Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance: Pure Historical Fiction, No Rebirth, No Transmigration 古言，古言，古言，纯古言，没有重生，没有穿越。

1. 551 白 After My White Moonlight Married, I Married My Archenemy 白月光成亲后，我嫁了我的死对头 A Spoonful of Cherry Blossoms一勺樱花Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [The Ex-Wife’s Revenge] Yun Xingran, the daughter of Prince Li’s household, spent ten years humbly chasing after Jiang Xun. At last, an imperial edict arranged their marriage, but even the best-laid plans could not account for fate. A month before the wedding, Jiang Xun made a grand spectacle of bringing Qiao Qingqian, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, into his home along the city’s ten-mile main street. He gave Yun Xingran a resounding slap in the face. With the wedding date approaching 318Reads8.7Score102Shelves
2. 552 将 General's Wife, Did You Ever Have Feelings for Me? 将军夫人，可曾对我有过心动？ I Absolutely Adore Fan Wenzheng超爱范文正公Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage before love + a general’s secret crush comes true + a daily iconic question + misunderstandings and romantic tension + parallel household and court intrigue + exposing rumors with face-slapping + mutual healing Male lead: Xiao Jinyan The Great General Who Guards the Nation, twenty-three years old. He went to war as a boy and is a ruthless, cold-blooded fighter on the battlefield, feared by the court. He fell secretly in love with the heroine when they first met as teenagers and buried 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely historical romance, the female lead and the general support each other, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, no angst.

3. 553 怪 Strange, Why Does This Prince Have So Many Rivals in Love? 怪了，孤的情敌为何这么多 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted A forthright, flirtatious woman assassin vs. a scheming yet gentle Crown Prince [Devoted affection + possessive + two powerful leads + contrasting personalities + lighthearted everyday comedy + slight ensemble cast] [Most of the low rating is due to the small number of ratings. Give it a try!] Tang Jiu’er transmigrates to the Great Yu Dynasty, where she is adopted by an old sect master. As he nears death, he tells her to find her senior brother. An orphan abandoned as a baby, she suffered brain 339Reads7.6Score101Shelves
4. 554 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 49Reads8.2Score—Shelves
5. 555 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, Five Little Villains Doted on Me 穿书后，我被五个小反派娇宠了 Awakening in Another Dimension异次元觉醒Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this book, The Princess Is Born Stubborn, Raising Children and Wielding Imperial Power, Is No Problem, is now streaming <(*￣▽￣*)/ [Everyday life raising children in ancient times + a wealthy, powerful princess who can do as she pleases + a wickedly handsome male lead with overwhelming martial prowess + devoted 1v1 romance] Qin Yaoguang transmigrates into a book as the wicked stepmother of five little villains. Ten years later, they will carve her into a human swine 4.3kReads9.2Score701Shelves
6. 556 和 After a Political Marriage, I Became the Desert King's Most Treasured Love 和亲后，我成了漠王的心尖宠 Modern-Day Know-Nothing当代九漏鱼Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + sweet romance + lighthearted + exotic setting + both leads are virgins + happy ending] [Mischievous little princess × scheming, devoted king] Once the beloved daughter of a general’s household and the “Little General” who ruled the capital, she had been considered the crown prince’s future wife. But after her father and brother died on the battlefield, she was granted the title of Princess Jiahe. She thought it was a mark of the imperial famil 1.5kReads8.8Score137Shelves

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   "Thoughts of Bygone Years" is a captivating ancient romance novel. The fourth young lady of the Su family and the virtuous Prince Chu Jingyun, from their grand wedding with its magnificent procession to their everyday interactions, their love deepens amidst trials and tribulations. Each chapter is filled with delicate and profound emotions, allowing readers to feel the power of love. If you yearn for a love that transcends time and space, this book will take you into a world full of love and being loved.

