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1. 601 新 Weeping at the Wedding, the Beguiling Princess Consort Has Her Husband Hooked 新婚夜哭丧，娇媚王妃撩夫上瘾了 Tea After茶后Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Devoted Couple + Flirting with Her Husband + Love-Brained Male Lead + Yandere + Adoring His Wife + Redemption + Mutual Devotion + Mainly Romance, with a Little Court Intrigue] After transmigrating into a book written by her best friend's scumbag boyfriend, Shen Qingli hears she's about to be sacrificed in a funeral ritual before she has even lifted her bridal veil. “Make way, make way! The prince...!” To avoid being sacrificed, she immediately launches into a tearful 150Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   This is a super sweet completed historical romance novel. The male lead is incredibly doting, there are no misunderstandings, and both characters get revenge on the villains. It's so sweet it'll make your teeth hurt! A highly recommended historical romance novel. Go check it out!

2. 602 大 After the Wedding, the Twin Crown Princes Could No Longer Hide Their Identities 大婚后，双生太子身份藏不住了 Sweet Dawn曦光微甜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle Crown Princess x obsessive twin Crown Princes] On her wedding night, Su Wantang discovered that her husband, Crown Prince Rong Chen, was hiding a shocking secret. At times, he was gentle as jade, showering her with tenderness. At others, he was wild and cruel, obsessively devoted to her. She took her husband at his word and kept the secret of his two souls sharing one body. Until the day she saw two identical faces with her own eyes! Rong Chen had a face as flawless as jade, wi 8kReads8.8Score817Shelves

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3. 603 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   It's a good watch, no time travel or reincarnation.

4. 604 定 Still the Frost and Dust 定霜尘 Return Slowly with You与君缓缓归Two Male Leads153k WordsCompleted Shen Shuang, the legitimate daughter of a distinguished family, was granted a marriage by imperial decree, making her the envy of everyone in the capital. But with the wedding fast approaching, her fiancé secretly kept a concubine and sullied her good name. Rumors spread, her family was disgraced, and trouble brewed beneath the surface. Everyone advised her to swallow her anger, accept her fate, and bow her head. But Shen Shuang refused to yield to the storm. She tore the corrupt schemers to pie 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This e-commerce novel is well-written and suitable for putting to sleep; it's not mindless or time-travel-based. There are no melodramatic rebirth plot points.

5. 605 与 Walking with Zhao 与昭行 Summer Has Trees, Qiao Mu夏有乔木丶Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [One short story per chapter] This is the Tavern of Rebirth. One cup of Forget-Me-Not Wine, one tale from a past life. There is a Moon God who blooms for a hundred years, yet withers alone. And a Mountain God who has lived for a thousand years, only to fall in a single day. Perhaps there is also the silver-spear youth, dashing and proud, who never returns from the battlefield. Or perhaps the love between a human and a fox is simply too much for one heart to bear. Amid all the turmoil lie the cou 1.2kReads9.3Score210Shelves

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   The writing is superb, with many short stories, each one incredibly moving and tear-jerking. There's also a section on the human world, and this is part of the spirit world. I've read several of them already; each story is sharply insightful, subtly conveying profound empathy.

6. 606 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.3kReads6.3Score744Shelves
7. 607 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.4kReads8.0Score231Shelves
8. 608 沉 Sinking Into 沉沦之 User22456819用户22456819Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing [A career-driven heroine who's a romantic con artist × a distant, aloof man who can no longer hold back his feelings] [No more being the unattainable first love: I'll temper my original ideals into poison] [Traditional historical romance: no golden finger, no contrived melodrama, no transmigration] In the third year of the Jinbao era, an outbreak of plague exposed a shocking case. She believed she was exceptionally gifted and destined to distinguish herself in the imperial examinations and prot —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [A career-driven heroine and a con artist in love x an aloof beauty unable to control her feelings] In the third year of Jinbao, a plague broke out, leading to a shocking case. She believed herself to be exceptionally talented, destined for success and to protect the people. But she witnessed her father's wrongful death; the light that had once saved him from suffering turned out to be merely a substitute for someone else. Xu Zhiyi's heart was repeatedly tempered by fire and cold water. Gao Fang: The person he admired in his youth came from the mountains and seas, then left with the wind and rain. By the time he finally realized he wanted to pursue her, they were already separated by death. She disturbed his seasons, and from then on, he suffered a long and incurable illness. Xu Zhiyi asked him, did he love her or her shadow? In truth, for him, it was already the same. Xu Zhiyi: She walked a path without right or wrong, without good or evil, loyalty or treachery. The more powerful she became, the less she could see herself clearly. Her pure heart was also swept away into a monstrous flower of evil. Looking back, she could no longer see herself clearly. The rise of female officials.

