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. 701 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 14Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   With their superb marksmanship and perfect teamwork, Ling Yun and Li Qi defeated a large number of rebel soldiers and rescued the trapped villagers and children. After this battle, the name "Silver Spear Ling Yun" spread throughout the border region. Ling Yun, who originally only wanted to keep a low profile, could no longer remain hidden in the city.

2. 702 洞 On Our Wedding Night, the Brutal Regent Was Kicked Out of Bed 洞房新婚，暴戾摄政王被踢下床榻 Watermelon-Flavored Sparkling Water西瓜味的气泡水Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, Gu Qingcheng, was the greatest beauty in the city. What they didn’t know was that Gu Jinge was actually the prime minister’s eldest legitimate daughter. Prime Minister Gu Cheng’en came from a poor family. After placing first in the imperial examinations, he married Lu Junqing, the younger sister of a first-rank cavalry general. Everyone said they were a match made in heaven, a perfect couple. After their marriage, they h 3.5kReads9.2Score729Shelves
3. 703 撸 The Iron-Pumping Bride Feeds Her General Husband 撸铁小娘子喂饱大将军 Yaoyao Is Not Graceful妖妖不窈窈Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing An extra-sweet romance + true love and clever schemes + Sichuan cuisine + the fate of the nation~ She was a modern-day foodie who ate takeout for years and was so stressed by work that she ballooned to 180 pounds. Determined to change, she lost weight, hit the gym, and ate healthily. The very day she reached 100 pounds, she suddenly collapsed at the gym and died. She transmigrated into the body of a frail, sickly woman who had just jumped into a river to end her life... How will she turn her lif —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Come and take a look! It's really interesting!

4. 704 长 Ballad of Chang'an 长安谣 The Long Night Hides Forever长夜永隐Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted Ming Ya and Fu Wen had been sworn enemies since childhood, unable to stand the sight of each other. So, while drunk, Ming Ya stripped off his clothes... This is a story about a money-loving young lady, Ming Ya, and a sharp-tongued, jealous heir. This novel is lighthearted and focused on everyday life. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it. 40Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   All are ancient Chinese romance novels, no reincarnation or time travel.

5. 705 娇 His Beloved Concubine Leapt into the Flames, and the Brutal Prince Wept Himself Mad 娇妾跳入火海，暴虐凉王哭疯了 Singularity Three Six Nine奇点叁陆玖Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other + inner-court intrigue + feel-good story + adorable kids + a husband’s redemption arc. The heroine stays true to herself and sees things clearly. The hero has no first love; it’s all a misunderstanding.) Prince Liang was very pleased with his concubine Yunu, who had been brought in to bring him good fortune: she had skin like ice and bones like jade, a beauty beyond compare. Little Yunu loved him dearly, unable to contain her deep feeling 12.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
6. 706 朝 Together Through Dawn and Dusk, Our Hearts Never in Doubt 朝云暮月长相守，君悦卿心两不疑 Yunmeng雲夢Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted Original title: Winning Her Favor [Political intrigue + jianghu + historical setting + devoted couple, one-on-one + sweet romance + groveling pursuit] Reader’s guide: 1. Set in an imaginary dynasty with no historical basis, so there’s no need to scrutinize the background. 2. This is not a story about a powerful heroine, not fast-paced, and not a wish-fulfillment novel. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing! 3. The story uses a lot of deliberate omissions. Please don’t read if that’s not you 201Reads7.3Score—Shelves
7. 707 青 The Green Satchel Returns 青囊归 The Absurd Zhang Somebody荒诞的张某某Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Wenren Nuan had died once. She died in the inferno at Tinglan Court, after her betrothed's letter breaking off their engagement, and through all the years when everyone thought she had “gone mad.” The one who shielded her from the flames in the end was a servant she had never once spared a proper glance. When she woke again, she was fifteen. The reeds by the cold pond were still white, the wind was still bitter, and the boy was still so thin that his spine showed through. This time, she was n 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's beautiful, absolutely gorgeous.

