The Male Lead Is a Regent Who Has Been Scheming to Win the Female Lead's Heart for a Long Time 男主是摄政王，对女主蓄谋已久

1. 1 退 After the Engagement Was Called Off, the Regent Treated His Wife Like a Queen 退婚后，摄政王宠妻如命 Mu Leng沐冷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A friendly reminder: This isn’t a nonsensical wish-fulfillment novel, and the heroine isn’t quirky. Readers who might be bothered by that, please think twice before reading.] She thought that growing up together as childhood sweethearts, understanding and supporting each other, would lead to growing old together in happiness. But after waiting three years, what awaited her wasn’t a wedding crown and bridal robes. Instead, he had another woman in his arms. That dashing young man in fine cloth 10.1kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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   Ancient romance. Long-planned.

2. 2 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 4.9kReads9.2Score539Shelves

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   These two books are a must-read, they're so good! No time travel, no reincarnation, and the male leads are all high-ranking and powerful—they're all so lovable.

3. 3 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Returns as the Regent’s Cherished Princess Consort 嫡女归来，成了摄政王的娇宠王妃 Cherry Blossom Yaoyao樱桃妖妖Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Ling Ruobing returned to the Chancellor's residence after ten years away. The first thing she did was investigate the truth behind her mother's departure all those years ago. She wasn't intimidated by her scheming “younger sister” or her father's concubine. The man she met on the day she returned from Nanshan turned out to be the regent! Everyone envied her stunning beauty and was jealous of the regent's favor. “My princess consort can only be her,” declared the most outstanding regent of the Ea 504Reads8.7Score100Shelves
4. 4 重 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: The Prince Regent's Consort Is Bullying the Scum Again 重生嫡女：摄政王的王妃又在虐渣 Wan Li挽黎Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + feel-good fiction: both the main and secondary couples are monogamous and faithful to each other] With a grandfather who was the reigning dynasty's prime minister and an uncle who held the rank of great general, Gu Nanyin had plenty of powerful people in her corner. Yet in her previous life, she trusted the wrong people and met a miserable end. Reborn, she saw the true faces of the scum and wicked women around her. Everyone who had hurt her would pay a 4.5kReads9.2Score570Shelves

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   The male and female leads met as children, but the female lead forgot due to a high fever. The male lead had long harbored feelings for her, silently protecting and trying to get closer. The female lead is reborn. In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated by her scumbag father, half-sister, and scumbag boyfriend, and watched helplessly as the male lead died saving her. In this life, she no longer stays away from the male lead but throws herself into his arms, taking revenge on the scumbags while enjoying a sweet romance.

5. 5 摄 Stop Tormenting Me, Regent King. Your Widow Wife Already Wrote a Divorce Agreement 摄政王别虐了寡妻早已写下和离书 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance27k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Xie Wantang, the legitimate daughter of the Great General Who Guards the Nation, was forced to marry Huo Tingxiao, the ruthless and unhinged regent who held the court in his grasp. She endured three years in a cold marriage, while her family, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, became embroiled in the struggle over the succession. She died amid the chaos of war. Before her death, Xie Wantang personally plunged a blade into Huo Tingxiao's heart and kicked him off a s 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Soul Bonds #Forced Marriage #Wife-Chasing Hell #Crazy Regent #Daughter of a Military Family# The most heart-wrenching entanglement across two lifetimes begins with seven days of soul companionship. In their past life, they faced each other with swords drawn, and she personally ended his life. Yet, during those seven days in the mortal realm, she witnessed his hidden side: he not only didn't love her, but also hated her intensely. Both were reborn, their destinies restarting. The crazy regent made his move first, strategizing and pressing relentlessly. He used his power to marry her off to a foreign land. She returned to the capital as a widow, only to be forced into marriage, imprisoning her by his side. On their wedding night, she was reborn, her past life's memories returning. She confronted him with divorce papers, but he wouldn't let go. Why? Even after being reborn, why are they still entangled?

6. 6 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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   [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; a powerful alliance, slaughtering all demons and monsters!

