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

1. 351 锦 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score262Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, both protagonists are strong, marriage of convenience develops into love.

2. 352 神 The Miracle-Working Poison Consort: My Love-Hate Saga with the Hostage Prince 神医小毒妃，我与质子的爱恨情仇 Qian Qingzhi浅轻止Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted A modern military doctor with a scheming streak unexpectedly transmigrates into the General’s household in the Ning Kingdom, becoming an unloved legitimate daughter. She unexpectedly meets a hostage prince from the Xiao Kingdom. Both start out as nobodies, and they use each other until they fall in love over time. Only after their wedding does she discover that this little hostage prince is incredibly rich, and his identity is far from simple!… The possessive hostage prince Xiao Huaiyan: “I’ll 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They came together for mutual benefit, but over time they developed feelings for each other and their fake relationship became real! It's so sweet! The male lead is relatively normal, but occasionally goes crazy! The female lead is very perceptive, and there's a major plot twist later on.

3. 353 本 This Princess Just Wants to Lie Flat, but the Prince Keeps Dragging Me into the Rat Race 本妃只想躺平，奈何王爷他卷我 The Immortal Rabbit Who Doesn't Eat Carrots不吃胡萝卜的神仙兔Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted Lin Wanyu, a modern-day overworked corporate drone, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Lin Wanyu, the lazy eldest daughter of a high-ranking official in ancient times. The original owner was looked down upon by the capital's nobility for being such a slacker. Lin Wanyu decides to stick to her lazy ways, but by a twist of fate, she uses modern ideas and knowledge to resolve one crisis after another, catching the eye of the most powerful backer in the capital: Lu Beichen, the God of War a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Come and see! These two books

4. 354 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Easily Tames the Prodigal Father and Son 漂亮继母，轻松拿捏纨绔父子 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are inexperienced, sweet pampering, love after marriage] In the novel The Marquis's Principal Wife, the heroine is a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister. She and her legitimate sister are reborn together. Before their rebirth, the heroine married a poor provincial graduate, while her sister married into the powerful Marquis of Yongyi's household as his second wife. But the Marquis of Yongyi's family falls under the emperor's suspicion, and the entire hou 4.5kReads9.0Score485Shelves

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   Both of these stories involve couples falling in love after getting to know each other gradually after marriage. Both are virgins!

5. 355 穿 Book Transmigration: The Villainess Won't Let the Heroine Marry in Her Place 穿书：恶毒女配不让女主替嫁了 The Big Bad Wolf Came on Monday今天星期一大灰狼来了Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted Also known as: After Transmigrating into a Book as the Villainess, I Married the Heroine's True Love A short-drama actress who loves putting on a show x an upright, taciturn, stunningly handsome heir [Marriage Before Love + Transmigrate into a Book + Love Grows Over Time + Feel-Good Story] Fang Han transmigrates into a rebirth novel as the villainess who makes the heroine take her place in an arranged marriage. To avoid the heroine's iron-fisted revenge after she is reborn, Fang Han decides she 426Reads—Score107Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese stories of arranged marriages that blossomed into love, this one is acceptable.

6. 356 造 Damn It, the Village’s Handsomest Lazybones Married a Madwoman 造孽，村里最俊的懒汉娶了个癫婆 Listening to the Wind Beneath the Moon水月聆风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She had dutifully supported her in-laws and brother-in-law for over a year, and finally her husband returned from military service. But the first thing he did when he got home was demand a divorce. When that failed, he tried to ruin her reputation, sell her to a gang of thugs to be abused, and then accuse her of adultery so he could condemn her and grind her into the dirt forever. Reborn for the second time, Ye Tang wielded a woodcutter’s knife and tormented the scoundrel until he begged to divo 13.7kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
7. 357 陷 Lost in the Gentle Dusk 陷入温柔暮色里 Yu Yier余宜尔Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof heiress Yan Shu x Gentle young gentleman Pei Qi'an] [Marriage First, Love Later + Pure Sweetness, No Angst + Gentle Healing + Devoted Couple, Happy Ending + Honest Communication + Has Weibo] A luxurious golden cage, dark and stifling, with shackles she can barely break free from. That day, he arrived with the spring and held out his hand to her. He said, “I’ll take you away.” The shackles on her kept her trapped at every turn. After hesitating several times, she placed her hand i 414Reads8.9Score113Shelves

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   Both are absolutely amazing books, featuring arranged marriages that blossom into love, and the male lead's unrequited love [crying][crying][crying]

