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1. 201 黑 The Underworld's Illegitimate Daughter Is Forced into Love by a Possessive Prince 黑道庶女，被病娇王爷强制爱了 Ah Gan Gan啊柑柑Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhuo, the youngest chief physician in Jin City and the underworld’s eldest daughter, should have had a smooth life, until her family was uprooted. She was hit by a car while scavenging for scraps and woke up on a bridal bed, expected to bring good fortune to a dying man! Her groom was vicious and treacherous, and intended to take her down with him before he died. To survive, she prolonged his life on the spot! Shen Yanqing lived one more day. “Can you treat me?” “No.” A gold ingot appeared 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A hot-tempered, greedy, and straightforward divine doctor, a humble concubine's daughter, meets a seemingly gentle but actually ruthless and sickly prince. The female lead takes advantage of others in public and takes advantage of the prince in private; she's always got a way with her mouth. The male lead is awkward and hesitant, but after acknowledging their love, although he stops talking, he'll still force himself on her. A sweet, refreshing, and funny story.

2. 202 侯 The Marquis’s Legitimate Eldest Daughter 侯府嫡长女 Leaves Swaying叶子潇潇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ji Mingxin transmigrated into the body of the legitimate eldest daughter of a marquis’s household, abandoned at her maternal grandparents’ home for more than a decade and forgotten by everyone. She simply shrugged it off. She learned medicine, trained in martial arts, and built a thriving business. The Ji family’s legitimate daughter was granted a marriage, and her match was a dissolute young lord known throughout the capital for drinking, gambling, and womanizing. When her younger stepsister th 10.1kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
3. 203 都 I’ve Made the Emperor Furious, So Why Hasn’t He Come to Kill Me? 都把皇帝气炸了，怎么还不来杀她 A Deer in the Wild有鹿在野Ancient Romance655k WordsOngoing [Alternate setting + historical romance + infrastructure building + woman disguised as a man + career in government as the main focus + no couple] (Female lead A, extremely doting, fated bond) Jinnian, a PhD in biochemistry, transmigrates to ancient times after a car accident. Facing execution by the current emperor, she studies the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty and His Majesty’s temperament, then sets out to defy him. Every day, she recklessly teeters on the edge of death! Her death wish never 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   When Pang Hu accompanied the Emperor and Empress to Qianmin County, he immediately took a liking to Tao Yao, a female volunteer at the boundary marker. The usually iron-blooded and cold-blooded commander of the Imperial Guards would secretly stare at Tao Yao's back and smile foolishly, even thinking about how to get to know her, completely forgetting that he had originally come to kill Jin Nian.

4. 204 世 The Crown Prince's Consort Turns Dark After Being Reborn 世子妃重生后黑化了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses] Chu Miao was born the eldest legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's residence, but her life was switched at birth with a village woman's daughter. When her family finds her, she becomes a pawn of her parents and the imperial family. She is deceived into marrying Xiao Rongjin, the legitimate son of the Prince of Pingnan. Her father-in-law is a war god who has never known 7.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
5. 205 小 The Comeback of a Minor Official’s Daughter 小官之女的逆袭之路 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Heavily revised!!!] Fictional setting! [Sister story: The Noblewoman Marries Down: The Prosperous Female Merchant Queen Has Begun] “Ah Yao, go back to Letian. Father will come get you in a year.” But one year passed, then another, and Father never sent anyone to fetch her. Well, they say a new wife means a new father. She can live just fine without them. She can pick up some seafood and earn a little money to support herself, though it seems the sea has more than just seafood. Later, she picks 691Reads8.5Score135Shelves

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   Indigenous sayings about farming and beachcombing

6. 206 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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   The first book's female lead dies right at the beginning... But thankfully she's reborn. Overall, it's quite good and very funny [smirk]. The second book's female lead uses her brain to build her career; it's an unconventional time-travel novel [heart]. The third book needs no introduction; everyone should have heard of it—the story of those beautiful women whose lives were wasted under the red walls and green tiles [crying]. The fourth book has well-developed characters, delicate portrayals, and very positive values!

