Looking for Historical Romance That Takes Your Breath Away to the Core!!!!! 求古言惊艳到骨子里面的！！！！！

1. 101 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves
2. 102 惟 May My Dear Brother Be with You Year After Year 惟愿兄长岁岁与卿 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quirky, delicate younger stepsister × powerful, imposing older stepbrother] [One-on-one romance + no misunderstandings + simmering tension + age gap + height difference] Liu Jintang followed her mother into a second marriage and entered the Shen family, one of the most illustrious families in Shengjing. She hadn’t even enjoyed two days of the good life before she drowned in the lake behind the Shen residence. When she opened her eyes after being reborn, it was the very day her mother married i 5kReads8.8Score780Shelves

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   Changqing and Changbai are truly authoritative! Actually, there's another book by Su Mingyue, I wonder if anyone has read it, it's incredibly good! "After Rebirth, I Married My Brother's Best Friend" is exceptionally good, a true gem, but I don't know why it seems to have been taken down. So sad!

3. 103 恋 The Love-Struck Hero's Everyday Devotion to His Wife 恋爱脑男主的宠妻日常 Little Black Sesame Rice Balls黑芝麻馅儿的小汤圆儿Ancient Romance746k WordsCompleted This is a fictional historical setting. The writing is amateurish, there's no political intrigue, only lovey-dovey romance. One man and one woman, both faithful. The heroine was carried in the womb into this life and is selfish; the hero is a lovesick simp. There's a second male lead, but he doesn't appear much. The heroine's younger sister is reborn, though she doesn't do much. There's also a walk-on transmigrator and a System. Su Zhenzhen is the legitimate daughter of Grand Secretary and Minis 5.8kReads8.8Score530Shelves
4. 104 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 9.1kReads9.1Score1kShelves
5. 105 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
6. 106 师 My Master Has Exes Across the Immortal Realm 师尊她前任遍仙界 March Evening Rain三月暮雨Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing “Target plane sequence for this mission: C1. Danger rating: S (extremely dangerous).” “I know that all of you participating in this operation are outstanding agents of the Space-Time Administration, but this mission is extremely dangerous. Please follow the unified deployment and do not act on your own.” “This operation will be led by a colonel from the Twin Towers.” “Mission objective: separate the Son of the Plane, Emperor of Winter’s Burial Wen Shuangjiang, from his plane, then strip him of h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Absolutely stunning! [Fantasy + Infinite Flow] In order to find her senior sister's child, Bai Nianzhi, Wen Shuangjiang forcibly used an eighth-order Shadow Follower Talisman, at a huge cost! After arriving in Northern Qi, Wen Shuangjiang's memories were reduced to only Shen Yujing and Bai Nianzhi! As the head of the household, Bai Nianzhi became the prime minister in just a few years, wielding immense power, and a conspiracy was slowly brewing in the shadows!

7. 107 被 After the Tyrant Heard My Inner Thoughts, the Tragic Romance Turned Into a Loving Spoilfest 被暴君听到心声后，虐文爆宠了 Distant Moon Shadow月影遥遥Ancient Romance440k WordsCompleted [Tyrant’s mind-reading + gluttonous girl + devoted couple + sweet romance with a happy ending] Shen Qingqing wakes up to find she’s become the heroine of an old-school angst novel. Shen Qingshuang, the empress of a fallen kingdom, is taken by force and imprisoned in the harem by a tyrant. Cold and stubborn, she’d rather die than submit. After three hundred rounds of physical and emotional torment, she jumps from the city wall to die for her country, leaving the tyrant consumed by madness and reg 6.5kReads8.7Score855Shelves
8. 108 表 The Years of the Cousin and the Coldhearted Young Lord 表姑娘和清冷世子的那些年 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted Timid, sincere cousin & cool, restrained young lord A devoted, sugary romance, with a completely traditional setting, an older man raising the heroine, a high-and-mighty beauty brought down from her pedestal, and the heroine's growth When Hu Qingjia first arrives at the Jinghai Marquis Manor as a young cousin, she is cautious at every turn, always on edge and never daring to overstep in the slightest. But as she spends her days with the family, she discovers that the Jinghai Marquis Manor is ac 8.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
9. 109 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 17.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves
10. 110 自 After His Conquest of Himself, the Sickly Crown Prince Begs for My Affection 自我攻略后，病娇太子求宠爱 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Adorably goofy, tearful, lazy princess vs. a self-deluded, unhinged fox of a crown prince [Devoted couple + Transmigration into a book + Yandere + Favoritism + Mild groveling arc + Happy ending + Redemption] One day, Jiang Yu transmigrated into a book and became an unloved princess of the Jiang Kingdom. After an accident, she was taken in by Gu Jiuyan, the crown prince of the Qian Dynasty and the story's great villain. As the author, Jiang Yu knew exactly what kind of man Gu Jiuyan was: ruthless 1.2kReads9.1Score188Shelves

