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1. 201 冷 Cold as Ice: My Heart Is Ice, His Heart Is Iron 冷若冰霜：妾心似冰郎心如铁 Xia Bing t夏冰tAncient Romance216k WordsCompleted He gently pressed his cold lips to the woman's forehead and said in a soft yet resolute voice, “Didn't you want to borrow my hand to get revenge? As long as you survive, I'll be the blade you use to take your revenge.” 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads exploit each other, and the beginning is a bit slow-paced. But once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down.

2. 202 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 59.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves
3. 203 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.8kReads9.5Score691Shelves
4. 204 不 Wasn't I Supposed to Come Here to Enjoy Life? Second Miss, I'm Busy 不是穿来享福吗？二小姐我很忙 There Are Little Fish in the Water水里有小鱼Ancient Romance815k WordsOngoing A chapter-based historical romance modeled on Dream of the Red Chamber. It has a certain learning curve and is set in an alternate Song dynasty. Every detail can withstand scholarly scrutiny. Li Yi transmigrated here to enjoy a life of comfort. By a twist of fate, she won the favor of the Dowager Consort of Prince Heng's residence, and with her father, the prefect of Qingzhou, protecting her, she lived freely and boldly. (No romantic scenes in the first 200 chapters. If that's not your thing, yo 169Reads—Score140Shelves

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   Please watch this, it gets better and better as you go on.

5. 205 念 Fragrant Thoughts Beneath the Silk Quilt 念香衾 Companion in the Mist烟霞侣Ancient Romance963k WordsCompleted 5.5kReads8.9Score499Shelves
6. 206 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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   The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Shy]

7. 207 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score300Shelves
8. 208 快 Quick Transmigration: The Universally Disliked Fight to Become the No. 1 Fan Favorite 快穿：万人嫌争做人气角色No1 Han yuu寒yuuAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After Shi Wuqing died, someone claiming to be a System found her. If she collected enough “popularity points,” she could come back to life. Shi Wuqing agreed. Then she was sent into various novels, where she became the cannon-fodder character readers hated most. Her mission was to become the character readers loved most, with the highest popularity, by the end of each novel! World One: Shi Wuqing became the scheming younger sister who took the heroine's place and married the prince. At the begi 42.8kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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   So beautiful I don't know what to say.

9. 209 心 The Scheming Beauty's Conquest Notes 心机美人的攻略手札 Drink a Little Less Milk Tea少喝1点奶茶Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Jiang Fu swore from a young age that she would climb the social ladder and marry into a powerful family. She was willing to use any means necessary. On the eve of the Jiang family’s legitimate daughter’s wedding, the groom’s side was rocked by a scandal of epic proportions. Jiang Ruyue, who had been pampered all her life, immediately refused to marry him. So the Jiang family secretly brought back Jiang Fu, the concubine-born daughter who had been raised far away. The Jiang family looked down on 4.9kReads9.3Score637Shelves
10. 210 宰 The Chancellor Is Hard to Flirt With: Cold in Public, Wild with Desire in Private 宰辅不经撩，人前清冷人后欲又野 Clear Grain Knows Autumn清禾知秋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [For all the aunties out there, come on in] [Once the older, powerful minister discovers the pleasures of the bedroom, he spoils his wife without restraint] Ling Wanqiu was the laughingstock of the capital’s elite. Everyone said she was a complete idiot. At a flower-viewing banquet, her half-sister and fiancé led the crowd in humiliating her, and she was literally laughed to death. When she opened her eyes again, someone else had taken over her body: a modern socialite academy owner and queen of 68.8kReads7.3Score8.2kShelves

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    The writing is excellent, and the plot is fast-paced and exciting!

11. 211 太 The Crown Prince Steals His Friend's Wife! The Sweetheart Is Trapped in a Jealousy Showdown 太子夺友妻！娇娇深陷争宠修罗场 I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Rivals Fighting for Her + Sweet-Talk Face-Slapping + Forced Marriage and Possession + Faking Her Death + Devoted to Each Other + Female Lead in Control] After a tragic death, Meng Jinyue is given a chance and sent back three years. If she successfully wins over the Crown Prince within those three years, she will be allowed to keep living afterward. Meng Jinyue accepts without hesitation. After all, a man's no substitute for her life. But her status is too low, and she can barely get a 10.2kReads8.9Score956Shelves
12. 212 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    A great book that perfectly matches the post title!

