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. 301 怎 What Do I Do? My New Husband Saw Through Me on Our Wedding Night 怎么办，换亲当晚就被戳穿 Year After Year, Reborn年复生生Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted The sun shone brightly on Shen Xuehe's wedding day, yet she broke out in a cold sweat. She knew she wasn't going to marry the man her family had chosen for her, her cousin's intended, Prince Lin'an, but her elder female cousin's fiancé, Lu Cun. Her cousin and she were getting married on the very same day. She didn't know what the future held, and she didn't care what kind of future awaited her. To her, it was only a question of where she would die. On their wedding night, Lu Cun reached out and 4.3kReads8.6Score331Shelves
2. 302 听 I Hear My Heir Doesn't Apply Himself 听说我家世子爷不务正业 Xu Yu许玉Ancient Romance283k WordsCompleted Warning: This is not a grand heroine's political-strategy story! This is not a grand heroine's political-strategy story! This is not a grand heroine's political-strategy story! [“Easygoing,” straightforward heir VS young lady who fiercely protects her husband] A bond from a past life can continue; a dream from this life can come true. After Xie Junqing fell into the water at Huguo Temple, she had a very strange dream. In it, the entire Xie family was executed, and she was forced to become a gove 40Reads8.7Score—Shelves
3. 303 命 The Crown Princess Destined by Fate 命定太子妃 Don't Ask莫问Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Liu Wangshu was a refined young lady raised by the book. As crown princess, she had worked herself to the bone, managing everything inside and out, only to die on the eve of becoming empress. Given another chance, she was determined to keep her distance from that heartless crown prince. But despite all her efforts, the crown prince changed, and she was still the crown princess. Rumor had it the new crown prince was lecherous and cruel. Looking at the smiling man before her, 1.2kReads9.0Score128Shelves

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   I have so many, all purely ancient Chinese romance novels.

4. 304 甄 Empresses in the Palace: The Beloved Jewel of Chengqian Palace 甄嬛传之承乾宫娇宠 Jina, Who Loves Crucian Carp and Swimming in the Yellow River爱吃鲫鱼游黄河的姬那Female-Channel Fanfiction966k WordsOngoing Across three thousand Qing palace worlds, she is always the girl named Wanxi. Her identity may change, but her fate does not: she is destined to be favored, destined to be the most beloved woman in the six palaces. From the prince's residence to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she fights her way forward and wins hearts along the way. The harem is a battlefield, and she is always the winner with the trump card in her hand, cherished above all. World [1]: Empresses in the Palace (Yongzheng) √ Worl 742Reads8.0Score—Shelves
5. 305 玉 Jade Halls and Golden Boudoirs 玉堂金闺 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Li Tian has a clear goal in life: money, leisure, and no worries. She wants to find a kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper, grow flowers and plants, raise cats and dogs, enjoy a little wine, compose a few sentimental poems, and live in blissful seclusion among the hills... Money isn't a problem, and leisure isn't a problem. But why is that kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper always so far away among those hills? 99Reads9.3Score—Shelves
6. 306 家 The Child Bride in Our Home 家有童养媳 Long Sleeves, No Dancing Skills长袖不善舞Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, a chance encounter in troubled times, and a family blessed by heaven] When Xiangsui was eight, her father died. A rebel king had risen up, taxes were increasing, and life was unbearably difficult. Xiangsui's mother was a frail woman. Seeing that her mother couldn't possibly raise her and her younger brother, Xiangsui decided to make sure they could all survive. She sold herself to the Cheng family as a child bride, in exchange for a sack of wheat and twenty taels 2.6kReads8.9Score313Shelves

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   A story of a local farmer and an ordinary man's extraordinary adventures in a chaotic world. He ultimately achieves wealth and honor by serving the emperor, leading a peaceful and uneventful life with a united and supportive family.

7. 307 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 692Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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   Pure ancient romance. The first book features a male lead who fights and snatches the heroine away, even resorting to force! He manages to overtake her later on! The female lead is unexpectedly drawn into a mysterious case, becoming entangled with the male lead. Later, due to unforeseen circumstances, she is forced to leave, only to meet him again, where he remains relentless. The female lead initially tries to escape, but can't break free. The male lead is dark, crazed, and obsessive, wanting only her. The second book is about love at first sight, and the third is a "wife-chasing hell" scenario!