7. 557 夜 The Tyrant Uncle Who Visits My Dreams Every Night 夜夜梦见未婚夫的暴君叔叔 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted (Both leads are chaste + she’s his one and only) Yun Si is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, raised in seclusion. She is gentle, refined, reserved, and proper. After coming of age, she gets engaged. Her fiancé is her cousin, a gentle and refined gentleman, and the current emperor’s nephew. They are a perfect match in status, talent, and beauty. On the night of their engagement, Yun Si dreams of a man pinning her down on a mandarin-duck quilt. His gaze is burning and brazen, as thoug 9.4kReads9.0Score909Shelves
8. 558 蓦 When I Turned Around, That Person Was Still There 蓦然回首，那人依旧 Yue Lingyin悦凌茵Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted After leaving her child behind and being forced out, she has returned to settle the score... "From beginning to end, all I wanted was to hold on to his sleeve and follow him to become immortals... But... I can never hold on to that sleeve... I thought fate had finally smiled upon me, but what awaited me was an imperial decree ordering that I be killed after giving birth, while my child was kept... A person whose life is as worthless as grass has only one way to stand tall before others..." 38.9kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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   This is a truly wonderful book, humorous, fast-paced, and full of exciting content.

9. 559 青 The Childhood Sweetheart Consort Rises to Power, Her Goal Is to Become Empress Dowager! 青梅侧妃上位，目标是太后位！ Xiao Yan Wants to Get Rich小闫要暴富Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted [Domestic scheming in the early stages, palace intrigue later; the leads are not both faithful~] [The heroine loves the hero but keeps her feelings in check, staying clear-headed and never obsessed. The hero cares for her, but as emperor he has to balance the court, and there will be no shortage of women around him. The heroine is special to him!] An unexpected imperial decree changed Jiang Qingyue from the Princess Consort of Prince Qing to his secondary consort overnight. The emperor’s favor a 4.6kReads8.3Score385Shelves
10. 560 藏 Hiding a Beauty in My Arms 藏娇入怀 Continuing a Faint Dream with My Pen笔续微梦Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Unhinged obsessive male lead VS enchanting beauty with a slender waist + coercive pursuit + one-on-one, both untouched + happy ending] The male lead is ruthless and cunning, but treats only the heroine well and keeps himself chaste. Later, he leads a rebellion and becomes emperor for her. The heroine is a stunning beauty with a scheming mind, focused entirely on revenge and willing to use men for her own ends. Ruan Hanjiao was born with blood that carried a rich, intoxicating fragrance, one tha 870Reads9.0Score100Shelves
11. 561 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The two books I'm currently reading are both pure historical romance novels. There's no time travel or reincarnation, no cheat codes, no second female lead interfering, and no face-slapping. They only focus on family, country, power struggles, and delicate emotions. The male and female leads are both intelligent, and the supporting characters are also loyal and righteous.

12. 562 庶 The Concubine’s Daughter Takes Her Place: The Regent’s Beloved Princess Consort 庶女替嫁，摄政王的娇宠王妃 Ying Huan楹欢Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [The Regent Prince Dotes on His Wife] Rumor has it that Regent Prince Qin Jingxiao brings death to his wives. Three princess consorts have already died in succession. Now he is to marry again, and an imperial decree arrives at the home of a low-ranking official of the fifth rank. The legitimate daughter refuses to marry at any cost, so the official’s family dares to pass off a concubine-born daughter as legitimate. To save her mother, who is a servan 1.5kReads—Score166Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel with a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is disliked in her family of origin, but after marrying the regent, she is pampered and gradually matures.

13. 563 高 The Book of Gao Cheng 高澄书 MangoEVEHistorical1.2M WordsCompleted Those who mind transmigration or changes to the historical timeline should proceed with caution. The path of a brilliant young prodigy to becoming a powerful minister, and the king of memes at the end of Eastern Wei. He was said to be brilliant, yet also lecherous by nature. He was said to be resourceful, yet far too arrogant and domineering. He lived recklessly, but was too careless, and died at the hands of his own kitchen servant! After “I, I, the emperor, am a dog’s foot!” all that remained 232Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here we go again! Gao Cheng is so interesting, don't miss out, come and get to know our little Chengcheng! A real historical figure, a powerful minister of the Eastern Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, he achieved great success at a young age, had outstanding achievements, was good at wooing women, and had excellent sons (the most famous being Lanling Wang).