8. 358 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, I Became the Tutor's Cherished Darling 替嫁后我成了太傅的掌上娇 Sanchuan Yiling三川一零Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted [Chasing his wife to the crematorium] + [Substitute bride, illegitimate daughter rises to power] + [The aloof male lead begs on his knees for forgiveness] + [Marriage Before Love] Shen Qingwan, an illegitimate daughter forced to take another bride's place, is mocked by her husband, the Grand Tutor, on their wedding night: “You're nothing but an illegitimate daughter.” He throws away the medicine she brings him, rejects her attempts to get close, and even questions her after rescuing her from dro 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The woman who was forced into marriage is gradually frozen in time, until the icy man discovers she is the benefactor he has been searching for! Watch as the icy man shatters himself. A tale of woe awaits him as he tries to win her back!

9. 359 穿 After Transmigrating Into the Cruelly Doomed Villainess, I Wept With Joy 穿成惨死恶毒女配后，我喜极而泣 Please Have a Drink请酒一杯Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted (Strong female lead + devoted couple + special abilities + satisfying revenge + punishing scumbags + transmigrate into a book) She transmigrates into the male lead’s wicked original wife, who dies a miserable death. To make matters worse, she’s ugly and poisoned, with little time left to live. That would be bad enough, but from the start, with no food during the famine, the original owner is caught trying to sell the male lead’s younger sister as human meat, in a move that’s practically begging 1.7kReads8.9Score178Shelves

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   The female lead is a pure, career-driven woman, while the male lead is a self-deceptive, love-obsessed individual. He's currently appearing in the story very rarely. The male lead thinks, "She must love me very much. She traveled all that way with my sister to find me; she must have suffered a lot. She definitely won't divorce me." The female lead is clever; she knows she's changed the plot.

10. 360 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He wanted to live a life of leisure, but ended up marrying the richest woman. He intended to settle down and do nothing, but she fell in love after the marriage. Chu Xiu taught her that "effort will bring rewards," but she insisted on building a nationwide business empire; Chu Xiu advised her not to work too hard, but she asked with red eyes: "Are you worried about me?" —Later he understood that his greatest success was being cherished by her for the rest of his life. [May you be blessed soon]

11. 361 穿 I Transmigrated into an Old-School Tragic Romance, and I'm Giving Everyone a Happy Ending 穿进古早虐文，本红娘要全员HE Clear Pines, Falling Colors清松落色Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + comedy + transmigrate into a book + female supporting character + sweet romance + System] (A silly transmigrated heroine × a crafty, clever hero) (This story doesn't vilify the original leads, break up the original couple, or steal the original protagonists' opportunities. Everyone gets along.) After spending eighteen years bedridden, she suddenly dies. When she wakes up, she has become Hua Qingsu, the third daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household 10.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    The first book is an amazing arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead transmigrates and marries the original female lead's father. The male lead initially suspects her motives but then falls for her. It's an incredibly sweet and delightful story. The second book is also super, super good. Enough said, just read it! [Smirk]

12. 362 错 Wrongly Married to My Archrival: My Scheming Husband Spoils Me Against All Odds 错嫁死对头：腹黑相公逆天宠 Mu Xiaotang木小棠Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted The day before her wedding, her fiancé abandoned her. Years of love meant nothing beside a summons from his beloved cousin, the girl he had always cherished. A marriage once celebrated as a perfect match became a laughingstock. After her nemesis Gu Zhixing mocked her mercilessly, the delicate young lady was reborn. Shen Tang: “Gu Zhixing, I’ll marry you… Will you marry me?” Gu Zhixing: “Shen Tang, if you ask me to marry you… I will!” After they wed: Shen Tang: “Gu Zhixing, when are we finally ge 498Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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    The woman entered into a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love, while the man, secretly in love, successfully won her over. Their wedding was tomorrow, but her fiancé abandoned her to pursue his beloved cousin, turning their sweet romance into a farce. Even her arch-rival came to mock her. In a moment of impulsiveness, Shen Tang had her rival, Gu Zhixing, come and take her away for the wedding. What was initially thought to be a marriage of convenience turned out to be a carefully orchestrated scheme by someone…

13. 363 疯 The Mad Prince’s Captive Love 疯批太子囚禁爱 Enjoy Every Day开心过好日子Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, newly appointed civil servant Li Ruman became the Crown Prince's lifesaver. While she was busy trying to find her way home, the Crown Prince was busy imagining her “deep affection” for him. Saving him at close quarters meant she had secretly given him her heart; politely refusing his generous reward meant she was modest and reserved. Even her offhand remark, “I want to go home,” became a hint. Yang Xusheng held power and schemed at every turn. He had to secure his position 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This cow, it only loved you when it died.

