Looking for Ancient Times Transmigration Stories About Being Born into the Past and Living a Serious Life. I’ve Always Thought People Back Then Were Smarter Than Us 求胎穿认真生活的古穿，我一直觉得古人比我们更聪

1. 151 表 The Young Lady Doesn't Want to Marry, She Just Wants to Cause Trouble 表小姐不想嫁人，只想搞事 Heaven Rewards Diligence道酬勤Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted The good news: A corporate drone transmigrates into the body of a government official’s daughter. The bad news: After only a few years of good living, her family is stripped of its assets and exiled. Her entire family is dead, so she has no choice but to seek refuge with her aunt. But she’s treated like a poor relative who’s come to mooch. Yun Sumu slaps a 50,000-tael IOU down in front of her aunt. “Pay up!” 351Reads6.0Score110Shelves
2. 152 王 A Concubine’s Daily Struggle to Stay Alive in the Prince’s Manor 王府侍妾的苟命日常 Panda Little Moneybags熊猫小财迷Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Intense Household Intrigue + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven + Everyone Has Eight Hundred Schemes] After transmigrating into the body of a concubine in the Prince of Jing's residence, Xie Run only wants to live in peace and, ideally, reach a hundred years old. At first, everything in the prince's residence is orderly. The prince shares his favor equally, the princess consort's position is secure, and the secondary consorts and concubines know their place. Who could have guessed that ever 23.3kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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   ① The female protagonist died of illness in her previous life. After transmigrating, she became very health-conscious and cautious, prioritizing survival. She eventually became empress. The power struggles within the imperial court are intense and bloody. Runrun (the female protagonist) is self-aware and only seeks self-preservation. ② The main plot revolves around a woman disguised as a man scheming in the imperial court. I really like Cheng Jie's character; because she doesn't belong to this era, she is calm and clear-headed, showing no mercy to her enemies yet possessing great love and compassion. The female protagonist's official duties are practical; she manages to advance the technological level. The ensemble cast is excellent; each named character has their own story and growth trajectory. ③ The lives of the two maids are quite realistic.

3. 153 寒 A Scholar from a Humble Home 寒窗读书人 Ding Kai, Who Loves Pepper-Salt Rice Dumplings爱吃椒盐豆粽的丁凯Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Bystanders: Xu Sandan’s life is over (watching the drama unfold…) Family: What’s going to become of Sandan? (worrying…) Xu Heng (Xu Sandan): My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s (striving…) A story about Xu Heng, who transmigrates into a desperate situation from the start. With a disabled body and a poor family, he fights against a cruel fate step by step through his own efforts, ultimately turning his life around. An uplifting story about farming, cozy everyday life, and hard work. P.S. Ther 4.2kReads8.6Score322Shelves

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   The high value of the imperial examination essays is fully demonstrated here.

4. 154 胎 Born into a Woman-Supreme World, I Embrace a Carefree Life 胎穿女尊世界，享受摆烂人生 Shu Shu Shu舒舒疏Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted System + born transmigrated + matriarchal world + multiple male leads Too many people transmigrated due to various accidents, causing the world to collapse. To maintain order, the world's consciousness found the “me” from my previous life and struck a deal: in exchange for a miserable next life, I would be reborn with my memories and a System, free to live a life of doing nothing. When I grew up, people were always trying to get me to stop lazing around. Little did they know that even if a sal 1.9kReads8.8Score127Shelves
5. 155 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
6. 156 白 The White Moonlight Noble Consort’s Daily Life in the Harem 白月光贵妃的后宫日常 Yuanzi Eats Mulberries元子吃桑葚Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted (Cover used with permission) With an illustrious family background, breathtaking beauty, and the distinction of being the emperor’s moonlight, Jiang Hui should have found life as a Noble Consort effortlessly easy. Unfortunately, the sisters in all but name in the Eastern Palace, wave after wave of beautiful candidates from the provinces, and the supposed substitutes who resemble her in looks and bearing all tell her the same thing: no one can walk unscathed through the imperial harem. [Alternate 24.3kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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   There couldn't be a book more fitting to its title. The female lead comes from a noble family and grew up alongside princes, becoming the male lead's "white moonlight" (ideal love). However, she initially has a childhood sweetheart and betrothal to a prince. Before her coming-of-age ceremony, the male lead, to prevent her marriage, plots to kill the prince and crown prince, becoming the undisputed heir to the throne. He then persuades the emperor to bestow the female lead upon him as a concubine to secure his ascension (because the male lead had already been given a principal wife upon reaching a certain age, but due to her not being the heir apparent, her status was relatively low, and he unexpectedly killed the crown prince). The story then unfolds as the female lead schemes against the entire harem, including the emperor. Of course, the male lead is also incredibly cunning; he also schemes against the female lead, but she anticipates all his schemes because they are all based on assessing the extent of her feelings for him. In a way, it's quite a romantic story.

