Looking for Good Classical Chinese Romance Novels Set Among Aristocratic Families, with Household Intrigue and No Idiotic Characters 求好看的纯古言小说，世家大族，宅斗文，不脑残。

1. 151 重 Reborn: The Serene Life of a Concubine's Daughter 重生之庶女悠然 Rui Zhe瑞者Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Yan Feng era, Qiu Yiming, prefect of Lingnan, died in office. After the funeral, Lady Qiu, née Su, set out for the capital with her three daughters, one born to his principal wife and two to concubines, to seek refuge with her maternal family, the Earl of Zhongyi. As their carriage passed the Peony Tower, Qiu Fu leaned against the window, resting her chin in her hand, and smiled sweetly. Zheng Xiu, Duke of Rong, caught a fleeting glimpse of her in the crowd and nearl 2.6kReads9.0Score290Shelves

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   After reading so many stories of family feuds and sibling rivalry, this is a much better read. Although they share a different mother, the sisters live in harmony. Perhaps it's because their stepmother isn't bad that they all find good husbands. There are no brutal scenes; it's a very good book and worth reading.

2. 152 不 Never Yield the Land 不让江山 Know White知白Historical5.3M WordsCompleted At first, I looked upon the world and saw nothing but heroes and great men. Then I looked again, and saw nothing but a rabble. Rather than entrust this realm and its people to you, I might as well take it for myself! 506Reads9.4Score—Shelves
3. 153 重 Reborn to Be Yours: Brother Gu, Don't Die So Young 重生为聘：顾兄英年莫早逝 Snow on the Cold River寒江雪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Shen Bai spent his life as the Grand Tutor’s only son, trading barbs at court with a pack of old fossils. He watched helplessly as the person he loved married someone else, then died on the road to war before even reaching the wedding chamber. In the end, he was ordered to deliver a surrender letter and died at the hands of an enemy general. When he opened his eyes again, he was fourteen. Shen Bai grabbed the collar of the person beside him and stole a kiss! Even if he died this time, it would b 221Reads8.7Score101Shelves
4. 154 重 Reborn as a Beloved Young Lady, I’m Busy Protecting My Husband 重生娇女护夫忙 Half-Tael Zen Heart半两禅心Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Cheng Fang was loved by both her parents and should have lived a peaceful life. Then, in a single night, her family was destroyed, and she was cast into the world of vice. Xiao Jingchen was a prince of royal blood and should have ascended the throne. But he was plotted against and died young. When Cheng Fang awakens from a dream, she vows to protect her parents and her family. Cheng Fang is reborn, and Xiao Jingchen’s life changes from that moment on. One devotes herself to shaping her family’s 353Reads9.0Score103Shelves
5. 155 冤 My Whole Hapless Family Heard My Thoughts, and We All Turned Villainous 冤种全家听我心声后，全员黑化 Xing Hui星茴Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + doted-on-by-everyone + play the pig to eat the tiger + comedy + powerful characters] Ye Jingyue became the real daughter of a marquis’s household full of hapless victims. [Mother, the scandal that ruined your reputation back then was all schemed by that scumbag father. He wanted your dowry, kept a mistress, and switched your real daughter with hers.] So her mother divorced the scumbag, kicked him out, reclaimed her dowry, and cleared out the entire marquis’s estate! [Big Brother, 19kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
6. 156 全 Everyone in My Family but Me Transmigrated 全家除了我都是穿越的 gaospingAncient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xu Zhi lived a miserable existence after her parents died in an accident and her older brother was injured and left disabled. Given another chance at life, she finds her parents alive and well and her brother healthy. She gets to enjoy all the warmth she had longed for but never received in her past life, and with her family's love, she becomes someone many people admire. But why does Xu Zhi feel like everyone in her family except her is acting so strange? 580Reads8.9Score101Shelves
7. 157 喂 After Feeding Her a Contraceptive, the Mad Prince Turns Gray Overnight 喂她避子药后，疯批王爷一夜白头 Hai Dongqingdy海东青dyAncient Romance608k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Zhaohua’s Farewell is available on Taobao and Pinduoduo. [Male and Female Leads Both Reborn] [Face-Slapping] [Rekindled Romance] [One-on-One] [Traditional Household Intrigue] [Devoted Husband] [Reborn] [Satisfying Read] A comic adaptation and short drama of the same name are now available. Shen Ning, the legitimate daughter of the General’s Residence, learned only on the brink of death that the elder sister she had trusted all her life was an impostor. Her elder sister se 56.6kReads8.6Score7.9kShelves