7. 7 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
8. 8 甜 Off-the-Charts Sweetness! The Adorable Little Darling Is Loved to Tears by His Highness 甜度超标！软糯乖宝被殿下宠哭了 A Little Canglan一只小苍蓝Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + brainless fun + sweet indulgence + raising a pet + doting on one alone + both are pure] (A soft, cuddly little fox girl × a seemingly gentle and refined regent who is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Not a strong female lead!)] After failing her tribulation, Bai Yaoyao, a good-for-nothing little fox from the Nine-Tailed clan, was cast down to the mortal world. In the snow, the passing regent casually brought her back to his estate. He applied medicine to her wounds, fed her, 4.9kReads9.0Score520Shelves

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   All meet the requirements, and January, March, and April look best (♥∀♥)

9. 9 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Regent's Little Ancestor 穿越后我成了摄政王的小祖宗 Jiu Jian酒尖Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted Shen Li was the most renowned genius physician of the 25th century. In one moment, she transmigrated and became a delicate, pampered princess! Being a princess was just fine. Her mother was the empress dowager, and the emperor was her younger brother. Of course she was going to enjoy the good life! Perhaps Heaven thought she was getting too comfortable and sent someone to bring her to heel. Huo Qi was the feared regent of Chongyong, a devil on the battlefield! Cold and ruthless, he killed withou 370Reads8.7Score106Shelves
10. 10 重 Reborn as a Frail Beauty, I Become the Regent's Cherished Darling 重生之病弱美人竟成摄政王掌中娇 Ten Don't Say Two十不言二Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Redemption + Mutual Devotion + Happy Ending + White Moonlight] [Delicate, gentle, healing beauty vs. dark, possessive, tragically handsome regent villain] Mu Jinxie had been frail and sickly since childhood, and passed away at the age of twenty-one. But who could have guessed that afterward, she would witness the tragic fate of the entire Chancellor’s household, wiped out after her death? The man responsible was dark and domineering, cruel and violent. Though his featu 1.2kReads8.6Score107Shelves
11. 11 病 The Sickly Princess Is Reborn, and the Tyrannical Regent Dotes on Her 病娇摄政王盛宠，娇娇公主重生了 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short drama Golden Bell's Mistake: Love's Bonds] [Mutual firsts + doting romance + both reborn + palace and household intrigue] [Stunning, sweet-natured fifth princess × sinister, obsessive regent] In her previous life, her country fell and her family was destroyed. Then the sinister, obsessive regent kept her by his side for two whole years. Reborn ten years in the past, she is once again the fifth princess, born to wealth and honor, while he is merely a lowly hostage, beneath 11.1kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
12. 12 重 Reborn: The Regent Prince Dotes on Me to the Heavens 重生后我被摄政王宠上了天 Little Fairy from Nine Nether Valley九幽谷的小仙女Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted In her past life, she trusted the wrong person and fell in love with the cold-hearted, ruthless Chu Changqing. Her entire family was executed. Her beloved father was framed for colluding with the enemy and betraying his country. He was tortured with a thousand cuts and put to death by slow slicing. Her eldest and second eldest brothers, who had doted on her since childhood, were framed during a military campaign, beheaded, and left hanging from the city walls to rot in the sun. Her third brother 245Reads7.2Score—Shelves
13. 13 皇 Imperial Uncle, Please Behave Yourself 皇叔请自重 Nanan Yunfang南庵云妨Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted Rain beat down on the trees in the courtyard, scattering leaves across the ground. They clung to the earth, limp and lifeless. It was nearly late autumn, and the wind carried a chill. Even wearing a cloak, she still felt cold, perhaps because she was so frail, and instinctively drew in on herself. Yunya noticed and softly urged her, "Princess, let's go back inside. You can watch the rain from the window, too." Nan Yue shook her head. "Let's wait a little longer. It won't take long, and I won't c 137Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 假 Pretending to Be a Lazy Beauty with Bewitching Bones, I Make the Mad Regent Dote on Me, Again and Again 假咸鱼媚骨，疯批摄政王宠宠宠 Tong Yu铜余Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Devoted Couple, One-on-One, Funny and Lighthearted, Secret Identity Revealed Later] Yun Luoyu is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue: beautiful, wealthy, and naturally alluring. She had planned to coast through half her life, but on her wedding day, she was forcibly taken by the mad Prince Regent. From then on, she became his cherished darling, the delight of his bedchamber. She plays sweet and obedient, acts cute, pouts, and cracks jokes. She becomes classmates wi 5.8kReads9.3Score682Shelves
15. 15 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 33.7kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves

