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1. 51 南 The South Wind Knows No Dreams 南风不知梦 With an Old Friend与故知Ancient Romance83k WordsOngoing A sickly, scheming Grand Tutor and a princess of a fallen kingdom set out together to dream of ruling the realm. He plotted it all himself, and made her part of his plan. She resolutely chose death, unaware that she was the only living piece on the board. On the run, she saw the lowly status of the defeated, the shattered land and people struggling to survive. She also saw the greater good of nation and family, the courage of heroes, and the desperate determination of those fighting to live. If 128Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Will those things that amazed me also amaze you? With unwavering patriotism, we can help each other rise to great heights.

2. 52 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 25.8kReads8.7Score2kShelves
3. 53 系 The Wenxiangxie Collection (Complete in 4 Volumes) 【闻香榭】系列合集（全四册） The Sea’s Temperature海的温度Mystery939k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit Sohu Video drama Wen Xiang Xie. This collection includes The Spirit of Rouge, Jade Dew Without a Heart, The Dream of Agarwood, and The Birth of Mirror-Blossom Demons. At the height of the Tang Dynasty, the mysterious and low-profile Wen Xiang Xie stood out in Luoyang with its extraordinary fragrances. Using exotic flowers and herbs, it made all manner of alluring cosmetics, drawing out strange tales from every corner of the world, where desire and greed intertwi 369Reads9.5Score108Shelves
4. 54 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves
5. 55 天 A Baby Falls from the Sky, and Daddy Says I'm a Dragon 天降奶包，爹爹说我是条龙 Cheng Cheng Qian橙橙千Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone's Darling + Adorable Baby + No Romance] Fu Jinli is a dragon, but his father is human. The emperor of the Great Qi had ruled for six years without an heir, and everyone at court was worried sick. Then one day, the stern emperor sat high upon his throne, cradling a three- or four-year-old toddler in his arms. The little girl wore fine silk clothes and smiled sweetly at everyone she met. The ministers: Wonderful! Heaven has blessed our Great Qi. The little princess beat the Left Chan 34.3kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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   Highly recommended.

6. 56 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 35.8kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves

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   No novel has yet amazed me as much as "Princess Xianyu"; I love the female lead so much!

7. 57 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 77kReads9.1Score11kShelves

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   1️⃣ It's so good! The female lead is free-spirited and seemingly capricious, with simple likes and dislikes. However, she is actually resolute, rational, and clear-headed, with her own judgment of right and wrong, rather than being someone who follows the crowd. The male lead initially intends to be a respectful but superficial couple, but then undergoes a complete reversal, secretly comparing and even jealous of her (because he's ten years older). He becomes incredibly tender and affectionate whenever he sees her. It's super, super good. When I read it, the number of readers exceeded the word count. The novel had 370,000 words and 384,000 readers at the time; now it has 430,000. 2️⃣ The female lead's family is indeed a century-old clan. All the sisters are talented, each with their own personality, and all are intelligent and capable. The female lead was pampered from a young age, enjoying the privileges of her powerful family and the favoritism of her father and brothers. This is the confidence that comes with a strong family background. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The author's portrayal of their gradual development from polite distance to deep affection is very natural, capturing the charm of a young couple. The female protagonist, Qiao Qiao, is a standout character, and she skillfully manages their initially strained marriage. The male protagonist, Xie Heng, is a proud and arrogant military general, initially aloof and distant, but later willingly submits to his wife, transforming from a powerful general in the Northwest into a notoriously henpecked general in the capital. This contrast between his outward tsundere nature and his genuine affection is quite endearing. He also dotes on the female protagonist, embodying the ideal of loving someone like nurturing a flower. The author portrays their journey from strangers to a harmonious couple with exceptional delicacy, subtly advancing the plot. Even the domestic power struggles are not melodramatic; instead, they act as a catalyst for their deepening relationship, making this a truly worthwhile read.

8. 58 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 13.9kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
9. 59 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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   The author's writing in the first book was truly superb. The second and third books were brilliant political intrigue. The third book also had a lot of inspirational elements for women, which got my blood pumping. The fourth book, "My Cinnabar Mole," was a flawless read from every angle. I read it countless times and even self-published it.