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    The first book has a very doting male lead, it's super sweet!!! [Attention] The second book was the one that got me into classical Chinese literature, it's absolutely amazing!!! I've reread it countless times [Learned][Learned][Learned] I love it so much, everyone should read it!!! Highly recommended [Attention][Attention][Attention] The third book is also very sweet, and there are some very tear-jerking parts [Almost crying] The fourth book, I'm now waiting for the author to feed me new chapters every day, I can't even keep up with all the reading, it's so good!!! The female lead is also very clear-headed [Attention] The plot is also very interesting. I hadn't read classical Chinese literature in a long time, but after reading this book, I've become obsessed with it again [Shy][Shy][Shy] Highly recommended!!!

11. 111 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two strong and two innocent characters, with minimal political intrigue. The author is quite skilled at writing; the interconnected plot is quite enjoyable and not overly melodramatic.

12. 112 绝 The Stunning Outcast Tames Her Men, Captures Their Hearts, and Sparks a Rivalry 绝色万人嫌训狗，勾君心，引雄竞 Little Gingerbread Person姜饼人儿Ancient Romance264k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Least Favorite + Male Rivals Competing for Her + Taming Dogs + Forced Love + Calculated Moves] Song Qin has barely transmigrated into a book when she finds herself staring at a very large bed. Three powerful men, their faces flushed, beg her for an antidote. Only then does she realize she's become a flirtatious woman hated by everyone, and the original character is responsible for the three men being drugged. In the book, the original character is exiled for harassing high-rankin 123Reads—Score242Shelves

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    The aloof young tutor, who should have adhered to proper etiquette, abandoned all the self-restraint of a scholar and plotted step by step, hoping to win the heroine's pity.

13. 113 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.9kReads9.0Score584Shelves

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    This book progresses incredibly fast; it covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! 💗The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is bestowed by the emperor, a classic ancient romance novel of arranged marriage leading to love💘. It's sweet throughout with no angst, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—super captivating!

14. 114 赠 A Book of Spring Gifts 赠春书 San An三安Ancient Romance595k WordsCompleted [High sweetness, noble young lady x unhinged crown prince] Song Wanyu refused to believe people when they said her father, Song Manfu, had sided with the deposed crown prince. She thought her father didn’t have the nerve to do such a thing. Besides, was the deposed crown prince even normal? He was a lunatic. A few days later, her father cheerfully told her, “My precious daughter, you’re going to the palace to become an imperial consort. Are you happy?” Thinking of the emperor, who was sixty and 4.1kReads8.9Score480Shelves
15. 115 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves

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    Classical literature does have a certain depth; it's not as obscure as I imagined. I recommend it!

16. 116 我 Teaching and Guiding People in the Demon Cult 我在魔教教书育人 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Gu Zening wakes up to find herself a demonic woman of the Devil Cult. In a world where anyone can draw a sword at the slightest provocation, she can only rely on the skills she picked up playing battle royale games and strive to become the king of all cowards. A cowardly wolf? She casually rescues a stunning beauty, thinking she's a harmless little rabbit, only to discover that when no one's watching, she controls Gu to kill people: a true yandere, a black-hearted lotus. When the beauty pins Gu 2kReads9.3Score260Shelves

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    It's incredibly good; watching it will give you a unique and amazing feeling.

