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. 751 讹 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 362Reads6.9Score104Shelves

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   Beautifully written, vivid story, distinctive female lead, lighthearted and enjoyable, a super stress-relieving book.

2. 752 仵 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 73Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 753 疯 When the Mad and Clingy Childhood Friend Cries, the Spoiled Young Lord Panics 疯娇青梅一哭，纨绔世子爷慌了 Guest Beneath the Green Lamp11青灯不归客11Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Mutual First Love + Regretful Pursuit + Romantic Tension] Lin Mianmian had a secret: she was in love with the general who had raised her. Her rival and childhood friend Jiang Yizhou had a secret of his own: he had fallen for his cousin, who was eight years older than him. They shared their secrets and conspired together, like two rats crawling through a gutter, guarding their feelings where they would never see the light of day. When her adoptive father and his cousin became 443Reads6.9Score—Shelves
4. 754 甘 Glad to Share a Branch with You 甘与子同枝 Copper Gong Sha铜锣刹Ancient Romance276k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + power-play romance + love rivals + melodramatic angst + intense romance + old-school flavor] *The male lead is blind at first *The female lead has another first love Headstrong wildflower × affection-starved, untouchable nobleman Cover title: I Really Didn't Mean to Get the Blind Crown Prince's Attention Feng Langrong is the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her life has gone smoothly since childhood, except that the 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient romance novels without rebirth or cheat codes

5. 755 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 756 少 The Young Master's Maid Tops the Imperial Exams 少爷的小丫鬟金榜题名了 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance428k WordsCompleted [The story of a clever, unassuming maid and several young masters: one humble woman's road to a comeback] “Good news! Someone from the Qi family has made the imperial honor roll!” “Are you sure there's no mistake? No one from our household took the imperial exams this year.” “No mistake! It's that maid of yours, Liu Shi. She disguised herself as a man, took the exams, and came out top! The Qi household really does deserve its reputation as a family of scholars. Even one of its maids is so brilli 961Reads9.2Score133Shelves

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   These are all pure ancient romance novels without time travel or cheat codes that I've read and still have on my bookshelf. The third one, in particular, is a perfect substitute for a classic novel; it's full of ancient charm and the author is very cultured.

7. 757 首 After the Grand Secretary Abandoned Our Wedding for His Childhood Sweetheart, I Was Sent to Marry for Peace 首辅为小青梅弃婚后，我去和亲了 Yi Laicai易来彩Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted [The second male lead chases her into the crematorium + regret arc + both virgins] When Xie Yuheng abandoned her once again for his childhood sweetheart at their engagement banquet, Shen Zhaoli knew it was time to end their three-year entanglement. She shed her red wedding finery and, for the sake of her country, agreed to marry into the Northern Liang royal family. On the day of her departure, Xie Yuheng solemnly said that duty came first, and promised that when he returned, she would still hav 1.6kReads6.7Score208Shelves
8. 758 命 The Fate-Matching Division 命理配平分部 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物58k WordsCompleted Fate-Matching Division 5Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 759 牧 Mu Nanbei 牧楠北 Wen Shao文少Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing That dog emperor slaughtered my entire family. One hundred thousand Mu soldiers stained Xishi Valley with blood, leaving not a single body behind. How could I smile and forget a blood feud like this? You killed my kin, so I'll plot against your court. You destroyed my home, so I'll take your empire. From a homeless orphan wandering the streets to the mastermind stirring up the world, Mu Nanbei steps across mountains of corpses and seas of blood, gazing coldly at the figure seated in the Golden H —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   None of these books involve time travel. If I had to pick one, the fourth one features the second female lead who travels through time. The logic is very clear, and overall I really like the female leads in these books. Feel free to add these if you're looking for something to read; they're all great! [Admiration][Admiration]