9. 609 邪 The Evil Emperor's Devoted Love: His Lovesick, Poisonous Consort Slaughters Her Way Through the World 邪帝绝宠：病娇毒妃杀疯了 Wine Frost酒霜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Strong Male Lead and Strong Female Lead] [Secret Identity] [Everyone’s Favorite] [Sweet Romance] In her previous life, Su Jingning was the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, and a peerless beauty. But she was blind to people’s true natures and trusted the wrong man. For the sake of a hypocrite with the heart of a beast, she defied her parents and spent five years scheming for the man she loved, helping him rise to power. She never expected that all her painstaking plan 9.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   Here it comes! In this ancient romance novel, the man who later became the powerful and aloof regent, the man she avoided like the plague in her past life, has fallen for her. He cherishes her tenderly, afraid she might suffer even the slightest harm. He is always there for Su Jingning, gentle and supportive. Later, Su Jingning learns that Gu Yan'an protected her with his life for two lifetimes; his feelings for her are etched into his very bones. The world envies Su Jingning for Gu Yan'an's favor, but only Gu Yan'an knows that Su Jingning is the one who pulled him out of an endless abyss, the only light in his life…

10. 610 我 My Sweet, Obedient Wife Can Knock Out Everyone in the City with One Palm 我家娘子乖巧，一掌呼飞全城老少 A Fish Born in the Faraway Northern Sea迢迢北冥有鱼生Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted [A sweet campus romance set at the Imperial College + family and country + youthful spirit + secret identity + mutual healing] [Reader’s note: This is not a traditional ancient romance with strict gender divisions. The male lead has a sharp tongue and a cheeky mouth. If that bothers you, this may not be for you.] On the war-torn Western Regions frontier, young Marquis Feng returned from the front covered in blood and battered with wounds. The petite, delicate-looking girl said nothing. She simpl 837Reads9.3Score113Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, it's a sweet and romantic novel, the male lead is incredibly adoring and doting, and the female lead reciprocates his feelings. It's already completed, so you can enjoy it without worry.

11. 611 荨 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.5kReads8.1Score218Shelves

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    It's a really good read, highly recommended! It's a historical romance, well-written, with strong moral values, and very heart-wrenching; I felt sad for a long time after finishing it.

12. 612 好 As Though I Have Powerful Backing 好似有靠山 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + healing + age gap + coming-of-age + a touch of possessive romance] After both her parents died, Gu Xixi had no choice but to rely on her only remaining relative, her maternal uncle. Though he was ruthless and calculating, he did take reasonably good care of her. But could someone explain why this uncle of hers was getting stranger and stranger? Who was it that tore away the facade of family affection, wanting more? Who fell without realizing it? And who walked into the gate 241Reads—Score107Shelves

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    A cunning and scheming male lead, a wolf in sheep's clothing, and the innocent and naive female lead he raised, engage in a power struggle, a 1v1 relationship that gets more exciting with each reading.

13. 613 掌 Palm Bait: A Record of Taming the Pampered One 掌心饵，驯娇记 Seventeen Sounds of Life十七声生Ancient Romance998k WordsCompleted [Gloomy eunuch ✖️ a palace maid who grows over time] Behind the deep palace walls, two broken souls become entangled and find a way to keep living amid the gray shadows of imperial power struggles. "Though the moss flower is tiny as a grain of rice, it still blooms like a peony." We may live humbly, hidden from the light, but we still live. A somewhat realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment novel. If you enjoy its subtle, tense atmosphere, step inside. 209.4kReads9.5Score38.4kShelves

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    I recently read this book, and the male lead is so incredibly realistic. The author's writing is absolutely superb, and the emotional portrayals are very genuine. The main characters, Jinbao and Chun'er, are truly a pair of unfortunate souls; they genuinely climbed their way up from the palace step by step through sheer hardship. Highly recommended!

