Historical Romance with a Female Lead Who Doesn't Enter the Palace, Isn't Reborn, and Doesn't Do Quick Transmigration 女主不进宫，不重生，不快穿的古代言情

1. 1 引 A Guide to You 引君顾 Drunk Alone, Listening to the Night听夜独醉Ancient Romance185k WordsOngoing He is an inconspicuous illegitimate son of a great family, and also the master of the Green Gate, whose subordinates span the martial world. To repay a debt of gratitude, he steals medicine and uses himself as bait, capturing the heart of the Medicine King Valley’s beloved young heiress. She is drawn to his looks and accepts his invitation, charging toward him with fearless resolve. From then on, your presence fills every corner of his martial world. The era and place names are fictional. Both 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Shuangjie is a romance interspersed with the plot. It's rare to see such a sweet love story in the world. All the supporting characters in it are very distinctive, and the other characters are also very exciting, but it's a bit slow.

2. 2 黑 Returning from Darkness, the Legitimate Daughter Is Doted on by All the Princes 黑化归来，嫡女她被诸王团宠了 Chasing the Warm Sun暖阳逐来Ancient Romance294k WordsCompleted Mu Li was cherished by her family for over a decade. Then, one sudden change of fortune brought her crashing down. Everyone turned on her, and her fiancé wanted to break off their engagement? No matter. She'll call off the engagement and get her revenge, without showing an ounce of weakness. Her medical skills are miraculous, and she is full of cunning plans. With one decisive move, she turns the tables and shocks the entire nation. She thought no one would dare marry her with her reputation as 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   All the above are consistent, but this is mediocre. Haha, it's not very mediocre. But I really like the feeling of the male and female protagonists together. No misunderstanding.

3. 3 且 Let the Good Times Roll 且尽欢 Stars Fill the Sky漫天星禾Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Historical romance, redemption and tragic love Xu Jinhuan, a noblewoman from Yangzhou, loses her entire family overnight. Taking another person's identity and the assumed name Aman, she ends up a lowly maid in the Loyal and Brave Marquis's household. A stolen jade bangle draws her into a whirlpool of false accusations and murder. The Marquis's third son, Yun Yang, is cold and inscrutable. His keen eyes seem able to pierce through all her layers of disguise, and his probing hot-and-cold manner le 39Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   Then this book is perfect for you. It does not enter the palace, is reborn, or travels through time. It tells the story of the male protagonist and the female protagonist redeeming each other. It is interspersed with love, friendship, family affection, and family and country. It is unfolded from the perspective of the life story of the Marquis Mansion. It is told eloquently, without delay, and is interlocking. It is worth reading. There is a lot of foreshadowing in the front. If you want to read about love, you can start reading from Chapter 10 onwards.

4. 4 良 The Worthy Concubine Becomes a General 良妾为将 Spring Peach Appears Again又见春桃Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing Princess Pingyang Zhao falls into the underworld. The King of Hell claims she was unchaste and says he’ll send her to the eighteenth level of hell? “Heh.” Li Xuanji laughs scornfully. “In front of me, even the King of Hell will die.” Later, Princess Pingyang Zhao wakes with a start, only to find herself a concubine in the Ding’an Marquis’s household? Her mother-in-law is a domineering commandery princess, the principal wife is a smiling tiger, and her husband is a sinister man whose thoughts are 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's really super good-looking. The heroine's IQ is online throughout the whole process and she kills everyone. The hero is very strong and suave and is the heroine's loyal dog. Yyds is really beautiful

5. 5 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 3.2kReads9.2Score511Shelves

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   These books are all very interesting, and the ratings are basically above 9. Although I have not read them several times, the plots are still quite interesting. If you are short on books, you can give it a try.

