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

1. 401 先 Love After Marriage: The General's Enemy Becomes His Wife 先婚后爱，将军的仇人变夫人 A Lanyue阿兰月Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later + The Regretful Pursuit + Both Leads’ First Love + Heartbreak Before the Sweetness + Devoted Love Later A marriage alliance between two nations sends a princess of the Jin Kingdom to marry into a general’s household in the Jiang Kingdom. The two of them are separated by the hatred between their countries. She falls in love with him at first sight. She doesn’t want to marry into the imperial family; she only wants to marry him. Possessive of him, she demands that he tak 2.8kReads8.8Score336Shelves

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   This book is really good; I finished it recently. The female lead's personality is excellent, and the male lead initially dislikes her but gradually falls in love with her. The other supporting characters are also very well-developed, and there are unexpected plot twists. The only downside is that the ending felt a bit rushed.

2. 402 被 Bought Home by a Rough Country Man, the Sweet Wife Brings Him Endless Luck 被糙汉买回家，娇软媳妇超旺夫 This Cutie Is Called Guagua本萌叫呱呱Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted to each other + marriage first, love later + no awful relatives] [Cozy farming + adorable child + alternate world + pocket dimension] Luo Ge, a petite and soft-hearted food blogger who blushed easily, unexpectedly transmigrated. As an unregistered nobody, she found it impossible to get by in this unfamiliar ancient world. To survive in this era, she found herself a husband on the cheap. She only meant to stay alive, but never expected to gain an unexpected happiness. Who 10.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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   A classic Chinese novel about a divorced woman finding love again. There are no awful characters; the female lead is gentle, strong, and beautiful, and her cooking skills are amazing. It's a super good read.

3. 403 进 Enter the Compound, Flirt with the Officer, and Make the Cold Commander Lose His Cool 进大院，撩军官，禁欲首长心慌慌 Spring Returns to the Wood入木归春Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [Set in the 1980s + military marriage + romantic tension + groveling pursuit + age gap + face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + everyone falls for the heroine + later rivalry among suitors, a chaotic one-to-many romance] A high-ranking, iron-fisted, dangerously obsessive military officer VS a dazzling, headstrong, ruthless wild rose VS a sinister and ruthless man who thrives in both the underworld and the legitimate world When Jiang Ye opened her eyes, she had become the book's va 3.4kReads8.5Score308Shelves

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   The story is captivating from the very beginning; otherwise, even a seasoned bookworm like myself wouldn't have been able to continue reading. The female lead is quite proactive in the early stages, and the male lead's eventual descent into her heart is rather interesting.

4. 404 乖 The Dutiful Shadow Guard Is Reborn After Failing His Duty 乖乖暗卫失职重生 The Color of Dustlight尘光之色Two Male Leads331k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both reborn + equally strong + mutually exclusive partners + scheming old fox draws in a lowly puppy + mild physical abuse early on + clear master-servant relationship] Contrasting, restrained, loyal guard bottom x protective, devoted, forceful sect leader top PS: It's strictly a master-servant bond in the beginning!! This is not a modernized take on the past; the top and bottom observe the proper hierarchy!! Don't assume they should be in love from the start! Later, they fall 3.2kReads9.1Score505Shelves
5. 405 江 Though the Realm Is Dear, I Only Wish to Give You a Lifetime of Splendor 江山虽情重，只愿许你一世倾城 Mr. Fanyang范阳先生Ancient Romance576k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Emperor and empress couple + devoted one-and-only love + childhood friends Chu Qiyu is the crown prince of Great Chu and its future emperor. Luo Qingyan is a princess of Beiyuan, whose father is the powerful King of Beiyuan. They met for the first time that year and were betrothed by imperial decree. From then on, their fates were intertwined. As an emperor, he always had to put the realm first. Chu Qiyu had never imagined falling in love with her. He knew what she wanted, yet in the e 406Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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   Synopsis: A story of an emperor and empress couple, both virgins, and childhood sweethearts. Chu Qiyu is the crown prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, the future emperor. Luo Qingyan is the princess of Beiyuan, the daughter of the powerful Prince of Beiyuan. Their first meeting that year led to a marriage bestowed by the emperor, forever linking their fates. As emperor, he always prioritizes the well-being of his country. Falling in love with her was something Chu Qiyu never imagined. Luo Qingyan entered the palace at eight, married him at sixteen, becoming his crown princess, and became empress at eighteen. Confined to the palace her entire life, she gradually lost herself after losing her parents. All she ever wanted was to go home. He loved his country, but he loved her even more. She loved freedom, and she loved him too. "Looking at the leaves is worse than the flowers; the lush greenery is full of meaning!" Having experienced glory, she grew indifferent; no longer coveting wealth, she found contentment in simplicity.

