Historical Romance About Cousins, Nothing Too Shallow 表兄妹的古言文，不要小白

1. 1 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.2kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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   All the female leads are cousins ​​[kissing emoji] The first book is very sweet and good! The male lead has a good impression of the female lead at first sight, and falls in love with her after the second and third meetings. He basically tries to bump into her every day on his way to court. The female lead was originally very lively, but due to certain reasons, she lives with her aunt, who is the male lead's second aunt. The male lead's family and the female lead's aunt's family are all very nice. It's a very good book! [Shy emoji] In the second book, the female lead has a fiancé at the beginning (but he is a jerk). The female lead helps the male lead with some things, and the male lead falls in love with her first. The female lead is very well-behaved but not overly cautious (much better than the other cousins ​​in the mansion). The two of them are also very good. [Laughing] The third book is basically about married life. The male lead directly helps the female lead fight in the household. The male lead likes the female lead very much. They are very sweet. [Laughing] The male lead in the fourth book is very, very good. The female lead is a bit stubborn and doesn't easily trust anyone for some reason. But the male lead's love is still very presentable. It's just that the female lead is too stubborn. [Laughing] The female lead in the fifth book is particularly resilient. The male lead is arrogant and looks down on the female lead at first because she is very beautiful and smart. He wants to marry someone of higher status or with a promising future. (The female lead is smart and makes people feel comfortable when communicating. Her appearance is too outstanding. If the status/ability is too low, he may not be able to protect her.) The male lead's brothers and friends have all been considered as potential partners by the female lead (except for the male lead). The male lead sees through the female lead's thoughts at a glance. From the initial displeasure, embarrassment and disgust, he later falls in love without realizing it and keeps attracting her love but not getting it.

2. 2 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 17.1kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
3. 3 嫁 After Marrying My Childhood Friend's Cousin, My Husband Fights the Inner-Residence Battles for Me 嫁给竹马表哥后，夫君替我去宅斗 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + childhood sweethearts + married from the start + lighthearted, sweet romance] Gentle, clever official’s daughter VS domineering, calculating merchant’s son Shen Tang, daughter of a low-ranking official, marries her stepmother’s nephew, her childhood sweetheart and cousin, Qi Huaijing. With their families’ unequal status, an unkind mother-in-law, powerful half-brothers, and a young cousin in the capital who was once considered as a match for him, Shen Tang prepar 19.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
4. 4 表 The Young Lady Can't Stop Throwing Up, and the Heir Pampers Her Day and Night 表姑娘孕吐不止，世子他日宠夜哄 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [No Rebirth or Transmigration, Pure Historical Romance + Both Pure + One-Night Stand + Adorable Baby] Jiang Jinyue, a down-on-her-luck cousin, was staying at the Duke’s residence. She was always proper and cautious, and never dared get involved with Lu Yanting, the most distinguished young lord, for fear of displeasing her elders. For some reason, however, the young lord always went out of his way to look after her. Jiang Jinyue simply took it for the ordinary care an older cousin would show a 11.6kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves
5. 5 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
6. 6 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 110.5kReads9.3Score19kShelves

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   These two books are absolutely amazing; they're both overrated by their titles. The first one, in particular, features a truly powerful minister I've ever encountered.

7. 7 危 Danger! The Powerful Official I Wronged Has Become My Brother 危！渣过的权臣竟成了兄长 Nan Youyu南又予Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Controlled, unhinged Vice Minister of Justice × calculating, flirtatious, sweet-on-the-outside, sinister-within heroine] (Faux siblings + possessive obsession + flirtatious push and pull + secret midnight watching) Six months ago, Xie Wanyu seduced the local prefect, Pei Lin, to save her own life. But once the crisis passed, she decisively abandoned him and headed to the capital to find her father and take revenge. On the way, she met the Pei family's real daughter. Who could have guessed that 30.9kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves
8. 8 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Vicious Female Supporting Character Becomes a Bewitching Beauty 快穿：当恶毒女配是娇媚尤物后 Retirement Dream退休的梦Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Selfish, Vicious Female Lead + Beloved by All + Love at First Sight + No Fixed Couple + Immersive Roleplay] Ye Jiaoyue is a succubus who feeds on love, and beauty is her natural gift. After an accident binds her to a System, she begins traveling between worlds and playing the villainess. From then on, the favored sons of heaven in every world fall at her feet, eyes burning with desire. They become lovesick and obsessed with her! ① The gold-digging roommate of the female lead in a runaway-with-t 15.2kReads8.2Score654Shelves

