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. 51 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   Purely historical romance! No time travel or reincarnation, very good.

2. 52 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   Purely historical romance, no reincarnation, no time travel, arranged marriage followed by love. The side couple is also super sweet! 👀

4. 54 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 明 Basking in the Bright Moonlight with You 明月皎皎与君共赏 You Yi祐忆Two Male Leads186k WordsOngoing [Historical romance in an alternate setting | Two male leads | Sweet romance | Heartwarming | Court intrigue] [An ice-cold schemer to everyone else, adept at plotting and endlessly flirtatious with his beloved gong, a clever, kindhearted, exceptionally gifted shou who grows into his own, but is soft toward the gong] An original story! Set in ancient times, with no transmigration, no transmigration into a book, and no rebirth. Ling Suhan, the only prince of a different surname in the Great Xia Dy 2Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese setting, purely indigenous, no time travel, no transmigration into a book, no rebirth. It's simply about two people who secretly love each other, get to know each other, and then work together to find the truth, heal each other, and accompany each other.

6. 56 曝 Exposed! The Prince of Chu Has a Three-Inch Adorable Wife Hidden in His Sleeve 曝光！楚王袖里藏了个三寸小萌妻 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted (A fierce, soft-spoken, adorable heroine vs. a possessive, scheming, fallen hero; sweet romance + the occult + a touch of fantasy) Jiang Xiaoxiao, a master of the mystic arts, was born with an incomplete soul. On every full-moon night, she also turns into a tiny person just three inches tall. Her grandmaster said that when she turned sixteen, she would meet a benefactor whose purple-gold dragon aura could break her curse. The aura of Prince Chu, Xie Xun, was stolen when he was three. Plagued by 6.1kReads9.4Score817Shelves
7. 57 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 339Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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   Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel! A tragic love story! The wind stirs the lake, causing ripples... Tonight, the hearts of people are filled with turmoil, pain, and a complex mix of emotions. The night is deep, the wind howls, the dawn's dream fades, the listener is speechless, the singer sings a long lament! Let us not ask who controls destiny, but sing of love and hate in song! Fate seems to have lifted a corner of the future, and the waves of worldly affairs suddenly surge forth!

8. 58 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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   These are all quite good. The first two are sweet romance novels with delicate and sweet heroines. The last three feature heroines who are both beautiful and intelligent...

9. 59 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score331Shelves

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   These are all ancient Chinese romance novels, with no time travel or reincarnation elements. The first book is about a prince and his princess, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The second is about two generals, sworn enemies, forced into a marriage, but the male lead secretly loves the female lead. The third is about an emperor and his concubine, with a more convoluted plot where the female lead initially loves, then hates, and then falls in love again. The fourth is about an emperor and a female bandit; the female lead enters the court as an official and kicks down doors every day with a big sword. These are purely enjoyable reads, with no angst.

10. 60 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    She was imprisoned in the Ksitigarbha Palace for ten years, killing without hesitation to survive—a born killer. To cure the poison in her body, she spent two years infiltrating his hidden guard camp, getting close to him, and then sleeping with him. She obtained the antidote and escaped. The prince originally intended to capture her and break her wings, but…

11. 61 惹 A Springtime Temptation 惹春娇 Hua Queque华阙阙Ancient Romance86k WordsCompleted [Cold-Hearted Young Duke vs. Clumsy Beauty from a Military Family] [Bickering Couple + Love at First Sight + Shotgun Wedding + Sweet Romance, 1v1] Cui Ke came from a distinguished family and was every inch a noble young gentleman. He never imagined he would marry a woman like Zhen Zhu. She was born in the countryside, uneducated, greedy, lecherous, foolish, and vulgar. Worse, they were natural enemies. The first time they met, she flung a shoe in his face, then pushed him into a river and left h 7.1kReads8.8Score529Shelves

