Looking for High-Quality Historical Romance with Excellent Writing 求古言，高质量古言，文笔贼好的

1. 501 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
2. 502 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves
3. 503 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.2kReads9.4Score893Shelves
4. 504 丑 The Ugly Princess Shocks the World 丑妃惊天下 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted After Ten Years of Playing Ugly, I Lifted My Veil on My Wedding Night and Left the Prince Regent Stunned The world laughs at me as a foolish, ugly girl, the biggest joke in the general’s household. They don’t know that I created this ugly reputation as my own disguise. My father and brothers have been held at the border for five years. The only way to make the emperor feel at ease about the general’s household is to ruin my own reputation. An imperial decree of marriage pairs me with Xiao Ya 370Reads7.4Score108Shelves

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   With courage and wisdom, one is invincible.

5. 505 双 Twin Jades 双玦 Clouds Drape the Sleeves云倾袖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted That night, a blood moon hung in the sky, and the Star-Picking Terrace blazed with lights. Yan Ling stood by the railing and cut off her long hair. Her red robes were as hauntingly beautiful as flowers at the end of their bloom. “Xiao Fengqing, I would descend to the Yellow Springs and enter hell for you. Did you ever feel even the slightest bit of sincerity toward me?” Xiao Fengqing stood tall and graceful, his expression indifferent. “Never.” Yan Ling burst into laughter and leaped into the bo 777Reads8.8Score101Shelves
6. 506 你 You Broke Off Our Engagement, So I’ll Dig Up Your Ancestors’ Graves 你退我婚，我掘你祖坟 Tao Ajiu逃阿酒Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted 854Reads7.7Score113Shelves

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   This one has good writing, a unique twist on a classic Chinese story. The female lead is genuinely funny, and the male lead is also quite hilarious. It's super good! The female lead repeatedly digs up her ex-fiancé's ancestral graves, and the male lead, out of curiosity, does the same. [Facepalm]

7. 507 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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   This book is amazing, it's my absolute favorite! The main couple is a young general and a clever young lady, with a secondary couple. It also includes a composed emperor and an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family and the late emperor's legitimate daughter, and a spoiled young master and a dignified lady. Both the main and supporting characters are intelligent, the plot and character development are excellent, and the writing is superb.

8. 508 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 49kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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   Super good! The female lead transmigrates into another body, constantly satisfying herself while remaining clear-headed. It's a satisfying read, 1v many, all male leads are virgins, and it's incredibly engaging. She doesn't hold back her anger; she unleashes it on the spot. The author's writing is excellent, full of witty remarks and hilarious moments. [Under pressure][Sending hearts][Drooling][Drooling][Under pressure]

9. 509 公 The Princess Remarries After Her Death! The Sinister Eunuch Keeps Spoiling Her at Every Turn 公主死后再嫁！阴鹜掌印步步宠 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [Fake Eunuch] [Obsessive + Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] [Redemption + Irresistible Seduction] [Male Lead Is Haughty at First] Gu Jinzhao had a dream. In it, she became a favored concubine to a vassal prince in the northwest and was tortured to death. At the end of the dream, the capital, Chaoge, was peaceful and happy. Chen Shenzhi had become the powerful Chief Eunuch, and he was the one who recovered her body and buried her. At the very end of the dream, Gu Jinzhao also disco 495Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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   The eunuch and the princess are so sweet, I have to watch! [I'm almost crying][I'm almost crying]

10. 510 休 After Divorcing the Crown Prince, I Became Empress 休了太子后我成了皇后 Su Qingshi, Who Loves Homemade Ice Jelly爱吃自制冰粉的苏青狮Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Read + Devoted Romance] Reborn as the heroine of an angsty novel, she is ordered by the System to follow the plot: suffer emotional and physical abuse from the male lead for 99 chapters, then make a comeback in the final chapter? Su Tang sneers. “Like hell I will!” Episode One: She tears up the marriage contract in front of everyone and insults the original male lead until he shuts down. Episode Two: She latches onto the strong 397Reads9.2Score108Shelves

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    It's a pretty good novel, with a plot that keeps you going and well-developed characters.