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   The first book, chapter 79, features the male protagonist's scheming cousin, Wan Sihua. In the original story, the female protagonist is laid-back and wins without doing anything, while the male protagonist's scheming Wan Sihua cousin uses every means possible but is ultimately driven out. But what if this seemingly weak and helpless Wan Sihua cousin completely captures the male protagonist's heart? Can the female protagonist still be laid-back? The second book, chapter 172, features the white lotus cousin who seduces the male protagonist's cousin in order to get close to the prince in the sixth world of the ancient romance novel. The third book, chapter 90, features a vicious and scheming cousin in the fourth world. The fourth world is set during the reign of Emperor Jing of Han, and features the cousin of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. The fifth world is set during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. The sixth world is set during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Song, Zhao Heng. The seventh world is set during the reign of Emperor Chenghua of Ming, Zhu Gutang. The eighth world is set during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of Yongzheng, Yinzhen. Since ancient times, cousins ​​have often become cannon fodder, and childhood sweethearts rarely become a couple. Being a cousin is difficult, but being an emperor's cousin is even more difficult! Transmigrated into the body of the emperor's cousin, how can she avoid becoming cannon fodder and achieve happiness when faced with the choice between power and beauty?

9. 9 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Female Supporting Character Betrays the Male Lead, She's Locked Up in Tears 快穿：渣了男主后女配被关哭了 Wang Mumu Ya王木木吖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [She never breaks character. The heroine is a real scumbag, no good person, with jealousy-fueled showdowns and regretful exes all around her. A hint of irresistible Mary Sue charm.] What do you do when you transmigrate into the role of a vicious supporting female character who has to do bad things? Su Yu’s answer is: Obviously, keep doing bad things! An outstanding graduate of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Su Yu’s mission is to become a cannon-fodder supporting heroine, win the male lead over 39kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
10. 10 快 Quick Transmigration: After Faking My Death, I Became His White Moonlight 快穿女配：死遁后我成了白月光 If Not for the Jade Maidens若非群玉Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Characters Stay True] [A Touch of a Harem] [Heroine Is a Bit of a Heartbreaker] After transmigrating, Shen Yaoyao binds herself to a Supporting Female Character System. As a supporting character, she might be obsessive and deranged, spoiled and arrogant, or petty and scheming. No matter what, she always ends up hated by the male lead, crushed by the heroine, and meeting a miserable end. Shen Yaoyao: “...That sounds kind of interesting.” So she diligently played her original character 6kReads8.9Score310Shelves
11. 11 快 Quick Transmigration: The Emperor's Cousin Doesn't Want to Be a Disposable Character 快穿之皇帝的表妹不想做炮灰 Leaning on the Rail凭阑人Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted World One: During the reign of Emperor Jing of Han, cousin of Liu Che, the future Emperor Wu of Han World Two: At the end of the Sui dynasty and beginning of the Tang, cousin of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang World Three: During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Song, cousin of Zhao Heng, Emperor Zhenzong of Song World Four: During the Chenghua era, cousin of Zhu Youcheng, Emperor Xiaozong of Ming World Five: During the Kangxi era, cousin of Yinzhen, the Yongzheng Emperor Since ancient times, 1.3kReads5.5Score115Shelves
12. 12 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 244.1kReads9.2Score32.2kShelves

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    "She feigns innocence and cleverness, lies endlessly, and is full of scheming, yet I only want her. The eldest son of the Xie family is a man of refined character and elegant bearing, who takes in his down-on-his-luck cousin, Wanruo, who comes seeking refuge. At night, Xie Xianyu presses Wanruo down on the bed, kisses the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, and torments her, his clear eyes, bright during the day, now tinged with a dark, lustful glint."

