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. 101 大 The Great Demon Lord Has No Will to Survive 大魔头没有求生欲 Orange with Cold Water橘子拌凉水Mystery252k WordsCompleted An unpredictable, overwhelmingly powerful woman X a clingy, calculating man with a split personality In the twenty-first year of the Jing An era, the only son of Liu Tingfeng, the Breezewind Swordsman, died suddenly. The three members of the Mirror Pavilion were ordered to investigate. After uncovering the truth, they were on their way back to the Mirror Pavilion to report when a mysterious young man tricked them into falling into a trap set by Hua Wuqiu, a notorious demon of the martial world. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The historical fantasy novel is complete. The main characters consist of three women and two men, including the main couple and two secondary couples. The female lead of the main couple is the strongest, although she has a sickly side, it doesn't affect the overall plot. In both secondary couples, the women are the ones who dominate the emotional connection. The stories are connected by a series of cases. The first case is so-so, the second and third are okay. That's roughly it.

2. 102 觅 In Search of Beauty (Two-Volume Set) 觅娇（全2册） First Sight Brings Joy一见喜Ancient Romance294k WordsCompleted Song Mijiao, the most beautiful woman in Jinling, has an impressive family background, talent, and looks. Suitors flock to her in droves. But her father is thrown into prison, and her family falls from grace overnight. Song Mijiao goes from a noblewoman of high status to a nobody, while the fiancé once praised as her perfect match shoves a letter of annulment in her face. Worse, people who had always envied her beauty and family connections come up with a scheme to send her to a sickly man as a 7.8kReads9.2Score784Shelves

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   It's a pure ancient romance novel with a tight and captivating plot. The only downside is that it's a two-book series, so you have to read part 1 before reading part 2.

3. 103 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 30.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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   1. Childhood sweethearts, the male lead has been plotting for a long time, only wishing that Zhao Zhao would be like him. 2. The cunning and scheming Shen Shizi vs. The delicate and beautiful Xiao A Jin.

4. 104 落 A Fallen Noblewoman’s Guide to Bringing Good Fortune to Her Husband 落魄贵女的冲喜手札 First Sight Brings Joy一见喜Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted Song Mejiao, the most beautiful woman in Jinling, has an illustrious family, talent, and beauty. Suitors flock to her in droves. But when her father is thrown into prison, her family falls from grace overnight, and Song Mejiao tumbles from the heights of high society into the gutter. The fiancé once praised as her perfect match even flings a divorce letter in her face. Worse, people who once envied her looks and family background suggest marrying her off to a sickly man to bring him good fortune 579Reads8.9Score102Shelves
5. 105 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.8kReads9.2Score844Shelves
6. 106 将 General, I'm the One Who Saved You 将军，你的恩人是我 A Reply from Orange Fields橘野回信Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing Lu Shiyuan had guarded the General's residence for three years, but it was nothing more than a cold cage. She was a princess with neither fame nor influence. Five years ago, she saved the gravely wounded Huo Ting and eagerly obeyed an imperial decree to marry him. But on their wedding night, he coldly tossed out, "Don't expect me to touch you," then turned around and welcomed Liu Ruyan, who had stolen the credit for saving his life, as his lawful wife. Liu Ruyan framed her at every turn and secr 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No time travel, no rebirth, no system.

7. 107 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
8. 108 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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   These are some ancient books I've recently read that I think are worth buying.

9. 109 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, the Whole Capital Lines Up to Marry Me 踹翻渣男后，全京城排队求娶 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Audio edition available. Search for it to listen] In her previous life, for Jiang Yin's sake, Gu Ying cast aside the dignity of being the legitimate daughter of the Earl of Dongping's household, pursuing him relentlessly until she finally became his wife. Later, Jiang Yin rose to the highest ranks of the court. First he plotted against the country, then he killed her father and wiped out her family. Her scoundrel of a husband and her treacherous sister plotted together to break both her legs an 2.6kReads8.9Score699Shelves
10. 110 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a relatively realistic story, without domineering CEOs, focusing instead on couples finding solace and mutual support among women amidst chaos, and also touching on the fickleness of human nature. Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the female protagonist is a daughter of a wealthy family, but is forced by her father to marry a man from a humble background. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive in the war, they forge their own path, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others, enduring countless hardships. Some mistrust arises between the lovers, but ultimately, misunderstandings are resolved, and the lovers are reunited.

