Pure Historical Romance 纯古言言情

1. 101 不 After I Stopped Rushing to Get Married, I Became a Master Surgeon 不急着嫁人后我成了外科圣手 Wen Dao Fanfan文刀饭饭Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted [Historical Female Doctor + Career-Driven Heroine + A Touch of Jianghu + Rejecting an Engagement and Fighting Back + Mutual Devotion] Shen Qiaozhi is the legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant, bound for life by a marriage contract. After her parents are mysteriously murdered, her grandfather hopes she will keep her head down for a while and hold her life together. She tears up the marriage contract, abandons the duties expected of a sheltered young lady, and devotes herself to studying surge 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel or cheat codes.

2. 102 月 The Moon as Venom, the Heart as Bait: Prince, Take This Challenge 月为蛊，心为引：王爷请接招 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted A sensual heroine × a taciturn, scheming hero [Transmigration] [Everyone's favorite] [Domineering prince] [Superpowers] [golden finger] [Both leads are each other's only one] Su Yueming, a modern marketing expert, transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the Great Xia Dynasty. On the night she's about to be sold, the young prince Xiao Jingyan intervenes and keeps her as his mistress for a shamelessly indulgent year. She wants him for his looks and money, while he thinks she's 314Reads—Score—14d adds

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   There are emotional entanglements and political intrigues; both the main couple and the supporting couples are very enjoyable to watch.

3. 103 武 Emperor Wu’s Forbidden Love: The Beauty of Emperor Xiaowu 武帝之绝爱：孝武红颜 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted After Emperor Wen came the prosperous Han dynasty. Young Emperor Wu, Liu Che, ascended the throne full of ambition and vigor. He was not only a ruler of great vision, but also a passionate and romantic man. In his life, there was the fiery, headstrong Chen A'jiao, the gentle and virtuous Wei Zifu, and the peerlessly beautiful Lady Li... Yet among all his romances, one woman was the love of his life, and also the one least mentioned in the historical records. She was Lady Wang. Lady Wang was from 307Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Those tragic love stories that leave us heartbroken!

4. 104 民 Tears of a Republican Era Hero, Half for the People and Half for a Beauty 民国英雄泪，半为苍生半美人 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted I hear the flute’s plaintive tune and the xiao’s clear notes, but cannot quite make them out. Old companions from the jianghu scatter like dust. In all my life, I have shed only two lines of tears: half for the people, half for a beauty. Zheng Xiao is a brilliant military staff officer. In Jingxi City, he meets the charming and lively Yao Yudi. The daughter of a commander, Yao Yudi has been imprisoned and abused by her father for years, all while searching for a slim chance to survive. She delib 46Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 105 重 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: Playing the Fool in the Scheming Regent’s Arms 重生嫡女：在腹黑摄政王心尖装傻 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the most talented woman in the capital, yet her entire family was executed. Reborn, she hides her claws and pretends to be a greedy, sleepy “little fool,” vowing to crush her enemies one by one. Everyone laughs at her for being stupid, except the regent who wields power over the entire court. He plays along with her act while backing her into a corner, eyes full of amusement, voice low: “Little liar, keep acting. I… enjoy the show.” [A scheming regent × a seemingly 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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   After being reborn, the talented woman becomes a "foolish girl". The heroine is both dirtying her stepmother's brocade clothes and tearing apart her scheming sister, while being pampered by the regent. The plot is full of political intrigue and sweet romance, and it is really addictive!

