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1. 401 中 The Empress of the Central Palace 中宫元后 King Smile笑笑大王Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + marriage before love + palace intrigue] (This is a fictional setting, written as I please. Please don't hold it against me if it doesn't fit history.) Qiao Shanshan, who lived to thirty on Blue Star, died while saving a child. Only after reaching the underworld did she learn that it wasn't her time to die. The soul reaper had taken the wrong person. To make it up to her, the King of Hell promi 15.3kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a cannon fodder empress in a book. [Top post][Top post]

2. 402 秋 Autumn Shadows, Wild Geese Take Flight 秋影雁初飞 Chubby Xiaoyun胖胖的筱筠Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted She was a top medical student in the twenty-first century, but transmigrated into the body of Xie Qiuying, the youngest daughter of the Governor of Jiangnan. If she had to transmigrate, so be it, but Xie Qiuying’s body also held memories of her previous life. So she had transmigrated and been reborn at the same time! In her previous life, Xie Qiuying was used as a pawn by her second aunt and married off to Xiao Yanchu, heir to the Northern Marquis’s household. She mistakenly believed her husband 34Reads8.7Score—Shelves
3. 403 长 There Was Once a Young Man in Chang'an ("A Thousand Miles of High Towers, Untouched by Wind or Snow") 长安曾有少年郎（“高台千里，勿沾风雪”） A Sen阿森Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Revenge and court intrigue + childhood sweethearts + tragic palace romance + maximum angst] [Loyal young general VS coldhearted heiress bent on revenge VS gentle, devoted emperor. A tangled love between three people, with heartbreak that cuts to the bone] Qing Ru'an's life was buried beneath the fire that raged through the snowstorm that year. Her entire family was slaughtered, both her parents were gone, and the Qing family, the richest in Zizhou, was reduced to ruins overnight. The once-proud 3.3kReads9.4Score773Shelves

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   It looks really good! ☜☜

4. 404 想 I Want to Lie Flat, but My Strength Won't Let Me 想躺平，怎奈实力不允许啊 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted If you like stories that jump straight into fighting and killing, with life-or-death stakes, this one may not be for you. The heroine isn't naturally inclined to seek power or kill. For a long time at the beginning, she enjoys peaceful days filled with family life and everyday trivialities. They are the easiest, most carefree years of her life, and a crucial period for gathering supplies and building the reputation she will need when she later rises up. When natural disasters and human calamitie 703Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A woman with strong moral values, who doesn't lower her intelligence, and is a leading lady.

5. 405 清 Qingqing: The Aesthetics of Unrequited Love Tragedies, Part 3 清清（暗恋BE美学三部曲03） Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Urban125k WordsCompleted Back in middle school, Xie Zeyang met Shen Bingqing. Their names were almost the opposite of their natures: he was as cold as ice, while she burned bright as the sun. He could still vaguely recall every time they parted when they were young. At thirteen, beneath the lights at the entrance to an alley. She waved with a radiant smile and said to him, “See you tomorrow, class monitor!” At seventeen, on the beach on a midsummer night. She poked her head out of the tent, eyes crinkling as she called 23.3kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves
6. 406 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 35.7kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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   🌶️🌶️The female protagonist was deceived in her past life, only learning the truth upon her death. Reborn ten years earlier, she finds herself on the runaway from her arranged marriage. She beats up the scumbag and returns to the royal palace to marry him. The male protagonist, who protected her in his past life, died saving her. It's said that because he was deeply in love with her, in this new life, the female protagonist seeks revenge, avenges wrongs, and repays kindness.

