Scheming Powerful Minister, Historical Romance 腹黑权臣，古言

1. 151 亡 The Fallen Kingdom's Princess Opened Her Eyes, and the Enemy Emperor Regretted Everything 亡国公主一睁眼，敌国皇上后悔了 Mu Qingyue木清悦Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Medical skills] + [sweet, satisfying revenge] + [general who dotes on his wife] + [both leads are strong and devoted] + [scheming] Chu Yue transmigrates into the Jing’an Marquis’s household. After spending decades in an enemy country, she racks her brains to earn merit and obtain an imperial pardon that will spare her family’s lives. She opens a clinic in the enemy country, offers a cure for the plague, introduces anesthetic powder and beauty cream, joins forces with pirates, and grows medicina —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a master of both medicine and poison, exceptionally cunning, and possesses very strong moral principles. The story revolves around heartwarming redemption between the male and female leads. The second male lead is extremely controlling. The main couple has a complex emotional entanglement. Highly recommended.

2. 152 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.2kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
3. 153 替 Married Off in Her Childhood Friend’s Place, She Won’t Let the Fake Crippled Prince Go 替嫁青梅，假残王爷不撒手 Fish Heading South鱼南下Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Substitute bride] + [Childhood sweethearts] + [Both are each other's first] + [Female physician] + [Happy ending] Chi Lenuan had loved Pei Zhicheng since childhood. When her older sister fled from her wedding, she staked everything on taking her place and marrying into the prince's household. All she got in return was Pei Zhicheng's cold treatment, and the Chi family's accusation of treason and exile. Chi Lenuan wanted an explanation. She cried, made a scene, and begged. After that, he didn't s 24Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   All of these books feature male leads who are very doting and charming, spoiling the female leads. The female leads are also cute and interesting, not just love-struck, and have their own ideas. They are all very sweet and enjoyable to read.

4. 154 花 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 739Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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   This one is actually quite good.

5. 155 萌 A Cute Fox Descends to the Mortal Realm: The God of War Spoils Her 萌狐下凡：战神王爷宠爆了 Fish Heading South鱼南下Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted A proud and beautiful little fox immortal possesses a bookish young lady of the Marquis’s household with a single move. Her half-sister steals her man, the Crown Prince breaks off their engagement, and the Empress forces her to marry an ugly, disfigured prince who has a “fear of women.” A fear of women... It’s hilarious, and it wins the fox’s heart. She’ll keep her head down in the prince’s manor, quietly build up her strength, complete her mission, and go home... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 156 杨 By the Willow Creek 杨柳依溪畔 Willows Lean Over the Creek杨柳依小溪Ancient Romance84k WordsOngoing A lone Yangzhou slender horse, she ventures deep into the prince's manor. Returning to a place she once knew with a purpose, she disguises herself as an innocent little white rabbit and gets close to him. But halfway through, she falls for him herself. The male lead's inner thoughts: Silly girl. You think I don't know? I kept you by my side so I could keep an eye on you. Still thinking of running? Now that you're mine, let's see how far you get. Scheming beauty who is his unattainable first love —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist of Assassin's Creed is a quintessential "white moonlight" – stunningly beautiful and with an alluring body. She constantly proclaims her dedication to her mission, yet ends up sacrificing her own health. Her life is far more arduous than other female leads, constantly engaged in a performance. While other female leads pity the common people, she cares nothing. When other female leads are attacked by assassins, she turns and screams for help. Despite her excellent assassin's code, she fails to complete her mission and is turned against her by the male lead, eventually turning against her boss. She often marvels at how skilled she is as a female assassin.

7. 157 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.7kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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   These are the hottest themes: 🔥 The female lead isn't a traditionally weak and helpless woman; she's assertive, courageous, and never gives up in the face of adversity. With her wisdom and bravery, she carves her own path through the quagmire of political intrigue. The male lead is a contradictory and charismatic character. He's ruthless and manipulative in the court, inspiring fear in all, yet he reveals a hidden tenderness and deep affection for the female lead. The complementary and clashing personalities of the two spark a powerful chemistry. The supporting characters are also vividly portrayed.

