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. 201 富 The Wealthy Little Maid 富贵小丫鬟 Huaqing Xue花青雪Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a little maid at the Duke of Tang's mansion. In the wealthy and comfortable manor, Yun Shu begins a leisurely life, growing up sheltered by riches and splendor. She sets out to earn more money and buy lots of farmland, all so she can become a little landowner someday and enjoy a happy, comfortable life. But that dull-witted general just doesn't know when to give up. Once he gets his hands on something he wants, he refuses to let go, and now he won' 4.6kReads9.0Score686Shelves

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   I didn't charge any money, this is a genuine recommendation. Read the whole thing, and if you don't believe me, check out my profile! 👀

2. 202 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
3. 203 暴 The Bratty Young Lady’s Spoiled Child Bridegroom 暴躁小娘子的纨绔童养夫 It's Not Too Late时不晚Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Lin Lexin had two dreams from a young age: Her first was to open a branch of her family’s pastry shop in the capital. Her second was for the young husband her mother had bought her for two taels of silver to study hard and make progress every day, ideally passing the imperial exam to become a successful candidate. If he couldn’t pass, he could return to the shop and work as the bookkeeper. But when she was eighteen, her young husband’s biological father showed up and took her second dream away. 1.2kReads8.9Score111Shelves

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   Lin Lexin had a younger brother when she was young, Lin Lecheng, whom her mother bought for two taels of silver. Her husband passed the imperial examination at the age of twelve, becoming a renowned scholar in Yunzhong City. However, when she turned eighteen, his biological father came and took him away. The precocious Lin Lecheng of Yunzhong City reverted to being the heir of the Dongming Marquis's mansion, causing trouble, engaging in dogfighting, and gaining a notorious reputation until even his own father wanted to abandon him. But with Lin Lexin's reappearance, he returned to his old ways. In just six years, Lin Lecheng rose to the position of Vice Prime Minister, yet his subordinates still mocked him, saying that while he was a good prime minister, he was weak-willed and timid, afraid of his wife like a tiger. Alas, no one is perfect.

4. 204 重 Reborn as Yun Zhao, the Legitimate Daughter 重生之嫡女云昭 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Works, yet her stepmother sent her to grow up on a country estate. Reborn, she would never again let others bully her as they had in her previous life. She was the power behind thirteen of Great Wei’s trading houses. The notorious bandit chief of her past life had also become one of her most capable subordinates. Concealing her sharp edge, she returned to the capital to contend with the entire Minister of Works’ household. You dared to pocket my 83Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   She was originally the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official, but was abandoned by her stepmother and raised on a manor, ultimately dying a tragic death. Reborn, she vowed never again to be bullied as she had in her past life. She became the behind-the-scenes owner of thirteen major merchant guilds in the Great Wei Dynasty. Even the infamous bandit leader of her previous life became her trusted subordinate. She concealed her arrogance and returned to the capital to deal with the entire high-ranking official's family. "You dare to embezzle my birth mother's dowry? I'll make you pay double! You dare to let your servants bully me? I'll break their hands and feet and send them to the authorities! The reputation of the high-ranking official's family is nothing but a trifle to me! When the Yang family was powerful, I received no favors; what does their loss have to do with me?" She would repay her stepmother, Madam Gu, for every past grievance…