14. 614 楼 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 Liu Shuiyue刘水月Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was frantically searching for books when I stumbled upon this new gem! The female lead's character is absolutely amazing; you won't find another like her anywhere else online. She's hilarious, intelligent, and has a hidden identity—I won't spoil it yet. And the male lead, as you read on, has yet another hidden identity! The whole book is free of melodrama; everyone is intelligent, and the plot is full of twists and turns. It blends pure romance with political intrigue, set against a chaotic backdrop—a true "hero emerges from troubled times" story. With a Wei-Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties setting, it feels very historically accurate and believable. It depicts the helplessness of commoners facing imperial power, the chaos of the era, forced growth, and resilience—turning adversity into advantage and overcoming difficulties. The female lead has an incredibly broad perspective. The author's design of the political intrigue is meticulous, and all the plot holes are seamlessly filled! The twists and turns are completely unexpected! You absolutely must read it! This newly updated book is fantastic; the setting is so fresh!

15. 615 平 The Phoenix's Call 平凰引 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Empress]+[Female-Centered]+[Both Die, but a Happy Ending!]+[Feel-Good and Angst]+[Devoted Male Love Interest]+[Pure Romance] Heartbreaking angst, the kind that leaves you sobbing and torn to pieces! Good news! There’s a little sweetness among the shards of glass. Bad news! Once you understand that sweetness, it hurts even more. Packed with foreshadowing and hints, this may be a romance, but it has real depth. Since she’s an empress, expect a woman tormenting a man! Female awakening, an all-fema 34Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 616 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.3kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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    The author is amazing!! So talented, click on it!! These two lines, used so far in the article, have amazed me: 1. "I dreamt I found a treasure, but upon waking, it was gone; I thought the Southern Mountain was just a hoe. If you ask about marriage or illness, don't seek a road to help me." 2. "Her peony painting, though lifelike, lacked spirit and charm, like a person with only a beautiful exterior but no vitality."

17. 617 江 The Realm Is Worth Less Than a Beauty's Smile 江山不及美人颜 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + everyday interactions + unrequited love + rivalry for the heroine + slow-burn heroine] [Content warning ⚠️ This is not a wish-fulfillment story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! If you’re looking for one, this isn’t for you. No character is perfect; everyone has flaws to some degree. The pacing is on the slow side, and the heroine is not a powerhouse. She’s beautiful and intelligent, but also delicate. If that’s not your thing, feel free to stop 283Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel featuring one woman and multiple men. The female lead is intelligent, beautiful, and talented.

18. 618 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A sweet and innocent romance! A naive yet beautiful imperial concubine meets a rough and powerful emperor. The male lead has no need to use his harem to balance the court; he dotes on the female lead, a concubine born a slave, throughout the entire story! For the first few years, the male lead even planned to adopt a son from the imperial family, never considering taking another concubine! The female lead suffers from amnesia at the beginning and gives birth to one child after another.

19. 619 长 A Long Farewell 长辞 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + tragic romance + both leads reborn] Another heartbreaking historical romance from Zhihu’s popular author Zhier, following An Ending at Dusk! Through a haze of consciousness, she relived her entire life, finally pausing on that sunny afternoon. He stood beneath a tree, his eyes covered with white cloth, smiling as he asked what she wanted. A young gentleman, handsome and refined as jade. One glance was enough to stay in her memory for years. If only she had known that meeting h 1.7kReads8.4Score213Shelves

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    I don't know why, but reading about these stories of women from ancient times always makes me want to cry. [Almost crying]

20. 620 团 The Beloved Favorite: The Divine Doctor Princess Shakes the Capital Again 团宠：神医王妃又轰动京城了 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Miss Jiang, who had spent more than a decade living in the mountains, was finally brought back to the capital by the Marquis of Anding's household. Everyone thought she was just a country bumpkin, but who could have guessed that Miss Jiang was no ordinary girl? The entire household dotes on her. Her five older brothers and one little darling follow her around every day, and even the most influential figures in the capital adore her. On her first day back in the capital, someone accused her of we 1.1kReads9.2Score201Shelves
21. 621 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.8kReads9.3Score900Shelves

