Seeking High-Quality Historical Romance, No Transmigration, Rebirth, or System 求：高质量古风文（不喜欢穿越，重生，系统）

1. 651 白 Ode to White Hair 白头赋 Little Paper Boat纸船儿Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted In a daze, she seemed to see that young man again, standing in the spring sunshine as he asked her: “Do you have feelings for me?” 125Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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   No time travel, no reincarnation, this is so addictive I couldn't help but share it after watching it. It's so outrageous, you can't watch it alone in secret.

2. 652 酒 The Wine Gourd Talisman 酒壶箓 Dark Willow乌柳Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Charming, sweet young heiress VS scheming Taoist who dotes on his wife] [A formidable pair | Mutual attraction | Mysticism and demon-hunting | Sweet, swoony romance] The Taoist next door kept making me run into ghosts. Later, he became my husband. My name is Jing Shu. A handsome young Taoist moved in next door and became the adopted son of the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old Eunuch. When we first met, he chopped down my peach tree, said my star of romance was in the ascendant, and told me I was about to 1kReads9.1Score167Shelves

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   This is pretty good. No reincarnation, no time travel, more of a suspenseful supernatural story. The male lead knows from the first moment he sees the female lead that they are a match made in heaven, and then uses various methods to win her over. It's very good, highly recommended!

3. 653 佞 The Treacherous Minister's Beloved 佞臣娇宠 Flowers Flying Beneath the Moon月下飞花Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted Su Wanwan came to the capital to get married, only for her cousin to cheat on her. The most powerful noble in the land, the emperor’s brother-in-law, was cheated on at the same time. That was a lot to take in. Her head was spinning. Su Wanwan thought, if that nobleman’s wife could seduce her cousin, why couldn’t she marry her ex-husband? Gu Chengchun thought, if that bastard could steal his woman, why couldn’t he marry his country cousin? “Lord Gu, can you blow out the candle now? Our wedding ni 1.8kReads8.4Score258Shelves
4. 654 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.1Score184Shelves

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   The last two books and the third to last one are rebirth novels, but they are really good. The rest are pure ancient Chinese novels. Excluding the unfinished fourth book and the last book, which are angst-filled with tragic endings, every single one of them is amazing and worth reading.

5. 655 竹 Bamboo Horses and Green Plums 竹马弄青梅 Maple Bells Beneath My Feet脚下的枫铃Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted “He” and he grew up together, going from strangers to intimates. More than ten years later, the Prince Regent’s household had produced two great beauties. One was a brilliant scholar and warrior, while the other lazed about all day. Both were exceptional in their own way, and countless women had fallen for them. “He” was always provoking him, and every woman who came near him without exception was swept away by “him.” He would only smile indulgently and say nothing. But one day, a woman appeared 529Reads9.1Score100Shelves
6. 656 贵 A Noblewoman in Exile 贵女流亡 Yang Chuanchuan杨川川Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted Her maternal grandfather was the late emperor's mentor, with students and protégés all over the land. Her mother had been well-read since childhood and was the foremost talented woman of the previous dynasty. Her father rose from nothing, earned the late emperor's esteem, and attained the post of Minister of Personnel. Li Mingwei was the undisputed noble lady of the capital. One ill-fated marriage opened her eyes to the ways of the world. She left behind the splendor, retreated to the countrysid 1.2kReads9.0Score134Shelves

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   Warm and cozy pastoral life, imperial examination essay

