A Historical Romance So Good You Can't Bear to Delete It, Please... 非常好看的古言小说，不舍的删的那种，拜托了……

1. 51 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves
2. 52 青 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 Qing Man Wu Sha轻嫚武纱Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 914Reads9.3Score105Shelves
3. 53 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves
4. 54 棠 The Tang Eclipse Chronicles 棠蚀录 The Storm Petrel in a Floral Shirt穿花衣的海燕Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted The crabapples of Jiangnan bloom most brilliantly when they reek of rot. Fallen weeping crabapple blossoms, steeped in rain until they turn to rouge-colored mud, seep into a dark red birthmark beneath Gu Jietang’s embroidered shoes, as if she were born destined to wade into the murky waters of love. At thirteen, she already knew that true nectar glands were hidden in insect-eaten galls. The man with the severed finger taught her to cut open the deformed heart of a crabapple. Moonlight flowed thr 149Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It ended in just over 70 chapters, with many well-developed characters. The female protagonist grows throughout the story, and the lovers and friends she encounters are all beautiful and unforgettable. It has a classic, elegant feel.

5. 55 续 Four Years Without Sharing a Bed with His Second Wife, Then His Late Wife Returns and He Loves Her Again? 续弦四年不同房，亡妻复活你又爱了？ Young Master Qingcheng公子倾城Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed heroine + second male lead takes the win] Shen Yan had been her husband’s second wife for four years when her late elder sister, the principal wife, came back from the dead. Her husband said, “You only married into this family in your sister’s place. You should know your place and ask to become a concubine!” Her mother-in-law said, “You’re just a daughter born to a concubine. You should be grateful you can be my son’s concubine.” The child she had cared for over the past four years s 14.7kReads8.2Score957Shelves

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   This book... A story of a concubine's daughter's rise to power... A power struggle within a family... Without rebirth or time travel, the protagonist gradually ascends to the pinnacle of power, and the male lead has been plotting for a long time!

6. 56 一 A Thousand-Gold Gamble: I’m Making the Crown Prince My Live-In Son-in-Law! 一掷千金：太子被我招赘啦了！ Lotus Falls, No Excuses莲落不听解释Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A historical romance with business intrigue and mystery-solving] Su Rongyue, the daughter of Yangzhou's richest family, puts out a notice seeking a husband. And the man who shows up is the Crown Prince? Did they get the wrong person?! But that doesn't matter. After all, she fell in love at first sight, was struck by his breathtaking beauty, and was already thinking up names for their children the very next second! Miss this chance, and it may nev 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For book hunters, this is a must-read. It's a pure historical romance with no reincarnation or time travel elements. The writing is excellent, and you won't regret reading it. The male and female leads work together to make money, managing to fall in love and earn money at the same time. Even the initially perceived villains have a surprisingly delightful romantic storyline!

7. 57 春 Nothing Happened That Spring 春无事 No Lies不假Ancient Romance188k WordsOngoing [Newly prominent female tutor of two dynasties × incorruptible censor] Song Yisui has always been cautious about staying alive, asking for nothing more than to survive in a chaotic world. Yet she can't bear to leave someone to die, so she saves the destitute Jiang Jinhuan. In Yuezhou, Jiangnan, tea-scented hills stretch as far as the eye can see. With a young man's faint smile, they share a carefree time together. They meet again in the treacherous capital, where the former tea picker has becom —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy strong-strong historical romances, check this out: a newly risen female scholar from two dynasties paired with an incorruptible censor. They had a tender encounter in their youth in Jiangnan, and meet again in the turbulent court after arriving in the capital. Despite being commoners, they dare to speak frankly about the affairs of the court. Together, they gather loyal officials and dispel the fog of chaos, creating a powerful and immersive story.

