Looking for Ancient Fantasy Romance with No Transmigration or Rebirth, and an Exceptionally Strong Female Lead! 求古代玄幻言情，无穿越无重生女主超强那种！

1. 1 惹 Mess With Her, and She’ll Flip Your Lid 惹她，天灵盖都给你掀了 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance616k WordsCompleted A newly completed novel, so sit back and enjoy! [Cool, striking beauty Linlang × the immensely powerful Ninth Prince] She was supposed to be the moon in the heavens. How did she end up in the mortal world? Ruan Qingci was drained of blood by her adoptive parents and left on the brink of death. Fine, then she would send every last one of them to their graves! From then on, she would live only for her own happiness! If demons stood in her way, she would kill them. If even Buddhas stood in her way, 1.4kReads8.1Score114Shelves

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   A sweet and refreshing ancient-style fantasy novel, without time travel or reincarnation, featuring strong male and female leads.

2. 2 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves

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   [Recommendation] 📚 *The Cold-Hearted Prince, the Secret Divorce Agreement*—A battle of power and true love, a love-hate entanglement between a cold-faced prince and a clever heroine! 🌟 [Synopsis] Prince Mo Xuanchen is a cold and ruthless heir to a powerful royal family in public, but secretly hides a "divorce agreement." His marriage to the heroine, Yun Jinchu, begins as a political transaction, but gradually evolves into an inseparable deep affection amidst conspiracies and schemes. Yun Jinchu is intelligent and resilient, unwilling to be a pawn, but in her game with Mo Xuanchen, she gradually sees the true heart beneath his cold mask. From mutual testing to joining hands, the two ultimately weave a heart-stirring love legend amidst the intertwining of power and true love. 👤 [Character Introduction] ✨ **Mo Xuanchen**: A cold-faced prince, seemingly ruthless, but actually deep-thinking, burdened with the heavy responsibility of his family. His initial manipulation of Yun Jin Chu gradually transformed into deep affection, revealing his inner softness and unwavering devotion. ✨ **Yun Jin Chu**: A clever and decisive young woman from a prominent family, unwilling to be controlled by fate, she navigates the power struggles with wisdom and courage. Her initial wariness of Mo Xuan Chen evolves into trust, ultimately making her an indispensable part of his life. ✨ **Supporting Characters**: Various forces involved in the power struggles, some cunning and treacherous, others loyal and reliable, weave together a complex web of power. 🔥 [Exciting Plot Points] 1️⃣ **The Cold-Faced Prince's Secret**: Mo Xuan Chen sits alone in his study late at night, holding the "Divorce Agreement," a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. He could easily end this marriage, so why does he hesitate to put pen to paper? 2️⃣ **A Match Made in Heaven**: After discovering Mo Xuan Chen's secret, Yun Jin Chu decides to repay him in kind. In the clash of power and emotion, the two gradually see each other's true feelings. 3️⃣ **A Choice Between Life and Death:** When a conspiracy unfolds, Mo Xuanchen is willing to risk his life to protect Shen Qinglan. Yun Jinchu also resolutely chooses to fight alongside him, facing the storm together. 4️⃣ **The Truth Behind the Divorce Agreement:** Behind that "divorce agreement" lies Mo Xuanchen's deepest confession to Yun Jinchu—he would rather let go than let her be in danger because of him. 💬 [Recommendation] This is a masterpiece of ancient romance, combining political intrigue, love, and growth! The dynamic between the cold-faced prince and the intelligent heroine is incredibly compelling, with a tightly woven plot that combines thrilling political struggles with delicate and moving emotional descriptions. The love story between Mo Xuanchen and Yun Jinchu, from mutual testing to unwavering devotion, is truly captivating. If you enjoy stories of strong rivals and bittersweet romance, this book is a must-read! 📖 [Reading Guide] ✅ A clash of titans, both leads possess high intelligence and emotional intelligence ✅ A balance of political intrigue and romance, with a tightly woven plot ✅ A bittersweet tale, with delicate and moving emotions ✅ Vividly portrayed supporting characters, enriching the story's layers. Come witness the legendary love story of the cold-faced prince and the intelligent heroine! ❤️‍🔥 #AncientRomance #PoliticalIntrigue #Romance #ColdFacePrince #SweetAndTorn #ClashOfTalents