14. 364 夫 My Lady, the General Is Here Again Tonight 夫人，将军今晚又来了 Dream Town梦想城镇Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted A lighthearted, sweet romance: a mighty general and a delicate beauty Faithful to each other + marriage before love + doting romance When Mo Xiaochen married Li Manzhi, he said he didn’t like frail, delicate women like her. Yet after they married, he climbed into her bed more than once. “Didn’t you say you didn’t like women like me, General?” The shameless man had climbed into her bed several times already. “You’re my wife. Of course I like you.” 406Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    1️⃣When he married her, he said he didn't like a delicate and frail woman like her, but after the marriage, he fell deeply in love with her. 2️⃣He was the most ruthless general in the Great Liang Dynasty, with extremely cruel methods. Until one day, he was poisoned and fell into a coma. He was betrothed by the emperor, and on his wedding night, he miraculously woke up...

15. 365 赐 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.1kReads8.7Score104Shelves

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    Popular heroine, palace intrigue, detective work, arranged marriage followed by love and doting on her wife → "The Betrothal" / Mad Dog Prince x Delicate Beauty, arranged marriage followed by love, both are virgins, face-slapping and satisfying novel → "Forced to Marry, I Became the Tyrannical Prince's Darling" / General x Noble Lady, arranged marriage followed by love, both are virgins → "After the Imperial Marriage, I Was Pampered by My Husband's Family" / Arranged marriage followed by love, happy ending, both characters have high EQ and IQ → "After the Imperial Marriage, the Princess Only Wants to Rely on the Prince to Extend Her Life (Dongfeng Doesn't Know Snow)" / Poisonous and scheming king vs. Witty and decisive empress, arranged marriage followed by love → "Joy with You" / A woman as light as smoke vs. Young Master Liu, arranged marriage from childhood, concubine turmoil → "Arranged Marriage Followed by Love: The Eldest Young Mistress Is Not Easy to Mess With" / Eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion vs. Heir of the Duke, ordered to marry, identity exposed, many women wanting to enter the harem → "The Daily Life of the Heir's Wife"

16. 366 皇 The Empress Is a Master of Both Pen and Sword, and She’ll Walk If She’s Not Happy 皇后能文能武，不爽我就开溜 Qin Chuan Lili秦川粒粒Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + marriage first, love later + regretful pursuit + sweet and angsty + power struggles + career + equally strong leads] Zhou Qingxi is the daughter of the greatest general in the empire, yet she was never loved by her family. When she grew up, she tried to elope with a scholar, but their plan failed and he was sentenced to death. Then, after a wager, the emperor arranged for her to marry Lu Chen'an, the Sixth Prince. Zhou Qingxi played along, married into the prince's residen 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient Chinese romance novel featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, culminating in a dramatic "wife-chasing" tale! Zhou Qingxi is the daughter of the most powerful general in the court, but unfortunately, she was never loved by her family. After an unsuccessful elopement with a scholar, the scholar was executed. However, due to a bet, she was betrothed to the Sixth Prince, Lu Chen'an, by the Emperor. She cleverly entered the prince's household, hoping to avenge her beloved. Unexpectedly, she encountered the prince's scheming, manipulative love interest. But Zhou Qingxi refused to be a doormat! Since the prince already had someone else in his heart, she abandoned her pursuit of true love. After avenging her family, she went alone to the northern battlefield, using her skills to protect her country and displaying the prowess of a military daughter. In the end, Lu Chen'an regretted his decision! The "wife-chasing" tale began, and upon seeing her again, he was captivated by her strategy and intelligence. The prince was completely smitten! He admired her talent, felt sorry for her vulnerability, and finally said, "I will spend the rest of my life making up for what you've lost."

17. 367 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Beloved, and Holds the Emperor's Heart Securely 娘娘千娇百媚，独占皇上稳后位 Xu Xiao Yuan许小圆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A new emperor ascends the throne, and the Prime Minister’s daughter enters the palace as empress. Xu Yanxi is composed and meticulous in her plans. She intends not only to secure her position as empress, but also to win the emperor’s affection and trust. Mu Jingchen says, “You were my first woman.” “I have no desire to touch any of those women who are full of schemes.” An empress is supposed to urge the emperor to share his favor equally, but obeying the emperor’s wishes matters most. So she enj 2.3kReads8.4Score217Shelves

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    ① Ongoing series; the female lead becomes Empress upon entering the palace. ② Completed series; tells the story of the female lead being betrothed as a concubine. She rises from concubine to Empress after the new Emperor ascends the throne. Although the rating is low, it's a very good read!