5. 205 宠 The Spoiled Concubine's Daily Death Wish 宠妾作死日常 Fine Dust Beneath the Moon月下微尘Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted You have to die once to realize what you’ve missed, especially in a back courtyard full of endless intrigue! Before the selection, Wanyan Wanxi was the apple of her family’s eye. After she was chosen and entered the imperial household, she remembered her mother’s teachings: respect the principal consort and tread carefully in everything. She never sought the limelight. But who could have guessed that this very respect and sense of propriety would lead to her downfall? Returning to the beginnin 3.6kReads8.8Score260Shelves
6. 206 长 The Grand Princess's Marriage Alliance Fell Through? Ministers, Run for Your Lives! 长公主和亲未遂？满朝文武快跑！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Wise and decisive Grand Princess VS patient, scheming Hanlin Academy scholar] [Two powerful leads + punishing scumbags + sweet romance] One-line synopsis: You were a gentleman, so how did you end up joining the thieves? In Zhu Qing’an’s eyes, Luo Jiangning is nothing but a bastard who climbed the ranks by relying on women! She could have lived carefree at the Temple of Gratitude as the late emperor’s posthumous daughter, but Luo Jiangning dragged her into the treacherous political arena for no 132Reads8.8Score—Shelves
7. 207 没 I Never Thought the Wife-Killing General Would Fall into My Lap! 没想到，克妻将军砸我手里了！ The Ant Isn't Small蚂蚁不小Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing When Ye Zhenzhen was eight, Wei Zichuan’s first wife died suddenly. When Ye Zhenzhen was ten, Wei Zichuan’s second wife drowned for no apparent reason. When Ye Zhenzhen was fourteen, Wei Zichuan’s third wife was ambushed and killed by bandits. What Ye Zhenzhen never expected was that she would become Wei Zichuan’s fourth wife… Beneath the heroine’s radiant beauty lies a fragile heart. Beneath the hero’s icy exterior lies a tender heart. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A classic Chinese romance novel, highly recommended!!! When Ye Zhenzhen was eight years old, Wei Zichuan's first wife died suddenly; when Ye Zhenzhen was ten, Wei Zichuan's second wife drowned without cause; when Ye Zhenzhen was fourteen, Wei Zichuan's third wife was ambushed and killed by ruthless bandits; finally, what Ye Zhenzhen never expected was that—Wei Zichuan's fourth wife would be herself…

8. 208 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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   It's good, I love watching it, highly recommended!

9. 209 双 We Were Both Reborn, Wife. I Was Wrong. Give Me One More Chance 双重生，媳妇儿我错了再给次机会 Second Day of the Fifth Month五月初二Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth, The Long Road to Winning Her Back, Obsessive Love, A Band of Chivalrous Sisters, Political Intrigue, Family and Country] [Heaven’s Favorite Daughter VS Mad Emperor VS Cunning Little One] Shen Zhuo had the perfect hand from the start: her father was a powerful minister, her mother a princess, her elder sister a princess consort, and her own brother commanded a mighty army, guarding a region. She was the darling of everyone, yet ended up with her family destroyed and no place to bu 6.1kReads7.6Score375Shelves

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   A pure historical romance with dual rebirth elements. In her past life, the female protagonist, blinded by love, trusted the wrong person, ultimately leading to the destruction of her family. Reborn, she is determined to avenge her family! She also encounters the reborn male protagonist, and this time, without hesitation, they join hands to overcome their differences.

10. 210 大 Ballad of Changle in the Great Capital 大都长乐谣 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Until the age of ten, Yuan Wei was the apple of everyone’s eye in the Marquis of Cheng’en’s household in the capital. Her grandparents were kind, and her father often carried her on his shoulders as they played. After she turned ten, her mother died, and Yuan Wei was sent to Putuo Temple to recuperate. By the time she was fifteen, Yuan Wei wore prayer beads and lived freely, doing whatever she pleased. 3.5kReads8.9Score341Shelves
11. 211 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.5kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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    The main focus is on love, with secondary emphasis on political intrigue; the political intrigue storyline is quite comprehensive.

12. 212 嫁 After Marrying a Treacherous Minister, I Was Spoiled Like an Ancestor 嫁个奸臣后，我被宠成了祖宗 Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Meng Wu has no interest in romance. All she wants is to bring her enemies down. A husband? He just needs to be powerful, wealthy, and handsome! Pei Yan doesn't buy it. He thinks this girl is quite the character, and he's intrigued. You don't care about romance? That's fine. I do! Cornered against a wall and proposed to, Meng Wu stares at him in disbelief. Pei Yan smiles faintly. “Your standards for a husband are that he's rich, powerful, and handsome. Don't I meet every one o 4.8kReads9.2Score607Shelves

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    The most beautiful woman in the capital, the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Meng family, suffered the destruction of her family and the loss of her home. In her old age, she was violated by her adopted son and ultimately drugged and sent away by her adopted daughter-in-law… She had been married into the Song State Duke's mansion at sixteen, carrying his memorial tablet, and lived a life of widowhood, ending in humiliation and misery 😭 Reborn before the tragedy began, in this life, Meng Wu will protect her loving family and live a free and unrestrained life!