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   This is one of the best historical romance novels I've ever read. [Explore]

8. 158 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: The Chief Minister Is Wooed Again 农门悍妻：首辅大人苏又撩 Lychee Snow Foam荔枝雪泡Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Song Zhaoxi transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s foolish ex-wife, married off to bring him good fortune. Despicable relatives, a bare-walled home, and a miserable life. Song Zhaoxi wipes away a bitter tear, rolls up her sleeves, and gets rich. The despicable ones line up to kneel and sing her praises! The only person she fears is the male lead, known as the Living King of Hell. Luckily, she got the supporting female character’s script, so she can run away whenever she wants! - E 8.3kReads9.2Score858Shelves
9. 159 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves
10. 160 帐 Passion in the Bedchamber: The Ascetic Minister’s Kisses Leave Her Eyes Red 帐中欢，被禁欲权臣亲的眼尾发红 I Don't Use an Umbrella in the Rain雨天不打伞呀Ancient Romance318k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only partners + sweet romance + marriage before love + mostly domestic life; not for readers who dislike that] Yu Yousheng was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Yu family. She had grown up in comfort and luxury, and had been betrothed at a young age to Shen Linxi, the eldest son of the Marquis of Yong'an's household. Everyone said she had landed in a nest of good fortune: her future mother-in-law was kind, and her fiancé was a rising star who had passed the hig 2.5kReads7.8Score256Shelves

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    The female lead was originally going to marry her childhood sweetheart, but on their wedding day, she was dumped by the scumbag. Then, she was taken in by Shen Qi'an, the powerful minister known as her "Third Uncle," who had secretly loved her for years. This minister, outwardly a cold and aloof Minister of Justice, secretly dotes on the female lead. His years of suppressed love finally erupt, with possessive and flirtatious advances. The way this seemingly aloof and powerful man breaks down is both alluring and sweet. The story starts with the satisfying revenge of the scumbag and the scheming woman, followed by the sweet daily life of the minister treating the female lead like a precious treasure. If you like the older man/younger woman/secret love + arranged marriage/love-to-love trope, this is the story for you!

11. 161 太 Crown Princess, You’ve Been Faking Your Love for Two Lifetimes! 太子妃，她骗宠了两辈子！ Encounter遇见Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [A villainess takes the legal wife's place + faithful to each other + stopping at nothing to achieve her goals + ensemble cast of powerful women + both reborn] Merchants prize profit and are skilled at scheming. As for me, Qian Yueshu, I'm among the very best at it all. In my previous life, I was a concubine, yet I schemed to make the Crown Prince lose his virginity to me. I entered his household five years before the Crown Princess. After that, I fought and clawed my way forward, bearing his 4.6kReads7.2Score241Shelves
12. 162 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    No time travel, just pure ancient romance novels, feels more realistic.

13. 163 不 Envy Not 不羡 A Little Sweetness from Weiwei薇薇一点甜Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted [Business-minded female lead + palace and household intrigue + equally strong leads + sisterly support, also titled "The Max-Level Green Tea Starts Over in the Beginner’s Village". Ning Buxian was a master of feminine wiles in her previous life. She kept courting disaster for love and became a scheming green-tea villainess. Reborn, she decides to forget men and focus on her career. She handles household intrigue and business with ease, becoming a green-tea money-hoarder and growing fabulously ri 1.4kReads8.9Score177Shelves
14. 164 侯 A Dream of the Marquis's Household 侯门梦 Nai Nai12138奈奈12138Ancient Romance72k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast in a Marquis Household] [Slow-Burn, Dream of the Red Chamber Style] [Everyday Domestic Life] [Ensemble Cast] [The Rise and Fall of a Marquis Household] [Ancient-Style Marquis Manor] [Imagined Song Dynasty] [Everyday Food] Zheng Yonglong, a former courtier from the old prince's residence, is made a marquis overnight, and his grandmother, Old Madam Zheng, receives a second-rank title! The Zheng residence, quiet and neglected for many years, rises to become a prestigious marquis hous 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The rise and fall of a noble family, quaint and elegant, without any innovation or magic tricks.