8. 158 皇 Spare Me, Imperial Uncle! The Delicate Little Darling Can't Take Care of Herself 皇叔饶命，小娇娇她柔弱不能自理 One Bite, Five Pigs一口五头猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Domineering Possessiveness + Regent Prince + Imperial Uncle + Scheming Hero + Mutual Devotion + Loyal Puppy] Chu Li was an abandoned baby who had been adopted. Consort Wen made her pose as the ninth prince, a boy, to win the emperor’s favor. But Chu Li was determined to be a lazybones, eating her fill and waiting for death. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. The Regent Prince was supposed to win first place in the autumn hunt, but she accidentally saved the empero 10.2kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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   The male lead is the regent, and the female lead is a prince disguised as a man.

9. 159 及 When the Spring Breeze Turns Warm 及此春风暄 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [The Quiet, Reticent Little Princess × The Roaming Rogue with a Rascally Streak] [One-on-one romance + mutual healing + slow-to-warm heroine + hero who falls for her all on his own] On New Year's Eve in the twenty-third year of Zhengzhi, during the imperial family banquet, Fourth Prince Jiang Jingxian used a longsword to slaughter all his brothers. He ascended the throne with a forged imperial edict and changed the era name to Tian'an. In the first year of Tian'an, Emperor Tian'an sent the princ 5.3kReads9.2Score675Shelves
10. 160 被 Forced to Marry a Lame General, She Couldn’t Be Happier 被迫替嫁瘸将军后她乐得睡不着 January in Winter寒冬一月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The scumbag regrets it and begs her to come back, but she tells him to go to the dogs! + substitute bride + sweet romance + marriage before love + satisfying revenge + strong leads] Ye Xin was forced to marry in someone else’s place. When a woman mocked her, she said, “My husband is not only handsome enough to rival the immortals, he’s also gentle, considerate, and respectful of women. I’m very happy with this marriage.” On the day of Ye Xin’s wedding, Heaven gave her a chance to be reborn. She 89Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is a cold and calculating minister, and the female lead is forced to marry him in his place. She ends up becoming the darling of the male lead's family, a truly hilarious story. The male lead's family stands up for her and helps her take revenge on the scumbag male lead's family…

11. 161 公 The Princess Is Spoiled and Willful, and the Cold-Faced General Defies His Station 公主娇纵，冷面将军以下犯上 Jiang Baofu江宝芙Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only love + intense push and pull + over-the-top pampering + fiercely possessive] [Willful, scheming little princess X cold, ruthless, calculating young general] Shen Ran didn't want to be sent off in a political marriage. On the journey back to the capital under Xie Yanli's escort, she thought up a hundred ways to make him let her go. Play the victim: No. Pretend to be sick: No. Act obedient: No. Seduce him: Yes. She realized Xie Yanli wasn't impossi 12.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    The cunning male lead dotes on his girlfriend!

12. 162 卿 Beloved by You: The Powerful Minister Falls for Her All Over Again 卿卿揽娇：权臣他又沦陷了 Yu He Nanling屿鹤南陵Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Happy Ending + Mutual Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Noble Families + Insecure Older Male Lead (Eight Years)] [Delicate, Beautiful Noble Lady VS Cold, Dignified, Powerful Minister] Just an ordinary little sweet treat. Hope you enjoy it. A saying circulates in the capital: “The flowers of the capital pale beside even a third of the beauty of the Liu family’s daughter.” The Liu family is large and prosperous, but its men far outnumber its 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm really grateful. This new novel is so well-written! The female lead is delicate and beautiful, while the male lead is aloof and noble, yet he breaks all his bottom lines for her. His possessiveness and favoritism are off the charts. It's so sweet it'll make you want to stomp your feet.

