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The Male Lead Is a Prince: Married First, Love Later 男主是王爷，先婚后爱

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The male lead has someone he treasures in his heart. After he falls on hard times, only the female lead takes care of him. He falls for her, but after they get back together, she chooses freedom and leaves with carefree abandon.

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1 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 4.3kReads6.8Score304Shelves
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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!
2 After Stockpiling Supplies: I Transmigrate as the Prince’s Discarded Consort and Raise Three Children from the Start 囤货后：穿成王府弃妃开局养三胎 Zhao Qingyue赵清樾Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Stockpiling + pocket dimension + raising triplets from the start + discarded princess consort + farming + rekindled love] [An alternate history, a devoted couple, and the children are the heroine's own! She's their real mother! Sweet romance, come on in, the author is a real mom too!!!] [Most of the story is about farming, raising children, and romance.] When Chu Fuyu opens her eyes, three little dumplings are crouched beside her bed, each one sweet and adorable, and all calling her “Mother.” S 4.2kReads8.9Score580Shelves
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Novels featuring time-traveling heroines and princes are all unique time-travel stories, with a familiar formula but a different flavor. I want to keep reading them all.
3 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35.4kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
4 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.4kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves
5 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 55.8kReads9.0Score7kShelves
6 The Sweet Concubine Is Wild and Flirtatious, Making the Chaste Prince’s Heart Race 甜妃撩又野，撩拨禁欲王爷心狂跳 Xuan Yu瑄玉Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + lighthearted transmigration + sweet historical romance + aloof, chaste male lead + devoted couple] A clumsy, flirty, and hilarious little artist who doesn't realize how suggestive she is VS. A man whose mouth is the most stubborn part of him, aloof and chaste on the surface, with a head full of filthy thoughts. Too much fun can be fatal. Mu Zhenzhen choked to death on her own drool while staying up late watching videos of her favorite husbands! The good news: she came back to li 792Reads8.9Score105Shelves
7 Exclusive Sweet Romance: The Chaste Prince Dotes on His Wife 独家甜诱，禁欲王爷太宠妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted affection + both leads are each other’s only ones + both leads speak their minds + heroine never lets herself be taken advantage of + don’t expect logic] Mu Siqiao is framed by her own cousin and has no choice but to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man tells her frankly, “I have feelings for someone else, but I’ll treat you well and fulfill my duties as your husband.” Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, “Fine, I’ll 947Reads9.0Score109Shelves
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This male lead is incredibly normal—polite and gentle. He and the female lead were tricked into being together. At first, I thought he was her older sister, whom she saved when she was little, and that he only wanted to marry her out of gratitude. But after marrying her, he gave her all the power in the household, the treasury, and the money. He accompanied her on her homecoming and supported her. Their relationship developed gradually after they got to know each other. I was also very moved by the relationship between the emperor and the male lead's mother. The person the male lead was as a child was actually the female lead. They never argued; their relationship was delicate and genuine. I really like him! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]
8 EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
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This one! It perfectly matches!
9 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
10 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 739Reads9.4Score101Shelves
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They married first, then fell in love; despite numerous obstacles, they eventually got together.
11 The Rebellious Consort of the Brocade Palace 锦阙叛妃 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Court Politics + Amnesia + Faked Death + Tortured Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Powerful Cast + Ensemble Story + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + First Love + Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Heroine: Legitimate Daughter of the Minister of Rites - Princess Consort - Empress - Queen of a Vassal State - Protector of the Nation] ◆Reading Guide◆ ◇ Sickly, brilliant strategist heroine + domineering prince of a vassal state as Male Lead One + mysterious, devoted Male Lead T 562Reads9.4Score100Shelves
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A prince and his wife, a sickly strategist princess, a rebellious princess, and even after becoming empress, she still couldn't find peace.
12 A Couple’s Pocket Dimension: Transmigrating as the War King’s Junior Sister 夫妻空间：穿成战王的小师妹 Moon Chasing Clouds逐云之月Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted She’s a genius modern doctor who transmigrates and is immediately sent to the bridal sedan to take the place of a bride and bring good fortune to a battle-hardened prince who is on the verge of becoming a vegetable and is said to bring death to his wives. Rumor has it that every one of the prince’s former fiancées died in bizarre, horrible ways, and none lived long enough to make it through the wedding ceremony. The whole capital is wondering how she’ll die. But the prince is secretly delighted: 702Reads9.0Score101Shelves
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The male lead is a prince – marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.