8. 708 瞎 My Blind Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic. I Can Lie to Him and Deceive Him, but He Won’t Leave 瞎子夫君恋爱脑，欺他骗他都不跑 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixi only wanted to have a child with Song Lianzhou, not take responsibility for him. Men were all worthless and could never be relied on. Their only use was helping women get pregnant. Her own father taught her the first lesson in hating men. She had never met her biological father. He got her mother pregnant out of wedlock, then abandoned them, leaving mother and daughter to endure everyone’s scorn. Later, her childhood sweetheart betrayed and set her up, making her give up on men for g 7.4kReads9.1Score882Shelves
9. 709 执 Take My Hand, Then Drag Me Along 执子之手，将子拖走 The World Is Free Of Illness天下无病Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted I'm a princess, and a rather dim-witted one at that. Born in the imperial palace, I look as ordinary as a turnip or cabbage in a field. All year round, I wear a blank expression, my eyes always full of confusion. But the truth is, I know the secrets of this palace, including hers, his, and theirs. I live an easy, carefree life in the palace, convinced I'll stay this silly forever. Take my hand and I'll drag you away. If you say you won't go, fine, I'll shut the door and let the dogs loose. 455Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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   I highly recommend the second book, which contains short stories.

10. 710 待 When I Claim These Lands, I'll Win Your Heart 待我拱手河山讨你欢 Whispering Words Around Your Heart乱语绕君心Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted At the age when he should be carefree, bold, and living for the moment, Chu Longfei has no choice but to follow in his father’s footsteps and shoulder the burden of leading the martial world. He devotes himself wholeheartedly to the welfare of the martial world, only to be persecuted, with even his closest and dearest family members caught in the crossfire. Luckily, his 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed! No need to wait for the book to finish, and it won't make you lose your mind!! I literally stayed up all night to read it, and it gets even better towards the end, with a strong sense of immersion! It's not a typical story, and there's no rushed ending; the final chapters are full of twists and turns. It gets better and better as you go on, and most importantly, there are no clichéd plot devices like a villainous female supporting character or someone taking the fall for you. The author's notes include illustrations.

11. 711 与 Together with You, I Remember Our Meeting 与君同，忆相逢 Jun Ruchuanze君如川泽Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Historical romance + both leads inexperienced in love + mistaken bride + marriage before love + devoted favoritism + sweet and angsty + mutual devotion + slow burn + HE] [The straightforward prince who owns up to his mistakes × the lively, proud young princess consort] Cen Jingchen thought his princess consort was cold to the extreme, but he never expected her to slap him the very first time they met. He may be angry, but he still wants to keep her by his side. “You can touch me, 47Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Both are pure historical romance novels, and both are completed. The first one: "Prince and Princess," an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, not a wish-fulfillment story, no cheat codes. The male lead is arrogant in the beginning, but he changes. His relationship with the female lead is very sweet, getting sweeter as the story progresses. The plot is fast-paced and there are no cliffhangers, so feel free to read it. The second one: "Qin's Moon" fanfiction, original female lead, leaning towards fantasy and martial arts.

12. 712 勾 The Courtesan Consort: The Prince's Precious Snow 勾栏罪妃，她是王爷掌中雪 Xue LiL雪里LAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted ❗️❗️ [The Long Road to Winning Her Back] In this life, the one thing he never did was tell her, “I love you.” She was snow in the palm of his hand: the moment he had her, he lost her. 🔥 [The Memory-Devouring Twin Gu: One Swallows the Past, the Other Buries the Rest of Your Life] It all began with a conspiracy! He was the emperor’s younger brother, the only prince of the direct imperial line. He was deeply in love with the current empress, his sister-in-law. Overnight, she became the daughter of 244Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super pure❗️❗️❗️❗️

13. 713 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 833Reads8.9Score160Shelves
14. 714 大 Yi Shuo, the Han Dynasty’s Female Physician, and Huo Qubing, the Champion Marquis 大汉女国医义妁与冠军侯霍去病 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted A story of mutual devotion, the Han Dynasty, Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, historical research, imagination, political intrigue, period drama, 1v1 romance, Huo Qubing, Emperor Wu of Han, the Xiongnu, medicine, childhood friends, and a female physician. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. Yi Shuo was the first female imperial physician in Chinese history to be recorded in the annals. There is no record of Huo Qubing having a wife, but records do mention that he had a son. The Han 145Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed historical romance novels