11. 511 满 The Perfect White Moonlight Returns to Court, and I’ll Gladly Accept All These Handsome Men 满级白月光还朝，美男我就笑纳了 Ji Luoyang i季落杨iAncient Romance617k WordsCompleted [The rating is still new and will rise. Give it a try; it's absolutely worth the score!] [A heroine who wants to lie flat but also build an empire, 1vN + all the male leads are devoted to her + villa space + online shopping System + slow-paced slice of life + infrastructure development] After Qi Dai died, she discovered that she was the beloved woman of the Yi dynasty, the one who had ended a war just by saying the word. Returning to the Yi dynasty with a villa space and an online shopping Syste 179Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite interesting! A seasoned bookworm, unable to find a book he liked, even wrote a million words himself! The protagonist, a max-level "white moonlight" (ideal love interest), returns to the court with a villa space and an online shopping system. Not only is she mistaken for a goddess, but she also manages to win over various handsome men. The writing style is light and humorous.

12. 512 折 Snap Off a Crabapple Branch! 折棠枝！ Consort Xi熙贵妃Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sisters switch marriages+the chase-back-to-win-her-heart trope+romantic rivalry+putting scumbags in their place; clear-eyed, scheming beauty X mad tyrant X aloof, powerful minister...] Short drama now available Jiang Wantang is the second legitimate daughter least favored by the current prime minister. With incomparable beauty and bewitching charm, she was abandoned in the wilderness and remained unknown to the world. Her elder legitimate sister was the moon in the sky; she was the mud beneath 9.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    Show me! It's really good! It's about a girl who lacks affection and is indifferent, but the men who love her truly love her to the core, and none of them want it to end badly.

13. 513 苍 Snow on the Azure Pine Blade 苍松刃上雪 Mumu Isn't Ding木木不是丁Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Restraint + Clear-Headed Heroine + Strategy + Using Others + Devoted Hero] Imagine you're an obscure wanderer in the jianghu. Then one day, you discover that you're carrying a blood feud. Your enemy wields power over the court and slaughtered your entire family as if they were ants. What would you do? Would you cling to life and retreat into the mountains with the one you love, or draw your sword and risk your life to kill your enemy with your own hands? You're a refined young maste 5Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    A super good historical romance novel, highly recommended!

14. 514 诱 After Seducing the Loyal General, I Make Him Beg to Marry Me Every Day 诱撩忠犬将军后，日日缠着我成亲 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [A pampered, mischievous proprietress x a loyal, protective young general] [Mutual firsts] [Spoiled darling + sweet romance + winning her back + loyalty + possessiveness + jealous possessive type + happy ending] On the day General Pei returned to the capital victorious, You'an, proprietress of the Moonshadow House, slowly blew a puff of smoke toward him in front of the people of the capital. The capital erupted: the vixen You'an was openly seducing their cool, noble general! Pei Zhiyi's expressi 528Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! Even though it doesn't have a rating, I'm sure it'll be a hit. Who wouldn't love a spoiled, demanding female shopkeeper versus a loyal, protective young general? I'm in love! Everyone should check it out! [Smirk] Synopsis: On the day General Pei returned to the city in triumph, the female shopkeeper of Moon Shadow Pavilion slowly exhaled a puff of smoke at her in front of the capital's citizens. The capital erupted in uproar—the pretentious You'an openly seduced the aloof and noble general! Pei Zhiyi's face remained indifferent: "I already have a marriage certificate." You'an smiled charmingly: "What a coincidence, I have one too." Later, "My dear, give me a kiss, and all the gold is yours." "My dear, marry me, and the treasury is yours too."

15. 515 清 Pure Grace and Resplendent Splendor 清芷重华 Wan Wandou万万斗Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead]+ [High-IQ Power Struggles]+ [A Devoted Couple, Faithful to Each Other for Life] Su Qingzhi is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, and her mother is the legitimate daughter of the Defender-General's household. She was born to a noble family and should have enjoyed a lifetime of wealth and glory. But her father's illegitimate daughter, a half-sister born only a month after her, coveted everything she had and swore to find a way to take it all from her. Su Qingzhi 1Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, she couldn't change her fate. Now reborn, she's determined to uncover the truth. Not only that, she'll also change her own destiny and rescue those who died unjustly because of her...🥳🌸