3. 3 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 147.3kReads9.6Score19.1kShelves

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   I discovered that this is the only book on my bookshelf that doesn't feature rebirth or time travel. Now you know how amazing Nian Nian is! No time travel, no rebirth—she relies on herself! The beginning is funny, but the more you read, the more heartbreaking and funny it becomes. It's really great!

4. 4 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

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   ⭐️⭐️In this ancient female-centric novel, Shi Buyu was born with a smile. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings belonging to the Shi family. Several days of torrential rain brought devastating floods, affecting many. Rumors began to circulate in the capital that she was a harbinger of misfortune. However, she was precociously intelligent, possessing a photographic memory and learning both good and bad quickly. The rumors grew increasingly bizarre, even attracting inquiries from the palace. As everyone wished, Shi Buyu died young at the age of three. Fifteen years later, the Marquis of Zhongyong, who guarded the border, betrayed his country and lost the city. His entire family was implicated, and everyone condemned the Shi family for their disloyalty and injustice. Even the prematurely deceased harbinger of misfortune was mentioned again. Sitting by the window, Shi Buyu listened and laughed. A harbinger of misfortune? Then she would have to live up to that reputation.

5. 5 夫 My Lady Is Defiant and Puts Every Arrogant Man in His Place 夫人一身反骨专治各种不服 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + wild imagination + powerful male and female leads + devoted husband] There's suddenly a baby in her belly!!! Long Xi is completely baffled!!! Feng Jinglan is even more baffled!!! Nuannuan: "Hehe..." 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a traditional Chinese fantasy novel featuring a strong female lead; it's neither a rebirth nor a time-travel story.

6. 6 公 The Princess Arrives: The Demon Emperor’s Genius Beast Tamer 公主嫁到，魔帝的天才驭兽妻 Raccoons Love Kitties浣熊爱猫猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A Devoted Couple + No Misunderstandings + Everyone's Favorite + Face-Slapping Power Fantasy] She was an award-winning actress with tens of millions of fans in the 21st century, and a renowned medical genius whom everyone admired. Then she transmigrated and became a pawn to be used and discarded at will. After enduring it for three years, she finally returned. A good-for-nothing with no spiritual powers? Her dual talents as a beast tamer and spirit master will leave you stunned! A brainless prin 36Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This book is also good, and importantly, it's already finished.

7. 7 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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   It's not a modern-to-ancient transmigration story; the female lead is reborn into another person's body during the same period. It's not angsty, the female lead is strong, and the male lead is somewhat of a nurturing figure.

8. 8 乱 Phoenix Song in a Chaotic World 乱世凰歌 Gentleman of Fading Warmth薄凉君子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The allied armies of nine kingdoms slaughtered an entire city. A sea of flames blotted out the sky, and a hundred-year-old city of mechanisms vanished in an instant. When she opened her eyes again, she was the timid third daughter of the legitimate line of the Yu family. With one move, she punished her scheming elder sister and wicked concubine stepmother; with another, she set the powerful nobles at court against one another. She amassed wealth with ingenious devices and wielded power with cunn 45Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   These are all of them!! The first one is about a humble boy who finally wins the heart of the one he loves. The second book's ending really brought tears to my eyes, but the epilogue was some consolation. The third book, from the very beginning, was swift and decisive.