7. 157 封 A Maid in Feudal Society 封建社会的丫鬟 Storyteller from Shu蜀中说书人Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted Qiu Qi, a million-follower content creator, dies in an earthquake and is reborn in ancient times. After her soul is shaken by the experience, she spends eight years as a fool. When her parents return to their hometown, they abandon her, and she falls into the hands of a procurer, who sells her as a maid to a wealthy household. From then on, Qiu Qi becomes Qiu Qi... 2.5kReads9.1Score222Shelves
8. 158 嫡 The Youngest Legitimate Daughter 嫡幼女 Hard-to-Fathom Little Libra难以捉摸小天秤Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted This is a modern-day college student's story of transmigrating to ancient times. Wang Jiayu is an ordinary college student who unexpectedly transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and marries the childhood friend who has always been by her side as she grew up. What a turn of events! But after transmigrating, Wang Jiayu finds herself born into a wealthy family, getting to experience what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in her mouth. It's simply amazing. Her degree in electronics isn't much 1.1kReads6.2Score105Shelves

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   A sweet ancient romance novel about a child who is reborn into a newborn, featuring childhood sweethearts and a serious approach to life. There are no special abilities or advantages to the protagonist.

9. 159 胎 Reborn as a Sweet Little Girl, I Can Hear the Villainous Family’s Thoughts 胎穿乖囡囡，反派全家读我心 Seven Treasures Gilded in Gold七宝鎏金Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Reborn + adorable child + pampered by the whole family + feel-good power fantasy + mind reading + golden finger] When Yu Yao realizes she was born into a novel as a cannon-fodder villainess who keeps bringing disaster upon herself, she feels utterly doomed. Her inner commentary skills are already maxed out! But can someone explain why her whole family seems to have transmigrated too? Why are they avoiding danger even faster than she is, when she has the full story as a guide? Everyone seems a l 19Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 假EN After the Fake Heiress Was Mind-Read, the Cannon Fodders' Personas Crumbled 假千金被读心后，炮灰们人设崩了 September's Gentle Sweetness九月微甜吖Ancient Romance680k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + everyone’s darling + System + zany comedy + devoted couple] Jiang You Ning transmigrates into a melodramatic novel about a real heiress and a fake one. At first, all she wants is to survive by taking out the original male lead, then work hard to make money and reach the top. But for some reason, aside from the male lead, who is seriously focused on his career, why have all her good friends’ characters gone so wildly off the rails? … Real heiress: She’s my sister, eve 10.9kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    🍀The male lead's cheat ability is a flat screen in his head. His favorite thing to do is to laze around like a couch potato. Suddenly, his father is struck by lightning and he gains the ability to read minds. From then on, his lazy life is completely over [crying]. 🍀🍀 [Transmigration + Pampered by a Group + System + Silly + Both are Clean] Jiang Youning transmigrated into a tragic novel about a real and fake heiress. Originally, she just wanted to survive, try to kill the original male lead in the book, and then work hard to make money and reach the pinnacle of life. But for some reason, all her good friends' personalities collapsed ridiculously? [Thinking] She accidentally became the pampered by a group. 🍀🍀🍀Ancient Romance Cute Baby + Tyrant + Transmigration + Metaphysics + Alternate Universe!!! + Sweet Pampered by a Group + Going Crazy) Yu Chixi transmigrated into a book and became a cannon fodder who was abandoned by his mother at birth, survived in the later stages but was captured and brought back to the palace to become the female lead's stepping stone [crying]. Yu Chi Xi, feeling utterly hopeless and resigned, waited for the plot to unfold. But then her parents, who could read minds, started complaining, and suddenly the entire plot changed. Yu Chi Xi: ??? Did I transmigrate into the wrong book?! [Shocked]

11. 161 被 After Being Cast Aside: Cui's Daily Life 被休后，崔娘子的起居日常 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted [Born into an Ancient Era + Alternate History + Strong Female Lead + Historical Romance + Lighthearted Daily Life + Male Lead] Cui Xiao, a modern-day corporate drone, died after pulling an all-nighter at work. When she woke up, she discovered she’d been born into the Cui family of the Da Li Dynasty. She was ready to lie flat and enjoy a life of having everything handed to her, but things turned out to be more complicated than she’d imagined. First, she was unlucky enough to get stuck with an irr 5.6kReads8.9Score600Shelves