17. 117 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves

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    Trust me based on my 3999 hours of reading experience 🤭

18. 118 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    The male and female protagonists are both strong. In her previous life, the entire Zhenbei General's mansion was wiped out due to false evidence, and the female protagonist, Zhong Lingyue, died tragically. After being reborn, she encountered a man who got in her way while stealing false evidence. She stabbed him and stripped him, only to discover later that he was the Prince of Jin's heir, who then hunted her down. To avoid trouble, Zhong Lingyue disguised herself as a frail and delicate young lady, but in reality, she transformed into a nighttime thief to take revenge on the prince. Later, the two became engaged. She thought her disguise was flawless, but it gradually crumbled. After surviving a near-death experience, the prince pinned her against a wall and kissed her, revealing that he knew her true identity. The two then confessed their feelings for each other.

19. 119 逆 Against All Odds: The Useless Girl Is the Wicked Prince's Favorite 逆天废材：腹黑邪王心尖宠 Rabbit A Yin兔子阿银Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Born without spiritual power and destined to be a good-for-nothing? What a joke. This young lady is a peerless genius. Alchemists are rare? I became a god-tier alchemist without even breaking a sweat. Divine artifacts and sacred beasts are precious? I can pick up piles of ancient treasures wherever I go, and even divine artifacts come with loyal buddies ready to join me! I can take down scumbag men and crush wicked women with ease. But somehow I accidentally fell into the arms of a wickedly char 171Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!!! My number one!!! The female lead is stunningly beautiful, and the male lead is gentle yet powerful, devoted, and deeply respects and loves her. He's the epitome of ancient Chinese romance novel protagonists in my opinion. The plot flows smoothly and without any unnecessary dragging.

20. 120 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
21. 121 皇 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3.3kReads6.8Score228Shelves

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    This book is so good! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] The young emperor's first act of defiance was the loss of his beloved. On the night he committed suicide by poison, the usually indifferent emperor rose as if in a daze, his face deathly pale, almost unable to stand. Inside Angjing Palace, the young emperor tightly held the warm person in his arms, his body trembling slightly. He slightly parted his lips, tilted his head, and coughed up a few drops of blood, his hair turning white overnight. Three years later, she became a little hungry ghost, with weak magic power, simple thoughts, and was particularly prone to hunger. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite big rock. In short, she was a cute but cowardly useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to find food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant.

22. 122 愿 May You Remember the Late Boat 愿君忆晚舟 Miao Miao Can Dream苗喵会做梦Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Mutual devotion and fidelity + long-laid plans + traditional historical romance + strong heroine + no transmigration or rebirth + both fall for each other + ancient romance] [The Marquis's Heir with Multiple Identities] ✖️ [The Brilliant General's Legitimate Daughter] Xiao Wan, the general's legitimate daughter who had sworn, “I will never enter the palace,” was summoned back to the capital. On her very first day, the dissolute young heir Gu Xingzhou kept her at his side. In front of everyone 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, this book, you won't regret investing in it.

23. 123 绾 A Heart Bound in Ice 绾凛心 A Melon Downstairs楼下一瓜Ancient Romance246k WordsOngoing [Pampered noblewoman × Embroidered Uniform Guard | marriage before love | one-on-one, both pure] Everyone knows that Su Nuowan, the Grand Tutor's legitimate daughter, is delicate and stunning, refined in temperament and fond of elegance. She fears violence, prisons, and bloody power struggles most of all. A marriage contract made in their youth bound her firmly to the most terrifying man in the capital. She hated his aura of violence, his command of the imperial prison, and the power he held 262Reads—Score228Shelves

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    I haven't seen such an addictive historical romance novel in a long time! It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love! The female lead is a pampered young lady who really dislikes the aloof male lead. When they're together, the male lead remains expressionless and calm, but he's actually completely captivated by the female lead's fragrance. Everyone should go read it!

24. 124 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
25. 125 卿 Qingqing, May You Be at Peace 卿卿其安 Gu Mingyu顾铭钰Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing Everyone in the capital knew that the Xie family's legitimate daughter, Xie Zhaoyue, was ruthless. She pushed her half-sister into a pond with her own hands and watched coldly as she sank. Later, she went far away to Wu Commandery. After years of planning, she finally married into the Eastern Palace, just as she had hoped. She thought the game was already won. But what awaited her was the execution of the entire Xie family. Her mother left her only one message: "As long as you are here, the Xie 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been watching this every night before bed lately. The pacing is brisk, and the power struggles within the household and the court are all well-written. Every choice the female lead makes comes with a price; it's not a smooth ride all the way through. There are struggles and forbearances involved, and I can really empathize with the pressure she's under.