9. 9 渡 The Soul-Calling Flute 渡魂箫 Lou Su楼苏Ancient Romance703k WordsCompleted She was once the fifth princess, adored throughout the immortal realm. She dwelled in the Snowy Moor, the sacred waters of Buddha’s Heaven, untouched by worldly affairs, watching with a smile as love and fate unfolded across the Six Realms. But love’s single word came without warning, and drinking it in turned longing into madness. Even a heart as pure and wise as the Bodhi could not withstand the endless sea of yearning. What is fate? I look down upon all living beings, scorn the vastness of th 429Reads8.4Score—Shelves
10. 10 凤 The Phoenix Rules the Nine Heavens 凤倾九天 Zi Jin子衿Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted She gave everything she had and risked her life to help him conquer the realm. Once she became empress, she thought they would walk hand in hand through their splendid kingdom. Instead, she was met with heartless betrayal. Lanling Mei said that the only woman he had ever loved was her half-sister. For Chunyu's sake, he even killed the child in her womb with his own hands. The pain of losing that child would haunt her forever! A thousand years later, she returns, decisive and ruthless, summoning 24Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.3kReads9.1Score626Shelves

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    They're all beautiful, beautiful!

12. 12 透 A Fragrance That Sinks to the Bone 透骨生香 If I Can't Go Wild, I'll Act Crazy撒不了疯就发傻Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted Lin Zisang learned early on that if a woman wants to rise in the world, she has to crush the scheming women in her way, keep an eye on the villains lurking around her, and, more than anything, rely on the man at her side. To rise from a country girl to the matriarch of a general’s household, she needs every bit of skill and cunning she can muster. 134Reads8.9Score—Shelves
13. 13 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
14. 14 娇 The Delicate Flower’s Decree 娇花令 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance933k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Fang Qingjiu challenged the emperor, killed her mentor, and brought down the former dynasty. During her reign, she united the Six Kingdoms by force, then abdicated. When she opened her eyes again, she was still Fang Qingjiu. But though she had the same name, this life was different: her parents were dead, and she was a little orphan everyone could bully. In this life, she decided to let go of the past, keep a low profile, and find herself a handsome young man to live happil 199Reads8.6Score104Shelves
15. 15 上 Heaven Above 上邪 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Fu Jiuqing is hiding a huge secret: he secretly picked up his own wife... Everyone knows that the Fu family of Hengzhou is richer than the emperor, yet its heirs are a sorry lot. The eldest legitimate son died young, the second is a wastrel, the third is obsessed with food and women, and the fourth is an idiot. The youngest, Fu Jiuqing, is a concubine's son and a sickly child by nature. Everyone says the Fu family must have done something wicked in a past life to deserve this. Jin Yue didn't wan 3.1kReads9.0Score397Shelves
16. 16 这 This Princess Consort Is a Force to Be Reckoned With, and She Deserves to Be Spoiled! 这个王妃路子野，得宠！ Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is of royal blood, a delicate flower who can't lift a finger.” Meanwhile, the Prince Regent's consort, a whip in her left hand and a blade in her right, beats a gang of rebels until they flee in terror. The Prince Regent says again, “My consort only knows how to sew. How would she know anything about the occult?” A century-old ghost, sewn up like a kite by the Prince Regent's consort, weeps as it flies through the sky. The Prince Regent sighs again. “ 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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17. 17 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19.2kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
18. 18 死 My Archrival, the Regent, Became My Imperial Husband 死对头摄政王成了我皇夫 Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Ancient-Style Writing Contest] [Can't Tell Beauty from Ugliness: Bloodthirsty, Heaven-Defying Female Tyrant x Flirtatious, Dramatic, Ultimate Beauty of a Demon Lord] A max-level demon-world powerhouse made one careless mistake, was killed in a rebellion, and transmigrated into a pitiful human girl. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and the emperor died just as she entered the palace, leaving behind a three-year-old toddler prince! Yanyan declared, "Don't panic. When it 804Reads9.4Score146Shelves
19. 19 魔 The Demon Consort’s Legend 魔妃传说 Li Mu Qianyue黎木浅月Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She was a dazzling genius, but schemers framed her and stripped her of her cultivation. Her father forced her to marry off to another country, and her mother was beaten to death. At last, she erupted in fury, rising like a phoenix taking its first flight and soaring through the sky! When the mysterious veil was lifted, memories of her past life awoke: she was a modern special agent who had transmigrated! She could be brazen and uninhibited, or as cold as frost. No flower could rival her faint sm 1Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I recommend these three books 1. I really enjoyed watching this. I stayed up for two nights in a row, and every night I got to the most heart-wrenching parts, and I cried for two days straight. 😂😂😂 2. I really enjoyed reading it. I think it's great that a woman gains her own strength and establishes herself! The book's content is also very good, with no melodramatic plot twists. 3. What a captivating plot! It's truly excellent, completely different from other rebirth novels. It's unique and kept me hooked. 👍👍👍