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    [Already added to wish list][Already added to wish list] Jing Wei's gaze swept past Nong Lin and landed on Cui Qingyi. The person he thought about day and night was dressed in a black, fitted outfit, revealing her slender waist. He wondered if it was the work of her maid. The village head's jet-black hair was unadorned, with a braid starting at the back of her head and ending at the ends, revealing her delicate features and making her look neat and capable. Jing Wei wore a bright red nightgown, which was not as neat as his outer garment. The belt was loosely tied, revealing his well-defined chest. Hehe

12. 162 自 After Blowing My Cover, I Was Born into the Cultivation World 自爆后，我胎穿到了修仙界 Fruit Lover, Especially Mangoes爱吃水果爱吃芒果Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Beloved by the Whole Female Cast] [Both Leads Have Pocket Dimensions] [Strong Male and Female Leads] [Extra Sweet] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only Love!!!] After the apocalypse, women became scarce, and the women at the bases were reduced to breeding tools kept by the strong. Unwilling to lose her freedom, Lu Wenxin struggled to survive alone amid hordes of zombies. After killing too many high-level zombies, she was tracked down by the Zombie King. She chose to self-destruct, taking 1.1kReads7.0Score105Shelves
13. 163 宫 Palace Intrigue Begins Before the Selection 宫斗从选秀前开始 A Cluster of Flowers一丛花令Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she endured a life of hardship and instability. From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an to a government courtesan available to any man, she finally escaped a life of being passed from one man to another, only to jump from the tiger’s jaws into the wolf’s den. She walked on eggshells at every step until she finally became the real power behind the prefect’s household. But the misery of her first half of life had already left her body broken beyond repair. Only o 7.5kReads9.0Score742Shelves

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    These three books are all of different types. One features a reborn protagonist, while the other features a native female lead. The first two books both feature intelligent, capable, and not love-obsessed female leads with good writing. ⭐The third book features a native female lead who suddenly gains mind-reading abilities and helps her father solve cases; it's a sweet and heartwarming story, and the female lead is also very intelligent.

14. 164 全 After My Family Read My Mind, All the Villain Personas Crumbled 全家反派读我心后，人设都崩了 Meow Jinjin喵金金Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [The short dramas Dawnlight Enters the Dream, Shaking the Realm and The Baby Goes to Court, While the Villainous Family Hears Her Thoughts are now available.] Original title: The Whole Family's Character Changes After They Hear My Thoughts [Transmigration into a book + whole family can hear thoughts + pampered darling + alternate world + tyrant + sweet romance + unhinged + no-brainer] Wei Chixi transmigrates into a book, becoming a doomed side character who is abandoned by her mother at birth, o 17.7kReads9.5Score3kShelves
15. 165 当 When An Lingrong Becomes Sheng Molan from The Story of Minglan 当安陵容穿成知否盛墨兰 Yun Xiao Doesn't Eat Glutinous Rice Balls云箫不吃元宵Female-Channel Fanfiction493k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come out and will go up~] Drama-version An Lingrong + drama-version The Story of Minglan + loves her daughters + a clueless, adorable little System + no bashing the original characters + respect for characterization + breaking up the original couples After dying from a plate of bitter almonds in the Cold Palace, An Lingrong opens her eyes again and finds herself the concubine-born daughter of Sheng Hong, the Assistant Prefect of Yangzhou: Sheng Mo Lan. In her previous life, 4kReads8.8Score424Shelves

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    A time-travel story set in ancient times, a delightful tale of two fans of the classic tale "The Story of Minglan" and "Empresses in the Palace," featuring a loving daughter who heals and women helping each other. I especially loved the epilogue, which revealed how later generations recorded the heroine's daughter eventually becoming empress, laying the foundation for an era of equality that followed.

16. 166 大 The Happy Daily Life of the Court Judge's Daughter 大理寺少卿之女的快乐日常 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance659k WordsCompleted [An imaginary ancient setting + mind-reading + everyday life + comedy] [There is a male lead, both leads are each other’s only partners, happy ending. The romance is a slow burn, but sweet, so dive in without worry.] [This isn’t a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story, but I promise there’s no angst!!! The heroine can read minds, but only under certain conditions. Her golden finger isn’t all that powerful, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Read the title! This is a warm, everyday-life story. 40.5kReads9.2Score16.8kShelves
17. 167 穿 Transmigrate: A Concubine's Journey to Adulthood 穿越之庶女成长计划 Just Juju是橘橘吖Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted Her birth mother was a favored concubine, yet she was raised by the principal wife. Qing Wanyue thought she was in for a terrible start, but unexpectedly, she thrived in this unfamiliar dynasty. Starting March 30, two chapters will be updated every morning at 8 a.m., for a daily total of 6,000 words. 7.1kReads8.2Score560Shelves

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    The concubine's legal mother raised her to a good end.