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    The female lead pretends to be naive but is actually a highly skilled martial artist. The male lead will always do whatever she asks. [Admiration][Admiration]

16. 16 女 She Disguises Herself as a Man, and the Emperor Gets Kissed by the Regent Again 女扮男装，皇上又被摄政王亲哭啦 Never Enough Milk Tea奶茶不够喝Ancient Romance794k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + devoted to one another + a little silly + heroine is a doctor + timid heroine + lighthearted, everyday sweet romance] [An overpowered hero: the gold standard of gentlemanly conduct, loves cuddling up to the heroine, hopelessly lovesick, and very easy to appease] Shen Jingli transmigrates into the body of the emperor of Dayuan, expecting to enjoy a lavish life of endless extravagance. Instead, she turns out to be a miserable puppet emperor, while the regent is the re 11.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    The bag is so cute! \(≧▽≦)/~

17. 17 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.2kReads6.8Score280Shelves

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    It's so sweet! The gentle and timid heroine is betrothed by the emperor to a cold and ruthless prince. At first, the prince dislikes her and always tries to scare her, but then he falls completely in love with her delicate beauty and innocent, kind nature. The male lead is incredibly charming!! He always makes the heroine blush with shyness—it's just so incredibly sweet!

18. 18 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12kReads9.2Score856Shelves

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    You absolutely must read these three books; the male lead in the first one is so handsome!

19. 19 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.6kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
20. 20 邪 The Evil Emperor's Devoted Love: His Lovesick, Poisonous Consort Slaughters Her Way Through the World 邪帝绝宠：病娇毒妃杀疯了 Wine Frost酒霜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Strong Male Lead and Strong Female Lead] [Secret Identity] [Everyone’s Favorite] [Sweet Romance] In her previous life, Su Jingning was the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, and a peerless beauty. But she was blind to people’s true natures and trusted the wrong man. For the sake of a hypocrite with the heart of a beast, she defied her parents and spent five years scheming for the man she loved, helping him rise to power. She never expected that all her painstaking plan 9.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    In the first book, the female protagonist meticulously plans every step to protect her family, and her family also protects her. She is a ray of light in his heart, pulling him out of the darkness, allowing him to see the stars, shining brightly year after year. ✨🌙

21. 21 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
22. 22 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is reborn because of the male lead. They've known each other since they were young. Sweet and doting, one-on-one romance with no angst.

23. 23 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.2kReads8.2Score186Shelves

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    This one absolutely fits the bill! [Already added to my bookshelf] The male lead is a regent prince who has been plotting against the female lead for a long time. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a tumultuous relationship, and a story that's both emotionally and physically intense. The male lead is nine years older than the female lead and is very skilled at flirting. He's a mature, guiding lover. The female lead is delicate and afraid of pain, so the male lead pampers and coaxes her. The second male lead, the crown prince, experiences a dramatic chase after his wife.

24. 24 小 The Little Princess Consort Is Sweet and Gentle, and the Regent Falls for Her 小王妃乖又软，摄政王动心啦 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle, well-behaved little princess consort vs. powerful, cold-blooded Regent] [1v1, both are each other’s first + sweet romance with a happy ending + protective, doting husband + daily sweetness] Su Su, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary, went missing for sixteen years and became a little beggar. Everyone despised and looked down on her, calling her an abandoned child with no parents. The only one who treated her kindly was Beimo Xuan, the Regent who held power over the ent 1.5kReads7.3Score156Shelves

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    This book! The male and female leads are truly in a mutual journey of redemption! The male lead suffers from bipolar disorder and dislikes contact with women, but the female lead is an exception! The female lead initially appears as a despised beggar, but when the male lead meets her, he doesn't look down on her at all and actually likes her very much, then he starts flirting with her in various ways.