15. 715 凤 Song of the Phoenix: A The Legend of Qin Fanfic About Bai Feng 凤歌行：秦时明月白凤同人文 Jun Ruchuanze君如川泽Anime Fanfiction240k WordsCompleted A Bai Feng fanfic set in The Legend of Qin, with an original female lead. (If this isn't your thing, proceed with caution!) [Sweet romance with a little angst, happy ending, a slow-burn love story] This is my first time writing! I hope you enjoy reading it! In this story, Bai Feng is 20, and the heroine is 17. Speed is everything. Only by becoming strong enough can you take your fate into your own hands. He thought he had already come to terms with life and death, and could stay detached from 98Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 716 风 Love and Romance Have Nothing to Do with Me 风月不相关 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted What kind of people can you find at Dream Return House? Yin Gezhi wore a gloomy expression. “I hate spineless people more than anything!” But fate had other plans. Guan Fengyue was exactly the sort of spineless person he despised. She had meant to drape a length of red silk around the Crown Prince of Wu, but after eating too much and gaining a couple of pounds, the silk couldn’t hold her. With a loud thump, she fell right into Yin Gezhi’s arms. Many years ago, someone had ridden into battle with 1.7kReads9.1Score257Shelves
17. 717 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, no rebirth

18. 718 帝 The Emperor Awaits the Phoenix's Return 帝盼鸾归 Eastern Hedge东篱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mingluan commands an army of 300,000 and is the Northern Pacification General, a figure whose very name strikes terror into enemy forces. Handsome and elegant, he has the young noblewomen of the capital swooning over him. They fought tooth and nail for the chance to marry into the General's household, but none of them could compete with the aloof, powerful emperor! “Reporting to the general: His Majesty wishes to marry you. Will you accept?” 782Reads7.7Score109Shelves

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    These are probably the only two purely historical romance novels on my bookshelf, without time travel, rebirth, or quick transmigration.

19. 719 这 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Little Forest Whale森森小鲸鱼Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    🔥Ancient Chinese setting, both protagonists are virgins, arranged marriage leads to love, a red-clad female assassin versus a cunning and manipulative prince, various identities are used to pull and test each other, the main and supporting characters are all intelligent, highly recommended, (the title is really useless)

20. 720 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 8kReads9.2Score736Shelves

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    Yan Xuan, a young lady raised in the Song State Duke's household since childhood, is a sickly woman with a short lifespan, plagued by evil spirits. Her cousin, Song Qingyang, whom she hadn't seen for many years, returns from the battlefield with glorious achievements, bringing honor to the family. His masculine aura is so powerful that evil spirits flee in terror. To survive, Yan Xuan has no choice but to cling to her cousin, Song Qingyang. She goes to great lengths to get close to him, but on the day she succeeds, Song Qingyang whispers in her ear, "Do you know how long I've wanted this day?"

21. 721 良 Who Will Share This Lovely Night? 良宵谁与共 Su Jingchu苏静初Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Her widowed mother remarries into the Xiao family. After enduring all kinds of ups and downs, she finally raises Xu Lingyun to adulthood. When Xu Lingyun reaches the age to choose a husband, she discovers that the eldest son of the Xiao family has had his eye on her for a long time... They fall in love and live happily ever after. 2.9kReads9.0Score279Shelves

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    A refreshing and elegant ancient romance novel, free of melodramatic tropes and clichés, with clear logic—truly a wonderful read! A very heartwarming story! [Admiration][Admiration]