7. 657 鸳 When Will the Mandarin Ducks Stop Repaying Their Debts? 鸳鸯相报何时了 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Du Weiyang had admired Gu Qinhuai for three years. She never expected him to suddenly become a prince consort, so in a fit of anger, she threw a smoke bomb into the wedding hall. Wei Xianyuan had also loved Princess Qi Yu for three years. He never expected her to suddenly be getting married, so in a fit of anger, he took advantage of the smoke bomb and tried to steal the bride! Unexpectedly, they failed to abduct anyone, the wedding did not descend into chaos, and the two of them became assass 571Reads8.5Score103Shelves
8. 658 风 A Beauty That Outshines the Nation 风华倾国 Young Master Tang唐家小主Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was the last princess of Mengxia. Ten years later, she is the foremost female grand preceptor of the Liuli Kingdom. In enemy territory, she makes careful moves, stirring up turmoil at court behind the scenes with her own hands, all to avenge a hatred that has cut deep! She had planned for everything, but his arrival was the one thing she never expected! He is the famed God of War, admired by women everywhere, yet he falls for her at first sight. Their encounter seems ordained 210Reads9.4Score—Shelves
9. 659 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   It's so good! The female lead is clear-headed, observant, and cautious. Although the male lead wasn't considerate at first, he's always on her side and is a hero who protects his country. The two slowly fall in love with each other. I was so excited about chapter 97! I hope the romance doesn't get too angsty.

10. 660 大 The Young Lady Is a Real Show-Off 大小姐是个秀儿 Little White Pile白色小乌堆Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted The eldest daughter of the Tang Chancellor’s household was sent to the Qiang Kingdom as a hostage when she was young, and returned ten years later with an arrogant, spoiled, and utterly unruly temperament. When she spots the powerful and handsome Prince Jing, she declares in front of the people of the capital, “You look exactly to my taste. Figure out how to fall madly in love with me.” One day, Prince Jing sees the she-devil treating a handsome man tenderly. Then he notices that the man’s featu 88Reads8.6Score—Shelves
11. 661 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.8kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    🍁She treated everyone with gentleness, yet met a tragic end.🔥🔥Meng Tang was a gentle and dignified empress, unassuming and unassuming, a true white lotus standing tall in the harem—everyone thought so, including the tyrant. 🔥He thought she would remain gentle forever.🔥Until the rebel army attacked the city, she leaped from the city wall, sacrificing herself for the city.

12. 662 郡 The Commandery Princess Made the Heir Cry Again 郡主又把世子惹哭了 Jiang Lingyi江聆一Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted She was a princess of the imperial family, yet her reputation was ruined and she was framed to death. Shen Lingshu regretted it so bitterly that she could have kicked herself, but thankfully, Heaven took pity on her and sent her back to her childhood! The first time she met the young heir, someone had shoved him to the ground, and he looked up at her with teary eyes. Shen Lingshu called him a poor little thing, then walked right past without even glancing at him. The second time they met, the pa 248Reads8.4Score—Shelves
13. 663 裙 The Minister Beneath Her Skirts: She Makes the Prince Regent Bow to Her 裙下权臣：她引摄政王折腰 Zheng Da Qian郑大钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Scheming heroine + power struggles + palace and household intrigue + strong female lead + prince + revenge and cathartic payback + mutual healing] In her previous life, Xie Deyin was sent by her husband, the Marquis of Pingyang, to the bed of a powerful regent to curry favor with him. She bore a son, only for her husband and his favored concubine to murder the child. Reborn, Xie Deyin vows to rise to the pinnacle of power, crush the scumbag and expose the fake saintess. She deliberately approac 11.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    [Cunning + Political Intrigue + Palace Intrigue + Strong Female Lead + Prince + Revenge + Mutual Redemption] Xie Deyin is reborn with a vengeance! In her past life, she was used as a tool in the Regent's bed by her scumbag husband. Reborn, she uses her schemes against the powerful minister to get revenge. But the Regent's eyes are filled with lust: "Trying to run away after using me?" She immediately corners him, her attempt to provoke him backfires, turning revenge into a wife-chasing game – so exciting!