20. 20 倾 The Stunning, Unrestrained Mad Princess 倾城狂妃太逍遥 Jiumo九陌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Mu Yunlan, heir to a family of renowned physicians, inexplicably transmigrates into the body of a foolish girl named Mu Yunlan while sparring with someone. When she opens her eyes, everything is bright red. By the time she comes to her senses, she is already married. From then on, all sorts of commotion and ghostly midnight happenings plague the western courtyard of Prince Xuan’s residence in the Tianxu Kingdom, but life there is never dull. He is bewitchingly handsome and brilliantly gifted. Th 145Reads8.4Score104Shelves
21. 21 浴 Bathed in Blood, She Becomes Queen 浴血成凰 Phoenix Maiden凰女Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted A peerless beauty sits upon the immense dragon throne, reclining in the arms of a man as beautiful as an immortal, basking in his boundless adoration! Yet her phoenix eyes gaze down at the half-dead man below. Her red lips part: “Your Majesty, do you remember the White Peony from years ago? She went to war for you and conquered the realm, but you wiped out her entire family and strangled your own child! I have been reborn, and I will take your realm as payment. I’ll watch you fall into the dust! 94Reads8.5Score124Shelves
22. 22 倾 The Enchanting Little Demon Consort 倾世小魔妃 Lin Xiaosu林小苏Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted In her previous life, they called her a descendant of the demon clan and said she would bring disaster to the continent. They burned her alive. So in this life, she will be nothing short of a devil. What they owe her, she will repay… a hundredfold, a thousandfold! Not one of those who deserve to die will be spared. If she is destined to become a demon in the end, she might as well be a villain from the very beginning. 8Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    These are all of them!! The first one is quite good; the beginning is about the female protagonist's rise to power, and the writing is decent, quite similar to the style of "The Rebellious Divine Doctor Consort". The second book was great! It's my type; the female lead is decisive and straightforward, not at all weak or indecisive! This is the third book, and I absolutely love this novel! It's a non-stop dose of romance, so sweet and heartwarming you can't even find a hint of heartbreak. ❤️( ❤️ ˍ ❤️ )

23. 23 帝 The Emperor and Empress Reign Supreme for All Time 帝后世无双 Drunken Flowing Crisp醉流酥Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Legend says the founding emperor was a bloodthirsty tyrant, and the Great Jin Dynasty was built upon mountains of bones. A curse turned the dragon energy of the imperial mausoleum into baleful energy, dooming every emperor to die before the age of forty-five. The Heavenly Master says that offering up a prince born under the Lone Star fate to feed the baleful dragon in the imperial mausoleum can break the curse. He is that unlucky prince, born under the Lone Star. Enfeoffed as a prince at six, he 6.1kReads9.2Score756Shelves
24. 24 帝 The Emperor’s Wild Nights 帝君的夜下狂妃 Mo Luoqi莫洛柒Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She is the legitimate princess of the Canglan Kingdom, and a notorious good-for-nothing on the Vast Continent. After an accident, she opens her eyes to find herself a phoenix who reigns supreme over the nine heavens. A good-for-nothing? A failure? Sorry, chaos energy is mine, and I can wield every kind of spiritual power with ease. No contracted spirit beast? Who needs spirit beasts when ancient divine beasts and demons are lining up to make a contract with me? But can this suddenly appeared Imp 372Reads8.6Score103Shelves
25. 25 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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    The writing is delicate, and the story is imbued with patriotism. It's a worthwhile read for those who enjoy reading the entire book; it's definitely worth recommending among online novels.