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    I highly recommend these!!! I spent six days reading "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building" in bits and pieces, and I was still wanting more after finishing it. I want to see what happens next in their lives. The author's writing is delicate, focusing on the psychological descriptions of the characters. The internal struggles and other plots are tense and exciting, and the story unfolds in a gentle and detailed way. Each character has a distinct personality. Seeing the eldest sister Qingyun's gentle and dignified demeanor and adherence to rules reminded me of the eldest sister Shouhua in "Five Blessings at the Door" that I read recently; the second sister Xianyue, frail yet charming and insightful, reminded me of Lin Daiyu; the third sister Lingshuang, with her lively and unconventional personality, reminded me of the fifth sister Leshan in "Five Blessings at the Door" and Zhao Liying. Besides the three sisters, Cai Hua, as their contrasting character, also has unique significance. She has Qingyun's integrity, Xianyue's competitiveness, and Lingshuang's talent, but due to different circumstances, she took completely different paths. I once thought that she would end up... The youngest sister, Tanxue, although not featured much, is also clever, witty, and adorable. It's really worth reading again!!! The others are all very beautiful too!!!

12. 62 通 The Maid Ran Away, and the Powerful Minister Regrets It Too Late 通房跑路，权臣他追悔莫及 Tens of Thousands of Years几万春秋Ancient Romance142k WordsOngoing A powerful man lowering his head + competing men + a woman's coming-of-age story + intense, tantalizing romantic tension When Ji Qingluo was ten, she was sold into the Su residence as a servant. For the next ten years, her greatest wish was to buy her freedom, leave the household, and regain her status as a free citizen. But because of her beauty, she became the personal maid of the eldest young master, Su Yunzhou. Ji Qingluo: Don't worry. He's famous for having no interest in women, after all. 5.9kReads—Score601Shelves

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    This book is purely ancient romance, and it won't make you stupid.

13. 63 予 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 Xing Yanyan行烟烟Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.7kReads9.3Score195Shelves
14. 64 囚 Imprisoned in Spring: The Cold, Aloof Powerful Official Breaks His Vows 囚春情：清冷权臣破戒后 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both are inexperienced + pregnant and on the run + an icy, powerful official brought low + she flees, he pursues] In the eighth year of Chengping, amid bitter cold and heavy snow, the entire Xie household was seized. Xie Jinhuai, the governor of Yangzhou, was sentenced to a brutal execution, and the rest of his family suffered as well. In the blink of an eye, Xie Zhi went from a governor’s daughter to a convicted slave. Just as she was about to be sold to a brothel, she summoned her c 7.1kReads9.1Score884Shelves
15. 65 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.1kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
16. 66 杂 Drooping Wildflowers 杂花垂 Drooping Wildflowers杂花垂Ancient Romance45k WordsOngoing Historical romance Han dynasty, one-on-one romance The male lead was born a horse slave He falls in love with the female lead at first sight The female lead falls in love after they marry A thoughtful, realistic story A slow-blooming romance The male lead has a lonely, difficult past, but he is still capable of love —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is set in the Han Dynasty and tells of Cheng Shen'er's family. Cheng Shen'er's father was a renowned merchant in Shangzhou City, with three generations of business experience. Their wealth was famous throughout Shangzhou. Her father, Cheng Ling, married the niece of the Shangzhou City Magistrate, who was also considered one of the most beautiful women in the city. He had no concubines and they had a son and a daughter. The daughter was named Shen'er, and the son, Cheng Qi, loved reading. Therefore, his parents moved to Huai Liu Lane, choosing its quiet and secluded location. Strangely enough, despite sharing the same parents, Cheng Qi, who loved reading and peace and quiet, spent his days at the front door...

17. 67 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, an absolute classic.