13. 163 同 Rising with the Wind: Reborn, the Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 同风起：重生后，侯府嫡女杀疯了 Zhao Er昭尔Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted She is the daughter of a military family, unmatched in martial arts and military strategy. After marrying, she earns military honors for her husband and helps him secure the title of prince. But she never imagined the man beside her was a snake-hearted villain. After falsely tarnishing her father and brothers’ reputations, he had her killed at the Langya Waterside Pavilion. Heaven takes pity on her, granting her a new life in the body of a legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household who shares 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read! The female lead is a cunning and ruthless woman, haha. After being reborn, she takes revenge on her scumbags and rises to the pinnacle of power. The male lead is a stunningly handsome and cunning minister! It's really good! Not the mindless, satisfying kind! The relationship between the two is a push-and-pull dynamic, and the tension is so exhilarating!

14. 164 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.5kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    This is a masterpiece by Bu Hong! It's full of powerful ministers!

15. 165 新 After Mistaking My Groom on Our Wedding Night, the Mad Minister Steals Me Away 新婚夜认错夫君后，疯批权臣窃娇夺爱 Osmanthus-Stuffed Lotus Root桂花莲藕酿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Taking Her by Force + The Chase Is On After the Breakup + Court and Household Intrigue + Male Lead Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Both Reborn + Both Pure + Sweet at First, Angsty Later] On her wedding night, Shang Yunruo has a strange dream. In it, she humiliates her husband’s younger brother, Chu Yan, driving him to become a dark, scheming powerbroker. In the end, he imprisons her in an underground chamber and abuses her until she meets a tragic end. Afraid the dream might come true, s 4.4kReads8.9Score610Shelves
16. 166 绝 Unbelievable! The Scheming Grand Secretary Is Comatose, Yet He Still Got Me Pregnant 绝了，腹黑首辅昏迷了还让我生崽 The Pillow Is Still Shallow枕犹浅Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Rebirth + transmigration + spirit spring space + slow burn + sweet romance) Craftsman Wen Ruan unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of an ugly peasant girl in ancient times who shared her name. She was saddled with debt and a one-year agreement. Seeing her younger siblings sincerely stand up for her, Wen Ruan decided to roll up her sleeves and get to work! She took the bamboo weaving from her space and sold cricket cages and handicrafts, repaired the house, bought land, and sent her younger 14.5kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    👍The scheming prime minister is absolutely insane! He showers the female lead with all sorts of handsome men, claiming he'll solve all her problems! 🤣To make her fall into his arms, this scheming man not only leaves her with debts, but also debts she can't seem to pay off!

17. 167 人 The More Timid I Seem, the Bolder I Get: I Drive the Villainous Power Broker Wild with Desire 人越怂心越浪，反派权臣被我撩疯了 Seven Parts Wine七分酿酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A sunny, optimistic heroine who can put on an act anywhere, anytime x a cool, chaste, brooding male lead] Yu Wan transmigrated into a book, becoming the original story's wicked child bride, whose fate was to die miserably at the hands of the male lead. A disastrous start from the start: when she arrived, the male lead's family had already been poisoned by her original self, and she was holding a bowl of poisoned medicine, offering it to the male lead. She heard herself say, “Husband, drink y 290Reads7.4Score100Shelves
18. 168 首 The Chief Secretary's Adorable Forensic Surgeon Wife 首辅家的法医娇妻 Flowing Water and Clouds水流云Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted She was a forensic doctor in the 21st century. One day, she transmigrated into the body of a farmer's daughter. When her younger brother became entangled in a murder case, she stepped in to save him. The newly appointed county magistrate was impressed by her forensic skills and hired her as the county office's female coroner. For the sake of her family, Xie Ziyun resolutely accepted the new magistrate's offer. She helped him solve one strange case after another, until he rose to become the Grand 11.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
19. 169 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So I'll Marry the Rich but Short-Lived Villain 穿书了，那就嫁富贵且短命的反派 Soft Candy, Sweet but Not Clingy软糖甜不腻Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted [A Devoted Couple’s Sweet Daily Life + Marriage Before Love + Everyone Plays Matchmaker] [Money- and Beauty-Loving, Laid-Back Princess Consort + A Madly Possessive Prince Who Gets Carried Away With His Own Schemes] Jiang Yin transmigrated into a book. While everyone else became the heroine of a sweet romance, she became a cannon-fodder supporting villainess who had nothing but her beauty: a lowborn daughter of a general’s household, traded into marriage by the legitimate daughter to become the b 1.3kReads8.9Score115Shelves
20. 170 奸 The Treacherous Official's Wife: A Book-Transmigrated Heroine's Farming Life 奸臣之妻：书穿女配好种田 Youyou Doesn't Eat Spicy Food柚柚不吃辣Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Farming + sweet romance + family bonds + political intrigue + healing + comedy] Cui Wantang had lived with her old charlatan of a master, dependent on each other. After he died, she was left all alone. Then one day, she transmigrated into a book she hadn't finished reading, becoming the wife of the villainous minister. [The book said Song Yu was a smiling tiger, ruthless and cruel, a lackey and a weapon for the antagonist.] But at this point, Song Yu was only a poor young man who hadn't turned 25.1kReads9.4Score3.6kShelves
21. 171 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 8kReads8.9Score979Shelves
22. 172 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 2.4kReads8.9Score231Shelves