7. 207 这 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Little Forest Whale森森小鲸鱼Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   I've been following this relatively obscure historical romance novel, and I absolutely love the female lead. She's beautiful, strong, and tragically unlucky, though incredibly powerful. She's ruthless towards the male lead in the early episodes, and the story is full of suspense and mystery. It's really good! 🔥

8. 208 穿 Transmigrated to Become the Most Beautiful Empress 穿越之倾世皇后 Jin Yiyi金依依Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Female Lead: Jin Feiyao, plays the fool while hiding her strength + transmigration + clever and beautiful + fiercely protective] [Male Lead: Jun Yue, scheming + ruthless and decisive + devoted exclusively to the female lead] [Jin Feiyao was a university student in the 21st century. She transmigrated while painting...] She wakes up as the daughter of the prime minister. Well, this is nice: good food and drink. When in Rome, make yourself at home. What? I have to enter the palace? Become the empe 17Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   You can check it out; she first becomes the emperor's apprentice and then a loving husband and wife—it's so sweet!

9. 209 盈 A Secret Fragrance Hides a Needle 盈盈暗香藏绵针 Classmate Xiao Nan小南同学Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted [Cool-headed, decisive heroine x scheming, devoted hero] [One-on-one romance + revenge + rebirth + court intrigue + palace and household drama] Xia Yanxiang always knew what was expected of her as the legitimate daughter. She drifted through life, waiting for fate to make its arrangements, never imagining that she’d be framed by villains and lose her entire family. Not a single friend or relative would be spared. Reborn, Xia Yanxiang abandons her meek little-flower act, brings out her scheming h 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, and the male lead is a cunning prince. The male lead secretly loves the female lead in both his lifetimes, but despite receiving a lot of love from his family, the female lead is completely oblivious to romantic feelings. Ahhh, so captivating!

10. 210 寒 The Winter Cicada Still Sings 寒蛰不住鸣 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted [The Grand Minister of the Dali Court × a married heir's wife, purely historical, male lead has a secret crush, both leads are each other's only partners, crime-solving, female supporting character transmigrates into a book] Dong Shushen, the daughter the prestigious Dong family had recently acknowledged, was married off as the Prince of Rong's heir's second wife. His household already had concubines. For three years, while the heir was stationed away with the army, she worked herself ragged man 126Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The writing of "The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and the Crown Prince's Consort" is excellent! The male lead is pure in body and mind! It's about unrequited love and forceful acquisition! The plot is unconventional, with a second female lead who transmigrates into a book, but instead of female rivalry, there's a sisterly bond!

11. 211 2 The Bizarre Little Town I Bought for 250 250淘到的怪奇小镇 Long-Browed Daxia长眉大夏Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Open World ✖️ Infinite Transmigration Want to party with famous figures like Li Bai and Einstein? Warning! This book is full of Easter eggs! Hold on tight! The miserable coder Zhen Tianzhen accidentally falls into a town of famous figures beneath a glass dome, beginning his “Ridiculous Life 2.0.” Here, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei come from parallel universes and don’t even know one another. Li Bai is lovesick and crying as he gets drunk, Confucius is fretting over parenting problems, and eve 331Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This is the book for those who love ancient Chinese suspense and infinite flow! It features a new way of playing the divine path in the apocalypse, where actors level up through singing, recitation, acting, and fighting, and audiences inside the body control life and death. The fraudulent dungeons are cleared purely through wit and verbal battles. Every chapter has a fresh and imaginative plot, the ensemble cast is exceptionally well-written, and the ending always subverts expectations.

12. 212 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves
13. 213 宝 Baochai Locks Down Dream of the Red Chamber 宝钗锁红楼 Mu Shu沐书Female-Channel Fanfiction203k WordsCompleted With smooth prose, a well-crafted plot, a wildly imaginative premise, and an old-world feel, this story has no simpering white lotus heroine, no self-sacrificing saint, and no romance. After transmigrating as Xue Baochai, she discovers that her original form was a “Snow Spirit.” Starting at Iron Threshold Temple, she does business with the imperial family, buys half the kingdom, and stirs up the waters across the four seas, eight wastelands, and three great rivers... How will this Dream of the R 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic and elegant fanfiction of Dream of the Red Chamber, with a reasonable plot, smooth writing, and a tight, engaging storyline. It's imaginative, not overly sentimental or overly virtuous, and keeps you entertained all day long!