13 The Down-and-Out Princess Consort Strikes Back 落魄王妃要逆袭 Crunchy嘎吱脆Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted The entire Liu family, headed by the chancellor, was executed. Yet their eldest daughter, Liu Fuying, who had married into the royal household and become the Princess of Nan, vanished without a trace. Some said she was dead. Others claimed that after the Prince of Nan ascended the throne, he hid her away deep in the mountains. At the brink of despair, she changed her appearance and returned to the imperial harem as a maid, living only for revenge. She has had a hundred chances to kill Bai Qichen 18Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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The aloof prince at first, but later he becomes surprisingly charming...
14 The Princess Consort Goes Wild, and the Prince Is Madly in Love 王妃到处发疯，王爷爱到发懵 Jing Yue惊月Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Reborn + one-on-one, both devoted only to each other + the husband’s groveling pursuit] In her previous life, Feng Jiujiu, the Black Wind Stronghold’s Right Guardian, fell in love with Xiao Moyuan, Prince of Pingyao, at first sight. On the condition that the stronghold submit to the imperial court, she became his princess consort. To shed her bandit ways, she crippled her own peerless martial arts. To fit in with the young noblewomen of the capital and stop being ostracized, she studied the 524Reads8.6Score—Shelves
15 The Ugly Doctor Consort Strikes It Rich After Fleeing Famine with the Blind-Eyed Prince 丑医妃携瞎眼王爷逃荒后，赚翻了 A Strawberry Candy一粒草莓糖Ancient Romance586k WordsCompleted [Feel-good wish fulfillment + storage space + medical skills + farming + powerful leads++++] From the start, she's transmigrated into the body of an ugly princess consort? She opens her eyes to find her family being confiscated and herself sent into exile? She takes a stroll through the enemy's treasury and scoops up all the gold and jewels into her storage space, claiming every last supply for herself! More than one prince tried to kill her husband? The emperor wants her husband left to fend fo 1.4kReads9.0Score170Shelves
16 After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed, the Prince Watches Me Perform Every Day 心声泄漏后，王爷天天看我表演 Little Tea, Big Appetite吸量小茶Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [leaked inner thoughts] + [expert at snarking] + [good at acting and arguing back] + [putting scumbags in their place] + [fictional] Ye Lichu is a little-known actress struggling to make it in the entertainment industry. After an accident, she transmigrates into the script being filmed. As luck would have it, she ends up in the role of the regent’s cannon-fodder wife. She has fewer scenes than a maid, and her fate is sealed from the start. Talk about getting a sudden glimpse o 511Reads7.4Score—Shelves
17 The Princess Faked Her Death After Jumping Off a Cliff, and the Prince Went Mad 王妃跳崖假死后，王爷疯了 Little Demon of the Big Dipper北斗小妖Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Complete. No golden finger, no System, no pocket dimension.] Also known as The Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, So His Reborn Princess Consort Runs Away She Fought to the Death with the White Lotus in the Prince's Mansion, While the Moonlight in Her Husband's Heart Smiled [Domestic and palace intrigue + medical skills + power struggles over the throne + she suffers first, then the villains get what's coming to them + no rekindling old flames + a relentless pursuit of his wif 750Reads8.7Score102Shelves
18 Forced into a Substitute Marriage, I Lift the Veil, Pin the Prince Against the Wall, and Kiss Him 被迫替嫁，掀开盖头堵王爷摁墙吻 Feng Shiyi凤十一Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only partners + marriage before love + sweet pampering + goofy heroine + spatial storage + healing] Medical PhD Ye Nanqi transmigrates into the body of an abandoned legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites. From the start, she's in hell mode after violating a certain prince. Furious at losing his virtue, the prince spits blood and passes out on the spot, while she leaves behind a prescription and makes a run for it. An imperial decree forces Ye Nanqi to return to 7.3kReads9.2Score886Shelves
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These are all novels where the male lead is a prince. They're all completed novels with ratings of 9 or higher, especially the second one, which is incredibly good. Mu Siqiao is framed by her cousin and forced to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man confesses to her, "I have someone I like, but I will fulfill my duties as a husband to you." Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, "Yes, I will be good to you too. The condition is, we'll sleep in separate beds." Not long after, Mu Siqiao notices that Zhuo Yuhan has changed. "Where are you putting your hands? Get them off me!" Mu Siqiao moves away, but he clings to her like a leech. She can't help but roll her eyes. "You've changed your mind so quickly; I have reason to suspect you're a scumbag." Zhuo Yuhan retorts, "Falling in love with my wife isn't scumbag."