6. 6 月 The Moon Shines Bright, Yet You Are Nowhere to Be Seen 月明未见君 Autumn Chill秋日凉Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted An embarrassing old story. Don’t read it…,,,,,,,,,… 322Reads8.1Score—Shelves
7. 7 千 Cherished and Adored: The Emperor's Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 千娇百宠：皇上的娇软小萌妻 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted 1v1, sweet romance, childhood-to-adulthood Everyone knew that the little princess Shen Ruyue was the most doted-on darling in the palace of the Yuan Kingdom. Her father was the regent, whose name commanded awe throughout the land. But most important of all was Emperor Pei Jingxuan of Yuan. He had kept this soft, sweet girl in his heart for many years. Ever since she was little, the princess had climbed onto the dragon throne and slept in the dragon bed. Every time she called him “Big Brother, Yo 8kReads9.2Score1kShelves
8. 8 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted (A print edition has been signed.) [1v1, both pure, sweet romance, childhood sweethearts] Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital when she was young! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly and live a miserable life out there! But in the ten years after she left the capital, Yuan Rongjin wasn’t down on her luck in the slightest. Quite the opposite: she was pampered like a precious flower! Even her personality was spoiled to 78.9kReads9.1Score5kShelves
9. 9 竹 Bamboo Horses and Green Plums 竹马弄青梅 Maple Bells Beneath My Feet脚下的枫铃Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted “He” and he grew up together, going from strangers to intimates. More than ten years later, the Prince Regent’s household had produced two great beauties. One was a brilliant scholar and warrior, while the other lazed about all day. Both were exceptional in their own way, and countless women had fallen for them. “He” was always provoking him, and every woman who came near him without exception was swept away by “him.” He would only smile indulgently and say nothing. But one day, a woman appeared 604Reads9.1Score100Shelves
10. 10 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.7kReads—Score136Shelves

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    Warm men series. It is based on the fictional history of the Tang Dynasty. The female protagonist is the county head and the male protagonist is a young general. The heroine's family suffered misfortune and she fled to Youzhou with her mother. The male protagonist was ordered by Jiedushi to track down the murderer of his wife and also arrived in Youzhou. The two met by chance, survived together in the wilderness, fell into an ancient cave together, took care of each other, and finally left the ancient cave. The heroine's father was rehabilitated and his title was restored, and the heroine returned to the palace. Just when the two were getting ready to get married, someone interfered with their marriage. The heroine was forced to become a monk and lived a very hard life. The hero visited the heroine and helped them cook.

11. 11 撬 After Prizing Open the Demon Coffin, She’s Forced to Raise the Ultimate Villain 撬魔棺后，她被迫饲养终极大反派 Sweet Sugar Strawberry甜糖草莓Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Rom-Com + Sweet Romance + Laugh-Out-Loud] Reborn, Nan Xueli only wanted to pry open the demon coffin and steal its treasures, then get fabulously rich and live in luxury with handsome men at her side! Who knew she’d pry out the most devastatingly handsome villain in the world, and then be forced to take care of him? Her sworn enemies were all waiting for her to mess up and die a horrible death. But the legendary bloodthirsty, ruthless beauty of a villain turned out to be a hopeless wi 417Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    These books are really good-looking, especially the second one, which I highly recommend. The plot of the second book is very exciting, a bit like Little Orchid. I highly recommend it.

12. 12 被 After Losing My Immortal Bones, I Stay Alive by Cuddling the Sickly Demon Lord 被剔仙骨后靠与病娇魔尊贴贴续命 Lae River拉埃河Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted A beautiful, strong, tragic, proud and cunning demon lord x a seemingly delicate and frail little fairy who is actually as steadfast as stone [He falls for her on his own + slight yandere tendencies + nine-tailed fox male lead + salvation + past and present lives] Cang Qilan is the Demon Realm’s Lord. Rumor has it that he killed his brother and took his tails. Gloomy and bloodthirsty, he’s a figure feared throughout the Three Realms. Shan Nai is sent to his side to stay alive, but he nearly ki 5kReads9.3Score638Shelves
13. 13 小 The Little Mermaid Cried, and the Handsome Emperor Couldn't Resist 小人鱼一哭，美男皇上禁不住了 One Egg Yolk Pie一口蛋黄派Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Complete) [Devoted couple + married bliss + System + redemption] Wen Feifei transmigrated into a mermaid. After coming ashore, she rescued a handsome, gorgeous little fool of an emperor. From then on, she never looked back as she spoiled the little fool of an emperor. He had to hold her hand when he walked! He had to hug her while they slept! She had to comfort him whenever he felt wronged! On their wedding night, the little fool of an emperor, who was always clinging to her and begging for kis 755Reads9.2Score155Shelves
14. 14 暴 The Tyrant Rages in Court, but the Grand Tutor Suddenly Gets Morning Sickness 暴君当朝暴怒，太傅却突然孕吐了 Getting Rich Every Month月月暴富Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female lead disguised as a man, one-on-one romance, both leads have no past relationships, sweet romance, a vicious and unhinged Regent x a gentle, clever beauty] In the eyes of the capital's people, the Regent was brutal and merciless. With him in charge, foreign enemies wouldn't dare cross the border lightly. In the eyes of the court officials, the Regent was domineering and arbitrary. He asked them for their opinions, but those who truly voiced any would fail to show up for court the next da 12.7kReads8.5Score675Shelves