6. 406 听 I Hear the Young Master Has a Change of Heart 听闻公子有二心 Whale and Deer Speak鲸与鹿语Ancient Romance164k WordsOngoing [A calculating, aloof young master with a soft heart × a bold, steadfast heiress with the spirit of a swordswoman] On the day Qi Lan, the richest man in Yunzhou, took his new bride, red candles reflected the secret in Wu Qiuyi's eyes. The cold reception on their wedding night marked the beginning of their battle of wills. He was consumed by an unfulfilled dream of Yangzhou; she kept the unspoken heroics of the martial world hidden up her sleeve. He could calculate every move in business, yet co 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Hey everyone, check this out! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! The story takes place in Jiangnan. The husband, now married, has a secret crush on a girl he only loves—a gentle, refined lady. But she's a martial arts expert, anything but weak! What to do? She'll just have to perform in a play! However, he's already seen through her terrible acting... The setting is ancient Chinese romance, and it's full of melodrama! The author is really promoting it—you won't regret buying it!!!

7. 407 重 Reborn: The Shadow Guard Becomes the Prince’s Consort 重生之暗卫做王夫 Jiang Yuyu江遇遇Two Male Leads259k WordsCompleted [Winged Prince Yan Xuanchen, gong × Shadow Guard Twelve Lin Qiu, shou] [Two male leads + 1v1 + happy ending + reborn + angst first, sweetness later + mild physical abuse + multiple side couples + shou is gentle rather than equally matched + the previous life was not pure, but both are pure in this life] [They don't fall in love right away; their relationship develops gradually] In his previous life, Winged Prince Yan Xuanchen was furious when he learned that his shadow guard had feelings for hi 8.1kReads9.4Score833Shelves
8. 408 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves

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   This book is absolutely, positively, incredibly good! The female lead is brave and resourceful, exactly my type of strong female lead. The romance between the two main characters isn't overtly developed, but... But... It's so touching!!! I highly recommend reading it! Read it!!! Read it!!!

9. 409 穿 The Male Lead Who Was Cold to Me Before I Transmigrated into a Book Is Now Eating His Words 穿书前对我冷冰冰的男主穿后真香了 Jiang Xiaocha姜小茶Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Xu Anran was a little-known actress with no influential father or sugar daddy, a specialist in playing vicious supporting characters. One day, she transmigrated into a domineering CEO novel as the vicious supporting character who caused trouble every day. Talk about a perfect fit! From then on, she quit causing trouble and focused on her career, becoming the darling of her powerful father and brothers. Before transmigrating into the book, Xu Anran was determined to break up the male and female l 5.8kReads8.9Score429Shelves

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   Modern only!

10. 410 长 The Grand Princess Says Her Consort May Be Lowborn, but He Lives Like a Tortoise 长公主说驸马虽贱，但其寿如龟 Xiaoxin Can't Wake Up小新睡不醒Ancient Romance852k WordsCompleted [Complete] [An insecure man reborn and rising to the top + a hot-tempered, haughty, scumbag of a princess + the male lead is utterly devoted to her + they are each other's first and only + male rivalry + a female transmigrator as a supporting character] Wen Min is born into the imperial nobility. She is wild-tempered and will fight anyone who crosses her. Zhou Rongxin is the illegitimate son of a marquis, cast aside by his family. His life has been hard from the start. When Wen Min is eight, she 12.4kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    The marriage of convenience that blossomed into love was forced upon the male lead. He became deaf in one ear after saving the female lead and frequently used this as an excuse for selective deafness, which also caused the female lead to feel sorry for him from time to time.

11. 411 摄 After the Regent Was Reborn, His Shadow Guard Wants to Kill Him Every Day! 摄政王重生后，影卫每天想弑主！ Little Peach of Silver Lake银湖小桃Two Male Leads135k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Reborn + devoted to each other + regent king x shadow guard + sweet romance] He was the regent of the Kingdom of Yanchi. In his previous life, countless people hunted him down until he was killed, and the only person who protected him to the end also died before his eyes. That person was Ying Yu, the shadow guard who had followed him for more than ten years. Before Ying Yu died, he finally understood the look in his eyes... When he was reborn, Ying Yu was still by his side... S 6kReads9.3Score909Shelves
12. 412 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 49kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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    Unmarried, but always in love [drooling emojis] [drooling emojis] [drooling emojis] [cool emojis] [cool emojis]