8. 308 小 Little Taoist Priestess, His Highness Has His Eye on You 小道姑，殿下他看上你了 Crayon Immortal蜡笔仙人Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the Great Yue imperial palace is home to a Third Prince. He is breathtakingly handsome and exceptionally gifted, yet his moods are as unpredictable as the weather. Proud, aloof, and absolutely not interested in women! Except a little Taoist nun has somehow managed to get close to him. Everyone says the Third Prince's love star has finally arrived, and waits to see the capital's most notorious beauty tamed. But... “Your Highness, a report: the little Taoist nun is holding the ha 3.8kReads9.2Score495Shelves
9. 309 试 The Alluring Maidservant on a Trial Marriage 试婚丫鬟妩媚勾人 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, both pure and devoted, household intrigue, servant girl rises to become a concubine, the hero is utterly devoted] Lin Wanyu, the top courtesan at Yangzhou's Zuihua Brothel, was chosen by the Wang family of the capital to test their young lady's prospective marriage match. Her beauty was as radiant as a flower, her skin as smooth as ice and jade… Her task was to confirm whether the Wang family's young lady's betrothed, Lu Huaijin, was capable of consummating the marriage… To compl 4.3kReads6.5Score781Shelves
10. 310 浮 Life Is a Blade 浮生如刃 Han Qinggui寒晴归Ancient Romance297k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + revenge + court intrigue + two equally matched leads + devoted couple + growth + ideals] [An avenging woman general who lay low for seven years ✖️ a gentle crown prince who cares for all the people] More than a hundred members of the Marquis of Zhenbei’s household were reduced to charred bones overnight, accused of colluding with the enemy and betraying their country. No one knew that Wen Muqing, the marquis’s youngest daughter, had escaped the sea of corpses and flames. Fr 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's talk about something more refined. This is a female-centric revenge novel, but as the title suggests, it's not a typical wish-fulfillment story. The author's writing is skillful, especially the political intrigue, which is particularly well-developed. The female protagonist fights her way back to the capital from the border, navigating every step amidst calculation and being calculated against. There are no cheat codes; it's all real, hard-fought battles. The court intrigue is incredibly tense. The male lead is exceptionally well-developed, possessing both wisdom and a concern for the world. The romance is restrained yet powerful. The supporting characters aren't just plot devices; each has their own backstory. The plot is currently at a crucial juncture. Recommended for readers who enjoy historical romance novels with a well-developed story.

11. 311 娇 The Delicate Beauty Is Hard for the Powerful Minister to Spoil 娇娇美人，权臣难宠 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + pure historical romance + rekindled love after a breakup + the husband’s long road to winning his wife back] The wealthy Bai family of Yunzhou was wiped out overnight. When their only daughter, Bai Mengjiao, was abducted, she fell off a cliff and injured her head. When she awoke, she had forgotten everything about her past… Pei Huaizhi brought her back to the marquis’s residence, telling everyone she was his younger sis 100Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 将 The General Is Ready to Wed 将军待嫁 Dream Three Lifetimes梦三生Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted The accomplished female general Zhao Chongyi defies an imperial decree and flees her arranged marriage. Zhou Wenran, notorious master of the Tianqi Pavilion, is ordered to capture her. Though they have never met, the two clash briefly in the dark and both end up badly wounded. Zhao Chongyi tumbles off a cliff... When she wakes, she has become Shu Xiaoman, the second daughter of the Shu family in Dongli Town at the foot of the mountain. She also finds a handsome man who has “lost his memory.” The 558Reads9.3Score102Shelves
13. 313 我 I Force Myself on My White Moonlight in the Woodshed 我在柴房对白月光强取豪夺 Queen Bunny兔叽女王Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted I Take Bai Yueguang by Force in the Woodshed —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A short story, you can finish it in about ten minutes! It's about killing your husband! It's about female solidarity! Kill all those scoundrels! It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; the logic is relatively sound, and the writing style is light and enjoyable!

14. 314 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score210Shelves

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    In *The Ballad of the Brocade-Clad Lady*, Xiao Yunhuan navigates the game of power with ease, displaying both intelligence and resilience. She not only faces complex interpersonal relationships but also struggles to make difficult choices between emotion and reason. Each chapter is filled with suspense and profound emotion, making it impossible to put down. If you yearn to see how a woman rises to prominence in ancient society, this book will transport you to a world brimming with wisdom and courage.