26. 26 盛 The Pride of a Golden Age 盛世天骄 A Cai阿彩Ancient Romance3.3M WordsCompleted She is China's greatest divine physician, a successor to Bian Que, able to bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bone. Young and accomplished, she shines brilliantly, unmatched in fame and prestige. But after marrying that man, he abandons her in a villa where anyone can bully her... He is Donglin's greatest God of War, the pride of the northern kingdom, who pacifies the four corners and shakes the world. Renowned and brilliantly gifted, he has no equal on the battlefield, yet he fall 757Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    These four books are a must!!! [1] The Northern King, despite his high position, was only willing to bow his head for her. [2] Regardless of whether the common people grow into an emperor who always considers the common people. [3] Similar to other rebirth novels [4] Many times I felt heartbroken, shed tears, and then laughed out loud.

27. 27 第 The First Mad Concubine 第一狂妃 Bean Girl豆娘Ancient Romance9.1M WordsOngoing Ye Qingge, the notorious good-for-nothing of the Beiyue Kingdom and the ugliest woman in the imperial capital, died a tragic death, disgraced and ruined. When her phoenix eyes opened, the soul of a champion mercenary took control of her body, and the world was thrown into turmoil. A useless nobody? She could refine supreme-grade pills and tame the king of beasts. Who could rival her? The universe was at her fingertips. An ugly woman? Who could have guessed that beneath her wretched appearance la 4kReads9.2Score447Shelves
28. 28 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Allure 嫡女媚 Restless Slumber怅眠Ancient Romance986k WordsCompleted Her birth mother was murdered, and her younger brother died a tragic death. She had swallowed her pride and become another’s plaything, only to be tortured and abused to death in the end. Her heart had screamed in anguish, but she’d been powerless to fight back. Now reborn, Wu Yue swore she would carve out a bright future for herself. Those who had bullied and humiliated her would pay back every last debt, with interest. There was a beauty whose face I’ll never forget; a single day apart, and I 1.6kReads9.0Score208Shelves
29. 29 寒 Love Beneath a Cold Sword 寒剑情 Luo Linli駱麟驪Eastern Fantasy378k WordsCompleted One is invincible, with a pure and devoted heart. The other is peerlessly beautiful, with the grace of a fairy. The martial world is treacherous, and love runs deep. They face life and death together, sharing every rise and fall. Willing to brave danger and stand against the whole world, they ask: What is love, really? 23Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is kind-hearted and devoted, while the female protagonist is stunningly beautiful. Their unexpected encounter leads to a lifelong love. The male protagonist, deeply in love, is inspired by the female protagonist to embark on numerous adventures, relentlessly cultivate his skills, awaken his bloodline, and rise rapidly in rank, embodying the legendary tale of "everyone has their own unique talent." The plot is full of twists and turns, with delicate and moving emotions that resonate deeply. The more you read, the more surprises you discover. It's a romance novel disguised as a martial arts story, a heartwarming gem.

30. 30 报 Report to the Demon Lord: The Emperor Has Fallen for You 报告魔尊：帝君他对你动了凡心 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Completed] [One couple, strong male and female leads, doting romance] [A reserved, seductive emperor and a calculating demon lord: a perfectly matched pair who flirt and spar in this xianxia tale.] As the Demon Lord, Ji Liuli was sealed away for twenty thousand years. On the third day after being reborn, she started spouting nonsense and scamming people for free food, drink, and silver wherever she went, acting carefree, frivolous, and arrogant. Later, a remarkably handsome man pins Ji Liuli ag 1.7kReads9.2Score200Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] Sweet, cloyingly sweet. Pampered, extremely pampered. Strong, truly strong. [2] Unlike most rebirth books