13. 213 撩 After Flirting with the Chaste Crown Prince, I Packed Up and Ran 撩完禁欲太子后，我卷铺盖跑了 Jin Cheng今橙Ancient Romance374k WordsCompleted Yu Yin was impersonating a princess. Her goal in entering the palace was the crown prince, Pei Yu. But Pei Yu was utterly uninterested in women. He devoted himself to Buddha and treated every woman with the same cool indifference. In the quiet of the Buddhist hall, the low murmur of Pei Yu reciting scriptures reached her ears. “Crown Prince, you’re not nearly so monk-like when we’re in bed.” In the face of her subtle teasing, Pei Yu remained composed and unmoved. “Buddha teaches us to avoid gazi 302Reads7.3Score—Shelves
14. 214 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 344Reads—Score152Shelves

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    Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-led cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. [Sending heart]

15. 215 穿 Transmigrated as a Brothel's Top Courtesan, I Drive Noble Young Men Wild with Love 穿成青楼头牌，迷的贵子为爱疯狂 A Pear a Day Keeps Us Together吃了梨子不分离Ancient Romance998k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + adored by everyone + the whole family’s favorite + romantic rivalry + men competing for her + all male leads are pure + every man goes crazy for her! Spoil her, spoil her, spoil her!!] Jiang Nanyin transmigrates into a novel where everyone adores the heroine, only to find herself in the body of a famous courtesan. She wakes up in the bed of a sixty-year-old man, and to make matters worse, she’s been drugged. Her vision goes black. No one could ask for a worse start. D 2kReads8.9Score261Shelves
16. 216 沉 The Sinking Carp Startles the Cattails 沉鲤惊蒲 Seven Inkstones七砚书Mystery442k WordsOngoing He calculated that today was “a day to avoid people in red.” Chi Jingpu immediately pulled out his red undershirt. “You’ve been standing there in a red undershirt this whole time, and now you’re telling me to avoid people in red?” Scientific-minded constable × Feng Shui master × little princess lost in the human world Hilarious mystery romance, one-on-one pairing, both leads pure and devoted, incredibly sweet 335Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance857k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score271Shelves

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    A historical romance about power struggles, featuring two strong characters. The writing is delicate.

18. 218 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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    Losing his beloved from both his past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

19. 219 王 The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Took Him Up on It 王爷以身相许，她要了 Seven Inkstones七砚书57k WordsCompleted The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Accepted 228Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 囚 Dreams Imprisoned in the Yongzheng and Qianlong Eras 囚梦雍乾 Su Yanzi苏晏紫Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted A powerful heroine fights back, going from admiring the strong to becoming strong herself! Multiple men compete for her, but it’s not mindless. Emperor × prince × royal lord × subordinate × powerful minister | political intrigue and contests of wit, strong characters facing off In 2030, Su Zhao is on the verge of brain death when a brain-computer interface sends her into an AI-generated Qing dynasty under Emperor Yongzheng. Bound to the Deep Gaze System, she uses modern knowledge and AI-powere 20Reads8.0Score—Shelves
21. 221 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
22. 222 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 229Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 北 A Phoenix Rises in the Northern Frontier 北疆有凰 Mo Feng Ruyin末凤如音Ancient Romance96k WordsOngoing [A powerful female lead and political intrigue + fixed male-female pairing + seizing power + unconventional happy ending + grounded story + no shipping male characters] [⚠️ Important content clarification: This is not a no-romance story centered on the heroine, a harem story, a story about a flirt who dates many people, or a story about a live-in son-in-law. Readers looking for any of those, please leave.] When the Hua family was massacred, seventeen-year-old Hua Qing crawled out of a mountain o 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reject romance-obsessed heroines and choose "The Phoenix of the Northern Frontier"! With its dual storylines of power struggles on the northern border and in the capital, the heroine uses her intelligence to break free from the shackles of her aristocratic family. The main couple's journey from initial testing to commitment is filled with unwavering devotion and no melodramatic clichés, while the political intrigue is incredibly satisfying…

24. 224 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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    The chemistry between the former head of the Ministry of Justice and the accountant from both the mortal and underworld realms is simply amazing. One is in charge of the law, the other of the books; one follows the rules of the mortal world, the other operates under the rules of the underworld. Their dialogues are full of witty remarks, and Shen Qianqiu's every word is like a knife hidden in cotton. After watching, all you can say is: when masters clash, every move is deadly.

