Historical Romance: The Male Lead Must Be a Powerful Minister!!! He Has to Spoil the Female Lead! Please! 古言 男主一定要是权臣！！！ 超宠女主的！拜托

1. 151 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds

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   🍒✨1️⃣The male lead is a powerful minister who dotes on the female lead immensely!!! Jiang Shiyuan was fuming, her face contorted with heartache. Pei Che saw this and smiled, "How much did it cost? The Grand Tutor will compensate you." Pei Che smiled gently, his voice soft, and Jiang Shiyuan even detected a hint of doting in his voice. Pei Che, standing to the side, had already unconsciously curved his lips into a smile. He casually tossed the heavy money bag to the candy shop owner. "You don't need to set up your stall anymore. For the next month, you only make candy for the charity. Just say—" "The Grand Tutor's wife is getting married soon, and she requests everyone at the charity to share in her joy." Holding two candy cakes, Jiang Shiyuan's heart pounded wildly at the mention of "Grand Tutor's wife," and her cheeks burned like fire in the sunlight.

2. 152 死 Five Years After My Death, I Became the Tyrant's White Moonlight 死后第五年，我成了暴君白月光 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Resurrected first love VS ruthless emperor left a widower to raise a child alone | Devoted romance + Possessive love + Chasing his wife to the crematorium] Lan Shu was an orphan, living under someone else's roof. Just because Prince Yong looked at her twice, her uncle sent her to his bed, and she became a bird in his cage. After five years together, she heard him say, “She's only a kept woman. She's not worth the trouble.” Lan Shu's heart turned completely cold. When Prince Yong ascended the th 16.1kReads8.5Score1k14d adds
3. 153 丈 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年，守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 28.1kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
4. 154 错 Wrongfully Married to a Deranged Powerbroker 错嫁疯批权臣 One and Two-Thirds1又三分之二Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding night, Lu Yuan learns that the man she's supposed to marry isn't her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, but Pei Yinian, a ruthless, all-powerful court official who has made countless enemies. Her birth parents: “Pei Yinian won't live much longer anyway. If you marry him and bear his posthumous child, all the Pei family's immense wealth will belong to you.” Her fiancé: “I can't give you a title, but I can give you a child, so you can secure your position as the Pei famil 7.7kReads8.4Score91414d adds

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   Just finished watching it. The plot is incredibly engaging, with some humor, no angst, just sweet moments, and even hidden storylines. The ending is also great.

5. 155 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds

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   Highly rated, a short and sweet romance novel. The author's writing is superb! [Admiration] The male lead is a love-struck genius who dotes on the female lead. He's a powerful and influential minister. So addictive! [Kiss] Love shipping! [Thumbs up]

6. 156 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance850k WordsOngoing [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 8.7kReads8.7Score85714d adds

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   New book, the female lead is quite cunning, the male lead holds significant military power, he's incredibly doting, the pacing is smooth, and the writing is excellent 👍

7. 157 偏 The Obsessive Minister’s Caged Sparrow 偏执权臣的掌中雀 Su Tangdi苏棠棣Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Shen Yuan never imagined that the man she loved would send her to another man’s bed. Especially when that man was Lord Pei, a capricious figure with power over the court. To protect her family, she has no choice but to pass along intelligence while doing her best every day to please her bewitching, inscrutable husband. Fortunately, Lord Pei seems to truly regard her as his wife, treating her with extraordinary patience and affection. Shen Yuan thinks that perhaps this life isn’t so bad after all 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is schemed against by the second male lead and forced to marry a powerful, ruthless, and cunning minister. She initially believes she's merely a pawn in a game, but unexpectedly, this seemingly heartless man spoils her rotten. (P. S. The male lead barely gets a chance to prove himself before he becomes a sycophant for love; his dark and ruthless nature leads him to beat the second male lead whenever he's jealous.)

8. 158 娇 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 56.3kReads9.0Score6.8k14d adds