14. 564 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，偏执太子夺我入东宫 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 35.3kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
15. 565 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    I've read the first book countless times and still love it; I've read half of the second and third.

16. 566 媚 The Allure of Her Grace 媚君姿 Win the Lottery天中大奖Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted Cautious, unassuming concubine-born daughter vs. clever, scheming concubine-born son (one-on-one, both each other's first, sweet and doting, a match made in heaven) [No rebirth, no transmigration; a local girl makes her own way] This story takes place in a fictional dynasty. Anything unrealistic is just the author's invention. (The author's best grade in school was in the bottom fifteen in class, and she usually hovered in the bottom ten.) To avoid being married off by her legal mother to an o 1.5kReads8.8Score163Shelves

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    The male protagonist was stopped outside a latrine by an incredibly beautiful woman. He was momentarily captivated by her beauty, and that moment became a lifelong obsession.

17. 567 太 The Crown Prince Steals His Friend's Wife! The Sweetheart Is Trapped in a Jealousy Showdown 太子夺友妻！娇娇深陷争宠修罗场 I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Rivals Fighting for Her + Sweet-Talk Face-Slapping + Forced Marriage and Possession + Faking Her Death + Devoted to Each Other + Female Lead in Control] After a tragic death, Meng Jinyue is given a chance and sent back three years. If she successfully wins over the Crown Prince within those three years, she will be allowed to keep living afterward. Meng Jinyue accepts without hesitation. After all, a man's no substitute for her life. But her status is too low, and she can barely get a 10.2kReads8.9Score956Shelves
18. 568 寡 The Widow’s Brother-in-Law Lives Next Door 寡妇隔壁住着她大伯哥 Little Potato in the Corner墙角小土豆Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted The frost came early, and she hastily married; when the heavy snow fell, she was a young widow. Li Changfeng pinned her beneath a dead tree, his breath burning hot. “You can smile at him, so why can’t you smile at me? He can, so why can’t I?” Gu Yu pressed against his chest, every word sharp as a thorn. “Anyone but you. I can marry anyone else, but I can’t marry my former brother-in-law!” From Li Changfeng’s perspective: The day he stood in for his younger brother at the wedding, he fell in lo 1.2kReads7.1Score101Shelves

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    This one has no rebirth, no time travel, no emperor, and no general.

19. 569 首 The Chief Minister's Beloved Concubine 首辅大人的宠妾 August Snow八月雪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Siyue, a servant in the Gu household, has raven-black hair and snow-white skin. She is as enchanting as a lotus fairy, and her only wish is to save enough money to leave the estate. What she doesn’t know is that Gu Rongheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, has long had his eye on her and already considers her his own. Gu Rongheng, the Grand Secretary, lays trap after trap, leaving her no chance to escape. A lowly maid can never escape a nobleman’s grasp. When Gu Heng becomes engaged, she is for 7.1kReads8.3Score506Shelves
20. 570 寨 Chief! The Scholar You Took as a Husband Is Sweet on the Outside and Ruthless Within Again! 寨主！压寨状元他又白切黑了！ The Real Flying Fish飞鱼本鱼Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + equally matched leads + martial-world power struggles + everyone protects their leader + empress] Sha Yu, the ruthless bandit chief of Wusha Stronghold, kills anyone who crosses her. Everyone avoids her like she’s a monster. But no one knows that the source of her misfortune was a royal conspiracy all along. Until one day, Sha Yu took a handsome man on a whim and seized him as her husband. That man was none other than Lu Xizhou, the top scholar blessed with uncanny luck. Sh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No time travel, no rebirth, no system. The female lead is a notoriously unlucky female bandit leader, and the male lead appears to be a refined and cultured scholar who becomes her bandit husband, but in reality, he is a cunning and scheming individual who hides his strength.