18. 68 怨 The Prison of Grievance 怨狱 Sweet Crabapple Of South Mountain南山甘棠Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing During the festive seventh month, at a lavish banquet, Shen, the wealthy host who was supposed to be entertaining his guests, was brutally murdered. His body was cooked into fine roast meat and served to the guests... Chunshao, a courtesan who had been taken in, was inexplicably implicated. To prove her innocence, she joined the Court of Judicial Review in investigating the case, only to bring deadly danger upon herself... The Prince of You, the Crown Prince, the Court of Judicial Review... One —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    During the lavish banquet of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the unjustly murdered Master Shen, who should have been entertaining his guests, was served his body as a delicious roast meat... Chun Shao, a courtesan he had taken in, was unwittingly implicated. To prove her innocence, she collaborated with the Dali Temple to solve the case, but this led to her own demise... King You, the Crown Prince, the Dali Temple... A series of bizarre cases and power struggles brought a ten-year-old royal case back to the surface... 002

19. 69 京 The Capital's Number-One Playboy and His Mischief-Making Wife 京城第一纨绔作妖夫妇 Spicy Dofu Milk麻辣逗福乳Ancient Romance201k WordsOngoing [Vicious Female Lead] [Unhinged and Mad] [Tears Apart Hypocrites and Torments Scum] [Clear-Headed, Not Love-Brained] [Sweet Romance] Yan Zhi became the vicious female lead in the original story, destined to drink poison and meet her end. She landed in a desperate situation from the very start: after a night of entanglement, she lost her virginity and stabbed her biological father with a hairpin. She secretly swore to track down that man and make him pay dearly! But when they met again, she was t 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the vicious female supporting character died tragically from poison, but in her rebirth, she directly rewrote her cannon fodder fate. ✨ "The Number One Playboy Couple in the Capital" is highly recommended! She gave up the Crown Prince's wife and married a playboy prince. The couple wreaked havoc in the capital, defying the powerful and wealthy!

20. 70 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.9kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    These are all great books! I just finished the first one, and I'd read the others before! Each one has its own unique charm, and each one is a different subject.

21. 71 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.6kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
22. 72 意 A Heart in Turmoil: After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Cold-Blooded Prince Imprisons and Cherishes Me 意缭乱：退婚后，冷戾王爷囚宠我 He Qianquan, Not He Juanjuan何缱绻不是何卷卷Ancient Romance227k WordsOngoing The legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Weiyuan, Luo Jinyu, is ordered to return to the capital to marry Crown Prince Xuan Zhao. But by chance, she catches the prince in the act with her elder sister, Qingyan. Jinyu steels herself and offers her hand to Prince Jing, Lin Yuan, the cold-faced, terrifying god of death. She wants to use his influence to escape the disastrous engagement. After many twists and turns, and nearly losing her life, she succeeds in ending the engagement. But she gradua —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She had intended to take this opportunity to negotiate with him, hoping he could help her out of her predicament and cancel her marriage to Xuanzhao. However, she never expected that when she said, "How about I offer myself to Uncle Wang?"

23. 73 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.7kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves
24. 74 少 The Young Master's Maid Tops the Imperial Exams 少爷的小丫鬟金榜题名了 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance428k WordsCompleted [The story of a clever, unassuming maid and several young masters: one humble woman's road to a comeback] “Good news! Someone from the Qi family has made the imperial honor roll!” “Are you sure there's no mistake? No one from our household took the imperial exams this year.” “No mistake! It's that maid of yours, Liu Shi. She disguised herself as a man, took the exams, and came out top! The Qi household really does deserve its reputation as a family of scholars. Even one of its maids is so brilli 984Reads9.2Score134Shelves
25. 75 母 Becoming Empress of the Realm by Pretending to Be the Chancellor's Widowed Sister-in-Law 母仪天下，从冒充丞相寡嫂开始 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scum + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance] When you’re out in the world, you can choose your own identity. To infiltrate high society and avenge the massacre of her sister’s family, Feng Qingsui decides to pose as the distant cousin of a prestigious household. But just as she’s about to seek their help, the household she picked is raided by the Imperial Guards. She tries another family. Raided. Then another. Raided again. At her wit’s end, she knocks on the door of the “Pr 24.2kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves

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    The first book is truly, truly, truly good. One of the supporting characters is a time traveler. Both the male and female leads are from ancient times. The sixth book is a story about a mother and daughter, a stepmother and her daughter, with the daughter as the protagonist. The rest are all palace intrigue and domestic power struggles. The seventh book has everyone online. It's a palace intrigue story; I entered the palace to become the Empress Dowager, not to cook for anyone.