18. 168 重 The Quiet Life of a Reborn Embroiderer 重生绣女的平淡生活 A Little Physician一个小郎中Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted After being born into ancient times, Lin Yue has no ambition to change the world. She is just an ordinary person who wants to live a peaceful life. But life is always full of surprises. Fortunately, Lin Yue has a bold heart and can deal with life’s unexpected turns rationally, building herself a reasonably happy life. There is no golden finger, and people in ancient times are no fools. 6.8kReads8.7Score589Shelves

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    This is truly a hidden gem of a seemingly ordinary novel. The male protagonist is merely a background character throughout the entire story, and he doesn't have a name at all, only a nickname. But strangely enough, it doesn't feel odd at all; in fact, it's quite enjoyable.

19. 169 穿 Transmigrated as a Farmer's Daughter with Many Babies, She Is Spoiled by the Crown Prince 穿成农女多胎了，她被太子追着宠 Serene Heart, Inked Words清心墨言Ancient Romance407k WordsCompleted [Hopelessly lovestruck Crown Prince VS clearheaded woman who transmigrated] After receiving her university acceptance letter, Wen Wanyan went on a graduation trip to the south with her best friend. But while burning incense at a famous temple, she suddenly fainted. When she woke up, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a body before birth! An eighteen-year-old soul in a newborn's body: unable to walk or speak, and forced to drink breast milk! Wen Wanyan nearly passed out on the spot!!! 1.4kReads8.6Score132Shelves

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    It's so good! It doesn't artificially lower the intelligence of those around the female lead just for the sake of the female lead's halo.

20. 170 剑 When Sword Cultivation Failed Me, I Took Up Both Alchemy and Cultivation 剑修无望后，我丹法双修 Xu Xu Shi Ye徐徐是也Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Cultivation + Reborn in the Womb + Alchemy + Coming of Age + Not a Sword Cultivator + No Romance Reborn in the womb as an ordinary village girl, I thought I’d live out my life according to plan. But who could have guessed that cultivating immortality was actually possible? From then on, I set foot in the world of cultivation. My spiritual roots and talent are pretty good, but there’s no shortage of people more gifted than me. I don’t have a top-tier cultivation background. I did meet an old ance 36.8kReads9.1Score4.6kShelves

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    These are all reincarnation stories, and they're all different types. In the first one, the female protagonist is reincarnated into a fictional dynasty. She accepts her new identity well and starts cultivating immortality to cure her mother's illness, becoming a disciple of a sword cultivator. However, she has little talent for swordsmanship but is very talented in alchemy and cultivates diligently. There's no romantic pairing. In the second one, the male protagonist has to start learning from the womb, and he has to work hard and compete fiercely to maintain his high-class image. In the third one, the protagonist isn't cultivating immortality but is reincarnated as a prince. He's a bit carefree but still quite reliable, insisting on having only one queen. He even raids the Japanese pirates' stronghold and sterilizes them all. The emperor is also quite humane. Overall, it's a relatively lighthearted story. Highly recommended!

21. 171 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 234.7kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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    What makes this ordinary person think he can be more powerful than the ancients?

22. 172 我 I’m the Favored Son of Heaven in the Cultivation World 我在修真界做天之骄子 Kuntukutakatika昆图库塔卡提Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted No heroine + no romance + a goofy comedy (P.S. This is a silly, funny slice-of-life story, so don't take it seriously!) A story for female readers. If you're feeling down, come take a look! My dear readers, the world may be full of disappointments, but please believe that hidden in all the cracks and bumps are the little sweets fate has secretly tucked away. If you're unhappy, imagine you're the protagonist and grow alongside them! The author will write you a joyful, carefree world. What does it 34.1kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
23. 173 始 After I Toyed with and Abandoned the Ill-Tempered Villain, I Caved 始乱终弃乖戾反派后，我认怂了 Bend at the Waist折腰Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [A volatile, crazy, jealous male lead x a bright, clearheaded, adorable girl] [Sweet and satisfying romance + not a strong female lead + winning back his ex + possessive romance + childhood sweethearts] Blurb: Jiang Yu, who was born into an ancient setting, fell in love. Her sweetheart was her childhood friend, the handsome young heir of Prince Jin’s household, Helan Qing. He was highborn, with a slim waist, long legs, and plenty of tricks up his sleeve. He was sweet-talking, generous, and gorge 215Reads9.1Score—Shelves
24. 174 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves

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    All are above 9 points. 145 Is worth watching repeatedly. 5 Has mind-reading abilities. 2 Is a bit of a slacker. 3 Is all about the female lead making money, making money, making money.