13. 413 魔 The Demon God Is Alluring and Irresistible, and Has Me Smitten 魔神【祂】风情万种，撩我春情 Raindrops Splashing Up溅起的雨花Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + the groveling chase for a wife + the groveling chase for a sister + cultivation + heartbreaking + sweet romance + adored by everyone + adorable child series] No transmigrating into a book, no System, no golden finger. To be clear, this isn't a fluffy, simplistic story, nor is it a mindless power fantasy. The plot is intricate, with one twist tightly linked to the next. No elementary schoolers, please. If you like mindless stories, don't read this. If you can't understand it, lea 1.4kReads8.5Score103Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossomed into love, their union was ordained by the Emperor. Before the wedding, Prince Gu had used every trick in the book to escape, only to be imprisoned for over ten days by the Prince's men before finally settling down. On their wedding day, when they were to be separated into different rooms, the bride tricked the Prince into beating her again, and she even shielded him from the attack! Before long, Prince Gu was won over by Lady Lin, transforming from a spoiled brat into a capable leader.

14. 414 穿 I Transmigrated as a Prince, and I’m Done Trying 穿越之王爷我摆烂了 Miao Qiqi喵柒柒Two Male Leads307k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Sweet Everyday Romance + Happy Ending] Qin Huanzhi, who died of stomach cancer in the modern world, transmigrates into the body of a prince with the same name. To his surprise, the prince had been adored by everyone, but had managed to get himself killed. Now Qin Huanzhi has been reborn in his place, with such a powerful background that he might as well take it easy. But as he lounges around, he finds himself growing more and more attached to his young bodyguard. “It's fine if 4.2kReads9.5Score588Shelves
15. 415 大 Uncle, I'll Be Good: My Sweet Little Wife Is Almost Too Sweet to Handle 大叔我会乖，甜宠小娇妻糖分超标 Orange, You’ll Never Get Enough橙子你爱不完Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Sweet! Satisfying! Spoiling!] [Naive beauty from an unsophisticated mountain sect × abstinent, possessive, ridiculously powerful CEO uncle] “Uncle, I’m scared.” “Don’t be. Hold on tight.” On the day of her eighteenth birthday, her master cast a fortune and said that Shi Xi needed a kiss from someone whose fate matched hers, or she wouldn’t survive the calamity written in her stars. To save her own life, Shi Xi married Huo Jingshen, the head of the Huo family, a man she ha 148Reads8.9Score—Shelves
16. 416 婚 Falling in Love After Marriage: The Prince's Sweet, Spoiling Pursuit 婚后心动：王爷追妻甜又宠 Miss Heling鹤龄小姐Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later, 1v1 Sweet Romance, Pregnancy and Mind Reading Later] Prince Jing of the capital is choosing a bride, but everyone knows he prefers men. What family would be willing to marry off their daughter to him? And yet Ye Xingluo, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites, is betrayed by her own father, who submits her name for consideration. During the palace selection, the Noble Consort takes one look at her and picks her on the spot to be Prince Jing's consort! After 85Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love is captivating! A seemingly dignified but actually eccentric young lady is betrothed to a rumored homosexual prince in the capital. He's surrounded by countless handsome men, constantly teasing and pampering her. She's constantly pressured by the royal family to bear a grandson, but no matter what she does, she can't sway him. When will this young lady finally win him over?! Their relationship slowly blossoms, they're so sweet and doting! Highly recommended!

17. 417 带 I Transmigrated with My Phone and Scroll Douyin in the Emperor's Arms 带手机穿越，我躺皇帝怀里刷抖音 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + 100% sweet romance + scheming, celibate puppy-like emperor vs. clever, bold older sister] [Ancient and modern worlds connect + transmigrate with her best friend] Qin Wan was once a dazzling heiress. After accidentally transmigrating to an unknown dynasty through an ancient painting, she found herself as an abandoned concubine in the cold palace, only to be summoned by the emperor. Well, to protect her virtue, she cracked the emperor's head open right 4.2kReads9.0Score801Shelves

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    This is absolutely amazing, incredibly good! It's truly incredible. The main characters, the second male and female leads, and the second female lead travel back and forth between modern and ancient times. The plot is sweet, and the female lead even hits the male lead on the head right at the beginning—it's both hilarious and entertaining! If you don't like it, come find me!!!

18. 418 孩 My Child Is Two and a Half, and Their Father Has Come Back from the Dead 孩子两岁半，孩子爹死而复生了 A Gentle Smile, Thinking of You浅笑念伊人Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + transmigrate + pocket dimension + adorable kids + satisfying read] Song Youran transmigrates after being struck dead by a pack of diapers! The father of the twins, a boy and a girl, whom everyone believed dead, has come back to life! Son: “Who are you? Get out! Get out!” Reborn daughter: “A twenty-year-old dad really doesn't know any better!” Once a child bride in a farming family, she is suddenly transformed into the heir apparent's wife in the Duke of Zhenguo's household! 2.2kReads9.1Score259Shelves

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    Not just about marriage before love, but love after having a child! [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji] I have to recommend this book I'm currently reading! It's incredibly sweet.