13. 13 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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    1. Initially, the female lead seduced the male lead for the sake of her younger brother and her own life, then ran away. 2. The male and female leads are cousins; the male lead is a spoiled young master, and the female lead is a sickly beauty. 3. The female lead is a time traveler, originally the emperor's cousin, who was disliked for being too demanding. Watch how the female lead reverses fate. 4. My love for my wife surpasses my achievements.

14. 14 后 Tears of the Harem Beauties 后宫美人泪 Pomelo and Tangyuan柚子和丸子Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted An ensemble harem drama, following a group of young women who enter the imperial palace. For power, family, and love, they struggle to survive and climb to the very top, each hoping to become the one and only victor. In the end, however, they discover that in this world, no one can truly win. 188Reads6.9Score—Shelves
15. 15 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court 凤临朝 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Princess Zhaode, who surrounded the Xue residence at night and whipped her consort, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious rake in Yingjing who has been jilted by two former fiancées. At twenty-four, he’s still a bachelor. People laugh behind their backs: a discarded wife and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is weak, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her take action with swift, decisive ruthlessness. They say Pei Sanlang is an idle wastrel 1.2kReads9.0Score184Shelves
16. 16 表 The Years of the Cousin and the Coldhearted Young Lord 表姑娘和清冷世子的那些年 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted Timid, sincere cousin & cool, restrained young lord A devoted, sugary romance, with a completely traditional setting, an older man raising the heroine, a high-and-mighty beauty brought down from her pedestal, and the heroine's growth When Hu Qingjia first arrives at the Jinghai Marquis Manor as a young cousin, she is cautious at every turn, always on edge and never daring to overstep in the slightest. But as she spends her days with the family, she discovers that the Jinghai Marquis Manor is ac 8.9kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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    It's absolutely amazing! The last time I read a romance novel was a year and a half ago. Do you even realize how good this one is? It's so good!

17. 17 表 The Young Lady from a Side Branch Comes to the Capital 表姑娘进京了 Back and Forth Between Dreams梦间来回Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted (Short drama rights sold. Stay tuned.) Clear-headed, level-headed heroine vs. proud, scheming hero (Devoted to one another + marriage before love + powerful man lowers his pride + coercive pursuit) With both her parents dead, Xu Shuyao had no choice but to go to the capital and seek support from her aunt, so that she and her younger brother could have someone to rely on. Her aunt’s husband’s family was the illustrious Duke Chengguo’s household. New to the capital, she planned carefully, remain 13.8kReads8.4Score1.5kShelves

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    I recommend you check these out.

18. 18 表 The Young Lady Is Being Matched for Marriage, and the Heir Drops His Act 表姑娘议亲，世子不装了 I Don't Use an Umbrella in the Rain雨天不打伞呀Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + secretly planned for a long time + mostly domestic life + no rebirth or transmigration + the second male lead grows as a person, with no groveling redemption arc] Wen Shiyuan lost both her parents at a young age and had no choice but to go to the capital to seek refuge with 18.2kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    The last three aren't, but they're still incredibly beautiful and super sweet.

19. 19 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
20. 20 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves
21. 21 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
22. 22 心 The Scheming Beauty's Tale of Climbing the Social Ladder 心机美人攀高枝记 Lionheart狮子心Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated.) [Scheming beauty rises to power + Black lotus heroine + Male lead is an aloof paragon + Heroine stops at nothing + The male lead’s desperate pursuit] Su Wansi is an orphan living under the roof of the Duke of Xue’s residence. After losing both her parents, she endures cold stares, ridicule, and scorn, tasting all the bitterness of depending on others. It takes every ounce of her effort just to secure a foothold in the Duke of Xue’s 9.2kReads8.7Score848Shelves

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    🔥🔥This book is amazing! The female lead is the male lead's cousin, who lives in his house. She uses a combination of cunning and feigned weakness to win his favor and defeat his unrequited love. It's incredible!!! It's still being updated, and I think it's definitely worth following along with!!!