25. 225 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
27. 227 恶 After the Wicked Woman Betrayed Her Foolishly Kind Husband 恶毒女背叛傻子老好人夫君后 Yogurt Lover酸奶爱好者Ancient Romance491k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Lou Jiyue was rescued from a trafficker by the simple-minded Jin Duqiu. Who knew the fool would stubbornly insist she become his wife and bear his children? Lou Jiyue not only failed to appreciate his kindness, she was also mercenary and status-conscious. Taking advantage of his love for her, she threw her weight around at home every day, making him work from dawn till dusk to earn money while she lived a pampered life, never lifting a finger. By day, the fool obeyed her in 19.8kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    The female lead only wants to escape the conflict peacefully, while the male lead is determined to drag her into his game. One tries desperately to draw a line, while the other keeps pressing and testing her. The back-and-forth between them is constant throughout the story, and the clash of their characters is very interesting.

28. 228 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 26kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    🍀🍀🍀Yue Ling was a vain palace maid who seduced the emperor to enjoy wealth and luxury, diligently vying for his favor. Unfortunately, she met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling realized that it was better to wait patiently for the emperor to leave the palace than to walk on thin ice in this deep palace. Jun Zhenzhou was always indifferent and cold-hearted, looking down on the palace maid who wanted to seduce him. But from some point on, Yue Ling began to avoid him, avoiding him at all costs. When the emperor went on a personal expedition, Yue Ling obtained the imperial edict to leave the palace. The solemn palace gates opened, and countless firelight illuminated the snowy night. The man on horseback was clad in cold armor, exuding a fierce aura, his eyes filled with ruthlessness. His bloodstained hand touched the woman's delicate cheek, his voice filled with anger. "Where are you going?" Yue Ling: ... Oh my god! I'm doomed! Until this day, Jun Zhenzhou could no longer restrain himself. He shed all pretense, imprisoned the woman in the palace, and kissed her fiercely. "You've provoked me, so don't even think about leaving!"

29. 229 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 19Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    Beautiful, engaging, and definitely a must-read. 😂🧸🥳🥳🤣🤔🤔🤩

30. 230 手 Tear the Cheating Scumbag Apart, If You Have the Guts 手撕原配渣男，要下得去手 Word Button话扣Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Tear the homewrecker and the scumbag apart with your own hands. You've got to be willing to get your hands dirty. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The quality is not bad.

31. 231 各 Noblemen from Every Faction Fall for Me, but I Only Love the Scheming Heir 各路权贵倾心，我唯恋腹黑世子 Peach Blossoms Don't Call for Wine桃花不唤酒Ancient Romance2.5M WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue + household intrigue + transmigration and rebirth + defying fate + satisfying revenge + devoted, sweet romance] In her previous life, the heroine gave her heart to the wrong man, and her whole family died horribly. Her own end was equally tragic. The original owner's obsession was so strong that she shattered the reincarnation cup on the Bridge of the Netherworld. With an oath made from the fragments of nine lifetimes' worth of wandering souls, she reopened the Mirror of Rebirth 54.2kReads8.8Score3.8kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is a hostage in the Mu family, while the male protagonist is a general. Their families and social standing are evenly matched. The female protagonist is a transmigrator with memories of her previous life. [Admiration] The second book made me cry so much. The female protagonist is born with the ability to understand animal language. Her mother, the eldest princess, places her on a farm with a nanny, a maid, a master whom she saved, and a childhood sweetheart, Song Xi. The female protagonist becomes the companion of the third princess in place of her half-sister. Over the years, her maid, Su Ye, dies, her nanny falls ill and dies, and her master leaves her when she is twelve. She is abandoned by her mother and is about to be married off to a foreign ruler in place of the princess. She begs her childhood sweetheart to marry her, but he is powerless to help and is betrothed to the third princess. Later, she is married to the Western Xia, escapes during the chaos, and meets the male protagonist. In a critical moment, the male protagonist abandons the female protagonist to save his brother. [Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying] The third book is my favorite. The female protagonist breaks off her engagement due to a misunderstanding, but she has always loved the female protagonist. Later, the female protagonist and the male protagonist reconcile.

