Any Ancient-Era Novels? I’m Out of Books to Read 有无古代小说，最近书荒

1. 101 护 The Princess Who Protects the Nation Prays with Her Left Hand and Wields a Monk's Staff with Her Right 护国公主左手念佛右手禅杖 Chouchou畴畴Ancient Romance695k WordsOngoing [Not a feel-good power fantasy, but the heroine is a force to be reckoned with. (The title ought to be: Li Yushan, You're One Tough Woman.) The current title is too refined.] A palace-intrigue ensemble novel about the history of Southern Tang, written for an ancient-text contest. Readers interested in lesser-known history are welcome to give it a try. There is one volume for each of the three emperors, Li Bian, Li Jing, and Li Yu. Li Bian's volume is complete. [Pure historical fiction (no transm 12Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   Set against the backdrop of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the female protagonist is a princess of the Southern Tang Dynasty. This is a rare gem among Tomato's works, showcasing the author's excellent writing style and historical knowledge. A veteran reader of over a decade, I highly recommend it! The female protagonist practices Buddhism, wielding a 48-pound staff with ease. She is intelligent and clear-headed, and the book's depiction of the subtle nuances of human nature is thought-provoking.

2. 102 嫁 After Marrying the Prince 嫁给皇子后 Miss Eleven十一姑娘Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing The notoriously aloof daughter of the Jiang family changed after marrying into a prince’s household. She learned to put on an act so convincingly that no one could tell the difference. Not only did she grow livelier and more cheerful by the day, but her temper grew sharper too. Today she wounded the Noble Consort’s pride, tomorrow she slapped a powerful noble in the face, and the day after that she even threw a young lady from a prestigious family out of the manor. Everyone was astonished. Who s —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Purely ancient setting, no time travel, I've only read a little bit of it.

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