19 EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.8kReads9.0Score571Shelves
20 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6kReads9.4Score746Shelves
21 The Prince's New Bride Is Sweet and Delicate, So He Treats Her with Care 赐婚王妃娇软，王爷轻点宠 Jie Yushu解雨书Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, not a rebirth story + married first, love later + sweet romance, devoted to each other] “An imperial marriage decree for the Duke of Zhenguo's household: Mu Yue?” One is the sixth prince, long since forgotten. The other is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household, whose family has lost its influence. For some inexplicable reason, the emperor issued an edict pairing them in marriage. This marriage has nothing to do with whether they like each oth 562Reads6.2Score—Shelves
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Ever since I "got it," I need to... Every night.
22 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves
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A classic Chinese romance novel about marriage before love blossoms!
23 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.9kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
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The male lead is a prince; the story is one of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and it's both sweet and hilarious.
24 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24kReads9.1Score2kShelves
25 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score554Shelves
26 The Heir's Temper Burns Like Fire, and His Sweet Wife Can't Hide 世子性烈如火，娇娇夫人难以藏躲 Yuyu Zi渔渔籽Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, not reborn + fictional dynasty + marriage before love + both leads are virgins + gentle, graceful, perceptive beauty vs. cold-faced, devoted, hot-tempered lord] After her kingdom was defeated in war, she was sent to Beichen to marry, becoming a sacrifice for peace between the two nations. After the wedding, she and Yan Han, the heir of Beichen, were united in name only. As time passed, she realized he saw her only as a gift from Nandu, someone insignificant and dispensa 1.6kReads8.8Score147Shelves
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Pure ancient romance, arranged marriage that blossoms into love
27 After I Transmigrate into a Slave, the Cold Prince Makes Me Serve at His Side 穿越成奴后，冷王让我近身侍奉 Peerless Bright Moon无双明月Ancient Romance701k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads + devoted to each other + heroine disguises herself as a man] Good grief, she was an abandoned assassin from her organization, and now she had transmigrated into the body of a lowly slave in an ancient prince’s manor. By a strange twist of fate, she gained a miraculous protective talisman that made her impossible to kill, crush, or beat to death. Because of it, the aloof Prince Lie, who never went near women or men, began sneaking into her room every night. He came when she was 695Reads9.0Score104Shelves
28 My Lord, Please Accept My Condolences: The Princess Consort Has Died Again 王爷节哀，王妃又死了 I'm Sleazy, I'm Zihao我猥琐我子豪Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was his little concubine. She belonged to him, but her heart belonged to someone else. In this life, she is his little princess consort. She belongs to him, and her heart must belong to him too! He schemes and plots at every turn, using every trick, fair or foul, all for the sake of that one person. “Your Highness, I don't think my death in my previous life was quite right.” In the courtyard, she bites into an apple, frowning as she carefully analyzes the matter. “Princ 538Reads9.3Score108Shelves
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Novel and interesting, this book is a must-read for those looking for something to read! It's refreshing and eye-opening! ✨️
29 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
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① The female lead was originally an unloved illegitimate daughter, married off by her parents to the dying heir of the Duke of Jing for a "lucky marriage." Before the wedding ceremony was even over, the male lead fainted, and everyone laughed at her, saying she was unworthy of entering the Duke of Jing's mansion. After the male lead woke up, he took the female lead and cursed back, standing up for her. The female lead took care of the male lead, wanting him to be more comfortable in his remaining days, but unexpectedly, the male lead's health gradually improved, proving he was not as averse to women as rumored. ② When the imperial decree was issued, the whole country was in an uproar. Some people felt sorry for Yun Hua, who had married a gloomy and sickly man, some waited to see her suffer to death, and some even hoped for Si Heng's death, and to see her be buried alive with him. But who would have thought that the short-lived one would not die, and the eccentric one would be devoted to her? During the day, he stayed by her side, protecting her and ensuring her safety. As night fell, he hooked his arm around her soft waist, whispering sweet nothings in her ear. On their wedding night, Si Heng glanced at Yun Hua, who lay beside him like a "heroic corpse," and paused for a moment before suddenly laughing. Si Heng leaned down to look at Yun Hua, whose eyelashes trembled, and chuckled softly. His thin lips brushed against her beautiful face, and he whispered in her ear, a low chuckle in his throat: "Not familiar... I won't [laugh][laugh]③" "If I were selfish, cowardly, greedy, and fickle, would Your Highness still be willing to be my husband?" "If I were heartless, ruthless, and bloodthirsty, would you still be willing to be my wife?" A true man, upright and indomitable. Having seen such a gentleman, how could I not be happy? Gu Qing might be Feng Ze's weakness, but she was also his armor, his scabbard, his most precious treasure. They had traveled so long and so far, all for the sake of returning. There were no misunderstandings, and no dramatic "wife-chasing-after-the-criminal-death" scenarios. The male and female leads redeemed each other, running towards each other's goals, their love flowing gently like a stream. Everything was the best arrangement, and there was also a strong sense of national duty. What moved me most was the candlelight bearer; even in the darkest night, light still illuminated the way forward. Both leads are intelligent and emotionally intelligent. A great read! (❤️∀❤️)✨✨✨✨✨
30 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
31 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 2.1kReads8.2Score190Shelves
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The male lead is nine years older than the female lead, who is delicate and afraid of pain. The male lead is very good at flirting.