8. 58 遗 The Orphaned Heiress 遗孤嫡女 Yinyang Qu Changsheng垠阳曲昌生Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No transmigration + no rebirth + face-slapping] Lu Zhiyi’s parents and elder brother all lie buried at the border! She is the sole surviving descendant of the Lu family’s second branch, but because she is an orphan, the Lus treat her harshly and neglect her. To make their cousin Lu Zhirou, the eldest uncle’s daughter, look good by comparison, they even deliberately make Lu Zhiyi as stupid as a pig! To survive, Lu Zhiyi grows up walking on eggshells. But at a grand imperial hunt, she nearly end 22Reads8.4Score—Shelves
9. 59 腹 The Scheming Prince and His Runaway Princess 腹黑王爷逃跑王妃 Mu Ziqing木紫倾Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she discovers she's the princess consort the prince is about to marry. On their wedding night, he kills the woman whose body she's taken over. “Your Highness, the princess consort has run off again!” ... “This is terrible, Your Highness, the princess consort has run off again...” “Damn her! She actually dares to marry someone else. If she dares say yes, I'll flatten this entire valley!” She even dares to run away while pregnant. This woman has some nerve. “Qinghan, you've g 49Reads7.2Score—Shelves
10. 60 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 32Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Trust me!! This one! Just finished! The plot isn't clichéd, there are no mindless cheat codes or time-travel systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern nomadic tribes. In the story, characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and thrilling moments become more frequent, getting increasingly addictive as you read on. I cried many times myself. The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent. Every plot point is perfectly resolved. Highly recommended!

11. 61 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.1kReads8.8Score907Shelves

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    The first book is a tragic romance. The male lead is incredibly powerful, possessive, and jealous. The female lead isn't love-struck and has her own integrity. I cried a ton of tissues reading it. Highly recommended! [Sending heart] The second book is an ancient political intrigue novel—palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, all intricately linked. A childhood sweetheart with explosive possessiveness versus a loyal bodyguard who protects her with his life. The female lead isn't love-struck—a clear-headed and rational legitimate daughter. Highly recommended! [Admiration]

12. 62 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 558Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 病 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.4kReads8.0Score235Shelves

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    Pseudo-cultivation ancient romance with lighthearted domestic drama and no angst

14. 64 娘 Will Her Majesty Become the Empress Dowager Today? 娘娘今天当上太后了嘛 Seasonal Persimmon时令柿子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + heroine born into the womb + transmigrated supporting actress + reborn supporting actress + black lotus + everyone is smart] Shen Guiyi had planned to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, but every eligible young nobleman in the capital had a house full of wives and concubines. Since she couldn't escape the struggle, she decided to enter the palace as a candidate for the imperial harem. She would climb the ranks step by step. If she had to fight, she'd fight for the very bes 1.7kReads8.4Score221Shelves

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    Trust me, sisters, this book is absolutely amazing! The infighting is incredibly thrilling! The protagonist, reborn, storms into the harem, the empress holds twins, and a reborn female supporting character harbors murderous intent. Forget about the white moonlight and the black lotus; the heroine either doesn't fight for power or she fights to the very top.

15. 65 做 Ten Years as a Ghost, Unknown to All; One Crime Made Me Famous Nationwide 做鬼十年无人知，一朝犯法天下闻 Crows Have Hunks鸦有猛男Ancient Romance689k WordsOngoing [Reborn + devoted to one another + strong female lead + sweet romance + mouse-speak + solving cases + mistaken identity] I bet none of you have ever died, right? Zhong Nian has. She spent ten years as a ghost in the same place, then, huh? She came back to life! And gained the ability to play at being a spirit medium. Right after she was reborn, she heard two mice running for their lives and shouting, “Brains are flying everywhere!” Zhong Nian: Is the killer coming for me next? To avoid dying a s 2.4kReads8.9Score317Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn with a natural talent for psychic abilities. Two mice accompany and assist her along the way. When she is summoned by the government to investigate a murder case, she decides to move into the Zhong family mansion to focus on accumulating capital for her business.

16. 66 巫 Rain Falls on Wushan: The Crane Returns 巫山有雨：鹤归 Liu Jiao琉焦Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + 1V2 + character growth + everyone's secret identities + ensemble of gods + sweet and heartbreaking moments + slow-paced, expansive worldbuilding + focus on the fall of an era] A female forensic doctor wakes up in the corpse of a man in the Great Wilderness, takes a two-faced little green tea as her master, and gets relentlessly pursued by a lovesick River God. From the start, she has no memories and no System. She plans to quietly help build up a primitive tribe, but 189Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    "The Pinnacle of Eastern Fantasy Romance" boasts a fresh and unconventional theme. The divine system posits that true gods gain divine power by exercising their inherent divine authority, strengthening their divine souls and enhancing their "real strength." The divine race, on the other hand, relies on divine power bestowed by true gods to acquire divine power and increase their own strength. The unparalleled plot twists are breathtaking, and this story is incredibly deep!