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    The male lead is a cunning and powerful minister who has secretly loved the female lead for ten years. He wields immense power in the court only to be able to stand by her side. The female lead is a clear-headed princess.

23. 173 穿 Transmigrating into a Ridiculously Gory Drama, I Get Tangled Up with the Villain 穿越到够血剧和反派纠缠上了 Zeng Jiayi Yu曾加一鱼Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiwan was a hardworking wage earner. One night, she picked a show to pass the time, never expecting the woman in it to share her name. What’s more, it was a melodramatic romance centered on a male lead. She made a few casual remarks about it, then suddenly found herself inside the show. A burned-out office worker gets swept into the heart of an inner-courtyard struggle, only to be drawn into court secrets and the princess’s unofficial history as well. The original Jiang Shiwan was timid a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cunning regent and a lustful, unloved heiress engage in a game of deception, testing each other's limits. Love blossoms unnoticed by either of them, while the female lead remains fully conscious.

24. 174 死 After Faking My Death, the Male Lead I Raised Turned Dark 死遁后，亲手养大的男主黑化了 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + devoted couple + healing + light political scheming + a touch of possessive romance + serious tone + two heroines) After a car accident, Wen Zhiyu transmigrates into a book. To get home, she accepts a mission: raise Xiao Ji, a future powerful minister who is currently a little beggar fighting wild dogs for scraps. Wen Zhiyu raises Xiao Ji with great care until he grows into a refined and elegant young man. Once he places first in the imperial exam and reunites with his birth fam 11.2kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
25. 175 大 My Lord, Please Spare Me 大人，奴家求放过 The Grown-Up Is a High-Ridge Flower大人是高岭之花Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing As the owner of an inn, she is drawn into a courtesan murder case. Her childhood friend, the one person she has always depended on, is killed, while a powerful minister who stands far above her becomes entangled in her life. Scheming heroine / dark-hearted hero Scheming heroine / devoted second male lead “Your Excellency... I once loved you, but I never will again.” She braves every danger to avenge her loved one. When the killer is brought to justice, the true villain finally steps into the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a madman, the female lead is cunning, both are strong, they investigate cases, seek revenge, and gradually peel back the layers of the male lead's disguise to learn about the female lead's background. When these two madmen collide... It's not a typical fast-paced, satisfying novel, but it gets better and better as you read on.

26. 176 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin Lady × Possessive, Yandere Heir] Intense possessiveness, drawn-out push and pull, both leads' first love, sweet romance, happy ending. She entered the Duke's mansion at the age of five. Patient and discreet, she was always cautious in everything she did. Yet her striking beauty and refined, otherworldly scholarly bearing made others jealous and resentful. The Duchess feared she would attract her precious son's attention. She secretly set a trap at the girl's coming- 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is cunning and ruthless.