7. 407 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   🌱These ancient romance novels are worth reading repeatedly, they're great, highly recommended!!! 🍉

8. 408 重 After Being Reborn, My Archrival and I Joined Forces 重生之后我与死对头联手了 Qian Zhuo Qingci浅灼清辞Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a noble princess whose entire family was framed by villains, leaving her dead and her clan destroyed. Reborn, she was determined to kill her enemies with her own hands and protect her family. Yet time and again, she clashed with a disreputable young lord known for his rakish ways. After several clashes, she realized that the sworn enemy who opposed her at every turn was also trying to bring down the very same faction! With enemies watching like hungry tigers and dan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Oh my god, I've been reading these two books lately, I can't stop!

9. 409 谁 Who Let Him Become a Ghost Constable? 谁让他当鬼差的？ A Hundred Flowers万花丛Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After dying, Su Fan transmigrates into the body of a spirit in the Three Realms and becomes a soul-reaping ghost constable in the Underworld. From then on, the whole culture of the Underworld changes. “First of all, let me make this clear: I’m not the one who corrupted the culture of the Underworld. Ghost constables are supposed to reap souls. I’m just doing my job.” “If you can’t keep up with me, don’t blame me for changing the culture.” With that, Su Fan walks out through the Gate of Hell, car 77.1kReads9.3Score6kShelves
10. 410 首 The Grand Secretary Keeps Trying to Unmask My Secret Identity 首辅大人总想扒我马甲 Qian Zhuo Qingci浅灼清辞Ancient Romance127k WordsCompleted Shen Jinglan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, disguises herself as a man and takes her brother’s place to keep the family afloat, becoming a newly appointed Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. She and Xie Heng, the powerful, cold-faced, ascetic-minded Chief Grand Secretary, are known throughout the realm as bitter enemies. One day, she accidentally finds him badly wounded and drugged in a dark alley. Forced to get caught up in a conspiracy, she also sees 12Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 411 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a historical romance novel; the immersion is good, and the character designs are also quite good.

12. 412 通 The Concubine-in-Waiting Is Pregnant, and the Cold, Powerful Minister Isn't So Cold Anymore 通房有孕，清冷权臣不清冷了 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance703k WordsCompleted (Childbearing System + overachiever heroine + cool beauty brought down from her pedestal + workplace culture) After losing her job, office worker Yun Shu finds herself in ancient times as a maid in the Duke's estate, born into the household staff. Yun Shu throws her head back and laughs. She'll never have to worry about losing her job again! Her parents are both estate stewards, so she's well-connected. With a sharp eye for opportunity, Yun Shu rises through the ranks and becomes the senior m 53.6kReads8.7Score7.6kShelves

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    Absolutely high-quality ancient Chinese romance! Absolutely amazing! Super, super good!!!

13. 413 疯 This Is Crazy! I Opened My Eyes and Was Already Marrying the Future Chief Minister! 疯了，睁眼就在跟未来首辅拜堂！ Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The celebrated forensic pathologist Ning An opened her eyes and found herself as Zhao Ning’an, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the General Who Guards the Nation’s household. Apart from her good birth, she had nothing going for her. Bratty. A troublemaker. A man-chaser. Every eligible man in the capital gave her a wide berth, except... the Grand Secretary. Shen Changting: “I hear the four thousand household rules the princess wrote were specifically for me. I’m honored by your favo 2.3kReads9.0Score285Shelves
14. 414 崽 The Little One Blows Up the System and Becomes a Legend, While Mom Coasts to Victory 崽崽炸系统封神，娘亲一路开挂 Like Jade, Knowing Peace似玉知安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Heroine with memories of three lifetimes × hero with memories of two lifetimes × fated counterparts × two powerful leads × devoted to each other] With memories of three lifetimes, she returned to the day of her wedding in Liangcheng. In her first life, he stood on the Platform of Severed Karma, his red robes torn to shreds. He gave up ninety thousand years of cultivation and traded his life to send her into reincarnation, dying so she could begin again. Born into the body of a Zhuni, she was 87Reads9.2Score176Shelves

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    First of all, the beginning of the three golden chapters is quite interesting; the two of them start with a misunderstanding. However, I can assure you that they will definitely have a happy ending.