32. 232 我 My Adopted Son-in-Law Is Back 我的养婿回来了 Word Button话扣Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted My Adopted Son-in-Law Has Returned 5Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 233 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 17.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
34. 234 六 Six People Transmigrate into a Book's Deadly Plot, but the Cannon Fodder Just Wants to Stick to the Script 六人穿书死局，炮灰只想苟剧情 Lu Lu Ben Liu陆陆本六Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + High-IQ Couple + Extreme Romantic Tension + Survive a Deadly Trap] Transmigrating into a book with the script in hand? No, the script belongs to a reborn villain. Is the System a golden finger? No, it's a walking disaster that specializes in screwing over people who transmigrate into books! She woke up to a disastrous start, with the reborn villain chasing her down to kill her! One question decides life or death. Get it wrong, and the 731Reads—Score716Shelves

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    Highly recommended ancient Chinese romance novel! A clear-headed, strong female lead, a highly intelligent couple, and extreme tension. Want to survive? The system forces her to be arrogant and domineering! Want to play dead? The countdown won't wait! Absolutely high quality!! Try reading the first five chapters and you'll see, you won't be able to stop. Highly recommended!

35. 235 折 The Broken Flute 折笛 Xu Yu许玉Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing [Love That Grows Over Time + Both Pure + Jade-Faced General vs. Blind Assassin] The previous dynasty fell, the realm fractured, and warlords vied for supremacy. Qi Yunqiu, the Great General of Yao and Prince Pingshan, had known the emperor since they were nobodies. He was the emperor's sworn brother, a valiant warrior and brilliant strategist who expanded Yao's borders until it quietly stood above the other kingdoms. Yu Yun was an assassin of the Zhuji Pavilion. A life spent with blood on her ha 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's great. The language is fluent, the writing is good, and it's a very enjoyable read.

36. 236 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
37. 237 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The author's writing is excellent. The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a prince consort. After their marriage, they are separated and haven't consummated their marriage. The female lead stays in the capital, while the male lead guards the frontier. Initially, the female lead is attracted to the male lead's appearance and physique, but on their wedding night, she's so frightened by him that she kicks him off the road [facepalm]. She doesn't see him again until the Empress issues a decree ordering her to find him. The frontier is harsh and cold, but the female lead gradually adapts and slowly falls in love with the male lead. There's a second male lead whom the female lead used to like but has let go of, but the male lead still gets extremely jealous [smirk].

38. 238 妩 A Shadow Without a Trace 妩影妩踪 Mumu Writes at Leisure木木等闲写Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, soul transmigration, substitute romance, two first loves, a general who takes what he wants, obsessive male lead, two men vying for one woman, tragic historical romance, court intrigue, household power struggles, a heroine who saves herself, legitimate daughter, playing the fool to fool the tiger, careful planning at every turn] One night as husband and wife, half a lifetime of old dreams. Deep in Shen Lingwu's heart was Xie Zhilan, the gentle and refined young man she once lov 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The general, looking at the sleeping heroine covered in bruises late at night, tenderly applied ointment to her body and whispered that he wanted her to stay with him for life. However, the heroine still called out the name of her childhood sweetheart in her dream. One was possessive and obsessive, while the other was eager to escape. The tension was palpable.