27. 177 欺 You Bullied My Mom? My Son Came From Ten Years in the Future 欺负我娘？儿子从十年后穿来了 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [Adorable Child + Transmigration + Raising a Child + Winning His Wife Back] After transmigrating, Qiao Jun finds a son who has come from ten years in the future to find her before she has even married. A son makes life complete. She doesn’t need to marry or have a man, yet she gets an adorable three-year-old. Qiao Jun is overjoyed, but then men start chasing after her. Every one of them wants to be the child’s father. Yan Xiaobao: “If you want to be my dad, you’ll have to get past me first!” Th 95Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a time traveler, the male protagonist is a regent, and their child travels from ten years in the future.

28. 178 错 After Flirting with the Wrong Person, I Became the Villain’s Beloved 错撩后，我成了反派心头朱砂痣 Qu Zhiyi曲知意Ancient Romance691k WordsCompleted [Brothers Fighting Over One Woman | Taking by Force | Forbidden-Romance Warning] The score was just posted, so it’ll go up, sob sob. With her devastating beauty, Song Nihuan was cast into the pleasure quarter overnight. Surrounded by wolves, she caught sight of Young Master Xie, heir to a prestigious clan. She wanted to seduce him. Even if she couldn’t make him fall for her, she could use his influence to escape her lowly status. She stopped resisting the drug’s effects and collapsed weakly into 237Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The cunning and powerful minister, the aloof and unattainable beauty, is the second male lead in this book. It's really good, and the author's writing is excellent.

29. 179 世 Is the Young Lord Pretending to Be a Gentleman Again Today? 世子爷今天也在装君子吗 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance35k WordsCompleted Is the Heir Pretending to Be a Gentleman Again Today? 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The cunning male lead is a powerful minister

30. 180 我 I Am the Regent Prince's Cherished Darling 我是摄政王的掌心娇 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted I Am the Regent's Most Cherished One 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 指 The Commander-in-Chief's Captive Pet 指挥使的囚宠 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted The Commander’s Captive Pet 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 大 The Grand Secretary of the Court of Judicial Review's Blade in His Hand 大理寺卿的掌中刃 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Dali Temple Minister's Blade in His Hand —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 183 冷 The Cold-Faced Buddha Held Her Close 冷面佛爷抱了个满怀 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted The Cold-Faced Buddha Held Her Close 3Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 184 软 Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones 软酥腰，娇妾媚骨生香 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted After one wild night, Song Yihuan was set up by her elder sister and made into a surrogate. No one knew that by day, her elder sister lived in perfect harmony with Ji Lingchuan, heir to Prince Ning, while by night, Song Yihuan took her place, spending the nights in his arms because her sister could not conceive. Song Yihuan thought that once she gave birth, she would finally be free of it all. But the moment the child was born, her sister dropped her virtuous facade and tried to kill the mother 524Reads9.2Score216Shelves

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    It is written entirely in classical Chinese, and although the narrative is slow, it is clear and well-organized, told in a gentle and engaging manner.

35. 185 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Fell in Love with a Male Favorite 穿越后我竟爱上了男宠 The Hungry Mouse Circling the Jar绕缸饥鼠Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted Gorgeous but tragic male lead + Political intrigue and revenge + Unhinged villainous male lead ♡ Kind-hearted heroine + A touch of clueless innocence early on + Survival in ancient times + Growth-oriented heroine Family vendettas and national hatred, mutual salvation, angst followed by sweetness and then more angst, happy ending. ~ Lin Shixi, a recent college graduate, transmigrates into the body of the Lin family's good-for-nothing Fourth Miss, abandoned in a mountain village to die. She bar 228Reads8.3Score102Shelves

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    A carefree young woman encounters a vengeful and powerful minister; they redeem each other. The early stages are slow-paced, a traditional ancient romance novel with delicate descriptions.