13. 213 主 The Mistress's Daily Life 主母日常 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An Aristocratic Lady Tears Apart a Transmigrator + Reborn + An Idyllic, Leisurely Life as the Mistress of an Ancient Estate] Lu Lingjun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, were both reborn. In their previous lives, Lu Lingjun married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her younger sister married the heir to a marquis’s estate. Everyone said her sister had made the better match. But who could have guessed that Lu Lingjun’s husband would become the prime minister and sec 23.5kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
14. 214 二 Transmigrating a Second Time, the Crown Princess Seeks Revenge, Not Romance 二次穿越，太子妃不谈恋爱只复仇 Air Fryer, Fry Me空气炸锅炸我Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads] [Marriage Before Love + Palace Intrigue + War + Political Scheming + Angsty Romance] For readers who like a gentle hero with a strong, steady core! Not a mindless story! Not a story about trivial romance! The relationship develops gradually. They don’t fall madly in love right away! The heroine isn’t love-struck! Lin Yunying, a modern female scientist, transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and becomes a woman general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. It was suppos 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Neither the male nor female lead is brainless! First, the male lead is gentle, always refined and elegant, and emotionally stable; second, he has strong moral principles, and even though there's no love between him and the female lead—it's a political marriage—he treats his wife very well; third, he's intelligent and not easily defeated; and finally, he's devoted, loving only her! Of course, our female lead is also amazing!

15. 215 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves
16. 216 夙 Dusk and Dawn in the Underworld 夙夜幽冥 Young Master Feifei斐斐公子Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted Wu Jiuhua deceived Yin Shilang, telling him to wait until he ascended. Once she had personally slain her enemies, founded the Six Paths and established Youdu, and ensured that her dead friends and family could reincarnate in peace, she would happily become his carefree Daoist companion and travel the world with him. Before leading Fan Fan into the formation, she told him not to worry. The Wu clan's royal family was immortal, living as long as heaven and earth; even an immortal could not kill the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a pure ancient romance novel with a fast-paced plot. The title drew me in, but I was surprised by how good it was. I love the author's writing style; it moved me deeply and brought tears to my eyes.

17. 217 邪 The Evil Emperor's Devoted Love: His Lovesick, Poisonous Consort Slaughters Her Way Through the World 邪帝绝宠：病娇毒妃杀疯了 Wine Frost酒霜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Strong Male Lead and Strong Female Lead] [Secret Identity] [Everyone’s Favorite] [Sweet Romance] In her previous life, Su Jingning was the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, and a peerless beauty. But she was blind to people’s true natures and trusted the wrong man. For the sake of a hypocrite with the heart of a beast, she defied her parents and spent five years scheming for the man she loved, helping him rise to power. She never expected that all her painstaking plan 9.3kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    This is a rebirth novel, but I personally think it's quite good because it doesn't have a vicious stepmother or a scheming concubine's daughter. The female lead's family all like her and unconditionally stand by her side. When she is reborn, she discovers that it was her adopted daughter who caused her to fall into the water, so she immediately kicks her out of the family. She doesn't soften her heart just because the adopted daughter pretends to hit her head against a wall. She is very decisive and doesn't show any favoritism towards the vicious female supporting character like in some other books, where the female lead might show some soft-heartedness or dislike for the female lead.

18. 218 洛 Thunder Shakes the Wind 洛惊风雨 Jasmine Blossoms, Blossoms, Blossoms茉莉花开开开Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted Rebirth + sweet romance + political intrigue + revenge Han Xiran's childhood name is Luoluo. In her previous life, she pursued the handsome and exceptional Su Qichen. When disaster struck her family, she got her wish and married Su Qichen. But all that happiness proved to be a dream, and she eventually died in a cold woodshed. After being reborn, Han Xiran sees things clearly: why cling to someone you can't have? But she won't spare a single person who framed the Han family, either. The court is 20Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn, navigating the power struggles within her family and palace, uncovering the mysteries of her past life, helping her family escape misfortune, and continuing her life as the pampered legitimate daughter. However, she can't escape the male protagonist's grasp. A completely angsty and satisfying read with a logical and engaging plot. Highly recommended!

19. 219 主 The Mistress of the Household Reigns Supreme 主母为上 Lan Manxi蓝漫曦Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted Shen Zhaoning is the neglected legitimate daughter of the Shen family. After marrying into the Pei family, she thinks she can live in peace, only to be framed by a concubine and lose her unborn child, leaving her heart ashen. She turns tenderness into a blade and carefully plots each move, making her enemies suffer right under her nose. When the young man who once gave her osmanthus cakes appears again, she finally understands: the moon may wane, but it will wax again. After a life of trials a 107Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book was mediocre at the beginning but exciting later on, while the second book was consistently exciting.