10. 60 成 Eight Years of Marriage Without a Wedding Night, Then She Bears Three Children After Being Reborn 成亲八年未洞房，重生后她生三宝 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + love goes both ways + devoted marquis + reborn] She was born to a noble family, but was switched at birth and raised as the daughter of a minor official. She married up into the marquis's household as the heir's wife, and to outsiders they seemed deeply in love. When rebel forces attacked the city, she was pierced by countless arrows and fell from the walls to her death. Only then did she learn that her loving husband had merel 1.7kReads8.3Score163Shelves

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    Ahhh, I have to recommend this gem of a novel to everyone! It's a fairly traditional rebirth and domestic power struggle story, with some really satisfying moments. I highly recommend it to you all. I believe that Gu Zhao, the female protagonist who has been reborn, will definitely have a fresh start!

11. 61 抢 After I Stole My Eldest Sister's Distinguished Fiancé 抢了嫡姐的矜贵未婚夫后 Kumquat Water Ball金橘水团Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Black-bellied flirtatious beauty x restrained, aloof powerful official] Yun Wu envied her elder sister. The hairpin she wore was beautiful. The skirt she wore was gorgeous, too. Even the man she was betrothed to, the one she was about to marry, Song Tingyue, was a dashing gentleman, noble and untouchable as a mountain of jade. * Song Tingyue was a gentleman without equal in the world. Born to privilege, gentle as jade, and graced with extraordinary bearing. He had a betrothed, promised to him s 16.3kReads8.8Score1.9kShelves

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    Shuang Jie, the unattainable beauty, has fallen from grace. Even the gentle and refined nobleman can be driven to madness. The calmer and more composed Song Tingyue is, the more he forces himself to suppress his emotions. Will there come a day when he can no longer hold back and explodes, leaving behind an irreversible mess?

12. 62 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves

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    I cannot live without this book. This is my number one! The best of all ancient Chinese romance novels!! A masterpiece!!!

13. 63 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves

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    These two books are really good! ① A scheming woman versus a rich young master, a classic case of the fox hiding the tiger. The heroine's true colors aren't revealed until chapter 100. I really underestimated her; she actually fooled me, even with my omniscient perspective! Chapters 35 and 36 are incredibly captivating. [Masterpiece of Sparrow's Taste][Masterpiece of Sparrow's Taste][Masterpiece of Sparrow's Taste] ② Highly recommended, extremely good! [Already hooked]

14. 64 胖 The Overweight Heiress's Comeback 胖千金的逆袭 Slow and Steady Goes Far事缓则远Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted Cheng Nian was 28 when she finally learned to swim, only to drown. But that wasn't even the most dramatic part. The real shock was that her soul transmigrated straight into the body of a 160-jin chubby heiress in ancient times. Was it a blessing or a curse? As a modern woman with a higher education, how could she accept living as a big fat woman? Watch her turn the tables in that era, win her crush's favor, and thrive... 1.4kReads—Score290Shelves

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    Time travel and women dressing as men are very interesting.

15. 65 穿 Reborn as the Doomed White Moonlight, I Kidnapped the Male Lead 穿成早死白月光，我把男主绑架了 Bai Yan稗言Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book / Political intrigue / Sweet and satisfying. The heroine is all business, while the hero is a born actor.] Emergency room doctor Shen Jing Que transmigrated into a tragic novel, becoming an orphan who was destined to die taking an arrow for someone else in Chapter Three. The first thing she did was sell her life for eight hundred taels. The buyer was Pei Yan, heir to the Marquis of Dingbei, whom she had held at knifepoint. Half a book’s worth of plot, one triangular nee 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The opening scene of kidnapping the crown prince is a well-executed hook, and the iconic scene of the blood-written IOU immediately draws you in. The characters aren't purely black and white; each side's stance is clearly defined, and many details later in the story echo earlier events.