31. 31 夫 Madam Is Unrivaled in the World 夫人世无双 Black Xiangling黑香菱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Three years ago, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grit his teeth and say, “A venomous woman, full of wicked schemes, sharp-tongued and nasty. Just seeing her irritates me.” Three years later, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grin foolishly, perfectly content. “My wife is beautiful and kind, clever and quick-witted, and she’s great at solving cases. She’s truly a treasure sent from heaven.” People wondered, “What sort of woman is the Commander’s w 364Reads8.6Score102Shelves
32. 32 孟 Meng Po's Soup-Brewing Chronicles 孟婆熬汤笔录 Feng Yun豐雲Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted Meng Qianqian had been taking it easy at her desk, doing her job without much fuss. Then one day, with her supplies running low and her performance targets unmet, the King of Hell dangled a big promise in front of her. Meng Qianqian’s take: “I can enjoy the promise, simmer some soup, admire beautiful people, and feast my eyes. Life’s pretty sweet.” But she just couldn’t escape the jealousy of the person beside her. [The chase to win her back + amnesia + one-on-one romance + strong male and femal 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Episodic stories, quite interesting.

33. 33 画 The Demon in the Painting, the Heaven-Defying Mad Consort 画中魔，逆天狂妃 Yuanxi元熙Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She went from being a counterterrorism agent in the 21st century to the lowliest slave in a prince's manor a thousand years ago. To hide her brilliance, she willingly became the ugly woman everyone scorned, navigating her way among all kinds of people in the Kingdom of Chuxia. When she met the man she loved, she fell for him with a passion that bordered on madness, only for him to cruelly cast her into the abyss of darkness. When her true self, asleep in a painting for a thousand years, awakens, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think these four books are good! The first one is a gentleman as refined as jade, unparalleled in the world. Secondly, the finale really brought tears to my eyes, but the epilogue was somewhat comforting. The third one is a truly exceptional man, one that's hard to find even with a lantern. Fourth, it started as a royal palace and later expanded to the entire continent.

34. 34 惑 The Bewitching Enchantress 惑世魅姬 Snow, Faintly Chilly雪微凉Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted She was a cold-blooded Vampire Queen. After a thousand years in seclusion, she finally saw the light of day again. But one cup of blue blood sent her to the Eight Desolations Continent. In this world where battle aura reigned supreme, she swore to stir up a storm, fight the battle aura masters to the death, and carve up the empire with the Crimson Sakura Emperor! When the Blueblood nobles appeared again, she resolved to make him hers... 13Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at these... ❶ Unlike the usual time-travel stories in novels... ❷ Be kind to your own people and good people, but ruthless to your enemies and bad people. ❸ After going through many lifetimes and hardships, they finally got together. ❹ It's more like a palace drama than a fantasy drama.

