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1. 251 花 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 780Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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   This book is good; the plot is very engaging.

2. 252 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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   Ancient Chinese mythology is really, really, really good.

3. 253 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 911Reads8.2Score110Shelves

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   This is a very good read, the writing is excellent, and it also includes many poems by the author.

4. 254 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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   He transmigrated into a live-in son-in-law, only wanting to lie down and wait to die. He taught his wife to slack off, and she became a female tycoon; he taught his father-in-law to lie down, and he monopolized the imperial trade. He expected to be divorced and receive severance pay, but instead of letting go, she asked with red eyes: "Do you even love me?" — Single female lead, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, when a lazy bum is forced to become a god, true hard work pays off. [Eating popcorn]

5. 255 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Heroine Strikes Back 快穿：炮灰女配反杀剧情 Quieted Down 1102安静了1102Fantastical Romance552k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration | Everyone's favorite | Female-lead romance | Portable space | 1vN Nan Zhi lost both her parents as a child and grew up dependent on others, without a sense of security or enough love. More than anything, she longs for someone to choose her, again and again, without hesitation. Then one obsessive, unhinged man after another comes along, all vying for her, going mad for her and bending to her will... The men suffer, not the woman. There's just a bit of setup at the beginnin 17.6kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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   With a portable space at your fingertips, you can quickly travel through countless worlds. As cannon fodder, you rewrite your predetermined tragic end, hoarding resources, hoarding strength, and navigating relationships with various male leads. You don't seek exclusive love, only a life of carefree wandering. Recommended for those looking for something to read.

6. 256 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 301Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Those who enjoy historical romance and political intrigue should check this out. It's not just the romance between the male and female leads that's worth watching; the disagreements among court officials and the choices made by powerful families are also quite interesting.

7. 257 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves

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   The only novel I've read in one sitting over the past few years.

8. 258 缠 Entwined Pearl 缠明珠 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [A seemingly sweet-faced, emotionally detached woman vs. a gloomy, love-starved, clingy human flytrap] Shen Yuanzhu, who loves money more than life itself, gives the only bit of sincerity she has to Xie Xuchuan, only for him to turn around and have a child with someone else. He says, “Yuanzhu, you can raise the child. He can have the family fortune. I’ll make it up to you in other ways.” Shen Yuanzhu thinks he’s lost his mind. Their marriage contract, bound by mutual interests, can’t be dissolve 42.8kReads8.5Score5.4kShelves

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   Having been a bookworm for over a decade, I'm very picky about authors' writing style and plots. I usually enjoy reading historical romance novels, and these are a few I've read from cover to cover. If you like historical romance, you absolutely must read these; don't miss them! [Already hooked!]

9. 259 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 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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   🌟Ladies, come take a look!!! These are all rare finds among Tomato Novels 🍅—highly rated historical romance novels with excellent writing and captivating stories. There's bound to be one that suits your taste. For those who love historical romance, 🌷it's a worthwhile investment! Don't miss out! ✨✨✨

10. 260 云 The Moon in Yun Ting's Heart 云廷心上月 Sugar Beans Aren't Bitter糖豆不苦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue early on + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one love + happy ending] [Sickly beauty x obsessive male lead] After transmigrating into a book, Qin Yannian finds herself as a minor character in a political scheming novel aimed at male readers. The book is three million words long, and she appears in only three hundred of them. The original owner of her body relentlessly pursued her second cousin, insisting she would marry no one else. In the p 14.7kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
11. 261 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 149Reads7.0Score102Shelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [KISS][Flying kiss]

12. 262 完 It's Over! The Sweet and Delicate Heiress Flirts Up a Storm, and the Prince Can't Take It 完蛋！娇软嫡女花式开撩，王爷他顶不住了 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance822k WordsCompleted Born on the night of a lunar eclipse, she was branded a cursed, ill-fated loner. Xie Wan grew up in a Taoist temple. By the time she returned, both her parents were gone. Wolves circled from the outside, while her little brother cried for food at home. And her biased grandmother wanted nothing more than to drive her out of the family estate. A certain man: “Stop dragging it out and get to the point!” “Oh.” Xie Wan smiled. “The point is, I’ve taken a liking to someone. I’ll plan my moves one by o 822Reads9.2Score248Shelves
13. 263 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance555k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 12.8kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This pure ancient Chinese novel is recommended

14. 264 独 He Dotes on His Concubine? I'll Enter the Eastern Palace and Marry the Ailing Crown Prince Instead 独宠外室？我入东宫转嫁病弱太子 Writer's Block文荒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Published as "Love Takes You into His Heart", available on Taobao, Douyin, and Pinduoduo] [Palace and household intrigue + reborn revenge + devoted husband] In her previous life, Shen Ruoxi devoted herself to marrying Prince Qi, Murong Yu. At home, she exhausted herself managing his household; outside, she knelt and begged her father and brothers to help him ascend the throne. She even gave up her place as his princess consort to please him, willingly becoming a concubine. She gave him everythi 20.8kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves

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    I enjoyed watching it so much!