23. 23 温 My Gentle Cousin Turned Into a Madman? Cancel the Wedding, Now! 温润表兄变疯批？退退退退婚！ Layer Upon Layer, Like a Painting重重似画Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + male lead is reborn] When Shen Lichu first arrives in Yanjing, she falls at first sight for the brilliant, refined Heir Ning, a man as bright and aloof as the moon. She hears that he is disciplined and courteous, gentle yet distant, like snow atop a lofty mountain: beautiful to behold but impossible to reach. Fortunately, her aunt does everything she can to bring them together, and Shen Lichu makes a careful effort to win him over. She gets her wish: Lu Shiji falls for her, 29kReads8.1Score3kShelves
24. 24 表 My Cousin Has Stopped Chasing Me, So Now the Heir Is Fighting to Win Her Back 表妹不追了，世子他又争又抢 Mayfly Feather蜉羽Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted Mu Ziyang, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Linyang Marquis, is a headstrong, spoiled young lady. She is hopelessly in love with her “cousin,” the heir to Prince Qi, Wei Zhan, even though they have barely any connection. Although Wei Zhan has told her countless times that he has no feelings for her, she remains full of confidence. That is, until nightmares plague her for a whole month. In them, she dies, and dies inside the Prince Qi’s residence. Mu Ziyang is so terrified she feels as thoug 7.1kReads6.8Score694Shelves
25. 25 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.9kReads9.1Score356Shelves

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    "I was reborn, solely to defy fate for you!" A sweet and gentle cousin x a crazy and eccentric cousin [drooling emoji] A great read! Kids will love it!

26. 26 娇 A Spring Nap Beneath the Begonia Blossoms 娇棠春睡 Tea Cakes Aren't Tea茶饼不是茶Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Original Title: A Spring Slumber in the Jade Hall "Delicate Beauty × Duke’s Heir" The male lead fights tooth and nail for her A delicate cousin with nowhere else to turn vs. a noble gentleman as bright and unblemished as the moon The heroine hides her true personality at first, playing the fool to outwit her enemies. As the story progresses, the male lead gradually discovers her true nature. The male lead, at first: My frail cousin who can’t even look after herself. The male lead, later: My del 10.1kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
27. 27 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.4kReads8.5Score5.3kShelves

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    All three of these are super good! [Heart emojis]

28. 28 纵 Spoiled: Scheming to Marry My Cousin 纵宠：谋娶表妹 Xuanxuan Like Water萱萱若水Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + doting romance + not a strong female lead] Shen Wu is descended from a daughter of the Xie family who married out. Her family was once distinguished but has since fallen into decline, and her mother, born into a noble family, worked herself to death at an early age. As he lay gravely ill and near death, her father entrusted her marriage to relatives in the clan. They coveted her beauty and planned to marry her off to one of their own sons’ superiors as a pawn to curry favor. U 2.7kReads8.8Score393Shelves

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    🔥Shen Wu, though born into a noble family, was overworked and exhausted. On his deathbed, her father entrusted her marriage to relatives. Unwilling to be a pawn, Shen Wu was rescued and brought into the Xie family by chance. Determined to find her own way out, she aimed for the palace or to marry her fourth cousin, Xie Huaiqing. However, her usually aloof eldest cousin, Xie Huaizhang, had his eye on her… [Sending heart] 🌈Follow Qingning for a book-reading adventure! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