11. 111 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.6kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves
12. 112 风 Willows in the Wind 风中柳 Yu Ling雨泠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ruthless heroine➕female-lead power fantasy➕light ensemble-style palace intrigue➕face-slapping and scum-bashing➕primarily focused on building her career] (Female lead is a virgin; male lead is not) Jiang Fu, the Jiang family’s fifteen-year-old illegitimate daughter, was lovely and graceful. Unfortunately, her stepmother was cruel and her father was heartless. As an illegitimate daughter, she had no say even in the marriage that mattered most to a woman. Her family could manipulate her as they p 2.1kReads8.8Score297Shelves
13. 113 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 36.3kReads9.7Score5.6kShelves
14. 114 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves
15. 115 军 The Warlord's Cherished Bride: Marshal, Come Here! 军阀权宠：大帅，你过来！ Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Marshal, Come Here, is now streaming] In the years of the Republic, war and chaos swept the land, and each warlord ruled his own territory. The day Su City fell, Qiao Wan was treated like a piece of cargo and offered to the new ruler of the three northwestern provinces. They said Ninth Master Ji was cold-blooded and ruthless, and that he had caused the deaths of three wives. He was a man cursed by fate. Ji Shiyan strolled out from beneath the hanging-flower 9.7kReads9.4Score1kShelves
16. 116 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.7kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
17. 117 傻 The Foolish Scholar’s Fortunate, Plump Wife 傻状元的福运胖妻 Mi Yiner弥音儿Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Flexible Setting + Cozy Farming + Everyday Family Life + Slow and Steady + Devoted Couple, No Messy Drama] A friendly reminder: This is a fictional setting, not serious historical fiction. Relax and enjoy the story, and don't overanalyze the historical details. Zhen Mier had been chubby since childhood, the fattest girl for miles around! Gu Tingzhi had been exceptionally clever since childhood, known throughout the area as a top-scorer-in-the-making. The chubby girl had never slimmed down, whi 7kReads9.1Score599Shelves

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    Purely historical romance. The first book is a sweet, traditional historical romance with a touch of food. The male lead becomes mentally impaired in an accident and is jilted, so the female lead marries him. She adores him, and later, after regaining his memory and passing the imperial examinations, he dotes on her. Their family opens a restaurant in the capital. The second book is also a pure historical romance. As the title suggests, the female lead is beautiful, proud, and spoiled. She does whatever she pleases, and the male lead creates an environment for her to do as she pleases. The third book is a concubine-doting romance. The female lead is charmingly naive, and her inner thoughts are particularly amusing. The male lead handles everything. The fourth book is worth checking out if you're looking for a more dramatic or angsty story. The plot is fresh and the entire story is filled with entanglements. If you're looking for a tragic romance, this is a good option.

18. 118 依 Drunk on Your Clothes 依衿醉 Qiqi, Who Loves Humpback Whales喜欢驼背鲸的七七Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted Lu Huai had imagined his future wife many times: gentle and charming, educated and reasonable, beautiful as a flower, and mild-tempered. But the woman before him was beautiful, at least. As for the rest... She was nowhere near educated and reasonable. She was fussy, quirky, and petty, and she even had a highly skilled maidservant at her side. After her parents died in battle, Zijin was determined to find a live-in son-in-law to carry on the Zhao family line. What? The emperor had arranged for 6kReads9.1Score698Shelves
19. 119 表 His Cousin Moves into the Estate, and After the Heir Rejects Her, He Pursues Her Relentlessly 表妹入府，世子嫌弃后狂追求 Zuì Lánshanshan醉阑珊珊Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Scheming woman vs. sly man (The rating just came out and is still rising) Mu Qingyao was the stunning legitimate daughter of a distinguished Jiangnan family. After her parents died in a business accident, all she had left was a vast fortune and breathtaking beauty. Her greedy uncle coveted both her inheritance and her looks. He secretly conspired with local thugs, planning to force her into becoming someone's concubine and seize all her family's wealth. With nowhere else to turn, Mu Qingyao care 5.1kReads6.6Score422Shelves