18. 368 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves
19. 369 你 You Dare Not Marry Me? 你敢不嫁我 Cold Plum, Ink Fragrance寒梅墨香Two Male Leads711k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 317Reads8.9Score—Shelves
20. 370 扶 Hold Me by the Waist! 扶细腰！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance720k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Comeback + Devoted Couple] Tao Yao has paid dearly for falling in love and suffered through the pain of deep devotion. She nearly lost all hope and died in prison. Then, for some inexplicable reason, the sect leader of the Qingli Sect saved her, making her his cherished concubine, doted on like a treasure in his palm. Since she can’t die, she’ll expose the man who betrayed her and make him pay. Then she’ll keep a clear head and never settle again. All she wants is to conque 880Reads9.0Score112Shelves

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    Tao Yao had suffered the consequences of falling in love and tasted the bitterness of deep affection; she nearly died in prison, heartbroken and devastated. However, she was inexplicably rescued by the sect leader of the Qingli Sect and became his pampered mistress. Since she couldn't die, she was determined to expose the unfaithful man and make him pay. This novel boasts a fresh plot and structure, rich and dramatic twists and turns, vividly portrayed characters, and a strong sense of immersion. Ladies, you absolutely must read it!

21. 371 王 The Prince Coughs Blood in the Wind, Acting All the Way to His Coronation 王爷他迎风咳血，演到登基大典 Knowing My Heart安知我意Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Lu Tingyan never expected that, the moment she opened her eyes after arriving in another world, she’d go from being single to a married woman, with a handsome husband thrown in for free: slim-waisted, long-legged, and delicate as can be. The only drawback was that her bargain husband looked like he wouldn’t live much longer. So she’d long ago decided what flowers to plant on Shen Junyi’s grave, and even planned out a whole life of widowhood in advance. Every day, she eagerly waited for Shen Juny 224Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a healthy but ruthless male lead who quickly discovers the female lead isn't the original one and gradually becomes attracted to her. The second book features a male lead who feigns illness, pretending to be a sickly prince, and then rebels. In the early parts, the couple often put on a show of deep affection. The third book features a male lead born weak and destined to die before 20, seemingly lifeless. However, under the female lead's lively and cheerful guidance, he slowly develops the will to live. He initially harbors some prejudice against the female lead, but this is quickly overcome.

22. 372 这 This Noble Consort Doesn't Do Overtime 这个贵妃不太卷 Butterflies Dance into Tragedy蝶舞成殇Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted Qin Yan was sent to the Eastern Palace by imperial decree and became Shen Jingchuan’s secondary consort. Everyone in the palace was an expert at scheming. To survive, they all relied on familiar tactics like acting coy and warning the servants. Two years later, Shen Jingchuan ascended the throne and bestowed on Qin Yan the rank of Consort, second grade, with the title Rong. At Jingyang Palace, Qin Yan reclined on a chaise longue, her brows slightly furrowed as she complained, “Your Majesty is fa 878Reads6.4Score100Shelves
23. 373 快 Winning at Life Through Quick Transmigration and a Fertile Constitution 快穿靠着易孕体质躺赢人生 The Fluffed-Up Cat炸毛的猫咪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (Quick transmigration + fertility blessing + multiple pregnancies and children + cannon-fodder comeback + punishing scum) What?! The male lead is struggling to have children? The System tells her to have more children so the male lead can feel happy, earning her more points. But why is she always the most miserable cannon-fodder female supporting character? Fine! Fine! For the points, she can only fight her way back and work hard to win over the male lead! World One: [Childless Crown Prince x S 13.5kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist with a naturally fertile constitution, who helps the high-ranking but childless male protagonist conceive, gradually winning his heart. The second book tells the story of a woman who, in her past life, toiled tirelessly for her husband's family, unaware that the man she shared her wedding night with was not her husband at all; he went to war the very next day and faked his death to marry someone else. Reborn, she is to marry the young master who shared her wedding night with him.