16. 516 宠 The Favored Consort Is Barren? I Was Born into My Mother’s Womb as Her Precious Daughter 宠妃绝嗣？我胎穿做娘的宝贝女儿 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + everyone’s favorite + born in the womb + beloved consort + palace intrigue + feel-good + adorable baby] After transmigrating, Gu Xuan becomes the unborn eldest princess of Great Yan. Her mother is Consort Xie Ziyue, the emperor’s favorite, who had believed she would never have children. Her father is the current ruler, Emperor Han Xianzong. Emperor Han Xianzong and Consort Xie share a deep and devoted love. But after the imperial physicians diagnosed her as unlikely to con 12.8kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    🌻The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the favored daughter of a royal concubine in the Great Yan Dynasty. During the concubine's pregnancy, she faces numerous attempts to harm her, requiring her to be extremely cautious. Ultimately, she safely gives birth to the protagonist… 🌻In her previous life, she married into a marquis's household, managing all the affairs, but unexpectedly, her husband and adopted son sided with someone else, ultimately leaving her bedridden. Reborn at twenty-three, just as her mother-in-law is forcing her to choose an adopted son, she vows that this time she will not repeat her past mistakes and become someone else's "wedding dress."

17. 517 吾 My Wife, Afu 吾妻阿福 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted [Reborn × Marriage First, Love Later] [Clingy, affectionate beauty vs. refined and elegant noble minister] Yuan Shujin (Yuan Afu) was lovely and charming, adored by her father and brothers from childhood, and born into a distinguished family. But one mistaken choice of lover cost her father and brothers their lives. Her sincere affection had been nothing but a tool for someone else, and in the end, she took her own life on a lonely night. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the y 2.7kReads8.9Score345Shelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

18. 518 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 56.5kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves
19. 519 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.1kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    Good books worth staying up all night to read

20. 520 温 Sixth Miss of the Wen Family 温府六姑娘 Qian Suixi Yue千遂玺月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Reborn + bold, direct pursuit of husband + sickly powerful official falls for her + household intrigue] Before she was reborn, Wen Jiu failed to see people's true nature and ended up dying a tragic death after jumping from a building, while her entire family was destroyed. Reborn, she lay low for years, then tore off her gentle facade. Her enemies? She smiled as she sent them to hell. To repay a debt of gratitude, she began all sorts of flirtatious campaigns to win her husband over. But the man 4kReads7.1Score347Shelves

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    Well, this one is pretty good so far, since I've read many of the books recommended by others and am quite a book lover myself. It gets more and more addictive as you read on, because I like books that unfold gradually over time.

21. 521 笑 You Laugh at Me for Raising Pets? Why Beg Me for Wealth and Glory Now? 笑我养宠？荣华富贵跪我舔我作甚 Nine One Smooth九一顺Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous heiress to a fortune × scheming, down-and-out prince] (Love at first sight + irresistible physical attraction + taming a man) Ten years of devotion ended with a sword through her heart! After being reborn, Su Jianhuan finally saw the truth: being a lovesick fool leads only to death! She had money and beauty, so why cling to that lousy engagement? Only a fool would do that! She immediately spent a fortune to buy a stunning pretty boy from Vermilion Bird Tower and keep him! Who knew this —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After her rebirth, she shattered her virtuous persona and resolved to become a playboy. ❤️🌸😴

22. 522 我 After I Died, the Beautiful Hostage Jumped from the City Tower 我死后，美人质子他跳了城楼 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [The writing falls apart, don't read...] [Reborn + doted on by everyone + sweet romance] [Relationship-focused / devoted couple / not much revenge or face-slapping] [Warning: Aside from his good looks and his love for the female lead, the male lead is good for nothing] Only after Jiang Yichi died did she learn that what she'd once believed was fate had been a lie. Everything the scumbag enjoyed had been stolen from that man. She watched that man take revenge for her by personally killing her ene 5.8kReads9.1Score425Shelves

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    ① This book is super good! The atmosphere of the female lead's family is wonderful. The female lead transmigrates into a book and has a heart condition. She even falls into the water at a banquet. It's a slow-burn book; those who like fast-paced stories should skip this. ② This book has a very fast pace. The female lead is reborn and immediately gets rid of her enemies from her past life, while keeping the person she likes by her side.