29. 29 穿 I Became the Second Female Lead in an Angsty Novel, So I'm Lying Flat 穿成虐文女二我躺平了 Purple-Robed Evil Emperor紫裳邪皇Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted (Both leads are pure; the heroine is beautiful, sweet, and clever.) Cheng Qingqing is a modern young woman who transmigrates into a book as the doomed second female lead, a relative staying at the Duke’s residence. The second female lead is breathtakingly beautiful but brainless, spending all her time scheming to seduce the heir and the Third Prince. Cheng Qingqing is speechless at this plot. She isn’t boy-crazy, but she has no choice but to follow the story. While playing her part, she quietly 16.8kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
30. 30 娇 The Delicate Cousin, Loved by the Heir Apparent Against Her Will 娇软表姑娘，世子强制爱 Ling Xueyue泠雪月Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted A beautiful, delicate young cousin vs. a cool, domineering heir (both leads are each other's first) Her story: Shen Shu is breathtakingly beautiful, with skin like ice and bones like jade. She's known as the greatest beauty in Huaizhou. But her mother died young, her father doesn't love her, and her background is full of hardship. With no choice, she fled to another place and sought refuge at the Duke of Dingguo's estate. An orphan living under someone else's roof, she only wanted to keep her h 3.6kReads8.8Score362Shelves
31. 31 表 The Beautiful, Delicate Cousin Makes the Powerful Minister Bend at the Waist 表姑娘又美又娇，惹得权臣折了腰 Sailing with Evening Intentions晚意行舟Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration: Cannon-Fodder Girl x Cold and Powerful Official, The Plot Goes Off Course, Sweet and Satisfying Comeback, She Rides His Coattails to the Top!] Jiang Wan transmigrated into a book and became a pushover, squeezed by her legitimate elder sister above and challenged by her ambitious younger half-sister below. The original owner was timid and easy to bully, living a miserable life and destined to be killed off after just a few chapters. The problem was, when Jiang Wan arrived 22.1kReads8.8Score2.8kShelves

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended!

32. 32 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.4kReads9.3Score939Shelves

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    Ji Yaoqing was taken in by the Shen family at the age of six. He said, "Don't be afraid, brother." She hid her feelings and married someone else according to her brother's wishes. Only after her death did she realize that he was also deeply in love with her and couldn't extricate himself. Shen Qian carried many responsibilities: his father's death and the hatred for Qingqing's family. He dared not and could not bear to drag a young girl into the mire. Until he was ambushed and remembered his past life, the aloof and noble official in the court, as everyone described him, went completely mad.

33. 33 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    The first book was incredibly good, absolutely divine, a paradise on earth [Admiration]. As for the second book, I really couldn't understand the ending; I didn't finish it, but it seemed to correspond to the male lead's extremely strong possessiveness.

34. 34 嫡 The Legitimate Elder Brother (The Original Novel Behind the Screen Adaptation Hidden Pearl, Starring Zhao Xixi and Zhang Chi) 嫡兄（赵夕汐、张翅主演影视《藏珠》原著） Green Lamp青灯Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted The original novel of The Hidden Pearl, starring Zhao Xixi and Zhang Chi, with a special appearance by Zhang Hongming. Li Chuchu is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. Under the harsh suppression of the principal wife, she keeps her head down, conceals her talents, and lives quietly in a corner of the estate, hoping only for a suitable marriage. Little does she know that a devil has been lurking by her side, cutting off every chance of marriage and e 2.1kReads9.0Score156Shelves
35. 35 我 I'm the Lucky Star Who Brings My Brother Good Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune 我是福星旺我哥，旺旺旺旺旺旺旺 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted Beautiful and kind-hearted lucky heroine × a doting Crown Prince who has everything go his way [Those Who Love Their Wives Thrive] Gu Yuechan, bearing the title of Lucky Star, was content to be a living good-luck charm. Growing up, all it took was one call of “Big Brother” to solve any problem. Gu Yuechan often said, “My big brother is the most amazing person in the world!” She watched as her brother came top in the imperial exams and became the Crown Prince, second only to the emperor and abov 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She always saw him as her protector, calling him "brother" constantly. He passed the imperial examinations with flying colors, wielding immense power and becoming the high-ranking crown prince. She hoped her brother would find her a good husband. [Sending a heart] But he didn't want to be her brother; he only wanted to be her husband. ✨ Pseudo-siblings|Lucky Little Star × Doting, Overpowered Crown Prince