24. 374 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book, I Was Imprisoned and Doted on by the Crazy Villain 穿书后，被疯批反派囚宠了 The Eighteen-Year-Old Girl Called Eighteen十八姑娘叫十八Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [An indomitable heroine who stands for justice x a violent, erratic, unhinged villain] [Both leads are virgins + coercion + unhinged villain + obsessive love + groveling pursuit + one-on-one romance] [Locked-room confinement from the start, some angst, with the male lead suffering most later] Chang Chi transmigrates into a book, becoming a maidservant by the heroine's side. In the original story, on the eve of the heroine's wedding to the male lead, the unhinged villain, unable to have her, goes 268Reads8.3Score101Shelves

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    It's a little angsty! Read with caution.

25. 375 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 44.4kReads9.4Score6.5kShelves

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    1. The Imperial Guard (Xie Zhirang) and Miss Biancheng (Jiang Mi) are quite sweet. 2. Liang Youjin and Song Qingyun make silent sacrifices. 3. The Princess (Yun Jiu) and the Emperor (Wei Changlin) are caught in a tense struggle, with open and covert battles.

26. 376 绯 Caught in a Scandal 绯闻陷落 The North Wind Hasn't Slept北风未眠Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Now published under the title Scandalous Downfall] [One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only, love at first sight, exceptionally talented leads, an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal] Cultured, celibate geologist x cool, alluring actress After Wen Tan spends three days and three nights arguing with a hater, her agency orders her to suspend all activities. She spends half a month at home doing nothing before finally giving in to her friend's persistent pleading an 67.2kReads9.4Score8.9kShelves
27. 377 重 Reborn, I Kicked My Scumbag Ex and Saved a Powerful Man to Be My Husband 重生脚踹渣男，救了个大佬当夫君 Big Sea Bobo Bro大海波波哥Ancient Romance446k WordsCompleted Her husband left to serve at the frontier, while Rong Linlang worked tirelessly for five years in her in-laws’ home. In the end, her husband faked his death and became the favored son-in-law of a powerful family. Her in-laws and sister-in-law supposedly suffered one accident after another, but in truth they had been taken to the capital to enjoy a life of comfort. She was left to bear the blame as an ill-omened jinx, struggling to raise her son and even hunted down. Only when she died did she le 4.4kReads9.2Score579Shelves
28. 378 宠 The Empress Is Shameless 宠后之本宫无耻 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiu is the ninth legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yun, a princess of the Yun Kingdom, and holds the title of Changle. She is stunningly beautiful, born to wealth and privilege, exceptionally clever, and nobility itself. Rumor has it that one word from her carries more weight than an imperial decree from the Yun Emperor. The princess is breathtakingly beautiful, highborn, and the apple of the emperor’s eye. But her temperament… Yun Jiu: What’s wrong with my temperament? Her cousin Yun Luo: 479Reads8.8Score101Shelves
29. 379 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Last Life. I'd Rather Die Than Marry Him Again 上辈子苦够了，打死她都不嫁了 Chang Qingqing常庆庆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen An'an came from a distinguished family and was both talented and beautiful. As soon as she came of age, she was betrothed to the fourth prince, Xiao Yuan, a man of heavenly beauty and noble character, and the dream lover of every young lady in the capital. Heaven had dealt her a winning hand. Even she once believed she was blessed beyond measure, until her girlish heart was shattered into pieces. She suffered every kind of pain at the hands of that graceful, refined man, and paid a devastat 16.9kReads8.6Score2.5kShelves
30. 380 元 The Trueborn Daughter 元嫡 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Li Qingluan, the only daughter of a mighty general, was at the age when girls first blossomed, gentle and lovely. On a warm afternoon, her radiant smile shone like a ray of sunlight into Emperor Liu Heng's heart, making this middle-aged man, cold and distant since childhood, realize for the first time that a woman could be so charming and adorable. But the girl before him was clearly still so young. The shy, tender way she said, “Your Majesty,” made his heart flutter despite himself... Many year 3.9kReads8.7Score312Shelves
31. 381 重 Reborn: The Prince Spoiled Him Rotten 重生后，他被王爷宠上了天 A Big Little Orange一颗大橘子啊Two Male Leads397k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + marriage first, love later) Sweet, with virtually no misunderstandings In his previous life, Gu Yuemo wanted nothing more than to find someone who would stay by his side for a lifetime, with no one else between them. He was even willing to defy the emperor's orders for it. Eventually, he met that person, only for the man he had trusted to bring ruin to his family and kill him with his own sword. Reborn into a new life, he chose to obey the emperor's command and let things take their c 1.7kReads9.3Score193Shelves

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    Highly recommended!!! It's amazing!! A dual male lead story, "After Rebirth, He Was Spoiled by the Prince." Gu Yuemo is reborn. In his previous life, he defied the emperor's decree to pursue love, resulting in the destruction of his family. In this life, he comes to protect his family and seek revenge, no longer hoping for love. Sikong Yuming readily accepts the imperial marriage. The two marry first and fall in love later, weaving a legend of pampering and redemption amidst their intertwined destinies.