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    1. So what if she's a fourth-rank female official? Ning Chaoyang still can't escape an arranged marriage. She takes a fancy to a young doctor in white robes as her mistress. How will this farce end? Watch to find out! 2. A noble young master, Zhang Zhixu, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a greedy village girl, Chen Baoxiang. The two share the same body. On one side is a cold, aloof nobleman, on the other a village girl determined to marry into a wealthy family. How will their love-hate relationship unfold? 3. Entrusted with her daughter's fate on her deathbed, Wanqing is forced to become a concubine. Adhering to strict rules, she rises to become the principal wife, a first-rank noblewoman. No cheat codes, just pure hard work—see how she carves out a legend within the confines of the mansion!

22. 622 叔 Cherished in My Uncle's Palm: A Woman of Two Lives in the Former Qin 叔父的掌心宠，前秦有女两世身 A Cloud Drifting Without a Care一朵无心出岫的云Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing [Sweet-faced schemer with a heart of stone × cold-blooded, insatiable, unhinged man] [Both leads are clever!! Faux uncle-niece romance + taking by force + both transmigrated] On the eve of her coming-of-age ceremony, she went from a prospective crown princess to a trophy of the Hu camp. After changing hands again and again, she ended up in that man's grasp. Every power hungry as a wolf or tiger wanted to claim her for their own gain. She is a frail young woman, the empress, the young master of a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first chapter showcases the author's writing skill; the male lead's initial forceful acquisition followed by his later groveling is incredibly captivating.

23. 623 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
24. 624 摄 Regent, Your Princess Consort Has Arrived. Please Confirm Receipt 摄政王，您的王妃已送达，请查收 Shi Jiu莳酒Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into another body, both virgins, 1v1] Content warnings: No matriarchy, palace intrigue, power struggles, or scheming white-lotus rival. A light, simple story. If that's not your thing, please move along! The ministers pressured the regent to marry! No matter what, he had to take a principal wife this year. With no choice, the man spoke at the Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony: “Then I ask Heaven to grant me a wife.” And so, a lucky woman fell from the sky straight into the regent's arm 2.9kReads9.0Score266Shelves
25. 625 女 The Woman in Charge 女掌事 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted Shen Qingdi, who disguises herself as a man, willingly enters the Ninth Prince’s residence and becomes the sole support of Cui Lanxi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and has a fiery temper. With the household on the verge of running out of food, she takes it upon herself to earn money to support the prince. When he falls ill, she studies medicine on her own to treat him. Since Cui Lanxi is helpless, Shen Qingdi will protect him. There is no wealth or treasure here, and no one understands wh 1.3kReads8.7Score256Shelves

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    This author has a very good writing style.

26. 626 犹 Still Awaiting Zhaoyang 犹待昭阳 Mu Fusheng木浮生Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Spring’s beauty once seemed impossible to surpass; beyond Zhaoyang, no day could be called fine. The first magnificent historical romance from the queen of romantic fiction, Mu Fusheng! A sweeping portrait of a nation and its people, and a profound love so true it could stand as witness to an empire. Within a week of beginning serialization, the novel was recommended by major Weibo book accounts! Two out of every three romance readers have been moved by this story. Several film and television co 629Reads9.1Score115Shelves
27. 627 回 After Returning from the Dead, the Powerful Blocked My Bedside: Your Highness, Don’t Do This 回魂后权贵强堵床角：殿下别这样 Dearest Meow卿卿我喵Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [Forced Possession + 1Vn + Unhinged + 1v1 Ending + The Wife-Chasing Crematorium + The Native Fights Back Against Body Snatchers] The female lead is not a virgin! You’ll be well fed! The male leads are devoted to her in body and soul in every sense, but they’re crazy and doglike. You can consider all the men virgins. The heroine is weak, and this isn’t a wish-fulfillment story. If you know, you know. Come on in if you like this kind of story. When Shen Yu woke up, he discovered that his stunning 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shen Yu goes from being a doting husband to a madman who criticizes his wife. He hates her betrayal but loves her to the bone. He eliminates everyone around her and forcibly binds her. The female lead, a native soul, returns to fight back. The road to winning back his wife is long and the love story is full of torment!

