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）

151 杀 After the Assassin Goes Straight, I Bring the Young Magistrate Home 杀手从良后我把少卿捡回了家 A Mu Nuo阿木糯Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted In the thirty-first year of the Nandu era, Gu Jiaojiao took the head of the Divine Temple and once again threw Shangjing into a state of panic. Then she, the true culprit, quietly withdrew to Jiangnan. She thought she would spend the rest of her life in Jiangnan, living as an utterly ordinary young woman. But everything changed when she found that man. Nan Jingchen had lost his memory, and he readily accepted Gu Jiaojiao’s story: she was his betrothed, and she had eloped with him for his sake. H 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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The female lead retires from being an assassin and picks up the male lead, whose identity is far from simple. They gradually become attracted to each other and are once again drawn into a series of power struggles. The female lead is strong...

153 昭 Zhaozhao Waits for Your Return 昭昭待君归 Su Asu苏阿苏Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing [Ensemble character growth x historical political intrigue x love of country and family x sibling bonds x childhood friends x steadfast friendship x teacher and student turned enemies x everyone focused on their careers x no rivalry between women] [Reader’s guide] 1. A gentle, slow-brewing story with understated romance: sweet at first, then heartbreaking. 2. A richly drawn ensemble cast, each following their own path and bearing their own burdens. After the Seven Kingdoms War, the State of Zh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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[Sweet at first, then bitter; ensemble growth; historical political intrigue; everyone focused on their careers; patriotism; unexpected twists of fate; mutual redemption; sibling affection; childhood sweethearts; teacher-student conflict; no female rivalry; slow pace] Beneath the surface of court intrigue and power struggles, the core of this book remains "love" and "growth." There are no truly evil characters; everyone is pushed forward, and no one's fate is justified. It's not a traditional "feel-good" novel, because every "win" comes at the cost of "loss." Those who are lost will not return, but those who remain can still move forward. Dedicated to those of us who are unafraid of loss and bravely forge our own paths. [Progress] Currently in the second volume of the main storyline; updates are stable with existing chapters.

154 掌 Palm Bait: A Record of Taming the Pampered One 掌心饵，驯娇记 Seventeen Sounds of Life十七声生Ancient Romance998k WordsCompleted [Gloomy eunuch ✖️ a palace maid who grows over time] Behind the deep palace walls, two broken souls become entangled and find a way to keep living amid the gray shadows of imperial power struggles. "Though the moss flower is tiny as a grain of rice, it still blooms like a peony." We may live humbly, hidden from the light, but we still live. A somewhat realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment novel. If you enjoy its subtle, tense atmosphere, step inside. 212.6kReads9.5Score38.5kShelves

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I've read many books, but only a few have left a deep impression. The transitions in the first one are particularly memorable, and the plot is unconventional. The main characters are eunuchs and palace maids; this is the first time I've read this type of story. I was completely captivated by the writing style. While it contains elements of admonishment, it fits the characters and the plot, making it a worthwhile read.

155 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.5kReads9.0Score156Shelves

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I highly recommend my treasured favorite books, the fourth and fifth of which are similar to top-rated ancient-style books.

156 明 At Peace in the Heart 明心所安 Huaiyi Little Immortal怀义小神仙Fantastical Romance156k WordsOngoing Su Ji'an's spiritual meridians are depleted, and her lifespan is capped at eighteen. Quietly waiting to die is her only ambition. A kidnapping shatters the peace. In the next room is a white-robed scholar who claims to be the son of a wealthy merchant, putting on a panicked act. Su Ji'an sees right through him: he's pretending too. The two of them team up to stage a hostage ransom, fool the kidnappers, and narrowly escape. She thinks their paths will never cross again, but fate pushes her into J —Reads—Score334Shelves

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Let me recommend my new book! It's a fantasy novel with political intrigue elements, but also a heartwarming story. [A beautiful, resilient, and wise female protagonist × a handsome, witty, and sincere male protagonist]. The story revolves around Su Ji'an, a woman with a tragic past. Her spiritual veins are depleted, and she only has eighteen years left to live. Having long since resigned herself to life, she only wishes to live out her remaining years peacefully in the city. An unexpected kidnapping leads her to Xiao Mingche, the son of a disgraced official burdened with the injustice done to his entire family. Through a series of coincidences, the female protagonist enters the hidden power structure of Jianyuntai, uncovering her identity as the orphaned son of the marquis of Zhenbei who died for his country, and finding a chance to extend her life. Together, they navigate the political landscape, unraveling human trafficking mysteries and bringing down corrupt officials. In dire circumstances, they rely on and heal each other, and tender feelings slowly blossom between them as they spend their days together.