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    It's a good watch. The male lead gets his comeuppance, and the two main characters subtly test and manipulate each other before finally falling for each other.

20. 120 宜 Yifang Ci 宜芳辞 Chang Ye Feng长野风Ancient Romance225k WordsOngoing [Serious Drama] [No Mindless, Clichéd Angst] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Carefully Crafted] [Slow Burn] She is the widowed daughter-in-law of the prestigious Pingchang Marquis household. Brought into the family with a marriage contract, she suffers neglect and scorn. Though skilled at arranging flowers and as lovely as a pearl or jade, she becomes a stepping stone for the Marquis household's second young lady to win a reputation for herself. He is nearly thirty and holds the highest minister 4.7kReads—Score466Shelves

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    A classic Chinese romance, without time travel or reincarnation tropes, and free of melodrama. Watch as an orphaned girl from a poor family escapes the machinations of the Marquis of Pingchang's household, establishes a female household, opens a shop, and ultimately marries the man every woman in the capital dreams of. [Laughs]

21. 121 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
22. 122 一 A Lifetime of Tender Love 一世娇宠 Banyan Leaf榕叶子Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted Gu Qingzhi has never suffered the slightest injustice in her life. Born to a concubine, she should have been sent away from the household with a marriage contract. But she was extraordinarily lucky: her father had her, his only precious daughter, in middle age. Gu Yuan is clever and calculating, and spent the first half of his life chasing fame and success. In the second half, his only concern is this innocent, naive daughter. He dotes on her, holding her in the palm of his hand and granting her 11.4kReads8.8Score739Shelves
23. 123 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Mad Crown Prince 女扮男装后，我救赎了疯批太子 Yu Qian语浅Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Tormented Crown Prince A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating crown prince vs. the forceful second son of a general’s household, a woman disguised as a man who protects her husband Shang Zhengyu is the general’s daughter. She has been raised as a boy since childhood, and one day she’s suddenly told that she has transmigrated into a book and been bound to a System that requires her to save the obsessive villain. By then, she has ju 19.9kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
24. 124 宠 The Pampered Concubine Is Sweet and Clever, and Coasts Her Way to the Top 宠妾又娇又会，完美躺赢上位 Qiancheng Xiaomo千城小墨Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.3Score195Shelves
25. 125 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 24.9kReads8.4Score2.1kShelves
26. 126 君 The Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife, Then Claims Her by Force 君夺臣妻，被恋爱脑帝王强取豪夺 Time Is Gentle and Clear时光清浅Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + the emperor steals his minister’s wife + love-driven madness + emotional push and pull + exclusive 1v1 romance + love-struck hero + heroine who grows] [Fate means nothing to Yuchi Jing. He only believes in following his heart.] At their first meeting, Yuchi Jing stole another glance at the woman beneath a centuries-old tree. She wore a bright red fox-fur cloak over her brocade robe, concealing the hairstyle that marked her as a married woman. At their next meeti 4.8kReads9.0Score400Shelves
27. 127 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.3kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
28. 128 赐 An Imperial Marriage Decree for a Sweet Young Wife, Who Turns Out to Be the Heir Apparent’s Longtime White Moonlight 赐婚小娇妻，竟是世子多年白月光 Yu Yueyue余越越Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush + Alternate World + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Lin Sitang had a childhood sweetheart and fiancé. He was as bright and pure as the moon, a noble gentleman in her eyes. But parental wishes and matchmakers' words couldn't stand against an imperial decree. The emperor wanted her to marry far away? Lin Sitang sighed. Her whole family's lives and livelihood depended on the imperial city, so she would marry. Her new husband was the Northern Liang War God, the man who had saved the nation 6.1kReads8.6Score617Shelves
29. 129 觉 I Awakened the Ability to Speak with Beasts, and Now I Gather Wild Goods to Support My Sickly Husband 觉醒兽语，我捡山货养活病弱夫君 Cang Linshi苍林拾Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted [Animal speech + farming + building wealth + sweet romance + down-on-his-luck nobleman] Jiang Meiyu, a farm girl sold off to pay a debt, had just stepped down from the ox cart when a bolt of lightning struck her. When she opened her eyes again, she could understand the speech of animals! Her creditor thought she was useless and passed her on to a down-on-their-luck “father and son,” to bring good fortune to the son, who was gravely ill and near death. From then on, Jiang Meiyu relied on the 4.8kReads—Score755Shelves