14. 214 再 She Returns with Prayer Beads on Her Wrist 再归来，表小姐手戴佛珠 All of You, Get Out of My Sight都给朕退下Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Four years ago, she was framed and sent away to a nunnery. Four years later, she returns a far cry from the frail, easily bullied girl she once was. She plans her every move and has none of her former girlish romantic notions left... 1. The male and female leads are both each other's first and only. 2. I aim to update with 4,000 words a day. If you don't like reading an ongoing story, feel free to save it for later. Please don't drop it, really, don't drop it! Otherwise, I won't be able to 1.5kReads6.9Score204Shelves

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    This is a new book! The female protagonist is initially framed and sent to a nunnery. She returns four years later, completely different from her former weak and easily bullied self. She is now cunning and calculating, devoid of any of the girlish emotions she once possessed…

15. 215 被 After That Old Man Hit Me, I Really Did Transmigrate and Become Empress 被爷打后，我真穿越做了皇后 Silent Kindling默燃不语Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted The moment Chu Lingruo transmigrates, she lands in hell mode: her birth mother died young, her dowry was stolen, and her scoundrel of a father and stepmother even want her to “take her own life.” She strikes back by knocking a servant unconscious, escaping the mansion, and making a public accusation in the street, using public opinion to rip away the Shilang household’s mask of virtue. Just as she carefully plots her next moves, a reborn woman kneels before her and offers up “memories of the f 1Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    [Note] I'd like to recommend this new historical romance novel. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official. After transmigrating, she first takes revenge on the villains, then seizes power and rises to a high position. It's all about satisfying the reader! (Note: Because the author isn't very good at writing beginnings, you might want to read a couple more chapters before deciding whether to continue reading. Thank you so much! [Heart emoji])

16. 216 长 Chang'an Like a Dream 长安如梦 Oil-Blasted Prawns油爆大虾Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted [Cold, stunning female assassin VS wicked, aloof regent] Red walls and white snow, splendid towers and pavilions: she once thought they would bring her a lifetime of joy, never imagining they would instead lead to a life of drifting and displacement. Born in a time of chaos, one is as fleeting as a mayfly. Ten years together earned her nothing but a white pawn on a chessboard, casually thrown into a tangled game. Her life became like a duckweed on the water, tossed about in the palm of another's 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    [Heart] Completed, pure ancient romance. I really like the female lead's character. She's highly skilled in martial arts and proficient in perfume making and face-changing. She's tough, resilient, and decisive. Even when betrayed by the person she trusts most, she doesn't wallow in sadness. She's both cool and sassy.

17. 217 重 The Reborn Noblewoman Is Irresistible: The Crown Prince Falls for Her Again 重生贵女太勾人：太子又沉沦 Sangmu's Little Shoulder Pole桑木小扁担Ancient Romance452k WordsOngoing The rating has just been posted and will rise later. [Radiant, alluring, healing noblewoman × gentle, obsessive, wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing crown prince] [Both reborn | Both virgins | Happy ending] As Yan Ningwei lay dying, she was forced to swallow a lump of flesh and blood. It was a piece of Xiao Yun’s heart. Her husband had been killed because of her. That was a piece of her husband’s heart. The common folk said the crown prince had the bearing of an immortal and the bones of a crane. One day, 2.2kReads8.3Score295Shelves

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    [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking] Bright, alluring, and healing noblewoman X Gentle, obsessive, seemingly innocent but actually cunning prince

18. 218 流 Exiled: The Phoenix Returns to the Capital 流放之：凤归京华 Dolphins Can't Swim海豚不会水Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Strong Leads] [Exile] [Infrastructure Building] [Ensemble Cast] [Golden Finger] Shen Ruoqing, the "Noble Benefactor Who Will Stabilize the Nation," as foretold by the Imperial Preceptor After sleeping for ten years, she awakens on her wedding day and is exiled to the northwest alongside Xiao Qinghe, the wrongfully accused Prince Ding. She thought she was facing certain death, but she has supplies from across time and space. She melts gold to forge a message and uses thunder and fire to break th 10.7kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves

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    Highly recommended! This new ancient-style female protagonist novel is amazing. A modern researcher transmigrates into the body of a legitimate daughter and is forced to marry a prince. The prince, who has returned from his campaign, promises her freedom. The plot is incredibly addictive.