157 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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Look at this, there's nothing you won't like.

158 月 After I Danced with a Sword Under the Moon, the Prince Mistook Me for His White Moonlight 月下舞剑后，王爷认错白月光 Lan Zhijin澜知锦Ancient Romance204k WordsOngoing She took beatings in her elder sister's place for seventeen years, then was sold into the prince's manor as a servant. The prince gazed at her face, longing for his unattainable beloved, never realizing that the woman who danced with a sword beneath the moon that night was her. 609Reads—Score—Shelves

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In the residence of Gu Chongwen, the Second Grand Secretary, his wife Wang Wanru and concubine Liu Yunniang gave birth on the same day, resulting in the birth of their legitimate daughter Gu Qingyi and illegitimate daughter Liu Weiyue. A fortune teller predicted that the two girls would resemble each other, one paving the way for the other, while the other was destined to grow up amidst hardship…

159 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.3kReads8.7Score2kShelves

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The first three books were short dramas I watched, and the following ones were good to read, especially the last one, which was super good!

163 大 The Minister of Dali Temple 大理寺·卿(姚筱筱、程相、何明翰等主演网剧《与卿行》原著等) An Niwei安妮薇Mystery275k WordsCompleted Su Moyì, son of Princess Anyang and a senior official at the Dali Temple, was the Southern Dynasty’s foremost detective, a man of refined elegance and heavenly beauty. Yet in the official circles of Shengjing, he had earned a fearsome reputation as someone who feared neither ghosts nor gods and yielded to neither immortals nor demons. He was aloof and impersonal, and when he investigated and judged cases, he was impartial and unsparing. The words he heard most often were “Please spare me, my lor 60Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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The first book was amazing, the third was good too, but I've forgotten the others because it's been too long [smirk]

166 濒 The Dying Powerful Minister Returns with Amnesia, and His Rebellion Is Underway 濒死权臣失忆归来，谋反进行时 There Are Ghosts on Earth地球有鬼Ancient Romance99k WordsOngoing (Pure historical romance, no transmigration, slow-paced plot. If that bothers you, read with caution.) [Both leads are each other's only partner; the heroine has multiple identities, disguises herself as a man, and enters government service] The heroine Han Yining, an imperial princess who hides her identity and does as she pleases, appears to be deeply favored by the old emperor. In truth, father and daughter are bitter enemies, and he wants her dead as soon as possible. Han Yining comes ba —Reads—Score—Shelves

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The title is awful, I have to complain about that. I bet it scared off a lot of people, haha. The author is such a terrible writer, can't even come up with a title. It's pure historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation, not a fast-paced story. The plot unfolds gradually, and the female lead has multiple identities! Her true identity is a princess born to the emperor and a minister's wife. She was raised as a tool by the emperor and given many privileges. After gaining power and influence, she was discarded and assassinated. The female lead suffers amnesia but later returns to the male lead's side. At first, he doesn't recognize her, but later the two rebel together and have children. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts.

167 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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Su Huai was a powerful minister, feared by all. He only enjoyed manipulating power and scheming, disliking women. Yet, a young woman came to his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Xiang: What kind? Su Huai: The kind that will kill you. Later, Lu Yao deeply regretted her impulsive decision to claim him as her fiancé. She wanted to break off the relationship, but everyone advised her: Although your fiancé is a villain, he's just ruthless, black-hearted, and of questionable character; he has no other faults! Lu Yao was bewildered: Isn't he good at everything? Everyone racked their brains: Does his good looks count? Lu Yao: Then whoever wants him can have him; I'll even include a house with him. Everyone: No, no, no, that's not about the house at all! What angered Lu Yao was that even if she wanted to give away this treacherous minister, no one would agree. Su Huai: Did you successfully send me away today? But what angered Su Huai later was that there were still some ignorant fools trying to steal him away.