25. 175 开 Fleeing Famine from the Start, I Cling to the Villainous Powerbroker 开局逃荒，缠住反派权臣的腰 Tea Tea Li茶茶黎Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Space + stockpiling + natural disasters + imperial examinations + farming] Chi Xingyue transmigrated into the body of a kitchen maid in the Ling family, the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. A slave from the start, she’d be sold off after the family was raided in ten days, then die in a flood in Jiangnan a month later! Chi Xingyue cried out, “No way!” and immediately latched onto the villainous big shot. Ling Jiheng was handsome, skilled in combat, and rich. Most importantly, he survived to the en 10kReads9.0Score975Shelves

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    (1) Both the female lead and her son are reincarnated. The female lead tries her best to live well in ancient times, and her son studies hard to take the imperial examinations so that they can live well in ancient times. Both of them work very hard. (2) The female lead is not reincarnated, but the male lead is. Moreover, the male lead is a 20th-century time traveler. He is a soldier who died in 1973 while fighting a spy and was reincarnated in ancient times.

26. 176 胎 Born in the 1960s? No Problem! This Baby Has a Huge Space! 胎穿60年？不怕！奶宝空间大！ Yi Yi Says一一说Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted She gets an incredible pocket space right after graduating, all thanks to a soft, squishy little baby. Well, with no other choice, she has to stock up on supplies and transmigrate! Time is short, the task is huge, money is scarce, and there are lots of little ones to care for! Other people transmigrate with their souls. Why did Li Xixi transmigrate straight into a baby’s body? She even has to struggle her way out into the world and work hard to support her family! And she has to save her poor li 1.6kReads8.8Score123Shelves
27. 177 胎 Born in Ancient Times, I Pick Up Scraps Behind the Protagonist 胎穿古代，在主角后面捡漏 Me and the Clouds我与云上Ancient Romance768k WordsOngoing [Alternate World] [Farming] [Business] [Political Intrigue] [Golden Finger] [Romance] (The love interest appears fairly late) Written entirely by hand. This is a new author's first work, so please be kind. After being targeted by a patient involved in a medical dispute, Li Qiaoyu transmigrates to ancient times. She doesn't regain her memories until she's two years old. Her family is fairly well-off for a village household, but everyone has their own agenda. At first, Li Qiaoyu just wants to keep 11.6kReads7.3Score1.1kShelves

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    They're all very intelligent, and the people around them fit the historical context perfectly. The protagonist's background is also quite novel—there's a rural girl who's actually a powerful minister in the cabinet. It's a coming-of-age story. I started looking for something similar after finishing this series, but haven't found anything yet. Any recommendations?

28. 178 自 I Sold Myself into Servitude! From Little Maid to First-Rank Madam 自卖为婢！从小丫鬟到一品夫人 Nan Yiyi南漪漪Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Born into a new life + maid + ensemble cast + cozy everyday life + slow and steady pace + light harem intrigue A few caveats: not a strong female lead, no golden finger, and an ensemble cast. Lin Sui'an was born into a poor farming family in ancient times. Before she could use the knowledge from her past life to help her family prosper, the harsh realities of life forced her to sell herself. She ended up as a young maid in the Pingning Marquis's residence. Lin Sui'an thought she would never see 31.9kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves

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    This is the only reincarnation story I've read so far. It doesn't have any cheat codes; the female protagonist lives a cautious and earnest life in ancient times.

29. 179 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Making Money to Support the Family, Starting as a Little One 穿越古代，从萌娃开始赚钱养家 One-Humped Camel单峰骆驼Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted A mishap during rebirth sent me into the womb of an ancient family. From the start, I was an adorable toddler, with friends losing their baby teeth. I began farming and supporting my family as a child, and I founded a gang without cutting corners. My brothers and sisters each had their own talents. I had none, but I did have a golden finger: My soul could fly out of my body, and I came back with a pile of benefits. Even the emperor had to rely on me to take the throne! After decades of farming, 465Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    How about a reincarnation in ancient times? Or maybe "The Splendid Era"? Or 15, "Miss Biao's Opening Chapter"! Choose whichever you like!

30. 180 中 Will Winning the Lottery Kill Me? The Princess Reborn in the Womb Turns the Tables Through Dreams 中奖就嗝屁？胎穿公主靠做梦翻盘 Barcelona Day巴塞罗纳日Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted What kind of unbelievable luck does it take to win the Super Lotto jackpot? And with ten tickets, no less!!! A whole hundred million! And she actually went and croaked from the shock?? Xiao Yuntang is furious with herself! Luckily, when she opens her eyes, she’s transmigrated into a princess of the royal family. The baby hasn’t even had time to catch her breath when she learns: Her brother is a bringer of bad luck? Her mother consort is out of favor? Her allowances are being cut? It look 1.8kReads8.8Score154Shelves
31. 181 茶 The Tea-Playing Little White Flower Is Sweet and Obedient 茶艺小白花，她又乖又软 Grapes Are Quite Sweet葡萄挺甜的Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.8kReads8.9Score108Shelves

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    This fits perfectly. It's a reincarnation story, about living life earnestly, without any special advantages, and the female lead is a bit weak. Please don't criticize, thank you.