10. 760 枕 Pillow of Beauty 枕姝色 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted Now published under the title The Young Man in Fine Clothes and on Fine Horses [Stoic general x fallen noblewoman, mutual healing, traditional historical romance, with no rebirth, transmigration, or golden finger] She was a noblewoman from a powerful family, beautiful and radiant, but when her family fell into decline, she became an orphan everyone could bully. Gu Lin protected and pampered her, but refused to marry her. Later, when the young man went away and matchmakers crowded her doorstep, s 10.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
11. 761 太 The Crown Princess Is a Master of Political Schemes 太子妃她权谋超群 Li Yun Tong An离云童安Ancient Romance290k WordsOngoing (A story of two devoted and powerful leads, political scheming, and love after marriage that grows gradually, with no melodrama or awful relatives.) Every noblewoman in the capital wants to marry the Crown Prince. Su Qingyun is the only one who doesn’t. She knows that although Crown Prince Chu Yao is young, handsome, and powerful, he is cold and ruthless, and not a suitable match. But the emperor decrees their marriage, and she has no choice but to wed him. On their wedding night, Chu Yao lays o 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is really good. A pure historical romance novel featuring two strong, scheming protagonists, both characters are completely pure in body and soul. No messy relatives or melodramatic plot twists. The eldest daughter of a noble family is intelligent and possesses both grace and wisdom. No cheat codes or systems, pure historical romance, arranged marriage leading to love.

12. 762 疯 He’s Gone Mad! My Mortal Enemy Says He’s Crazy About Me! 疯了！死对头说他超爱我！ Dashing Young Master Zhang鲜衣怒马张公子Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted It is an open secret in the capital that the young princess of the Yong'an Marquis's household has feelings for her sworn elder brother. The young princess has an awkward status and a tragic past. Her mother was the woman the Yong'an Marquis loved but could never have. After both her parents died, the Marquis brought her into his household and used his military accomplishments to secure her title of princess, only to die of illness just as she began to feel a little of his fatherly love. Just as 141Reads8.5Score—Shelves
13. 763 家 The Child Bride in Our Home 家有童养媳 Long Sleeves, No Dancing Skills长袖不善舞Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, a chance encounter in troubled times, and a family blessed by heaven] When Xiangsui was eight, her father died. A rebel king had risen up, taxes were increasing, and life was unbearably difficult. Xiangsui's mother was a frail woman. Seeing that her mother couldn't possibly raise her and her younger brother, Xiangsui decided to make sure they could all survive. She sold herself to the Cheng family as a child bride, in exchange for a sack of wheat and twenty taels 2.6kReads8.9Score307Shelves
14. 764 为 A Life of Servitude 为婢 Qiaoqiao the Loach桥桥小泥鳅Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Xiao Lu was held hostage for ten years. I stayed by his side, living as if we were husband and wife. When he was rescued and returned to the State of Zhao, I became the most shameful kind of person at his side: a slave from the State of Chu. A maid, insignificant and easily overlooked. I watched him marry a beautiful woman, watched him host banquets for his guests. I watched him become a prince, watched him bask in glory. Later, on the eve of my wedding, I heard that he had burned his boats and 5.1kReads8.7Score535Shelves
15. 765 夺 Steal Her Away! The Young Master of the Pei Family Bows Only to His Darling 夺她强宠！裴大少爷只为娇娇折腰 Happy Pearl快乐的珍珠Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] The marriage alliance between the Pei and Lu families was put on the agenda. The Lu family’s third daughter, Lu Baozhen, was gentle and sensible, and caught the eye of the Pei family’s irreverent second son. They had known each other since childhood, so it seemed a happy match. But the second son of the Pei family already had someone in his heart. When he said that no one could compare to her, all of Lu Baozhen’s affection was extinguished in the cold. She no longer wanted this m 1.4kReads8.8Score168Shelves
16. 766 肥 After Losing Weight and Becoming Beautiful, She Asked for a Divorce Eight Hundred Times 肥妻变美变瘦后，和离提了八百遍 Old Sword God Li of Snowflight City 1飞雪城的李老剑神1Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This novel features a devoted couple!!! This novel features a devoted couple!!! This novel features a devoted couple!!! The heroine is a modern-day female CEO who accidentally transmigrates into a book as the fat wife and female supporting character of a future powerful minister. In the original story, she was lazy, arrogant, domineering, and jealous. She not only raised her son to be useless, but also suffered a fatal stroke due to her obesity. The hero is a newly appointed top scholar and the 6.4kReads8.5Score978Shelves

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    A modern female CEO transmigrates into the body of a powerful minister's overweight wife. The original owner was lazy, fat, and caused trouble, but she instantly becomes clear-headed: Isn't a wealthy family fortune more appealing? She'll take out the spoiled brat and reshape him, waiting to outlive the male lead and become the Empress Dowager! Unexpectedly, after successfully losing weight, the top scholar hugs her leg and shouts "Sticky!" The slap in the face comes too fast, like a tornado!