21. 571 予 Waiting for You to Return 予卿归 Flying a Plane on a One-Plank Bridge独木桥上开飞机Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted The Prince of the Manor x The Minister's Legitimate Daughter The two meet for the first time and get into a fierce fight over a misunderstanding. By chance, they meet again, and the young lord Shen is determined to win Miss Lu's heart. When Miss Lu encounters bandits while out, young lord Shen risks his life to save her, and the two fall for each other. But when sudden upheaval strikes the capital, young lord Shen must take up arms for his country and family. After the rebels are defeated, the t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is the emperor's nephew, and the female lead's father is the emperor's most trusted minister! A story of a prince's son and the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official, a mutually devoted relationship with no third parties, high-energy throughout, both leads are intelligent and witty, no angst, just pure sweetness. During a time of turmoil in the capital, they join forces to catch the culprit. A must-read for pure love lovers!

22. 572 东 Record of the Waning Moon in the Eastern Palace 东宫折月录 ZQLH12k WordsCompleted Record of the Eastern Palace's Waning Moon 1.9kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure Ancient Romance with a Bad Ending

23. 573 我 I'm a Murderer, So How Dare the Dali Temple Chief Trick Me into Marriage? 我杀人魔，大理寺卿居然敢骗婚？ Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted Amnesiac, unhinged female assassin × gentle yet cunning minister of the Court of Judicial Review A carefully planned assassination sends the cold-blooded assassin Ling Wuxin and Lu Zhan, a minister of the Court of Judicial Review, plunging off a cliff together. She loses all her memories. Weighing his options, he decides to play along: “Your name is Si Yan. We’re married.” In the name of love, he weaves a tender deception. She believes every word, losing herself in their loving days and nights. 739Reads6.8Score100Shelves

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    At the wrong time and in the wrong way, Lu Zhan (Zhan) encountered Si Yan (Yan Zhao), whom he had once longed for. The initial deception would later come back to haunt Lu Zhan.

24. 574 被 Tricked Into Becoming a Concubine: This Mistress Won’t Join the Household Schemes 被骗做妾：姨娘不宅斗 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + the heroine has a past, the hero doesn't + fighting back against manipulation + household intrigue + palace intrigue + coercive possession + angst before a satisfying payoff + substitute for his unattainable first love + punishing scoundrels + fictional setting] For an ordinary girl, is beauty a blessing or a curse? Liu Chunjun was so beautiful that County Magistrate Chen Chaoan seized her by force and made her his concubin 1.8kReads8.9Score228Shelves

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    All are pure ancient Chinese romance novels, well-written and enjoyable; recommended by veteran readers.

25. 575 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

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    This ancient romance novel is absolutely stunning! The plot is fresh, the characters are well-developed, the storyline is rich, and it's not mindless.

26. 576 妾 I Never Meant to Marry the East Wind 妾本无心嫁东风 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; puppy-like sweetheart turns into an ice mountain, then the ice mountain turns into a lovesick puppy; win her back after losing her; male lead gets put through the wringer; male lead is a virgin; fictional setting; pure historical romance] In the second year after Fang Qingyi married into the marquis’s household, the amnesiac heir suddenly regained his old memories. He looked coldly at the unfamiliar woman beside him and asked who she was. The sincere, puppy-like s 3.1kReads8.9Score308Shelves
27. 577 锁 The Phoenix-Phoenix Lock 锁凤鸾 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance807k WordsCompleted What would life be like if you could turn back time? As for the person who betrayed you, reverse time, tear off his disguise, crush his affected airs, make him fall in love with you, then dump him and send him straight to the eighteenth level of hell. What should you do about someone who has a secret crush on you and would gladly sacrifice himself for your sake? Turn back, cherish him, keep him close to your heart, teach him well, and raise him into a husband who dotes on you in every way. “If I 314Reads8.9Score—Shelves
28. 578 嫡 After the Legitimate Daughter Came Down from the Mountain, the Crown Prince Doted on Her 嫡女下山后被太子殿下宠上天 Soft Moonlight溶溶月Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Shen Qingyin, the only legitimate daughter of Chancellor Shen, whose power held sway over the imperial court, was the apple of his eye. Her status was second only to that of the princesses of the imperial family. She should have been raised in luxury in a palace of jade and fragrant orchids. But when she was little, a fortune-teller declared that her destiny was unusual and that she must stay away from her parents and family until she turned sixteen if she was to grow up safely. She learned peer 5kReads9.0Score489Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth, no time travel.