32. 382 今 Has the Marquis's Secret Mistress Run Away Today? 今天侯府外室跑路了吗 Long-Tailed Sparrow长尾雀Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Pei Ji rose to fame as a youth. He was the guardian deity of Great Qi, the renowned Marquis of Zhenbei, and the ideal husband in the dreams of countless young women. But to Jiang Si, Pei Ji was a cage that held her freedom captive. No matter what she tried, she could never escape. 2kReads8.7Score113Shelves

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    The female lead yearns for freedom, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. He forces himself on her, and she tries to escape several times but is always caught. Later, the male lead loses his memory while fighting bandits, but he still falls in love with her at first sight. He absolutely adores her! [Laughing emojis]

33. 383 掌 His Only Darling: I Accidentally Flirted with a Powerful Tycoon 掌心独宠：错撩权势滔天的大佬 Twilight Glow暮熹Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Both leads have no other partners + marriage before love + powerful top-tier wealthy family + possessive male lead + coercive romance + sweet pampering + one-on-one] When you’re unlucky, even drinking cold water can make you choke. Shen Zhaixing goes on a business trip to the Middle East, where she not only gets cheated on by her boyfriend but also ends up trapped in Qiubai, a land divided among warlords, unable to return home. She learns that the “green hat” she gave her cheating ex is none o 28.5kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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    An ordinary woman unexpectedly marries a Middle Eastern tycoon, becoming his fourth wife. She initially thought it would be a treacherous life in a wealthy family, but instead finds herself in a luxurious world of exotic charm, becoming his one and only beloved. From strangers to deep love, their romance blossoms, filled with both the intrigues and conflicts of a wealthy family and a poignant love story. Open "Married to a Middle Eastern Tycoon as His Fourth Wife, Becoming His Beloved," and experience this unique and romantic cross-cultural love story, embarking on a wondrous journey of extravagance and genuine affection with the protagonist.

34. 384 她 After She Died, the Coldhearted Powerful Official's Hair Turned White Overnight 她死后，冷冰冰的权臣一夜白头 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted [Not an angst novel + heartwarming + no logic + read it to see if it suits your taste] After transmigrating into a book, Hua Zhao had her memories erased and became a tool whose job was to give the heroine a golden finger. To top it off, she was also the infamous, short-lived first wife of the villainous minister. Luckily, she regained her memories and cut her losses in time. The heroine’s golden finger? Sorry, that’s a family heirloom that came with me when I transmigrated into the book! Her in 134kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

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    A collection of sweet and bittersweet stories about arranged marriages in ancient times! ✨ The tragic beauty of a powerful minister growing old together at his grave, the sweet power struggles in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," the arrogant and jealous husband... There's also the prime minister who hasn't kissed in three years of marriage, their respectful relationship turning into nightly infatuation, and the cold-faced minister who pretends to be a widow but gets wooed. Arranged marriages leading to love, push-and-pull dynamics—the sweetness and angst are off the charts, you won't be able to stop watching! #AncientArrangedMarriages #AncientRomanceRecommendations

35. 385 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19.4kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    I heard that His Highness Prince Rong has specifically requested to marry the infatuated eldest daughter of the Grand Tutor's family. The entire city is horrified! Just a few months ago, His Highness Prince Rong threatened to kill this infatuated woman. (This is a particularly good novel; I'll stay up all night to finish it.)

36. 386 醉 I Got Into the Wrong Bed Drunk, and Now Master Fu Wants Me to Take Responsibility 醉酒后上错床，傅爷要我对他负责 Su Ranjiu酥染玖Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + a lighthearted daily-life love story] Ni Shengxia is thrown out of her home at the lowest point in her life. She collapses outside with a high fever, only to be taken in by the young master of the wealthy Fu family. Who would have thought that five years later, she’d accidentally walk into the wrong room and end up sleeping with the very Fu heir who once took her in? Old Master Fu says, “Shengxia, you have to take responsibility for him! He’s a man w 451Reads9.0Score105Shelves

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    Help! This novel, "After Getting Drunk and Sleeping in the Wrong Bed, Mr. Fu Demands I Take Responsibility," is too dramatic! The female lead accidentally gets drunk and ends up in the wrong bed, and the man is none other than the incredibly influential Mr. Fu. Of course, Mr. Fu isn't going to let her off easily and is determined to make her take responsibility. The plot is sweet and hilarious, with laughs and romantic moments galore. Grab it now, you won't regret it!