16. 66 我 I Drove My Classmate Wild with Flirting 我把同窗撩爆了 Slow and Steady Goes Far事缓则远Ancient Romance45k WordsOngoing Gu Xingzhou came from a family of scholars and was the sole heir for nine generations. His mother died of blood loss after giving birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and the newborn boy also suffocated and died. Only the girl survived. From then on, her father raised her as a boy, and she attended school with boys from a young age. As time went by, Gu Xingzhou, a girl, concealed her gender and enrolled in school, beginning her life as a girl disguised as a boy. To her surprise, her striking looks 19Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 朝 Day After Day, Endless and Long 朝朝漫漫 Young Master Little White Rabbit小白兔公子Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Moonlight spilled across the ground, cool and pale. Lotus flowers stood tall in a tranquil pond. A gauzy veil concealed her face as she danced with graceful poise, every smile and frown captivating. People said Gu Yanchu, the powerful grand secretary, was the emperor’s illegitimate son, abandoned among the common people. Otherwise, how could he have joined the Grand Secretariat at such a young age? It was a pity that such an elegant, handsome gentleman had married a fierce and domineering young 5.2kReads9.1Score440Shelves

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    Everyone here is intelligent, it's great to watch.

18. 68 拯 After Saving the Blind Little Darling, I Faked My Death and He Went Mad 拯救瞎眼小可怜后死遁他发疯了 Sparrow in the Clouds云中雀林Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented transmigration into a book, bold and cheerful martial-world heroine × cold, humble, blind prince, faked death, intense angst for the male lead, sweet and angsty romance, winning her back] “I’ve been abandoned by the light twice. What right do I have to hope?” The male lead is extremely humble and pitiful. This is not a feel-good power fantasy. The story is bittersweet, with plenty of sorrow. That’s its flavor. The romance is swoon-worthy, and the angst is intense. The Sixth Pri 3.8kReads8.9Score426Shelves

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    The female protagonist's only thought was to complete the mission.

19. 69 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
20. 70 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 23.7kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels are at their peak in sweet and romantic stories, full of humor and wit, covering themes of family, country, and the world. ① Mind-reading ability + gossip system 🍉 Laugh from beginning to end ② Hilarious female doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with her lover and awakens a war god prince, hilariously funny ③ Strong female lead with a space to punish scum and build her career, incredibly satisfying ④ Female disguised as a man is forcibly pampered by a tyrant and made empress, laugh until your abs hurt ⑤ Hilarious transmigration where the female lead swaps places with the demon lord, madcap from beginning to end.

21. 71 收 Get a Grip, and I’ll Make You Reach for the Stars! 收收心，爷让你高攀！ Yu Susu雨酥酥Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted Not a strong-female-lead story, and not a power fantasy! [Romance-focused + transmigration in infancy + possessive pursuit + intense push and pull + angst and sweetness + sex before love + a husband chasing his wife to the crematorium + taming a dog] Deliberate seduction X clear-eyed surrender. A disastrous start from the moment she transmigrates, when she is nearly drowned in a chamber pot, combined with traditional son preference, a feudal society where the law does not reach the countryside, 34.9kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves

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    The first book, the best one, absolutely delicious, welcome to the pit! There's a part in the middle that makes me cry buckets.

22. 72 若 If Hatred Could Become a Boat 若将恨做舟 Yi Er一尔Ancient Romance630k WordsOngoing [A vicious mad-dog girl × a sickly fox-like man] The first person Lan Huaizhen killed was her mother. The second was herself. The third... She forgot. She killed them on a whim. Back then, she swallowed her anger so her mother could survive. Now she had nothing left to hold her back. Everyone who had ever bullied them deserved to die. When she learned that the father she had never met was the one who had started all the suffering she and her mother endured, she naturally couldn't let him off. Bu 8.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    The story is incredibly captivating! The female lead is truly unique—a character who grows and develops, not a mask-wearing, overbearing heroine. While she might lack some ability, she'll relentlessly climb the ladder whenever the opportunity arises, making her incredibly charming! She's also a bit of a blockhead, preferring to be direct and often saying incredibly sweet things without considering others' feelings, making the old-fashioned male lead swoon and obliviously pursue her! The character development is strong, the romance is captivating—a must-watch! [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

23. 73 枝 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Ling Ling Ling Zhi灵灵灵芝Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I really enjoy stories with this kind of stark contrast between the beginning and the end. The early episodes are slow-burning, set in a rural village where the two find solace in each other – gentle and healing. But fate takes a sudden turn; overnight, their family is destroyed, and their past promises become unresolved issues. The female protagonist doesn't wallow in grief; she suppresses her hatred and forges ahead, making friends along the way and uncovering conspiracies and strange occurrences. The characters' emotions feel very real; it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There are struggles and moments of helplessness.