26. 126 良 Who Will Share This Lovely Night? 良宵谁与共 Su Jingchu苏静初Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Her widowed mother remarries into the Xiao family. After enduring all kinds of ups and downs, she finally raises Xu Lingyun to adulthood. When Xu Lingyun reaches the age to choose a husband, she discovers that the eldest son of the Xiao family has had his eye on her for a long time... They fall in love and live happily ever after. 2.9kReads9.0Score279Shelves

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    This is the first book I finished reading on Tomato. It's really good. It's a classical Chinese story about cousins. The male lead uses a series of tricks to get the female lead hooked up with him. He gradually wins her over.

27. 127 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.5kReads—Score456Shelves

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    These are truly amazing historical romance novels!

28. 128 媚 Born with a Bewitching Charm 媚骨生香 Her Highness the Nightmare梦魇殿下Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted 261Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Amazingly unconventional! After reading the first one, you'll know what a truly refined and virtuous person looks like. There are many such characters, but many are poorly written, resulting in pretentious and self-righteous portrayals! The second book is incredibly well-written, leaving you wanting more! The difference between a skilled writer and an unskilled one is immediately apparent! The third book features an ordinary, rough-around-the-edges man, yet he is warm, gentle, simple, and down-to-earth. His down-to-earth philosophy of life will surely make you see the brilliance of this character! The fourth book needs little introduction; it's a nurturing romance where the male and female leads' interactions are gentle and natural, without being overly sweet. Every interaction feels natural, bringing a genuine smile to your face! I highly recommend these four books; the author's writing is superb! The logic is rigorous!

29. 129 古 Past and Present, Swapping Lives: She Takes Down Scumbags in My Rich Family, While I Farm in Exile for Her 古今互穿：她替我豪门虐渣，我替她流放种田 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月25k WordsCompleted She travels between ancient and modern times: she helps me take down scum in a wealthy family, while I help her farm in exile. 12.7kReads—Score213Shelves
30. 130 纯 The Pure-Hearted Assassin Is Both Dotting and Flirtatious 纯情杀手他又宠又撩 Begonias of Kunming Mountain昆明山的海棠Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + one-on-one romance] A delicate, sheltered heiress vs. a cold-blooded assassin who loves money She was the darling of Jinling City, a peerless beauty admired by all. He was a powerful, aloof, and mysterious assassin. After an accident left the young woman plunging down a cliff, she never expected that the condition set by the cold-hearted, ruthless assassin reputed to be the strongest in the martial world would be... that she belong to him! 712Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel; the male lead is a martial arts assassin, and the female lead is a wealthy young lady.

31. 131 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 534Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended, top-tier.

32. 132 我 After I Was Ordered to Divorce, My Ex-Husband Regretted It 我奉旨和离后，前夫悔不当初 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted After I received the imperial decree to divorce, my ex-husband regretted it too late. 10kReads—Score203Shelves
33. 133 嘴 All Bark, Weak Knees: The Unhinged Villain Is Hooked 嘴硬腿软，疯批反派被钓上瘾了 Blossoms of Ink朵朵墨痕Ancient Romance149k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, Possessive Power Broker vs. Deliciously Pretty, High-Maintenance Softie] On her ninth transmigration into a book, Ruan Anning chooses the mission “get killed.” The moment she opens her eyes, she sees the unhinged villain who has killed her eight times already causing trouble. Ruan Anning immediately shouts, “Stop! If you’re going to kill him, you’ll have to kill me first!” (Come on, come on! Give me a stab! Please!) The villain puts away his knife and replies, “...As you command, You 5Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    🤫All I wanted was to complete the mission to be killed and get rid of it as soon as possible. I never expected that I would become the person that the crazy and powerful minister couldn't let go of.