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    I highly recommend this one. It's a historical romance, a lighthearted and sweet read with a satisfying ending. Both the male and female leads are gentle people, the plot is interesting and unpredictable, and you won't be able to put it down! Plus, it's almost time for a sweet happy ending, so it definitely won't leave you hanging. It's definitely worth reading! ❤️

30. 130 千 A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom for a Lifetime (The Original Novel Behind the TV Series Starring Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni) 千朵桃花一世开（张彬彬、孙珍妮主演同名电视剧原著） At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Xie Xuechen was the greatest swordsman among the human race, but after losing all his magical power, he fell into the hands of the Demon Saintess. A swordsman’s path is one of unbending resolve and fearless advance. Born extraordinary, he has never suffered such humiliation. If he submits, his conviction will waver; if he fights to the death, he risks losing his chastity. A story about a proper, cold, and unfeeling swordsman who falls on hard times, decides to lie flat, and gets toyed with by a 3.5kReads9.6Score523Shelves

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    A relatively niche ancient romance novel, but the writing is quite good!

31. 131 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.3kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
32. 132 凤 Feng Qiukui 凤秋葵 Liu Xiaoxiao柳笑笑Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Grandmother had been gone for days and still hadn't come home. When she went into the village to look for her, a crowd of vicious villagers threw her into the river as an offering. Days later, the villagers rescued her. Along with her, they pulled out the body of a man dressed in a wedding robe... The Feng family has a daughter in every generation who can communicate with the dead. The living keep their distance; the dead come to meet her. 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves
33. 133 穿 Twelve Years After Transmigrating, I Married the Villainous Mastermind 穿到十二年后我嫁给了反派大奸臣 Zhang Amu章阿沐Ancient Romance883k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good, sugary romance. A push-and-pull relationship, slow-burn melodrama, past and present lives, plenty of foreshadowing. Neither lead is perfect. Happy ending.] At sixteen, Lu Yanzhu was beautiful, born into a prominent family, and adored by her parents and elder brothers. The young lord of a marquis's household, who had grown up with her, naturally became her betrothed. Back then, Lu Yanzhu was the kind of girl even the princesses in the imperial palace envied. One day, she awoke 9.1kReads8.8Score878Shelves
34. 134 不 Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
35. 135 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves
36. 136 弃 Wanwei, the Abandoned Daughter 弃女婉薇 Lazy Sunshine慵阳懒昧Ancient Romance910k WordsCompleted Mu Wanwei was born into a life of privilege, yet she grew up in a Taoist temple. When she returned to her birthplace, ten years had already passed. Her loving mother was dead, her little sister had lost her wits, her birth father ignored her, and her eldest sister treated her as an enemy. Unexpectedly, the one who showed her the most affection was her grandfather, who had kept to himself and stayed out of the household's affairs for years... The eldest branch served in government, the second 16Reads9.0Score—Shelves
37. 137 东 The Eastern Palace Bedchamber Maid 东宫通房 Yu Nanting玉南廷Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted Yu Niang had once been sold as a courtesan and was left with a strange illness. By chance, she became the Crown Prince’s personal medicine woman, then his bedchamber attendant. But because of her low birth, she was never given a title. The Crown Prince was handsome and noble, but cold and unfeeling. He often warned his lowly bedchamber attendant not to covet what she could never have. Yu Niang could only meekly agree. One day, a fire broke out in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince’s leg was pi 37.2kReads9.2Score4.9kShelves