22. 722 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 780Reads8.5Score100Shelves
23. 723 岁 Sui Sui’s Marriage Alliance 岁岁和亲 Zhao Lin召临Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + size difference + both leads are chaste + sweet romance + plenty of sickly scenes] A stunning, delicate princess who knows a little medicine, paired with the grasslands' greatest warrior, who disdains her at first but falls hard later Lin Jiayan has just graduated from medical school when she loses consciousness in a skiing accident. When she wakes, she finds that she has transmigrated to a completely unfamiliar dynasty and become a princess sent to a barbarian land for a polit 44kReads8.9Score3kShelves
24. 724 布 A Commoner's Warmth Beneath the Heavens 布衣暖天下 Half a Scroll of Song Dynasty Paper半卷宋笺Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted [In the war-torn years at the end of the Song and the beginning of the Yuan, discover how a former child bride used nimble hands as blades and cotton as her cutting edge to weave an immortal legend as the “Cotton Goddess,” who “clothed the world”!] At twelve, her family sold her for half a sack of millet. Her husband's family treated her like livestock, and when they tried to sell her again, she escaped. She hid in a Taoist temple and nearly got caught, then drifted to Yazhou, where she narrowly 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this epic novel with no cheat codes or time travel elements! Set in the chaotic late Song and early Yuan dynasties, the story includes the capture of Wen Tianxiang, the surrender of a city by Pu Shougeng, and the martyrdom of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians at the Battle of Yamen! The female protagonist, sold as a child bride, rises to the pinnacle of power, becoming the revered "Goddess of Cotton," worshipped in temples throughout history! The male lead is a prefect who silently protects her hometown during their separation; they can only gaze at each other from afar, their love a tragic tale of blood and fire. The female protagonist is Huang Daopo, a great cotton textile innovator of late Song and early Yuan China, a UNESCO-recognized world-class scientist. She is the only woman among the four scientists featured on the 1980 commemorative stamps issued by the state for ancient Chinese scientists! She selflessly taught her fellow villagers how to grow cotton and weave cloth, making pure white cotton the mainstream material, warming the hearts of the poor! She helped women from the lower classes break free from the shackles of fate, sparking a new wave of "women's economic independence"! She helped countless weavers create a beautiful life! Some of the cotton spinning tools she invented were nearly 500 years ahead of the West, and people are still using them today!

25. 725 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 26kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
26. 726 云 Road to the Clouds 云霄路 Sunbathing Little Kui 369晒太阳的小葵369Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This isn't a feel-good power fantasy, and there's no golden finger. It's simply the story of an ordinary girl swept along by the tide of fate. They say a woman's life is as insignificant as a blade of grass, blown by the wind and settling wherever it may, living wherever it lands. My mother-in-law said, “As long as you're alive, there's hope. Wherever you end up, whether in a muddy bog, a puddle, or even the desert, you have to struggle to survive. Maybe everything is arranged by fate, but only 3kReads8.7Score366Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance! Pure ancient Chinese romance! The daily life of the female protagonist, who grows from an ordinary farm girl into the mistress of a marquis's mansion, is filled with monster-slaying and leveling up.

27. 727 难 Hard, So Hard: A Maid’s Path to Survival Through Layered Defenses 难，难，难，婢女的叠甲求生之路 Who Doesn't Like Gold何人不喜金Ancient Romance410k WordsOngoing [Survive a Deadly Trap + Nobody Is Normal + Saying One Thing and Meaning Another + Alternate Setting + No Golden Finger + Not Reborn] A disastrous start: my family was wiped out, and I, a lowly maid, had nowhere left to go! No matter. The butler, my father, escaped with me and the young lady. We were still alive, and we could seek refuge with the family’s main branch. Father died. What now? Protect the young lady. We have to survive, so we endure! Then the young lady died too... Fine. It’s bette 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no rebirth, no system, no time travel.

28. 728 权 Power Plays in the Eastern Palace 权谋东宫 Qi Ailing戚爱凌Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted She is Qu Nanfeng, the fifth princess of Xirong, cherished by all. He is Fu Xizhou, the least favored third prince of Nanyin, unloved by his father, mother, and consort… This broken young man meets her, a bright and sunny girl with a carefree heart… She is his salvation in this life. To him, her arrival is like a dream… The struggle for power in the Eastern Palace, the struggle for the throne… The south wind knows my heart and carries my dreams westward. “I am Qu Nanfeng, the fifth princess of X 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth, no time travel, with a touch of suspense.