20. 220 穿 After Becoming the Crown Princess, I Do Nothing but Slack Off 穿成太子妃后，我每天都在摆烂 Beef Flatbread牛肉大饼Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing [Not a Devoted Couple, Palace and Household Intrigue, Marriage Before Love] With a single imperial decree, Cui Ying and the crown prince inexplicably become husband and wife. Neither of them knows the other. Cui Ying never expected that, as a modern woman transported to ancient times, she would become a crown princess. What a headache. But rumor has it the crown prince has a much-favored concubine by his side. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, she's also gentle and sweet, a true beauty. Cui 22.5kReads6.4Score866Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, female protagonist, palace intrigue and domestic power struggles

21. 221 病 The Sickly Princess Is Reborn, and the Tyrannical Regent Dotes on Her 病娇摄政王盛宠，娇娇公主重生了 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short drama Golden Bell's Mistake: Love's Bonds] [Mutual firsts + doting romance + both reborn + palace and household intrigue] [Stunning, sweet-natured fifth princess × sinister, obsessive regent] In her previous life, her country fell and her family was destroyed. Then the sinister, obsessive regent kept her by his side for two whole years. Reborn ten years in the past, she is once again the fifth princess, born to wealth and honor, while he is merely a lowly hostage, beneath 11kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    Reborn, Xu Qingcheng transforms into a seductive princess, determined to make the abstinent prince fall for her. She gently caresses his heart, using every bit of tenderness: "In this life, I will only love you deeply." Faced with her initiative, even the abstinent prince cannot resist the temptation. This entanglement in this life is destined to be both sweet and alluring.

22. 222 掌 The Moon in His Palm 掌中月 Lan Manxi蓝漫曦Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing During the Yongxi era of the Great Zhou, the emperor is a puppet of the Tuoba clan, and no imperial decree can pass beyond Futu Pass. Consort Shen Qingshang is forced into the palace, with no allies at court and danger at every turn. Then, at the birthday banquet, Tuoba Lie, the illegitimate son who commands an army of three hundred thousand, spills wine in front of her. “Interesting.” And so begins a game between hunter and prey. He does as he pleases, while she has nowhere to run. When power b 1Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 娇 After the Delicate Princess Consort Gets Morning Sickness, the Cold Prince Comforts Her Night After Night 娇娇王妃孕吐后，冷戾王爷夜夜哄 San Yun三云Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Childbearing + marriage first, love later + devoted husband + both devoted only to each other: flirtatious, delicate princess consort × domineering, possessive, rugged prince] Nan Wanyue never imagined she would be so fertile. After marrying the prince, she kept having one baby after another! The powerful Regent Ye Yuyuan married her because she was pregnant. Rumor had it he was a terrifying bloodthirsty killer with ruthless methods who had slaughtered countless people. Nan Wanyue thought the p 720Reads8.5Score120Shelves
24. 224 玉 Spring Fills the Jade Hall 玉堂春满 A Huahua阿花花Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + historical setting + family power struggles + personal growth] In her previous life, Chang Xi was rejected by her maternal family. Married off to the capital, she struggled to survive, only to suffer abuse, insults, and poisoning before dying in despair... Reborn one day, she returned to her childhood and vowed never to repeat the same mistakes! She would fight for a different ending for herself! Who says she has to marry into a wealthy family? With a skill of her own, would she reall 2.2kReads8.4Score269Shelves
25. 225 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves
26. 226 公 The Princess Remarries After Her Death! The Sinister Eunuch Keeps Spoiling Her at Every Turn 公主死后再嫁！阴鹜掌印步步宠 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [Fake Eunuch] [Obsessive + Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] [Redemption + Irresistible Seduction] [Male Lead Is Haughty at First] Gu Jinzhao had a dream. In it, she became a favored concubine to a vassal prince in the northwest and was tortured to death. At the end of the dream, the capital, Chaoge, was peaceful and happy. Chen Shenzhi had become the powerful Chief Eunuch, and he was the one who recovered her body and buried her. At the very end of the dream, Gu Jinzhao also disco 490Reads8.7Score100Shelves
27. 227 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves

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28. 228 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
29. 229 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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30. 230 虐 A Love That Hurts: The Crown Prince, Go Easy on Me 虐恋情深，太子殿下轻点爱 I Love Glutinous Rice我爱糯米饭Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Liu Wan transmigrated. At first, she thought she'd landed at the happy ending of some sweet romance novel. Then she saw the new consort the Crown Prince had just married. The consort was breathtakingly beautiful and talented in every way, and Liu Wan finally realized she'd become the original heroine of a story about a supporting character's triumphant comeback. In the end, she'd be treated as a disposable pawn, have her hands and feet cut off, and be made into a human swine. So she steeled hers 3.6kReads7.5Score309Shelves
31. 231 甜 The Sweetly Seductive Princess Has the Chaste Prince Falling for Her 甜诱王妃撩爆，禁欲王爷也要沦陷 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Reborn + very sweet romance + pampering + flirting + lighthearted] In her previous life, Xu Qingcheng was manipulated into mistaking her enemy for her benefactor, and ultimately died far from home. Reborn on her wedding night, Xu Qingcheng knows she won’t mistake the wrong person this time. The lifesaving benefactor she has been searching for all along is actually her husband! Looking at the cold, distant man, she decides to go all in. She sways her waist, gives him a flirtatious glance, and pe 10.9kReads9.2Score896Shelves
32. 232 大 The Black Lotus of Great Ming 大明黑莲花 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female con artist × hypocrite] The year the Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Magellan's fleet completed its circumnavigation of the globe. It was only decades later, along the eastern coast of Zhejiang, where the sea ban was in force, that a country woman happened to hear the Western theory that “the world is round.” Suddenly, she realized: If all four seas are round, then wherever you stand, you can be the center of the world. But when she looked around, women had no pa 5.9kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
33. 233 穿 I Transmigrated into a Mad, Corrupted Minister's Story, and He Wants Me Dead 穿到疯批奸臣黑化后他一心要杀我 Feng Mian凤眠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A story about a ruthless, deranged minister who learns to be a decent person for love. A vengeful, ruthless woman versus a deranged wolf-king of a man who dotes on his wife.) [Yandere + Corruption + The Chase After the Divorce + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] Xiao Chizhan is the most treacherous minister in the imperial court and the only prince in Daliang without royal blood. Bullied throughout his childhood, he turned dark, murdered his father and brothers, and made his first act after 2.6kReads8.9Score294Shelves
34. 234 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 917Reads9.3Score175Shelves

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Heart] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Heart] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family. It's super heart-wrenching, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Heart] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Heart] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but he dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a well-bred lady. Their childhood encounter brings them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

35. 235 穿 The Most Beautiful Villainess in the Book Doesn't Want to Die 穿书最美恶毒女配不想死 Wen Zui Jiu Jiu温醉玖玖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 1.9kReads7.3Score136Shelves
36. 236 侯 The Marquess's Wife Was Widowed for Three Years, Then Got Pregnant and Went on a Rampage 侯门主母守寡三年，一朝有喜杀疯了 Jin Gao金餻Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Heroine runs away while pregnant + coercive romance + forbidden relationship + obsessive hero] A widow's life is hard, and life as a widow in a marquis's household is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died young. She manages every affair in the marquis's estate, yet gets no appreciation for it. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life wasting away like this. But then her brother-in-law, who was believed to have died in battle, returns and inherits everything in the marquis's household. 120Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    This novel features a female protagonist with strong opinions, and it's incredibly captivating! [Female protagonist runs away pregnant + forceful acquisition + forbidden relationship + obsessive male lead] Being a widow is difficult, but being a widow in a noble family is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died early, leaving her to manage the entire household alone, yet she still receives little appreciation. She thought her life would be wasted like this, but then her uncle, who died in battle, returned and inherited everything from the noble family, including her! After three years of widowhood, she becomes pregnant, and she begins to carefully plan her escape from the noble family...

37. 237 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
38. 238 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.5kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves
39. 239 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3.1kReads9.4Score394Shelves
40. 240 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    These three books each have their own unique characteristics. 1. They were adapted into TV series, but I feel the novels express the emotions better, after all, humans always tend to overthink things. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] 2. The love develops gradually; the female lead is a cute and spoiled girl, but she's also quite intelligent. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] 3. I was on the bus the whole time, and I wanted to stop and rest for a bit, but the author said no, once you're on my bus, you can't get off! 😁😁😁

41. 241 绾 Winding the Wind into Splendor 绾风华 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Cui Wanwan died, killed by a woman from another world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back at twelve years old, three years before the transmigrated woman arrived. Cui Wanwan, the second young lady of the Cui family, had been born a favorite of heaven, the apple of her family’s eye. With her family’s favor and prestige, she was destined to become a prince’s consort and enjoy a life of wealth and glory. She had thought her life would be carefree, but an odd woman who claimed to 3.3kReads8.9Score348Shelves
42. 242 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 605Reads9.1Score124Shelves

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    Manxing unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a wicked old woman who drove her daughter-in-law to suicide and brought ruin to her family. Reborn, she vows to reverse the tragedy, only to discover that changing fate is no easy task. How will she carve out a place for herself amidst the complex family relationships and outwit her destiny?