36. 36 娘 My Lady, Your Secret Identity Is Showing, and Your Husband Is Your Secret Identity 娘子你马甲掉了，夫君是你的马甲 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The rating has just been posted and is bound to rise [A luckless princess of the prince's household hiding beneath the guise of a village girl VS the richest man's son, a prince living among the people, hiding beneath the guise of a penniless scholar] [Secret identities + male lead falling for her on his own + female lead plagued by misfortune + mutual salvation + traditional historical romance + happy ending + both leads' first love] When they first met, Jiang Jinjin was a country girl, and Wen 774Reads6.4Score107Shelves
37. 37 大 My Older Cousin Always Thinks I'm a Scheming, Wicked Woman 大表哥总以为我是心机坏女人 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [Cold, ruthless, powerful older cousin × beautiful, lonely, resilient younger cousin | One-on-one romance | Both inexperienced | Not a strong female lead] Shen Baozhu was strikingly beautiful, but with both her parents dead, she had no one to rely on. Her uncle’s family was heartless and unprincipled, and planned to sell her as a concubine to the county magistrate once her period of mourning was over. Unable to escape, she heard that the fourth young master of the Xie family was in Xuzhou to att 426Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 墨 Ink-Washed Orchid Pavilion 墨染兰亭 Going South Alone独独南行Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted Her mother had only ever told Rong Yan that when she grew up, she must never choose a military man as her husband. If she married one, she would spend her whole life on tenterhooks. But her mother had never told her that civil officials might not be any better than military men. They delighted in manipulating the shifting tides of power, scheming and plotting, and putting themselves in the thick of it. Wasn't that just as dangerous as walking on a knife's edge? They might even draw you into thei 15kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
39. 39 侯 The Marquis's Cousin 侯府表小姐 A Road Dyed in Splendor路染芳华Ancient Romance704k WordsCompleted Meng Chaoyan arrived at the marquis's residence with a fortune to seek treatment for her eye condition. But on her very first day there, she nearly lost her chastity. Her eldest cousin tried everything to win her over, even drugging her and ruining her reputation, but the male lead came to her rescue. They were only one move away from disaster, and nearly ended up calling each other uncle and sister-in-law. Then, after their wedding, her husband pinned her against the wall, his eyes red. “Zhaozh 687Reads—Score106Shelves
40. 40 和 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 Xi Moxi喜沫兮Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 784Reads7.0Score104Shelves
41. 41 勾 After Seducing the Cold, Powerful Official, the Young Lady Is Snatched Away 勾引清冷权臣后，表姑娘被强夺了 Jiang Hanuan江寒暖Ancient Romance542k WordsOngoing [Alluring, obedient temptress × cool, abstinent, cunning powerful official] (HE, possessive love + a scheming heroine who seduces him + an untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + devoted to each other) Ye Rou was reborn on the day her reputation was ruined, but she accidentally stumbled upon Pei Nianqing, eldest son of the Pei family, interrogating an assassin. The aloof, proud man seized her by the throat, pinning her in a corner and demanding to know what she had seen. The aphrodis 878Reads8.4Score108Shelves
42. 42 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Coax, but My Boyfriend Spoils Me Every Day 青梅难哄，竹马折腰日日宠 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + slow and steady love + early Tang setting] As soon as Yu Nianqiu finishes her mourning period, the Ji family comes to break off the engagement. Yu Nianqiu turns away and bursts out laughing. That means I don't have to get married! Unfortunately, the emperor issues an edict requiring her to marry, so she has no choice but to recruit an honest, easy-to-manage live-in husband. As soon as the news gets out, talented young men come flocking. The scholar: “I am gentle 1kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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    🐱Sugar-free and irresistibly charming! ① A dignified and gentle noblewoman × A ruthless and cunning rich merchant's son. Childhood sweethearts, on the surface, the male lead is hopelessly in love with the female lead, finally managing to marry her, showering her with sweet words inside! Outside, he strikes hard, refusing to let anyone bully his wife! Secretly, the female lead has long also fallen for the male lead, and the year he cast his gaze upon her, she actively steps into his heart. [Admiration] ② A down-on-her-luck but pure childhood sweetheart × A handsome young man who is her childhood friend. The intelligent and resilient female lead returns to her hometown with her younger brother after losing her parents. The male lead, following his heart, sees the person hidden in his heart again, [you'll appreciate the details] Unexpectedly, a stroke of luck arrives when the female lead's fiancé's family comes to annul the engagement! Contacting her parents, actively seducing her, he seeks to take her place! [Shy][Shy]