19. 419 恶 After the Villainess Came to Her Senses, She Only Wanted to Be the Female Lead's Sister-in-Law 恶毒女配醒悟后，只想当女主大嫂 Just Little Qiqi小小柒而已Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Sweet Romance + Devoted to Each Other] After coming to her senses, Lin Xiaoqi realizes that if she keeps refusing to see reason and going against the heroine, Ouyang Feifei, the consequences will be unthinkable. So she wisely decides to stay away from them, only to accidentally get involved with the heroine’s big brother, Ouyang Mo. The man won’t let her leave, and even wants her to take responsibility? Have his baby? Lin Xiaoqi is terrified and wants to run! Ouyang Mo: You’re not allo 16Reads5.5Score—Shelves
20. 420 野 Crossing the Wild Winds 野风渡 Cong Ye丛也Ancient Romance649k WordsCompleted As a maid, Song Qiao was sent to marry into the Marquis's household in someone else's place. She knew that neither she nor the woman she was impersonating was loved by Mu Yi. From beginning to end, the only person he cared about was his childhood sweetheart. But when her true identity was exposed, everyone thought that Mu Yi would have her, the impostor, torn to pieces. Instead, the man caught her as she tried to escape in disguise and gritted out just one question: “So when you said you loved m 2.6kReads7.6Score307Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel with the element of arranged marriage followed by love is absolutely amazing!

21. 421 乖 Sweet, Soft Little Wife! She Relies on Her Villainous Husband's Kisses to Stay Alive 乖软小奶妻！靠反派老公亲亲续命 Ming Yueyun明月云Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted [New story just launched, still featuring an adorably soft little crybaby] [Sweet, innocent, obedient, ridiculously cute crybaby × domineering, lovesick, possessive maniac. Extra sugary!] Other people's husbands are handsome, rich, and endlessly doting. Tang Ruanruan's husband threatens to break her legs the moment he shows up. (｡◕ˇ﹏ˇ◕｡ ) Don't hit Ruanruan. Ruanruan will be very good. (Don't take this too seriously. If you do, you've already lost (◍ ´꒳` ◍)) 6.3kReads9.0Score448Shelves
22. 422 穿 Into the Story: The Prime Minister’s Transmigrated Wife 穿书嫁首辅，锦鲤甜妻旺全家 May You Never Waste Your Youth卿不负韶华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A gentle, slow-paced farming story, lucky charm, sweet romance, no golden finger, male lead is reborn, with a natural-disaster escape along the way.] Jiang Sui transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as a background character who didn’t even get a name. But the moment she heard the name Xiao Hechuan, she didn’t hesitate to take her sister’s place and marry him, even though Xiao Hechuan was still a fool at the time. She knew that before long, the fool would recover and go on to pass the impe 21.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    After transmigrating into a book, the female protagonist, Jiang Sui, marries the male protagonist, who is still mentally challenged, in place of her sister. Before he recovers, the male protagonist is incredibly cute 😊. After recovering, he falls in love with her through their interactions, becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, and pesters her to have a daughter. The female protagonist has a lucky charm constitution; ever since she married into the male protagonist's family, good things have happened to them constantly. For example, while picking mushrooms in the mountains, she unearths a rare ginseng and a rare mushroom; her sister-in-law, who had always struggled to conceive, gives birth to twins; and any difficulties they encounter turn out well.

23. 423 重 Reborn in the 1980s: I Won’t Marry an Officer, I’ll Marry a Rich Playboy 重生八零：不嫁军官，嫁纨绔 Wu Jiayunbei武家云北Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + sweet romance + pampered life as a wealthy family’s daughter-in-law in the 1980s] In her past life, Jiang Xianli was set up by her twin sister and married a man who married into wealth for his own benefit, while her sister took her place and married a spoiled rich heir. After the wedding, her husband was specially recruited into a military academy and rose through the ranks to become a senior officer. Jiang Xianli became the official’s wife whom every woman envied. But her sist 115.8kReads9.1Score6.7kShelves

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    Although it's not set in ancient times, it's incredibly good. It's a story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the female lead is very clear-headed. The characterization of her family is also very realistic and reflects real life.