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   In this book, the male protagonist initially treats the female protagonist with a toying mentality, but gradually he falls for her, only to find that she ignores him! It's a very good read. The male lead is a bit lacking at the beginning, but he gets better after a few uses 😊 Plus, the rating is quite high, and there are quite a few readers. Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. 159 替 I Took My Sister's Place and Married the Eunuch Lord 替姐姐嫁给九千岁 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + exclusive devotion + sisters swap marriages + ruthless Chief Eunuch vs. easygoing beauty] Jiang Yunshu transmigrates into the illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xiping’s household. She has food and shelter and can laze around to her heart’s content. All she wants is to remain an invisible nobody in the marquis’s household forever. Her legitimate older sister, Jiang Zhaohua, is famous throughout the capital. A decree from the palace summons her 27.9kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
10. 160 折 Plucking the Eunuch’s Branch 折宦枝 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted (Princess x real eunuch, both virgins, happy ending) _ In the twenty-eighth year of Tianrui under the Wan Jin dynasty, corrupt eunuchs hold power. With a marriage decree, the puppet ruler marries his most beloved daughter, Sheng Xitang, to Xiao Qingye, the Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial. On their wedding day, the princess kicks over the chair in front of Director Xiao. “Xiao Qingye, you should know your family’s ancestors must be rolling in their graves with joy that I agreed to marry 17.6kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds
11. 161 太 The Beautiful, Sweet Crown Princess Who Made a Mad, Powerful Official Bow to Her 太子妃美又娇，引疯批权臣竟折腰 Zhao Zou Zou赵走走Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + True Forced Possession + Beloved by Everyone + Rivalry Among Men + All Male Leads Are Unhinged + 1vN] Everyone knows the Crown Princess was taken by the Crown Prince. The Crown Princess is peerlessly beautiful. Though she is the unwanted legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, she has become General Xie's most beloved person and the dream girl of the tutor's son. She has even caught the eye of a prince from an enemy kingdom. The Crown Prince is ruthless and vindictiv 4kReads8.8Score39414d adds

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    [Time Travel + Forced Takeover + Charming Heroine + Heroic Battleground + All Male Leads are Insane + 1vN] Everyone knows that the current Crown Princess was taken by the Crown Prince. The Crown Princess is unparalleled in beauty; though an unfavored legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family, she has become the beloved of General Xie, the white moonlight of the Grand Tutor's son, and even attracts the secret covetousness of a prince from an enemy state…

12. 162 爆 Hilarious Feel-Good Story: The Royal Uncle Is Impossible to Flirt With 爆笑爽文皇叔太难撩 Sincere Twelfth Month真诚腊月Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted “Mingzhu, you're not a child anymore. It's time to think about settling down.” “Father, I'm not just thinking about it. I've already taken action!” “What sort of action?” “Prince Jiu has incredible self-control. I can't get anywhere with him no matter how hard I try, and it's driving me crazy!” “What? Prince Jiu! How dare you? You... you even tried to make a move on him?” “If he won't make a move on me, then don't I have to make one on him?” Watching the white lotus who'd been sent flying by Pr 11.1kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    The male protagonist wields immense power, deposes the emperor, installs a new ruler, and dotes on his wife immensely.

13. 163 糟 Oh No! The Sickly Man I Abused Became a Ruthless Power-Hungry Official 糟糕！虐待过的病娇成疯批权臣了 Yi Anyan衣安晏Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Identity Switching + Yandere + 1v1] After Qiao Jiayin transmigrates into a story as the vicious supporting female character at the second male lead’s side, she changes the original plot to save her own life. The System requires her to mistreat the second male lead and raise him into the same unhinged yandere as in the original story. So she is utterly cruel to him, beating and humiliating him. *Under the pretext of bringing him medicine, she pinches his wound and says: “.. 6.4kReads8.6Score94314d adds

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    ✨Upon opening her eyes, the female protagonist finds herself transmigrated into the body of a wicked sister-in-law in a book. To survive, she's forced to abuse her brother-in-law, the male protagonist, raising him into a ruthless and powerful minister. She teaches him to seize women by force, but little does she expect that years later, the male protagonist will use those same methods on her! 🔥✨

14. 164 予 My Beloved, Pampered by You 予尔娇宠 Daidai Xueqing玳玳雪青Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted A young orphan from Jiangnan, whose parents have both died, goes to live with her maternal grandmother in Shangjing. In the bloom of youth, she falls for her cousin from the second branch of the family, but little does she know that he is not the right man for her. Her grandmother finds her someone better: the Empress’s own nephew, a refined and accomplished young heir to the Duke of Jing’s estate. Though the heir seems stern and cold, he gives her true love and all the devotion she could wish f 58Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    Prince Zhou, the doting husband

15. 165 云 The Moon in Yun Ting's Heart 云廷心上月 Sugar Beans Aren't Bitter糖豆不苦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue early on + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one love + happy ending] [Sickly beauty x obsessive male lead] After transmigrating into a book, Qin Yannian finds herself as a minor character in a political scheming novel aimed at male readers. The book is three million words long, and she appears in only three hundred of them. The original owner of her body relentlessly pursued her second cousin, insisting she would marry no one else. In the p 14.6kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds

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    This novel blends elements of transmigration, domestic intrigue, and sweet romance, featuring a sickly beauty and a madman male lead whose dynamics clash intensely—it's incredibly captivating! Qin Yannian transmigrates into a minor character in a male-oriented novel. The original owner of this body offended Shen Zhiye, the "Number One Treacherous Minister in the World," and suffered a tragic end. After transmigrating, she not only offends him but also becomes entangled with him. To save her life, she uses various methods to get closer to him. It's a super engaging book!