43. 43 为 For the Sake of Marrying My Cousin 为了和表妹成亲 Recognizing Flowers at Dawn朝花夕识Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted Ye Wanning was reborn as an orphan forced to live under someone else's roof, with only her unparalleled beauty to her name. In her previous life, she had been born into a noble family. Her childhood friend was a talented scholar from Sanjiang who silently protected her; her fiancé was a junior minister at the Court of Judicial Review who landed in prison for her sake; and the crown prince had fallen in love with her at first sight. Then all three stood by and let her father and brothers die. Reb 14.1kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    It's so beautiful, don't miss it!

44. 44 汉 Han Dynasty Reincarnation: My Cousin Is Huo Qubing 汉穿：我表哥是霍去病 I'd Gladly Share a Dream with You甘与子同梦Female-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted Content warnings: 1. The main couple are first cousins. If you can’t accept that, don’t read. First cousins marrying was normal in the Han Dynasty two thousand years ago! 2. Liu Che is extremely biased in favor of Huo Qubing. The female lead always comes second! 3. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It is not a wish-fulfillment story! That’s how the story is set up. Don’t skip the setting, then complain afterward that you can’t accept it. That would only make things miserable for both of us. 2.6kReads8.6Score238Shelves

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    She transmigrated into the body of Liu Che and Wei Zifu's second daughter, her uncle was Wei Qing, and her love interest was her cousin Huo Qubing (the kind of blood relative).

45. 45 穿 After Transmigrating, My Idol and I Became Cousins 穿越后我和爱豆成了表兄妹 Dozing Fox打盹狐狸Ancient Romance468k WordsCompleted [Faux cousins] Zhu Xiyuan transmigrates into the body of Jiang Wan'er in ancient times. Her cousin, the heir apparent Song Huailin, looks exactly like her idol, but their first meeting shatters the idol filter she'd built up over the years. From then on, he becomes her nightmare. A delicate, distant cousin comes to live at Song Huailin's home. She gets along well with everyone else, but whenever she sees him, her eyes are always filled with fear as she softly calls him “Cousin Heir Apparent.” Af 1.2kReads9.0Score126Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a cousin who lives in the male protagonist's family. She is somewhat in awe of the male protagonist, who takes the initiative to win her over. The female protagonist moves to a royal palace with her mother, and the male protagonist is her stepbrother. The male protagonist saves the female protagonist from danger several times, and she secretly falls in love with him. The male protagonist also gradually falls in love with the female protagonist, but he is the heir of the royal palace, and the responsibilities he bears prevent them from being together. The female protagonist plans to make a deal to marry another heir disguised as a man.