24. 424 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 701Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic Chinese romance novel about arranged marriage leading to love, sweet but not cloying, absolutely amazing! A must-read for fans of time-travel stories!!! I'm staying up all night reading it. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, and their relationship develops gradually, delicately and naturally. It's not a whirlwind romance from the start; initially, the female lead is driven by revenge, but seeing the male lead's concern for the people, she gradually feels sorry for him. The male lead initially suspects, observes, and tests her, then discovers her intelligence and integrity, personally mentoring her. Along the way, he's unconsciously drawn to her and falls in love. The romance progresses layer by layer, and the Fourth Prince's character is historically accurate. Everything he does is to protect the female lead. In front of outsiders: cunning, deep, ruthless, and taciturn; in front of the female lead: unpredictable, this is his true nature! The brotherhood between the Fourth Prince and the Thirteenth Prince is also well-portrayed; that brotherhood aspect is very appealing!

25. 425 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.8kReads9.3Score900Shelves

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26. 426 替 The Powerful Minister I Married in Her Place: The Divine Healer's Daily Revenge 替嫁权臣，神医锦鲤的虐渣日常 Lucky Little Pocket幸运小兜Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Palace and Household Intrigue] [Subverting Expectations] [Medical Arts and Space] [Lighthearted and Witty] A genius doctor transmigrates and wakes up as a pitiful bride sent to marry in someone else's place? And she's supposed to bring good fortune to a man who's on his deathbed? Gu Jin smiles. What a coincidence, this is exactly her specialty! With a pocket dimension and miraculous healing skills, the talentless, virtue-free legitimate daughter of the Marquis's household becom 2.2kReads8.7Score216Shelves

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    He was a treacherous minister disguised as a gentle and refined gentleman, and also a fat sheep in her eyes; she was a modern-day miracle doctor single-mindedly focused on making money, and also a scheming femme fatale in his eyes. Their relationship was initially one of mutual exploitation, only to later realize with a start that they had unknowingly given their hearts away. (Ongoing, stable updates)

27. 427 外 An Adorable Alien Wife Lands in My Arms, and a Kiss from Young Master Si Makes Her Behave 外星萌妻撞入怀，司少亲亲就超乖 No Matter What, I Won't Eat Ginger说啥不吃姜Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Delicate, sweet alien airhead VS doting, flirtatious, possessive CEO who's an expert kisser [Marriage first, love later + sweet, devoted couple] Su Nuannuan tumbles into a man's arms and gets a peck on the lips right away. As an extraterrestrial visitor, she thinks: “Waaah, Earth is too dangerous! I want to go back to outer space!” But before she knows it, the gloomy, stern man takes her home and coaxes and tricks her into marrying him. After they marry, her domineering husband spoils her to no 40Reads8.0Score—Shelves
28. 428 软 The Adorable Princess Arrives, and the Chaste Prince Can't Resist 软萌王妃一来，禁欲王爷招架不住 Tang Miaomiao唐喵喵Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] + [devoted couple] + [Marriage Before Love] + [devoted husband] [Soft, adorable little rabbit] vs. [aloof, chaste big bad wolf] Want a wife? Just make a wish, and Heaven will grant it. Xu Xingwan is a hardworking modern office worker. After picking up a bracelet, she somehow transmigrates to an alternate world, the Beiming Kingdom. She even transmigrates in her own body! And lands right in the arms of a gorgeous man!! To save her own life, Xu Xingwan uses her space and wins the c 181Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love is incredibly sweet.

29. 429 退 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Married a Rugged Countryman Who Treated Me Like a Treasure in Three Days 退婚后嫁山野糙汉，三天被宠成宝 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted love + cozy farming + gentle heroine] Taohua's engagement was broken off, and in her shame and fury, she jumped into the river. Unexpectedly, a rugged man passing by rescued her. Her clothes were soaked through, and as he pulled her from the water, the man didn't know where to look. To protect her reputation, he came to ask for her hand in marriage the very next day. Taohua accepted through tears. She thought marrying him would mean a hard life, but it turned out he was 9.7kReads9.2Score911Shelves

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    If you like rugged, tough guys, you definitely need to read this. It's very good, not illogical, and the female lead's luck gets better and better along with the male lead.