19. 219 穿 Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder in a Cross-Dressing Romance 穿成女扮男装文里的炮灰 Tenant Who Hates Cats讨厌猫的租客Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Su Lingluo wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a tragic novel about a woman disguising herself as a man. She has become a cannon-fodder character who willingly serves as the heroine’s substitute for the sake of her family. To avoid that fate, she does her best to help the heroine hide her identity, turning a tragic romance into a sweet one... 61Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel tells the story of a girl disguised as a boy and her lover, a pageboy, who transmigrates to an ancient academy. It's completely angsty, although there is some angst in another storyline. Both endings are happy.

20. 220 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    Without going into too much detail, Tomato's works are unique in their ancient Chinese style; there are no cookie-cutter storylines!

21. 221 闺 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Mo Qinghan墨清菡Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, mutual unrequited love

22. 222 休 After Divorcing Him, the Demon God Descended Upon My Home 休夫后，魔神大人降临我家 Xiao Xiang Ke小向壳Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted After Divorcing Her Husband, the Demon God Descends Upon My Home 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart] The female lead is both clear-headed and hilarious. She rolls her eyes at her ex-husband, the immortal, for his heartfelt confession, while the demon god descends from the sky, charming and seductive. The contrast is off the charts, and you're always looking forward to what new antics she'll pull in each chapter…

23. 223 月 The Moon Shines Full Over Epang Palace 月满阿房 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + strong female lead + history + satisfying revenge + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Su Fuying transmigrates into the body of a young refugee from Zhao during the final years of the Warring States period. To survive, she takes her family to Qin and opens a small bookshop in Xianyang. With her modern knowledge and business acumen, she not only makes the shop thrive, but also happens to save the young Ying Zheng. He grants her the title of “Lord Anping,” drawing her into the t 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend time-travel romance novels!

24. 224 承 Chengning 承宁 A Little Stick Named Yi一支木小易Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Historical romance / Love at first sight / Mutual devotion / Healing each other / A touch of court intrigue] Ning Chuchu: They all say I look like my elder sister, the Empress, but I have no desire to enter the palace. Above the clouds, untouched by the mundane world, with spirit in his eyes and beyond anyone’s reach: that is the kind of young man I like. One glance was all it took for me to fall. I’m rebellious to the core. I only pretend to be a delicate young lady so I can get close to him w 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about a woman who only wanted to get close to him and use him to escape her fate as a substitute, but unknowingly fell in love with him under his care and love. He had been planning to get close to her from the very beginning.

25. 225 焚 The Buddha’s Son with a Burning Heart 焚心佛子 Sacred Lotus Island圣莲岛Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted [Forbidden Romance + Mad and Demonic + A Cool, Ascetic Buddha Who Descends from His Pedestal for Love + Extra Sweet + A Touch of Angst + Seduction] Qing Jue, the most beautiful Buddha in the Three Realms, was as cold and chaste as a block of ice. Then he met Su Mei, the enchantress sent by the Demon Clan. To steal his Buddha essence, she disguised herself as a nun in plain robes and drew closer step by step, her eyes brimming with affection as she deliberately flirted with him: “Master, you si 10.4kReads8.7Score33.6kShelves

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    A must-read new ancient fantasy romance novel for anyone experiencing a reading slump! A snake demon disguises herself as a nun to get close to a Buddhist monk in order to seize Buddhist essence, but falls in love with him as they spend time together. The Buddhist monk's seemingly insincere words are actually full of deep affection. Pay close attention to the small details in their interactions, and the later bloody and intense plot is packed with content!

26. 226 绝 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 Free Ash Gray自由的烟灰色Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4.5kReads8.2Score376Shelves

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    Who understands! This new ancient-style book is just right for my taste. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the prime minister's legitimate daughter and is forced to accept an arranged marriage. The promise from the Prince of Ding directly touches her heart. The writing is skillful and the atmosphere is full of atmosphere.

27. 227 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 captivating traditional Chinese romance novel, not a commercial wish-fulfillment story. The pacing is slow in the beginning. It follows a laid-back young woman who encounters a mad, vengeful villain, embarking on a journey of mutual redemption. Highly recommended.