26. 76 千 Cherished and Adored: The Emperor's Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 千娇百宠：皇上的娇软小萌妻 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted 1v1, sweet romance, growing-up romance (Comic adaptation signed) Everyone knows that Little Commandery Princess Shen Ruyue is the beloved treasure of the Yuan palace, pampered beyond measure. Her father is the Prince Regent, feared throughout the land. But most importantly, Emperor Yuan, Pei Jingxuan, has kept the soft-spoken little girl in his heart for years. Since childhood, the little princess has climbed onto the dragon throne and slept in the dragon bed. Every time she calls him "Imperial 5.8kReads9.2Score677Shelves

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    Especially the first book, the female lead is a pitiful little thing who marries into the male lead's family to bring him good luck. She's soft and gentle, and when bullied, she doesn't know how to fight back. The male lead is arrogant, domineering, and extremely protective. Knowing she's been bullied, he disregards his own illness and takes her to retaliate. Since she doesn't know how to swear, he teaches her line by line. After the female lead cures the male lead's illness, he teaches her how to fight back and not be bullied again. It's really very good, definitely worth reading!

27. 77 旧 Moonlight of Yesteryear: The Empress’s Thirteen Husbands 旧时月：女帝十三夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing [Female-led + feel-good revenge story + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] “What I want is not your protection. I want the people of this realm to bow before me and pledge their allegiance...” Guan Li shakily rose to her feet. Her hands, hidden beneath her ornate sleeves, were covered in blood. She glanced back at the young imperial uncle she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a pale blue gauze robe strode in and caught Guan Li as 160Reads—Score108Shelves

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    "What I want is not your protection, but the submission of the world..." Guan Li stood up tremblingly, her hands covered in blood beneath her gorgeous sleeves. She glanced back at the little prince she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a light blue gauze robe strode in, supporting Guan Li as he turned to look at the Ninth Prince, Guan Sheng, who lay slumped on the table. "Is he dead? Or..." Guan Li stretched out her blood-stained hand, trembling slightly, "Dongfang Ji, I... I killed him." ... Synopsis: [Strong female lead + satisfying read + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] "In my life, from a naive young girl to an old woman with wrinkled skin, I've had thirteen husbands. This doesn't include the one I admired... Yes, and that man who never wanted a title. I am the first female emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It's difficult for a man to be emperor, but even more difficult for a woman. But I'm not afraid. What I fear are those men who once considered themselves superior. They feared I would value women; they feared I would take away their high positions, wealth, and glory... Yet they had no choice but to respect me, because I held everything in my hands and could control their fate." You ask me? Of these thirteen men, who did I love the most? I am the emperor, the master of this Great Sheng realm. I see no man, nor do I hold any man in my heart. If I must choose one, then it is him... Who is he? You will understand once you walk this path with me. --Empress Guan Li

28. 78 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    Good-looking and recommended

29. 79 求 You Want a Secondary Wife? I’ll Marry Your Third Uncle in a Ten-Mile Bridal Procession! 求娶平妻？十里红妆嫁你三叔！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Zhao, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, was deeply in love with the eldest son of the Cui family. But no one knew that the emperor had personally arranged the marriage between the Shen and Cui families. Cui Shaoqing had been engaged to Shen Zhao for ten years, yet had never cared about her. Only later did Shen Zhao understand that Cui Shaoqing favored women with pride and backbone. She had wasted all her affection and put up with every i 22.4kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves

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    I highly recommend these books. The author's writing is absolutely superb. Trust me, every character is vividly portrayed, the plot is tightly woven and interconnected, and the elegant sentences come one after another, full of humor and wit. Almost every chapter will make the reader want to laugh.