37. 387 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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    Shen Qing, transmigrated into a cannon fodder character in a palace intrigue novel, only intended to survive until the female lead ascended the throne and retire as a concubine. However, she caught the eye of the cunning Emperor Xuan Yuanling! He deliberately delayed her from serving him, exploiting her weaknesses, while she feigned innocence and pitifulness, turning the tables on him. When this lazy concubine meets a scheming emperor, sparks fly in their palace intrigue, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—"I love seeing my beloved concubine's contradictory nature!" "If you keep pretending, you dog emperor, I'll kill you!" A clash of titans, a push-and-pull dynamic—whoever falls in love first is the dog! 🤭

38. 388 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So I'll Marry the Rich but Short-Lived Villain 穿书了，那就嫁富贵且短命的反派 Soft Candy, Sweet but Not Clingy软糖甜不腻Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted [A Devoted Couple’s Sweet Daily Life + Marriage Before Love + Everyone Plays Matchmaker] [Money- and Beauty-Loving, Laid-Back Princess Consort + A Madly Possessive Prince Who Gets Carried Away With His Own Schemes] Jiang Yin transmigrated into a book. While everyone else became the heroine of a sweet romance, she became a cannon-fodder supporting villainess who had nothing but her beauty: a lowborn daughter of a general’s household, traded into marriage by the legitimate daughter to become the b 1.4kReads8.9Score119Shelves
39. 389 重 Reborn, the General No Longer Loves Me 重生后将军他不爱我了 Nine-Tailed Zi Yaoyao九尾紫夭夭Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Both Reborn + Scheming, Self-Controlled General + Stunning, Flirtatious County Lady + She Pursues and Flirts with Him at First + He Goes on a Face-Slapping Spree Later] In her previous life, Mu Wan was deceived by villains and personally killed her fiancé, who loved her deeply and had endured excruciating heartache to save her. She died soon after. Reborn, she vows to root out the treacherous and protect him! But why is he so distant this time, even refusing to accept the emperor’s arranged mar 135Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with an arranged marriage, but the female lead's charm makes the male lead fall in love with her again! The premise is unique: a super-charming county princess is reborn and consummates her marriage with the male lead, a general she killed in her previous life. However, after consummating their marriage, the male lead forgets her and begins to distance himself from her. Later, he is charmed into falling in love with her again... The plot is very exciting, highly recommended!!!

40. 390 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.2kReads8.2Score186Shelves

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    The author's writing is amazing! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a tale of intense turmoil. The male lead, nine years older than the female lead and with a long-standing scheme, is incredibly charming. The female lead is delicate and easily hurt, and the male lead dotes on and pampers her. Reading it reveals just how skilled the author is; it's both romantic and beautiful.

41. 391 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    All three books feature fast-paced, original, and engaging plots with well-developed characters; each one is a fantastic read.

42. 392 将 The General's Wife Goes All Out, Leaving the Enemy in Tears 将军夫人操作太飙，敌军全部泪飘 Chaotic Jade乱玉Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A radiant, spirited woman army medic × a rugged, steady general] [Married first, love later + sweet romance + medical skills + adorable baby] Li Qingshu had been single her entire life, and at an age when most people had settled down, she transmigrated and immediately found herself with a man. He was handsome, fit, responsible, and a general to boot. Since she’d never even held a man’s hand in her modern life, Li Qingshu decided to give this marriage-first, love-later arrangement a try. If they 8.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
43. 393 不 Wait, What Kind of Royal Guard Would Dare Bully the Emperor? 不是，谁家暗卫敢欺皇上呀？ Mi Yu Jiu Tian汨语九天Two Male Leads484k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + exclusive 1v1 romance + emperor and bodyguard + emperor switches from top to bottom, bodyguard switches from bottom to top + System + transmigration + sweet romance + light physical angst, no emotional angst! Both leads are powerful!] Two male leads, an emperor and his bodyguard, transmigration, a System, and missions. The emperor switches from top to bottom, while the bodyguard switches from bottom to top. One side couple has a crybaby top and a burly bottom, while another sid 20.9kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    It has two male leads!!!