16. 166 教 The Flower House’s Alluring Top Courtesan Has the Coldhearted Official Running Himself Ragged 教坊花魁娇又媚，冷情权臣跑断腿 Fiery Little Chili Pepper火红的小米辣Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + The Chase Is On + Second Male Lead Gets the Girl + Political Scheming and Revenge + Mutual Healing + Intense Romantic Tension, 1v1. The heroine is gentle on the outside but strong-willed and cunning within. The hero is powerful and influential, cold and calculating at first, then utterly devoted. Full of foreshadowing and twists] One-line summary: A story about a soft, resilient little rabbit and a thousand-year-old fox playing at 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Five highly-rated novels you might enjoy. 1. *The Charming Courtesan, the Cold-Hearted Minister Runs Her Way* – Rated 9.8 By Fiery Little Pepper. Sheng Zhichun, the pampered daughter of the Marquis of Xinyi, was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart, Fei Ran, and begin a happy life. However, on her wedding day, she was plunged into a bizarre nightmare. Subsequently, the Marquis's mansion was raided, her family exiled, and she herself was sent to the brothel. But fate took a turn when she met Xie Xingyan, a powerful minister. At their first meeting, Xie Xingyan was attracted by her beautiful willow-leaf eyes; upon their second meeting, he was amazed by her graceful dance. To change her fate, Sheng Zhichun used both soft and hard tactics to win Xie Xingyan's heart. Xie Xingyan, from initially noticing her to later taking her out of the brothel and protecting her by his side, his usually cold eyes were filled with doting affection. He knew her intentions were impure, yet he was still happy to indulge her. Under Xie Xingyan's doting affection, Sheng Zhichun transforms from a delicate noblewoman into a shrewd and resourceful woman. She tears apart scumbags and scheming women, carving out her own niche in the complex court and inner palace. The two weave a legendary tale filled with power struggles and deep affection. 2. *The Second Bow to Heaven and Earth* – Su Hanzhou, Rating: 9.7 Points. On Shen Yangui's wedding day, she waited bitterly for half an hour in the snow, only to find the Regent Prince entering the mansion hand-in-hand with another woman. She was forced to enter through a side gate and placed in a remote snow-covered hut, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. But that very night, the Regent Prince suddenly rushed over, punished those who had bullied her, and treated her with utmost tenderness. It turned out that the Regent Prince had been reborn and, remembering his past life's debt to Shen Yangui, decided to make amends in this life. If someone spoke ill of her, he would rip out their tongue; if her wicked stepmother insulted her, he would strongly support her; if the women in her harem bullied her, he would simply dismiss them. He not only taught her to read and write, and to govern the country, but also entrusted her with the entire royal family's wealth, the tiger tally's power, trusted ministers, and even his own life. Together, they fought against enemies, controlled floods, eradicated plagues, and expanded their territory. He wholeheartedly assisted Shen Yangui in becoming emperor, while he himself retreated to the sidelines, devoted to his wife and daughter, his excessive pampering of his wife astonishing, creating an ultimate legend of doting on his wife. 3. *Xian Jing Yuan* – Rating by Qi Yizi: 9.6 Points. In her previous life, Jiang Qingyu was innocent and pampered, deeply loved by her family, but due to her poor judgment of character, her entire family was executed, leaving her dying with resentment. Reborn, she decisively abandoned her "love-struck" mindset, willingly becoming a pawn of the powerful Prime Minister Xie Chenyuan to save her family. Xie Chenyuan, on the surface, is a fearsome and ruthless "ghost" prime minister, untouchable in the court, but behind the scenes, he is the young master of the Wu clan, burdened with a deep-seated blood feud. He went from initially using Jiang Qingyu to unknowingly falling in love, becoming a "self-conquering love-obsessed" individual. He taught her the art of murder, power, and self-preservation, while Jiang Qingyu, with her intelligence, both catered to the male lead and secretly plotted her own schemes. During this process, their feelings for each other gradually deepened, and together they supported each other in the vortex of conspiracy and power, seeking revenge, ultimately achieving a love that transcended life and death. 4. *The Emperor's Beloved: The Minister's Darling* – Lin Yuanxian Feiyu Rating: 9.5 Points After being reborn, the female lead was initially filled with fear of the male lead, a powerful minister. Her memories of her past life made her acutely aware of his strength, yet he had loved her in both lives. Under his passionate and sincere pursuit, she gradually lowered her guard and accepted his love. Afterwards, the male lead began a crazy, doting husband mode, protecting her from all harm, ensuring she suffered no grievances, whether in court intrigues or domestic matters. Under the male lead's doting care, the female lead gradually becomes confident and brave. Their daily interactions are full of sweet moments, from initial timidity to later inseparable love. Every scene is sweet enough to melt your heart, making it a high-sugar, non-angst-filled masterpiece of a sweet romance novel. 5. *The Prime Minister's Beloved Concubine* - August Snow Rating: 9.5 Points This is a classic example of a forced marriage. The female lead has a lowly status and is forced to become the concubine of the Prime Minister, Gu Rongheng. In the early stages, the female lead is extremely passive and in a difficult situation in the deep mansion, only able to survive by keeping a low profile. However, with her tenacious vitality and wisdom, she slowly grows and rises. The male lead, Gu Rongheng, is initially slow to realize his feelings for the female lead, and his words and actions are always inconsistent. But as they spend time together, he gradually realizes his care for the female lead and begins to dote on her. Although he was at the center of power in the imperial court, he was willing to support the female lead in this complicated power struggle within the household. Their relationship warmed up amidst twists and turns, and the female lead's later comeback was very satisfying to watch.