14. 664 小 My Little Bride, the Overbearing King Has Come to Take You Home 小娘子，霸王逮你回家了 I Have Candy我有糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The spoiled young master Zhao Yulang, who had teased Xu Qing four years ago, was back in the capital. Everyone felt a chill for Xu Qing. Back then, why couldn't she have just let him hold her hand? Why did she have to take the matter all the way to the emperor? Well, now look. The spoiled young master had won great honors on the battlefield and become the valiant, battle-hardened King of Chu. Xu Qing thought, That troublemaker is back. I'd better run, or I might not be able to keep my hands to m 1.1kReads8.8Score143Shelves
15. 665 大 Scandalous Chronicles of the Dali Temple 大理寺绯闻日志 Hai Fuwei海馥薇Mystery430k WordsCompleted [Thai publication rights signed] [Black-on-the-outside, white-on-the-inside, arrogant and fierce commandery princess x white-on-the-outside, black-on-the-inside, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Royal shield destined to bear the crown prince's fate vs meticulous avenger] A heaven-blessed daughter, fighting fate itself. She refuses to yield. Ten years of planning, ruined in an instant. He accepts defeat. With a father who is vice president of the Secretariat and imperial tutor, 2.5kReads9.1Score327Shelves

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    These three books are recommended.

16. 666 娇 The Charming Princess Is Coming Home as His Bride! The Great General Spoils Her Rotten 娇媚长公主娶进府！大将军他超宠 Sui Wu岁无Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Princess Changji of the Great Yuan dynasty and the Grand General of the Cavalry get along terribly. The princess is always calling the general names behind his back, like “you scoundrel” and “you big bastard.” The onlookers waiting for the princess and general to finally fall out cheer them on: “Come on, fight already!” But they waited and waited, never seeing the two part ways. Instead, they saw General Shen escort the breathtakingly beautiful princess into his residence in 368Reads8.9Score100Shelves
17. 667 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves

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    High-quality ancient-style novels, no time travel, no cheat codes. They're really good, especially the first two. *The Golden Branch*: A thrilling love-hate entanglement. The heroine is born into wealth but her fate is fraught with twists and turns, struggling in the treacherous court. She unintentionally offends powerful figures, becoming embroiled in complex power struggles. Every step is precarious, a dilemma between love and survival. The male leads each have their own agendas, some deeply devoted, others harboring hidden schemes. Exquisite costumes and a magnificent palace paint a vivid picture of ancient times. The second book, *Deep Spring in Bianjing*, takes you into the prosperous Northern Song Dynasty, from the Lady of Rongguo to the concubine's daughter Meng Jiu Niang. The transformation of her identity and the cycle of fate, as depicted in *Deep Spring in Bianjing*, will draw you into the prosperous era of the Northern Song Dynasty. See how a reborn concubine's daughter uncovers the truth behind her past life's death amidst the turbulent court and inner palace. Come and read!

18. 668 疯 The Mad Empress Is Reborn and Finds Her Happy Ending with the Ice-Cold Imperial Preceptor 疯批女帝重生和高岭之花国师HE Endless Summer无尽夏Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Reborn + strong heroine and hero + female top and male bottom + coercive love + obsessive, unstable love interest] [A calculating, ruthless princess vs. a cold, ascetic, aloof master of the state] A strong heroine's rebirth and rise to power, a face-slapping revenge fantasy about punishing scumbags and growing stronger, and dragging a god from his pedestal. Princess Ling Xuan of Changming was gifted and undefeated on the battlefield, repelling foreign enemies and serving the imperial family all 410Reads7.6Score—Shelves
19. 669 藏 Hiding a Beauty in My Arms 藏娇入怀 Continuing a Faint Dream with My Pen笔续微梦Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Unhinged obsessive male lead VS enchanting beauty with a slender waist + coercive pursuit + one-on-one, both untouched + happy ending] The male lead is ruthless and cunning, but treats only the heroine well and keeps himself chaste. Later, he leads a rebellion and becomes emperor for her. The heroine is a stunning beauty with a scheming mind, focused entirely on revenge and willing to use men for her own ends. Ruan Hanjiao was born with blood that carried a rich, intoxicating fragrance, one tha 862Reads9.0Score100Shelves
20. 670 高 The Book of Gao Cheng 高澄书 MangoEVEHistorical1.2M WordsCompleted Those who mind transmigration or changes to the historical timeline should proceed with caution. The path of a brilliant young prodigy to becoming a powerful minister, and the king of memes at the end of Eastern Wei. He was said to be brilliant, yet also lecherous by nature. He was said to be resourceful, yet far too arrogant and domineering. He lived recklessly, but was too careless, and died at the hands of his own kitchen servant! After “I, I, the emperor, am a dog’s foot!” all that remained 232Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no time travel, no system, and the protagonist is the title itself: Gao Cheng, the king of gossip during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a famous "little driver" (a term for a womanizer who only lived to be 28). The main storyline is entirely historical, with fictional additions for emotions and details! If you don't know Gao Cheng and don't have time to Google him, let me first introduce him: a capable and powerful minister, the father of Lanling Wang, one of the Four Great Beauties, and the founder of the beastly Northern Qi Dynasty! He's quite bold, managing to get into his stepmother Zheng's carriage while his father was alive. After his father died, he became arrogant, daring to call the emperor a "dog-foot emperor," but still diligently working, traveling between two cities, and incidentally fighting battles, even capturing Wang Sizheng! Unfortunately, his death was also quite dramatic; he was assassinated by the cook. The key point is that the cook didn't use poison to kill him, but rather hacked him to death [crying]. So never offend the cook (he was never actually an emperor; he was posthumously honored as Wenxiang after the schizophrenic Gao Yang usurped the throne). The above are just simple historical records. The novel adds some plots, which can be considered as expanding and refining the character settings based on the original historical records, so it is emotionally impure.