17. 67 法 The Poisonous Concubine Forensic Doctor: Slaughtering My Way Through the Embroidered Guards' Prison 法医毒妃：在锦衣卫大牢杀疯了 Mu Feng Yundao, Who Likes Yunxi喜欢云熙的慕风云道Mystery312k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was a top forensic examiner whose very name struck fear into the hearts of criminals. Then she transmigrated, only to become the sole survivor of the Shen family's massacre. To stay alive, she hid her abilities and played the fool, pretending to be deaf and mute. She became A Chou, an ugly woman tasked with emptying chamber pots at a brothel. Then one night, the famous courtesan was skinned alive, and A Chou was caught on the spot holding a brow knife! “That knife work 148Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [High-quality historical romance + female-oriented suspense] I eagerly await the heroine's discovery of the true culprit in the family massacre every day; her search for the truth in prison is incredibly captivating!!

18. 68 乐 A Journey to Love, Part Two 乐游原·下（许凯、景甜主演同名电视剧｜排名不分先后） Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Male-Channel Fanfiction182k WordsCompleted [Complete] Two kindred hearts end the fires of war; beneath the spring breeze, they ride together through Leyou Plain! He is a young hero who conceals his brilliance, a heaven-sent genius. She is a brilliant strategist, a heroine who rivals any man. Bound by their opposing identities and allegiances, they clash in wits and courage again and again. But they discover that whether in strategy and scheming or in martial arts and learning, they are evenly matched. Each becomes the other’s greatest ri 125Reads9.3Score141Shelves

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    The first two books are top-notch ancient romance novels with intense angst, and the following three are must-reads.

19. 69 乐 A Journey to Love, Part One 乐游原·上【许凯、景甜主演同名电视剧（排名不分先后）】 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted With hearts as pure as a child’s, they quell the flames of war; riding into spring, they delight in a tour of Leyou Plain! He is a young hero of extraordinary talent, who keeps his brilliance hidden. She is a peerless strategist and a woman who can match any man. Their different identities and allegiances pit them against each other in one battle of wits after another. Yet they soon realize that whether in schemes and strategy or martial skill and learning, they are evenly matched. Each is th 374Reads9.4Score112Shelves
20. 70 暮 An Order in Late Spring 暮春之令 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted After the princess sent away for a political marriage passes away, Wang Huiyan, a palace historian, returns to her hometown after eight years away. Once a well-born young lady, she now faces a family fallen on hard times, creditors at the door, and the prospect of remaining unmarried well into adulthood. Determined to make something of herself and escape her predicament, Huiyan ventures into business. Her heart stirs at the sight of the excellent bachelor who was once her childhood friend, and 3.5kReads9.1Score464Shelves
21. 71 白 The White Dragon’s Three Thousand Worlds 白龙三千世界 A Bun That Loves to Daydream喜欢幻想的包子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The dragon race suffered a crushing defeat in the “Battle of the Desolate Sea” and was banished to the dark “Sea of No Return,” where it gradually faced extinction under an endless, sunless oppression. The heroine, Linglong, is the Dragon King’s last child, a snow-white young dragon who has witnessed her people’s decline since she was little. The Dragon King spent a thousand years of power and effort to divine that “the Light of Merit” could give the dragon race a glimmer of hope. He established 113Reads7.4Score—Shelves
22. 72 绝 Peerless Physician Consort: The Scheming Prince Falls for Me 绝世医妃：腹黑王爷爱上我 Wuxiang Beiji无相北极Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted The Empress has sent a female physician? Our prince has never been interested in women. Send her away at once! With the love potion coursing through his veins, the man held his little physician in his arms. “Don’t cure me, all right? You’re the only antidote I need.” Yue’er, Prince Jing and I look exactly alike. Whatever he can give you, I can give you too! I want to know: is the one by my side Prince Jing or Prince Heng? 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's worth reading carefully; it's a pure ancient romance novel with no time travel or reincarnation elements, and the plot is logically rigorous and self-consistent.