15. 165 权 Power and Favor in the Capital 权宠京华 June六月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Glory of Power in the Capital: The Glory of Power 3: The Glory of Power in the Capital, is now open for reservations on the Hongguo app. It premieres on April 30. Everyone says Yuwen Xiao, heir to Prince Su, is a cold-faced military commander with ruthless methods, and that he was born under a lonely star, destined never to find love. Everyone in the prince's residence was left dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to have no romantic ent 9.4kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    I highly recommend the third book, it's really good!

16. 166 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    I've watched them all, and I can't recommend them all. They're all great! [Shy]

17. 167 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 626Reads—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.

18. 168 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.8kReads9.5Score3kShelves
19. 169 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
20. 170 本 I, the Prince, Fear My Wife 本王，惧内 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [No Transmigration + No Rebirth + No Golden Finger + Victory Through Strength Alone + Fictional History That Cannot Be Verified] He is the Prince of Yan of the Great Liang, returning from campaigns in the northwest, weather-beaten and battle-hardened. She is the Chief Minister's daughter, delicate as a willow, arriving from the misty rains of Jiangnan. The Prince of Yan and the Chief Minister are bitter enemies, constantly at each other's throats. At first, he sneers, “What good could come from 4.8kReads8.8Score434Shelves
21. 171 帐 Beauty in the Bedchamber: The Tyrannical Eunuch Is Crazed and Dotes on Me 帐中娇：暴戾九千岁又疯又宠 Grilled Fish Tonight今晚吃烤鱼Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is now available! (Also known as The Mad, Brutal Eunuch Turned Around and Gently Coaxed Me) [Abusing scumbags + reborn + happy ending + both leads untouched + a vicious, cold-blooded Chief Eunuch who is ruthless to everyone else but a broken, devoted puppy to her vs. a clear-eyed heroine who has been reborn and learned from her mistakes. This novel is entirely fictional.] Pei Min, Chief Eunuch of the Eastern Depot, wielded absolute power and was bloodthirsty and brutal. The 91.8kReads9.3Score7.1kShelves
22. 172 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    This is a transmigration novel where the female lead is very clear-headed and knows exactly what she wants. She also does her best to fulfill her responsibilities and isn't a typical naive or innocent character. Plus, the writing is very delicate, making it a worthwhile read! 😘😘

23. 173 儒 Beyond The Scholars: A Couple's Devotion 儒林史外，举案齐腰 Drunk Without the Moon醉是无月Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Whose ancestors’ graves are smoking green? Du Shaoqing married Sun Xiangxian! He’s cuckolded every other day, while the chickens fly and the dogs go wild. The young master has no interest in the imperial exams, but no one dotes on his wife like he does. The young lady elopes with a young guard, then breaks her promise in the dead of night, and no one finds out. The Sun sisters are seductive vixens, ruining one person after another. Ni Yanzhu’s search for her family is quite the adventure, but sh 16Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Whose ancestral grave is emitting green smoke? Du Shaoqing married Sun Xiangxian [heart]. He's cuckolded every few days; even the chickens and dogs jump on the bandwagon. The young master has no heart for the imperial examinations, his wife is the most beloved in the family. The young lady eloped with the young guard, but was stood up late at night. The Sun sisters are seductive, harming one and the other. The Taoist priest performed a ritual to capture the demon, but the opponent was human. The abusive scumbag Xiang Qianshan is a beast in human clothing, but looks simple-minded. He sold his daughter first and then beat his wife; such a man is worse than a chicken. Fortunately, he met a greedy woman, and they both fell into the trap and could not escape. Mrs. Wang remarried three times, her power not low, slandering others as ghosts. The young woman from a wealthy family is beautiful, but her face is as black as charcoal, and she is ridiculed. The foolish scholar passed the imperial examinations, but then committed murder and arson. The third concubine did many bad things, even crawling into the pot when she saw a dead person. There are many interesting stories outside of the Confucian classics; let me tell you from the beginning.