168 三 Betrothed by Six Ceremonies, She Marries the Bloodthirsty Prince While Pregnant 三书六聘！她揣着孕肚嫁嗜血王爷 Kong Chen Huilong空尘绘龙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged beauty and a moonlit beauty. The one who kisses your scars is more worthy of your love.] Hua Yunwan, an orphan from the Duke's mansion who had been living away from home, was named Prince Qi's consort because she was pregnant. Her husband, Prince Qi, was violent, cruel, and guilty of every wicked deed imaginable. When the decree arrived, she prepared herself to die. But one day, this vicious wolf changed completely. - Before they married, he was ruthless and domineering: 554Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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He said she was a hungry wolf crawling out of hell, and he called her his three-inch white moonlight. It's been a long time since I've seen a work like this; I can even copy down the lines. Very good! [Heart emoji]

169 号 Extra! Extra! The Shen Family's Legitimate Daughter Has Married into a Powerful Family 号外！号外！沈家嫡女她嫁高门啦 Ming Jin明锦Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [No rebirth + no transmigration + historical household intrigue + love after marriage + punishing scoundrels and face-slapping + sweet, doting romance] A flirtatious heiress versus an arrogant Duke Who Guards the Nation Shen Hanyue, daughter of an imperial merchant, was born into a family whose wealth reached unprecedented heights. But beauty and fortune also brought the covetous attention and scrutiny of the powerful. To escape being forced to become the Southern Prince’s heir’s concubine and t 562Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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In short, they're a perfect match. The female lead is intelligent, and both are virgins who marry first.

170 梅 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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There's no time travel, no system. The female protagonist is the orphan of a duke's heir. With the encouragement of her father's former subordinates and her childhood sweetheart, she embarks on a path of bravery, defending the borders. Romance is the main theme, with elements of helplessness, unrequited love, and unforgettable memories.

171 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.3kReads9.1Score626Shelves

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The female lead in this book is very decisive, and the mother is also very lovable. A heads-up: the male lead is a prince, so it's not a virgin story. Although I'm a fan of virgins, this book was so captivating that I almost forgot about that detail.

172 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 33.5kReads9.3Score5.8kShelves

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I brought out all the good books from my bookshelf.

173 重 Reborn, I Drove the God of War Marquis Wild with Desire 重生后，我撩疯了战神侯爷 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted [The new book has only just received its initial rating, so the sample size is small. The score will gradually rise over time.] In her previous life, Shen Li was blind to the truth and foolishly devoted, mistaking her benefactor for someone else and marrying Pei Zhaoyan. After five years of giving him her whole heart, she was left with a child dead, her own life lost, and her family destroyed. Only as she lay dying did she finally realize that the person who had silently protected her and risk 6.8kReads6.7Score582Shelves

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The first book: Reborn and married to her scumbag adoptive father—a fast-paced and satisfying read! The second book: Transmigrated and forced into love—sweet and tumultuous, multiple identities! The third book: A god descends to earth to undergo tribulations; an emperor is willing to die to marry her! Three lifetimes! ...

174 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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Completed. A completely handwritten novel, featuring a strong female lead who disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the complexities of officialdom. It incorporates elements of patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspenseful political intrigue, and female empowerment. The female lead possesses exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined. (◦˙▽˙◦)

175 半 Half a Lifetime of Enduring, Half a Lifetime Beloved 半生隐忍半生卿 Ling Luyao泠璐瑶Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted When Gu Yan was nine, his dying father entrusted him to his old classmate, Shen Dean. From then on, he lived under the same roof as the Shen family, growing up alongside their daughter, Shen Wan. She was the cherished daughter of the household, while he was the child of an old friend. An invisible wall separated their stations in life. Yet she had warmed him with porridge on cold nights, and he had shielded her from the rain that poured across the city. Love took root in their everyday closenes 216Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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Worldly conventions and etiquette confine the heart, restrained love is hidden by time, life and death cannot sever tenderness and fulfillment, ordinary people break free from gossip and prejudice, rushing towards their one true heart. [Add one to bookshelf]

176 不 No Joy in Silence 不言欢 Wen Yue's Treasure温月的宝藏Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted Jing Wu's disappearance in childhood left Xiao Se burdened with guilt. Many years later, a woman claiming to be Ruo Jing Wu returned to the Jing Kingdom. Xiao Se knows that the truth behind this turn of events is far more complicated than it seems. What kind of web have the Rong people spun to bring Ruo Jing Wu to such an end? When the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, how can love endure? What fate awaits the Jing Kingdom? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I recommend this ancient Chinese style novel.