23. 73 女 The Villainess Awakens and Drives the Regent Wild 女配觉醒，我把摄政王撩疯了 Nan Dou南豆Ancient Romance216k WordsOngoing In my previous life, I was a vicious supporting female character who couldn't survive past three chapters. I was infatuated with a scumbag, jealous of a sweet, innocent girl, and drained of my heart's blood by my family as a bargaining chip. I died miserably on a freezing winter street. After a high fever awakened my memories of the plot, I tore my lovesick brain to shreds. I kicked the blind scumbag Xiao Yu, tore apart the hypocritical Su Lian'er, stole the female lead's opportunities, and tram —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    😈The villainous female supporting character has awakened and gone on a killing spree! She kicks the scumbag boyfriend, tears apart the innocent-looking woman, and steals the female lead's spotlight to advance her career!💥 The powerful regent, however, relentlessly pursues her: "The power is yours, and so is I!" The intense back-and-forth between these two strong characters is incredibly captivating, with non-stop action and satisfying moments! ✨✨🔥🔥

24. 74 双 Twin Phoenixes Entwine the Dragon, Breaking His Back 双凤缠龙，龙断腰 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance938k WordsCompleted [Mad power games] + [forced love] + [love and hatred] + [captor and captive, fighting back] + [sisters strike back] The Imperial Astronomical Bureau foretells: Twin phoenixes devour the dragon. The two daughters of the Feng family, one in the open and one in the shadows, are both married to the crown prince. They try to escape, only to be seized by two mad beasts. One wants the living as a sacrifice; the other insists they’ll share a grave, even in death. The twin phoenixes devour the dragon, b 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The two phoenixes devour the dragon, devouring their hearts and souls. Scumbags, get lost!

25. 75 戏 A New Chapter for My Fair Princess 戏续还珠 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明Female-Channel Fanfiction240k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy + martial arts + My Fair Princess fan fiction + quirky heroine + strategy and scheming + transmigration] A qipao reveals the mystery of Little Swallow’s origins, and the Fifth Prince insists on becoming a monk. At a grand residence in Qianlong’s palace, they discover that Consort Fragrant nearly died in a mass grave years ago. Qianlong travels to Qiantang to find his beloved daughter, while a descendant of the Yizhu Tower seeks revenge. A red flower emblem is left at the sce 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional popular novels

26. 76 武 Wuxia Short Story: Sword Jianghu 武侠短篇小说《剑江湖》 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明15k WordsCompleted The Sword and the Jianghu: A Martial Arts Novella 48Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 咸 The Idle Girl Isn't So Idle 咸鱼少女不太闲 The Demon King Is Playing Hide-and-Seek魔王在躲猫Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted A modern woman who just wants to lie flat wakes up as a peerlessly beautiful woman. Before she can even take it in, the emperor decides to offer her as a sacrifice to the sea?! This isn’t how the story’s supposed to go! Run! She has to run! That very night, she runs into the cold-faced guard, General Si Tian, and her escape plan falls apart completely. On the way to the sea ritual, she manages to slip away, only to hear that the general has been thrown into prison for dereliction of duty. Yu Sh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical romance novel is really well-written, with a captivating plot and vividly portrayed characters. The heroine's struggle to change her fate after transmigrating into the book is very inspiring, and her romance with the male lead is also quite compelling. [Heart emojis]

28. 78 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    On the surface, she's the most beautiful courtesan in the capital, but in reality, she's a cold-blooded assassin who kills corrupt officials, her fingers concealing needles, her blade licking blood; seemingly a ruthless prince dedicated to hunting down criminals, he's secretly been infatuated with her for three years, indulging her every whim. From an unexpected entanglement under the blood moon to mutual testing in the court, the premise of two powerful figures uncovering each other's secrets is incredibly captivating. The plot is a sweet and heart-wrenching blend with hidden political intrigue and twists—it's addictive! [Drooling][drooling][drooling]

29. 79 奸 The Villainous Chancellor's Fierce Concubine 奸相的通房悍妻 Ye Xue Luo叶雪洛Ancient Romance689k WordsCompleted [No System, No Pocket Dimension, No Golden Finger, Class Difference, Age Gap, Pure Historical Romance, Focused on Humor and a Slow-Burning Romance] Synopsis: Ye Luoxue grew up in Cloudmist Manor with only her master and brother for company. She has a carefree, easygoing nature. One day, her master goes missing, so she and her brother leave the mountain to search for him. But as soon as she reaches the foot of the mountain, she is sold to the Yun family. Yun Yi is the prime minister. He cares on 1.2kReads7.0Score124Shelves

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    The content is humorous and the characters are well-defined.

30. 80 古 An Anthology of Ancient Tales 古篇集录 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted [Collected Ancient Tales] This book brings together two short stories in an ancient style. Life is vast, and every meeting is a bond of fate. Dear readers, come along with me. 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient sayings!!!