30. 430 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: Her Husband Is Such a Handful 农门悍妻：夫君好磨人 Snowfall Plum Grove落雪梅林Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yihuan transmigrates and, through a twist of fate, marries the poor scholar Qin Rongxuan. She’d thought that, in this new life, she’d simply become a rich landowner, stay by her handsome scholar’s side, and enjoy a carefree existence. But who could have guessed that her poor scholar would be a sweet rice dumpling with a black sesame filling? He could not only study, but hunt as well. He could hold his own at court and on the battlefield. The village girls liked him, the county magistrate’s l 2.1kReads8.4Score292Shelves

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    The content is engaging, the story is tightly woven, and the plot is full of twists and turns. A lifesaver for those looking for something to read! 😄

31. 431 妻 Taking a Wife and Concubines at Once? I Remarried the Chaste Prince, and Now My Back Hurts 妻妾同娶？改嫁禁欲王爷后我腰疼 Er Fu二伏Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn, revenge, sweet romance, the heroine falls in love after marriage, the hero has been plotting for a long time] Bu Jiusheng spent three years as the Crown Prince’s neglected wife, a widow in all but name. After he ascended the throne, he seized the Bu family’s military power, slaughtered her entire clan, and forced her to watch them all beheaded. The whole thing was laughable, all because of a doctor who had died in childbirth. Reborn on the day of her wedding, the doctor kn 3.1kReads8.6Score236Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love—it's incredibly captivating. It was all premeditated.

32. 432 嗑 Shipping Them to Death! Have the Top-Tier Star Couple Announced Their Relationship Today? 嗑生嗑死！顶流夫妇今天官宣了吗 The Man-Eating Plant's Teeth食人花的牙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Top-Tier Star in the Entertainment Industry + Pampered Romance + System + Slightly Supernatural + The Original Leads Are Not Villainized!!!] She went out of her way to avoid rumors, while he kept dropping hints. Their fellow celebrities happily shipped them, and their fans banged gongs and drums, begging them to make it official. Award-winning actress Ruan Yu had been bound to a self-destructive System. System: As long as you don't get yourself killed, keep making trouble! Playing t 645Reads9.4Score137Shelves
33. 433 穿 I Became a Fallen Princess Consort and Learned to Read Minds 穿成落难王妃，我学会了读心术 Watching the Water at Dongxi东溪看水Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted [Mind-reading] [Transmigration] [Marriage Before Love] [Historical romance] [Imagination] [Household struggle] The forensic doctor Yun Zhou transmigrates. She becomes a princess consort from the start! Uh… no, that’s not right. She’s a ghost-marriage princess consort. No, that’s not right either. She’s a demoness princess consort, and maybe… a physician princess consort? Yun Zhou: Um… none of those, okay? I’m just good at reading people. … —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    …The incense is proof; An Yang Wen Yu came last night. It wasn't a hallucination. Yun Zhou immediately tensed up, but her body felt perfectly normal. She remembered that when she had just gotten up, her clothes were neatly arranged, and the bed was also perfectly tidy. What… meant? Sleeping beside such a beauty, yet remaining as virtuous as Liu Xiahui? Could it be that she was so unattractive? Did he not even feel a spark of desire? Yun Zhou's mind raced with indignation. — Excerpt from Chapter 30, "The Princess's Divorce Agreement Was Torn Apart" Transmigration + Medical Skills + Mind Reading + Arranged Marriage to Love + Domestic Strife + Strong vs. Strong [Beautiful, Cunning, and Love-Struck Prince VS Delicate, Naive, and Clear-Hearted Medical Princess] New Book! New Book! Add it to your favorites if you like it! Read it later when it's fully released! You won't find it again if you miss it!

34. 434 把 Spoiling the Gloomy Young Master Rotten 把阴郁公子宠上天 Quan Si Ziyou泉思自由Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good power fantasy, and not a story of righteous revenge and satisfying face-slapping. Readers who enjoy revenge and putting people in their place, please proceed with caution.] Huo Yuyu died in a tragic accident. Before her death, she had it all, but the childhood sweetheart she loved rushed to the side of his white-moonlight beloved. Another person tried to save her. Another wept for her. And yet another, despairing, followed her in death. When she opened her eyes, she had returned 6kReads9.2Score837Shelves
35. 435 望 The Emperor's Longing for Spring 望帝春心 Fei Yue榧月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The calm, calculating Seventh Prince Xiao, a man with a deep and scheming nature, had always disguised his ambition behind an air of laid-back indifference. He never expected to be repeatedly outmaneuvered by Shangguan Yu, the brilliant and graceful only daughter of the prime minister. In all his life, he had never dreamed that one day she would look at him with such stubborn, tragic resolve, her shattered pride barely held together, and boldly ask, “Can you marry me?” For a moment, he felt exas 1.2kReads8.9Score145Shelves
36. 436 先 Love After Marriage: Ruling from Behind the Scenes 先婚后爱之袖手天下 Jingxi静兮Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Prince Yunran of Jingxiang was married, taking Si Xi, the only daughter of the great border-general’s household, and Chunyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, into his manor at the same time. On their wedding day, Prince Jingxiang humiliated his principal wife and doted only on his secondary consort. But when he saw her smiling sweetly before Ling Yumo, why did his heart hurt so much? 128Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The male lead marries two queens at the same time, dislikes the female lead, and is heartbroken when she leaves.