29. 729 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin Lady × Possessive, Yandere Heir] Intense possessiveness, drawn-out push and pull, both leads' first love, sweet romance, happy ending. She entered the Duke's mansion at the age of five. Patient and discreet, she was always cautious in everything she did. Yet her striking beauty and refined, otherworldly scholarly bearing made others jealous and resentful. The Duchess feared she would attract her precious son's attention. She secretly set a trap at the girl's coming- 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very emotionally stable, intelligent, and has a powerful background; the male lead dotes on her.

30. 730 叶 General Ye, Please Stop Climbing the Wall! 叶将军，请不要翻墙啦！ October Sunflower Oct十月葵OctAncient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Gentle, kind beauty of a wealthy family × starved-for-love God of War general] [Historical romance | Sweet romance | Healing | Secret crush | Devoted dog | Happy ending] A general, the only son of a military family, falls for the gentle and charming daughter of a Grand Tutor. He is a descendant of a military family, cold on the outside but desperately starved for love within. She is a frail, ailing young woman from a distinguished family, yet steadfast in character and upright in nature. On the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A romance between a man 6 years older than his wife, incredibly sweet! A war god general falls in love at first sight with the daughter of a high-ranking official. ❤️

31. 731 那 Rain at Yuning Pavilion Beneath That Year's Setting Sun 那年夕阳下的雨宁亭 Dreamlike Joy如梦欣起Ancient Romance88k WordsCompleted The Invincible Great General and the Cold, Unfavored Little Princess A chance encounter at Yuning Pavilion brought them together. Beneath the sunset, a boy practicing his sword and a curious girl met. Perhaps it was destiny, or perhaps their story had long been set in motion. The promise the boy made beneath that sunset all those years ago still stands. Spring has come again, and she wonders if the one she has longed for has returned, and whether she will hear him say with her own ears, “I'm bac —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending one of my own short stories/novice pieces. [Sending hearts]

32. 732 太 The Crown Prince Raised a Dragon 太子他养了条龙 Songyu Fish淞雨鱼Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing The Crown Prince woke up one morning to find an egg beside him. In the blink of an eye, it hatched into a little black dragon. The dragon was soft and cuddly and loved to act cute, but whenever she looked at him, her eyes held three parts indifference and seven parts disdain. All he knew was that he was raising a little tyrant. He pampered her with spirit fungus and spread cloud brocade beneath her. Even when she tore the roofs off Yulan Capital, he let her do as she pleased. Until the night of 6Reads—Score106Shelves

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    The Crown Prince woke up to find himself with a black dragon cub. He thought he'd raised a clingy little cutie, but it turned out to be a haughty, ancient black dragon. Its daily antics—sullen expressions and wanton destruction—left the Crown Prince with no choice but to indulge it. A palace coup loomed, and the black dragon revealed its true form, sweeping away the enemy forces. The entire court petitioned to slay the dragon. The Crown Prince publicly defended the dragon: "My dragon is none of anyone else's business!" The aloof black dragon instantly broke down, its tail betraying its inner turmoil—it couldn't hide its excitement!

33. 733 揣 Pregnant and Leaving the Child Behind, I Thought My Husband Was Dead, but He Returned to Settle the Score 揣着孕肚去父留子后，亡夫回来算账了 Paper and Ink Paint Cranes楮墨画鹤Ancient Romance699k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance! The female lead intentionally seduces the male lead, who consciously falls for her! The female lead is a charming and alluring beauty, while the male lead, driven by love after an arranged marriage, is incredibly doting and flirtatious. The ambiguous and suspenseful dynamic is incredibly captivating! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

34. 734 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a legitimate daughter of a county princess, but she is not favored and suffers discrimination from her half-sister, as well as the annulment of her fiancé. Due to misfortune befalling her family, she flees to Youzhou with her mother, where she finds love. The male protagonist is a kind-hearted general who comes to Youzhou while pursuing a murderer and encounters her by chance. Her former fiancé was kidnapped by bandits and sold into slavery in Youzhou while on his way to pay respects to their ancestors, and her half-sister was also kidnapped and sold into slavery in Youzhou during her exile. Coincidentally, the female protagonist's family needs slaves, so her former fiancé and half-sister become their slaves.