31. 81 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: A Concubine-Born Son's Guide to Getting Rich 女穿男：庶子暴富手册 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + transmigration + one-on-one romance + marriage before love + slow-burn + farming and business] [Sweet-talking, ruthless rent collector vs. theatrical holdout who refuses to break off the engagement] When Zhao Wenduo opens his eyes, he's become the disowned illegitimate son of a duke's household. A vast fortune? None of it is his. A houseful of servants? They've all gone to the legitimate son. All he has left are two crumbling alleys, a marriage contract, 1.1kReads7.0Score131Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel is good.

33. 83 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    Lu Songli, who transmigrated into the body of the original wife in the novel, was preparing to deal with the scumbag and the bitch when Zhao Yutan intercepted her. Before she could even catch her breath, she was betrothed to Qin Sheng by the Empress Dowager, thus embarking on a "path of no return".

34. 84 嫡 The Firstborn Daughter: Bringing My Boss Back to Ancient Times 嫡女风华：带着老板回古代 Mu Xi Fanyin沐溪梵音Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Legitimate Daughter] [Transmigration] [Career] [Power Couple] [Smart Leads] [Sharp-Tongued Leads] [Sweet Romance] [Ensemble Cast] Cui Siyu, the Marquis's legitimate daughter, is pushed into the water by her vicious stepsister right from the start. When she wakes again, her soul has been replaced: Si Yu, a modern wage worker, has transmigrated to another world and will live out Cui Siyu's brilliance as a noble daughter. The Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, Lan Jingxiao, is cruelly poisone 147Reads8.6Score101Shelves

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    A hidden gem of a book!

35. 85 皇 Goodbye, Your Majesty! I'm Taking the Beauty and the Imperial Physician with Me 皇上拜拜，美人和太医我都带走啦 Warm North Wind暖和北风Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted [Female lead transmigrates + male lead transmigrates (no CP) + no golden finger + clear-headed female lead with a strong inner core who doesn’t compete for the emperor’s favor + joins several consorts in building a career] One is Bai Wan, a modern police detective who transmigrates into the ancient Great Zhao imperial palace as Wan Beauty, a neglected consort. One is Shi Jing, a palace maid who grew up in the Great Zhao palace and, for some reason, was taken in by the emperor as Jing Beauty, a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really special, not melodramatic at all.

36. 86 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, 4.9kReads9.4Score445Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly powerful but a bit of a goofball. Despite being an assassin, she's always saving people. After being tricked by an arrogant, poor prince, she embarks on a sweet and hilarious daily life protecting her master. The plot is super interesting! [Kissing emojis]

37. 87 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance561k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.1kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel about family intrigue and power struggles, with a touch of political maneuvering. The characters are well-developed and nuanced.

38. 88 踩 You Stepped on My Family to Rise, So Why Regret My Marriage to a General? 踩我全家上位，我嫁将军你悔什么 Flowers Fall in Chang'an花落长安丶Ancient Romance205k WordsOngoing [Rebirth and revenge] + [rivalry for the heroine] + [a heroine who fights back without hesitation] Lu Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, once thought she was the happiest woman in the world. For five years of marriage, her husband, Shen Huai, treated her like his most treasured possession. The warm porridge he brought her each morning, their passionate nights, and his devoted vigil at her sickbed all immersed her in a grand love story. Only when forged evidence branding t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely must read this novel, "The Eldest Daughter of a Marquis's Family Reborn for Revenge," it's so good! The heroine thought she was marrying a good man but was cruelly abused, ending up with her family destroyed! After being reborn, she tears apart the scumbag husband, and a general even slaughters all her enemies for her!

39. 89 王 Your Highness, the Princess Consort Blew Up the Chancellor's Residence! 王爷，王妃把丞相府炸了！ Changping mxyy长平mxyyAncient Romance183k WordsCompleted Su Xiaoshu, a modern poison doctor, accidentally transmigrates during a work assignment into the body of Su Xiao, the neglected legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household in the Da Qing Kingdom. From then on, she turns her life around, tramples the white-lotus beauty, and tears apart the scheming green tea. Su Xiao is forced to marry Ouyang Xue. Ouyang Xue may be cold on the outside but warmhearted underneath, and the best part is that he’s rich and unbelievably handsome. Su Xiao coul 146Reads6.4Score—Shelves
40. 90 带 I Take My Divorced Mother Out for a Meat Feast, and My Scumbag Father’s Family Panics 带下堂娘吃大肉，渣爹一家急眼了 Twenty-Four Songs廿四歌Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lian'er found her mother being cast aside and saw the Song family’s ugly true colors. She firmly chose to leave with her mother. You want to divorce my mother? Not a chance. Hand over the divorce papers. Her younger brother stabbed her in the back. Fine, put your thumbprint on the severance agreement, and we’re done with each other. She changed her surname, turning from a maternal granddaughter into a true member of the Qiao family. Her mother had a bad leg, and the Qiao fa 6.9kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
41. 91 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.8kReads9.4Score185Shelves

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    The male lead is completely powerless against the female lead! The moment she cries, he abandons all his principles!