36. 186 疯 She’s Gone Mad! The Deposed Empress Raises a Child in the Cold Palace and Plots a Rebellion 疯了！废后她冷宫养崽要造反 When Clouds Warm, Flowers Bloom云暖花开Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Blurb: [A devoted one-to-one romance] + [raising children] + [medical skills] + [powerful leads] In her previous life, she loved too deeply and died in the Cold Palace. After transmigrating through several lifetimes, she is reborn. The moment she wakes... “Your Highness, it's a pair of twins, a boy and a girl! At last, you have a chance to rise above your station. This old servant will go tell His Majesty right away!” Leave the Cold Palace? Ning Yizhen's eyes turn icy. She's a brilliant all-roun 8.1kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    The whole book is full of ironic twists and turns, with the male protagonist experiencing a dramatic chase after his wife. The pacing is well-balanced, and the story features heartwarming moments between mother and child, as well as loving moments between husband and wife, making it a very enjoyable read.

37. 187 全 After Everyone Got Their Happy Ending, the Teacher Dropped the Act 全员HE后，夫子他不装了 Huan Dushou Loves the Sai Bei Rabbit喜欢塞北兔的幻毒兽Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + System + powerful official + devoted to each other + female solidarity] When Chu Changning woke up, she discovered she had become the short-lived Fourth Princess in a novel. Bound to a life-changing System, she has one mission: save the original female lead and prevent the tragedy of the crown prince forcing himself on her and destroying her family! If she succeeds, she can return to reality and claim the five-million-yuan lottery prize! Desperate to go home rich, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

38. 188 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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    The male and female protagonists were betrothed since childhood. Due to a misunderstanding, the female protagonist thought the male protagonist didn't want to marry her, so she took the initiative to break off the engagement. After the engagement was broken off, the male protagonist tried every means to be with the female protagonist, petitioned the emperor for a marriage decree, and after the marriage, he pretended to be weak and timid, gradually scheming against the female protagonist. It's a short story, very sweet, and the plot is quite complete.

39. 189 水 The Ink-Wash Sword That Slays the Heavens 水墨诛天剑 I Have Ten Cents我有一毛钱Eastern Fantasy255k WordsOngoing I knew this book might flop, but I never imagined it would flop this badly. Since that's how it is, I'll just write the rest of the story for myself. “No cheap tricks, no System, no harem, not a power fantasy. Enter at your own risk.” An ink painting devours the entire world, leaving only a small portion of humanity alive. Chu Mengyun, an ordinary modern man who learned martial arts as a child but gave them up to work for a living, transmigrates along with all of humanity to a fantastical world —Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book to you guys. The protagonist is amazing; he transmigrates to all of humanity and is practically the Great Ruler. (He got chopped up by a cow.)

40. 190 病 The Possessive Power Minister’s Guide to Spoiling His Wife 病娇权臣宠妻手册 Late Day晚昼Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + super-sweet one-on-one romance + secret identity revealed + supernatural ability + forced to become the villain’s beloved] A straightforward beauty who never stops flirting vs. a charming, laid-back fox of a man Shen Zhixia transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character with a high chance of dying. But she could see whether the threads around people’s wrists were red or black: red meant affection, black meant dislike. And she even had a handsome man 1.7kReads9.2Score191Shelves

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    It's so good! (♥∀♥) I love watching it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

41. 191 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 84.3kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves

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    🐾Here it comes! Xue Qingyin, a character from an ancient romance novel, transmigrated into the body of a spoiled supporting female character. Unloved by her father and brother, and severely prone to romantic entanglements, she was utterly rejected by her beloved. Ultimately, she was forced to marry the philandering Prince Wei, spending every night alone in her chambers, her ending tragic. She thought, "Let's be bold! Why not choose Prince Xuan? Anyway, he died young, and I can live a beautiful life as a wealthy widow." Xue Qingyin was incredibly pampered. Not long after entering the Prince's mansion, she demanded that He Junting carry her on his back—fine, but only in exchange for nights of backache and leg weakness! Where was the "spending every night alone"? Wait a minute. This isn't what I read in the book! What happened to Prince Xuan being described as cold, aloof, and uninterested in women?