17. 167 死 After Faking My Death, the Male Lead I Raised Turned Dark 死遁后，亲手养大的男主黑化了 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + devoted couple + healing + light political scheming + a touch of possessive romance + serious tone + two heroines) After a car accident, Wen Zhiyu transmigrates into a book. To get home, she accepts a mission: raise Xiao Ji, a future powerful minister who is currently a little beggar fighting wild dogs for scraps. Wen Zhiyu raises Xiao Ji with great care until he grows into a refined and elegant young man. Once he places first in the imperial exam and reunites with his birth fam 11.2kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
18. 168 宠 Spoiling His Wife Without Limit: The Reborn, Scheming Regent Is Clingy 宠妻无度：腹黑摄政王重生太粘人 Su Hanzhou苏寒舟Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Hero is reborn and speaks his mind + devoted husband + putting villains in their place + one-on-one, both leads have only ever been with each other + power couple + three-year age gap] On her wedding day, Shen Yangui waited in the snow for a full half hour, only for the Regent to arrive at the residence holding another woman’s hand and marry her. Shen, the rightful Princess Consort, was brought in through a side gate and settled in the remote Snow Lodge, becoming the laughingstock of the entire 2.9kReads8.5Score42714d adds
19. 169 首 The Chief Minister's Beloved Concubine 首辅大人的宠妾 August Snow八月雪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Siyue, a servant in the Gu household, has raven-black hair and snow-white skin. She is as enchanting as a lotus fairy, and her only wish is to save enough money to leave the estate. What she doesn’t know is that Gu Rongheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, has long had his eye on her and already considers her his own. Gu Rongheng, the Grand Secretary, lays trap after trap, leaving her no chance to escape. A lowly maid can never escape a nobleman’s grasp. When Gu Heng becomes engaged, she is for 7kReads8.3Score50014d adds
20. 170 病 The Yandere Chief Minister Fights, Snatches, Coaxes, and Flirts 病娇首辅又争又抢又哄又撩 Lu Yaoyao鹿杳杳Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted Lin Yan transmigrated into a book as the vicious sister-in-law who abused and beat her younger brother-in-law. In the book, the original character crippled her brother-in-law's leg. He endured humiliation as he grew up, eventually becoming the powerful chief minister who controlled the court. Once he had absolute power, the first thing he did was have the original character mutilated into a human swine, torturing her until she died a wretched death. After being reborn, Lin Yan hurried to cling t 3.7kReads8.0Score38114d adds
21. 171 仇 Revenge Complete? The Regent King Carries Me Home to Have His Baby! 仇报完了？摄政王扛我回府生崽！ Miao Fufu喵芙芙Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [A stunning villainess who can cry and act VS a powerful regent who starts out forcing love and later becomes utterly devoted to his wife] In her previous life, Su Tangyu was poisoned by her scumbag father and stepmother, while her younger sister stole her identity and fiancé. She died in misery and despair! Reborn, she wants nothing to do with her shortsighted former fiancé! Instead, Su Tangyu turns to seduce Xiao Jin, the cold and brutal regent who holds power over the entire court. She cries 26.3kReads8.8Score4.2k14d adds
22. 172 夫 My Husband Keeps a Mistress? So What? He Can Keep Me Too 夫君养外室？不怕！他养我也养 Qin Nanshu秦南姝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A super-strong, steel-spined woman vs. a sickly, scheming, sweet-faced power broker] [Satisfying read + devoted couple + everyone dotes on the heroine + he coaxes her into a pout] Question: What should a married woman do after sleeping with the most powerful minister in the court? Princess Yong'an Wei Fu's answer: Run! Run for your life! Pull up your pants and run like hell! If it had been any other man, Wei Fu wouldn't be so panicked. But the man she slept with was Cui Heng, heir to the Prince 22kReads8.5Score121.5k14d adds