21. 671 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 8.8kReads9.1Score982Shelves

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    These three are good.

22. 672 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves
23. 673 拒 I Refused the Imperial Palace, Yet Fell Right into the Regent's Trap 拒入深宫，却偏偏落入摄政王局中 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式11k WordsCompleted She refuses to enter the imperial palace, only to fall straight into the Regent's trap. 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, short story, no time travel or reincarnation elements.

24. 674 玉 Spring in the Jade Palace 玉殿春 Writer A-Xing写手阿星Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Gentle Noblewoman x Cunning, Patient Scholar] [Female Growth + Forbidden Love + Tormented Romance + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Redemption] Yan Qing was a noblewoman from a distinguished family. One day, on a whim, she saved Jiang Weiren, a poor scholar. Though they came from utterly different worlds, the two began to cross paths. The gentle young woman and the brooding young man fell for each other in secret. But then the Yan family fell from power. To protect her famil 3.2kReads9.2Score286Shelves
25. 675 箭 An Arrow Falls, and I Meet You 箭落逢君 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted An Arrow Falls, and We Meet 89Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 676 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Claims the Pearl 嫡女夺珠 Song Qiansheng宋浅声Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Lu Yangyang dreams that she is the real daughter of a duke's family, her face disfigured and her life stolen by someone else. In the future, her jealousy of the fake heiress will earn her the family's rejection. She will be married off in haste, then abused to death by her husband. The carriage sent to bring her back to the capital is already waiting at the gate. Lu Yangyang was born with superhuman strength. She refuses to believe in that fate, rolls up her sleeves, and heads back to the capita 20.5kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    I go back to these whenever I'm in a reading slump. They're all high-quality historical romance novels.

27. 677 皇 The Emperor Only Wants to Share a Splendid Realm with His Empress 皇帝只想和皇后娘娘共享锦绣山河 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted Qin Weimeng's grandfather was the reigning dynasty's chancellor and the emperor's mentor. Bearing the duty of staying by the emperor's side, she entered the imperial harem, determined to be a capable wife and a good empress. What she didn't know was that Emperor Yuwen Che wanted a wife who would share both hardship and joy with him, and that he had played a part in bringing her into the palace from the very beginning. 3.1kReads9.0Score207Shelves
28. 678 宁 Peace and Worry-Free Days in Ning'an 宁安无忧 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Peace and Security 702Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 679 未 A Child Out of Wedlock! The Chaste Prince Weeps and Begs Her Not to Divorce Him 未婚生子！禁欲王爷哭着求别和离 Seven Nights White七夜白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female physician + strong heroine + satisfying revenge + adorable babies + fake and real heiresses] She is the Ghost-Faced Poison Doctor. One moment, she’s herself; the next, she’s the unloved real daughter of a general’s household. At a royal banquet, she’s set up and caught in bed with the God of War prince, and the emperor decrees that they marry. On their wedding night, she takes the prince by force. Then it’s revealed that she wasn’t a virgin, and that she has an illegitimate daughter. The 14.6kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    This is the best time-travel drama ever! The female lead is powerful and easily tears apart scheming women, while the male lead can see right through them. It's not one of those dramas full of misunderstandings; it's super good! 🐞🐞 It's very good, without any dragging or unnecessary scenes, and the story structure is excellent. In short, it's hilarious! 🐓