32. 182 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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    These two are a must-read for any reincarnation story. The first one is by an award-winning author, who is incredibly talented 👍🏻. It's a family ensemble piece, telling the story of a family that goes from being so poor they can't afford food, sharing a stolen piece of pastry, to becoming the most prestigious family in the world. ⭐️ The author's writing is truly excellent. Despite the clichéd premise of a family of transmigrated villains, the author has managed to create rich and three-dimensional characters, crafting a story that blends humor with sadness.

33. 183 胎 Born Into Ancient Times: The Beloved Little Sister Takes Charge 胎穿古代：团宠小妹来当家 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles Smell So Good炒粉真香Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Cozy Everyday Life + Business and Getting Rich + Farming + A Love That Goes Both Ways After being born into the family, Lin Xiaomei grows up poor, yet cherished by her parents, doted on by her grandparents, and protected by her older siblings. She secretly vows to give her whole family a better life! She may not have many skills, but she was once a top student with an exceptional memory, studied painting for twelve years, and specialized in unusual products in the e-commerce world. So, while rai 27Reads6.7Score—Shelves
34. 184 独 The Beloved Young Lady 独宠娇女 Brows Like a Song曲如眉Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted The seventh young lady of the Su Cheng Marquis' household was a chubby little flatterer as a child. Everyone said, “What a worry. Will this girl ever find a husband?” Who could have guessed how much a girl can change as she grows up! The chubby little girl turned into a breathtaking beauty. Everyone said, “What a worry. So many people are asking for her hand. Who should she marry?” The beauty sharpened her knife with a wicked grin. “Damn it, I'm going to kill that bastard who's been spreading 7.8kReads8.4Score544Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn into a prestigious family, is pampered by her family, and lives a serious life!

35. 185 末 Born Into the Apocalypse, I Arrive Just as the Prince’s Mansion Welcomes a Blessed Princess 末世胎穿之王府刚生了个福公主 Yao Shunying药顺莹Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Yin Zeling had just transmigrated from the apocalypse and was completely dumbfounded. Who am I? Where am I? It would have been one thing to transmigrate into a little baby, but what kind of person transmigrates into a mother's womb? Her parents were a prince and princess consort, and she had three older brothers who doted on her. At the palace, all the important people doted on her too. Her imperial uncle even gave her the privilege of living wherever she wanted. Born with good fortune, the Fort 297Reads7.7Score—Shelves
36. 186 在 Life as a Kept Man in Ancient Times 在古代吃软饭的日子 Uncle Chen Who Loves Honeycomb Egg Yolk Pastries爱吃蜂巢蛋黄角的陈伯Ancient Romance529k WordsCompleted Someone asked Lu Chao how he became the youngest Minister of Works in the empire. What was the secret to his success? Lu Chao glanced at the person beside him and smiled. “First, you need to have a general for a wife.” The story of Lu Chao, a modern-day corporate drone who accidentally transmigrates to ancient times. He originally plans to lie flat, but ultimately becomes a wise minister of his generation. 5.7kReads8.8Score421Shelves

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    A modern-day workaholic, Lu Chao, unexpectedly transmigrates into ancient times, hoping to settle down. Initially intending to slack off, he unexpectedly becomes the youngest Minister of Works in the dynasty thanks to his incredibly powerful general wife. From being ridiculed for being a kept man, he rises to become the most successful man in the court. Listen to his witty banter as he builds his career, witness the wonderful daily life of a husband and wife working together, and experience the ultimate thrill of a transmigrated success story.

37. 187 慢 The Slow-Witted Genius 慢半拍的大聪明 The Chubby Guy Who Loves to Write爱写作的小胖Modern Romance811k WordsCompleted (This story is set in a fictional world and is not intended to be historically accurate. There will be a male lead, but he'll just be a supporting tool character. If that's not your thing, don't read.) Can you believe it? I was a genius in my past life, but transmigrated into the body of a little fool! Bai Lingxiu, nicknamed Tangtang, gazed up at the sky, slowly raised her sleeve, and wiped away the drool trickling from her mouth. What kind of hellish treatment is this? The everyday life of a ge 9.1kReads8.7Score575Shelves

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    I'm laughing so hard! [Laughing and crying emoji] The female lead is a reincarnation. Her mother fell and was born prematurely, causing her clever brain to be trapped in a slow body. Everything she does is slow. Every time she wants to poop, she tries to remind her parents, but it's over before they even realize it...