42. 192 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 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    He traveled from a thousand years in the future, finding everything strange and walking alone. He was fortunate to meet his mentor, who guided him like a gentle spring breeze. He was fortunate to serve as an official, advocating for the people. But his greatest fortune was meeting Shen Jiasui, who understood his heart and mind, guiding him through life like a beacon.

43. 193 寡 Nowhere to Run, the Obsessive Chancellor Steals the Widow as His Bride 寡妇无处逃，偏执丞相抢亲了 Mysterious Peach Blossom迷之桃夭夭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Fake Widow Heroine, Female-Oriented Power Fantasy, Domineering, Forced Marriage, Shameless) Overworked office worker Cen Xi is fed up with her two bosses treating her like a scapegoat, so on a whim, she goes to a temple to complain to Buddha. Buddha can't make sense of her behavior, so he sends her to another world to complete a task and experience firsthand the miserable life of a woman who transmigrates to another world. What does she get from the start? A widow's identity, a son and a dau 5Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is cunning yet devoted; it's a sweet and charming historical romance novel, really good! [Kissing emoji]

44. 194 穿 Into the Story: The Prime Minister’s Transmigrated Wife 穿书嫁首辅，锦鲤甜妻旺全家 May You Never Waste Your Youth卿不负韶华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A gentle, slow-paced farming story, lucky charm, sweet romance, no golden finger, male lead is reborn, with a natural-disaster escape along the way.] Jiang Sui transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as a background character who didn’t even get a name. But the moment she heard the name Xiao Hechuan, she didn’t hesitate to take her sister’s place and marry him, even though Xiao Hechuan was still a fool at the time. She knew that before long, the fool would recover and go on to pass the impe 20.3kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    A story combining elements of a prime minister, transmigration, and rebirth. 🌾🌾🍀 The female lead, through various coincidences, comes to the male lead's side 💞. As they spend time together, they gradually develop feelings for each other, and ultimately, the two love each other for life, growing old together. ☀☀ The male lead eventually becomes the powerful prime minister, wielding immense influence in the court. 🍀🌺🌺

45. 195 通 What Does a Bedchamber Maid Want? Money and a Handsome Man, of Course 通房图什么，不就图个财色兼得 Knowing Warmth and Cold知暖知寒Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Transmigration + Fiercely Protective Hero + Both Leads Have No Prior Relationships + Playing the Fool to Outsmart Others + Pregnant Escape + Heroine Builds Her Career Later] Liu Yiyi transmigrated into the body of one of the four concubines the Duchess of State was about to give to her young lord. For money and freedom, Liu Yiyi decided to compete for the position and become the young lord's favorite. - The young lord's grandmother: “The Pei family has never had a concubine 2.6kReads8.7Score354Shelves

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    🍬What should you do if you discover that your brother-in-law, who has always treated you coldly, has his eye on your own sister? Qin Ce: Let me think about how you tried to stop me from marrying your sister...