35. 35 帝 The Emperor's Little Ancestor Is Wild and Dashing 帝君的小祖宗又野又飒 Endless Fire and Moon火月无边Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted A stunning top assassin transmigrates into the body of the fattest general's granddaughter in the Song Kingdom. She's arrogant and domineering, a thoroughly bad-behaved girl, and the most notorious troublemaker in the Song Kingdom. But what is with this body being round as a ball? Her family has been poisoned, she's constantly being plotted against, and her enemies are living the good life while laughing at her? Hmph! Just watch her transform in thirty days and leave you all gaping! From then on 181Reads8.8Score—Shelves
36. 36 三 Married to the Demon Lord Three Times 三嫁魔尊 Urban Farmer都市农妇Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted Zimo has been married twice, but both experiences were so harrowing that even now, remembering them fills her with dread. The first time, she married a bastard. Zimo had always thought Xun Yuan was a bastard, but she couldn’t deny that he was an interesting one. In the end, though, that bastard left her with a gruesome fate on their wedding day: her father was killed, her clan wiped out, and her demon core destroyed. The second time, she was abducted right from her wedding to the Great Shaman. H 6Reads8.2Score—Shelves
37. 37 九 Nine Lives as the Phoenix 九世凤命 Dreaming of Dreams梦中说梦Ancient Romance972k WordsCompleted Ruan Qingzhi came to the mortal realm to undergo a trial. To be honest, her trial was hardly challenging. All she had to do was smoothly take charge of the Phoenix Seal for nine lifetimes, then return to Yaotai and resume her carefree life as a goddess. The first eight lifetimes passed without a hitch. Who would have thought that everything would go wrong in the ninth? Someone stole her fortune, someone wanted her life, and some wretched man with an unfathomable destiny clung fiercely to her hea 278Reads8.7Score—Shelves
38. 38 王 The Princess Consort Has Turned Evil Again 王妃又黑化了 A Thousand Charms风情万种Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted “Reborn as the useless legitimate daughter of the Feng family, then humiliated when her engagement is broken? A Demon Venerable never admits defeat! If two come at me, I'll take on both. So what if my reputation is ruined? Having fun is what matters! But what are all these big shots doing behind me? The battle-hardened Saint Prince: ‘You alone can be my princess consort.’ The miracle-working immortal doctor: ‘You are the perfect medicine.’ The newly crowned emperor of a neighboring kingdom: ‘If 11Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    These are all! The first book is fantastic! Feng Jiuyan is so cunning! In the second book, when will the female lead regain her memories? I'm waiting online, so anxious! 💔 The third book is good, but it's too slow. Can't they release more episodes a day? The fourth book... I have to say, I was choked by the dog food (romantic content) 😂

39. 39 新 On Her Wedding Night, She Is Reborn with the Demon Lord’s Baby 新婚夜，她带着魔君的崽崽重生了 Su Li Gets Rich暴富的苏梨Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Bearer of the Phoenix bloodline, Heaven's Chosen Goddess: betrayed, she fell from the Gods' Execution Platform, where her belly was cut open and her child taken! At the very last moment, as her consciousness faded, she saw someone risk his life to snatch away her corpse. When she opened her eyes again, she was the legitimate daughter of a General's estate, infamous throughout the land as an ugly woman! Now that she had become her, she would let her brilliance shine! Everyone who had ever bullied 705Reads9.1Score194Shelves
40. 40 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves
41. 41 穿 Transmigrated as a Madcap Princess: The Handsome Emperor Can't Get Enough of Me 穿越狂妃：绝色帝尊宠不停 Zhi Xiang执相Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She transmigrated and stumbled upon a stunningly handsome man sitting in a fire, burning himself alive... “Hey, handsome, since you don't want to live anyway, let me save you first!” The young woman rescued the Evil Emperor as he endured his tribulation in the flames, then slipped away. When the arrogant Emperor Venerable awoke, he ground his teeth in fury. “Find that woman! I want to kill her with my own hands!” Jun Shiyue was busy reveling in the battles of a wealthy household, tearing into t 10.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
42. 42 狐 The Fox Spirit’s Tavern 狐姬酒肆 Yingluo莺萝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Hu Ying the little fox immortal made wine so tempting it bewitched the Three Realms and ensnared all living beings. But it had no effect on Prime Minister Qin Lingmo. Worse, after she saved his life, he accused her of being a demon and even asked the sect leader to subdue her. Hmph! How could I, the great fox immortal, lose an argument to a mere human? Sooner or later, I'll take over your prime minister's residence! All the money will be mine! And the man, too! 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ①From a single royal palace to the entire continent ②The little fox spirit loves wine, money, and ink.

43. 43 九 Smoke Over the Nine Towers 九阙风烟 Zhang Zhiyan张芷言Ancient Romance791k WordsCompleted The human world has laws, and the ghost realm has its own order. The imperial court governs the laws of the mortal world, while the Phantom Dancers bring humans and spirits together. He is the exalted crown prince of the Yi Kingdom; she is the most powerful Phantom Dancer in the land. They should have had nothing to do with each other, but fate draws them into a feud between nations and families, and the conflicts of the martial world. The most dangerous thing in this world isn’t monsters, spiri 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ①The protagonist doesn't have that kind of intense love or hate feeling. ②I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will retaliate tenfold. ③ When it's sweet, I smile like a fool.