32 The Emperor Can't Help but Favor Me 奈何帝王偏爱我 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, obedient empress VS a cold, ruthless, scheming emperor] [Sweet HE + both leads are virgins + one-on-one + fiercely protective and doting husband + only has eyes for her] An imperial decree arrived, ordering a marriage to bring the emperor good fortune. Su Yaning had heard that His Majesty was violent and that he was poisoned and disabled. She had no intention of rushing to her death to join him in the grave, so she forced her younger cousin Su Luo, daughter of the former Grand Ge 7.9kReads8.4Score550Shelves
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This is super sweet!! The female lead enters the palace as a bride to bring good luck, but the male lead had actually been awake for a while and just wanted to test her. He discovered that she was delicate, timid, and prone to crying, so he kept teasing her mischievously. She was incredibly shy, and in the end, the wicked emperor fell for her, calling her "my darling." It's so sweet! [Masterpiece][Sending Heart][Admiration]
33 Playfully Spoiled: Winning Over the Cold-Faced Prince 戏宠，攻略冷面王 Year After Year, Yu Yosh年年有于YoshAncient Romance257k WordsOngoing [Stunning transmigrated princess consort + System quests + Winning over the cold-faced prince + Satisfying revenge + Villainess] Shen Yunhua was an acting prodigy, celebrated across the entertainment industry for her beauty and talent. In a single moment, she transmigrated into the role of a vicious supporting character who had torn apart a childhood romance that had lasted fifteen years. The System told her: Your mission is to win the male lead’s heart and grow old together with him. Only then 10Reads—Score—Shelves
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A time-traveling princess tries to win over a cold-faced prince – a classic Chinese romance novel with a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love!
34 The Charming Princess Consort Seduces the Prince, Leaving Him Wanting More 娇美王妃引诱王爷，欲罢不能 Shi Gege Ya是歌歌吖Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Flirty, Fussy Little Fox vs. Devoted, Overindulgent Puppy] (HE + self-serving, glamorous heroine + princes from two kingdoms competing for her + hero has been plotting for a long time + later obsessive coercive pursuit; soft, delicate heroine who’s easy to push around + both leads have clean slates after she is reborn) At first, she pursues him. Later, he chases her. The hero is cold on the outside but warm within; the second male lead is warm on the outside but cold within. In her previous lif 267Reads—Score—Shelves
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1V2, both protagonists are virgins after rebirth. The female lead seduces the male lead to seek revenge. It's a story of a woman who flirts with and pursues a man. She's not a typical female lead, but she doesn't suffer any setbacks either. It's mostly sweet with little angst, and both the male lead and the second male lead dote on her.
35 Sold to the Prince to Pay Off My Debts, I Became His Only Love 抵债卖给王爷后，他独宠我一人 Jiu Ya Jiu久丫九Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a forced bride swap + secret love turned real + exclusive devotion + bittersweet romance] Lin Panyan was handed over by her gambling-addict father to settle his debts, and stuffed into Prince Huo's wedding sedan. Everyone in the city knew Huo Gui as a cold-blooded fiend who had slaughtered countless people and kept his distance from women. She entered the prince's manor prepared to die, but who could have guessed… When she fainted, he urgently summoned the imperial 59Reads—Score—Shelves
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I recommend this book!