37. 437 娇 After Being Reborn, the Young Wife Makes President Pei Jealous Every Day 娇妻重生后裴总每天在吃醋的路 It's Not Hydrochloric Acid不是盐酸啊Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Reborn, one-on-one romance, both leads are devoted only to each other, prepare for the ‘it’s so good’ moment, an unconventional groveling romance. Bittersweet at first, then sweet, sweet, sweet.] Su Tongyue loved Pei Xujing for nine years in her previous life. She thought sincerity could win sincerity in return, but she had underestimated just how heartless he could be toward her. Su Tongyue never imagined that leaping off a cliff would give her the chance to live again. After learning her less 1.7kReads8.4Score106Shelves
38. 438 农 The Rough Farmhand: His Wife Is Soft and Sweet 农门糙汉：娘子身软体娇 Matchstick火柴Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Flirtatious, rugged man + sweet, delicate bride + indulgent romance + raising kids + food + building a fortune] Legend has it that the ferocious Chen Hu beat three wives to death! Liu Xing'er was handed over to Chen Hu to settle a debt, and the villagers pitied her, a frail young woman. They all wondered when she'd be beaten to death! Yet a year passed, and Liu Xing'er was still alive. People even saw her drag the fearsome man's ear from one end of the village to the other. Two years passed, an 526Reads8.5Score227Shelves
39. 439 新 Reborn, I Will Benefit the People 新生，我要造福一方 Kuan Dongzi款冬子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Workplace romance in government circles + powerful officials + a senior leader and his sweet young wife + two equally strong leads + both romantically inexperienced + devoted love + rebirth Heroine: She is warmhearted and compassionate, neither meek nor domineering. She has ideals and convictions, but she isn't all-powerful. She and the hero are evenly matched, sharing the sweetness of romance as well as supporting each other as they work side by side to realize their ideals. They respect and lo 44.5kReads9.3Score5.2kShelves

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    The story features two protagonists, both reborn. The female protagonist tirelessly strives to protect her hometown, while the male protagonist constantly encourages her. The content is realistic and rich, possessing profound philosophical insights, and showcases the achievements and spirit of poverty alleviation efforts. It's very engaging and highly recommended.

40. 440 致 Fatal Kisses, My Sweet Little Darling: The Obsessive Huo Loves You to the Bone 致命索吻小乖乖，病娇霍爷爱入骨 No Matter What, I Won't Eat Ginger说啥不吃姜Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted (Completed) Sweet and gentle girl VS possessive, celibate, dual-personality husband who dotes on her [Devoted to each other + both reborn + married first, love later, a sweet romance] After Ruan Zhiqing died, she saw Huo Yuhan, the cold Buddha on his lofty altar, kneeling beside her bed, declaring his love for her with tears in his eyes as he kissed her cheek. He even took his own life while holding her corpse. After being reborn, she takes the initiative to approach him. “Mr. Huo, could you giv 787Reads8.9Score100Shelves
41. 441 千 A Thousand Miles of Longing Beneath the Moon of Home 千里相思故里月 Three-One Wants to Sleep In三一想睡懒觉Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Pure historical romance + marriage first, love later + cozy country life + some political maneuvering later on 1v1, both devoted to each other and each other’s first and only love; a slow burn, sweet at first and angsty later (only a little angst, emotional rather than physical) Jiang Xiaoyu was only fifteen when she married Lu Yin. He was dirt poor, with nothing but the clothes on his back. On their wedding night, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. “How long do I have to wait?” she asked, 99Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel set after marriage. It's neither a time-travel nor a reincarnation story. It's a sweet and gentle story of love blossoming from marriage, with heartwarming daily life in a pastoral setting. It features sweet and playful interactions, a gentle male lead, a graceful female lead, and mutual devotion. It's a 1v1, virgin story.

42. 442 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 27.6kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    First book: A worthy opponent, arranged marriage leading to love, mutual attraction - highly recommended! Second book: A cunning woman meets a seemingly innocent but actually ruthless man + love-hate relationship + soul exchange + revenge, traditional ancient romance with a fantasy setting.