39. 239 回 After Returning to the Capital, the Prince Won’t Stop Pursuing Me 回京后，王爷对我穷追不舍 Jie Chuan Weiqiu孑川未秋Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Bright and clever young lady × Noble War God Prince, Childhood Friends × Light Court Intrigue × Mutual Devotion × Made for Each Other × Sweet HE] A grand general grandfather who spends his golden years bird-watching, fishing, and slacking off; A clear-eyed, outspoken censor grandfather; A battle-hardened, burly duke father; A brilliant, high-ranking scholar brother, forever “sick with worry”; Gu Tinghe figures that with such a motley crew of relatives, she might as well join in the mischief. To 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story is well-written. The first few chapters reminded me of Jinjiang Literature City, but the more I read, the more addictive it became. It's also very sweet; the male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, with the female lead always getting into trouble with the male lead, but he's usually the one who gets punished. By the beginning, they're both grown up. The male lead loves to tease the female lead, who's initially clueless, but their ambiguous relationship grows stronger with each reading. The other couples are also great to watch; the author is incredibly skilled at creating a sense of tension and unease.

40. 240 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    🌈First Book: Transmigrating into a book, Ning Xihua only wanted to change her tragic fate as a supporting female character. Unexpectedly, she became the exclusive body pillow for the hidden big boss in the original story. [Salute] The big boss is beautiful, rich, and easy to please; his only flaw is his occasional yandere tendencies. Fortunately, she's a carefree, easygoing person who doesn't hold grudges. She shields the big boss from arrows when he's stabbed and hands him a knife when he fights. [Admiration] Even a carefree person can win by surviving to the end. [Smirk] A carefree, sometimes struggling female lead x a seemingly innocent but actually yandere male lead – sweet and fluffy with no angst, a mutual attraction. 🌈Second Book: The Marquis's wife lamented, "I... I don't want to live anymore!" [What?] Her little niece cried weakly, "Waaah... Waaah..." The most difficult to please is the young master, who is violent, cold-blooded, and bloodthirsty – the perfect weapon to stop a child's crying. [Admiration] Everyone gloated, saying that Jiang Mi, this country bumpkin, was going to have a hard time, but little did they know that this whole family doted on her. [Smirking] Even the most ruthless and heartless person treated her like a precious jewel, truly afraid she would melt in their mouth or fall from their hand. [Salute] Jiang Mi declared, "No one can't be coaxed with sweet words. If once isn't enough, then twice!" [Admiration]

41. 241 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 898Reads8.7Score20.1kShelves

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    This is a fantastic and incredibly captivating historical romance novel. It's so good you can't stop reading! Highly recommended. 🙂🙂😂🤣🤗🙂🙂😇

42. 242 满 A World of Splendor 满目繁华 Hua Yazhi花亚子Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted An amnesiac woman who transmigrates + an unreliable System + hellish “instances” + everyone’s favorite + side characters with brains = a new protagonist rises to the top in style Beneath the splendor of the capital lies a set of fangs eager to devour. You Rui’s lifelong dream: live off her parents, lie flat, and enjoy the city’s splendor. But fate insists on handing her a hellish script: Her father is accused of treason, the emperor strikes from the shadows, the imperial consort is poisoned, 1Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this excellent historical romance novel!! Originally, I just wanted to be a carefree couch potato, living a happy life, but the world won't allow it. Things are getting increasingly wrong. I only wanted to help my family a little, but how did I end up doing so much more than I should have? 😂

43. 243 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance lovers, come quick! We've unearthed 8 amazing reads, with excellent writing and plot! 👇 1. "The Villainous Female Supporting Character Is Living a Life of Widowhood? Brother-in-Law, I'm So Scared": A villainous female supporting character defies expectations, combining domestic intrigue with ancient Chinese charm. A serialized and addictive read; 2. "Uncle, Please Behave Yourself!" 1. **[Title of the novel]:** A story brimming with the taboo of a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, a happy ending filled with bittersweet moments, 56,000 readers; 2. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of a substitute bride and a sickly general who finds redemption in each other, a delight for fans of clean marriages; 3. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of a villainous minister seducing a woman step by step, thrilling palace and domestic intrigue, 12,000 readers; 4. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of a princess who transmigrates and runs away from her arranged marriage, a unique and lighthearted read; 5. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of a princess who transmigrates and runs away from her arranged marriage, a unique and lighthearted read; 6. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of a princess who transmigrates and marries the most powerful prime minister, a story of a prime minister who unexpectedly pursues his wife, 85,000 readers are hooked; 7. **[Title of the novel]:** A story of survival during a famine and a villainous older brother, a super satisfying story of getting rich, 9.4 Rating. 8. "To Survive, I Pretend to Be an Amnesiac Minister's White Moonlight": Transmigrating into a book and pretending to be the white moonlight, the powerful minister's pursuit of his wife is a nightmare, 15,000 people are hooked! From forbidden entanglements to redemptive sweet love, from domestic intrigue to farming and getting rich, every book hits the sweet spot, start reading now!