17. 767 黑 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 Stubborn Old Rock顽固臭石头Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel, no system.

18. 768 长 Crossing the Chang'an River 长安渡 Cinnabar Heart朱砂心Ancient Romance933k WordsCompleted Since heaven has given me a chance to start over, why should I put up with being wronged? Eat when I’m hungry, drink when I’m thirsty, and speak up when I’m angry. No need to hold back! If my father won’t love me, someone else will! If my senior brother doesn’t love me, the one who does is right there! My new book, “You Say I Set Fires and Murdered People? Then I’ll Set Fires and Murder People!” is now out. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 891Reads—Score106Shelves

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    It's poised to become a dark horse in the tomato world...

19. 769 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
20. 770 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 330Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Slow-paced ancient romance novels without time travel, rebirth, or systematic plots.

21. 771 你 You're Marrying Someone Else? Then I'm Leaving! But the Mad Young Lord Kneels 你另娶？那我跑！疯批世子却跪了 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + mutual devotion + mind games + love that grows over time] Mu Yao is an assassin in the rookie camp of Hidden Moon Pavilion. Before she can even take a mission, the entire pavilion is wiped out, bringing her assassin career to an end. With her martial arts completely ruined, she lies low in a fishing village, making a living by treating the sick. One day, she rescues a handsome man who is gravely injured and, following the usual romance-novel plot, pre 213Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This book is very good, highly recommended.

22. 772 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    Trust me, it's amazing!!!

23. 773 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 34.9kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves
24. 774 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    High-quality classical Chinese literature that I recently got into

25. 775 女 Matriarchy: Resigning from the Golden Palace 女尊：辞金阙 Xie Yang谢央Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He asked, “Does the Imperial Princess only make use of me? Is there not a trace of genuine feeling in her heart?” He said, “Your Highness, rest easy. Even if it costs me my life, I will bring Youzhou City back for you!” He said, “My wife, don’t frown. It’s only money. The He family will pay for it and help you unify the Nine Provinces.” He said, “Jiang Li, I already lost you once. This time, even if I die, I won’t let go of your hand.” They all asked her the same question: “Does Your Highness ha 8.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves
26. 776 太 The Crown Prince's Sweetheart 太子殿下的糖心小娇妻 How Do You Know If the Fish Is Happy子非鱼焉知鱼之Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted He is the dignified, jade-like Crown Prince. She is a free-spirited daughter of a military family. They were childhood sweethearts, and their love was mutual, but he insists on breaking off their arranged engagement and pushing her far away, because as the heir to the throne, he fears he cannot give her a lifetime with only him. Give up? As if. She wants her Crown Prince brother, and she wants a lifetime with only him. If she can’t stand the rules of the “three palaces and six courtyards,” then 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, the plot is engaging, and the protagonist possesses a broad vision, showing both personal and profound love!

27. 777 漠 Dust on the Desert 漠上尘 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance572k WordsOngoing [Powerful man lowers his head + mutual salvation + innocent, flower-like heroine’s growth + scheming political mastermind + regret and groveling] She was a speck of dust carried from the sands of the northern desert, unnoticed by anyone, until she fell into the most intricate game of chess in the Central Plains. Everyone marveled that the emperor had given her a name, calling it the highest honor. The princess treated her as a trusted ally, and so she learned the palace’s coded language and def 56Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 778 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves
29. 779 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    This book is really good; I've already read it twice.