34. 134 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 娇 Don't Leave, My Darling: The Possessive Crown Prince Begs Her to Stay 娇娇宝贝别离开，偏执太子哀求 Sichuan Pepper Wine and Star Anise Cake花椒酒与八角糕Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst + devoted couple + sugary sweet + feel-good power fantasy] [Soft, delicate beauty vs. possessive crown prince] [The leads get together in chapter 49; the earlier chapters are optional. It's all sweetness after that, and the villains are dealt with quickly.] On her wedding night, she was stabbed to death by the childhood sweetheart she had known for ten years. She discovered that he and her close cousin had been carrying on behind her back for a long time. Her soul linger 5.3kReads9.1Score428Shelves
36. 136 宫 A Palace Romance Worth Seeking 宫欢亦可寻 Mirror Cold, Lord Warm镜寒君暖Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted Historical Romance | Mild Political Intrigue | Monogamous Couple, Happy Ending] Chu Conghuan had outlasted three emperors to become the Grand Empress Dowager of Beijiang. She thought she could finally slip out of the palace and disappear for good. Who knew that on her way out, she would nearly drag a powerful figure down with her? Beijiang almost fell as a result. And Ji Xun, the enemy-state chancellor she had nearly scared to death, actually wanted to become her bodyguard? So whil 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Qin Zhi, the messenger eunuch, ran errands between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor every day, relaying messages verbatim from both sides while automatically filtering out anything that couldn't be said. He honed his skills to an unparalleled degree of diplomacy.

37. 137 太 The Crown Princess Chronicles, Part One 太女纪（上） Knife Seller Beneath the Moon月下卖刀郎Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted Feng Lin, the Third Imperial Princess, was once a prince of the Wu Dynasty with a brilliant future ahead of her, a loving family, and a childhood sweetheart. Then, during an outing, they were attacked. Her elder sister was killed, and the shock sent Feng Lin's life into a sudden downward spiral. Her mother dispatched her to serve in the army on the northern frontier. Many years later, Feng Lin returns to the capital and begins her path of revenge and seizing power... Only to discover that her ch 58Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    "The Chronicles of the Crown Princess" boasts a tight, gripping plot, showcasing the cruelty and wisdom of power struggles. The protagonist, Feng Lin, is a deeply memorable character who, through intelligence and unwavering will, establishes herself in the palace, enduring numerous trials and tribulations before ultimately achieving her own triumphant comeback. The novel also portrays the profound affection between Feng Lin and Zi Huiyi. Childhood sweethearts, deeply in love, they weather many storms together. This emotional connection adds warmth and tenderness to the power struggles, making the story even more captivating.

38. 138 错 I Mistook My Husband for an AI 错把夫君当AI Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I Mistook My Husband for an AI 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
39. 139 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.2kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    All I can say is, they're all incredibly good! The first book always made me laugh, but the male lead was really pitiful; thankfully, the female lead redeemed him [crying]. The second book is also so cute [admiring][admiring]. The third book is still ongoing, but the female lead's personality really captivated me. The fourth book goes without saying; it's already been adapted into an anime! The fifth book's romance is also very touching; I cried so much over the male lead [crying]. The sixth book is by the same author as the fifth; I can only say Yan Xiang is truly skilled! Love at first sight, deep affection over time, breaking up childhood sweethearts, forceful acquisition—you're really something else [shy]. The seventh book, where the misunderstanding is resolved, is also sweet [admiring]. The eighth book was so enjoyable to read [admiring][admiring]. Those who like sweet stories shouldn't miss these!!! I don't read angst-filled novels!

40. 140 锁 Locking the Southern Branch 锁南枝 Yi'an's Springtime Drunkenness易安春酲Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted No rebirth, no transmigration, political intrigue, a strong heroine, and sweet romance. A ruthless heroine who plays the fool to fool the wise × a cool, scheming male lead with a seemingly innocent but secretly dark side. When they first met, Shen Ningzhao tried to win Gu Chiyan over, but he looked down at her coldly. “We’re not on the same path, so we can’t work together!” Later, Gu Chiyan trapped her beneath him and leaned close, his eyes brimming with tenderness and affection. Shen Ningzhao l 393Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    There is "be" and "he".