35. 735 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.5kReads9.2Score673Shelves

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    The female lead accidentally ends up with the puppet emperor. One wrong step leads to another. The young emperor relentlessly pursues her, creating a chaotic and stressful situation. The female lead, trembling and clutching her disguise: "Today is another day I want to retire and go home." The young emperor, smiling sweetly: "Today is another day I want to be close to the prime minister." The regent, expressionless: "Today is another day I feel like my partner has been stolen." PS: With enough effort, no wall is too high to climb. The real male lead is the young emperor.

36. 736 金 The Captive Beauty of the Golden Hall 金殿囚娇 Southwest Kui Ba西南魁拔Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted 1V1 + dual purity Li Jingsheng is a pampered, beloved princess of Great Yan. She has heard that a hostage prince is locked away deep in the palace, but paid it no mind. Then one day, she accidentally wanders into a dilapidated hall and discovers that the prisoner is her fourth elder brother, whom she has never met, and whose family has been at odds with hers for generations. His white cat is so adorable that she casually asks her father to let him out. She never expects that she has just release 1.2kReads8.7Score100Shelves

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    Similar to "Princess Roufu," the female lead is a princess, but her father and brothers dare not go to the Jin Dynasty to negotiate with the King of Beiyuan, so they send her disguised as a man. She is discovered, and the male lead forcibly takes her as his own. Later, the male lead dotes on her. The story is set against the backdrop of the Jingkang Incident.

37. 737 夫 My Husband Is Always Bringing People Together 夫君他总是成人之美 Jiaojiao Jiaojiāo娇娇椒椒Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted Yu Jingshu, heir apparent consort of the Marquis of Yongchang, discovers that her husband, Xie Zhiyao, has a peculiar habit: he would rather talk all night with his friends than open his heart to her. She withdraws her affection, and he is relieved. Until she starts exchanging music and poetry with a qin player and corresponding with a general. He watches, but never intervenes. In private, he simply does everything he can to silence any rumors that might harm her reputation. At a palace banquet, —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 738 晚 A Doomed Love in the Late Tang 晚唐绝恋 Black Ocean on the Cliff崖上黑洋Female-Channel Fanfiction8k WordsCompleted A Tragic Love in the Late Tang Dynasty —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely a traditional Chinese romance novel; there's no time travel involved.

39. 739 春 Spring Boudoir Romance 春闺娇 Xiao Bei晓贝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ten-year-old Qin Zijin has just lost her mother when her aunt takes her to the capital. She thinks she's headed for a life as a dependent who'll die far from home, with no way back. Little does she know she's stepping onto a bright road where she and her mother-in-law will team up to take down scumbags, childhood sweethearts will shower each other with affection, and she can learn new skills and make money! Mother-in-law: I can do without a son, but my daughter-in-law is my own daughter. Husband 3.3kReads9.0Score469Shelves

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    The female lead is a pampered and beautiful young lady, while the male lead is a loyal and patriotic general, a rough and rugged man. From the male lead's perspective, his unrequited love comes true; from the female lead's perspective, it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

40. 740 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tired of the formulaic sweet romance novels of the past? This tale of a blind doctor and an emperor's destined power struggles is refreshingly poignant. The heroine, blinded yet possessing a clear mind, enters the palace after thirty years of hidden motives to seek revenge, using her medical skills to stir up the political storm. The emperor, adept at balancing power, finds his frozen heart breaking for his archenemy. Hatred mingles with love, and political intrigue intertwines with deep affection. From being pawns in a game of chess, they slowly embrace each other's scars, achieving redemption. The writing is atmospheric and evocative, the political intrigue is logically sound, and the love-hate relationship is delicately and deeply moving. A must-read for fans of high-quality historical romance with political intrigue and heart-wrenching moments.