23. 523 浮 Tales of the Mortal World in the Capital 浮世京华录 White Tea and Deer白茶与鹿Ancient Romance565k WordsOngoing [No romance / Episodic short stories / Healing and heartbreaking / Whimsical fantasy] The Teahouse of Floating Life welcomes those bound by fate, but not the indifferent. Flowers are the enticement; obsessions become tea. A mysterious teahouse that wanders through time exists to help those with unfinished ties in the mortal world. My name is Su Yanyan, and I’m the proprietress of this teahouse. I’ve seen a general take off his armor and drink wine boiled with red plum blossoms, heard of a fl 23Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 524 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind (A Companion to A Spring Rain on a Night in a Small Tower, a Historical Pride and Prejudice) 当年不肯嫁东风（《小楼一夜听春雨》姊妹篇，古代版傲慢与偏见) Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sisters united + rekindled romance + historical ensemble cast] The Ye sisters’ battle to protect their romantic prospects: a long-planned, romantic counterattack. With sisters sticking together, nothing is too difficult! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They lived in a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt, relying on one another to get by. Four years ago, the 17.2kReads9.6Score2.8kShelves
25. 525 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 30.1kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    They are all my white moonlight.

26. 526 斩 Severing Worldly Ties 斩尘缘 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The sister novel to The Xie Family’s Short-Lived Ghost Has a Long Life, the second book in the Duology of Death. [Film and television rights sold] Wei Dongjun’s uncle left behind a letter of denunciation, then suddenly hanged himself. Because of that letter, the illustrious Wei family fell from the heights to the depths. Everyone else accepted their fate. Wei Dongjun alone refused. She would search the heavens above and the underworld below to ask her uncle one question: Why? On the seventh day 29.3kReads9.2Score4.3kShelves
27. 527 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    [Young Female Marshal x Multifaceted Spy | Political Intrigue | Wuxia | War | Deep Affection | No Rebirth, No Cheat Codes] 😊🤣😊🧋😇

28. 528 初 First Love 初欢 Gu Lian故怜Historical367k WordsCompleted (Love at first sight. Transmigration. No System. No harem. Pure love. Feel-good fantasy. Male-oriented.) Jiang Yichen used to be nothing more than an orphan at the bottom of society, delivering takeout to pay his way through university. While making a delivery, he was in a car accident and unexpectedly transmigrated to another world, an imperial dynasty absent from the history books. He thought the road ahead was uncertain, and that he would have to drift through life, never imagining he would b 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, with excellent writing.

29. 529 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score561Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel, featuring a female protagonist and her elder sister both reborn, is really good, especially the strong male and female leads. It perfectly captures my heart. The female protagonist is neither weak nor naive.

30. 530 就 Now This Is Palace Intrigue! Thirty Heroines Topple the Harem 就这个宫斗爽！30个大女主掀翻后宫 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Anthology Stories + Strong Female Leads + Feel-Good Revenge + Face-Slapping] She waited three years for the general to return from war, only for her husband to come home with a pregnant woman and announce he was taking her as a second wife?! Dream on! I’m the daughter of the richest man in the land. From now on, I’m getting a divorce and building my own career! She was the exalted crown princess, yet on the very day she gave birth, the crown prince and her mother 330Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    I recently read some pretty good historical romance novels. The first one, I could only read it once at most, it was too angsty, I couldn't handle it. Haha, the second one was incredibly satisfying, really super satisfying.

31. 531 凤 The Phoenix Arrives in the Capital: Prince Xie Insists on Bending the Knee for Her 凤临京华：谢王爷偏要为她折腰 Serene and Far-Reaching宁静又致远Ancient Romance102k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Tang Jinglin was brought back to the capital by the marquis’s household, only to become a stepping stone for her elder sister, a pawn of the Crown Prince, and a castoff of her family. She took the blame for others and shielded them from disaster, until her reputation was ruined and she died miserably on a snowy night. As she lay dying, only Prince Jing, Xie Yunxiao, a man with power over the entire court, came to claim her body. When she opened her eyes again, she was back —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend it; I think it's pretty good.