30. 680 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Care for Himself 我的夫君柔弱不能自理 Diligent but Silent勤不语Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] I saved the whole capital by slacking off! I conquered the world through sheer bluster! Excerpt 1: “Your Highness, the Consort has been completely taken in by the Princess Consort. His Majesty wants us to pay compensation.” Jiang Chonghua: “Tell Father that if he has the nerve, he can talk to the Princess Consort himself.” “Your Highness, His Majesty wouldn’t dare. He says he’s afraid he’ll get dragged into it too.” Excerpt 2: “Your Highness, our two nations are at war, 23kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
31. 681 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.7kReads8.9Score901Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] I've already read this three times! This rebirth-themed ancient romance novel is absolutely amazing! Extremely high quality, superb writing, incredibly exciting plot, intricately woven together, the kind that gets you hooked the more you read! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

32. 682 盛 Spoiled and Cherished 盛宠娇娇 Which Way Is the Wind Blowing Today今天的风是什么方向Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [Delicate, soft-hearted, teary-eyed heroine VS steady, mighty God of War prince] [Both virgins, one-on-one romance, he pursues her] Yuan Ling is the fourth legitimate daughter of the Cui family of Jinling. Her beauty could put the moon to shame, and she has the alluring charm of an autumn moon. Yet her father shows her no affection, her mother neglects her, and her older half-sister bullies her every day. Then her second older brother accidentally got a maidservant of Prince Qin, Xiao Hongxuan, 1.3kReads8.8Score148Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A pure historical romance! Beautiful visuals and sweet romance!

33. 683 遥 Knowing Your Heart from Afar 遥遥知意 Bei Ye北耶Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Song Zhiyi never imagined that one day the Duke's estate would become her real home... Before her grandmother died, she entrusted Song Zhiyi to a dear friend, and so Song Zhiyi was sent to live at the Duke's estate. The old lady treated her like her own granddaughter, but Song Zhiyi understood that she would eventually have to leave. Everything changed after the Fourth Master returned. The old lady became her mother-in-law. Her sweet younger sister became her niece. Everything was turned upside 1.9kReads7.6Score207Shelves
34. 684 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.9Score209Shelves
35. 685 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 814Reads8.9Score156Shelves

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    You'll see once you open it!!! This is the first article that comes to mind when I see the topic of high quality; it would be a shame not to recommend it.

36. 686 吾 My Wife, Afu 吾妻阿福 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted [Reborn × Marriage First, Love Later] [Clingy, affectionate beauty vs. refined and elegant noble minister] Yuan Shujin (Yuan Afu) was lovely and charming, adored by her father and brothers from childhood, and born into a distinguished family. But one mistaken choice of lover cost her father and brothers their lives. Her sincere affection had been nothing but a tool for someone else, and in the end, she took her own life on a lonely night. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the y 2.6kReads8.9Score343Shelves
37. 687 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.4kReads9.2Score950Shelves
38. 688 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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    I don't feel like I've watched it too many times.