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    ✨ Reborn, lucid princess × seemingly innocent but actually cunning and possessive powerful minister 🔥 A chaotic love triangle × Rebellion literature with a touch of sweetness

23. 173 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.1kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds
24. 174 男 Who Needs a Man When Eunuchs Are Better? The Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 男人哪有太监香！权臣大人使劲宠 Clear Skies, Clear Skies晴好晴好Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted [Both are each other’s one and only] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Both have secret identities] + [A power couple] + [Older man] A powerful, mesmerizingly beautiful eunuch of the highest rank (a fake eunuch) × the bright, clever, wealthy only daughter of a marquis To keep her nightmares from coming true, Helan Mingzhu decides to marry as soon as possible. After kicking to the curb a seemingly easygoing Young Master Zhou, who already has a mistress, she resolutely turns to the all-powerful governor 74.3kReads9.2Score14.5k14d adds

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    This one has to be it, it's a sweet and satisfying story with two strong leads.

25. 175 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Female Supporting Character Betrays the Male Lead, She's Locked Up in Tears 快穿：渣了男主后女配被关哭了 Wang Mumu Ya王木木吖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [She never breaks character. The heroine is a real scumbag, no good person, with jealousy-fueled showdowns and regretful exes all around her. A hint of irresistible Mary Sue charm.] What do you do when you transmigrate into the role of a vicious supporting female character who has to do bad things? Su Yu’s answer is: Obviously, keep doing bad things! An outstanding graduate of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Su Yu’s mission is to become a cannon-fodder supporting heroine, win the male lead over 38.4kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
26. 176 惹 Why Mess With Her? She's His Majesty's Beloved and His First Wife 惹她干嘛，她是陛下白月光兼发妻 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [A calculating, possessive emperor × a sweet, gentle beauty | devoted to one another | mutual healing | growing-up romance | two hopeless romantics falling for each other~] Jiang Yingli has spent four years as Prince Su’s concubine. Xiao Chenglan, Prince Su, has little interest in women, and she is the only concubine in his household, so her life is peaceful and carefree. She thinks things will stay that way, but then Prince Su ascends the throne. Overnight, she rises from a lowly concubine of P 56.4kReads8.9Score6.5k14d adds

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    🌿✨①The male lead was originally an unfavored prince who later ascended the throne as emperor. He has a slightly obsessive and possessive personality, acting as a guiding lover. The female lead is a delicate, timid, and somewhat foolish beauty, and is the male lead's ideal woman. He dotes on her immensely, remains celibate for her, holds her as he sits on the dragon throne, teaches her palace intrigue step by step, and helps her become empress. They are two people whose love is mutual and intense.

27. 177 与 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 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds

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    Go check it out!! It's a historical romance, and all the couples are incredibly sweet.

28. 178 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.5kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
29. 179 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 20.4kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book. After reading it, I felt a sense of emptiness, and I couldn't abstain from reading it for a long time. [Crying]

30. 180 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.2kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds

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    A powerful minister? Is the crown prince enough? Male protagonist: "Those I've trained naturally bear my shadow."

31. 181 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.8kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    I had to pull out this one!!! The male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead [drooling][drooling][drooling][drooling]

32. 182 穿 Transmigrated as the Pretty Cannon-Fodder Cousin of a Powerful Official 穿成权臣表哥的美貌炮灰表妹 Top-Tier Hubbub喧哗上等Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Sese transmigrates into a political intrigue novel and becomes the hapless cousin who is beaten to death with clubs before she can survive three chapters. They call her a distant cousin, but she has barely any connection to the Xie family at all. The original owner: hopelessly lovesick, constantly causing trouble, madly infatuated with the male lead, and ultimately meets a tragic end. Jiang Sese gazes at her face in the mirror, as bewitching as that of a villainous consort, then thinks of 58.5kReads8.4Score8.1k14d adds

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    Jiang Sese transmigrated into a political drama, becoming the cannon fodder cousin who wouldn't survive more than three chapters before being beaten to death. Although she was supposedly a distant cousin, they weren't really related. The original owner of this body was: love-struck, prone to causing trouble, and madly infatuated with the male lead, ultimately meeting a tragic end. Looking at her bewitching face in the mirror, and then recalling the "beaten to death" scene in the book, Jiang Sese trembled.