30. 80 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 6kReads8.9Score500Shelves
31. 81 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
32. 82 他 After He Took the Throne, He Gave Me to Someone Else as a Concubine 他登基后把我赐给别人做妾 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted After he ascended the throne, he bestowed me upon someone else as a concubine 2.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese short stories

33. 83 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 52.8kReads8.8Score3.9kShelves

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    This ancient romance novel is so good, I couldn't stop reading it! [Added to my bookshelf] I stayed up all night reading it! [Already hooked] When his identity was exposed, he sneered, "A country bumpkin like you doesn't deserve my attention?" Heartbroken, she faked her death and ran away. Six months later, when he found her, she was slightly pregnant, and another man was standing beside her. [A masterpiece by Que Shi]

34. 84 启 Your Majesty, the Emperor Has Asked for Your Favor Again 启禀娘娘：皇上又翻你牌子了 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted Ning Xi, an all-around genius from a mysterious organization in the 21st century, retired with honors after completing her final mission. But on her way home, her cruise ship was blown up at sea, and she drowned. Her soul transmigrated to another world, where she became the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household in the Tian Sheng Kingdom. In this life, she grew up cherished by her parents and older brothers, enjoying a carefree and comfortable existence, until the new emperor 1.5kReads9.0Score146Shelves
35. 85 瞎 The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 瞎子少爷要娶我 Eighty-Eight八拾捌14k WordsCompleted The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 365Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The story of "Empress Xie" unfolds smoothly and comfortably, without much palace intrigue or power struggles, focusing instead on the harmonious life of a family. From a lowly concubine to a high-ranking official, then to a noble consort, and finally to empress, she remains calm and composed in the face of both honor and disgrace, treating everyone with kindness—a rare quality. Many people change their attitudes towards others after their status changes. Towards the emperor, she consistently shows the love a lover would offer, neither feigning magnanimity nor acting capriciously. Even as a woman, I would find the female lead very endearing.

37. 87 长 Changhua Hall 长华殿 Yan Xixi晏西西Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads + ruthless pursuit + regretful pursuit + no getting back together] Everyone said Sheng Zhaoning was the most loyal dog at Wei Yi's side. She came when summoned and left when dismissed, as lowly as the mud beneath his feet. One night, after drinking, someone asked Wei Yi, “Do you really not like her?” Wei Yi looked as if he'd heard a joke. “She's just a dog. What makes her think I'd like her?” Everyone laughed. Outside the door, Sheng Zhaoning lowered her eyes and finally gave 13.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
38. 88 不 I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Goddess 不做你凡间妃，要做我九天仙 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Maiden in the Ninth Heaven 268Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 春 Three Lives of Spring 春暖三生 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted No space, no System, just an unfaithful ex-husband, a cold-hearted mother-in-law, and a rebellious son. She had planned to quit for good and lie flat, but then she transmigrated into a miserable life as an orphan, shunned for having a child out of wedlock. An Chunfeng knew when to bend and when to stand firm. She decisively left the wolf's den and set out to make money. With a son and silver in hand, she could live comfortably as a wealthy woman. But that cold-faced man just wouldn't leave her a 25.7kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
40. 90 王 The Prince Regretted It After He Pushed Me Down the Mountain 王爷推我下山后，他后悔疯了 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After the Prince Pushed Me Off the Mountain, He Went Mad with Regret 593Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 嫁 After Marrying the Gloomy Powerful Minister's Younger Brother 嫁给阴郁权臣弟弟后 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title Why Not Ride the Wind Together] Xu Yunjia and Pei Youqing grew up together. After they married, she managed the household and cared for his parents, doing everything a wife could be expected to do. She never imagined that one day a woman would arrive at her door with Pei Youqing’s child. Only then did Yunjia realize that she had been living a joke all these years. She returned to the time before she married Pei Youqing. Xu Yunjia no longer want 13.2kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
42. 92 被 After Being Cast Out of the Sect, the Demon King Asked Me to Be His Wife 被逐出宗门后，妖王喊我做娘子 Eighty-Eight八拾捌11k WordsCompleted After Being Cast Out of the Sect, the Demon King Asked Me to Be His Wife 271Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.2kReads9.4Score893Shelves
44. 94 盛 The Crown Princess Is Doted on, and the Crown Prince Truly Loves Her 盛宠太子妃，殿下他真爱 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + Palace and household intrigue + Both leads are inexperienced + No transmigration, no rebirth] [Cool, solitary young woman + Cunning crown prince] [Shen Shijin × Mo Lanxu] During the thirtieth year of the Zhaohua era, the loyal generals of the Shen family gave their lives to quell the border wars. Only Shen Shijin survived. The royal family decided to bring the last surviving Shen back to the capital as a commandery princess. They specifically sent the crown prince, Mo Lanxu 800Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no reincarnation, no time travel. The first book is about a crown prince and his wife; it was alright at first, but I liked it more and more as I read on, and I've been following it ever since. The second book is about a spirited general and the well-educated daughter of a grand tutor; it's also very good. [Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!]