24. 174 温 The Gentle, Love-Crazed Crown Prince Is Sick, and I Have the Cure 温柔病娇太子有病，我有药 Jiang Yuyi江予一Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance] [Hopelessly Love-Struck, Devoted Male Lead] [First Love, Faithful to Each Other] [Lighthearted Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] Xie Changchen, Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, is peerlessly handsome. He made a name for himself across the land at fifteen during the Battle of Qiancheng. Yet his frail health leaves him coughing up blood at the slightest provocation, and the Imperial Preceptor once declared he wouldn't live past twenty-five. The emperor and empress, do 13.7kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
25. 175 重 After Being Reborn, My Elder Sister Wants to Trade Marriages with Me, and I Couldn't Be Happier 重生后嫡姐要和我换亲，求之不得 Proud Cotton傲娇棉棉Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Twins + both reborn + swapped marriages + revenge on scumbags + mutual devotion + satisfying read + happy ending] A plot-driven story with plenty of substance and sound logic. Not mindless wish fulfillment! The heroine starts out at a disadvantage. If she draws too much attention, her enemies may see through her and the story could be over, so she has to plan carefully and seize the initiative step by step. The satisfying payback only really kicks in later. The hero, Xiao Ci: an innocent, sweet 685Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes! The female lead initially feigns naivety, but is actually incredibly cunning. Later, she reveals her true colors. The male lead starts as an innocent, adorable puppy, blushing at the slightest touch. After marriage, he transforms into a cunning and ruthless Shiba Inu—he's incredibly shrewd. In her previous life, Yun Shu was framed by her husband and elder sister, becoming a scapegoat and indirectly causing the death of the loyal and valiant General Xiao Ci. Reborn, she returns to the day before her elder sister ran away from her arranged marriage. Unexpectedly, her equally reborn elder sister proposes a swap marriage! Yun Shu feigns grievance, but inwardly rejoices: This time, it's your turn to deal with those wolves and tigers! She marries Xiao Ci as she wishes, embarking on a thrilling journey of revenge!

26. 176 裙 The Empress and Her Powerful Consorts: Beautiful and Daring 裙下权臣，女帝她又美又飒 Jiu Qi玖柒Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Reborn + political intrigue + one-on-one romance + empress] In her previous life, she was forced to give up her armor. Amid the treacherous and ever-shifting court, she chose to leave politics behind and live a peaceful life with the one she loved. But the result was that her younger brother lost the throne, and her entire family was slaughtered. Reborn, she swears to rise to the pinnacle of power, protect her family, and kill her enemies with her own hands! Her first step is to win over Shen Y 126Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Yi Shu was furious: "Everyone says that Shen Yan, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is dignified and proper, but I never expected him to be so reckless and shameless!" Shen Yan's eyes seemed to be filled with pride rather than shame. He chuckled softly, his voice low and magnetic: "Everyone says that Your Highness is decisive and ruthless, a living Yama on the battlefield, yet you writhe and submit to my pleasure."

27. 177 穿 After I Transmigrated, the Yandere Tyrant Imprisoned Me in His Palm and Doted on Me 穿越后，我被病娇暴君囚在掌心宠 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance577k WordsCompleted [Before you read: Strong male lead, weak female lead; a domineering tyrant and a delicate flower; a completely unhinged man and a little rabbit. The heroine is soft and gentle, not a strong female lead. The story features mind games, political machinations, foreshadowing, and twists. The heroine has no career arc: the male lead carefully traps her heart, cages her in his grasp, and pampers her. Don't read if that's not your thing!] [Both leads are inexperienced; sweet romance and cathartic drama 4.2kReads9.1Score422Shelves
28. 178 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 43.1kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    Palace intrigue, family feuds, revenge against villains, a story full of twists and turns, it's incredibly addictive to watch.

29. 179 素 A Plain Boat Along the Clear River 素舸清川行 Spicy, Sweet, and Bitter辛辣甜涩Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + swoony chemistry + plot-driven] Ning Xiaohang, a street courier who disguises herself as a man, “falls from the sky” and meets Feng Yichuan, a handsome, wealthy, gentle, and devoted cloth-shop owner in the capital of the Xuan Dynasty. With just one glance, the pretty girl whose past is shrouded in mystery takes root in his heart, where flowers bloom in profusion. The shopkeeper Feng is deeply in love, but never imagined that success in business would mean disappointment in 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This struggling author is sincerely promoting it! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Pure ancient Chinese romance, everyone's from a wealthy family (or maybe a hidden one~). The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight, but is repeatedly friend-zoned by her, so he shamelessly pursues her every day [laughing and crying]. Sweet romance + delicate plot, please give it your support! [Please follow][Please follow]

30. 180 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 18kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves

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    It was great! Everyone had a happy ending, and my favorite couple got together. Highly recommend it! [Kissing emojis]

31. 181 穿 After the Lazy Transmigrator in the Book Catches the Sickly, Yandere Regent's Eye 穿书咸鱼被病娇摄政王盯上后 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [A stunningly beautiful, rich heiress vs. a brooding, possessive tyrant] [Sweet and clingy vs. bold and domineering] [The heroine is a looks-obsessed, spoiled, funny scatterbrain with a bit of a wild streak. She starts off with a terrible hand and gets pretty frantic as everything goes haywire. Skip if that's not your thing.] [Mutual first love + transmigrate into a book and take down scumbags + feel-good comedy + obsessive male lead takes charge] [The male lead seems sweet and innocent but is a 7kReads9.3Score861Shelves
32. 182 高 A Lofty Marriage to a Prince 高嫁王公 Scholar of the Luo River洛水书生Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted People always said the third daughter of the Wei family was blessed: born into wealth and blessed with exceptional beauty, she was sure to marry the man of her dreams and be cherished beyond measure. Who could have guessed that Wei Shuwan would meet the wrong man? Her fiancé held his unattainable first love high in his heart and saw Wei Shuwan as nothing but an obstacle. In a fit of rage, he shoved her into the water. When the young Prince of Qiaochuan rescued her, he wasn't thinking of some her 2Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    This is the most exciting historical romance novel I've read recently, featuring a female lead who takes revenge on the villains right from the start with swift and decisive methods, but also offends many people. The male lead is a god-like figure, a devoted husband who dotes on his wife.

33. 183 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 54.8kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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    Just finished reading it, and it's absolutely amazing! The romance is incredibly nuanced, the characters are intelligent and emotional, there's a great ensemble cast, and the main couple is so adorable!!! The supporting characters are also all very memorable, and the writing is superb. Trust me, give it a try!

34. 184 糊 The Hilarious Daily Life of a Scatterbrained County Magistrate's Family 糊涂县令家鸡飞狗跳的日常生活 Bamboo Bay Bay竹湾湾Ancient Romance931k WordsOngoing A moonlight-white stepmother + a love-struck father + a high-level concubine Ensemble cast, not a feel-good power fantasy!!! Not a comedy!!! There are painful moments early on!!!! The legitimate children struggle to survive, while the vulnerable band together to keep each other warm. When Tong Hui, a county magistrate, loses his first wife to illness, he has no choice but to entrust their two children to a concubine in the household. On his way back to his hometown, Tong Hui meets the woman he l 67kReads9.2Score6.4kShelves

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    There's no time travel, everyone is intelligent, the male lead is very clever, it's an ensemble piece, and the characters are all very vivid.

35. 185 探 The Flower-Seeking Scholar’s Princess-Consort Remarries 探花郎驸马的原配娇娘改嫁了 Clear Breeze in the Grove林苑清风Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Everyone Is a Native of This World; Neither Lead Has Transmigrated or Been Reborn] Liang Xuntang supported Yang Qingyi's studies for five years and was willing to help him succeed, never expecting that after passing the imperial exam at the top of the list, his first act would be to kill his beloved. Literally. As the wife who stood in the way of her third-place scholar husband's romantic prospects, Liang Xuntang is trembling with fear. She travels to the capital to ask for a divorce, but her h 5Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.1kReads9.4Score10.8kShelves

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    The female lead, Cheng Nianying, is fierce yet adorable. As an assassin, she possesses exceptional martial arts skills, capable of overwhelming any intrigue or power struggle within a family. At the same time, she also has a pure and innocent side, and is sincere in her feelings. The male lead, Fu Yi, is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning character. He is incredibly intelligent, almost supernatural, and initially wary of Cheng Nianying. However, he gradually becomes attracted to her during their time together, falling deeply in love and becoming both passionate and devoted. The contrasting personalities and interactions between the two are quite entertaining.