15. 265 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
16. 266 叼 Showing Up with a Baby Bottle to Find His Dad! The God of Death Becomes a Doting Dad 叼奶瓶上门找爹！杀神爆改男妈妈 Ming Yueyun明月云Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Three-year-old tyke + Cold-faced prince transformed into a doting father + Villainous female side character] The side character rises as the protagonists lose influence. Xiao Luoning’s parents are the hero and heroine of the book, but after a villainous female side character transmigrated into the story and drove a wedge between them, they are about to break off their engagement. Seeing that she might not be born after all, Luoluo transmigrated five years into the past to save herself. The li 63Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The prince brought his child to court. The little one sat on the dragon throne and ate candy. The ministers dared not speak out in anger, because—her father was a god of death and a doting father!

17. 267 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves
18. 268 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    I read every single one of them from cover to cover, and they all scored above 8.5. Super captivating historical romance novels! [Attention][Attention][Attention]

19. 269 拒 I Refused to Be a Marquis's Concubine and Married a Prince Instead. The Heir Apparent Regrets It 拒做侯府妾，转身嫁皇子世子悔晕 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, famed throughout the capital and betrothed to her childhood sweetheart, the heir to a marquis’s household. She believes they will be together for life, just the two of them. He is the fourth prince, brilliant and gifted, but so reserved by nature that he keeps his love buried deep in his heart, silently protecting her for years. Then the political winds shift. He is framed and demoted, and her family is dragged down with him, falling into ruin. A 573Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I, Wang Ruolan, would rather marry a rustic villager than be a concubine." She slapped her fiancé, broke off the engagement, left the capital, and went with her father to Yongzhou.

20. 270 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.1kReads9.6Score5.7kShelves
21. 271 弃 Tale of a Forsaken Husband 弃夫记 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Tale of a Cast-Off Husband 9.4kReads—Score102Shelves

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    Calling all fans of historical romance novels!

22. 272 守 After Years of Widowhood, the Rough Soldier Who Died in Battle Comes Home Weeping 守寡多年后战死的糙汉回家嘤嘤嘤 Meme Yu么么愚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy + Everyone's Favorite + Cute Baby]: My husband died while serving in the army, and now that Shen Yunqing is a widow, she's starting to make a fortune, getting rich and beautiful. On the road, she unexpectedly meets a rough man with a booming voice, powerful fists, and a stubborn temper. He's all bark and no bite, rough around the edges but surprisingly thoughtful. When sparks fly, life gets lively. But after traveling together for a while, she realizes this isn't her suppo 13.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
23. 273 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So Why Would I Settle for Being the Secondary Wife? 穿书了，谁还稀罕当平妻 Ji Weiwei季微微Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + cannon-fodder + everyone’s favorite + feel-good power fantasy + strong female lead Song Ruozhen transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s short-lived first wife. Her vast family fortune lets the main couple live in luxury for the rest of their lives, while her entire family becomes the tragic foil, every last one of them meeting a grisly end. She arrives on her wedding day, only to find two bridal sedan chairs entering the gates at once. Not only is she dem 14.8kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves

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    -💫① Pei Jiaojiao: The female lead, from a poor family, was sold into the Eastern Palace to pay for her mother's and brother's medical treatment. She is gentle, timid, obedient, and a bit of a simpleton, but works hard in the Eastern Palace to save money. -❤️ Chu Yunzheng: The male lead, the Crown Prince, ruthless and decisive. Due to his unique upbringing and the political situation at court, he developed a cold personality, but gradually changes through his interactions with Pei Jiaojiao.