24. 74 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
25. 75 金 Sighs from a Golden Cage 金笼叹 Du Wei芏蔚Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted A resilient, clever woman who transmigrates and a sinister, scheming crown prince [Madness + possessive love + fleeing while pregnant + a long road to winning her back] Don't pick up strange men by the roadside. Lin Ran had taken that internet saying to heart, but one look at his handsome face made her forget it completely. They had been married for three years, and it was the best thing about her life in this world. Her husband was gentle and refined, teaching at the town school and earning eve 6.7kReads7.1Score466Shelves
26. 76 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
27. 77 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score556Shelves
28. 78 乱 Beauty in a Chaotic Age: A Brutal Warlord Claims Her, Step by Step 乱世美人：被粗莽枭雄步步豪夺 Baiyun Yeye白云耶耶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Bodhisattva-like beauty × ambitious hero of a chaotic age, with an obsessive, possessive love (The rating is low because it just came out, but it should rise.) Rong Ci spent ten years with Zhao Chu as a hostage in the State of Qi. The year he returned to Qin and was made a prince, she died in childbirth, leaving him twins before she could finally rest. Who could have guessed that before long, the System would summon her back in a frenzy? This tyrant has scoured the world for your remains and pla 21.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
29. 79 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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    This book is great!

30. 80 女 Disguised as a Man in Court, I Became the Tyrant's Beloved 女扮男装上朝堂，成了暴君白月光 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration into a book] [Historical romance] [Woman disguised as a man] [Palace and household intrigue] [Imperial examinations and political strategy] [Sweet, doting, and satisfying] [A devoted, powerful couple] Modern-day genius physician Ye Wan transmigrates into a book, becoming the useless eldest legitimate son of the Ye family, a powerful minister. The original owner was raised as a boy, and the whole family are villains. In three months, the entire family will be executed. A 1.2kReads6.7Score147Shelves
31. 81 小 The Little Cannon Fodder Becomes Beautiful and Steals the Tycoon's Heir 小炮灰变美后，抢了财阀太子爷 Strawberry Fondant草莓糖心Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + noble academy's F4 + delicate beauty + seducing her way to the top] Cold, arrogant heir to the top financial dynasty (193 cm) x pure, delicate cannon-fodder beauty (168 cm) A little bellflower flower spirit fails her tribulation and should have had her soul scattered, but instead she binds to a cannon-fodder System and transmigrates into a novel set at a prestigious academy, becoming a minor character with the same name. In the original plot, she's Lin Xiaokui's best 198.3kReads8.2Score24.6kShelves
32. 82 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 828Reads7.4Score101Shelves
33. 83 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    ① Ancient Chinese Romance (Highly Rated) ② Palace Intrigue/Domestic Strife ③ Sweet, Sweet, Sweet

34. 84 帝 The Emperor’s Marriage: To Rule the World for You 帝王嫁：为君临天下 Cold Heart, Cold Feelings, Pretty Girl凉心凉情好姑凉Two Male Leads381k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] There was a beauty in the imperial palace, born delicate and precious. Everyone said he wouldn’t live to see ten more springs. For peace among the four kingdoms and stability throughout the realm, the ministers all urged the emperor to act. “Your Majesty, the Imperial Lord has been ill for many years. For the sake of peace throughout the realm, we hope Your Majesty will not…” Before he could finish, someone hurried in from outside the hall. “Grand Tutor, the latrine at the resid 5.4kReads9.2Score614Shelves

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    It's truly amazing, the writing is superb, and it always surprises you.