28. 628 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    ① [Laughs] I heard that the usually aloof Regent Qi Junxian has a spoiled and willful young girl by his side, who sweetly calls him "Uncle Huang." He dotes on her for no reason. Until the young lady says she wants to marry General Gongsun. He panics, and sneers, "She dares." [Shy] ② [Laughs] One second she coldly says that he sent someone to spy on her, and they'll be dead sooner or later. The next second, Qing Lingyi's eyes crinkle into a smile, relaxed, pure, and naturally bright. He says she looks beautiful; his voice is low and hoarse, "You cried well, so I'll consider letting you go." [Shy] ③ [Laughs] Once you enter the deep palace, your past life's fate is over, half a lifetime of ups and downs shrouds your youthful beauty. Kind but never repaying evil with kindness. Even close sisters can become weapons in the end. The plot is very well written, with each element tightly linked. [Shy] You should check it out!

29. 629 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 88.6kReads9.2Score10.9kShelves

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    I just finished watching it.

30. 630 深 Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi 深宫策·青栀传 Qing Zhi Wei Bai青栀未白Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted Her eyes can see through sinister tricks and schemes, but she cannot fully see the changes in people's hearts. His hands hold the fate of all under heaven, yet all he wants is to hold on to the few who truly care for him. How far is it from being the daughter of a powerful official distrusted by the emperor to becoming a virtuous empress remembered throughout history? Once she enters the imperial palace, her past ties are severed. Half a lifetime of ups and downs conceals the green of the garden 1.9kReads9.2Score296Shelves
31. 631 谢 Thanks for Asking, We’ve Been Married Three Years and Still Haven’t Kissed! 谢邀，成婚三年，还未亲嘴儿！ A Cloud of Cream一朵奶油云Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + possessive villain + rekindled romance + intense push and pull + mutual devotion + redemption + one-on-one, both leads are each other’s first and only!) Also known as: I Can’t Believe It, The Villain I’d Won Over Got Away! Xie Zhaohua transmigrated into an old-school novel about a wife chasing her husband to the crematorium. She devoted herself to winning over the villain to complete her mission. But on the very day she succeeded, the System suddenly malfunctioned, 5.4kReads9.0Score538Shelves

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    Transmigration into a novel + Yandere villain + Broken mirror mended + Extreme tug-of-war + Mutual devotion + Redemption + 1v1, both characters are virgins! Xie Zhaohua transmigrates into an old-fashioned novel about chasing after a wife through a firestorm, diligently working to seduce the villain to complete her mission. However, on the day she successfully conquers the villain, the system malfunctions, plunging her into a deep sleep. When she awakens, she discovers that during her sleep, a vicious female supporting character from the book has taken over her body, torturing and abusing the villain, ultimately destroying the villain she had almost won over!

32. 632 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Extra chapters being updated] Haitang, a maid who shares her master's bed, follows these rules for surviving household rivalries: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, she won't keep her place. Haitang is breathtakingly beautiful, but she comes from humble beginnings. In her previous life, she was proud and refused to become a bedchamber maid, so her mistress tortured her to death. Reborn, she decides to live differently. Everyone thin 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
33. 633 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves

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    These are all incredibly good historical romance novels, my absolute favorites. I didn't skip a single one! Any sisters who understand me? So many high-quality historical novels!

34. 634 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 98.2kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
35. 635 天 Born with the Phoenix Fate and Reborn, the Scumbag Crown Prince Can Step Aside 天生凤命重生了，渣男太子靠边站 Pink Cow and Horse粉色牛马Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted An ancient-setting rebirth novel with a strong female lead and a male lead who has always favored and silently protected her Born with the destiny of a phoenix, the daughter of a military family VS a calculating, possessive prince who always has her back Liu Xu had known since childhood that she was destined to become empress and marry the crown prince. But after ten years of waiting, all she got was a scheme hatched by the crown prince and the chancellor’s family to frame her. In a single night 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has delicate writing and solid logic. I absolutely love stories where the male lead silently protects the female lead! Sisters who like cunning and possessive male leads shouldn't miss this one! And what's more, the female lead is intelligent too—that's the key point! Go check it out, sisters!