24. 274 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter: The Heir's Wife Plays by Her Own Rules 侯府嫡女：世子妃的路子有点野 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Yun Ziyou was transmigrated into her mother’s womb! Her father is the emperor’s junior fellow disciple, her mother is the beloved daughter of the Imperial Tutor, her eldest brother is a prince consort and her sister-in-law is a princess, her adoptive parents are the emperor and empress, and her adoptive brother is the crown prince. In Bianjing, no one can beat her, and all the young wastrels have to bow their heads to her. In the martial world, she’s a renowned Young Master Wuyou, famous enough 1.4kReads8.9Score143Shelves
25. 275 夫 I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 夫君的报应就是我 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 878Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    The female and male leads can swap souls. The female lead stirs up trouble in the court for the male lead, while the male lead dominates the inner palace for the female lead. It's an intellectual romance, both leads are strong, recommended! "For me, trust is harder to give than love."

27. 277 穿 The Transmigrated Princess Is Sweet and Lovely, and the Prince Dotes on Her 穿越王妃娇又俏，王爷宠在心尖尖 Dai Yan黛砚Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted [Both leads pure + pocket dimension + divination + medicine + sweet romance + powerful male and female leads] A genius of a 21st-century family of mystics, she could divine the world with a flick of her left hand and save lives with the needles in her right. But after a tragic death, she transmigrated with her pocket dimension into Shen Qingyan, the legitimate daughter of the Right Chancellor of the Southern Xuan Kingdom. Her birth mother had died full of resentment, and everyone in the househol 1.1kReads9.1Score158Shelves
28. 278 回 After Returning to the Capital, the Young General Who Guards the Nation Fell for Me at First Sight 回京后，镇国少将军对我一见钟情 Kun Yi坤仪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical romance, one-on-one, sweet and doting with no angst, both leads are natives of this world] General Chu was handsome and stern, from a good family, and excelled in both letters and martial arts. He was nearly twenty and still unmarried. After returning to the capital victorious, his marriage was promptly put on the agenda. Just then, a young woman appeared by his side. Once he realized how he felt, the decisive General Chu immediately made up his mind: It had to be her. The third youn 2.3kReads8.6Score230Shelves
29. 279 我 After I Died, I Became the Villain's Beloved Cinnabar Mark 我死后，就成了反派心头朱砂痣 Yu Xiaozhou禹小粥Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [The angst-filled plot exists only to serve the romance. Don't overthink the logic; there are lots of holes. Check the reviews and author notes for warnings.] [Modern romance-addicted girl reader + obsessive, love-starved, romance-addicted villain + accessory System + breaking the fourth wall + mutual salvation] Sheng Wanying had only stepped out to buy some soy sauce. Some heartless bastard had pried open the manhole cover downstairs. So she fell into the sewer and transmigrated into a book, b 6.3kReads9.1Score881Shelves

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    Every single one of these is incredibly good, I have to highly recommend them! I've finished reading 1, 3, 4, and 5, and more than half of the others. I even read the first one twice!! The female lead is a time traveler with high intelligence, and there's a little bit of angst. "Those destined to meet again will meet again." The author's writing is superb. The second one has a princess as the female lead and a definitely older male lead—awesome, no explanation needed. 3, 4, And 5 are all about redemption; the male lead is like a puppy, and the female lead is either a time traveler or reborn. I don't remember them all very clearly, but I really enjoyed reading them. The sixth one also has a definitely older male lead and a general as the female lead! Both of them are very skilled in combat. The supporting characters are also great; I especially like Gongsun Yi. The seventh one is a cultivation novel; the male lead is a bit of a fanatic, and the female lead is also very skilled in combat. It's fast-paced and doesn't drag at all. Anyway, they're all very good, highly recommended!!

30. 280 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 8.4kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    Every single one of these is incredibly good, I have to highly recommend them! I've finished reading 1, 3, 4, and 5, and more than half of the others. I even read the first one twice!! The female lead is a time traveler with high intelligence, and there's a little bit of angst. "Those destined to meet again will meet again." The author's writing is superb. The second one has a princess as the female lead and a definitely older male lead who's awesome, no explanation needed. 3, 4, and 5 are all about redemption, with the male lead as gentle as a puppy, and the female lead is either a time traveler or reborn. I don't remember them all very clearly, but I really enjoyed reading them. The sixth one also has a definitely older male lead and a general as the female lead! Both of them are very skilled in combat. The supporting characters are also great, I especially like Gongsun Yi. The seventh one is a cultivation novel, the male lead is a bit of a fanatic, and the female lead is also very skilled in combat. It's fast-paced and doesn't drag at all. Anyway, they're all very good, highly recommended!!

