Historical Romance with a Gentle Male Lead 古代言情男主温柔的性格

1. 1 小 The Little Palace Maid's Art of Slacking: My Prince Is Simply the Best 小宫女摸鱼有道：我家王爷千千岁 Moonlight on Clear Bliss月照清欢Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [A palace maid who loves to slack off vs. the frail Ninth Prince] Palace maid Su Ye spends ten months’ savings greasing a few palms and finally gets transferred to Prince Chu Yi’s Qining Palace. She isn’t looking for a promotion or a raise. She just wants to lie flat and slack off! When they first meet, Chu Yi says, “Qining Palace is a bleak place. Spending money to come work for me sounds like a bad deal.” Three months later, Su Ye asks, “Your Highness, how many times have you rewarded me now?” 1.2kReads8.1Score10414d adds

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   The male lead is a sickly prince, and the female lead is a lowly palace maid who pays to be transferred to the male lead's palace to slack off. The female lead is very obedient and gentle, while the male lead has the gentleness of an older man and the guidance of a superior. The male lead teaches the female lead how to protect herself in the deep palace. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings or filler content.

2. 2 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 35.4kReads8.8Score6.1k14d adds

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   A slightly silly, beautiful woman who's only gentle to her wife x a slightly lewd, powerful regent! He fights and schemes to get a wife! Lots of sweet moments to come! A small ensemble piece, everyone's a darling, both leads are virgins, the male lead is at the pinnacle of power, and there's no feeling of being stifled!

3. 3 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score76714d adds

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   So gentle and tender

4. 4 穿 Transmigration: I Raised the Crown Prince in Chains into the Founding Emperor 穿越：囚室太子被我养成开国帝王 Shui Yu Pei水玉佩Ancient Romance165k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, strong, tragic, ailing crown prince x resilient, optimistic heroine | 1V1 | angst first, payoff later | A beautiful redemption in a prison cell at the start, then joining forces to build an empire and dote on each other] After transmigrating as a lone girl from a fallen kingdom, she is thrown into a prison cell from the start to care for a dying crown prince of the fallen kingdom. At first, all she wants is to survive, but she becomes the salvation of this man whose heart has turned 1.6kReads—Score22614d adds

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   This is highly recommended! The male lead is gentle but not weak or overly compassionate; he has strong moral values, respects the female lead, and is deeply devoted and loyal. It's a 1v1 relationship with a steadfast bond and no misunderstandings. It's the kind of show that gets more and more addictive the more you watch it.

5. 5 请 Please Take a Number, Immortal Venerable Treats Heart Demons 请挂号，本仙尊专治心魔 The Mu Family Girl木家女Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Xie Lin, a psychology PhD who failed his tribulation, transmigrates into the body of a crippled nobody in the cultivation world. Here, might makes right and inner demons run rampant, yet no one understands psychological counseling. So he returns to his old profession and hangs up a sign: [Appointments available. Inner demons treated, guaranteed results]. The Sword Venerable is tormented by love, his Dao heart on the verge of shattering? He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help him break free 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is a must-have on your bookshelf and definitely worth reading.

6. 6 人 Hey, You! Let Me Take a Bite 人，泥嚎！给我咬一口 A Yang Zai阿秧仔Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing (Just started getting ratings) Jiang Xingning is a little zombie. She transmigrated to ancient times with her own grave and found a sickly young man. Young man: “Immortal, immortal, could you save my life?” Jiang Xingning: “Human, don’t be scared. Your zombie’s here!” But something went wrong along the way, and she turned herself into a half-zombie, half-human. No big deal. She could still hunt, cook delicious food, open a tavern, and find kindred spirits and patrons all over the place. At a few 618Reads8.2Score10714d adds

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   This sickly yet gentle young man is refreshingly innocent, lacking the greasy feel of typical yandere characters. He only exudes a subtle sense of self-destructive suicidalness. The female lead is a little zombie; she's making a fuss, and he's laughing. 😆😆😆😆😆

7. 7 临 A Dragon in Linchuan Has Waited a Thousand Years for Me 临川有龙等我千年 A Groundhog Raising Snow Pigs土拨鼠养雪纳猪Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted Su Niantao accidentally wandered into the Dragon-Suppressing Shrine and stumbled upon an unparalleled powerhouse. He is the ancient Dragon Lord, a fiercely devoted man who spoils her without restraint. He shields her from every storm and tells her the thousand-year history of Chenyang City, spoiling her until she feels safer than anyone else in the world. Beneath the silver moon, the Dragon Lord confesses in a husky voice: “I once guarded a city. From now on, I’ll guard only you.” 5Reads—Score114d adds

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   The male lead is gentle and compassionate, but taciturn and in a position of power. Although he is from ancient times, the female lead is from modern times, not from another era; she has simply lived a normal life.

