice but to marry into another household. He likes men, but he doesn't like a man he's never even met. He goes to the other man's home to discuss ending the engagement amicably. Unexpectedly, the moment Su Wenjing sees him, he falls for him, and even starts thinking of names for their children. * 2.2kReads8.7Score280Shelves
43. 93 隐 After Living in Seclusion, I Became the Crown Prince's Secret Male Consort 隐居后，成了太子的秘密男妃 Sexy Hot Mom性感的辣妈Two Male Leads303k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + sweet romance + face-slapping + political intrigue In his previous life, Bai Yusu was a stepson who had been driven insane. After transmigrating into a book, he only wanted to live a quiet, honest life. He married a beautiful young wife, never expecting that his delicate bride, who never went out, was actually the Crown Prince! * Four sons vie for the throne, and danger lurks everywhere. The Crown Prince, a peerless beauty famous throughout the capital, is ambushed while travel 284Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read! It features two male leads, and the entire story is basically sweet [shy emoji]. If you like high-sugar content, this is for you. It's about a prince living incognito and a naive, innocent country boy – it's amazing! Both are virgins!!! The only downside is the slightly rushed ending. No triggers, so it's a good read.

44. 94 种 Farming Life: Marrying a Husband and Making a Home 种田之娶个夫郎过日子 Pot Lid锅盖子Two Male Leads405k WordsCompleted The year he turned twenty-six, Xie Qifeng found himself in a strange place. It was very different from the place where he had lived, but he felt at ease there. So he settled down, and, along the way, fell in love with someone. 1.6kReads8.6Score141Shelves
45. 95 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves

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    The author's writing is superb; it's an excellent read, highly recommended!

46. 96 穿 Back to Ancient Times: Weathering Disasters with My Husband 穿回古代，携手夫郎渡天灾 Little Courtyard on South Mountain南山小院Two Male Leads532k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + apocalyptic disaster + farming + spirit spring + pocket dimension + gourmet food + slow-paced slice of life + husband + marriage before love + growing husband] Qin Feng returned to ancient times with a golden finger and married Xie Li, the young husband who had volunteered to marry him to bring him good fortune. His young husband was wonderful in every way, except he was a little too thin. Qin Feng would have to feed him up properly, with chicken soup and spirit spring water. 455Reads9.0Score103Shelves
47. 97 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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    1. ****The General's Daily Question: Has My Wife's Heart Fluttered Today?** ✨ **9.2 Points: A bittersweet read** | A cold-faced general transforms into a clingy, loyal dog, relentlessly pursuing his wife daily. A classic case of marriage first, love later – a truly delightful surprise! 2. ****** *Transmigrated Twelve Years Later and Married the Villainous Minister** 🔥 **9.1 Points: High-energy plot twists** | A transmigrated woman × a corrupted, powerful minister. A love-hate relationship within a plot, the [Two Hearts Never Tired] couple is incredibly intense! 3. ****💡Reading Bonus**: Domestic intrigue × political maneuvering × a mix of sweet and bitter moments – a book that satisfies all the fantasies of ancient romance fans. A must-read!

48. 98 嫁 Married into the Grasslands: The Wolf King Forces Me to Be His Darling 嫁入草原：被狼王强制娇养了 Flowers Bloom on Deadwood枯木开了花Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted A spoiled little princess who bullies the weak and fears the strong x a proud, brooding, scheming, wild Wolf King [Pure historical romance, marriage before love, both leads are virgins, age gap of about ten years, happy ending, sweet romance, includes a male-male couple unrelated to the main couple or side couples 1, 2, and 3] Ning An is as beautiful as a celestial enchantress and adores all things beautiful. She falls for Su Zimo, the new top graduate of the imperial examinations, whose looks r 12.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love: a princess from the Central Plains sent to marry a foreign ruler and a cunning, wild wolf king. Both fall in love with each other after their marriage, but neither realizes that after confessing their feelings, they become even more inseparable.

49. 99 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.1kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The first book features a working-class woman who transmigrates to ancient times and is "tricked" by a child into becoming the wife of a Grand Tutor. The story revolves around a carefree female protagonist and her arrogant father and son, filled with hilarious and sweet moments – a must-read! The second book, "Marriage First, Love Later," is incredibly sweet! The female protagonist is framed and forced to marry a celibate prince. Their relationship undergoes a dramatic transformation from sleeping in separate beds to being inseparable, with the prince showering her with sweet words and showering her with affection. It's a lighthearted, sweet, and addictive read – a must-read!

50. 100 穿EN Transmigration: The Endless Road to Pampering My Husband 穿越：宠夫之路无尽头 Clouds Shift and Stars Turn云移星转Two Male Leads376k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + farming + raising kids + doting on his husband + imperial exams + sweet romance + devoted couple + one-on-one romance + cozy daily life] Rong Zheng, heir to a family of ancient martial artists, wakes up to find that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a down-and-out scholar with the same name. While he's still standing there in confusion, a handsome young man with delicate features offers him a bite to eat. Rong Zheng falls in love at first sight, and is completely smi 6.1kReads9.3Score794Shelves

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