An Ancient-Era Female Lead With the Surname Hua 古代女主姓花

1. 1 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 20kReads9.6Score4.6kShelves

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   Synopsis of the story: After being in hiding for fifteen years, Hua Zhi originally thought that she could be the most qualified daughter of an aristocratic family and be stable for the rest of her life. However, when the Hua family building was about to collapse, she had to show her talents and support the precarious family. It is normal to show off her face, and it is also common to fight horses and gallop!

2. 2 清 After Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty, Fourth Master Has Three Babies in a Year 清穿后四爷一年抱仨 Flowers Blooming in the Snow雪中繁花Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A wealthy young woman from modern times is reborn in the Qing Dynasty during the Kangxi era after a car accident, becoming Wanyan Wunaxi. With a loving mother, a doting father, and a crowd of protective older brothers, plus a portable pocket dimension, she has a life of pure bliss. All she needs to do is get passed over in the palace selection and marry some honest fellow. Then her life will be complete. Who knew the transmigration god would play a joke on her? An imperial edict comes crashing d 16.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
3. 3 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 4.3kReads9.1Score406Shelves
4. 4 凰 The Phoenix Consort of Nine Thousand Years 凰妃九千岁 Fu Yu芙鱼Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted (Female disguises herself as a man) She is a fearsome general who has bathed in blood on the battlefield, with countless victories to her name. Yet the person she loved most framed her as a traitor conspiring with the enemy and plotting rebellion, branding her a “wicked minister”! Her entire clan was slaughtered! A wicked minister? Then open your eyes and see what a true wicked minister looks like! Watch as she transforms into the most powerful and terrifying minister in the land! Those who harm 572Reads8.9Score120Shelves

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   The heroine's surname is Hua, and her given name is Yu (last name was Ye before her death). Gu Nanan died on the battlefield, and later survived because of taking Taoist medicine. She accidentally met Hua Yu (although she was dead, no one else knew about it). From then on, she used Hua Yu's identity as a eunuch, disguised herself as a man, and allowed the male protagonist to ascend the throne to avenge her hatred.

5. 5 我 My Sweet, Obedient Wife Can Knock Out Everyone in the City with One Palm 我家娘子乖巧，一掌呼飞全城老少 A Fish Born in the Faraway Northern Sea迢迢北冥有鱼生Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [A sweet campus romance set at the Imperial College + family and country + youthful spirit + secret identity + mutual healing] [Reader’s note: This is not a traditional ancient romance with strict gender divisions. The male lead has a sharp tongue and a cheeky mouth. If that bothers you, this may not be for you.] On the war-torn Western Regions frontier, young Marquis Feng returned from the front covered in blood and battered with wounds. The petite, delicate-looking girl said nothing. She simpl 981Reads9.3Score147Shelves

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   The heroine of the first book is Hua tide, nicknamed Hua Xiaoxi. The male protagonist is Feng Qian. Yyds, you deserve it! The remaining few books are HKD ones that I think are good-looking, and I recommend them for everyone's benefit. Thank you all [upvote][upvote][upvote]

6. 6 鬼 The Ghost Doctor and Poison Princess: Marrying a Handsome Young Prince 鬼医毒妃：嫁个绝色小相公 Tuoba Yanqing拓拔言倾Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zi Qian Ge, a top medical genius in Huaxia, is reborn in the Holy Heaven Continent. Physician, poison master, alchemist, weapon refiner, formation master: she thrives in every profession, and with her delicate hands, stirs the entire continent into turmoil, rising step by step to a position admired by all. But one time, she got carried away and couldn't resist teasing him: “The condition for saving you is that you give yourself to me and become my little husband. How about it?” She thought he wa 6.1kReads9.2Score682Shelves
7. 7 闻 My Love, Come to Me in a Dream 闻君入梦来 Gu Shisan顾十三Ancient Romance953k WordsCompleted Five years ago, he led his troops to war, intending to welcome her as his wife with ten miles of wedding finery. Five years later, she betrayed their love, ended their child’s life, and became his father’s woman. He hated her betrayal. He branded her face, severed her fingers, and even killed their daughter! She swore she would make him pay for every drop of blood. When all the secrets came to light, he was consumed with regret. “A Zuo, don’t go...” She turned and plunged her sword into his 1.1kReads7.7Score—Shelves

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8. 8 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.8kReads9.1Score440Shelves

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   Love it, love it!

9. 9 快 Quick Transmigration: I’ve Sullied the Reputations of Men Around the World 快穿之渣遍全世界 A Happy Little Quackling一只快乐的呱呱精Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A woman disguised as a man, with a universally adored female lead. So sweet, so sweet, so sweet!] Hua Yun was a master of cross-dressing as a man. After a misstep cost her her life, a shady System picked her and brought her to three thousand small worlds to complete romance missions. Hua Yun declared, “I can run wild all over again!” [World One: Rumor has it the capital’s notorious young heir has hooked up with a general!] … [World N: The domineering CEO’s girlfriend has fallen in love with 5.6kReads9.4Score702Shelves

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   Huayun is super cool

10. 10 大 The Young Lady Is Fierce 大小姐飒爆了 A2Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted [A Cool, Badass Female Lead with Many Secret Identities, Doted on by Everyone, Very Sweet with No Angst] Everyone says the eldest daughter of the Song family is a complete airhead and a sickly weakling. She grew up in the countryside, after all, so she must have never seen much of the world. But can someone tell them who that person is, the one the racing champion keeps eagerly calling “Master”? And who’s the one making a killing in the stock market? All the top names in the stone-gambling world 891Reads9.1Score139Shelves
11. 11 战 The Reborn God of War: Tremble, World! 战神重生：颤抖吧！这个世界！ The Wave in the Surf浪花的浪Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Contemporary romance, strong heroine, wealthy CEO, reborn] In her previous life, she was betrayed to the death. In this life, she returns with a winning hand and mercilessly crushes the scum. Let me say the important thing three times: Sorry, but this young lady’s soul has awakened. I’m strong, strong, strong, and I’ve met an outrageously powerful man who protects me at every turn, Su Qianling hooked her arms around the domineering CEO’s neck. “Hubby, someone’s picking on me.” The man affection 130Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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