25. 25 王 The Prince’s Soft, Alluring Consort Has the Cold, Desire-Fueled Prince Addicted to Possessing Her 王妃腰软娇媚，冷欲王爷占有上瘾 Sweet Year After Year岁岁甜甜Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Content warning: The ancient setting is entirely fictional and is not based on real history. [Sweet romance + only each other + happy ending + lovestruck, clingy hero + fictional dynasty] (Delicate, seductive beauty with fair skin x possessive, clingy, calculating, loyal puppy of a man) Tan Lingyin transmigrates and opens her eyes while fleeing an arranged marriage. Her scumbag ex is sweet-talking her, pretending he wants them to elope together. She beats him up, then rushes into the arms of Pri 4.5kReads9.1Score406Shelves
26. 26 偏 The Possessive Crown Prince Dotes Only on His Crown Princess 偏执太子独宠太子妃 Er Rong珥茸Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Devoted Love + Exclusively Each Other] Luo Li, the legitimate second daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, is the family’s cherished youngest child, doted on by her older brothers and sisters since childhood. She stands out from everyone else in the capital. Though she knows only a little about music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she excels at sword dancing. As a girl, she even followed her father onto the battlefield, displaying remarkable courage and daring. Calm a 373Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Reborn Prince Knocked Over Her Contraceptive Soup 新婚夜，重生王爷打翻她的避子汤 A Hand That Can Reach the Sea手可探海Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment + Devoted Couple] Ye Chen is reborn on his wedding night with his Qiu'er. In his previous life, he couldn't even keep his Qiu'er's remains safe. This time, he will stay by her side every moment. Her greatest regret in her previous life was never having children of her own. This time, he will have lots of children with her. She was trapped in the capital all her life before. This time, he will travel across the land of the Nine Provinces with 20kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
28. 28 仇 Revenge Complete? The Regent King Carries Me Home to Have His Baby! 仇报完了？摄政王扛我回府生崽！ Miao Fufu喵芙芙Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [A stunning villainess who can cry and act VS a powerful regent who starts out forcing love and later becomes utterly devoted to his wife] In her previous life, Su Tangyu was poisoned by her scumbag father and stepmother, while her younger sister stole her identity and fiancé. She died in misery and despair! Reborn, she wants nothing to do with her shortsighted former fiancé! Instead, Su Tangyu turns to seduce Xiao Jin, the cold and brutal regent who holds power over the entire court. She cries 26.9kReads8.8Score4.4kShelves
29. 29 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.8kReads8.7Score2kShelves
30. 30 失 After Losing Her Memory, the Mad Power Minister Begs for Her Affection with Red Eyes 失忆后，疯批权臣红眼求宠 Wang Xiaotiao旺小跳Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted (Complete, and well worth the read) [Mutual devotion + happy ending for everyone + redemption by fate] [Sunny, sweet girl vs. cold, possessive yandere loyal dog] Her older sister was haunted by nightmares. In them, she married Qi Zhan, the regent of the dynasty, and was tortured until her family was destroyed and she was left utterly broken. To protect her sister and the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, Qin Youning resolutely married a mad powerbroker with evil dialed up to the max. But after the we 4.5kReads8.6Score534Shelves

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    This female lead redeems the male lead.

31. 31 千 Cherished and Adored: The Emperor's Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 千娇百宠：皇上的娇软小萌妻 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted 1v1, sweet romance, growing-up romance (Comic adaptation signed) Everyone knows that Little Commandery Princess Shen Ruyue is the beloved treasure of the Yuan palace, pampered beyond measure. Her father is the Prince Regent, feared throughout the land. But most importantly, Emperor Yuan, Pei Jingxuan, has kept the soft-spoken little girl in his heart for years. Since childhood, the little princess has climbed onto the dragon throne and slept in the dragon bed. Every time she calls him "Imperial 5.8kReads9.2Score677Shelves

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    This is a must-see, it's awesome!