37. 187 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Farm Girl's Reversal 炮灰农女的逆袭 Qing Ning Meng青凝萌Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted Her adoptive mother pulls off a switch-at-birth scheme, and from then on, she has the fate of a wealthy heiress but the body of a village girl! Her birth mother despises her, her adoptive mother is vicious, and her sisters scheme against her at every turn. Reborn, she uses her memories of her previous life to turn the Yao family upside down, determined to make the whole pack of parasitic relatives taste what she suffered before. The young lady is back. All scum, step aside! 447Reads7.7Score102Shelves

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    The story of a peasant girl's rebirth and triumphant rise: In her previous life, she was the daughter of a concubine, switched at birth by her wet nurse, and endured a short and arduous life. Heaven, in a moment of mercy, granted her a second chance at life. This time, she will reclaim everything that is rightfully hers.

38. 188 衣 Fragrance of Silk, Dew of Rain 衣香沾雨露 Fox of the North北地之狐Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Liang Yueying is a wife beyond reproach. She never gets jealous, doesn’t need the marshal’s family’s vast fortune, and doesn’t even mind him taking concubines. She’s perfect in every way. She just doesn’t see him. Then one day, an actress comes to the marshal’s residence. Only then does Marshal Song Shishan belatedly realize that this woman can smile, blush, and care about someone. Her virtue as a good wife and mother, her thoughtfulness and understanding, are all because she simply doesn’t love 164Reads5.3Score—Shelves
39. 189 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    It's incredibly good! I've been a picky bookworm for over a decade, and I finished it bit by bit. I hope you like it too!

40. 190 沈 The Shen Family’s Fifth Young Lady 沈家五姑娘 Boiled Radish Slices水煮萝卜片Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted Reborn as the Shen family's Fifth Miss, she no longer envies the wealthy and powerful, yearns for a harmonious household with a husband and concubines, or hopes to win her in-laws' approval. All she wants is to meet a good man and live in peace and happiness. Of course, she'll repay those who harmed her in her past life with vengeance, and those who helped her with gratitude. But what's going on? What is going on with that man? So it was him, after all. 25.5kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    Those who enjoy stories about power struggles within a wealthy family can check this out.

41. 191 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
42. 192 真 The Real Heiress Was Cast Aside? She's a Lady from a Distinguished Family! 真千金被弃？她可是名门贵女！ The Security Guard's Dog保安的狗Ancient Romance139k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Revenge on scumbags + Sweet romance] In her previous life, Bai Shuran learned on the day of her coming-of-age ceremony that she was the real daughter of the Minister’s household, switched at birth. After returning to her birth parents’ home, she believed the lies people told her, treated the fake heiress like her own sister, and married a scumbag. As a result, her adoptive parents, the family who truly loved her, were all killed, and she herself died in childbirth along with her baby —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could check this out. It's an ancient romance with palace intrigue and domestic power struggles. The protagonist is reborn, and there are constant satisfying moments of slapping faces and taking revenge on the villains. It's a sweet and doting story! In this second life, he's determined to reclaim everything that belongs to him!! It's very immersive, and the author's writing is quite good.

43. 193 说 They Said She Was Only Fit to Be a Concubine? She Married Into a Powerful Family and Became Its Mistress 说她只配当妾？转身嫁高门做主母 Su Youran苏悠然Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Neither the male nor female lead is transmigrated or reborn, and there are no golden fingers. They are natives of the ancient world.] They say the Third Miss Yang Liu of the capital has a willow-thin waist and skin like ice, a rare beauty. But when the family split, she filed a legal complaint against her own uncle, earning him a notorious reputation and leaving everyone shaking their heads. Who would marry such a fierce troublemaker? Even her fiancé called off the engagement... Chu Yan, the el 13.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves
44. 194 嫡 The Stepmother Forgives, the Rebellious Son Admits His Guilt 嫡母宽恕，逆子知罪 Dazi6795达子6795Ancient Romance357k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + historical romance + household intrigue + revenge + face-slapping the scum] In her previous life, Shi Jinyu was buried alive as a sacrifice. The Shi family was falsely accused of treason: her grandfather was imprisoned, her parents were murdered on the way into exile, and her elder brother was mutilated and left to die. After being reborn, Shi Jinyu takes revenge with her own hands on the people who framed the entire Shi family. But the man she kills is the illegitimate son she person 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a non-brainless rebirth story. In her previous life, Shi Jinyu was buried alive as a sacrifice, the Shi family was falsely accused of treason, her grandfather was imprisoned, her parents were murdered on their way to exile, and her brother was turned into a human pig. The entire Shi family, including servants and servants, totaling over 150 people, were sentenced to beheading. Collateral branches of the Shi family were forever barred from officialdom, and the once-prosperous Shi family fell into ruin. In this life, watch how Shi Jinyu seeks revenge and makes amends to the male protagonist.