44. 394 奉 After Our Marriage by Imperial Decree, the Prince Keeps a Cold Face Yet Always Wants to Cuddle 奉旨成婚后，王爷总冷着脸要贴贴 Yu Moyu于墨语Ancient Romance145k WordsCompleted Read with caution!!! This book was written rather hastily! Really hastily! [Married first, fall in love later: a cold, awkward prince × his gentle, sweet bunny of a princess] Su Jin is in Jiangnan when an imperial edict announcing her marriage suddenly arrives! Why is she being married off? Whom is she marrying? What does he look like? Su Jin knows nothing at all, and gets carried off in the bridal sedan chair in a daze. When she lifts her veil, she discovers she's married to a cold-faced prince 117Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a sweet romance between the male and female leads, with frequent misunderstandings that are quickly resolved. The second book's relationship is slow-paced and gradual, but the ending feels somewhat rushed. The third book has a male lead who dotes on the female lead; initially, she's poisoned and unable to speak, but with the male lead's help, she recovers. There's no "white moonlight" (idealized female lead).

45. 395 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
46. 396 高 The Road to Glory for a Noble Lady 高门贵女的荣华之路 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping's household, Lin Chuyue married the Fourth Imperial Grandson, Zhou Xiao, as his principal wife at sixteen. At nineteen, she became a princess consort, and at twenty-six, she rose to become the most powerful woman in the Great An Dynasty: the empress. Who hasn't exclaimed that Lin Chuyue was born under a lucky star? Yet the hardships she endured are too painful to speak of. Zhou Xiao's childhood sweetheart of a cousin, a concubine reborn, and a ma 4.9kReads8.8Score312Shelves

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    Despite its low rating, this book is really good. The male lead doesn't have anyone he likes, he gives the female lead face from the beginning, there are no misunderstandings, and no angst.

47. 397 重 Reborn: I Flirted with the Chaste Young Shadow Guard Until He Turned Dark 重生后，禁欲小影卫被我撩黑化了 Ye Binglan夜灬冰澜Two Male Leads566k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + reborn + sweet everyday romance + powerful couple + devoted partners] Feng Yu, the leader of the Biluo Palace, has suffered a spectacular fall from grace. Not only has someone stolen his assassination and extermination business, he’s also been forced to take the blame. Even his once-soft and fragrant beauties have turned into deadly swords. He gets the full package of being hunted and jumping off a cliff, with rebirth insurance thrown in. What, once wasn’t enough? You want to 19.4kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
48. 398 战 The God of War Prince's Sweet Young Wife 战神王爷的小娇妻 Shi Shuyi诗书一Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth or transmigration] [One couple, both devoted only to each other + marriage before love + mutual trust + doting husband + children later on] A royal decree turns the mute Zhou Qinxue from the future crown princess into the Princess Consort of Prince Ning. On their wedding night, Prince Ning leads his troops into battle, and Dowager Consort Qin sends her straight to a remote corner of the estate. When Prince Ning returns from war, the first thing he does is 360Reads7.5Score101Shelves
49. 399 不 The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmother 不霸气总裁与咸鱼后妈 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted The short drama The Not-So-Domineering CEO and His Laid-Back Stepmom is now streaming on Hongguo. [Sweet romance + comedy + marriage first, love later + straightforward leads + both leads speak their minds] [Content warning 1: The son is the male lead’s biological child. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] [Content warning 2: Around twenty chapters feature variety shows in the entertainment industry. They’re just a side story where the heroine watches the drama unfold! She never enters the e 33.8kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is reborn and only wants to have a child, but she gradually falls in love with the second book, which is hilarious. Her stepson calls her "stepmother" the moment they meet.

50. 400 要 Good Grief! What Kind of Villain Picks Up an Assassin to Be His Male Concubine? 要命！谁家反派捡刺客当男宠啊 Pomelo Wine, Long Aged柚子酒久Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Book Transmigration] [Both Chaste] [Beautiful Male Lead as the Top] [No System] [Healing] A transmigrated little assassin as the bottom vs. a gorgeous villain as the top The little assassin: sunny, timid, a terrible actor, and full of inner monologues. The beautiful top: a little crazy, a little unwell, somewhat obsessive, and intensely possessive. After Wei Sheng, a frail college student, tragically died of heatstroke, he transmigrated into a book. Even worse, he was picked up 6.3kReads9.4Score758Shelves

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