15. 415 娇 Delicate Green Tea Becomes the Beloved Darling — A Crowd-Favorite in the Shura Field 娇软绿茶变团宠，修罗场里万人迷 Little Wen Cub文崽仔Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Male Lead Rivalry, Harem of Devoted Admirers, White Moonlight, All Male Leads Are Chaste, Dog-Blood Drama, Mary Sue Who Never Suffers] After suddenly dropping dead, Jiang Mingtang transmigrates into a book and becomes a vicious supporting character doomed to a miserable end. The System tells her that conquering her targets will earn her points. With enough points, she can not only be reborn, but also become filthy rich. Jiang Mingtang rubs her hands together, brimming with confidence, and di 87.1kReads9.2Score10.5kShelves
16. 416 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Maid Takes Down the Prince and Crushes His White Moonlight 炮灰丫鬟，拿捏王爷吊打白月光 The Little Match Seller买火柴的小女子Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Wish System + The aloof prince falls for me + Taking down the scheming green tea and his unattainable first love + The heroine pursues both love and career + Both leads are each other’s one and only] After being hit by a car, Xia Qiao transmigrates into a book and becomes a lowly maid in the prince’s manor, doomed to a tragic end. The original character tried and failed to seduce the aloof prince, became a stepping stone for his beloved, and never made it past the sec 5Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 417 青 Green Mountains See Me 青山见我 Calm as the Clouds and Breeze云淡风轻Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yan Yunliu, a woman, is forced to disguise herself as a man and “marry a wife” in her brother’s place. When she lifts the bridal veil, she finds the frail scholar who had tricked her in the woods and stolen her horse. Her little heart nearly jumps out of her chest, and she almost starts a brawl on the spot. She’s a steely daughter of a military family, yet she has to disguise herself as a man to marry someone. And now she has to study classical Chinese alongside a penniless scholar? He’s a strap 102Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    1. The Making of a Great Empress 2. Pure Love God of War! 3. A Super Hilarious Story: The Male Lead, Disguised as a Woman, and the Female Lead, Disguised as a Man, Get Married by Accident

18. 418 双 The Twin Phoenix Tribulation 双凤劫 A Straw-Cloaked Figure in the Rain一蓑烟雨Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Palace Intrigue + Revenge + Substitute Marriage + Love After Marriage + Woman Disguised as a Man + The Regretful Husband's Pursuit] On the eve of her twin sister's marriage into the imperial palace, she was murdered, violated, and left to die. Returning drenched in blood, Feng Jiuyan shed her armor and took her sister's place, becoming the empress of the nation. Then she went on a killing spree! The emperor had a beloved woman, so everyone assumed Feng Jiuyan would receive no 81.8kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
19. 419 将 The Eldest Sister-in-Law of the General's Household 将门长嫂 Jianjian减减Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (Originally titled: The Eldest Sister-in-Law as His Wife) The year Chu Huai was exiled, several of his brothers died on the battlefield, and his father died coughing up blood. Chu Huai’s spine was broken, but he somehow survived. The young general became a useless cripple in everyone’s eyes, unable even to end his own life. Then the sister-in-law he had once despised stepped forward. She carried him along the long, thousand-mile road into exile and single-handedly held the shattered Chu family t 12.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Highly recommended! A high-quality, incredibly good watch, featuring a strong female lead, unwavering love through hardship, and unexpected twists. The female lead, originally the male lead's sister-in-law, loses all her husbands except for her brother-in-law in battle, and is framed and exiled. She uses her courage and resourcefulness to keep everyone from starving on the road, supporting her family. Eventually, her brother-in-law becomes a powerful figure. So how do the sister-in-law and brother-in-law end up together?