43. 243 仙 Rumors in the Immortal Realm: Ten Years After My Death, the Male Leads Went Mad 仙界传闻，我死后十年男主们疯了 Black-Eyed Immortal黑眼圈仙人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads Tamed|Slow-Paced, Not a Power Fantasy|Clear-Eyed Black Lotus|Emotional Mind Games|Everyone Is a Pawn] Only after seeing the comments on the screen did Xue Qing learn that she was a cannon-fodder supporting character in a novel where readers bet on the male lead. A flower slave whose spiritual root had been destroyed, she was about to be bought by the Tai Xuan Sect and used as a tool to reinforce the formation's core. In the book, she was humble and obsequious, dependent o 6.4kReads8.3Score841Shelves
44. 244 快 Quick Transmigration: The Delicate Little Cannon Fodder Wins Everyone’s Heart 快穿之娇软炮灰惹人怜 A Cat in September九月一只猫Ancient Romance869k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a book as a sacrificial pawn, and in the end... (A collection of short stories) (Sweet romance) 1. The Marquis's Pawn of a Wife (Complete) 2. The Female Lead's Stepmother (Complete) 3. The Pawn of a Cousin Miss (Complete) 4. The Pawn of a Noble Consort (Complete) 5. The Pawn of an Unattainable First Love (Complete) 6. The Pawn of an Ex-Girlfriend (Complete) 7. The Pawn of a Concubine (Complete) 8. The Pawn on a Dating Show (Complete) 9. The Pawn in a Fertility Story (Compl 7.7kReads8.8Score433Shelves
45. 245 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.8kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
46. 246 继 The Reborn Second Wife’s Handbook 继室重生手册 Flowing Light流光Ancient Romance847k WordsCompleted When do the symptoms arise? At that moment when the lanterns are dim and the moon is half-bright. In her previous life, Chen Yining failed to see Xu Zeyu’s love for her. She was used by others, and in the end, she caused Xu Zeyu’s death and died miserable herself. Reborn in this life, Chen Yining will never again betray the person who loves her most in the world. 1.4kReads8.7Score147Shelves
47. 247 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.5kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
48. 248 白 When the White Moonlight Appears, All Things Grow Gentle Again [Quick Transmigration] 白月光出现，万物回温柔【快穿】 Shu Cha术茶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beautiful and captivating heroine + gentle, beloved ideal + universally adored + no male lead + adored by men and women alike + bittersweet + faked death] (Complete) Original title: After Her, the Gods Were No More [Quick Transmigration] She only has to stand there to become the very definition of beauty, the pure, shining moonlight that will never fade from anyone's memories. After her, neither gods nor buddhas remain. Meng Po has a spirit artifact born alongside her: the Jinghong Brush. It c 14.4kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
49. 249 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Cannon Fodder Starts Over in Exile 穿书之炮灰翻身从流放开始 Purple Zi Nuo Nuo紫紫诺诺Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted Imprisoned right from the start. What do I do? As an unambitious office worker, her greatest hobby outside work was reading novels. That didn’t mean she wanted to transmigrate into a book she’d only skimmed, let alone become the original owner, a tragic cannon-fodder character who appeared in fewer than a hundred words! Yun Shu was done for! But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Her entire family would soon be exiled, and most of them would die. The survivors would return for revenge, and, as lu 3.9kReads9.0Score246Shelves
50. 250 万 The Irresistible Beauty 万人迷她美颜盛世 Erxi Meatballs二喜丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The heroine is beautiful, more beautiful than the human imagination can comprehend. This is a quick transmigration novel where she completes missions using nothing but her looks. Any two beings who see the heroine will become rivals in love. The heroine's biggest golden finger is her appearance. Love at first sight is simple and straightforward, and she never has to win anyone over!! (Warning: Some worlds have a love interest and some don't; there is no fixed pairing. The heroine relies purely o 21.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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