30. 780 疯 The Mad Heir’s Ruthless Pursuit 疯批世子强取豪夺 How Do You Know If the Fish Is Happy子非鱼焉知鱼之Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted He thought this was a carefully plotted act of taming. She said it was a game of mutual seduction. When Jiang Yicheng rescued the orphaned girl fleeing famine, he resolved to turn her into the perfect pawn. He gave her fine clothes and taught her poetry and books, waiting for her to blossom in his hands and serve his purposes. Ye Xuemian saw through his intentions and smiled, demure yet alluring. Since the player had fallen for her, it was time to change who owned the board. With the wit and c 7Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 781 一 The Love of an Ordinary Imperial Consort 一个普通嫔妃的爱情 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Consort Shen, Zhou Nian'er, was famous in the palace for being practically invisible. But the invisible woman had two faces. In public, Nian'er was dull and timid, always on edge. Behind closed doors, however, she was wanton and uninhibited. Whenever the emperor came to see her, she was sure to tempt him into staying the night. The emperor upheld the virtues of a gentleman, and only when they were alone did he teach her about propriety. How could Nian'er not know that? But this was the only way 1.5kReads8.4Score102Shelves
32. 782 前 I Tried to Assassinate the Crown Prince in My Past Life, but Now I Want to Save Him! 前世刺杀太子，今生却想救他！ He Tan贺昙Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Original title: Saving the Eastern Palace] [Reborn Crown Princess Shen Changhe (Cai Yanzhen) × Benevolent, Filial, and Virtuous Crown Prince Xiao Tong] [Historical Romance + Premium Novel + Rebirth + Court Intrigue + Palace and Household Rivalries + Devoted Love + Childhood Sweethearts + Sweet Romance + Classical Chinese Setting] After dying, she is reborn as the crown princess, Cai Yanzhen, and returns to the day of her wedding to the crown prince twenty years earlier. Shen Changhe believes sh 85Reads8.9Score—Shelves
33. 783 和 After a Political Marriage, I Became the Desert King's Most Treasured Love 和亲后，我成了漠王的心尖宠 Modern-Day Know-Nothing当代九漏鱼Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + sweet romance + lighthearted + exotic setting + both leads are virgins + happy ending] [Mischievous little princess × scheming, devoted king] Once the beloved daughter of a general’s household and the “Little General” who ruled the capital, she had been considered the crown prince’s future wife. But after her father and brother died on the battlefield, she was granted the title of Princess Jiahe. She thought it was a mark of the imperial famil 1.5kReads8.8Score130Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth, purely native.

34. 784 锦 The Embroidered Guard Raised a Little Mute 锦衣卫养了个小哑巴 Yi Yue一枂Historical14k WordsCompleted The Embroidered Uniform Guard Took In a Little Mute 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short stories, no villains, just ordinary life.

35. 785 兄 Brother and Sister Bound to the Wrong System! My Brother Competes for Favor While I Give Away Fortune and Go Viral 兄妹绑错系统！哥争宠我散财爆红 Did the Wind Blow This Here?大风刮来的啊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation is now streaming] This story has dual male and female leads, and everyone is focused on building their careers. [Delusional misunderstandings + adored by everyone + siblings get each other's Systems + reverse wealth-building + female lead has no romance] [The brother has a close confidant and best friend + fanfiction extras, please check the warnings first] Gu Mingyue, a female CEO, and her older brother Gu Mingli transmigrate into the children of the Great Yong dynasty's n 201.8kReads9.3Score21.7kShelves

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    Reading this sweet and romantic historical novel gives me the feeling that: love may not belong to me, but it can belong to them! The joy of sweet romance is here, come and de-stress!

36. 786 请 Your Majesty, Grant Me Three Feet of White Silk 请君赐我三尺白绫 Modern-Day Know-Nothing当代九漏鱼Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted [A Despairing Fallen Princess × An Iron-Faced New Emperor; A Lovely Foreign Princess × A Gentle Prince; A Freedom-Seeking Princess × An Enemy Spy] [Not Rebirth, Transmigration, or Fantasy. Pure historical setting, BE, angst] In the spring of the twentieth year of Emperor Yin Ai’s reign, the northern army stormed the imperial city. Emperor Yin Ai died beneath the sword of Han Chenji, the new emperor of the north. Yin Yue held her father’s corpse in her arms and glared at the ice-cold man before h 48Reads8.1Score—Shelves
37. 787 梨 The Pear Blossom Promise 梨花约 Yi Yue一枂13k WordsCompleted The Pear Blossom Promise 2Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 788 阿 Mai Goes to War (Costume Drama Starring Zhang Tian'ai) 阿麦从军（张天爱主演古装影视原著） Fresh Orange鲜橙Ancient Romance551k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the period drama of the same name starring Zhang Tianai! A prequel to The Legend of the Crowned Princess! After the Duke of Jingguo of Nanxia is murdered, his daughter Maisui is struck by a sudden upheaval. She conceals her identity, takes the name Amai, trades her rouge and fine clothes for armor, and joins the army. There she encounters a flamboyant general and crosses paths with a fearsome battlefield killer, growing from a lowly soldier into a legendary God of War. 1.4kReads9.6Score239Shelves

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    Absolutely high quality, a must-read for a 15-year avid reader! I love historical romance with its battles and the valiant, heroic female protagonist! The plot is exciting and thrilling!