38. 138 一 A Pool of Spring Waters: Xie Jinglan 一池春水谢惊澜 Jiang Mo姜末Ancient Romance958k WordsCompleted Xie Chichun was born with extraordinary strength. She thought she could use it to crack cold cases, catch criminals, and make a name for herself, until one day Lin Shendu said, “The internal code states: Be solemn and vigilant, and always stay within the bounds of proper conduct.” Xie Chichun slapped Lin Shendu on the shoulder and smiled. “What was that?” Lin Shendu thought he was afraid of Xie Chichun's brute strength. It took him a long time to realize there were three things he feared: Xie 290Reads8.8Score—Shelves
39. 139 让 She Wanted Me as Her Lover, but I Had Other Plans 让她当外室，她偏要另谋高枝 Teacher Sweet Tea甜茶老师Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet clearheaded young lady + dashing young general] [Long-planned romance + sweet pampering + the hero is head over heels] Jiang Wan was the only daughter of the Jiang family, born into wealth, with money and beauty to spare. As soon as she came of age, she was engaged to the legitimate son of the Lu family. She had thought they were a match made in heaven, but at a spring banquet, she heard Lu Jingyan say with her own ears: “She’s just a merchant’s daughter. Why would I take her serious —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 将 The General Asks Every Day: Did His Wife Fall for Him Today? 将军每日一问，夫人今天心动了吗 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [From the heroine’s perspective: marriage first, love later. From the hero’s perspective: his secret crush comes true. A story of healing.] Yun Jihuan was born under a lucky star, with a distinguished family, beauty, and talent. Her family cherished her, and she had a childhood sweetheart who was also her fiancé. If all went as it should, she would live a peaceful and happy life, becoming the envy of everyone in the capital. But fate played a cruel joke on her. In a single night, her maternal fa 4.6kReads9.1Score478Shelves
41. 141 柔 Soft Breeze 柔风 Little Fox Ruwei小狐濡尾Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Zhang Cui'e was born into poverty and endured untold suffering amid the chaos of war, leaving her cold in both manner and heart. By chance, she met Li Roufeng, the noble-born gentleman she had admired for years. Li Roufeng had lost everything in the war and struggled to survive, yet his devotion to his country and his refined integrity remained unchanged. Determined to rescue Prince Cheng and help him bring peace to the land, Li Roufeng gradually rekindled Zhang Cui'e's love and passion. In the 9Reads7.9Score—Shelves
42. 142 心EN Her Inner Thoughts Are Overheard, and the Entire Court Gossips Together 心声被偷听，满朝文武齐吃瓜 Carefree Young Master Zhao逍遥赵公子Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + mind reading + System + golden finger + spoiled heroine + play the pig to eat the tiger + comedy + gossip + big talk + sharp comebacks + goofy antics] In her previous life, Song Yaoyao was an orphan. After completing a combined bachelor's, master's, and doctoral program, she became a military doctor. Still young, she worked herself to death in the operating room and was then born into the fictional Tianfeng Kingdom. In this life, Song Yaoyao's father is a fourth-rank vice minis 59.5kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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    This book is really captivating; I was completely engrossed in it, and time flew by! 🔆The female protagonist was born with a "gossip-eating system," though she herself was unaware of it. Her family could hear her inner thoughts and discovered that everything she said was true. To protect her, they never let her leave the house. It wasn't until she was 12 years old and forced to attend a palace banquet that the emperor and his ministers discovered her secret, and thus appointed her as a sixth-rank official, making her a government official in ancient times!