15. 315 祈 Pray for Dawn 祈明 Shi Wei诗尾Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted After one crushing defeat, Qi Min, undefeated in a hundred thousand-strong army, was captured alive by Chu Yu. Only then did Chu Yu discover that General Qi Min, who had always been his equal and faced him in open rivalry, was actually a young woman. “Three thousand miles of campaigns, a single sword holding back a million foes.” The world knew General Qi for reclaiming the borderlands and winning renown across the realm, but not for the turbulent life she had endured behind that glory. Qi Min t 1kReads9.1Score126Shelves
16. 316 嫁 Married into the Grasslands: The Wolf King Forces Me to Be His Darling 嫁入草原：被狼王强制娇养了 Flowers Bloom on Deadwood枯木开了花Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted A spoiled little princess who bullies the weak and fears the strong x a proud, brooding, scheming, wild Wolf King [Pure historical romance, marriage before love, both leads are virgins, age gap of about ten years, happy ending, sweet romance, includes a male-male couple unrelated to the main couple or side couples 1, 2, and 3] Ning An is as beautiful as a celestial enchantress and adores all things beautiful. She falls for Su Zimo, the new top graduate of the imperial examinations, whose looks r 12.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    A pure historical romance novel, featuring a sweet and doting protagonist. A princess from the Central Plains sent to marry a foreign ruler × a wolf king from the grasslands.

17. 317 陶 Tao and Li Chronicles 陶李记 The Crown Prince Who Loves Luchuan Braised Pork爱吃陆川扣肉的储君Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted My new work is now available! Please visit Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well. The Peach and Plum Chronicles follows the young Junze and the girl Yuqiao as they leave the village that protected and raised them, venture into the martial world, and then enter the imperial court, all in search of the truth: the mystery of their origins and the truth behind the young man's father's death. But lurking behind 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient sayings, ancient sayings 🤭🤭🤭

18. 318 贵 Your Shop Is Really Busy 贵铺真忙 Sleeves Perfumed With Secret Fragrance暗香盈袖Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted In a moment of greed, Jiang Ruyi took in Ji Shisan, a mysterious injured man, and agreed to pretend to be his wife until he recovered. She thought of it as hiring a free temp for her cosmetics shop. Who could have guessed he’d get into character so quickly, turning into a doting husband who showered her with praise every day and made a show of their affection at every turn? “My wife can make rouge and powder, and she’s an unparalleled makeup artist, too. I’m so proud of her!” “My wife is wond 378Reads9.2Score—Shelves
19. 319 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.9kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

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    Have you read this book? It's so good! The male and female leads are both smart, funny, and straightforward. They ask questions on the spot and never let misunderstandings fester. It's an absolutely satisfying read! You have to go read it!

20. 320 上 A Romance in the Capital 上京缘 Between, Li Ke之间礼可Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Not a transmigration or rebirth story. An old-fashioned setting, a stunning, delicate newly titled noblewoman VS the Seventh Prince, a cold and abstinent man who seems like a spoiled playboy. Scheming within the marriage, intense push-and-pull, devoted one-on-one romance, sweet and indulgent.] When Jiang Jiuchu was little, bandits took her hostage to threaten her father, who was leading a campaign to suppress them. A young man appeared and rescued her, but she missed her chance to repay him. Ye 4.6kReads8.8Score530Shelves

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    It's a good read, a slow and steady read. The little prince in the second book is hilarious, and the extra chapters make it even better.

21. 321 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    High-quality, highly-rated pure ancient romance novels: ① A short and concise novel with excellent writing. The female lead is heroic and valiant, the male lead is powerful and influential, the plot is tight and fast-paced, and it combines national righteousness with romantic love. It's truly super enjoyable. ② A normal palace intrigue and power struggle novel. The female lead is clear-headed, a character who grows and develops, and not obsessed with romance. She rises from a concubine's daughter to become Empress Dowager through countless trials and tribulations. The plot is incredibly exciting, and sisters who like palace intrigue will definitely love it.

22. 322 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    It was good, I just finished watching it.