35. 85 公 The Beautiful, Arrogant Princess and Her Sly, Flirtatious Consort 公主美又骄，钓系驸马茶艺高 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Flirting with each other + Sweet romance, both are virgins + Taking down scumbags] [Arrogant princess + Scheming, sickly, beautiful prince consort] Yun Chaorong’s transmigration into a book went wrong, and she became the heroine of a tragic romance. She learned she was destined to be disfigured and humiliated, lose her entire family, then be imprisoned and tortured to death by the male lead, Xie Nanzhu. What the hell! Yun Chaorong wasn’t having it. She kicked the original male lead and the supp 12kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
36. 86 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31.3kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    I'll be heartbroken if anyone hasn't seen The Prime Minister!

37. 87 纨 The Arrogant Regent Forcefully Steals the Bride 纨绔摄政王强势抢亲 Thinking of Bamboo and Flute念竹思笛Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [The seemingly spoiled, lovesick Prince Regent ✘ the foodie young princess of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, who’d rather throw a punch than say a word] [A sweet romance with just a touch of silliness. The author’s values follow the looks; if that bothers you, don’t read.] The first rule of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household: Men do not take concubines, and women do not become concubines. Ling Mo, the Prince Regent, has been doted on since childhood. He has always had someone he can’t stop thinki 4.8kReads9.2Score435Shelves

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    ① She was an illegitimate daughter, forced into a marriage in her place. People looked down on her because of her low status, mocking and ridiculing her. He, despite his illness, stood up for her… ② He had been plotting for a long time, just waiting for her to grow up… ③ I heard Miss Li is currently looking for a husband. Would you consider me? ④ She's married now and is pampered by her husband's family…

38. 88 被 Nailed into a Coffin and Drowned in a Pond, I’m Reborn to Make the Scumbag Lose His Heirs 被钉棺沉塘，重生让渣男断子绝孙 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Short drama now available) [One-on-one romance, devoted to each other, powerful and doting] In everyone's eyes, Princess Su Chenyu of Fengyi has nothing but beauty. In truth, she's spoiled, rude, and incredibly stupid, known as a good-for-nothing. Her fate is to have her fingers nailed into a coffin before being drowned in a pond. Who could have expected the useless princess to be reborn and reveal her brilliance? They called her foolish, useless, and rude. In her previous life, her heart was c 4.9kReads9.3Score623Shelves

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    These palace intrigue historical romance novels are absolutely amazing! They feature rebirth and revenge, princesses seducing powerful ministers, past lives and present lives, and mutual redemption. The plots are captivating and addictive, all of them are completed, and have ratings over 9.3. They're incredibly enjoyable to follow, don't miss them!!!

39. 89 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.9kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
40. 90 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 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book! I'm begging for more updates every day! [Please update more!] I love the male lead Su Huai's decisiveness and madness, and the female lead Lu Yao's strength and self-confidence. That night, he shamelessly held Yao'er's hand and wrote her name in the Su family genealogy. He wanted her to never leave him. That night, one was dressed in fiery red, the other in a bewitching red. She was bloodthirsty, her clothes stained crimson. When he arrived in his wedding red attire, she said to him, "You look good in red today." "Prime Minister, you've gone to great lengths to deceive me. Everyone in the world knows you're getting married, except me." "Su Huai, farewell." "Su Huai, I almost believed you really wanted to be with me, and I almost thought I'd try it out with you. You can't lie to me anymore." He panicked, "You dare leave?" Synopsis: She took the phoenix pendant and approached her fiancé, but later, this fiancé couldn't refuse her. The male lead is a treacherous minister, a powerful prime minister, and a madman—extremely obsessive and shameless. The female lead has three incredibly skilled masters, possessing exceptional medical skills and martial arts prowess. She is also adept at playing the zither, her music capable of both pleasing the ear and inflicting harm. The two are powerful, somewhat "abnormal," and their relationship is one of force and power, filled with love, hate, and vengeance. The male lead shamelessly demands the female lead confess her love, and to deceive him, she engages in numerous intimate acts and sweet nothings, which the male lead finds quite appealing. After experiencing many trials and tribulations, amidst the interplay of truth and falsehood, they may unknowingly have fallen in love with each other. Looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds!