178 重 Reborn: Grand Tutor, Wake Up! The Princess Is Really Dead 重生之太傅醒醒吧，公主真的死了 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, pampered legitimate princess × obsessive Grand Tutor × groveling pursuit of his wife × the chaste man falls] Qin Shu could never come to terms with the fact that the person who killed her in her previous life was Song Xun. Back then, she was Princess Jingyuan, and she called him Grand Tutor. She died on a snowy day during the Jing era. She said, “If there is another life, then I hope never to meet you again, Grand Tutor...” But she didn’t know that from then on, Song Xun came to ha 4.5kReads8.9Score395Shelves

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This one! You can check out the reviews first!

179 错 Mistakenly Bound to the Eunuch, He Helps Me Ascend the Throne 错绑九千岁，他助我登临帝位 Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing [War-God Grand Princess × Lord Eunuch: Fierce and ruthless to outsiders, proud and devoted to her] “Women rule” + “Court intrigue” + “Both pure” + “Power couple” Ye Shumei returns from battle to find that her fiancé, Wen Zhijin, is going to marry her imperial younger sister. How could she possibly put up with that? If you’re going to be so unreasonable, then I’ll just... On a dark, windy night, she climbed over the wall into the Grand Tutor’s residence and hauled someone back to her villa in a s 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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This one's good, a blend of political intrigue and sweet romance.

180 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves

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Both of these books feature intelligent female protagonists, highly recommended!!

181 女 Your Majesty, Spare My Life 女皇陛下，饶我小命 He Ziman何子满Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing A high-IQ empress, political intrigue, and yuri romance. The heroine welcomes men and women alike. She is a heaven-blessed prodigy! A prince's consort is thrown into the Cold Palace for murdering her husband. There, she meets seven other prince's consorts who have also been banished, and forms an alliance with them. Two of the consorts develop a love that goes beyond sisterhood! After escaping the imperial palace, they face a foreign invasion and a campaign by the court to crush them. The court 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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The female protagonist is neither a time traveler nor a reincarnated character; she's single-mindedly focused on conquering the world, without palace intrigue or a saintly figure! And can you believe the princess is a womanizer?

184 进 I Entered the Palace as the New Empress, and the Emperor Hopes I Won’t Die 进宫当继后，皇上盼着本宫别死 The Crescent Moon Bay月亮湾弯Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted Guan Shanyue, the only daughter of Marquis Wuding, is already twenty-five for various reasons. On the day of her wedding, the groom falls from his horse and lies unconscious. Rumor has it she brings death to her husbands. Fu Yanci, the current emperor, has seen every empress he appointed die since he ascended the throne. Until he met her at Qing’an Temple. One brings death to her husbands, the other to his wives. A perfect match. After entering the palace, she discovers that Emperor Fu Yanci is 92Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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The first of these two books is a palace intrigue novel, while the second is a sweet and doting romance novel.

185 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score522Shelves

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Character traits: The female lead, as the prime minister's "only" child, studies diligently from a young age to uphold her family's honor, hoping to disguise herself as a boy. She rises through the ranks to become a high-ranking official, eventually reaching the position of prime minister. She always seems destined for a short life, which puts the emperor at ease, preventing him from suppressing her. The male lead, a prince from a defeated kingdom, rises through the ranks of the Great Qi Dynasty, using his intelligence, wit, and good looks to rise from a lowly eunuch to the head of the Eastern Depot. The emperor is suspicious, knows how to maintain balance, and loves the pursuit of immortality and beautiful women. The prime minister is cold-blooded and only loves power. Genre: Court intrigue, minimal time travel elements. Both the male and female leads have a combined 8,000 cunning schemes; the woman disguises herself as a man, and the man as a eunuch. Recommendation rating: 4.5 Stars. The remaining 0.5 Stars are due to a few overly repetitive and exaggerated sentences, giving the impression of padding.