23. 323 侯 The Marquis’s Eldest Daughter-in-Law 侯府长媳 Huaixi淮西Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Xie Jingxi’s second sister died in childbirth, leaving behind a pair of children. In these circumstances, Xie Jingxi married into the Anfeng Marquis’s household as her brother-in-law’s second wife. After losing both twins, being abandoned by her family, and facing her husband’s distrust, Xie Jingxi chose to live alone in a separate manor for over a decade. Yet in the end, she was still murdered. Reborn, Xie Jingxi resolves to live for herself this time and uncover who killed her. But with no one 953Reads8.3Score113Shelves

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    All three books are quite good and have positive values. My favorite is the first one, it's amazing, and most importantly, it's not overly sentimental!

24. 324 糙 A Rough Hunter Found a Sweet Princess and Cherished Her as His Dearest Treasure 糙汉猎户捡到娇软公主宠成心尖宝 Golden Hairpin, Ah金步摇啊Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple + rugged man + adorable heroine] The most honored legitimate princess of Chu suffered an accident and fell off a cliff. A broad-shouldered, rough-edged hunter found her and brought her home to be his little wife. Princess: “I am the most honored legitimate princess of Chu.” Rugged hunter: “This little woman must’ve hit her head when she fell, but it’s fine. I don’t mind.” Princess: … The princess slapped the hunter across the face and snap 11.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    First book! The female lead is a princess who falls off a cliff in an accident and is taken in by the male lead. She's pampered and spoiled, but becomes depressed after being brought back to the palace. Then the male lead appears and goes to the battlefield to prevent her from being forced into a political marriage! Highly recommended! Second book! The male lead initially deposes the crown prince and is reborn, able to see everyone's information. The female lead is beautiful but short-lived; after her death in her previous life, the male lead goes on a killing spree, using the information to find a way to extend her lifespan. The female lead is very gentle. The male lead suffers from amnesia for a period, but the female lead firmly believes he is her cousin… Highly recommended! Third book! The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a cute, innocent prince who has loved the princess since childhood! Later, due to illness, he hides away to avoid hurting her, which is heartbreaking. After falling in love with the male lead, the female lead resolutely goes to find him and stay by his side! Highly recommended!

25. 325 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance465k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 188Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I can't get over this book that I keep urging for updates every day. I love both the male and female leads, and I also like the ensemble cast.

26. 326 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.9kReads9.1Score352Shelves
27. 327 替 The Substitute Bridegroom 替嫁驸马 Meng Tu孟涂Ancient Romance407k WordsOngoing [Sharp-Tongued but Soft-Hearted Princess vs. Scheming Younger Man Who Is Deaf and Mute] [Arrogant, Headstrong, and Radiant Commandery Princess vs. Powerless Older Man Who Gives In] [Three Couples Are Appearing One After Another...] P.S.: For those who love shipping couples, head to Chapter 44, "Ruyi Seal." The sweet romance of the secondary couple starts in Chapter 93. (The first 42 chapters mostly cover the heroine's growth before she retires after accomplishing her goals, as well as the succes 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, featuring a younger man who substitutes for his wife, his ambitions growing wildly. See the synopsis for the main couple.

28. 328 捡 I Picked Up a War God to Be My Husband 捡个战神当压寨夫君 A Stunning Reflection on a Still Shadow惊鸿照静影Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Also known as: "A Fake Wedding? The Grand Commander Keeps Turning the Act into Reality" [Glamorous, teasing bandit chieftain × cool-headed, steady Grand Commander; strong female lead + marriage before love + amnesia + two powerful leads + happy ending + nation and home] On the third day of the martial arts matchmaking tournament, Ren Huan came across a man. Everyone thought Ren Huan wanted to choose a husband whose martial arts skills matched her own. No one expected her to fall for a sickly-loo 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance! No rebirth or time travel, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love between two strong, mutually flirting partners!

29. 329 少 Lord Shaoqing 少卿大人 Meng Xixi萌晞晞Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Although Shen Liuting was the eldest daughter of the prime minister’s household, she had an unusual dream: to travel through every kingdom and write a book about her journeys. On her fifteenth birthday, Shen Liuting packed her bags in the middle of the night, took her banknotes, and really did leave the country. That journey lasted a full three years... When Shen Liuting returned home on her eighteenth birthday, her parents told her they had already found her a fiancé and even had their birth da 871Reads9.3Score111Shelves
30. 330 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.6kReads9.3Score774Shelves
31. 331 系 The Claiming the Throne Series: Historical Romance Collection 《夺嫡》系列古言套装 Moonset月落Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Palace Intrigue] Popular author Yueluo's trilogy of sweet romances: lighthearted and hilarious, with sweetness turned up to the max! "The Fight for the Throne": A feisty young lady who always gets even × the scheming, lovesick Ninth Prince. A laugh-out-loud, sugar-sweet battle for the throne! "Joy with You": A venomous, calculating king × a clever and decisive queen. A perfect match who will conquer the world together! "A Fine Day Bestowed upon You": 60.6kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves

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    This is truly a divine product!