41. 741 秦 The Kingdom of Qin 秦的国 Demon Big Sis魔物姐姐Ancient Romance798k WordsCompleted In 230 BC, Qin conquered Han, alarming the other feudal states. Fearing that Qin's growing power would threaten their territories, they grew wary and secretly resisted Qin's influence. Amid the years of warfare among the Seven States, the small state of Fu, tucked away in a remote corner of Baiyue, sent a princess all the way to Xianyang in hopes of securing the protection of mighty Qin. Fu Yue is the youngest princess of Fu. Her mission to Qin to marry for political alliance carries great respo 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance novels, ancient romance novels, haven't these two been discovered yet? [Smirk] They're really good. I was drawn in by the titles and clicked on them, and then I couldn't stop reading. I really like the stories from the Qin Dynasty, hahaha.

42. 742 芈 The Legend of Mi Yue 芈月传 Wu Yunxi吴韵汐Historical129k WordsCompleted In 1974, an astonishing secret buried for more than two thousand years was unearthed in Lintong, Shaanxi: the Terracotta Army, a vast legion of clay soldiers hailed as the eighth wonder of the world. The identity of the Terracotta Army's owner has long been disputed among historians. But one fact remains: a strange symbol was preserved on the figures. After much research, it turned out to be two characters: Mi Yue. After centuries beneath the heavens and countless changes in the world, the name 13.6kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves

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    These two books are both realistic and inspiring, definitely worth having.

43. 743 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 29.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
44. 744 洪 Empress of Hongwu: From Orphan Girl to Empress of the Ming Dynasty 洪武皇后之从孤女到大明皇后 Those Days Can Only Be Remembered那年往事只能回忆Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted The Empress of Hongwu | No System, No transmigration, Based on Official History When she died, he held her hand as it changed from warm to lukewarm, then cold. The historian wrote: The emperor wept bitterly and never appointed another empress. Thirty years earlier, he was a poor young man with missing teeth on the streets of Haozhou. When he lifted her bridal veil, he fumbled and spilled wine all over her. “One day, I’ll make you a pair of soft-soled shoes. I could tell you were in pain when y 19Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 745 庶 The Lowborn Daughter Marries Up 庶女高嫁 Ru Nu汝女Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Her maternal grandfather was a high-ranking second-rank official, and she was born into the Prime Minister’s household. Raised from childhood by her maternal grandmother, she had always been surrounded by privilege. But in the end, she was still only a concubine’s daughter, born to a woman who had been a favored concubine. Her legitimate mother was kind on the surface but secretly vicious. Her own birth mother was selfish, trying to win her father’s praise by helping her stepmother frame her. S 509Reads6.5Score101Shelves
46. 746 对 Married Off to the Right Man 对嫁 Sisi Shiliu四四什榴Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted (Both leads have only been with each other; the “son” is actually a nephew; the male lead is a sly flirt) Fifteen years ago, when the Prime Minister traveled to the capital for the imperial examinations, a hunter saved his life. The hunter had only one daughter. To repay him, the Prime Minister promised that their children would be betrothed. Fifteen years later, the hunter's daughter arrived with a broken piece of jade to claim her place in the family. * Tang Jiaojiao was three at the time a 101Reads7.1Score—Shelves
47. 747 贱 A Wretch Receives Grace 贱骨承恩 Yi Zhan Xue Ting一盏雪听31k WordsCompleted A Wretched Bone Repays Kindness —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A short story of 35,000 words, written entirely in ancient Chinese style.

48. 748 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 229Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 749 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. 1.3kReads8.9Score104Shelves

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    As the old saying goes, sweet pets are the love between siblings.,,,,

50. 750 灯 The Lamp Shines Where Worries Fade 灯照忘忧处 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted : Ling Xi is the lowest-ranking Spirit Guide in the Immortal Realm. Her duty is to light Spirit Guiding Lamps and lead the souls of those who died unjustly in the mortal world into reincarnation. But she has a secret: her lamp can guide not only ordinary souls, but also souls burdened by unresolved obsessions. And every time she helps a soul let go of its obsession, she forgets a memory connected to it. One day, she encounters the soul of a young man tightly entwi 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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