45. 95 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves
46. 96 承 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All 857Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel, no rebirth. A sweet and gentle love story between a young general and the eldest daughter of a grand tutor. Come on, come on! [Upvote][Upvote]

47. 97 一 When the Flowers Bloom, a Promise Remains 一诺花开 Sky Hound Moonflame天狗月炎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their parents were unjustly killed, Tao Su and her younger brother were cast out of their clan. With Chu engulfed in war, Tao Su took her brother and fled for their lives, picking up a few younger followers along the way. Years later, those youngsters had all become formidable talents. Tao Su could only say, "Big Sis is under a lot of pressure!" 1.8kReads9.0Score264Shelves
48. 98 朝 Day After Day, Endless and Long 朝朝漫漫 Young Master Little White Rabbit小白兔公子Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Moonlight spilled across the ground, cool and pale. Lotus flowers stood tall in a tranquil pond. A gauzy veil concealed her face as she danced with graceful poise, every smile and frown captivating. People said Gu Yanchu, the powerful grand secretary, was the emperor’s illegitimate son, abandoned among the common people. Otherwise, how could he have joined the Grand Secretariat at such a young age? It was a pity that such an elegant, handsome gentleman had married a fierce and domineering young 5.2kReads9.1Score440Shelves

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, both of them like glutinous rice balls filled with black sesame seeds. The characters are well-developed, the plot is fast-paced, and it's a great watch! 🤩

49. 99 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 7.2kReads9.2Score824Shelves

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    The bag is so cute, hehe.

50. 100 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Selected Ancient Romance Books: 1. The betrothed young wife turns out to be the prince's long-time white moonlight. Forced to marry a playboy prince, little did she know his study was filled with her portraits: "I've been looking for you for ten years." 2. Forced into marriage by her childhood sweetheart, the young general, who snatched her crown and favor. The childhood sweetheart in the capital becomes a domineering general: "You said you'd marry me when we were kids, now you want to back out?" 3. Transmigrated twelve years later, I married the villainous traitor. I woke up to find the villain had become my husband: "My lord, you weren't this clingy when you were young!" 4. Wasn't it a political marriage? Why is Lord Pei so fond of politics? A marriage of convenience, but he's jealous every day: "Who did you see today, my lady?" 5. The young general is too aloof, but she is his white moonlight. The cold general is only gentle to her: "I still remember that kindness in the snow that year." 6. The general's daily question to his lady: "Is my heart fluttering today?" The general, with his illustrious military achievements, seeks attention every day in various ways: "My lady, look at my newly learned sword technique!"

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