28. 228 剖 The More Ruthlessly She Dissects, the More Beautiful She Becomes: The Capital's Female Coroner Goes on a Killing Spree 剖骨越狠她越美：京城女仵作杀疯 Meow Meow Is Slacking Off Today喵喵今日摆烂Mystery233k WordsOngoing [Ancient mystery + strong heroine + political intrigue + historical romance] Su Yanxue, daughter of a disgraced official, keeps herself hidden in a brothel. A murder involving hibiscus-scented balm brings her poison skills to light, and the “Living Yama,” Lu Huaizhang, the head of the Court of Judicial Review, compels her to serve as a forensic consultant. The seven-day lethal poison patterns found on a corpse lead to the bloody case of the Crown Prince deposed ten years ago, and to the old inju 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The tension is palpable! He is the powerful Yama of the Dali Temple, wielding the power of life and death; she is the orphaned daughter of a disgraced official, harboring deep-seated hatred. Together, they investigate an old case, and as they uncover it, their hearts begin to stir!

29. 229 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.7kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
30. 230 书 After Entering a Book, I Became the Family's Beloved 书穿后我竟成了家里的团宠 The Witch of the Teahouse茶茶屋的女巫Ancient Romance141k WordsCompleted [The author is terrible at naming things, and the tags don't reflect the story] [Strong male and female leads, sweet yet angsty romance] [A story set in ancient times about a host skilled at disguise and an upright, adorable college student who gradually fall for each other and constantly flirt] Someone once asked her, “If you had another chance, would you still choose to go to the perilous Great Yan Dynasty?” She smiled and said, “Yes, because that’s where I found love and acceptance.” Later, M 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shamelessly recommending myself! The title is terrible, and the content isn't really related to the "favorite daughter" genre right now, but it does feature a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a legitimate heiress, with exciting conflicts, sweet romance, and heart-wrenching unrequited love. You might want to check it out!

31. 231 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 36.1kReads8.7Score6.3kShelves

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    Princess Mingyue is gentle and kind; without her needing to scheme, people love her with all their might. Reborn, she rejects the Crown Prince's marriage proposal and sides with the Regent. In her past life, she secretly loved the man who died for her, and in this life, she forcefully wins his love. A sweet and virgin story, with no angst throughout, leading straight to a happy ending.

32. 232 锦 The Splendid Matriarch System: The Heir Can Hear My Thoughts 锦绣主母系统：世子听到我心声 Little Lingjiang小令姜Ancient Romance740k WordsOngoing (Sweet romance with an old-school feel + maid rises through the ranks + System golden finger + hears people’s thoughts + palace and household intrigue + a little political scheming + 1v1 + both leads are devoted to each other) (Don’t overthink the logic or bring your brain. The setting borrows from history but is entirely fictional, so don’t compare it to actual history.) (The male lead appears late. The heroine grows over time; she isn’t an invincible powerhouse from the start.) After transmigr 59Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely have to read this ancient romance novel!!! It's an incredibly sweet and mutually loving story!!

33. 233 半 Half the City in Splendor: Complete 3-Volume Edition 半城繁华（全3册） You Sijie尤四姐Ancient Romance673k WordsCompleted "Their wedding was fast approaching when the groom died unexpectedly. Out of compassion, her mother secretly sent her to Chang'an to take refuge. There, she never expected to stumble into a tangled, sorrowful romance. One man was like a deep, still river, stirring love and resentment until she was left helpless. The other was passionate and sincere, gentle and considerate. Would she defy the bounds of propriety and choose the man she loved deeply? Or would she settle for a life of wealth and ent 74Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Beneath the ancient and prosperous Tang Dynasty, I braved countless waves, all for the sake of meeting you → Another masterpiece by the author of "Half a City of Prosperity" / "Cherishing Flowers and Herbs" → "If Golden Branches" / A cunning and ruthless king vs. A witty and decisive empress → "Joy with You" / An emperor who has silently watched over the heroine for twenty-six years vs. A female general → "To Marry" / A powerful ancient romance novel by Ming Xiaoxi → "The Flame's Daughter," I hope you like it!

34. 234 贵 Long Live the Noble Consort 贵妃娘娘千岁千千岁 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted The Nan family had offered one of their daughters to the royal family, only for her to be killed by the scheming women within the palace. To keep the emperor's favor, Nan Shiyun begins her journey into the palace to compete for his affection. [This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't take it too seriously.] 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese palace intrigue, a female protagonist who only wants to climb the social ladder.