33. 183 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 43.4kReads9.1Score3.1k14d adds

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    The Imperial Astronomical Bureau calculated three auspicious times for the wedding. Xie Xuan originally wanted to choose the closest one, next spring, but he was almost kicked out by the Jiang family father and son. Six months? How could they possibly prepare for a wedding? Did they think their daughter was so easy to marry? Xie Xuan made all sorts of promises that he would handle everything perfectly, guaranteeing a grand wedding with a magnificent procession. But Lord Jiang and Jiang Shaoqing firmly disagreed. During the struggle, these three high-ranking men almost came to blows. Oh, and Xie Xuan was the one who got hit. Finally, both sides compromised, and the wedding date was set for early summer of next year. Xie Xuan wasn't entirely satisfied, feeling the time was too long, but he didn't provoke his uncle and brother-in-law any further and could only grit his teeth and accept it. He didn't want the wedding date to be indefinitely postponed again, or Lord Xie would truly go crazy. After all, he was already twenty-eight; if it dragged on any longer, his wife would be in her prime, while he would be old. Lord Xie sighed, wishing he were a bandit; he would have simply snatched the girl back to be his wife.

34. 184 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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    Both are great, I've read them three times. The plots are tight and the writing is excellent.

35. 185 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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    The male lead is a powerful minister who dotes on the female lead. [Top post][Top post][Top post]

36. 186 别 Enough, Your Highness! I Really Am Just a Slacker! 别闹了殿下，我真是咸鱼！ Xu Ran Die栩然蝶Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted Completed ★ Fans of either lead, stay away [Laid-back concubine’s daughter x cold-blooded regent] [Not a strong female lead + both leads pure, one-on-one romance] Yun Li transmigrated into the least favored concubine’s daughter in the prime minister’s household. Her siblings grabbed all the benefits, while she kept out of the family’s schemes by never competing for anything, content to live quietly in her own corner. The royal family was inept, and the regent held all the power. To curry favor 5.8kReads8.9Score91414d adds

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    The male lead is very powerful, serving as regent; the female lead is a time traveler (not described in much detail), intelligent and lively. [I highly recommend it!]

37. 187 团 The Beloved Princess Consort: Winning Over Rogues with Her Sweet Charm 团宠王妃：娇香驭纨绔 Young Master Meow喵小爷Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted [A resilient, flirtatious fairy girl x a unruly, proud, jealous young prince] Zhong Mingwan thought the smartest thing she had done since transmigrating was to fall for the looks of the emperor’s eldest grandson, latch onto a powerful patron, and cuckold her cheap fiancé. So when she found out the owner of that powerful leg was her fiancé, she felt as if heaven itself wanted her dead. Oh no, what do you do when you’ve flirted with the wrong person? Can she still make a run for it? Only when he c 102Reads6.6Score—14d adds
38. 188 天 A Cursed Lone Star? The Chaste Prince Dotes on Her to the Bone 天煞孤星？禁欲王爷却宠她入骨 Gu Baobao顾宝宝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + divine physician + one-on-one romance + pocket dimension + satisfying wish fulfillment] Because Shen Yindi was said to have the fate of a jinx, her birth family despised her and bullied her until she became mentally disabled. Her own sister even disfigured her, making her the ugliest woman in the world. On the night she was married off to the ugliest prince in Great Chu, she died an untimely death. A top physician from the twenty-second century transmigrated into Shen Yin 2.5kReads9.2Score48914d adds
39. 189 抢 After I Stole My Eldest Sister's Distinguished Fiancé 抢了嫡姐的矜贵未婚夫后 Kumquat Water Ball金橘水团Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Black-bellied flirtatious beauty x restrained, aloof powerful official] Yun Wu envied her elder sister. The hairpin she wore was beautiful. The skirt she wore was gorgeous, too. Even the man she was betrothed to, the one she was about to marry, Song Tingyue, was a dashing gentleman, noble and untouchable as a mountain of jade. * Song Tingyue was a gentleman without equal in the world. Born to privilege, gentle as jade, and graced with extraordinary bearing. He had a betrothed, promised to him s 15.9kReads8.8Score1.8k14d adds

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    He's a powerful minister who dotes on the female lead, but she's a bit wicked, haha, I like wicked female leads.