38. 188 权 A Powerful Minister's Rise to Power 权臣强势上位手札 A Little Novice Monk一个小沙弥Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Strong male lead + calculating and devious + possessive pursuit + doting romance] The male lead is not a virgin. Read with caution if that bothers you. Willows sway beside the flowing river, but youth waits for no one. Yang Qingshao never expected to open her eyes and find herself transformed into a beautiful young girl in the bloom of youth. Her parents arranged a match for her with the Zhao family, whose head was a vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Everyone praised Zhao Lingyun, the l 6.2kReads8.5Score452Shelves

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    Forced love, sweet romance novel. Feel free to add it to your favorites. I love it!

39. 189 胎 Born into a Matriarchal World, I Bring Honor to My Family 胎穿女尊后全家靠我光宗耀祖 Xi Cheng Ya希成吖Ancient Romance451k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [Reincarnated Before Birth] [Everyone's Favorite] [Special Abilities] [One-on-One Romance] [Devoted to Her Husband] [Alternate World] Song Yu was a plant research doctor in the apocalypse, as well as an all-around ability user. She kept her powers hidden and lived as an ordinary person in a base. To her surprise, an accident made her transmigrate to a world where women held power. She was even born anew in her mother's womb, staying there for eight months before finally maki 256Reads7.0Score—Shelves
40. 190 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    It's not a reincarnation story, but the characters' intelligence is definitely online. Xiao Wangshu is a business tycoon who transmigrates into the body of a treacherous minister's eldest daughter. Her father is a domineering figure, and the female lead is ruthless and resourceful. The plot is fast-paced; she takes down the original female lead in one fell swoop, never delaying until tomorrow. The schemes are truly amazing. It's completed and worth reading, and the love story between the male and female leads is super sweet. Lin Yunzhu is also a cannon fodder supporting character who transmigrates into a noble family. The whole family uses both overt and covert schemes to escape their predicament. The whole family is intelligent, and the eldest sister and Lord Pei are my biggest regrets. Mianmian's family... Well, a stunningly handsome father (the epitome of intelligence), a heroic and incredibly powerful mother, a seemingly loyal but actually cunning reborn brother, a seemingly foolish but actually food-loving sister, and a taciturn and germaphobic cousin. All the characters in the book are intelligent, except for the original female lead. Song Xiangbai's writing style is humorous and witty, with strong imagery. His words really move me, so I'll give it a try.

41. 191 胎 Born with a Farm: The Extra-Lucky Baby Brings the Whole Family Wealth 胎穿带农场：超旺福崽带全家暴富 Sour Soup Dumplings酸汤饺子Ancient Romance986k WordsCompleted Jinzhu died! Jinzhu came back to life! Jinzhu was born into an alternate dynasty and settled in a small mountain village. Her parents dote on her, her older brothers adore her, her younger brother listens to her, and the family lives in happy harmony. Life starts out hard and poor. No worries. With a pocket dimension in hand, the world is hers! Watch Jinzhu use her pocket dimension to grow grain and fruit trees and raise livestock, helping her parents work hard to build a fortune. The Jin family 140Reads7.2Score—Shelves
42. 192 只 I Just Want a Bite of Meat, So Why Make Me Take the Imperial Exam? 只想吃口肉，非要让我考科举 Luoluo Feathers洛洛羽毛Ancient Romance835k WordsOngoing A lighthearted, humorous slice-of-life story. Shen Qingyun transmigrates into the body of a poor farm boy in Qingshan Village, Great Qian, whose family can barely keep food on the table. Instead of using his adult wisdom to turn his life around, he devotes it all to figuring out how to get meat to eat. He tricks his cousin and schemes with the neighbor kids. Other people get beaten up, while he gets to satisfy his cravings. When Grandpa suggests sending a grandson to school, Grandma shows her “k 45kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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    These two are excellent, engaging imperial examination novels with vividly portrayed protagonists that easily create a sense of realism.