35. 235 娘 Will Her Majesty Become the Empress Dowager Today? 娘娘今天当上太后了嘛 Seasonal Persimmon时令柿子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + heroine born into the womb + transmigrated supporting actress + reborn supporting actress + black lotus + everyone is smart] Shen Guiyi had planned to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, but every eligible young nobleman in the capital had a house full of wives and concubines. Since she couldn't escape the struggle, she decided to enter the palace as a candidate for the imperial harem. She would climb the ranks step by step. If she had to fight, she'd fight for the very bes 1.7kReads8.4Score221Shelves

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    Trust me, sisters, this book is absolutely amazing! The infighting among the characters is incredibly exciting! The female protagonist, reborn into the harem, storms into the palace, the empress holds twins, and a reborn female supporting character harbors murderous intentions. Forget about the white moonlight and the black lotus; the female protagonist either doesn't fight for anything or she fights for the most powerful.

36. 236 将 The General's Adorable Forensic Doctor 将军家的仵作娇娘 Wen Ting温听Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Sickly beauty Su Yihan vs. unruly General Shen Su Yihan, daughter of the Commander of the Imperial Guard, was born with an illness and was a delicate beauty. Lord Su cherished her as if she were the apple of his eye. Once, when a mischievous young man made suggestive remarks to her, Lord Su chased him for two whole streets and beat the brat until he screamed. Her several older male cousins treated her like fragile porcelain, protecting her with the utmost care. They always saved the best food an 762Reads9.3Score117Shelves

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    It's a good read, mostly featuring legitimate daughters of noble families. The romance plots are few and not tedious, especially the first book, which has virtually no romance in the first half. It's worth checking out.

37. 237 杏 When Spring Deepens After the Apricot Blossoms Set Fruit 杏花结子春深后 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted She is a lowly convict slave in the palace laundry, humble as dust. He is the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, noble and radiant. Though their stations could hardly be further apart, they fall hopelessly in love. Only when their feelings are at their deepest does she unexpectedly learn that his father, the emperor, had her father framed so he could claim her mother for himself. Where can this ill-fated romance spanning two generations possibly lead? ----- A prince steals his minister’s wife + 997Reads—Score107Shelves
38. 238 盛 A Peaceful and Prosperous Age 盛世安稳 Luo Yu Qiu Han落雨秋寒Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xie Yixin had been blind. Ignoring everyone’s warnings, she married Zhu Congyu, the heir to a marquis’s household. She thought he was a cold-faced man with a warm heart, but for the sake of the woman he loved, he disregarded the lives of their children. Only when news arrived that her family had been condemned and wiped out did she finally understand how foolishly she had lived. Her family was destroyed, her children were gone… She had so much hatred and resentment… If she 7.8kReads9.1Score645Shelves
39. 239 黑 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 Stubborn Old Rock顽固臭石头Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I enjoyed writing it, but I don't know how it feels to readers. If there are no readers, well...

40. 240 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are recommended to meet your expectations.

41. 241 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 母 Becoming Empress of the Realm by Pretending to Be the Chancellor's Widowed Sister-in-Law 母仪天下，从冒充丞相寡嫂开始 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scum + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance] When you’re out in the world, you can choose your own identity. To infiltrate high society and avenge the massacre of her sister’s family, Feng Qingsui decides to pose as the distant cousin of a prestigious household. But just as she’s about to seek their help, the household she picked is raided by the Imperial Guards. She tries another family. Raided. Then another. Raided again. At her wit’s end, she knocks on the door of the “Pr 24kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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    1️⃣ The female lead impersonates the male lead's older brother's wife to seek revenge. However, the male lead's older brother died when he was young. Unable to bear his mother's grief, the male lead begins to play both roles. Since the female lead did indeed save the older brother he was playing, the male lead watches her act while wondering what she's up to. He then helps her clean up her messes, and in the process, he falls for her...

43. 243 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, the Whole Capital Lines Up to Marry Me 踹翻渣男后，全京城排队求娶 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Audio edition available. Search for it to listen] In her previous life, for Jiang Yin's sake, Gu Ying cast aside the dignity of being the legitimate daughter of the Earl of Dongping's household, pursuing him relentlessly until she finally became his wife. Later, Jiang Yin rose to the highest ranks of the court. First he plotted against the country, then he killed her father and wiped out her family. Her scoundrel of a husband and her treacherous sister plotted together to break both her legs an 2.5kReads8.9Score710Shelves

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    This book is amazing! It's so good!