41. 91 小 The Sweet Little Princess Has the Crazed Power Minister Wrapped Around Her Finger 小公主甜撩！疯批权臣为她折腰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Both leads are reborn, both were virgins in both lifetimes, and they pursue and cherish each other. A light, sweet romance with no strong female lead. [Sunshine, straightforward princess x obsessive, loyal, self-effacing powerful minister; the princess's devoted admirer] Ling Yuanxin, a princess of a fallen kingdom, is reborn on the eve of her wedding. Her first thought is to flee the wedding and elope with her bodyguard? In her previous life, she never managed to confess her love, and it remain 5.5kReads9.4Score756Shelves
42. 92 赐 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.1kReads8.7Score104Shelves
43. 93 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! 💕

44. 94 一 A Lifetime of Tender Love 一世娇宠 Banyan Leaf榕叶子Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted Gu Qingzhi has never suffered the slightest injustice in her life. Born to a concubine, she should have been sent away from the household with a marriage contract. But she was extraordinarily lucky: her father had her, his only precious daughter, in middle age. Gu Yuan is clever and calculating, and spent the first half of his life chasing fame and success. In the second half, his only concern is this innocent, naive daughter. He dotes on her, holding her in the palm of his hand and granting her 11.4kReads8.8Score739Shelves

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    Sweet story~ It's good~

45. 95 换 After the Marriage Swap, the Young General Can't Resist Flirting 换亲后，少年将军不禁撩 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [The animated comic is now available. If you're interested, go check it out!] [Married first, fall in love later ✘ aloof, youthful male lead ✘ gentle, clear-eyed female lead ✘ mutually exclusive partners (explained later)] Wen Ning was reborn. In her previous life, she dutifully cared for her parents-in-law and treated her husband with consideration. After finally enduring long enough to see Song Yan pass the highest imperial examination, everyone said she was lucky. But Song Yan never loved her 3.4kReads8.9Score384Shelves

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    All four books are excellent. The first and third are about arranged marriages that blossom into love, while the other two involve a gradual development of feelings leading to marriage. The male and female leads in all four are exceptionally intelligent, possessing high IQs. (This is a Chinese proverb, not a Chinese proverb.)

46. 96 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
47. 97 太 After the Crown Princess Turns Dark, His Highness Waits for Kisses Every Day 太子妃黑化后，殿下天天等亲亲 Winter Dusk Fish暮冬鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rebirth + Beloved by the Whole Family + Two Powerful Leads + Devoted Husband In her previous life, Chu Nanxing was the eldest legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, lost and raised elsewhere. After finally being brought back by her family, she should have enjoyed a life of wealth and honor. Instead, she believed malicious lies and trusted the wrong people. Her parents and elder brothers died, the entire marquis's household was executed, and her own eyes were gouged out before she met a 3.1kReads9.1Score655Shelves
48. 98 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The bright moon shines over the western tower! It's really beautiful and hilarious.

49. 99 名 Famed Throughout the Capital 名满京华 Mu Mu Mu Zhi木木木枳Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge + Taking Down the Trash] Chu Muqing, the eldest daughter of the Yongning Marquis Household, was raised from childhood by her second uncle’s family in Hezhou. After returning to the capital, she believed her stepmother was kind, her younger half-sister was good-hearted, and all her relatives in the marquis household loved her. Who would have thought that one day she’d wake up and realize the loving mother and daughter, the harmonious family, were all an illusion? Meanwhile, tho 5.6kReads8.9Score624Shelves
50. 100 勾 Flirt with the Crown Prince, Become His Favorite Consort? A Piece of Cake 勾太子，宠妃？顺手的事儿 Snowy Dudu雪之嘟嘟Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, sweet romance, sweet romance! We’ll say it three times because it’s important] She transmigrated? And became a favored concubine to the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom? After waking up one day, Mu Wantang finds herself inside a wish-fulfillment novel she had read recently, as the Crown Prince’s beloved concubine. Jun Chengyan, the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom and The Outcast, is breathtakingly handsome, elegant, and incomparably noble. The original owner was beautiful, but not 24.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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