36. 636 春 A Long Spring Night 春夜阑珊 Fluffy Winter Hibernation绒绒冬眠期Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted They had been classmates since childhood, sharing poetry and wine while they were young. The four families joined forces and eventually put the Fourth Prince, a gentle and long-suffering man hidden away in the academy, on the throne. The new emperor ascended, and power was divided among the four families. Those who once traveled arm in arm became adversaries facing off before the throne. There were no old friends left on the chessboard, only a fierce struggle of interests and ambition. Chen Yuan 161.3kReads9.3Score28.9kShelves
37. 637 汴 The Splendor of Bianjing 汴颂风华录 The Fiery East冒火的东方Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted Understand history, and you can see the future! This is a novel-length encyclopedia of the Northern Song, both a great read and a chance to expand your mind and learn something new! Follow Ji Xueqin's journey from a mute girl to the “Lady Tao Zhu,” the richest woman in the Northern Song. See how, with a bowl of porridge, a ledger, and a clever mind, she shakes up the bustling prosperity of the Northern Song at its height. The seasons are its bones, business opportunities its blood, and her rise —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 638 女 The Empress Opens Her Eyes, and the Grand Tutor Is Climbing into Her Bed Again 女帝一睁眼，太傅又在爬龙床 The Green Dragon of Laoye Temple老爷庙的绿龙Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [1v1, both inexperienced + age gap + woman disguised as a man + play the pig to eat the tiger + teacher and student] Scheming power minister and Grand Tutor x prince who is a woman in disguise At fifteen, Yun Shuo, disguised as a boy, was the most unremarkable prince in the imperial palace. At twenty-seven, Lu Yanzhi was the youngest Grand Tutor at court, a deep and calculating schemer who always had a plan for everything. She thought he was using her. He thought she was under his control. Until 298Reads—Score100Shelves

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    This is a high-quality political intrigue novel. The protagonist suffers from ostracism from his royal peers at the beginning, but after decades of forbearance, he refuses to be trampled on at will. He resolves to become a disciple and learn the ways of navigating the court. Highly recommended.

39. 639 庶 The Poisonous Concubine: The Regent's Precious Darling 庶女毒妃，摄政王的心尖宠 Sheng Sheng Man Er笙笙蔓儿Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Political Intrigue + Marriage First, Love Later + Unexpected Devotion + Interwoven Plot] She was a worthless girl born to a brothel harlot, the Seventh Young Lady of the Cheng’en Earl’s residence, trampled by everyone, and the leader of the Xuanji Pavilion, which controlled intelligence from every corner. Her legitimate elder sister dreamed of rising to become a phoenix and tried at every turn to grind her into the dirt, only to be outmaneuvered ag 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance with two strong protagonists, a tale of power struggles and bittersweet romance. Witness the blushing, heart-pounding flirtations between a former imperial princess and a proud, arrogant prince as they stir up the world amidst treacherous political currents! (Facepalm)

40. 640 暮 An Order in Late Spring 暮春之令 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted After the princess sent away for a political marriage passes away, Wang Huiyan, a palace historian, returns to her hometown after eight years away. Once a well-born young lady, she now faces a family fallen on hard times, creditors at the door, and the prospect of remaining unmarried well into adulthood. Determined to make something of herself and escape her predicament, Huiyan ventures into business. Her heart stirs at the sight of the excellent bachelor who was once her childhood friend, and 3.6kReads9.1Score480Shelves

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    Both are great, I've watched them several times.

41. 641 黑 A Black Lotus’s Daily Cultivation 黑莲花修炼日常 Phantom Beneath the Moon月下幻影Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing Xiao Yuehuan was born into a modest family, yet possessed a face of unparalleled beauty. Her fame spread far and wide, and before she had even reached fifteen, matchmakers were practically breaking down her door. The wealthy families looked down on Xiao Yuehuan, while ordinary households could not protect a delicate flower like her. Worried about her daughter’s marriage prospects, Madam Xiao was nearly driven gray with worry. Xiao Yuehuan gave a cold, curling smile. How hard could it be to find 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first high-quality ancient romance novel features a salaryman who transmigrates into the body of a prince's concubine. What would that be like? Of course, she'd embody the spirit of a working-class woman, clinging to the prince's wife and boss, working diligently, and honing her skills in serving the prince. The second book—you can tell by the number of readers. The female protagonist is given a second chance at life, and after seeing her life clearly, she has only one goal: money and power—they're all hers.