20. 420 救 Help! The Soft and Adorable Little Mermaid Has Caught the Regent's Eye 救命！软萌小人鱼被摄政王盯上了 Bricklaying Cat With a Crush搬砖小色猫Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Both Devoted to Each Other + One-on-One] Delicate, Soft-Hearted, Tearful Beauty VS Wicked, Abstinent, Cunning Prince Regent In the South Sea lives a little mermaid with peach-blossom skin and a face as lovely as a lotus. One day, a prophecy reveals that the cruel and tyrannical Prince Regent has his way with her in a dream. The frightened little mermaid wants nothing more than to put as much distance between them as possible. Gazing at the delicate, fragile girl before him, Si M 1.5kReads8.9Score176Shelves

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    🍧🍙The female protagonist is a little mermaid from the South China Sea. Because of a prophecy, a tyrannical and arrogance-ridden regent enters her dream and acts recklessly. The little mermaid is terrified and only wants to sever ties with him as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, the regent believes that the little mermaid pushed him into the water. Later, the little mermaid finally proves her innocence, but she doesn't realize she can't escape her fate.

21. 421 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended high-quality new books in the inner palace

22. 422 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
23. 423 节 A Green Bough Beyond the Season 节外青枝 Turns Out It's an Owl原来是只猫头鹰Two Male Leads297k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Waves rise on the sea with the wind’s help. When two people collide, is it carefully planned, or written in the stars? Ye Lan didn’t know. All he knew was that he carried a secret he could never speak of, and that he had endured in silence for years for more than just high office and a life of luxury. The officials said he curries favor, that he is deeply calculating, that he is a treacherous wolf who helped a rebel seize the throne. They said he bewitched the heir 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! The author's writing is superb, and the ancient Chinese atmosphere is absolutely immersive. The intrigue of the imperial court and the clash of swords on the battlefield are all vividly depicted, making the reader feel incredibly real!

24. 424 明 The Bright Moon Rests on the Mountain 明月栖山 Moss Blossoms as Small as Rice苔花如米小Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Alternate-history rebirth + historical romance + sweet pampering as he pursues his wife + the male lead falls hard] A little sweet historical romance, not a face-slapping power fantasy with a strong heroine. P.S. As long as it doesn't affect your reading, there's no need to nitpick the fictional details. Shen Yufu was reborn. She wasn't a daughter of the Shen family. In this new life, all she wanted was to leave the cold, unwelcoming Marquis of Yiyong's residence and find her real family. She n 455Reads9.0Score102Shelves
25. 425 替 I Took My Sister's Place and Married the Eunuch Lord 替姐姐嫁给九千岁 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + exclusive devotion + sisters swap marriages + ruthless Chief Eunuch vs. easygoing beauty] Jiang Yunshu transmigrates into the illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xiping’s household. She has food and shelter and can laze around to her heart’s content. All she wants is to remain an invisible nobody in the marquis’s household forever. Her legitimate older sister, Jiang Zhaohua, is famous throughout the capital. A decree from the palace summons her 28.4kReads9.2Score3kShelves
26. 426 嫁 After Marrying a Treacherous Minister, I Was Spoiled Like an Ancestor 嫁个奸臣后，我被宠成了祖宗 Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Meng Wu has no interest in romance. All she wants is to bring her enemies down. A husband? He just needs to be powerful, wealthy, and handsome! Pei Yan doesn't buy it. He thinks this girl is quite the character, and he's intrigued. You don't care about romance? That's fine. I do! Cornered against a wall and proposed to, Meng Wu stares at him in disbelief. Pei Yan smiles faintly. “Your standards for a husband are that he's rich, powerful, and handsome. Don't I meet every one o 4.9kReads9.2Score631Shelves