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    Personal hobbies: The heroine enters the court as an official/the heroine is an empress (no time travel, no rebirth) [shy][shy][shy]

15. 15 报 Report to His Majesty: The General Is a Woman 报告皇帝陛下，将军是红妆 Kaka Moni卡卡摩尼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Tianqing, who disguises herself as a man, is a feared God of War, but one day she becomes a prisoner. She swears she'll find the traitor who sold her out! Li Muhuan, a Crown Prince who has no interest in women, becomes obsessed with General Zhang, who is disguised as a man. He pampers her and clings to her, giving her whatever she wants, even forcing the position of Empress upon her! You said this was only a transaction, but then you secretly started falling for me. Little scene: Li Muhuan 364Reads8.9Score101Shelves
16. 16 女 Lady Chancellor: The Story of Su Li 女相·苏离传 Miss Tang唐三小姐Ancient Romance975k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ying Mochen is a dazzling genius and one of Beiyuan’s most sought-after men. But Su Li knows rumors can’t be trusted, because the Ying Mochen she knows is overbearing and shameless. For instance, he clearly knows she’s a woman in disguise, yet refuses to expose her and spends every night tangled up with her. Then, the next morning in court, he solemnly addresses her as “Lord Su!” The realm is divided into four, and a new emperor takes the throne. An imperial decree ushers in an 37Reads6.5Score—Shelves
17. 17 女 The Empress Throws Up During Court, and the Entire Court Searches for the Baby's Father 女帝上朝时孕吐，满朝野都在找孩子他爹 Mo Ruoli陌若离Ancient Romance762k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance, No Angst] The empress vomited during morning court, right in front of all her ministers. The harem’s peaceful order was shattered as everyone vowed to find out who had secretly seduced the emperor. The ministers went to great lengths to investigate and identify the child’s father. The whole world was searching for the father! The regent and the empress seemed to be growing closer, but they had never gotten along. Surely the regent couldn’t be t 250Reads8.0Score—Shelves
18. 18 帝 The Emperor Awaits the Phoenix's Return 帝盼鸾归 Eastern Hedge东篱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mingluan commands an army of 300,000 and is the Northern Pacification General, a figure whose very name strikes terror into enemy forces. Handsome and elegant, he has the young noblewomen of the capital swooning over him. They fought tooth and nail for the chance to marry into the General's household, but none of them could compete with the aloof, powerful emperor! “Reporting to the general: His Majesty wishes to marry you. Will you accept?” 1.1kReads7.7Score167Shelves
19. 19 通 After His Bedchamber Maid Ran Away, the Prince Begged Her to Return Every Day 通房跑路后，王爷日日求她回府 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance614k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance / both virgins] She was a beautiful woman of mixed Han Chinese and Western Regions heritage, born into a military family and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Free-spirited as the wind, independent and carefree, she had a pair of striking green eyes that captivated everyone. On the day she was to marry her childhood sweetheart, an imperial edict suddenly summoned the groom to become the princess's consort. The wedding never took place, yet, absurdly, she ended up sh 603Reads9.2Score104Shelves
20. 20 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 10kReads9.6Score1.6kShelves

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    Of these books, I have only read the second one, they are all good to read [Adoration] [Adoration]

21. 21 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 37.6kReads9.4Score4.4kShelves
22. 22 病 The Possessive Power Minister’s Guide to Spoiling His Wife 病娇权臣宠妻手册 Late Day晚昼Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + super-sweet one-on-one romance + secret identity revealed + supernatural ability + forced to become the villain’s beloved] A straightforward beauty who never stops flirting vs. a charming, laid-back fox of a man Shen Zhixia transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character with a high chance of dying. But she could see whether the threads around people’s wrists were red or black: red meant affection, black meant dislike. And she even had a handsome man 2.3kReads9.2Score262Shelves
23. 23 从 After Ten Years in the Army, I Sent My Father to the Guillotine 从军十年，我把父亲送上了断头台 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨7k WordsCompleted After ten years in the army, I sent my father to the guillotine —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An unconventional short story! Highly recommended!