188 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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"High-Quality Pure Ancient Romance Book List" 1. A War-Torn Romance Between a Frontier General and a Noble Young Master of the Capital: "You Want the Kingdom, I Want You" 2. My Delicate and Charming Husband is Stable Yet Crazy: Seemingly Sickly but Actually in Control of the Situation: "My Lady, It's Time to Go Home After You've Had Enough Playing" 3. A Powerful and Arrogant Husband: Arrogant and Domineering, Ruthless in Court, and Acting Sweetly at Home: "I Won't Approve the Memorials Today If I Don't Coax Him" ​​4. Forced Marriage by My Childhood Sweetheart, a Young General: My Childhood Sweetheart in the Capital Becomes a Domineering General: "He Said He Would Marry Me When We Were Young" 5. Transmigrated Twelve Years Later, I Married a Villainous Minister: I Woke Up to Find He Was My Husband: "My Lord, You Weren't This Clingy Back Then" 6. Wasn't This a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So Politics? A Political Marriage Turns into a True Love Story: "Who Did My Lady See Today?" 7. The Young General is Too Cold, But She is His White Moonlight: The Iron-Blooded General Offers Her Tenderness: "That Year, He Provided Help in the Snow" 8. The general's daily question to his wife: "Is your heart fluttering today?" (A phrase implying he's achieved numerous military exploits and seeks attention.) "Isn't the new swordsmanship you've learned interesting?"

189 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

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"High-Quality Pure Ancient Romance Book List" 1. A War-Torn Romance Between a Frontier General and a Noble Young Master of the Capital: "You Want the Kingdom, I Want You" 2. My Delicate and Charming Husband is Stable Yet Crazy: Seemingly Sickly but Actually in Control of the Situation: "My Lady, It's Time to Go Home After You've Had Enough Playing" 3. A Powerful and Arrogant Husband: Arrogant and Domineering, Ruthless in Court, and Acting Sweetly at Home: "I Won't Approve the Memorials Today If I Don't Coax Him" 4. Forced Marriage by My Childhood Sweetheart, a Young General: My Childhood Sweetheart in the Capital Becomes a Domineering General: "He Said He Would Marry Me When We Were Young" 5. Transmigrated Twelve Years Later, I Married a Villainous Minister: I Woke Up to Find He Was My Husband: "My Lord, You Weren't This Clingy Back Then" 6. Wasn't This a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So Politics? A Political Marriage Turns into a True Love Story: "Who Did My Lady See Today?" 7. The Young General is Too Cold, But She is His White Moonlight: The Iron-Blooded General Offers Her Tenderness: "That Year, He Provided Help in the Snow" 8. The general's daily question to his wife: "Is your heart fluttering today?" (A phrase implying he's achieved numerous military exploits and seeks attention.) "Isn't the new swordsmanship you've learned interesting?"

191 相 My Dear Husband, I Just Want to Be a Lazy Fish 相公，妾身只想做咸鱼 Ji Saburo姬三郎Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted A betrothal agreement made years ago bound together the dignified, talented eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Rong’s household and the good-for-nothing, dissolute youngest legitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning’s household. Little did anyone know that Tang Bingxuan, the duke’s eldest daughter, loves nothing more than sleeping! And Jiang Shunian, the marquis’s youngest son, loves nothing more than playing the fool while hiding his true abilities! Scene One: Jiang Shunian: “Wife, winte 835Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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The daily romance between the eldest daughter and the youngest son of the legitimate wife. Because of her mother, the female protagonist doesn't want to manage the household and only wants to marry the youngest son of the legitimate wife to start a carefree life.

192 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance847k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.4kReads8.7Score838Shelves

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A classic tale of political intrigue, it's very captivating.

195 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 30.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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Pure Lonely Smoke, no time travel, reincarnation, and super sweet. The male lead is absolutely devoted to the female lead. So good! Completed, a satisfying read all at once.

196 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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I highly recommend the first book, [Adoration]. The other two are also very enjoyable.

198 福 The Sweet and Beautiful Imperial Concubine: The Abstinent Fourth Prince Dotes on Her 福晋娇又美：禁欲四爷宠上瘾 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance] Tong Jia Ning Chuge, the legitimate daughter of Longkodo, was getting married. But on her wedding day, a princess snatched her groom right off the street. The poor girl fell out of her bridal sedan and died on the spot! The woman protested, “I just got here, and a bunch of people are already laughing at me for being a discarded wife. I can’t stand for this!” Just as she was racking her brains for a way to put them in their place, an imperial edict from Empero 24.4kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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You should try this book. I considered reading it several times, but the title and cover deterred me—I'm a sucker for pretty pictures [laughs]. But once I actually decided to read it, I discovered it's a great book; the more I read, the more engrossed I became.

200 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the female protagonist is a well-bred young lady who is forced by her father to marry a man from a humble background. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive amidst the war, they forge their own path in the wilderness, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others, tenaciously surviving. Several female supporting characters, not rivals for the protagonist's affections, help each other during times of hardship.