39. 689 富 Riches and Splendor 富贵芳华 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted When it came to Ning Fang’s idol, there was only one: Xia Zhenzhen, the Xia family’s legendary great-aunt, whose glory peaked more than a century ago! Renowned for her “exceptional intelligence,” she was chosen at just fifteen by a family of scholars and married into a prestigious household as the legitimate wife, despite being a merchant’s daughter. After the wedding, she and her husband were “deeply devoted to each other,” and even her mother-in-law praised her: “She is as good as my own daugh 4.8kReads9.3Score545Shelves
40. 690 及 When the Spring Breeze Turns Warm 及此春风暄 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [The Quiet, Reticent Little Princess × The Roaming Rogue with a Rascally Streak] [One-on-one romance + mutual healing + slow-to-warm heroine + hero who falls for her all on his own] On New Year's Eve in the twenty-third year of Zhengzhi, during the imperial family banquet, Fourth Prince Jiang Jingxian used a longsword to slaughter all his brothers. He ascended the throne with a forged imperial edict and changed the era name to Tian'an. In the first year of Tian'an, Emperor Tian'an sent the princ 5.3kReads9.2Score675Shelves

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    Having experienced the struggle for the throne, Jiang Lengxing could no longer sleep peacefully in her palace. So she volunteered to go to a temple to pray for blessings; her life had become stagnant, and she only wanted to spend the rest of her days in seclusion with a Buddhist lamp and a Buddhist temple. But where there's no certainty, there's always a change, and Lu Song was that change for her. A shameless, eccentric rogue. He lingered by her side every day: "Qingqing, the osmanthus flowers are blooming, wanna go for a walk? I found a delicious wonton shop, want to try it? Or, if Qingqing wants to worship Buddha and burn incense, I'll go with you."

41. 691 愿 I’d Be Content to Serve at Her Feet: I’ll Make My Lord Empress 愿为裙下臣之奉主为帝 I Am No Virtuous Woman妾非良人Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + romance (the leads aren’t each other’s first, and there are no obstacles in the way. This is definitely not a road to kindergarten). The sweetest romance ever!!! She teases him, and he tells her she has no manners or shame. Then she stops pursuing him, and he panics. 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who doesn't love a gentle man? I'm in love! [Eating popcorn emoji]

42. 692 嫡 The Eldest Princess 嫡长公主 Jun Su君素Fantastical Romance213k WordsCompleted As a princess destined to inherit the throne, Lu Ning is at her wit’s end. Her younger brother, the only other person in the family who could inherit the throne, has run away from home. With the throne suddenly thrust upon her, she has no choice but to run away too and search for him. Who would have thought that Lu Ning, newly arrived in the martial world, would fall into a marriage-fraud scheme at a banquet hosted by the Luo family? It turns out the so-called banquet is actually a matchmaking e 347Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    The first two are short historical romance stories, quite good and perfect for reading when you're bored. The author of the third one has excellent literary skills, especially in poetry; those familiar with this area can appreciate it. The last one… even after the cleansing, it still retains some of that charm, hehehe [laughs]

43. 693 宁 Tranquil Abyss 宁渊 Xing Ling星零Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted “Whoever wins the Master of Yinshan wins the realm.” These words set in motion an age-old game of strategy on the Tianyou Continent. For a thousand years, every ruler of the realm had been aided by Yinshan. Five hundred years ago, as the fate of the kingdom hung in the balance, the Master of Yinshan appeared and helped him unite the land. She was Mo Ningyuan, the Master of Yinshan, whose peerless talent had secured the kingdom, yet she never understood his lifelong obsession. He was Feng Linghan 36Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    I haven't read the first two books, but the summaries seem quite good. Ning Yuan is one of my favorites; the writing is delicate. Qing Jie is also good. Mei Gu Sheng Xiang is truly unforgettable. Xi Hua Zhi is a time-travel story, but whether or not it has that background doesn't really matter. Chun Ri Yan is quite famous. Gong Shu is sweet but rather bland. Jiang Le is okay at the beginning, but it gets a bit too far-fetched later on.