6. 106 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 5.1kReads9.4Score45714d adds

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   The female lead is a former assassin with top-notch martial arts skills, capable of using chopsticks and sugarcane as weapons to kill enemies. However, she's naive and straightforward, only interested in making money. The male lead is a poor, arrogant prince who is constantly targeted for assassination. After being unexpectedly rescued by the female lead, he keeps her by his side as a bodyguard. His daily tasks include protecting him from assassins, stabilizing his blood pressure, and paying off debts. The story is truly hilarious and entertaining. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

7. 107 边 The Little Tailor on the Frontier 边疆小裁缝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Little Tailor on the Frontier 228Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 108 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 43Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 109 此 This Game Was Set Up for You 此局为卿设 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance65k WordsCompleted This Trap Was Set for You 7Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 110 命 The Fate-Matching Division 命理配平分部 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物58k WordsCompleted Fate-Matching Division 5Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 111 月 Moonset in Warm Embrace 月落温怀 Chang'an Is in the North长安在北Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Wen Lin and Song Changyue have been married for ten years, and theirs is a loving marriage. Still, whenever Wen Lin looks at Song Changyue, he can't help wondering whether she regrets it. After all, he was the one who ruined her match back then. She said she didn't like living in a grand, secluded household, yet in the end, she still has to devote herself to its affairs. 50Reads—Score13014d adds

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    Loving her means wanting to give her everything good in the world. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

12. 112 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 339Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance with political intrigue, full of historical charm and a captivating storyline – don't miss it!

13. 113 诗 From Butterfly in Love with a Flower to Everlasting Longing: A World of Poetry and Art 诗图画意从蝶恋花到长相思 Xiao Feng z晓风zModern Romance343k WordsCompleted Poetry can’t prolong life, but it can carry the soul. A novel born from real experiences and original poetry. From Kunming to Shanghai to Chengdu, from campus to the workplace, it follows a young songwriter and his encounters, missed connections, and growth alongside several girls. He is in the poems, and you are in the story. Dedicated to everyone who ever truly loved someone in their youth. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My own book, an original novel adapted from classical Chinese poetry, tells the story of a math major who writes classical poems, from his first love in college to his unforgettable love after graduation, and finally to his soulmate. The subject matter is niche, but the emotions are sincere and delicate, based on real experiences and original classical Chinese poetry. This is my first novel, so I didn't design too many plot twists and turns; the focus is on authenticity and recording youth. It's actually like a collection of essays, with the story unfolding like poetry, like a gentle stream.

14. 114 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds

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    A masterpiece with a 9.6 rating on Tomatoes. Predicted to be the pinnacle of female-oriented ancient-style romance and suspense novels this year.

15. 115 青 Qinghong: The Stars and Moon by Her Side 青鸿：星月相随 Clouds and Moon in the Mountains山中云月Ancient Romance891k WordsCompleted [History~~martial arts~~romance~~wild imagination~~court intrigue~~intelligence~~multiple protagonists~~ensemble cast~~great read~~scheming~~military~~emperors] This is a novel with no filler and no brainless characters. Give it a read. Don't get too attached to any couples. This book is practically a death note, so don't assume any character is important. The jianghu turns black hair to snow with age, while the lonely moon hangs above, shining on the old city. Clouds veil old vows as stars fal 1Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    I've saved up for many days, which will allow me to kill some free time for a few more days.

16. 116 和 The Day We Divorced, the Marquis's Ancestors Followed Me 和离当天，侯府祖宗跟我走了 Reborn Noble Consort Xi重生的熹贵妃Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Divorce + business + beloved by the ancestors + a groveling ex-husband + slow-burn romance] The day Gu Yunzheng returned to the capital victorious, he brought Princess Ning'an with him. “Qingyao will be my legal wife, and you'll be demoted to secondary wife. You can still manage the household.” Shen Mingtang laughed. So someone else got all the benefits, while she was left to clean up the mess? In front of everyone, she produced a divorce agreement, then slapped seven years of account books dow —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The ex-husband begged for reconciliation on his knees, but the family members inside the house shouted "Get out!" So satisfying, I read it all in one night! #TheCeilingOfSatisfyingReads #WifeChasingCrematorium

17. 117 绿 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    I've been reading this book recently, it's really good, worth reading, it's pure ancient romance! Both leads are strong!

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