42. 642 魏 The Fall of Wei and Jin: The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove 魏晋裂变：竹林七贤 The Fiery East冒火的东方Historical585k WordsCompleted Don't worry about the rating, it'll go up! Please don't skip chapters. Read straight through; the best part is still to come! He isn't on the run. He is the most legendary map in existence. Ji Kang forged a sword to seal a soul, hiding within him a complete map of the dragon veins. Every step he takes sets the earth splitting and mountains collapsing. Sima Zhao offers a bounty of ten thousand gold, northern horsemen thunder across the river, and the great families of Jiangdong lay a net that cov 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 643 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 14Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    A story about childhood sweethearts who get together after confessing their feelings.

44. 644 澎 The Battle of Penghu 澎湖海战 The Fiery East冒火的东方Historical324k WordsCompleted The Original Novel of The Battle of Penghu: What is isolated must return; what is divided must unite! The tide of the world comes riding the wind! Read this original novel and you'll understand: if Taiwan hadn't been swiftly recovered at the time, it would have fallen to another country! Keep reading, the best is yet to come! The reunification of Taiwan is unstoppable! The sea wind carried prayer beads from twenty years ago, every bead soaked in the blood of the Shi family. In the summer of the 4Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 645 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 729Reads9.1Score154Shelves
46. 646 穿 I Became Fang Xuanling's Jealous Wife 穿成房玄龄的醋精夫人 The Resurrected Mummy复活的木乃伊Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted I’m a 21st-century PhD in law, transmigrated into the wife Fang Xuanling married before he became famous. When I read the historical record calling her a “jealous wife,” I slapped the table. She was clearly a pioneer defending monogamy! When sixteen-year-old Fang Xuanling stammered by lamplight that his mother wanted to take a concubine for him, I slapped the Tang Code in front of him. “Under Tang law, failing to distinguish between a wife and a concubine merits ninety strokes of the cane. Want 342Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is superb; once you start reading, you can't put it down. It's so good!

47. 647 破 Cloud-Breaking Branch 破云枝 Pine Soot on the Inkstone松烟落砚Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter Reborn] [Black Lotus] [Household Rivalry and Revenge] [爽爽 Story] A decisive heroine × A spirited young general Jiang Zhaohua, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's household, was born breathtakingly beautiful and of noble birth, yet was nothing more than a pawn the Jiang family could discard at will. In her previous life, she believed her half-sister Jiang Xi's provocations and fell hopelessly in love with Prince Qi. She married into his household full of joy, only 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The legitimate daughter is reborn and returns, and the entire Duke's mansion is cremated.

48. 648 太 The Crown Princess Is a Master of Political Schemes 太子妃她权谋超群 Li Yun Tong An离云童安Ancient Romance290k WordsOngoing (A story of two devoted and powerful leads, political scheming, and love after marriage that grows gradually, with no melodrama or awful relatives.) Every noblewoman in the capital wants to marry the Crown Prince. Su Qingyun is the only one who doesn’t. She knows that although Crown Prince Chu Yao is young, handsome, and powerful, he is cold and ruthless, and not a suitable match. But the emperor decrees their marriage, and she has no choice but to wed him. On their wedding night, Chu Yao lays o 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is really good. It's a story about two strong, clean-cut characters scheming against each other, without any messy relatives or anything like that. The romance is very clear and easy to watch.

49. 649 点 Light the Yin-Yang Lamp, Bargain for a Hundred-Year Life 点盏阴阳灯，讨价百岁命 The Resurrected Mummy复活的木乃伊Ancient Romance900k WordsCompleted “Shen Qingci, you used sorcery to extort money and take lives. What do you have to say for yourself?” “My lord, all I did was light a lamp and ask... ‘Would you trade your life for a wish?’” Shen Qingci, owner of the Everlasting Lantern Shop in the capital, has a pair of yin-yang eyes that can see how long people have left to live. She collects years of life only to extend the life of her childhood sweetheart, Xie Changsheng, who is cursed to die before turning twenty-five. Until he is framed fo 275Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 650 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    🍓The female protagonist is the daughter of a merchant. She is married to the general as his second wife because she looks eight parts like his deceased wife.

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