46. 196 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: The Chief Minister Is Wooed Again 农门悍妻：首辅大人苏又撩 Lychee Snow Foam荔枝雪泡Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Song Zhaoxi transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s foolish ex-wife, married off to bring him good fortune. Despicable relatives, a bare-walled home, and a miserable life. Song Zhaoxi wipes away a bitter tear, rolls up her sleeves, and gets rich. The despicable ones line up to kneel and sing her praises! The only person she fears is the male lead, known as the Living King of Hell. Luckily, she got the supporting female character’s script, so she can run away whenever she wants! - E 8.3kReads9.2Score858Shelves
47. 197 夫 The Reborn Madam Has the Chief Minister Anxious Every Day, Fearing She’ll Divorce Him 夫人重生首辅日日焦虑被和离 Ling Fei Yan凌菲烟Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Qinglan is reborn on the very day her mother-in-law forces her to find a concubine for her husband. It seems that every misfortune in her past life began that day. Because of this, she and her husband grew further and further apart, until he neglected her, her children felt no closeness to her, and she was almost abandoned by everyone. She stood by Xie Yunge as he rose from a down-and-out scholar to the most powerful grand secretary in the court. She spent her whole life enduring and holdin 3.2kReads8.7Score268Shelves
48. 198 愿 May You Journey Through Every Dawn and Dusk, While I Rest My Head by Your Side 愿卿度朝暮，为君枕山河 May Wealth Pour Into My Pockets万贯入我财Ancient Romance544k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + devoted to each other + doting love + possessiveness + ruthless pursuit] A shameful spring dream... Gu Yunke dreamed of a handsome man, as beautiful as an immortal, pinning her to a grand chair and lavishing her with affection. Her hair was disheveled, her body slick with sweat, and in the dream he took her completely... But the man wasn't her husband. He was her husband's fourth uncle, Shen Beixiao! - In her previous life, Gu Yunke had admired the heir apparent, Shen Jingyan. 352Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Both leads are virgins and the story is sweet and romantic! The male lead flirts with the female lead the whole time. He's cunning and manipulative, and he puts on a show when they're alone together, acting pitiful while also being a macho man who loves to act cute! At first, the female lead is afraid of him and tries to avoid him, but he only gets more enthusiastic. When he's injured, he leans on her for comfort. Later, his cunning side comes out, and he stops pretending and starts having sex every day!

49. 199 穿 Transmigrated as a Merchant’s Daughter, I Fled the Famine, Opened a Shop, and Supported the Future Prime Minister 穿成商户女，逃难开店养首辅 Mu Zhi Yu木知聿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Du Lanyue ends up in another world and, through another stroke of chance, marries a hardworking, ambitious farmer’s son. Her in-laws are diligent, practical, and kindhearted, and her husband’s studies are going wonderfully. But they live in a time of chaos, and who knows when danger might strike? With no other choice, the family packs up and flees. They cross mountains and rivers, climbing over mountains and fighting wolves along the way. The husband and wife work together, l 1.2kReads8.6Score126Shelves
50. 200 团 The Beloved Princess: The Mad Prince Is Jealous Again 团宠王妃，疯批王爷又吃醋了 A Coconut Tree一颗椰子树Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Pure Historical Romance The first time they met, Ning Zhinian was accidentally arrested by the famous Prince Zhao. In the cell, the little white rabbit trembled nonstop and shouted, "Hero, spare me! I promise I won't steal peach cakes again!" The man looked utterly exasperated. Once they got to the bottom of it, they discovered they'd arrested the wrong person. From then on, the little rabbit was caught in Prince Zhao's carefully plotted pursuit. - Ning Zhinian is the legitimate daughter o 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel features a male lead who is indifferent to women and only loves the female lead. The male supporting characters unconditionally favor her throughout. It's highly recommended! Pure historical romance is always a must-read! The female lead is a beautiful, kind-hearted, and well-educated woman from a respectable family with strong moral values ​​and a sharp mind. There are no cheat codes or omniscient perspectives for the female lead. It's a sweet and fluffy story! A clever and witty girl who grows through experience versus a cunning and calculating wolf in sheep's clothing. The plot is logically clear and smooth, and everyone has very positive values! The romance unfolds gradually, with sweet moments delivered through the plot, not artificial sweetness. It's visually appealing! A pure historical romance with a male lead and female lead, a sweet and fluffy story, featuring competition, both leads being virgins, and a good match. Highly recommended for those who enjoy sibling relationships! It features men of all tastes, not the typical naive and innocent type. The main appeal is the strong sense of competition, with the female lead being fought over by a bunch of men. Crucially, the female lead is clear-headed and not just love-struck! The female lead is sweet and adorable, but after being targeted by the male lead, she becomes increasingly persistent. The male lead is rather eccentric! The female lead grows through experience and isn't born with all the skills.

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