46. 46 交 I Traded My Father and Brothers, So Why Are You Crying When I'm the Prince's Favorite? 交换父兄，我成王府团宠你哭什么 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance781k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Xingluo had poured her heart and soul into securing a bright future for her father and brothers. At last, just as her family reached the height of its power, her sister suddenly returned home and stole their affection, along with her marriage to the crown prince. Only when she was dying did Wen Xingluo learn that her father and brothers had always hated her for being calculating and manipulative. They loved only her sweet, gentle sister. When she opens her eyes again, W 81kReads8.4Score11.8kShelves
47. 47 快 Quick Transmigration: This Second Male Lead Is a Little Cold 快穿：这个男二不太冷 The Hero of the State邦之桀兮Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Conquest-focused, Slow Transmigration, No Fixed CP, Not a Strong Female Lead Wish-Fulfillment Story] To change the miserable fate of the sickly Lin Xi, who was chosen by a System, transmigrates into one small world after another and becomes the cousins of the male leads, the doomed second leads who die young in each world. Since they're close by, she can win their hearts first. Lin Xi says, "Cousin, don't run away. Your sweet and considerate little cousin will treat you well." 1. The scholar co 8.1kReads8.8Score776Shelves

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    Highly recommended! There are no fixed pairings. Poor scholar cousin VS kind and understanding childhood sweetheart cousin VS cunning CEO from a wealthy family who is skilled in both literature and martial arts VS bright and righteous senior brother VS pitiful junior sister washed-up e-sports player VS stunningly beautiful superstar!

48. 48 表 Cousin, May All Be Well 表妹万安 Zisang Fei子桑翡Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted Shen Nanhui and Ji Hengyu, the heir to the Prince of Qiyang, are cousins who grew up together. Ji Hengyu is radiant and impossibly handsome, and the noblewomen of Luoyang envy Shen Nanhui for having the advantage of being so close to him. Everyone in the prince’s household knows she loves him, but what they don’t know is that her cousin loathes her and can barely stand her. When her cousin returns from his travels, he brings back a beautiful woman. Uninhibited and carefree, she invents all sorts 1.2kReads—Score157Shelves

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    Shen Nan Hui is Ji Heng Yu's cousin, their childhood sweetheart. At first, he avoided her like the plague. Later, the man from his past life returned. But Ji Heng Yu didn't remember having such a cousin; he even suspected she was his mother's illegitimate daughter. He tentatively probed, eventually getting himself involved. From suspicion to the repeated calls of "Hui Hui," it was as if she was "training a dog."

49. 49 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: I Only Want to Be a Cousin, Not a Concubine 穿书之我只想当表妹，不想做妾 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + romance + satisfying revenge + everyday life] Zhou Qiongyue was praying for a chance to lie flat, only to transmigrate into a household-intrigue novel she'd read. The catch was that she wasn't the heroine. The heroine was Xie Zixin, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping. The male lead was Zhou Qiongyue's childhood friend, her second imperial cousin. Zhou Qiongyue, meanwhile, was a lovesick supporting female character who wa 14.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    🎊Highly Recommend Four Cousin Romance Novels💥 🎉① A strategy-driven, quick transmigration novel✨ Each story is long and exciting🌟 The first is a scholar cousin in a farming ancient romance; the second is a prince cousin in a domestic intrigue ancient romance… In short, there are many short stories about cousins, super good-looking. The only drawback is that the author is still updating, with less than 500 chapters yet. If you can accept serialized novels, this is a great investment🍀 🎉② A transmigration ancient romance novel✨ A delicate yet scheming, clear-headed female lead ⅴs a domineering yet gentle male lead🌈 After transmigrating into a book as the second female lead, Cheng Qingqing follows the plot while scheming her way out. Knowing the tragic ending of the second female lead in the book, she tries her best to make the male lead fall in love with her. Although she also falls in love with the male lead in the process, she is very restrained because she clearly knows what she wants. She is determined not to be a concubine, and even if she becomes a wife, she can only have him. If it doesn't work out, she will leave🍀

50. 50 茶 The Tea-Playing Little White Flower Is Sweet and Obedient 茶艺小白花，她又乖又软 Grapes Are Quite Sweet葡萄挺甜的Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.7kReads8.9Score113Shelves

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    The story perfectly captures the essence of cousins ​​in a traditional Chinese romance. The female lead's personality is reminiscent of Lin Daiyu—a bit temperamental but incredibly easy to please. The daily interactions between the young couple are incredibly sweet.

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