29. 579 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score517Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, every single one is absolutely amazing! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

30. 580 团 The Beloved Darling: All the Capital’s Powerful Figures Spoil Her 团宠娇娇女：被全京城的大佬宠翻了 Nanbei Yuan南北圆Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted The Lin family are members of the imperial clan, and with so many men and so few women, they waited years for a darling girl to finally arrive. Naturally, they spoiled her every chance they got. Lin Qingyin was born into a powerful family: the emperor was her uncle by marriage, the empress was her aunt, and the crown prince was her cousin. Everyone thought she would become the crown princess, but instead, she became the carefree Prince’s Consort! 588Reads8.6Score101Shelves
31. 581 江 Though the Realm Is Dear, I Only Wish to Give You a Lifetime of Splendor 江山虽情重，只愿许你一世倾城 Mr. Fanyang范阳先生Ancient Romance576k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Emperor and empress couple + devoted one-and-only love + childhood friends Chu Qiyu is the crown prince of Great Chu and its future emperor. Luo Qingyan is a princess of Beiyuan, whose father is the powerful King of Beiyuan. They met for the first time that year and were betrothed by imperial decree. From then on, their fates were intertwined. As an emperor, he always had to put the realm first. Chu Qiyu had never imagined falling in love with her. He knew what she wanted, yet in the e 406Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    The male lead is the crown prince, the female lead is the princess of Beiyuan, and her father is the powerful King of Beiyuan.

32. 582 满 A World of Splendor 满目繁华 Hua Yazhi花亚子Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted An amnesiac woman who transmigrates + an unreliable System + hellish “instances” + everyone’s favorite + side characters with brains = a new protagonist rises to the top in style Beneath the splendor of the capital lies a set of fangs eager to devour. You Rui’s lifelong dream: live off her parents, lie flat, and enjoy the city’s splendor. But fate insists on handing her a hellish script: Her father is accused of treason, the emperor strikes from the shadows, the imperial consort is poisoned, 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this excellent historical romance novel!! Originally, I just wanted to be a carefree couch potato, living a happy life, but the world won't allow it. Things are getting increasingly wrong. I only wanted to help my family a little, but how did I end up doing so much more? 🤗🎉🥳😋

33. 583 华 Huaqing, Clear as Water, Flowers Bloom and Fade 华清若水，花开尽 Ru Ruo茹若Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted I know it was the Lian family who killed my beloved father and seized the empire of Great Zhao. It was you, Lian Jinnian, my former husband, who took my father's place on the throne. I thought that with time, everything would gradually fade from my memory. But fate never lets the dust settle so easily. I understand that if I keep running away, I will only suffer more persecution. I have no choice but to shoulder the burden of national and family vengeance, using your guilt toward me and your hel 32Reads7.3Score—Shelves
34. 584 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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    [Court politics + two strong protagonists + high intelligence + humor] This novel is unparalleled in the world of romance novels! Top-notch writing, tight plot, no fluff, just pure enjoyment. The only word to describe my impression after reading it is "stunning". The intelligent protagonist and the amazing plot twists are amazing and leave you speechless. It's a bit like watching A Chinese Odyssey, and it's unforgettable!

35. 585 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score353Shelves
36. 586 此 Chang'an of This World 此间长安 Gu Yanqing顾砚青Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing A lifetime in a frail body, half a life among books. After an unexpected long sleep, he wakes in the Tang dynasty, during the Zhenguan era. Young Lin Chen has nothing to his name and a life as insignificant as a blade of grass. The moment he opens his eyes, he falls into a deadly predicament. In his previous life, he was confined to a sickbed, unable to live freely. In this life, even if he must walk through the mud, he will make every step shine. He will neither curry favor with the powerful no 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Chang'an in this book is the Chang'an they lived in—a Chang'an with warmth, smell, sound, and light.

37. 587 退 After Calling Off the Engagement, I Helped the Chief Minister Topple the Court 退婚后，我帮首辅掀翻了朝堂 Every Year, Year After Year年年都有年年Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Proud, strategic general's daughter Xie Zhaoning × cool, cunning chief minister Fu Huaijin] [Historical political intrigue + mutual devotion + palace and household scheming + romantic tension + a powerful team + reunion after parting + the emperor's game of chess] On the day her engagement was broken off, the Duke of Zhenguo's household was brought down overnight. Her father was framed for embezzling military funds, and Xie Zhaoning had to uphold her family's military legacy as a woman. At her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No rebirth or time travel, pure ancient romance. Although it's a new book, the writing is quite good.