36 After Our Divorce, the War God Prince Scales the Wall Every Night to Beg for Reconciliation 和离后，战神王爷夜夜翻墙求复合 Yu Daofeng of Taisu Sect太苏门的余道风Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing [Running away while pregnant + palace intrigue + quadruplets + public displays of affection + spirit-spring space] After transmigrating, Su Qingran finds herself turned into a “bride brought in to bring good fortune.” Looking at her handsome but deathly ill groom, Xiao Jinghan, she wants to shout at the heavens: Prince, fight for your life! I don’t want to be buried with you from the start! Luckily, her spirit-spring space is the ultimate cheat. One cup of water can bring the dead back to life a 7Reads—Score—Shelves
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Your Highness, let's marry first and fall in love later! [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added]
37 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 329Reads—Score—Shelves
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This is an ancient romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her 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 The Scheming Prince's Substitute Bride 腹黑王爷的替嫁小冤家 Ying Xiaobao滢小宝Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing On the day of her substitute wedding, Shen Nanzhi flips up her veil and makes a run for it. Prince Chu, Xiao Heng, leans against the doorframe, watching the show. “Go on, run. Let’s see how far you get.” She twists her ankle, and he laughs as he cracks sunflower seeds. She says, “I’m not interested in you.” He replies, “What a coincidence. Neither am I.” Later, he takes a blade for her. She cries and curses, “Don’t you die, you bastard!” He says, “You look awful when you cry.” Eventually, a —Reads—Score—Shelves
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On the day of her substitute marriage, she lifted her veil and tried to run away; he, munching on sunflower seeds, watched the spectacle: "Go ahead and run, let's see where you can run." (Daily silly moments and sweet moments)
39 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.1kReads—Score312Shelves
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A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in, and the princess, startled, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but the silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir, tearing off each other's masks, and both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!
40 The Ninth Imperial Uncle 九皇叔 Cheng Jiu承九Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted The genius doctor Su Yunqi transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince’s stand-in for his beloved. After the real deal returns, Su Yunqi is framed and forced to marry Prince Xiao, Xiao Tianrui, who is gravely poisoned and on death’s doorstep. She’s expected to wait for him to die and be buried with him... Su Yunqi: “A stand-in? Buried alive? You have no idea what my medical skills can do.” Prince Xiao: “Hm?” Su Yunqi: “Lie still and let me handle this!” Prince Xiao: “...” She cures epidemics 3.4kReads8.7Score426Shelves
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It's a good story about marriage before love.
41 After My Family Was Ruined, I Rose From Convict Slave to Palace Maid 被抄家后，我从辛者库罪奴往上爬 Ode to Romance风花雪月颂Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted Ye Jianqing is the daughter of Ye Mingde, an official in the Imperial Household Department. She was betrothed to Bai Xingjian as a child, and the two fell in love. She had always thought she would marry the man she loved once she came of age, then support him and raise their children. But after her family was raided overnight, she went from a noble young lady to a palace maid. Dongfang Yu is the current emperor’s fourth son. Since his mother is lowborn and he is not favored, he is sent to the Im 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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[Smirking] Seems to fit the description of [admiration][admiration][admiration]
42 The Substitute Princess Consort 代嫁之替身王妃 Dao Donghuang Who Likes Qiqiao Fruit爱吃七巧果的道东皇Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, she helped him remove his disguise, and he realized she wasn’t the real bride. “A stand-in bride?” He sat in his wheelchair, his gaze deep and inscrutable. “A stand-in groom?” She curled her lips into a smile and hooked an arm around his neck. Two impostors played devoted spouses beneath the emperor’s nose. She was a business tycoon forced to take her younger sister’s place in marriage, hoping to reclaim her mother’s keepsake. He was the leader of the imperial guards, who 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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"A substitute bride?" The wheelchair suddenly moved forward, stopping in front of her. He reached out, pinched her chin, and forced her to look up at him. "This Li Prince's Mansion is a place that devours people. You've come here in her place, aren't you afraid of death?" Su Wanyi was forced to meet his gaze. At such close range, she could smell the cold fragrance emanating from him and see the wariness and probing in the depths of his eyes. She suddenly smiled. The smile was as bright as spring flowers, yet her eyes held a clear understanding of everything— "Your Highness," she spoke softly, her voice gentle yet each word clear, "Is your leg ailment real?" Li Hanshen's pupils contracted slightly.
43 A Dragon Vein as Her Betrothal Gift: The Princess Rules the Realm 龙脉为聘：王妃她权倾天下 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted The Dragon Vein as Her Betrothal Gift: The Princess Consort Holds All the Power 27Reads—Score—Shelves
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Every villain was dealt with in a satisfying way.
44 Lovers in the Backlight 逆光爱人 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance87k WordsOngoing This is a story about prejudice and redemption. When the whole world sees you in one particular way, will there still be someone willing to believe in you? When fate tramples someone into the dirt, can they still bloom? A lover coming toward you against the light, ordinary and warm... 153Reads7.2Score—Shelves
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This book is great! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]
45 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 138Reads—Score—Shelves
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Holding you in my arms, cherishing you to the bone. A cunning prince relentlessly pursues his wife, seeking neither power nor wealth, only to have her. Limitless sweetness and endless displays of affection—a truly captivating historical romance novel.

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