44. 244 金 Spring Runs Deep in the Golden Palace 金阙春深 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, timid crown princess × dark, unhinged emperor × radiant crown prince] On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Chengming, Xiao Ke, unexpectedly ran into a “young palace maid” in the imperial gardens. The “young palace maid” was drawn into a struggle within the royal family, beginning a life of political maneuvering in which she would turn the tides. Several months later, the Eastern Palace held a grand wedding. The “young palace maid,” dressed in her phoenix coronet and red weddi 17kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    The emperor and crown prince both love the female lead [smirk]

45. 245 满 A Family of Loyal Martyrs Forced into a Second Marriage, and the Comment Section Goes Wild 满门忠烈被逼当填房，弹幕杀疯了 Peach Blossoms Flourish桃之泱泱Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Past and present connected + two storylines running in parallel + women supporting women] It begins when Shen Shuangyu is branded a homewrecker for supposedly seducing her brother-in-law before her sister's death, then marries into a marquis's household as his second wife. She pours her heart and soul into managing the household, supporting her husband, and raising her stepson and stepdaughter, never uttering a single complaint. In the end, all she gets in return is: “She's doing this to atone. 41.1kReads9.0Score6.1kShelves
46. 246 嫁 Married into a Wealthy Family as the Second Wife, I Won the Cold Husband's Heart 嫁入高门做继室，清冷夫君动了情 Luo Yin in Blue Robes青衫洛隐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Muyun was the daughter of a minor prefect, and thought she would be free to live her life as she pleased. But then her elder sister died young, and her grandmother schemed against her. Her life was turned upside down. 734Reads6.5Score107Shelves

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    You can take a look, it's not bad.

47. 247 洛 Tales of Luoyang and Tianshui 洛阳天水记 No Wood, Also Qiao无木也乔Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, with a heroine and hero who grow through the story. Tender and innocent before marriage, then loving and at each other’s throats later on. Come see the obvious ambition of Sima Zhao.] Treat this as a parallel world, not a historically rigorous story. OOC warning.* Life is but a dream, fleeting as morning dew. From Tianshui, she journeyed onward to Luoyang. Luckily, he stayed by her side like a shadow, taking her hand and never abandoning her, in life or 85Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical romance – the male and female protagonists grow up together in the post-Three Kingdoms era.

48. 248 侯 The Marquess's Wife Goes Crazy, and the Whole Capital Eavesdrops 侯门主母发疯日常全京城都在偷听 Librarian's Sailor藏书楼的水手Ancient Romance417k WordsOngoing Bai Zhiyi is reborn and bound to the [Internet Comeback System]. From then on, her inner thoughts are broadcast across the whole city. Her mother-in-law lays down the rules. Outwardly, Bai Zhiyi says, “Of course~” while thinking, “There goes the old witch again.” The whole city’s gossip-loving onlookers: ??? Her half-sister brings her a tonic. Bai Zhiyi accepts it with a smile, thinking, “There’s probably poison in this.” The entire capital: “Holy crap, that’s a lot to take in!” At a gathering o 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    A breath of fresh air in the ancient romance rebirth genre! The female lead isn't love-obsessed; she uses her words to drive the system to success, and the power struggles within the noble family are incredibly satisfying—the more you read, the more addictive it becomes!

49. 249 青 A Promise in Blue Robes 青裳一诺 The King Is Thirteen大王十三岁Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted In their previous life, Qingshang (Heguan) and Duruo (Houpu) died together in a car accident, bound by death as they had been in life. In this life, Qingshang carries her memories of their past and journeys across mountains and rivers to reunite with him... But he no longer recognizes her, and love and resentment pull them in opposite directions... She practices medicine to save lives, solves one strange case after another, and uses her wisdom to stop a war between two nations and protect the pe 44Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    🤍No melodramatic palace intrigue or catfights, just a light and soothing ancient Chinese style. "Realistic Ancient Chinese Style" + "Restrained Unrequited Love" + "Daily Life in the Mortal World" In a turbulent era, a female doctor peacefully practices medicine until she unexpectedly reunites with an old friend, sparking a complicated love affair. #NoMelodramaticAncientRomance #DailyAncientStyle

50. 250 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    She was the most feared assassin in the martial arts world, yet she was forced to marry into the royal family. Hoping for a quiet life, she was drawn into the struggle for the throne, using her martial arts skills to stir up trouble in the court, while the prince relentlessly pursued her.

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