41. 141 夫 My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, So I Finally Got Over Him 夫君和青梅害我流产，我恋爱脑好了 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, and I Got Over My Lovesick Foolishness 803Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 皇 Your Majesty, the Empress Has Gone to the Border to Fight the Enemy Again 皇上，皇后娘娘又去边关杀敌了 Guo Guoguo锅果果Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing Harem intrigue + historical female lead + empress + bizarre, fantastical ancient setting + the strongest fighter in the story Li Hongying is the only daughter of the Great General Who Guards the Nation. She grew up on the frontier, learning martial arts at five and spear fighting at eight. At thirteen, she drove the sharp tip of her red-tasseled spear into the enemy general's heart, avenging her grandfather. She thought she would spend her life defending the frontier and killing the enemy, but 514Reads—Score100Shelves

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    I've been following this book up to yesterday's chapter, and it's absolutely amazing! It's so moving! [Crying][crying][crying] It's so well-written!

43. 143 若 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 Yi Xuan顗軒Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 27Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates and is bound to a system mission: she must save the soul of a deity who has fallen to the mortal realm. She encounters wolves in the mountains, cuts her own blood to heal her wounds, and endures countless hardships while taking meticulous care of the boy. She watches the boy grow into a handsome young man, and the two become kindred spirits. However, they ultimately cannot escape the heavenly rule that the deity must return to its rightful place.

44. 144 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score331Shelves
45. 145 夫 After My Husband Passed the Exams, He Courted a Princess, But I’m the Real Heiress 夫君高中后攀附郡主，可我才是真千金啊 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband passed the imperial exams, he cozied up to the county princess. But I’m the real daughter! 271Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 祈 Pray for Dawn 祈明 Shi Wei诗尾Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted After one crushing defeat, Qi Min, undefeated in a hundred thousand-strong army, was captured alive by Chu Yu. Only then did Chu Yu discover that General Qi Min, who had always been his equal and faced him in open rivalry, was actually a young woman. “Three thousand miles of campaigns, a single sword holding back a million foes.” The world knew General Qi for reclaiming the borderlands and winning renown across the realm, but not for the turbulent life she had endured behind that glory. Qi Min t 1kReads9.1Score126Shelves

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    Go! Read! Brief! Introduction! My favorite ancient Chinese romance novel!

47. 147 暖 Warmly Falling into Love’s Abyss 暖暖入情渊 Yan Nuannuan言暖暖Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + Sweet Romance] The soul of a wealthy young woman transmigrates into Wen Nuannuan, a stunning beauty from the merchant Wen family. She unexpectedly saves the Fourth Prince, the War King Qin Yuan, who falls for her at first sight. “Your merchant status won’t do. Think about becoming this prince’s secondary consort.” “Are you sick? You’d turn down your childhood sweetheart, the head wife of your household, just to make me your concubine? What’s wrong with you?” Faced with 182Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Nuan Nuan is an exceptionally beautiful woman who catches the eye of a domineering prince. From then on, they embark on an intense and passionate love affair, which also brings with it various trials and tribulations. Witness their tumultuous journey, their poignant experiences, and their eventual reunion – a captivating and unforgettable story.

48. 148 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves

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    This book truly amazed me. At first, I had absolutely no interest in reading it because the title and synopsis weren't really my cup of tea, and I'm not particularly fond of historical romance novels. But from the very first chapter, I was completely hooked and couldn't stop reading. The author's writing is clearly very solid; they portray the main characters and supporting characters beautifully, truly, truly beautifully, and bring each one to life. The supporting characters are given a lot of screen time.

50. 150 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Won Over the Sickly Male Supporting Character 穿书后我被病娇男配攻略了 Throwing Bricks扔板砖Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [System + Yandere + One Couple Only] Song Nanchu transmigrated into a book by accident and got stuck with a completely useless System that ordered her to win over an unpredictable yandere male supporting character. She lived in constant fear, treading carefully at every turn… “What? You transmigrated here too!” Song Nanchu clung to the yandere and wailed, tears streaming down her face. “Why didn’t you say so sooner? You scared me to death!” The yandere asked, “So when you kept saying you weren’t 3.4kReads9.1Score367Shelves

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