32. 32 替 After the Substitute Marriage, the Abstinent Regent Breaks His Vows 替嫁后，禁欲摄政王他破戒了 A Snowflake一只雪Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance, No Transmigration, No Rebirth] [Court Intrigue] [Faithful Couple] [Karma for Villains] [Stunning Heroine] [Scheming Best Friends] The cold-blooded, bloodthirsty regent turns into a doting husband after marriage. Su Jingchen, the regent of the Yuan Kingdom, stands above all but the emperor. He is notorious for avoiding women and having a taste for blood. The Empress Dowager arranged three marriages for him, but none of his three princess consorts survived more tha 115Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 重 Reborn, I Take the Regent's Arms and Throw My Weight Around 重生后，投入摄政王怀中作威作福 Milk Cake牛乳蛋糕Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Feel-good revenge + Sweet romance + Taking down the scum] In her previous life, she endured in silence and gave her love to the wrong person. She trusted the wrong people and ended up in hell. In the end, she died a miserable death, but the powerful regent came to collect her body. When she opens her eyes again, she will endure no more. As the regent's consort, she takes on her scoundrel father, punishes her half-sister, and makes her faithless lover pay! The divine physician emerges t 287Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    The male lead is a powerful minister who has been plotting against the female lead for a long time. He is cunning and ruthless, and will forcefully take her away from her!

34. 34 穿 The Transmigrated Villainess Takes It Easy, but the Regent Reads Her Mind 穿越女配，摆烂后被摄政王读心了 Flowers Bloom Along the Path, Return Slowly, zn陌上花开缓缓归znAncient Romance352k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + one person can hear her thoughts + sweet romance + adored by everyone + mutually devoted couple + little palace and household intrigue + historical romance] After passing through 999 small worlds, Bai Shu finally transmigrated into the last one. She thought she was a legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, born into wealth and privilege. Instead, she turned out to be a cannon-fodder supporting character! A stepping stone for a fortune-hunting man’s caree 8.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
35. 35 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Married the Villain and Was Spoiled Into a Couch Potato 穿书后，嫁给反派被宠成咸鱼 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + marriage first, love later + lighthearted and a little goofy + sweet romance, both leads are each other’s first and only] After more than twenty years of struggling to grow up, Qin Fei transmigrated into a book and wanted nothing more than to lie low. But her original character was destined to be cannon fodder, so to save herself and change her fate, she gritted her teeth and married the ruthless, vicious villain of the story. The book said that Cen Hejue was a notori 2kReads9.0Score252Shelves
36. 36 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves
37. 37 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 328Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book meets the requirements. It's an ancient romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a fifth-rank official. The female lead saved the male lead when they were young, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, rescuing her multiple times and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a traitor, he stands up for her, presenting a marriage certificate to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him by chance. "With you in this life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world."

38. 38 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Regent Warms My Feet 重生新婚夜，病娇摄政王给我暖脚 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + obsessive love + mutual devotion + secret identities, one couple] Nan Xi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was a fool in her past life. She fell for a treacherous scumbag who was handsome on the outside but full of sinister schemes within, and ended up abandoned by everyone, dying miserably at the hands of him and his mistress. Given a second life, she gets her brains back! Looking at the powerful, handsome regent by her side, she cannot help questioning h 10.9kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves
39. 39 将 After Divorcing the General, His Wife Became the Regent Prince's Most Cherished One 将军夫人和离后，成了摄政王的心尖宠 An Ruo.安若.Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted Three years ago, on a rainy night, Su Yunqing pushed away Xiao Beizheng, who desperately begged her to stay. Cold and merciless, she said, “I’ve fallen for someone else.” Three years later, Su Yunqing, now married to another man, sought out Xiao Beizheng, who had become the regent. “Your Highness, I’d like to make a deal.” To save the lives of a hundred people in her husband’s household, Su Yunqing made a deal with Xiao Beizheng, offering her body in exchange. The deal was struck, but Xiao Beizh 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A broken mirror mended, bittersweet!