31. 281 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 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, the story is great, and it's very popular. The male lead has a huge contrast: a ruthless and powerful figure in public, but a doting husband in front of the female lead.

32. 282 攻 The Villain I Was Conquering Is a Poor Little Thing? He's Just Pretending! 攻略的大反派是小可怜？他装的！ I'm Really a Salted Fish真的是咸鱼Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Lighthearted + Demon Hunting] [A Sweetheart with an Unusual Train of Thought × A Scheming, Jealous, Brooding Man] Ning Shengsheng transmigrates into a melodramatic cultivation novel as a wicked princess. The System forces her to win over the villain, Xue Chen. If she doesn't cause trouble, she'll die, but if she goes too far, she's afraid the villain will hold a grudge. She can only take the high-risk route of “slap him, then give him candy.” She lashes the villain with a whip, 12kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
33. 283 美 The Gorgeous, Flirtatious Maid Who Ran After Seducing the Heir 美艳通房茶又娇，撩完世子她就跑 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet and doting, ridiculously sweet, both steamy and heartfelt. Everything you want, I've got. Beautiful, scheming, down-on-her-luck heiress X cold on the outside, warm on the inside, intensely possessive heir to a marquis The whole capital thinks Young Lord Jin has gone mad! The aloof and proud Young Lord Jin actually defied an imperial decree and rejected his betrothal, leaving the daughter of the powerful chancellor in the lurch! Rumor has it that it's all 8.6kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
34. 284 断 The Prince Is a Woman, but the Villain Mistakenly Helped Her Take the Throne 断袖王爷是女的，反派误捧上帝位 Beneath the Flowers and Moon花月之下Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [A female special forces soldier transmigrates into a prince known for being gay. She starts by raiding an execution ground and forcibly binds the reborn chief strategist.] Two formidable leads reborn + transmigration + political intrigue + woman disguised as a man | An electric, logic-driven power fantasy full of mind games Fu Changyan, the chief strategist reborn, stakes everything on the most absurd choice, the notorious “gay prince” Ning Wang, hoping to change his family's doomed fate of exe 28.4kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    It's really good!!! The only pity is that it's still being serialized. My daily question is, has the author updated it yet?

35. 285 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
36. 286 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Changed My Fate by Getting Close to the Handsome, Strong, Tragic Male Side Character 穿书后我靠美强惨男配贴贴改命 Sugary Xin酥欣糖Fantastical Romance313k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only Ones + 1v1 + Happy Ending + The Male Lead Starts Off as a Humble, Loyal Puppy and Becomes an Obsessive Villain] Original title: After Transmigrating into a Book, I Changed My Fate by Sticking Close to the Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Male Supporting Character Yue Zheng transmigrated into a book as the female supporting character in a tragedy. Other people who transmigrated into books could control their bodies freely, but whenever a key plot point came around, he 4.4kReads9.2Score544Shelves
37. 287 不 I Won't Pursue This Lingering Regret 不赴长恨 Chen Xinping宸心瓶Ancient Romance230k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate + both pure + defying fate + love grows over time + a mix of sweetness and angst] The goofy yet down-to-earth “Yang Yuhuan” vs. the reserved but calculating “Prince Shou” “Though heaven and earth may one day end, this sorrow will last without end.” From Song of Everlasting Sorrow In the 21st century, Yang Xiaoyu braved a downpour to watch a performance. She couldn't see anything romantic about this love story of an older man and a younger woman, built on coercion and taking by for 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance with time travel elements – a must-read! 1V1, a sweet and angsty blend, lighthearted writing style, delicate romance, and if you love historical intrigue, this is for you! The author's logic is quirky; enjoy the numerous foreshadowing elements in the beginning for a satisfying ending! Includes satisfying face-slapping moments! The female lead isn't love-struck; she's clear-headed throughout with an adorable and unique thought process. The male lead isn't the weak and incompetent character rumored; he's willing to change everything for her.

38. 288 隋 The Romantic History of Emperor Yang of Sui 隋炀帝艳史 Qidong Yeren齐东野人Historical248k WordsCompleted During the Qing dynasty, Chu Renhuo adapted The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties from books such as The Erotic History of Emperor Yang of Sui and Anecdotes from the Sui Dynasty, as well as folk legends. Zheng Zhenduo praised it, writing, “It had a tremendous influence on later novels. The first half of Chu Renhuo's The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was entirely borrowed from The Erotic History. The description and structure of Dream of the Red Chamber also clearly drew inspiration f 4Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels!!! And many have already been published!!! Absolutely wonderful!!!