42. 92 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score443Shelves
43. 93 重 Reborn: My Childhood Friend Takes On My Ex-Husband for Me 重生后，竹马替我撕前夫 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate noblewoman VS a scheming, jealous man with a hidden agenda] [Sweet historical romance + secret love turned mutual + male lead fights tooth and nail to win her + second male lead’s groveling redemption] Su Yao tried to warm Gu Yan’s heart of stone with all her love, only for a bowl of poison to end her life. One day, she returned to the age of fifteen, still unmarried and in the prime of her youth. Yet Lu Changfeng, her nemesis in her previous life, seemed to have changed his 10.1kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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    Lu Changfeng has secretly loved me for two lifetimes. In this life, I walked directly up to him and asked, "Lord Lu, will you still marry me?"

44. 94 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—Shelves

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    A reborn legitimate daughter pretends to be foolish, arguing with everyone and everything, including her enemies, but is seen through by the powerful regent. This sets off a pampered revenge mode, with sweet romance and satisfying plot twists. The author is truly skilled at writing, and this story is really captivating.

45. 95 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 294Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly talented, and the male lead is completely smitten. The female lead is a skilled healer and poison master, while the male lead is a powerful warlord stationed on the border. Extreme tug-of-war, tons of side couples, and sweetness in every way imaginable! [Smirking][evil grin]

46. 96 团 The Three-Year-Old Beloved Princess: The Entire Court Hears My Thoughts 团宠公主三岁半，满朝文武读我心 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + beloved by all + palace intrigue + mind reading + System + feel-good power fantasy + face-slapping + tyrant + adorable contrast + little princess + everyone can read minds + holding back laughter + social embarrassment + doting father + court politics + inner thoughts revealed] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! The tyrant emperor passes the Cold Palace and hears a babyish voice in his mind: [Wow, is this my bloodthirsty scumbag father? He looks so hand 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Laughs][laughs]

47. 97 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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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Shy]

48. 98 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—Shelves

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    Gu Yunzheng was certain she couldn't survive without the Marquis's mansion, but little did he know she would become wealthy through business with her ancestors, and her life would flourish. #SlapTheScumbagInTheFace #AncientRomanceReversal

49. 99 末 The Legitimate Daughter of the Apocalypse Raises the Living King of Hell of Zhao 末日嫡女养出昭国活阎王 I'm Big 33我是大33Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing Transmigration + a pocket dimension + a romance, but not much plot (naming this was hard, so don’t be misled) + a strong female lead + an overpowered golden finger + political scheming in the early stages, then building her own power base, infrastructure, business, and development in the middle and later stages. If this sounds like your cup of tea, give it a read! The book is updating at full speed. Thanks for your support! The day she transmigrates, Su Qingli wakes up in a coffin. She thinks it —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New, new, new! Seeking attention! [Making a face][Making a face][Thinking][Thinking][Making a face][Making a face][Making a face]

50. 100 被 After Being Dumped, She Devotes Herself to Making Money, Getting Rich, and Marrying Up 被渣后，她沉迷搞钱暴富又高嫁了 Yi Yuan亿圆Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Completed] As the daughter of a merchant, Fu Mingyu is jilted at twenty. Everyone laughs that she'll probably spend her life as a lowly concubine, filling in for a wife. Fu Mingyu turns her attention to making money, thinking only that once she becomes the richest person in the world, if she still can't find a husband, she can buy herself a few handsome, strong, obedient young men: one to romance her, one to whisper sweet nothings, one to make her laugh, and one to have fun with... She does bec 3.2kReads9.2Score403Shelves

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    Here are 11 highly-rated masterpieces! [Thinking] I'm currently following "Love in the Northern Song Dynasty," which is about Su Jin who travels to the Song Dynasty and causes chaos, wanting to change the dynasty single-handedly. Will she succeed? [Shy] Come on!

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