40. 190 长 The Princess Is Charming and Alluring, and the Powerful Minister Falls for Her Step by Step 长公主又娇又媚，权臣他步步沦陷 So-and-So Zhang Holding a Cherry举着樱桃的张某某Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [A beautiful, scheming black-lotus princess and a sinister, obsessive powerful minister who is a prince of a different surname] [Ambitious rise to power and a haughty figure brought to heel] [She thinks she's at the helm, but she's a captive bird in his hand, with no hope of escape] [Long-planned schemes + dark, unhinged obsession + love by force] The story starts slowly, with a focus on household intrigue. One-on-one romance, and both leads are devoted to each other in body and heart. Li Hexi h 107Reads6.1Score—14d adds
41. 191 笨 The Foolish Beauty Was Doted on by a Mad Prince After Her Substitute Marriage 笨蛋美人替嫁后被疯批王爷宠上天 Mo Qi Jun莫栖君Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation of With You, We Journey Beneath the Bright Moon is now open for reservations. Original novel of the Spring Hues series of animated dramas; print edition signed] [Swapped bridal identities + marriage for good fortune + love after marriage] [An adorably clueless beauty who charms people without realizing it VS a double-standard, mad prince] Qiao Yun fell and injured her head as a child. Her father showed her no affection, her stepmother had no love for her, and she beca 55.1kReads9.1Score5k14d adds

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    There's a comic book series! It's really good!

42. 192 千 Through the Ages, I Am the Phoenix 千秋我为凰 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Shen Xian transmigrates into the body of a fool, gets driven out of her home, has her face disfigured, and is even carrying a baby! On the day her husband marries his new love, she shows up to offer her congratulations, then repeatedly face-slaps the new concubine and leaves the guests stunned. But the new concubine keeps trying to out-act her. “You weakling, you think you’re good enough to steal the spotlight?” 2.9kReads9.0Score46214d adds

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    I read this novel back in 2013 or 2014! It was incredibly good! 🥹🥹 The female lead transmigrated into the body of a mentally challenged person, was kicked out of her home, disfigured, and pregnant! [Shocked] On the day her husband remarried, she went to congratulate him, slapping the new concubine across the face and intimidating everyone present. Unexpectedly, the new concubine constantly outdid her acting skills—a weakling, she thought, "You think you can add drama to your life?" My goodness! Family! Sisters! This book is amazing!! Everyone should read it!! [Thumbs up][Sends heart]

43. 193 战 Stay Back, Prince of War! The Doctor Has Poisoned the Whole Capital 战王别宠啦，医妃毒翻了全京城 Orange Liqueur橙子酒Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted After the miraculous physician Jiang Shiyuan died unexpectedly, she was born into the Jiang family of Fenglin as its legitimate daughter. Her stepmother and younger sister try to hurt her? Jiang Shiyuan gives them a face-slapping lesson and turns her white-lotus sister into a devoted fan. The emperor fears the Jiang family and marries her off to a cripple? Her peerless medical skills help the cripple return to his former glory. But can someone explain why the gentle, refined gentleman who s 707Reads8.2Score10214d adds
44. 194 老 This Old Lady Is a Master of Medicine and Poison, Reborn to Wreak Havoc 老娘医毒双绝，重生嘎嘎乱杀 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted Su Hua, a top assassin in the 23rd century, is unmatched in both medicine and poison. On her way back from a mission, her plane explodes, killing her by accident. By a twist of fate, her soul travels to another world, and she is reborn as a legitimate daughter with the same name in the Prime Minister's residence of the Cangfeng Empire on the Tianlan Continent. Her birth mother died young. From childhood, her grandmother showed her no affection, her father ignored her, and her stepmother was sini 2.5kReads8.9Score27514d adds
45. 195 嫡 The Beloved Legitimate Daughter: The Powerful Minister’s Precious Darling 嫡娇宠：权臣的掌上明珠心尖宠 I Love Little Fruits我爱吃小果子Ancient Romance689k WordsCompleted She was the beloved youngest daughter of the Duke’s household, doted on by her entire family and so beautiful that they feared she might break if they held her too tightly. He was the heir to a marquis’s title, a prodigy who made his name at a young age. The emperor’s sharpest blade, he was cold and desireless, keeping his distance from women. Yet he gave all his tenderness and patience to one person: the soft, sweet little girl who had followed him since childhood, calling him “big brother.” Ev 4.8kReads8.6Score54014d adds

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    **1. *The Beloved Daughter of a Powerful Minister: The Darling of His Heart*** The ultimate childhood sweetheart romance! The cold-faced powerful minister Xie Heng gives all his tenderness to his beloved daughter who has called him "brother" since childhood. The synopsis's line, **"When she frowns, the whole capital trembles,"** is simply too sweet! The tags **[Extreme Favoritism]][Childhood Sweethearts]** guarantee a high level of sweetness. There are no misunderstandings, no substitutes, only the powerful minister's unwavering protection. **2. *The Little Princess is So Sweet and Soft, the Regent is Moved*** Who can resist the Regent Bei Moxuan's doting husband routine?! The powerful minister, suffering from mania and rarely interested in women, indulges his adopted little princess in every way. The synopsis's line on their wedding night, **"Let's reminisce,"** shows how incredibly charming and alluring this powerful minister is when he spoils his wife. **3. *Palace Intrigue?* "My Darling Can Just Lay Down and Win"** Although the male lead is an emperor, not a traditional powerful minister, Yuan Shuo, this tyrant, has **"obsessive pampering"** etched into his DNA! Consort Xu plots to fall into the water? He kicks her into the pool and soaks her all night; his little darling cries out that her foot hurts? He immediately picks her up and comforts her. See the chemistry between the tags **[Tyrant × Crybaby]**, the sweetness level is off the charts! **4. "Not Letting Her Call Him Brother, the Crown Prince Coaxes Her to Call Him Husband"** Crown Prince Xiao Huaixu appears to be a cold and aloof heir, but in reality, he has long harbored ambitions towards his younger sister, the princess he raised! From blushing as he says, "I am Qingqing's brother," to pinning her against the screen and coaxing her to call him husband, this **nurturing-style powerful minister's** pampering is... Wow... (Whispering: The power struggles within the Crown Prince's faction in the book are incredibly captivating!)