39. 289 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 17.3kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a body and pretends to be naive to deceive the male protagonist. The male protagonist is fooled by her innocent appearance several times, and each time he can't bring himself to be harsh with her. The second book features a female protagonist who wants to marry someone who can protect her, but unexpectedly, she falls for a prince, and the story becomes very sweet. The third book features a male protagonist who pretends to be naive to deceive the male protagonist, marries a princess (whose body is transmigrated into the female protagonist's body), and their relationship is very sweet. The male protagonist is very clingy, and the female protagonist dotes on him. There are also other side couples that are very enjoyable to watch.

40. 290 我 I Was Just Fishing for Fun, So How Did I Become Everyone's One True Love? 我不过就钓一钓，怎么成了白月光 Pineapple Prince菠萝王子Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted [Beautifully tragic, aloof sword cultivator + radiant, delicate, bewitching demoness adored by all + devoted to each other + romantic rivalry + light, satisfying, sweet romance] Ling Xianluo transmigrated into a book and found herself in the cultivation world. The first time, she became a stone spirit. The second time, she became a seventy-year-old woman. Both missions ended in failure. On her third try, she became the junior sister of the Demon Sect, the wicked supporting character who was in l 4.8kReads9.1Score716Shelves
41. 291 入 On the Eve of Entering the Palace, I Begged the Regent to Ruin Me 入宫前夜，我求摄政王毁了我 Passing Through the Universe路过宇宙Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [Both Leads Reborn + Power-for-Sex Deal + Losing Control for Love + Irresistible Heroine + Powerful Man Becomes Her Devoted Hound] In her previous life, Mu Tuanyin was summoned to the palace and died from a cup of poisoned wine in Fengyi Palace. Reborn, on the eve of the imperial carriage’s arrival, she climbed into the regent’s bed of her own accord and settled into Yan Weilan’s arms. “Your Highness, ruin me.” She wagered her beauty, body, and reputation, asking only that he shield her from the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The side story of the half-sister Mu Zhilan is short but meaningful, indirectly showing the coldness of the Mu family and highlighting the heroine's independent choices.

42. 292 我 My Prince Is Way, Way, Way Too Clingy 我家太子爷太太太黏了 Shui Shui Muzi水水木子Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted She married a jealous, flirtatious, clingy puppy of a husband who loves to act cute. Get ready for doting, indulgence, and extra-sweet romance! His puppy-like antics will melt your heart every day. Her husband will spoil her rotten! [Sweet romance + swoony indulgence + puppy-like but wolfish + clingy affection + mutual doting] Bully him, poison him, harm him? Every debt will be repaid in blood! A clingy puppy who's sweet on the outside and dark within, spoiled rotten by his wife and an expert at 1.3kReads8.9Score109Shelves
43. 293 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 Romance842k 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 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, who would understand that? It's so rare to find such a substantial book on Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform). There are no scheming, scheming second female leads fighting over men; it's all political intrigue, high intelligence, and the plot is exciting.

44. 294 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance322k 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 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely stunning, stunning to the core.

45. 295 都 It's All Those Men's Fault: They Tempt Me with Their Abs 都是那些男人的错，用腹肌诱撩我 The Little Girl Who Goes Crunch小女孩咯嘣脆Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Not mutually exclusive, but all the men are chaste] [A sharp-tongued heroine + a battlefield of male rivals + System + everyone's favorite + heroine claims the men + card draws + strong female lead] Su Qiannian transmigrates into the body of the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household. Her half-sister has already had countless men, while Su Qiannian has kept herself pure, waiting for her betrothed to come propose. Who could have guessed that her fiancé would become her brother-in-law? She 5.7kReads9.0Score649Shelves

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    This book, this ancient romance, 1vN, is truly breathtaking! One female lead, multiple male leads, and the male leads are all different types! In the first book, the female lead just went out to say something. Little did she know her fiancé would become her brother-in-law, she was falsely accused of seducing her brother-in-law, and locked in the woodshed to starve to death! After transmigrating, very well, so it's all fabricated, huh? Then I'll make it a fact! ① A little bit of something lingered on her lips, and she rolled it into her mouth with the tip of her tongue, "A guarantee? What kind of deal did you make?" Jiang Ce sighed silently. "The princess will find out tonight."