24. 24 猪 Zhu Bajie's 300-Year Work Report 猪八戒的三百年述职报告 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨Male-Channel Fanfiction8k WordsCompleted Zhu Bajie's 300-Year Performance Review —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 玉 The Jade Hairpin’s Lament: A Farewell in Life and Death, All for Nothing 玉簪辞：生死别离終成空 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted The Jade Hairpin’s Lament: In the End, Parting in Life and Death Comes to Nothing 6Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 民 Folk Longevity Rituals: The Art of Extending Life 民间搭寿：续命之法。 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨6k WordsCompleted Folk Longevity Rituals: A method for extending one's life. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 读 Mind Reading, Volume One: The Substitute Concubine 读心术第一卷：替身侍妾 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨12k WordsCompleted Mind Reading, Volume One: The Substitute Concubine —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 读 Mind Reading, Volume Two: The Substitute Secretary 读心术第二卷：替身秘书 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨22k WordsCompleted Mind Reading, Volume Two: The Substitute Secretary 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 读 Mind Reading: Volume Three: Sacrifice on the Altar 读心术：第三卷：神坛祭品 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨12k WordsCompleted Mind Reading: Volume Three: Sacrifice on the Altar —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 画 The Yin Painter 画阴人 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted The Yin Painter 167Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 崖 The Battle of Yashan: The Final Showdown 崖山海战，终局对决。 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨13k WordsCompleted The Battle of Yashan: the final showdown. —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 爷 Grandpa's Dream: An Exact Prediction of My Death Date 爷爷托梦：精准预计我的死期。 Dancing Ink轻舞飞墨6k WordsCompleted Grandpa Visited Me in a Dream: He Predicted Exactly When I’d Die. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 闯 Entering the Demon Realm to Become an Immortal 闯入妖界当神仙 Everlasting Clear Dream清梦常在Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted Also known as: After Getting Married, I Somehow Have Even More Admirers! [Political intrigue + sweet romance + love after marriage + xuanhuan romance] What should you do if the person you love is a good-for-nothing? Don’t hesitate! Dump him! A whole stream of admirers will naturally follow you, even after you’re married! The little princess Zijing of the Divine Realm takes the initiative to marry into the Demon Realm, wedding a playboy old enough to be her grandfather? Princess Zijing says, “Th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here here! Fantasy romance

34. 34 王 The Princess Consort Has Arrived, and the Mad Prince Gets Kicked Out of Bed Every Day 王妃嫁到，疯批王爷天天被踢下床 Tart Candy糖酸酸Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + spoiling and protecting each other + comedy + no saintly heroine + sweet romance!] On the very first day after Qiao Ranran transmigrates, she takes her sister’s place and marries the brutal Prince Zhennan. On their wedding night, she sets fire to his bridal chamber and ransacks it for every valuable she can find. After she’s caught and brought back, she pretends to be an idiot. “Men, they’re all men. So many men, hehe!” “So she really is an idiot. Then cut out her kidney and s 3.7kReads9.0Score363Shelves

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    The female protagonist has a strong personality, while the male protagonist is too pitiful, although he is also very powerful.

35. 35 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 167Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 21kReads9.6Score4.4kShelves

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    [Shy][Shy][Shy]This is okay. The author's writing is very good.

37. 37 摄 The Regent's Mischievous Princess 摄政王的调皮王妃 Desert Rose沙漠的玫瑰Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted This is bad, this is bad! Your Highness, the Princess Consort is fighting with someone at the academy again! Word has it that the youngest daughter of the Chi family is lazy and uncultured, rude and overbearing, and hopeless at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Yet thanks to her good fortune, she married the Regent, the God of War. 111Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Although her score is not high, female students are under strict control by their husbands

38. 38 万 Book of a Thousand Beauties II: Red Calyx (2 Volumes) 万艳书贰：一萼红（全2册） Wu Qian伍倩Historical400k WordsCompleted Wan Yi, Fo'er, and Shu Ying, three naive young women, are swept onto a path of desire and decadence amid upheavals in their lives, step by step drawn into the brutal struggle for power. Their men are members of the imperial in-law clan, eunuch faction officials, high-ranking court officials, and petty gangsters. In preparation for the coming final judgment, they make deals with their enemies, turn against their friends, serve their own foes, and trample their own flesh and blood. They are all ut 671Reads9.5Score172Shelves

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    Story synopsis: by the same author. The author has profound literary knowledge and vividly describes women's scheming and men's machinations. A deep insight into the selfishness and ugliness of human nature. The writing is gorgeous, the classics are quoted, and the poems, lyrics, and poems are at your fingertips.

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