46. 196 风 Winds Rise Over Yuanlan 风起鸢澜 Old Isle舊嶼Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Shen Zhiyuan was the daughter of a loyal official, but her uncle's family imprisoned her in a secluded courtyard and poisoned her until she became a living corpse, unable to move or speak. They trampled over her remains and seized the vast inheritance her parents had left her, while raising her cousin Shen Zhiqing to a life of luxury. As she endured endless torment, she heard the terrible news that her uncle, the only person who had ever cared for her, and his entire family —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a new book, a rebirth story, both leads are virgins, there's political intrigue, and the male lead has a dual identity. The opening is quite captivating. In her past life, the female lead died tragically. After being reborn, she encounters the male lead, both on the brink of death. The female lead doesn't know that this man on the verge of death is her childhood sweetheart. The male lead recognizes her but doesn't acknowledge her. The two are constantly entangled, and the male lead doesn't help the female lead out of nowhere. The female lead's growth is also progressive; she's not a saint or weakling. Every character has their own motivation, the characters are well-developed, and the writing style is quite grand. It's only about 30 chapters in, but the pace is fast; the female lead is almost at the point of revenge, it feels like a family-wide cremation! [Facepalm]

47. 197 小 The Little Princess Consort Is Sweet and Gentle, and the Regent Falls for Her 小王妃乖又软，摄政王动心啦 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle, well-behaved little princess consort vs. powerful, cold-blooded Regent] [1v1, both are each other’s first + sweet romance with a happy ending + protective, doting husband + daily sweetness] Su Su, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary, went missing for sixteen years and became a little beggar. Everyone despised and looked down on her, calling her an abandoned child with no parents. The only one who treated her kindly was Beimo Xuan, the Regent who held power over the ent 1.4kReads7.3Score14114d adds
48. 198 完 It's Over! The Sweet and Delicate Heiress Flirts Up a Storm, and the Prince Can't Take It 完蛋！娇软嫡女花式开撩，王爷他顶不住了 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance822k WordsCompleted Born on the night of a lunar eclipse, she was branded a cursed, ill-fated loner. Xie Wan grew up in a Taoist temple. By the time she returned, both her parents were gone. Wolves circled from the outside, while her little brother cried for food at home. And her biased grandmother wanted nothing more than to drive her out of the family estate. A certain man: “Stop dragging it out and get to the point!” “Oh.” Xie Wan smiled. “The point is, I’ve taken a liking to someone. I’ll plan my moves one by o 822Reads9.2Score24814d adds
49. 199 皇 The Empress Is Sweet and Soft, and the Tyrant's Most Beloved 皇后娇甜软糯，暴君大大心尖宠 Jiao Lv Mao 7焦绿猫7Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + he dotes only on her + age gap + sweet and flirtatious heroine + happy ending] (The rating is still new, so it's a little low!) Seven-year age gap! Obsessive, brutal emperor × delicate little crybaby Shen Yunzhi entered the palace hoping only to eat well and lie flat. Instead, she tumbled into the tyrant's arms, tears pooling in her eyes as she whimpered, “It hurts...” Yuan Shuo looked down at the timid young girl in his arms, his stern brows knitting sli 391Reads8.3Score—14d adds
50. 200 退 After Calling Off the Engagement, I Helped the Chief Minister Topple the Court 退婚后，我帮首辅掀翻了朝堂 Every Year, Year After Year年年都有年年Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Proud, strategic general's daughter Xie Zhaoning × cool, cunning chief minister Fu Huaijin] [Historical political intrigue + mutual devotion + palace and household scheming + romantic tension + a powerful team + reunion after parting + the emperor's game of chess] On the day her engagement was broken off, the Duke of Zhenguo's household was brought down overnight. Her father was framed for embezzling military funds, and Xie Zhaoning had to uphold her family's military legacy as a woman. At her 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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