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    In her past life, Meng Wu, the arrogant and haughty eldest daughter of the Grand Tutor, and Pei Jingzhi, the cunning and handsome Regent Prime Minister, had little interaction. However, Pei Jingzhi helped the Meng family clear their name when she was at her most vulnerable. Later, she was falsely accused of seducing her adopted son and poisoned by her adopted daughter-in-law. His fate remains unknown... Reborn, Meng San, a clever and charming young lady, and Pei Jingzhi, a cunning, handsome, and accomplished man, are reborn. Meng San regrets calling him "Pei Jingzhi" as soon as she does so, while Pei Jingzhi is stunned. He finds this girl interesting, but why does she keep avoiding him afterward? (๑•̌.•̑๑)ˀ̣ˀ̣

27. 427 咏 The Edict of Yongxu 咏絮令 Fresh Master鲜大人Ancient Romance240k WordsOngoing During the Yonghe era of the Eastern Jin dynasty, Xie Daoyun, a legitimate daughter of the Chen Commandery Xie clan, was born on a snowy night. Born into a distinguished family, she nevertheless set out to break free of the constraint that “a woman's lack of talent is a virtue.” Her line, “It is like willow catkins dancing on the wind,” made her famous south of the Yangtze, and her talent for poetry became a legend through the ages. Yet beneath her renown lay the heavy shackles of the great aris 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Not as light as willow catkins rising in the wind"—light as willow catkins, yet shining brightest in chaotic times. ✨✨🤔🤗😂✨

28. 428 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    A must-read for fans of ancient Chinese romance! Three masterpieces of ancient Chinese romance novels are here! *Spring Banquet* is a sweet and angsty tale of a reborn woman chasing her husband; *Deep Spring in Bianjing* tells the story of a concubine's daughter's rise to power and unraveling mysteries from her past life; *The Golden Lamp* is a tale of a wandering soul solving a mystery and a profound love for family and country! Each book is packed with memorable scenes—read them without hesitation! #PureAncientRomance #NoTimeTravel #NoSystem #HighScore #Completed

29. 429 福 Blessed with Endless Luck, the Beloved Little Imperial Aunt 福运绵绵，团宠小皇姑 I'm Brother Monkey我叫猴哥Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The little toddler, Mianmian, was rejected by her own parents and sent back to Great Qin. Though she was tiny, her rank in the family was extraordinarily high: the princes had to call her Great-Aunt, and even the emperor respectfully addressed her as Little Imperial Aunt. She was the Taishang Emperor’s sister. Who in the whole capital would dare offend this formidable aunt? They must be tired of living. The three-and-a-half-year-old was small but gifted, skilled at catching ghosts, fortune-tell 15.3kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    These are all very good historical romance novels. I personally think the writing is quite good. Books 3, 4, and 5 are still being serialized, while the others are already completed. ✨The first book is about a beloved little princess who is precocious despite her small size and is super cute. I want to steal her home! Hahaha! ✨The second book is super hilarious. The female lead's mind is read by the royal family, and the whole family is watching the drama unfold. The female lead, as a princess, is carried to court by the emperor.

30. 430 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    🎉High-quality ancient Chinese novel recommendations ①③ Pure palace intrigue, the plot is very engaging and logically rigorous, the writing is good, not mindless, the female lead is smart, and she's quick to draw her sword even when there's no romance!! For those who love palace intrigue! ② The female lead's family is raided at the beginning, and she seeks the male lead's protection. The male lead is seen as a great villain by the world, but little does he know… The female lead is resilient, beautiful, and wise. Two cold hearts gradually draw closer, trusting each other, and he lights up countless homes for her (him). ④ Non-traditional palace intrigue, the female lead receives the male lead's protection early on, a little crybaby. If you want to read sweet romance novels, check this out, it's not frustrating (thumbs up)

31. 431 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only then did she realize that the sharpest knife in the world was never the sword in her hand, but the unspoken love he held hidden in his sleeve. 🤣😭😴✨😇😴

32. 432 诈 After Faking His Death, He Went Mad 诈死后，他疯了 Her Mountain她山Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted The heroine was transmigrated into a book before birth + the hero is a native of the world + young love and marriage + rekindled romance + two hopeless romantics + always choosing each other To put her gravely ill father at ease, Jiang Wan married the man he had taken in. After her father passed away, the man said he would take her home. She never imagined he would take her straight to Prince Duan's residence in the capital. Only then did she learn he was Zhao Zhixing, the emperor's fifth son a 141.4kReads8.6Score13.1kShelves

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    🍒🍒This book shouldn't have such a low rating!!!