43. 143 为 To Stay Alive, I Pretended to Be the Amnesiac Powerbroker's One True Love 为了苟命，我伪装失忆权臣白月光 Liu Qingwan柳清晚Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted [Comedy / Sweet Romance / Face-Slapping / Bickering Couple / Pretending Turns Real] Zhuang Wan transmigrated into a book and became the daughter of a disgraced official whose family was to be confiscated and executed. According to the plot, she would be sent to the Imperial Music Bureau and reduced to a plaything for the powerful, before meeting a tragic end. Zhuang Wan: What the hell did I do to offend the gods? TAT At that moment, her family was being stripped of its possessions, and she wa 8.2kReads8.9Score1kShelves
44. 144 二 Married Again, Falling Under Her Spell 二嫁，诱她沉沦 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + He pursues her after losing her + Second male lead wins her heart + Traditional historical romance + Fictional setting + Characters and story are entirely fictional] The Xie family’s cousin, Liu Wen Yin, was a stunning beauty, but she was also a fool. Because her birth chart was considered too auspicious, she was promised as a concubine to Xie An when she came of age. Unhappy with his elders’ arrangement, Xie An got engaged to a woman from a prominent family and pushed 2.6kReads8.9Score281Shelves
45. 145 归 Notes from the Countryside 归田记 Big Carp鲤鱼大大Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted To be an emperor does not necessarily mean to be noble; to be a commoner does not necessarily mean to be lowly. The difference between nobility and baseness lies in the goodness or evil of one’s actions. Meng Po’s soup was spilled halfway through, leaving the drinker with hazy memories. This life is ordinary, but there is nothing to fear in being ordinary. With hard work and one’s own two hands, life can still be made good. The young master of the Han family: “My wife may come from a poor family 33Reads8.4Score—Shelves
46. 146 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves
47. 147 归 Coming Home 归宁 Andersen Lives Next Door隔壁住着安徒生Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted Princess Fu Guining married a beggar. Aside from his handsome face, her husband had nothing to his name and was dirt poor. He shamelessly lived off her, yet Fu Guining declared that even though he was lazy, greedy, sharp-tongued, spent money like water, and was fussy and pretentious, she was still willing to support him for the rest of his life! Who could have guessed that when foreign enemies invaded and the kingdom faced life and death, the little beggar would transform into a peerless god of 140Reads8.9Score—Shelves
48. 148 救 Help! The Prime Minister's Legitimate Daughter Smiles as She Wipes Out an Entire Household 救命，相府嫡女眉眼含笑灭人满门 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted (Complete. Clear-headed, unhinged black-moonlight heroine + lovesick, possessive villainous male lead + household and political intrigue + mutual salvation + happy ending) You deliberately seduced me, and I willingly walked into your trap. On the first day after being reborn, Ji Yang opened her eyes and came face-to-face with the man who had opposed her at every turn in her previous life. So she lured him into prison and forced him to do whatever she asked. In this life, she wouldn't just make h 2.1kReads9.2Score291Shelves
49. 149 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.3kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no reincarnation, no time travel, super good, highly recommended! [Shy][shy][shy][shy][shy][shy][shy]

50. 150 大 Master, Your Romance Luck Has Blossomed 大师，你桃花开了 Jiangjiang Is Quite Handsome江江有点帅Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Silly Comedy + Sweet Romance + Fallen Princess + Fake Monk + Devoted Couple + Sharp Tongues] Before meeting Wuchen, Qin Yueliang only wanted to stand on her own two feet and take down anyone who coveted her beauty. After meeting Wuchen, all Qin Yueliang wants is to cling to him and let him take down anyone who covets her beauty. They first meet outside Jing'an Temple. “Master, I’m just a helpless young woman. If you don’t help me, I’ll die!” “Benefactor, take another look at the corpses at your 5kReads9.1Score683Shelves

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