44. 244 皇 Move Aside, Imperial Uncle! This Princess Is Collecting Rent on the Public Dime 皇叔，闪开！本公主在公费收租 Zhuang Qi of the Fan Clan凡门的庄祁Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted Jiang Ruanruan's rank in the family is so high that even the emperor has to call her “Little Ancestor.” **Tears down the royal altar to build a bathhouse from the start:** “Don't ask. It's all about cleansing the soul and building a civilized Great Sheng together!” **[Ding! Bound to the God-Tier Reimbursement System: Spend 100,000 taels from the national treasury and get 200,000 taels back in your personal vault!]** From then on, Jiang Ruanruan embarks on a wildly extravagant spree with public f —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastic and engaging ancient Chinese romance novel with a wildly imaginative plot, packed with exciting moments from beginning to end. 🤊🌸

45. 245 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 17.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves
46. 246 智 The Wise Don't Fall in Love, and This Villainess Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，女配她不想负责 Don't Study, Drop Out不学退学Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted (A heroine who just wants to stay alive x a deceptively sweet but actually very dark hero; happy ending; some wild, anything-goes writing; if anything doesn't make sense as you read, please be sure to read the last two chapters! You'll find the antidote there, hehe.) After dying, Zhao Mingzhu transmigrates into a book as the villainess. As the saying goes, there are countless novels, but every villainess meets the same fate. In the original story, Zhao Mingzhu was born into a noble family, bea 6.3kReads8.8Score728Shelves
47. 247 踹 I Dumped My Poor, Good-for-Nothing Boyfriend for a Powerful Brocade Guard 踹掉穷渣男，我选权势滔天锦衣卫 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Hilarious] + [Lighthearted] + [Good values]: How do you turn an aloof, celibate man into a clingy puppy? Rong Shu raises her hand: I know this one! She transmigrated into an orphan whose parents had died, struggling to survive while caring for her younger brother. To protect herself, she spread the word everywhere that she was involved with Wei Yan, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Before long, the men who had been targeting her ran off with their tails between their legs. Rong S 25.7kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    [Heart] First book: Rong Shu x Wei Yan, humorous writing style, the female lead is intelligent and lively, the male lead has a lot of inner monologues, the female lead's younger brother is also very cute, and the logic is very strong. [Heart] Second book: Lü Songli x Qin Sheng, intelligent, funny, and with a good plot, very few plot holes, both the protagonist and the antagonist are very intelligent, it's truly a battle of wits and courage 💘 Ouyang recommends ✉️📩📨💌, please check it out~💘

48. 248 独 Sole Possession of Spring: Stones from Other Mountains 独占春：他山之石 Gu Jin Ruo辜今弱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Also known as: When My Late Husband Returned, My Stepson Went Mad!] "Both leads are virgins + Younger male lead + He’s been plotting this for a long time" Lin Yitao became a widow at seventeen. To continue the family line, her husband’s family adopted a young boy and made him her legitimate son. The boy was exceptionally gifted, and under her guidance he quickly went from an unknown nobody to the celebrated Jade Carver of the capital. No one knew that the Jade Carver was steadily plotting to ma 18.8kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    The author's writing is superb.

49. 249 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.3kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    High-quality ancient romance novel with excellent writing; already read twice.

50. 250 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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    Wanwan is not Wanwan, and Wanwan is not Wanwan. A hilarious story of soul swapping, rebirth, and revenge against scumbags! [Laughing and crying emoji]

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