8. 8 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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   No more getting lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, with each element building upon the last, solid characters, and no loose ends. You won't regret jumping in; it's a treasure trove of a book that will leave you wanting more! The plot is fast-paced and exciting, packed with satisfying moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! Likable characters, explosive plot, and non-stop entertainment—if you like this genre, don't miss it! [Learned]

9. 9 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance673k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 351Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is gentle in front of the female lead.

10. 10 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 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    A courtesan's knife, a prince's waist—a battle of wits, sweet and bittersweet. From mutual scheming to heartfelt devotion, you protect my safety, I guard your kingdom—a sweet and addictive happy ending for two strong leads.

11. 11 乱 Back from the Mass Grave, the Illegitimate Daughter and Divine Healer Goes on a Rampage! 乱葬岗归来，神医庶女杀疯了！ Drinking Alone Under the Moon with You我与你月下独酌Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted Su Qingluo, a genius of modern medicine known as the “Ghost Hand,” suddenly transmigrates into the body of the least favored concubine-born daughter of a general's household in Great Xia. From the start, she's beaten by her stepmother and framed by her legitimate older sister, then left to die in a mass grave? At the critical moment, the “Divine Doctor Sign-in System” activates! “Ding! Newbie gift pack: Adrenaline x1, scalpel x1!” From then on, the timid concubine-born daughter transforms into a 378Reads8.6Score10614d adds
12. 12 太 The Crown Prince Reads Her Mind and Blushes at Her Flirting 太子读她心后，被撩得俊脸通红 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet and devoted, both pure + mind-reading and foresight + goofy, proactive flirt of a prime minister's legitimate daughter × gentle, patient, secretly ruthless Crown Prince] The day Xue Zhichun was pulled from the Spring Pool, she gained the ability to foresee other people's futures. She also fell in love at first sight with the young man who had risked his life to save her. When her fiancé broke off their engagement, the Crown Prince personally brought her a betr 801Reads8.4Score10414d adds

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    Xue Zhichun possesses precognitive abilities and falls in love at first sight with Gu Chi, the wheelchair-bound crown prince who saved her. 😘 After being jilted, the crown prince proposes to her, and she immediately agrees: "Because you're beautiful!" He overhears her thoughts, and his leg reacts to her. After their marriage, not only does it heal, but he also gets jealous and kisses her in the sedan chair. 🔥 The seemingly innocent yet cunning crown prince dotes on this charming woman. From an arranged marriage to love, they eventually rule the world together. A sweet and refreshing story with both characters being pure and innocent, the plot is captivating and engaging!

13. 13 重 Reborn: Qingqian Gives Up Revenge and Prays for Your Peace 重生之清浅不复仇，愿卿安 Clear Tea and Moon Shadows清茶月影Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was Qingqian, the cherished daughter of the Meng family, and he was Yuanjun, a slave presented as tribute by the Yaoshen Tribe. She gave her heart to the wrong man and used the Meng family's power to keep him by her side. He endured and bided his time, using her help to become a blade that would bring down the dynasty. Only when the country fell and her family was destroyed did she understand: they had never been on the same path. In the end, they stood on opposite side 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead's character design is based on a combination of Tu Shan Jing and Xiang Liu. He is gentle, considerate, and has done a lot for the female lead. He promises her a lifetime of peace and tranquility.

14. 14 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance949k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 21kReads8.9Score6.6k14d adds

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    The "favorite" status doesn't mean she's mindlessly cheating. While her father and brothers' doting love provides support, she ultimately relies on her own wisdom to escape danger and break through the predicament.

15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 55.6kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds

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    The description of the villagers worshipping Liu Yi like a deity vividly illustrates the fruits of her hard work. From obscurity to the reverence of the people, Liu Yi's rise was based on genuine achievements, not political maneuvering. This image of a shrewd and capable leader who prioritizes the people stands out in the Three Kingdoms period, and who wouldn't admire such a heroine?

16. 16 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance699k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 377Reads8.5Score10314d adds

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    The martial arts world is a complex web of forces, each with its own agenda, and the turmoil in the martial arts world, in turn, influences the power struggles in the imperial court.

17. 17 锦 The Lucky Little Star: Her Prince Father Is Strong, Handsome, and Tragic 锦鲤小福星，王爷爹爹美强惨 Laimi Is a Kitty来米是只喵Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite] [Blessed child] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Comeback] No one knew just how far the Prince of Yue’s household had fallen! Nothing went right wherever they went, they failed at everything they tried, and their bad luck clung to them like a curse. Then they picked up a three-year-old beggar, and it was as if they’d suddenly unlocked cheat mode. The economy boomed, and one stroke of good luck followed another. “Your Highness! His Majesty says your governance has been excellent a 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My favorite slap-in-the-face scene: The original family comes to demand her return, and everyone in the Yue King's mansion stands in a line, swords drawn. Hongdou hides in the back and whispers, "I'm not leaving." I stayed up until the early hours just for this scene!

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