32. 532 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 10.2kReads8.6Score635Shelves

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    💃🏻This is a Douyin (TikTok) recommendation! Hahaha, I'm making money for free here! [Laughing and crying emojis] ⭐Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan's belly from behind, carried her home, and hid her away. What he found was his, and he had to hide it well. ⭐Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person who was holding her up by her belly, then lowered her head to continue eating the pastry in her hand. (●'◡'●) Daddy said everyone here is a noble person, so she had to be obedient. Mother said Daddy is the head of the family, and if she listened to Daddy, she would get pastries. She was very obedient today, so she could get another pastry when she got home.

33. 533 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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    No longer entangled in the strife of the inner court, Shen Mingtang focuses on business, his ears filled with the incessant chatter of his ancestors offering advice and strategies. #DivorceReversal #BusinessNovel

34. 534 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.4kReads9.2Score149Shelves

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    Ah, the writing is truly exquisite, the plot flows smoothly without any dragging, and every character is vividly portrayed. It leaves you with a lingering sense of emptiness after finishing it.

35. 535 小 That Little Brat's Always Causing Mischief, and Her Parents Can't Stop Grinning 小鼻嘎不过作作妖，爹娘被哄翘嘴 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Beloved by the Whole Family] [Wins Over Everyone] [A Touch of Political Intrigue] [The Female Lead Returns] [Her Future Love Interest Is Murong Yan] [Original title: The Little Brat Only Causes Trouble, Yet Somehow Wins Her Parents Over] [Talkative, sharp-tongued heroine whose mouth moves faster than her brain ❤️ Hero reborn nine times, with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve] Luo Yan transmigrates into a book, where her entire family consists of villains. Her scumbag father is the vil 44.6kReads9.0Score7.1kShelves

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    The books I've finished reading recently are all pretty good!

36. 536 捡 I Picked Up a Ghost and Brought It Home; My Aloof, Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 捡只阿飘回家，清冷权臣他宠疯了 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A motion comic is now available: She Brought a Ghost Home, and the Cold, Powerful Official Warmed Up [Streetwise wandering ghost X aloof young general and powerful official] [Ancient-style political intrigue + Light supernatural comedy + Stories of ordinary life in ancient times + Mystery and investigation + Love goes both ways] [There is a male lead, both leads are virgins, happy ending, a slow-burn romance that unfolds gradually. They don't kiss until chapter 100, but it's very sweet, so dive 23.3kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    The beginning is also the end; Huai Zhi's journey through time is full of drama, leaving her as a lonely soul in Nanshan Town. During the long years, the solitary coffin maker becomes her only source of amusement. For three years, no one dared to speak out, and she secretly rejoiced until he took the initiative to reveal himself, only then realizing that everything was under his control. Traveling together to the capital, past conspiracies, family feuds, and court struggles unfold one after another. Shedding his craftsman identity, he is a general burdened with injustice, determined to uncover the truth. She stays by his side, braving dangers and investigating clues, never abandoning him; he protects her, alleviates her loneliness, and helps her find her way back, their feelings deepening. Combining ancient supernatural elements with detective work and political intrigue, the story is fast-paced and exceptionally captivating.

37. 537 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15.4kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed and rational, capable of being both a noblewoman and a general protecting the country. Early on, her husband breaks his promise and takes a concubine, but she decisively abandons the marriage and prepares for divorce. Her decisive and efficient actions are rare in historical romance novels. The male lead has always silently watched over her, and their relationship blossoms later on, making for a sweet and loving story. Highly recommended!

38. 538 丑 An Ugly Girl and a Spoiled Scion Join Hands to Rule the Capital 丑女纨绔手牵手，整个京城横着走 Wang Shengzhu of Chaotian City Square朝天城广场的王圣主Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted The score has just come out and will rise. The capital’s top young heir transmigrates overnight, becoming a wretched young nobleman framed and poisoned by his father’s second wife, then driven from the marquis’s residence and left on the brink of death. To turn the tables, he has no choice but to use his good looks to seduce Yi An, a vicious and ruthless ancient-era female tycoon. With one shoulder bared and a bewitching gaze, he clings to Yi An’s leg: “Sis, let’s get married. I’ll help you join 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A coming-of-age story filled with political intrigue and plenty of laughs—come dive in! A husband and wife team up, and the world is theirs! 😂🤩👍😇😎😴🦤🦤