33. 433 团 The Beloved Princess Is Revealed by Mind Reading, and Then She Spills More Secrets! 团宠公主被读心后，又爆料啦！ Black Locust刺槐Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + hilarious + fictional setting + doted on by everyone + no romance] After Ye Shuang fails to ascend, she ends up back in an ancient world. Her powers haven’t recovered yet, but she can still read fortunes and tell people’s fate from their appearance. And so At court, the little princess in the emperor’s arms shakes her head. [Tsk, tsk. The moment they’re asked to donate money, the ministers claim to be broke. In reality, they sleep with their arms wrapped around gold every night!] 1.1kReads9.2Score156Shelves
34. 434 皇 The Six-and-a-Half-Year-Old Crown Princess Punches Every Big Bad Guy 皇子妃六岁半，一拳一个大坏蛋 Er Youyou耳柚柚Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted He Ruanruan, the last word in 21st-century Gourmet, and Taotie incarnate, an ancient ferocious beast. After mocking a certain Monkey King for being too skinny, she was sent flying to ancient times with a single blow, becoming a tiny six-year-old who had starved to death beside a garbage heap. But the very next moment, a sickly, beautiful Third Prince casually pointed at her, and she became his “princess consort.” His reason: She didn’t look like she’d live long either, so it would save him th 113Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The sickly little prince randomly picked a six-year-old girl to be his princess, hoping to save himself trouble, but he ended up having a wonderful time every day.

35. 435 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Romance: While Others Fight for Favor, I Seize Power 贵妃不入爱河，别人争宠我夺权 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Female-Lead Wish Fulfillment + Unfeeling Persona + Ruthless Revenge and Face-Slapping] Years later, the history books would describe Ming Tang as a master strategist with an iron fist, the ultimate winner of the harem struggles and the vast empire. Only Ming Tang knew she had never wanted to be that winner in the first place. From a young girl to the ruler of the realm, all she had wanted at first was to avenge her elder sister. The harem was full of danger. On one side was Consort Jin, who had 7.8kReads9.4Score923Shelves
36. 436 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 101Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Good things speak for themselves; handcrafted with sincerity, a treasure trove of gems, please accept with a smile.

37. 437 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 23.4kReads9.3Score10.4kShelves
38. 438 穿 Book Transmigration: After Failing to Escape from My Sickly-Obsessive Disciple 穿书：从病娇徒弟身边逃走失败后 Cabbage Won't Haggle白菜不砍价、Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted A snow-white, aloof, otherworldly beauty of a master, adored by all * A tragic, possessive, universally disliked, yandere disciple Shen Xiuyun stayed up all night reading a novel, accidentally died, and transmigrated into the story as a sickly, beautiful master. By the time he arrived, the story was already in its latter half. Shen Xiuyun: “Help! The master is in the Demon Realm, and his disciple has completely lost it. What should I do?” System: “Run. If you succeed once, you can go home.” Shen 5.9kReads9.4Score866Shelves

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    High-quality ancient romance, well-written and tightly structured [cool]. I personally prefer socially awkward bottoms + strong leads + redemption plots + cremation plots, and this book has all of them, so it suits my taste perfectly. If your preferences are similar to mine, feel free to read on [heart emoji]. Character settings (minor spoilers, mainly to avoid triggers): High IQ + lack of love + insecurity (so a bit yandere) + high combat power top, an orphan. Principled + high combat power bottom + patient + gentle + can't cook (socially awkward attribute diminishes later). Side CP: Cold and rigid sect leader x his beloved eldest disciple (the kind of love a fanatic would have).