32. 332 佳 A Match Made in Heaven 佳偶天成 A Little Sweetness from Weiwei薇薇一点甜Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted Beijing headlines, coming soon: The hotshot young Lord Lu, the talk of the town, is actually seeking the hand of a notorious rich girl! Jiang Yuruo, the so-called spoiled heiress: Is he blind, or am I incredibly lucky? Lu Chenyuan, the so-called immortal: I have feelings for you. As a member of the Jinling Lu clan, Lu Chenyuan has known his duty since childhood: serve a wise ruler, discern right from wrong, and uphold justice. For ten years, he shut himself away in a forbidden sanctuary, cultiva 202Reads9.3Score—Shelves
33. 333 庶 The Fortunate Concubine 庶女有福 Leng Chu冷初Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted The third daughter of the Chu family, Chu Lingran, is breathtakingly beautiful, with peerless looks. In truth, she is merely a concubine-born daughter of the Chengbo Marquis household, always cautious and modest, playing the pig to eat the tiger. Her stepmother took a fortune-teller’s words, “This girl will have many descendants,” and sent her to the Crown Prince’s residence to serve as a childbearing tool. But the full prediction was: “This girl will have many descendants, for she is destined t 1.3kReads9.0Score146Shelves

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    A highly intelligent, clear-headed female protagonist in a pure ancient Chinese romance novel—no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and she's quite fertile [laughs].

34. 334 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
35. 335 内 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 Mo Tangtang墨汤汤Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score126Shelves
36. 336 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 90.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
37. 337 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
38. 338 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 905Reads9.3Score178Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, local characters, no time travel or reincarnation. A broken mirror cannot be mended, a light and refreshing story. The talkative young man is hilarious but incredibly responsible and chivalrous. He'll fight for his beloved with all his might!!! All three books are by the same author, truly amazing. Once you read one, you'll definitely want to read the other two.

39. 339 嫡 The Eldest Princess 嫡长公主 Jun Su君素Fantastical Romance213k WordsCompleted As a princess destined to inherit the throne, Lu Ning is at her wit’s end. Her younger brother, the only other person in the family who could inherit the throne, has run away from home. With the throne suddenly thrust upon her, she has no choice but to run away too and search for him. Who would have thought that Lu Ning, newly arrived in the martial world, would fall into a marriage-fraud scheme at a banquet hosted by the Luo family? It turns out the so-called banquet is actually a matchmaking e 347Reads9.4Score105Shelves
40. 340 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.3kReads8.9Score230Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance!!

41. 341 山 Where Mountains and Rivers End 山河尽处 Du Ruodao杜若刀Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [One Heroine | Master of Medicine and Poison | Peerless Martial Arts | Jianghu and Court Intrigue | Devoted to Each Other] Lu Yunqing (Lu Shen) was nearly killed as an infant, but was rescued by her two masters and raised in seclusion deep in the mountains for seventeen years. She mastered extraordinary martial arts and medicine, but after years away from the world, she knew little of social customs and the rules of aristocratic families. After passing her masters' trial, she bid them farewell 3.6kReads9.4Score398Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no reincarnation, no clichés.