43. 193 胎 Born into a Farming Family, I Spoil My Whole Family into Big Shots 胎穿种田后，我把全家都宠成大佬了 Pen Branch笔枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Born into another era + farming + pampered by the whole family + child prodigy + food + childhood sweethearts] Modern-day academic high achiever Song Changle worked hard for over twenty years, then transmigrated into a newborn and got to start all over again. Well, she’d become a baby in a poor farming family in a remote mountain village. What? The family had nothing, her father had been framed, enemies were everywhere, and the whole family couldn’t count on having food from one day to the next 136Reads6.7Score—Shelves
44. 194 综 A Comprehensive Qing Dynasty Journey: Splendid Elegance 综清穿：锦绣风华 Drunk in the Flower Fields花田醉Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted (Alternate Qing Dynasty setting + Space + System + Slow Travel Through Worlds + Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Story) Her golden finger is seriously overpowered. She can torment anyone she likes, but never the heroine. There may not be a love interest in every world. (A quick heads-up: this is a Qing Dynasty crossover story. The heroine will transmigrate into all kinds of roles. If that's not your thing, feel free to leave. There's no need to tell the author you're dropping the story, or to stic 13.1kReads9.2Score749Shelves
45. 195 手 With AI in Hand, I Take the Imperial Exams. Who Can Outdo Me? 手握AI考科举，谁润得过我？ Clear Breeze Fish Balls清风鱼丸Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + court politics + farming + alternate history + daily life...] Wu Di, courtesy name Yanzu, was a transmigrator and the top scholar of the literary path in the second year of Jinghe, the best in the land! At sixteen, he became the top scholar, achieving the highest honors in all six examinations. Riding high on his success, he galloped through Chang'an, taking in all its flowers in a single day. His brilliant essays seemed heaven-sent, his deft brushwork blossomed across t 10.6kReads8.1Score834Shelves
46. 196 大 The Strong Farmer Girl's Leisurely Life 大力农女的悠闲生活 Snowflakes Falling on a Winter's Day冬日雪花飘Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted Luo Jinyun had just gotten into university when she transmigrated, becoming a baby still in the womb. That wasn’t even the worst of it. Her new family was desperately poor. At least they had no awful relatives, which was what pleased her most. 604Reads6.6Score—Shelves
47. 197 快 Quick Transmigration: This Host Has It Rough 快穿这个宿主有点惨 Lone Leaf Boat孤叶舟476k WordsCompleted (The heroine grows over the course of the story; the male lead is up to fate.) A golden finger falls from the sky! That’s right, it’s a pocket dimension! A quick-transmigration portal! That’s right, this story is all about hopping from world to world! Once the System comes online, the Host’s life is destined to be full of excitement! With a pocket dimension, she can store anything she wants, and as much as she wants! With a portal, she can freely travel through three thousand little worlds. How 74Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    It started slowly but finished strong – this is the book for me, believe me, everyone! I absolutely love it! [Kissing emojis] I can't bear to take it off my bookshelf!

48. 198 清 Qing Dynasty: Bewitching the Emperor 清穿之妖媚惑主 Li Yue A梨月阿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Qing Dynasty setting + System + no romance] Xueli was a snake demon who had spent five hundred years cultivating deep in the mountains. When a tribulation thunderbolt left her barely clinging to life, she seized a passing System. She then sought to absorb imperial dragon energy and accrue merit in the Qing palace, hoping to transform from a serpent into a dragon. World One: Nala, mother of Wanfu World Two: Borjigit, principal consort of Yinzhen World Three: Niohuru, Empress Xiaozhao of Kangxi W 11.4kReads9.1Score762Shelves
49. 199 古 A Guide to Surviving as a Lowborn Son in Ancient Times 古代庶子生存指南 Ms. Cabbage包菜女士Ancient Romance412k WordsCompleted [The male lead transmigrates without a golden finger; domestic family life; studying for the imperial examinations; the female lead appears late; fictional historical setting] After transmigrating as the concubine-born son of a civil official in an unknown dynasty, Huaize planned to take life easy and be a contented freeloader in the ancient world. But Huaize had hoped to keep to himself, only to discover that in an age when collective punishment was common, everyone in a prominent family had 7.9kReads8.4Score600Shelves

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    [Sparrow Eats Masterpiece][Sparrow Eats Masterpiece] The male protagonist is reborn as the son of a civil official, wanting to be a parasite, but he has no choice but to embark on the path of the imperial examination, without any cheat codes.

50. 200 引 Letting the Wolf In: I Snagged a Prime Minister as My Husband 引狼入室：拐个首辅当相公 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted Chen Ying transmigrates, but before she can enjoy life as a wealthy official's daughter, she suddenly falls on hard times and becomes a country girl. Fortunately, her good luck never runs out, and benefactors help her at every turn. Gu Yinxian is entrusted with looking after the Chen family. As time passes, he notices that whenever the little Chen girl calls his name, it sounds as though she's bringing him good fortune. Her cousin has her eye on Gu Yinxian, so while Chen Ying goes over the accou 208Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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    A life lived earnestly, a warm family, a wise father—I forgot halfway through that the female lead was actually a time traveler! The story unfolds slowly and steadily, and the male lead's emotional changes feel very realistic. The back-and-forth is quite entertaining, and the male lead's mother is a quirky character too, haha! The ending was a bit rushed, but the beginning was really great! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

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