45. 195 天 After the Genius Thief Transmigrated, Someone Called Me Mother 天才神偷穿越后，有人叫我娘亲 Peach Blossom桃夭Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Hua Yan, a genius thief from the twenty-fourth century, loves money and gambling, adores beautiful men, is narcissistic and sharp-tongued, and is a gifted actress. One careless mistake sends her body to another world, where she inexplicably becomes a little boy’s mother without knowing who his father is… “You slept with Your Highness. From now on, you belong to me.” “You touched this heir. Did you think you could run?” “You kissed me. You’re not going to take responsibility?” “Yan’er, be good. B 856Reads9.0Score280Shelves

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    In the past, when I saw people say they were so tired of reading that they felt like throwing up, I thought it was an exaggeration. But it wasn't until I felt nauseous reading the same old stuff that I realized it was true. After being in a reading slump for months, I finally found a book that I could finish, and I recommend it to everyone (female-oriented). The author's writing style and the female lead's character are definitely worth looking forward to.

46. 196 相 The Prime Minister’s Fake Daughter Starts a Family-Wrecking Spree After Being Reborn 相府假千金重生后开启了抄家模式 Passing By in a Hurry匆匆地来Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted What? Reborn on the day after her wedding, she found herself wondering: What did her faithless former fiancé, Zhao Jin, matter, when he'd already taken a mistress?! Why not choose Pei Xiuji, the man before her? Though he'd been the one swapped into the marriage and couldn't walk well for the time being, he was more handsome, more dashing, and so much more capable than Zhao Jin! In her previous life, she'd desperately clung to the Zhao family, even using her dowry to support them. In the end, th 1.9kReads8.9Score218Shelves
47. 197 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.1kReads9.3Score10.6kShelves

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    This book is so good! It's full of villains, haha! I thought it was a typical story based on the title, but it's so good! They settle scores on the spot, killing someone right at the beginning, haha, it's hilarious! The evil lame doctor, the wicked constable Lu Hao, and the eldest son are all hilarious. And the adorable little stone is also great. Highly recommend it!!

48. 198 榜 Catch a Husband at the Results Board, and My Scheming Groom Is Irresistible 榜下捉婿，腹黑夫君太撩人 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed, wealthy beauty VS scheming, devoted top scholar] [Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Romance] Zhao Wanqing, the legitimate daughter of Prince An of the Great Yue Dynasty, was frail as a child. At the abbot’s guidance at Xiangguo Temple, she learned that she needed to marry someone whose Four Pillars of Destiny were purely yang. Prince An loved his daughter dearly. He followed every lead until he found her destined match, then shamelessly begged the emperor to arrange the marriage, fi 6.5kReads9.1Score822Shelves

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    Highly recommend!!! All of the author's books are pure ancient romance, written in a witty and humorous style, super enjoyable! 😄

49. 199 清 Qing Dynasty: Raising Children in Fourth Prince's Household 清穿，我在四阿哥后院养孩子 A Lazy Fish Dreaming of a Comeback梦想翻身的闲鱼Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After working endless overtime, a miserable IT wage slave suddenly dies and is taken by the System to a parallel world, where she finds herself in the body of a young woman newly betrothed to the Fourth Prince. Watch as she survives in the Fourth Prince’s household with the System’s help and gradually rises to a position of power. 4.4kReads8.8Score333Shelves
50. 200 侯 The Marquis's Daughter Died Wrongfully, and After Being Reborn, She Went Crazy Every Day 侯府千金含冤而死，重生后日常发疯 Listening to Xiao Chan听小婵Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Satisfying Revenge + Sweet Romance + Strong Male and Female Leads + Medical Consort + System Space] Medical prodigy Tang Muxi transmigrates into the body of a dimwitted girl everyone despises. When she wakes, she’s being buried alive in a mass grave. Luckily, she has a medical System to help her! The transformed Tang Muxi returns, tearing into fake white lotuses and humiliating scheming green tea bitches. Why bother with men? Isn’t it better to shine on my own? Why bother with a mother-daughter 1Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    This time-travel novel is absolutely amazing! The way the protagonist deals with others is downright brutal; it's the kind of novel that gets more and more enjoyable the more you read.

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