42. 342 名 The Famous Constable's Wife 名捕夫人 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Mystery261k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thinks there can’t be a more miserable groom in the world than him: his wedding date was set in a jail cell, he investigated a murder on his wedding night, and he spent his honeymoon running all over the place after criminals. Even worse, his childhood sweetheart of a wife seems to have “ulterior motives” toward him... That would be bad enough, but his superior is “settling a personal score” by assigning him case files that get thicker and more troublesome every time. He can’t go on livi 34Reads9.5Score—Shelves
43. 343 女 The Female General Asked for an Imperial Marriage and Married a Gentle Prince 女将军请旨赐婚，嫁了个温柔王爷 Half at Leisure半清闲Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance with no angst + both leads are each other's first and only + strong heroine and hero + putting scumbags in their place] “Miss Su, why did you choose me?” Jiang Yubai looked at Su Wancheng. “Because you're handsome.” “What else?” “Because you always look so stern. You're less likely to attract admirers.” “But I'm not in good health.” “That doesn't matter. I know a little medicine and can take care of you.” “My life may be dangerous.” “I'm pretty good at martial arts. I can protect 811Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    "The Female General Requests Imperial Decree for Marriage and Marries a Gentle Prince" is a powerful ancient romance novel that tells the intricate love story between a female general and a gentle prince. She is a heroine on the battlefield; he is a refined gentleman in the court. Is their union a sacrifice under the guise of power struggles, or a destiny ordained by fate? The emotions in the book are delicate and profound, moving readers with each turn of the page to this love story that transcends war and palace walls.

44. 344 拒 I Refused the Imperial Palace, Yet Fell Right into the Regent's Trap 拒入深宫，却偏偏落入摄政王局中 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式11k WordsCompleted She refuses to enter the imperial palace, only to fall straight into the Regent's trap. 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, short story, no time travel, no reincarnation.

45. 345 妹 Little Sister, Stop Competing. Your Elder Sister Has Married into a Powerful Family 妹妹别斗了，嫡姐已嫁高门 Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted Household intrigue + marriage first, love later + warrior x young woman Synopsis: Xie Yuxi had an excellent marriage prospect. Her unremarkable, illegitimate fiancé was far more impressive than anyone realized: without making a fuss, he had passed the imperial exam and become its top scorer. In the prime of her youth, she would marry a promising man who was everything she could wish for. How enviable. But after he failed to show up for their arranged meeting at a temple, the top scholar sent som 14.2kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    Purely historical romance, with clear logic and distinctive characters; worth reading three times.

46. 346 箭 An Arrow Falls, and I Meet You 箭落逢君 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted An Arrow Falls, and We Meet 89Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 347 掉 After My Secret Identity Is Exposed, the Scheming Prince Pursues Me to the Ends of the Earth 掉马甲后，腹黑王爷追妻火葬场 Seventy-Two Forms七十二式Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced prince, shrewd and politically cunning ✖️ an intelligent princess with a hidden identity] [Secret identities + two strong leads + winning her back + face-slapping + devoted only to each other] The Great Liang court was in turmoil, with factions stirring and the throne seemingly at risk. The dying words of Old Marquis Shen threw the situation into complete confusion. Emperor Liang sought to thwart Old Marquis Shen’s plans and decreed that Shen Yi'an marry Prince Chen, Jiang Yufeng, 62Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a historical romance novel I wrote myself. It has no time travel, no rebirth, no system, no cheat codes, both the male and female leads are strong, the plot is not angsty, and the pacing is fast. It's purely a historical romance.

48. 348 宁 Peace and Worry-Free Days in Ning'an 宁安无忧 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Peace and Security 864Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 349 无 The Ferry of No Worries 无忧渡 Ou Shu欧舒Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted The year I died, a major event took place in the capital. The top scorer, Qin Lü, married the Prime Minister’s daughter, and the match became the talk of the town. Clutching a farewell letter, I sank into the river, consumed by hatred for Qin Lü. After death, I remained suspended between life and death, filled with resentment and drifting endlessly along the banks of the River of Forgetfulness. Eventually, I became the Netherworld’s laziest ghost official and opened an inn by the river, naming i 838Reads8.6Score175Shelves

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    A nobody from the bookstore is here to recommend myself! I look forward to everyone's suggestions and welcome any criticism. This is my first time writing, so please be kind! Thank you everyone! [Kissing emojis]

50. 350 一 The Love of an Ordinary Imperial Consort 一个普通嫔妃的爱情 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Consort Shen, Zhou Nian'er, was famous in the palace for being practically invisible. But the invisible woman had two faces. In public, Nian'er was dull and timid, always on edge. Behind closed doors, however, she was wanton and uninhibited. Whenever the emperor came to see her, she was sure to tempt him into staying the night. The emperor upheld the virtues of a gentleman, and only when they were alone did he teach her about propriety. How could Nian'er not know that? But this was the only way 1.5kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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