39. 539 宫 Willows by the Palace Wall, a Scholar’s Soul 宫墙柳，状元魂 Sending the Moon on Passing Clouds行云寄月Ancient Romance161k WordsOngoing [Female-oriented + court intrigue + healing + deranged + coercive] [Steady, restrained minister VS soft-hearted princess VS obsessive, unstable second male lead] Shen Mingyuan spends his entire life searching for an answer. He enters the game himself, trying to solve the riddle of fate and win even half a move against Heaven. Kang Ning overturns and relives events time and again, yet still seems unable to change the predetermined ending. For the sake of the Great Liang and its people, she finall —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese romance, slow-burning. Love under imperial power is fraught with sorrow at every step, leaving only regret!

40. 540 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.6kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
41. 541 将 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese social intrigue and power struggles, interwoven with love stories

42. 542 杀 After Killing Me Three Times, the Yandere Male Supporting Character Went Completely Dark 杀我三次后，病娇男配彻底黑化了 Throwing Bricks扔板砖Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Shi Zhiyan transmigrated into a book and was bound to a Seven-Day Survival System. Her mission was to survive for seven days beside the male supporting character, after which she could go home. Looking at the handsome, sickly male supporting character, who was as gentle and polite as he was devastatingly good-looking, Shi Zhiyan was delighted. This would be easy. But on the day she transmigrated, she was killed by his merciless blade before she even made it through the night. No problem. She wou 910Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    These three are my top recommendations for historical romance novels. I specifically chose them because it's amazing that Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform) has such good novels. The writing is absolutely superb; every book leaves you with a heavy heart after reading it. "Jiao Gu" is a transmigration novel with no system. The ending features the male lead becoming emperor, and the female lead returns to the modern world. The female lead's illness is real (not a weak, innocent character, but a description of Yin Yin). I want to praise her, so I won't go into details. She's resourceful and not at all disgusting. The female supporting characters and the female lead's mother are very doting. It's really good. I'm not very good at introducing novels. "Kill Me Three Times" features Yan Zhixu, a sickly and cruel character. It's exactly my type. The female lead transmigrates into a book (the system is rarely used). She transmigrates once in her first year of high school and leaves, but the male lead's memory isn't erased, so she doesn't remember him (not an amnesia trope, but a back-and-forth plot that's very engaging). She transmigrates back in her third year of high school and is teased by the male lead several times. The male lead knows the female lead is dead and will come back again. Later, she transmigrates back to the modern world and finds that the system is man-made. "The Beauty and the Mountain" is the first ancient romance novel I particularly liked on Tomato Bookstore. It's a pure ancient romance with a lighthearted plot but also intelligent. The palace intrigue is very brain-stimulating and very captivating. It's been a long time since I finished this book, so I won't go into the specific plot details. It's just good. Sisters who are looking for something to read should check it out. It's really good.

43. 543 和 Everyday Romance with a Little Eunuch 和小太监的恋爱日常 Dust Within Ten Miles十里许尘Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted Shen Huai'an thinks it would be nice to live out the rest of his life in quiet simplicity. Then the rumored He Sanniang comes to the palace to learn court etiquette. He expects another unfortunate soul, but instead finds a woman as radiant as a blooming flower. Taking advantage of her not knowing any better, he seizes every chance to draw close. She smiles and indulges him, and before he knows it, he's begun to entertain foolish hopes. "So cute, like a little cat." Only then does he realize she' 5.8kReads9.4Score649Shelves

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    This book has definitely been maliciously given low ratings. The author's writing is delicate, the psychological portrayal of the protagonist is vivid and accurate, and the writing style is superb. It's worth reading repeatedly! The values ​​are extremely positive!!! The love between the male and female leads is pure, a mutual redemption. Highly recommended!!! You won't regret investing in it!!! This is my first time recommending a book, and it's definitely worth it!!!