38. 588 拽 The Feisty Consort Climbs to Power Through Palace Intrigue, Everyone Else Back Off 拽妃宫斗上位，闲杂人等退退退 Pine Blossom Candy松花糖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is out now. Search for it on Fanqie to watch. [Palace Intrigue Power Fantasy + Not a Clean Romance + Being the Emperor’s Mother Is Better Than Being His Consort] Every woman in the harem hopes to win Emperor Jingrong’s favor, but Yuan Yuntang sees the emperor only as a tool for having children. Women in ancient times had to marry sooner or later anyway, so she might as well marry the most powerful man of all. After all, Emperor Jingrong has a great figure, a handsome face, and a 16.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
39. 589 新 On My Wedding Night, the Poor Little Bride Transmigrates into a Hunter’s Wife 新婚夜，小可怜穿成猎户家小媳妇 Please Have a Drink请酒一杯Ancient Romance609k WordsCompleted A broad-shouldered, long-legged, filthy-talking male lead with a strong waist x a delicate, sweet, affectionate female lead who's a lucky koi fish Su Qianqian never imagined that one slip of her foot would send her joining the transmigration crowd, back to her tragic past life, and straight into her wedding night. The candlelight was dim. The man breathed hard and moved without a trace of gentleness, leaving her too afraid to make a sound. But when she remembered that she had met a gruesome end 5.2kReads9.3Score535Shelves

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    My favorite is pure ancient Chinese romance.

40. 590 禁 Has Lord Xu Broken His Vow of Abstinence Today? 禁欲的徐大人今天破戒了吗 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A new restaurant has opened in Huayang City. Its proprietor is a pretty young widow, with a slender willow waist you could barely encircle with one hand and a gaze that seems to hook you in... People have taken to calling her the “Beguiling Blossom Proprietress.” The stern prefect, who has always kept his desires in check, darkened at the sight and scolded her coldly: “Shameless and depraved!” Later, the aloof Lord Xu, who never paid attention to women, met the beguiling and enchanting proprie 4.1kReads9.3Score572Shelves
41. 591 将 The General’s Wife Is No Damsel 将军夫人不安分 Jin Ning'er槿宁儿Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted [Devoted husband + possessive + domineering + sweet and heartbreaking + understanding confidante] [A heroine who is sometimes gentle and graceful, sometimes imperious × a domineering, devoted, and obsessive hero] The Shen family estate is ransacked by bandits, leaving the family destitute. Shen Xinyu brings her family's ancestral incense-making skills to seek refuge with her cousin Ning Zhenyuan at the Duke's estate. Everyone laughs at her, calling her a fallen merchant's daughter who clings to 117Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel without time travel, telling the story of a general falling in love with a merchant's daughter.

42. 592 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.4kReads9.0Score573Shelves

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    A pure historical romance, no reincarnation, no time travel, a sweet and virgin story. The male and female leads have very fresh character settings. A strong and intelligent female lead guides her spoiled young husband through their happy daily life. Recommended for collection.

43. 593 世 The Heir Apparent’s Consort Has the Script of His One True Love 世子妃她手拿白月光剧本 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted Zhao Rujin was born into an ancient world, so she knew from the start that this cruel dynasty would never tolerate a woman who wasn't virtuous. So she became magnanimous, virtuous, kind, lively, and gentle all at once. She could earn money, keep the household in order, and pretend to love her husband faithfully until death. What she never expected was that her husband would be a hopeless romantic. When they married, she received a gift of special significance from an admirer. Her husband said, “ 5.2kReads8.9Score439Shelves

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    Ancient romance, domestic power struggles, the female lead is strong and beautiful, highly recommended, you'll regret not reading it (ongoing).