43. 443 没 No Time to Turn Evil: The Villain Is Busy Sweet-Talking His Adorable Wife 没空黑化了，反派忙着甜哄小娇妻 Chu Xuan'er, Strong as an Ox力大无穷的楚萱儿Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Flirty Chemistry, Utterly Satisfying!] Su Mo transmigrates into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder supporting female character destined to die young. What? She just got here and already hit the female lead? Then what’s the point of playing along? Who knew she’d turn around and cling tightly to the villain’s powerful leg instead? The villain isn’t interested in women? No problem. She’s not the sentimental type anyway. As long as the money’s right, that’s all that matters! Someone 3.8kReads9.2Score426Shelves
44. 444 皇 She Is the Empress 皇后是她 May Needs Twenty-Nine Days五月需要二十九天Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Past and Present Lives + Transmigration + Rebirth + Sweet for Me, Angsty for You] [The main story has a tragic ending; the bonus chapters have a happy ending] Before: [Timid, scheming cannon-fodder girl vs. gentle, calculating male immortal] After: [Daring, scheming actress vs. gentle ??? emperor] ⑴ Zhao Manshen, a struggling actress, transmigrated into a book. She became a minor cannon-fodder character assigned to accompany the heroine as part of her dowry. In the book 339Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! A timid yet dramatic female lead and a gentle yet cunning male lead. She transmigrates into an old-fashioned, melodramatic novel, becoming the fourth daughter of a concubine in the Prime Minister's household, the female lead's half-sister. Her mother died at birth, and her father neglected her. After ten years, she still couldn't escape her fate as cannon fodder, becoming her elder sister's dowry. The story should have followed the original plot, but unexpectedly, the prince (the male lead) takes a liking to her. Three months later, the fate of "Zhao Manxun" from the original novel—early death—arrives. Three years later, she reappears; the prince, who had been detached from power, has become the emperor, and she is his empress.

45. 445 掌 Pampered and Cherished 掌娇 Tomato Lychee Rice番茄荔枝饭Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted “The jade goblet is so lovely, with yellow wine flowing inside.”, The Book of Songs, “Han Lu” “Music spreads without end.”, Songs of Chu, “Far-Off Journey” The talented, beautiful, stern, and unapproachable Deputy General Wang of the imperial capital is getting married! His bride is a well-known laughingstock in the capital of Sichuan and Chongqing: Miss Xiao, who is over twenty and still unmarried. The noble young ladies of the imperial capital are overcome with grief. They beat their chests an 9Reads8.0Score—Shelves
46. 446 王 Don't Mess with the Princess Consort: She's Only Missing Virtue from the Five Elements! 王妃不能惹，她五行只缺德！ Jian Yu简钰Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Faithful Couple + Flirting Up a Storm + Goofball Comedy + Sweet and Satisfying Romance] Mu Yunshu transmigrates straight into a nightmare on her wedding night: she's caught in bed with another man, and her groom is the ruthless, unhinged Prince Rong Jiusi, a war god! Help! With his knife pressed to her throat, she begs for her life: “Your Highness, I’m an excellent doctor, beautiful, gentle, considerate, and understanding! Sparing my life is all gain and no loss!” He asks, “You’re gentle and co 61.9kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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    Ancient romance, completed, super nice! I especially loved the last one, it was absolutely amazing!

47. 447 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Was Forced to Get a Happy Ending with the Male Lead 穿书后被迫和男主HE了 Peach Blossom Blood Fragrance桃花血香Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + one-on-one] When Shi Youyou woke up, she had landed in the world of a novel. She had become the villainess. She thought that if she just followed the plot, she would be able to return to the real world. Who knew the male lead wouldn't play by the rules? Instead of doting on the heroine, he turned around and flirted with her. Male lead: “Do I look scary?” Shi Youyou: “...” He's a big bad wolf, plain and simple. Male lead: “You seem afraid of me?” Shi Yo 105Reads8.5Score—Shelves
48. 448 跪 After Begging Me to Switch Marriages, My Cousin Cried Herself to Death in the Slums 跪求我换亲后，堂妹哭死在贫民窟 Chai Bao柴宝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 941Reads9.2Score268Shelves

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    For many years, I've been a bookworm, and there are very few books I can actually finish. These few are all ancient Chinese romance novels about arranged marriages that blossom into love. The first one is intellectually stimulating and not at all stifling, with interconnected plots. The second is a hilarious and refreshing read, unlike other novels that feel cramped and tedious. The third one is about a character who gradually develops from a remote mountain village—a true "raising a child" story.

49. 449 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 4kReads8.9Score435Shelves

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    Seriously, they're incredibly good! I've been using Tomato for a long time, and these are the only ancient romance novels I really like.

50. 450 一 Part Ways in Peace, General, Let Me Be Beautiful on My Own 一别两宽，将军自重，妾身想独美 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 69.6kReads8.9Score14.9kShelves

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