44. 544 小 The Little Palace Maid Is So Beautiful, the Tyrant Can't Control Himself 小宫女实在貌美，暴君难自控 Young Master Qi公子七Ancient Romance365k WordsCompleted Wan Fu thought she had landed the role of the pampered darling of the family, only to discover that she was merely a fake heiress sent into the palace to take the blame for the real one. It took three years in the palace for her to realize she was not even the heroine of a tragic romance. She was just a disposable extra who could die at any moment. The palace maids in the Zichen Hall had once again been slaughtered to the last. Unluckily for her, Wan Fu was chosen to be sent inside. Trembling, W 116Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    [Double Cleanliness + Sweet Romance + Tyrant + Infrastructure Building + Mutual Redemption + Ancient Romance in the Early Stages, Cultivation in the Later Stages], this ancient romance novel is incredibly good! The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a palace maid, eventually being chosen to be the emperor's head maid. She lives in constant fear of being killed by the tyrant's sword. Unexpectedly, the tyrant can hear her thoughts. Out of curiosity, the male protagonist keeps her around, and this simple act leads to their paths crossing and he even falls for her. Highly recommended!!!

45. 545 明 The Bright Moon Shines on Yunhuai 明月昭昭向云淮 Lin Jianxi林间溪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A noble family's eldest daughter × a powerful Chancellor, a sweet romance from beginning to end. One is a clever, rational beauty, while the other is a dignified and self-controlled man who falls helplessly in love. Everyone says: The most impressive achievement of the Chancellor who holds power over the court was spoiling the most carefree Chancellor's wife in all of Great Sheng. 658Reads—Score103Shelves

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    The eldest daughter of a noble family is caught in the power struggles within the household and the intrigues of the court, carefully navigating each step to protect herself and her family. The powerful and influential male lead, with his hidden deep affection, silently clears obstacles for her, and their childhood romance rekindles amidst the vortex of political intrigue.

46. 546 窃 The Book of Stolen Lives 窃命书 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this book, A Book of Ashes and Joy, premieres at 12:15 a.m. on February 13. If you're interested, keep an eye out! [Regains control after being possessed | Not a wish-fulfillment story | Plot-driven | Light ensemble cast] Lin Ruochu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, was possessed during her coming-of-age ceremony at fifteen. The transmigrated woman, sold off by a System, used every means to “win over” the young heir of a marquis's estate. She turned e 38.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    I usually forget the plot of a book after I finish reading it, but these few are exceptions. The first four are mostly traditional ancient romance novels with palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and political maneuvering (some have time travelers), while the last three are fantasy novels, and all 68 are cultivation novels with a touch of angst.

47. 547 相 A Blind Date, Then a Marriage Contract with a Rising Powerful Official 相亲当天，和新贵权臣签婚书 Farewell to the Spring Mist辞春雾Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Ancient matchmaking and whirlwind marriage] + [everyday husband-doting] + [unexpected secondary couple] + [fresh plot] "First, everyone is equal, and so is marriage." "Second, I won't stay shut away at home after marriage." "Third, if you want to take a concubine, we must divorce first." Zhou Dianyu, a white-collar worker who was born into the twenty-first century and raised from infancy in another era, is already past the age for marriage. But the men of the Dayuan dynasty are all scared off b 2.2kReads8.9Score242Shelves
48. 548 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 7.2kReads9.2Score824Shelves
49. 549 长 Crossing the Chang'an River 长安渡 Cinnabar Heart朱砂心Ancient Romance933k WordsCompleted Since heaven has given me a chance to start over, why should I put up with being wronged? Eat when I’m hungry, drink when I’m thirsty, and speak up when I’m angry. No need to hold back! If my father won’t love me, someone else will! If my senior brother doesn’t love me, the one who does is right there! My new book, “You Say I Set Fires and Murdered People? Then I’ll Set Fires and Murder People!” is now out. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 933Reads—Score106Shelves

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    It's amazing! Amazing! Amazing! You'll regret it if you don't watch it! I can't stress this enough!

50. 550 攻 After Winning Over the Heartless Sword Cultivator, I Faked My Death and Lost My Memories 攻略无情道剑修后，我死遁失忆了 March Song三月歌Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted (Complete, ensemble cast, devoted couple with a happy ending) After Wen Li died, she transmigrated into the world of cultivation and was bound to a System. Completing its tasks would grant her wish. System: First, win over Pei Xingzhi. Second, cultivate diligently and become a powerhouse. Wen Li: Go on, tell me. Is he an obsessive villain or a sickly, lovesick second male lead? System: Neither. He’s an upright disciple of a righteous sect, a pure-hearted sword cultivator of the Ruthless Dao. 5.1kReads9.3Score333Shelves

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