46. 296 攻 Conquest Gone Wrong! Male Leads, Don't Turn Evil! 攻略翻车！男主们补药黑化啊！ Mo Xitang墨蹊棠Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Rivalry-filled showdown + all male leads are virgins] Ling Qingyan transmigrated into a book, landing in a rather twisted coercion romance. The heroine didn't like these men and had strong self-destructive tendencies. Ling Qingyan's mission was to stop the male leads from falling in love with the heroine, prevent the heroine from destroying herself, and lower the male leads' corruption levels. So she diligently prevented their first meetings and diligently helped the heroine avoid every danger 3.7kReads8.8Score533Shelves

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    Look at these! These are the novels a strong, independent woman should read. Ancient romance, 1vN, one female lead, multiple male leads, and the male leads are all different types! In the first book, the female lead just went out to say something. Who knew her fiancé would become her brother-in-law, she was falsely accused of seducing her brother-in-law, locked in the woodshed and starved to death! After transmigrating, very well, you made something out of nothing, huh? Then I'll make it a fact! ① A little bit of something lingered on her lips, she rolled it into her mouth with the tip of her tongue, "A guarantee? What kind of deal did you make?" Jiang Ce sighed silently. "The princess will find out tonight."

47. 297 娇 I Raised Her as My Treasure, But When She Grew Up, She Married Someone Else 娇养心肝长大后，她和别人拜了堂 Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Raising a child at first; a romance develops when she grows up. All the male leads are chaste; not a one-on-one romance.] When An Lan was six, Wen Renqiu took her in, but she still wasn’t satisfied. “Why don’t you all raise me together?” With that breezy little question, she roped in Wen Renqiu’s two friends to raise her for the rest of their lives. The three of them had very different lives: one manipulated court politics, one lived by the blade in the martial world, and one traveled far and w 2.6kReads9.1Score414Shelves
48. 298 爆 Breaking News! I Disguised Myself as a Man and Became Everyone's Favorite in the Cultivation World 爆！女扮男装后我成修真界万人迷 Zhong Yuyu钟鱼鱼Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted ✨Completed! [Adorably sweet and lovable heroine adored by all + a touch of silliness + cross-dressing as a man + transmigrate into a book + romantic rivalry + 1v1, with multiple versions of the male lead (not a strong heroine)] * Su Qingran transmigrates into a cultivation-themed Mary Sue novel, becoming a minor character with the same name as her, who hopelessly loves the male lead and keeps courting death. She thinks that if she just follows the plot carefully, she can retire in peace. Instead 4kReads9.2Score415Shelves
49. 299 弃 Reborn to Win Back My Wife: Dump the Deadbeat, Climb to the Top 弃妻重生攻略：弃渣夫扶高枝 The Jianghu Is Like a Dream江湖似梦Ancient Romance878k WordsOngoing A discarded wife is reborn and plots her revenge + the aloof beauty descends from her pedestal for love + a newly appointed prefect from a noble family + a hidden benefactor's ruthless enforcer + a love-triangle showdown In her previous life, Mu Yanshu cooked for Shen Mobai, cared for his mother-in-law, raised his stepson and stepdaughter, and managed the Marquis of Anning's household. She spent her whole life serving Shen Mobai. Only as she lay dying did she discover that her children were the 2.7kReads9.5Score368Shelves

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    Rebirth in ancient times, time travel in ancient times, palace intrigue and domestic power struggles—super good, definitely worth reading!

50. 300 清 In the Still Night, Spring Wine Stirs 清夜沉沉动春酌 Little Conch Shell小小螺号Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love]➕ [Everyday Household Intrigue]➕ [The Hero Falls for Her Looks First, Then Falls in Love]➕ [The Concubine Has a Hidden Story] In her previous life, Shen Sui'an devoted her entire clan's resources to helping Lu Heng rise to power and securing a century of prosperity for the Lu family. In return, the Shen family fell into decline and met a tragic end. Lu Heng watched coldly from the sidelines, keeping a beautiful mistress and her illegitimate child in luxury. Her husband achi 16.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    💥A must-have ancient Chinese romance masterpiece for those who stay up all night! ✅The first book, even the title screams ancient Chinese romance! The author's writing is delicate, and the plot is full of twists and turns! Unforgettable! ✅Highly recommend the second book, the poems and lyrics inside truly make me admire the author!!! So many ancient Chinese poems and lyrics, it can be considered a literary appreciation!

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