39. 789 墨 Ink-Stained Red Bridal Makeup 墨染红妆 Yi Yue一枂11k WordsCompleted Ink-Stained Red Makeup 1Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 790 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 11.6kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    It's so good! The male lead is in love but doesn't realize it, and the pursuit of his wife is a nightmare. He relies on his imagination to win her over.

41. 791 大 My Lord! You Know You Shouldn't, Yet You Do It Anyway! 大人！你明知不可为而为之！ Qingshan Yu青山羽Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted Su Xiaoman’s ideal life is simple: save up enough silver, return to the countryside, farm a couple of good acres, and keep a hen that lays eggs. Then one bowl of plain noodles throws all her plans into disarray. One night, Prince Pei Zhiheng follows the delicious aroma into her side courtyard. After finishing his noodles, he says two things: “Make me another bowl for breakfast tomorrow.” “What’s your name?” She answers honestly, thinking it must be a rule of the prince’s residence. Later, she’s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend! [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn]

42. 792 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.9kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    Food novel, the author's writing is superb.

43. 793 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.1kReads9.4Score878Shelves
44. 794 独 Exclusive Sweet Romance: The Chaste Prince Dotes on His Wife 独家甜诱，禁欲王爷太宠妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted affection + both leads are each other’s only ones + both leads speak their minds + heroine never lets herself be taken advantage of + don’t expect logic] Mu Siqiao is framed by her own cousin and has no choice but to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man tells her frankly, “I have feelings for someone else, but I’ll treat you well and fulfill my duties as your husband.” Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, “Fine, I’ll 947Reads9.0Score109Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, a sweet story of marriage first, love later! The male and female leads have sound values.

45. 795 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 277Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, with both joy and sorrow, featuring a clever female lead and no identical plot points.

46. 796 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 1.9kReads9.5Score243Shelves

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    They're all so interesting!

47. 797 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves
48. 798 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, the Crippled Prince Stood Again 替嫁后，残疾王爷站起来了 Nan Qiyue南柒月Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + devoted couple + pure historical romance + one-on-one) The principal wife and a concubine of the Minister of Works' household gave birth on the same day, amid strange celestial omens. A wandering Daoist passing by once made a pronouncement. Two daughters in one family: one blessed by auspicious stars, the other accompanied by ill fortune. Zuo You, the concubine's daughter, was branded a jinx, driven from the household, and sent to an estate outside the capital. She was gone for 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, already completed, super sweet with no angst.

49. 799 太 The Empress Dowager Has Lost None of Her Charm 太后她魅力不减 Meow Little Princess喵小公主Ancient Romance139k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Multiple Male Leads] [Irresistible Female Lead] [Love Rival Showdowns Throughout] [Everyone Dotes on Her] [Palace Intrigue] [Ensemble Cast] “Consort Xi, His Majesty has passed away!” The late emperor died unexpectedly, leaving behind an edict. Zhu Yili, just twenty-six and the adoptive mother of the late empress's son, was thrust into the position of Empress Dowager. She thought life as the Empress Dowager would be leisurely and dull. But before boredom could set in, trou 2.7kReads—Score472Shelves

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    If you are tired of watching Gong Du, you can watch this! The heroine's relationship with the man's doting and the harem battle are parallel! The character design is cool!

50. 800 未 Late in the Hour of the Goat 未时晚 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted “Both leads are pure” / “Tender and heartwarming” / “Rebirth” / “Heartbreaking romance” / “Palace intrigue” / “He chases her” / “Happy ending” This story has two pure leads! “Remember, no daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe or the Lu clan of Fanyang can become empress!” But Brother Che, if that’s true, why did you marry me? And if you married me, why did you treat me that way? The Cui clan has always been loyal and righteous. Heaven and earth can bear witness. Shall I prove it with my life? If I 317Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These three books are absolutely amazing!

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