40. 40 摄 The Regent’s Sickly Sweetheart Is a Powerful Big Shot 摄政王的病娇娇是大佬 Peachy Dumpling白桃团团Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + light fantasy + slightly unhinged, occasionally theatrical + powerhouse] In her previous life, she rode through the martial world, a spirited and valiant female general. Reborn, Ming Qingqing carried the weight of her country’s enemies and her family’s grievances. She moved carefully, determined to avenge them and cut down every schemer hiding in the shadows. Watch as she navigates the imperial court, roams the martial world with her companions, and ventures into a mysterio 1.3kReads9.3Score157Shelves

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    Although this is a rebirth novel, featuring a female protagonist who is reborn, it differs from other rebirth stories. In her previous life, the female protagonist didn't like the second male lead, only having friendship towards him. However, in this life, she only feels hatred for him. This time, the female protagonist only wants to protect her family. The male lead has been plotting against the female protagonist for a long time, and the vicious female supporting character in this novel dies quickly and completely, never to return.

41. 41 娇 A Sweet Young Lady's Soft-Spoken Seduction Leaves the Cold, Cruel Prince at a Loss 娇女软腰撩哄，冷戾王爷招架不住 Pinpin Can't Wake Up颦颦睡不醒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted [Both virgins, one-on-one romance + sweet indulgence + past and present lives + transmigration and rebirth] Sang Wanyu thinks she has transmigrated into a book. Armed with her knowledge of the plot, she can see the future, take down scumbag men, punish wicked women, and sweep all before her. Every so often, she even “spoils” the plot for other people, earning a reputation as a goddess. Yet the violent, bloodthirsty regent remains as cold as ice toward her. So Sang Wanyu decides to make the first 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Completed] Sang Wanyu thought she had transmigrated into a book. Using her familiarity with the plot, she could foresee the future, tricking scumbags, punishing wicked women, and wreaking havoc in all directions. She even occasionally "spoiled" the plot for others, earning her the title of a fairy. However, the tyrannical and bloodthirsty regent remained cold and indifferent to her. So, Sang Wanyu decided to take the initiative, sneaking into the regent's mansion in the middle of the night to boldly confess her feelings. In the book, the regent had a white moonlight (a concept in Chinese mythology associated with love). She thought she could simply pretend to be his white moonlight, but unexpectedly, she was rejected and almost stabbed to death by the regent. Wait, where did things go wrong? Sang Wanyu didn't care about anything else; she wanted to flirt with his good looks first… but ended up getting herself involved. Late at night, she wept bitterly: The most painful thing in the world is when the person you love mistakes you for their white moonlight. The Regent frowned, forcefully pulling her into his arms, and asked in a hoarse voice, "How could I not know I had a white moonlight?"... Later, a lame monk passed by, muttering: "This is your past life, that is your present life. The you of this life came to the past life, the you of the past life went to this life..." She thought it was a book, but it was her past and present lives. She thought she had transmigrated into a book, but it was actually two lives reversed... [The female lead has an alias, which will be revealed later, but it won't affect the main plot. No frustrating moments, revenge is guaranteed, a satisfying read.]

42. 42 重 Reborn: I Dumped the Scumbag and Won Over the Cold, Cunning Prince 重生后踹渣男，撩翻冷面腹黑王爷 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance967k WordsOngoing The animated series adaptation of this novel is now streaming, and it's currently a hit on Hongguo and Tomato! Reborn to pursue her husband + revenge on villains + an ascetic, powerful official + two clever, formidable leads + a devoted husband who dotes on his wife In her previous life, Su Jin was blind to the truth and gave her heart to the wrong man. A hypocritical scoundrel and her scheming cousin, who pretended to be pure and innocent, joined forces to deceive her and marry her into a den 5.6kReads8.9Score600Shelves

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    The male lead has secretly loved her for many years, and after the female lead is reborn, he rushes to her side! He protects her all the way, clears away obstacles, and showers her with affection every day as he proposes to her!