44. 694 神 Mad Divine Doctor: Even the King of Hell Dares Not Take Her 神医狂妃：阎王不敢收 City Lightyears城市光年Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Jingchen, the God of War of Great Chu and Prince Jing, is ruthless and violent, and has been struck by a strange poison. Lin Wan'er, an unfavored daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, is pushed into an icy pond by a vicious servant. When she opens her eyes again, she is a fully trained modern military doctor! With the silver needles in her hand and her unparalleled medical skills, she strikes back again and again. She even opens a clinic in the capital, making a name f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Warning: Read at Night] Is this a medical book or a cookbook? Who's responsible if I get hungry while reading? Does the author have some kind of obsession with food? Every time she finishes writing a thrilling surgery or political intrigue, she has to write about a meal! Crispy, juicy roasted sweet potatoes, hot noodle soup sprinkled with scallions, tangy and appetizing pickled bamboo shoots… Even the male lead, a war god who seems untouched by worldly concerns, has been turned into a foodie by the female lead! The most outrageous thing is: while performing an autopsy, the female lead is still thinking about whether to add more sugar to the braised pork for dinner… This relaxed feeling is absolutely amazing! Warning: Make sure you're full before reading, or you'll order takeout!

45. 695 柔 Soft Breeze 柔风 Little Fox Ruwei小狐濡尾Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Zhang Cui'e was born into poverty and endured untold suffering amid the chaos of war, leaving her cold in both manner and heart. By chance, she met Li Roufeng, the noble-born gentleman she had admired for years. Li Roufeng had lost everything in the war and struggled to survive, yet his devotion to his country and his refined integrity remained unchanged. Determined to rescue Prince Cheng and help him bring peace to the land, Li Roufeng gradually rekindled Zhang Cui'e's love and passion. In the 9Reads7.9Score—Shelves
46. 696 二 Married Again, Falling Under Her Spell 二嫁，诱她沉沦 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + He pursues her after losing her + Second male lead wins her heart + Traditional historical romance + Fictional setting + Characters and story are entirely fictional] The Xie family’s cousin, Liu Wen Yin, was a stunning beauty, but she was also a fool. Because her birth chart was considered too auspicious, she was promised as a concubine to Xie An when she came of age. Unhappy with his elders’ arrangement, Xie An got engaged to a woman from a prominent family and pushed 2.6kReads8.9Score273Shelves

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    No cheat codes, purely ancient Chinese romance.

47. 697 姜 Ginger 姜了 Desolate and Uninhabited荒芜人烟Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted My name is Jiang Liao. My mother said it meant “born only to die.” She wasn’t wrong. Though I am a princess of Jiang, I was born in the Cold Palace and destined to suffer cruelty and contempt. Even the heir of Northern Qi, held here as a hostage, mocked me: “Jiang Liao, you’re both princesses, so why are you lying on the ground while Princess Yihe rides on your back? Don’t you hate her?” I knew what he was trying to do by provoking me. He wanted to use me to escape Jiang, and perhaps even bring 275Reads7.6Score101Shelves
48. 698 乱 A Delicate Beauty in Troubled Times 乱世娇娘 Deer with Wine鹿有酒Ancient Romance650k WordsCompleted The Yi Dynasty is in turmoil, and the realm has fallen into chaos. To escape with her life, Yun Li has no choice but to leave her town in search of safer refuge. She never imagined that after all the effort it took to get there, she wouldn't find a peaceful haven, but the ruins of a living hell. In prison, no one cares whether she was wrongly arrested. Just as the whip is about to come down, someone orders them to stop. Yun Li looks up. In the darkness, a man is staring straight at her without 279Reads8.2Score—Shelves
49. 699 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score443Shelves

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    Five years of waiting in vain. If you encounter a jerk, leave him quickly!

50. 700 孤 The Lonely Moon Shines on Mountains and Rivers 孤月照山河 Clear Heart 123清心123Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot emphasizes logical consistency and clear cause and effect, without making characters inexplicably stupid. Leads: Jiang Linyue and Xiao Lin] In the eighteenth year of the Jianzhao era, Pei Yuanxiu had just placed third in the palace examinations. The young man rode a tall horse, full of youthful confidence. One glance could topple a city; a second could bring an empire to its knees. How much more so when it came to the heart of a young girl in full 3.1kReads8.2Score227Shelves

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    That's fantastic!

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