44. 44 邪 The Evil Emperor's Alluring Mad Consort 邪帝的倾城狂妃 Yun Qingcheng云倾城Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The Emperor said, “My Holy Empress is passably beautiful. You peerless beauties must not compare yourselves to her!” ...The women were so dazzled by the Holy Empress’s grace that they felt as insignificant as dust! The Emperor said again, “My Holy Empress has only ordinary talent. You geniuses must not show off in front of her!” ...The women wept themselves unconscious. She casually crafts divine artifacts, and divine beasts line up to become her familiars. How is anyone supposed to live with th 24Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 仙 The Immortal Venerable Is Flirting with Me Again 仙尊又在撩我 Folded-Ear Listener折耳听音Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted She is both a stone and a seed... He is the reincarnation of an immortal lord, and also a remnant soul left behind by the Demon Realm's monster king... She is sent to the mortal world to help him endure the Seven Trials of Suffering. In life after life, he lives for her, dies for her, loves her, and hates her... Yet after seven lifetimes, there is no way to discover where she came from or where she has gone. Seven lifetimes of entanglement, love and hate, partings and farewells; a promise to mee 244Reads9.1Score—Shelves
46. 46 一 One Dance Captivates the City: The Peerless Enchantress 一舞倾城：绝世妖妃 1 Kind of Irreverence1种玩世不恭Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted She channels mysterious energy into dazzling colors and dances with effortless grace. She's the best. Her dance stuns the world, and she risks her life at the strings. She's the best. Divine beasts flock to her, and cute pets gather around. She's the best. She can activate any cheat she likes, choose whichever handsome man she wants, and pick any sacred beast she fancies. Evil is her soul; shrewdness is her nature. Unwilling to settle for an ordinary life, she advances step by step, determined t 265Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] Little Fox Lady loves wine, money, and ink. [2] I like this kind of underdog's rise to success and the space.

47. 47 凤 The Phoenix Rules the Ninefold Heavens 凤倾九重 Crayon Immortal蜡笔仙人Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chi Jingshu was dutiful and kept to herself, yet still suffered endless torment and ultimately earned the title of “the disastrous seductress who brought down a kingdom.” When her country fell and she was strangled to death against the towering red-lacquered walls of the imperial city, she thought, If I get another life, I'll live up to the name “calamity who ruins kingdoms and brings disaster to the people”! Reborn one day at the age when girls wear their first hairpin, Ch 3.1kReads8.8Score621Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ① Mu Xiaofeng, the big boss, got off too easily. ②The description of the clothes made by the Empress Dowager is quite amusing. ③The love in this makes my heart race.

48. 48 倾 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 Song of June's Parting六月离歌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 91Reads8.8Score—Shelves
49. 49 祸 The Calamity Consort 祸妃天下 Jiang Youyou姜右右Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She was a scheming, calculating spirit. He was a ruthless, sinister prince lying low in a corner of the empire. Born for revenge, she laid a vast web of traps and plotted to overthrow the dynasty. He was the most obedient piece on the board, yet he bound her heart with love, advancing step by step until she could never leave his side. Xuan Yuan Mo wrapped his arms around the woman from behind. “I know you’ve always been using me, but I like being useful to you…” Ye Qingwan’s lashes fluttered, bu 502Reads8.6Score101Shelves
50. 50 凤 Phoenix Defies the Heavens: The Supreme Mad Empress 凤逆九天：至尊狂妃 Momo Cloud Rabbit陌陌云兔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Good-for-nothing underdog rises + beast companions + satisfying power-ups + two strong leads] The modern world’s greatest assassin unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a bullied young lady dismissed as a good-for-nothing. Luo Zixi swears she will make everyone who harmed her pay in blood! They call her a good-for-nothing? Just watch her cultivate both spirit and martial arts, wield a golden finger, and have all kinds of divine beasts scrambling to become her familiars! They call her ugly 2.8kReads9.0Score331Shelves

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    It's really a great deal!

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