43. 43 早 The Crown Princess Who Died Young Transmigrates Ten Years Later and Is Spoiled by Everyone 早死长公主穿越十年后，被团宠了 Jiang Taoli姜桃李Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted [Eldest Princess × Powerful Minister, Unrequited Love, Younger Man] On her way to a political marriage, Li Zhaoyue was murdered. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she had transmigrated to the tenth year after her death. After asking around, Li Zhaoyue felt as if the sky had fallen. A brutal emperor who slaughtered officials indiscriminately and ruled with cruel methods, leaving the court in a state of bitter resentment. A cold-faced general, a master of military strategy, who forcib 4.6kReads8.7Score688Shelves

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    Sweet romance, no angst

44. 44 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 37.1kReads8.7Score6.5kShelves

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    To the point, the regent's unrequited love becomes a reality.

45. 45 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 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Admiration]

46. 46 摄 The Regent's Caged Bird: Reborn Sweet and Soft 摄政王的笼中雀，重生后又娇又软 Chen Muhuo陈木火Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Sweet and Alluring Heroine + Deeply Devoted, Obsessive Hero + Relentless Spoiling + Fake Siblings + Taking by Force + He Begs Her to Come Back + Palace and Household Intrigue + Both Leads Are Faithful] • A softhearted, tearful caged bird vs. an obsessive, devoted, scheming powerbroker The moment the little bird cries, the mad dog drops to his knees. [PS: The male lead is obsessive and mildly yandere. Even after they understand each other’s feelings, he’s still afraid of losing her and 332Reads8.1Score109Shelves

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    So beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful! Don't miss it, my darlings!

47. 47 疯 The Mad Regent Grips Her Waist: Why Would a Delicate Songbird Be the Heir's Concubine? 疯批摄政王锁腰，娇莺岂为世子妾 Peach Branch, Leaf by Leaf桃枝叶叶Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, unhinged male lead who takes her by force + second male lead’s redemption arc + age-gap forced love + reborn pursuit of her husband and face-slapping] In her previous life, Rong Ying, dressed in her wedding gown, died with her eyes open in the snow outside the manor on the night of the wedding between the heir, Pei Yanzhao, and her stepsister. Inside the bridal chamber, Pei Yanzhao held his bride and coldly humiliated Rong Ying. “The daughter of a foot-washing maid isn’t even fit to 1.1kReads7.4Score102Shelves

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    This is a must-have! [Smirk][Cool]

48. 48 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 9kReads8.9Score947Shelves

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    I can definitely say this! The male lead in this book appears aloof and unapproachable, but he's secretly insane and has been plotting against the female lead for a long time! He's extremely possessive; you're fine if you don't mess with him, but once you do, there's no escaping him. He believes the female lead can only be his. He's also incredibly jealous.

49. 49 重 Reborn: The Obsessed Regent's Beloved Daughter 重生嫡女：被偏执摄政王宠上天 Playing with Ink文弄墨Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted Li Yuechen was the legitimate eldest daughter of the prime minister’s household. Her maternal grandfather commanded a powerful army, and her uncles and cousins cherished her. Yet she was infatuated with the Crown Prince and willing to give him everything. She never expected that on the day he ascended the throne, the child in her womb would be killed, her maternal family of loyal martyrs executed, and she herself forced to swallow poison. Li Yuechen swore, “If I get another life, I will kill you 183Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    These books really impressed me; they're excellent. I especially loved the first one—it's perfect, fast-paced, and flows flawlessly throughout, with a happy ending. The others are also great!

50. 50 剖 After Dying Horribly in Childbirth, I Remarried the Powerful Regent 剖腹惨死后，改嫁权倾朝野摄政王 Green Ink Song青墨歌Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted The short drama “The Moon Comes Chasing” is complete. In her past life, she helped him ascend the throne, but after becoming emperor, he married her half-sister and made her Imperial Noble Consort. When her half-sister’s child needed a newborn’s heart blood as a medicinal ingredient, he ordered someone to cut the baby from her womb and take the blood from her newborn child! Only as she lay dying did she learn that the child’s father 8.1kReads9.3Score986Shelves

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