44. 594 偏 The Obsessive Tyrant Won't Let Go, and His Sweetheart Needs No Coaxing 偏执暴君痴痴缠，娇娇宝贝不禁哄 Azure Cloud Scholar青云士Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, devoted couple, obsessive tyrant who can turn back time × soft, weepy little weakling] Psst! Su Yao has a little secret: she knows a god. Her divine older brother is not only handsome and graceful, but can also turn back time. Thanks to him, Su Yao called off her miserable arranged marriage, and her father, who had been demoted time and again, was reinstated. Life was going smoothly, so it was time to ask for a good match. But then the god suddenly stopped working! Not only was she 136Reads7.4Score—Shelves
45. 595 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 13.3kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
46. 596 春 A Lovely Spring Day 春日好时光 April Thirty-Three四月三三Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Completed, no rebirth or transmigration.][A peaceful rural life, a rugged man meets a beauty, and ordinary people make a life together.] Song Shu trembled and cried, “Please spare me, grim reaper!” But the terrifying man took off his demon mask and gently said, “Don't be afraid, miss. I'm a good person.” She just wanted to get rid of this dangerous man as soon as possible and never see him again. But he said in a gruff voice, “I can never repay you for saving my life. The only thing I can do i 9.9kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Not a reincarnation/time-travel story, but an ancient romance novel (•́⌄•́๑)૭✧. The plot flows smoothly, like a gentle stream, a very warm and natural novel. There are no melodramatic plots or misunderstandings, the writing is excellent, and everything unfolds naturally. The female protagonist, Song Shu, is a brave seventeen-year-old girl who, to resist her greedy grandfather's forced marriage to a wealthy old man and subsequent imprisonment after his sudden death, escapes with the help of her cowardly father, Song Xiucai. There, she encounters Xu Wenrui, a martial arts graduate on official business, and thus begins a series of events.

47. 597 宫 A Palace Maid’s Daily Struggles 宫女奋斗日常 Phantom Beneath the Moon月下幻影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Huan has skin as smooth as ice and looks like a goddess, yet she has no interest in power and thinks only of leaving the palace. In the end, neither she nor her child meets a good end. Given another chance, her goal is to raise her child well and become Empress Dowager herself. A palace-intrigue story with a strong female lead. The heroine is ruthless and clever. A thoroughly satisfying read. 5.9kReads9.2Score857Shelves

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    🔥Ancient Chinese Romance is Here!🔥 🌸The protagonist is stunningly beautiful, with a captivating appearance and a graceful figure. In her previous life, she was unambitious and only wanted to leave the palace and live a peaceful life, but unfortunately, she met a tragic end. 🌸Reborn, the protagonist will live for herself and for those she cares about.

48. 598 解 Sheathing the Armor 解甲 Eight Strips Watch the Snow八条看雪Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted “Legend has it that the sharpest weapon in this world is called Disarm. Born from the unwavering devotion of two people in love, it can break down anyone's defenses.” 825Reads9.2Score230Shelves

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    I recently stayed up all night reading all of these! They're just as good as Green River!!! Each one is excellent.

49. 599 珩 A Heart That Understands 珩心知兮 Mountain Forest Mist山林雾气Mystery208k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth, period charm, double-faced noblewoman vs. prince in armor] Everyone knows that Shen Zhixi, the Shen family’s legitimate daughter, is gentle and obedient. Few know she dares to face skeletons and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the dead. The Third Prince, Zhao Heng, led troops from a young age and has an open heart. In pursuit of justice, he enters a treacherous struggle for power. A baffling case involving the Green Lotus Saint Healer entwines their fates. Be 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Babies, take a look! [Please follow] 💕💕💕

50. 600 抠 The Stingy Regent's Clumsy Little Wife Has Wasted Her Fortune Again 抠门摄政王的迷糊小娇妻又败家了 Su Jian苏见Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Princess Consort] A sweet, adorable, scatterbrained little princess consort × a domineering, scheming regent Su Yueya is absentminded, eats a lot, and spends money like water. Every month, she manages to eat through every last coin of her father's salary, much to the distress of the Su family. What happens next? Su Yueya sets her sights on the all-powerful regent. Who could have guessed the regent is stingy and broke? At least he's handsome and dotes on her. Su Yueya resolves 725Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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