39. 439 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    More scheming than love

40. 440 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    It's so, so good! Words can't describe how good it is. The author's writing is superb, the content is outstanding, the characters' relationships are simple yet their personalities are vividly portrayed. I really envy their love story. There's not a single angsty moment; it's sweet from beginning to end! [Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Kiss]

41. 441 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 22kReads7.4Score5.7kShelves
42. 442 青 A Promise in Blue Robes 青裳一诺 The King Is Thirteen大王十三岁Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted In their previous life, Qingshang (Heguan) and Duruo (Houpu) died together in a car accident, bound by death as they had been in life. In this life, Qingshang carries her memories of their past and journeys across mountains and rivers to reunite with him... But he no longer recognizes her, and love and resentment pull them in opposite directions... She practices medicine to save lives, solves one strange case after another, and uses her wisdom to stop a war between two nations and protect the pe 43Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is an incredibly captivating historical romance novel! The writing is superb, the characters are intelligent, the love and hate are intense, and the characters are both skilled and intelligent – ​​it's absolutely amazing! 😋🤗😋😬😋

43. 443 受 The Third Prince’s Consort Can’t Stand the Slightest Grievance 受不了半点委屈的三皇妃 Yingwan Youcheng莺丸友诚Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Jiang Ci is the daughter of the Great General Who Protects the Nation of Nanyue, and the youngest and most doted-on child in the family. Jiang Ci is betrothed by imperial decree to the Third Prince, Shen Huaizhi. Rumor has it that the Third Prince of Beiming is brawny and fierce, with a strange temperament, cruel and violent... 364Reads7.0Score—Shelves
44. 444 枕 When Spring Rests on the Pillow 枕春时 White Crane Grass白鹤草Ancient Romance586k WordsCompleted Li Zhichun came from a humble family. She was lucky enough to marry into the powerful Wei family and become engaged to their eldest son. She heard that Wei Nancheng had landed a job in Shuntian Prefecture, where he showed no mercy when executing criminals. He was known as the Jade-faced Yama. Li Zhichun was timid and had no grand ambitions. She didn't dare reach for Wei Nancheng and only wanted to marry into the Wei family as the second son, Wei Xinian's wife! The second young master Wei was a s 19.4kReads8.6Score2.4kShelves
45. 445 武 Unmatched in Strength: The Tiny Sweetheart Knocks Out Every Young Master in One Punch 武力值爆表：奶团一拳一个小纨绔 Ye Huai夜淮Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Unbelievably sweet romance + hilarious antics + a five-year-old dumpling + childhood friends + happy ending] The little dumpling is here. The whole army, stand back! Other people’s childhood sweethearts: soft and sweet, calling everyone “big brother”~ But the little menace by Ouyang Jing’s side punches princesses, tramples spoiled young masters, and is arrogant beyond belief. At their first meeting, Lin Wanyan beat the little heir of the Duke of Zhenguo until he howled. He can’t even beat 354Reads7.5Score—Shelves
46. 446 惊 Crossing the River by Moonlit Boat 惊舟渡 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted (Sharp-tongued × devious schemer) [Wily young lady × prodigious young commander] Jin Rongyi, the second daughter of the Duke of Jin’s household, has run away from her betrothal. Her grandfather has died, her father is cold-hearted, and Jin Rongyi is notorious in the capital as a willful young lady from a prominent family. She is often compared to her brilliant elder sister, who is renowned for her grace and intelligence. Even so, Jin Rongyi is still the envy of the other young ladies of the cap 1.5kReads8.0Score305Shelves
47. 447 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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    This is what a "powerful female protagonist in ancient Chinese romance" should be like! The female lead is intelligent and decisive, rising from the ashes in a chaotic world to write her own legend with her wisdom and strategy; the male lead is a master strategist, maneuvering skillfully in the court, yet harboring a secret tenderness only for her. The political intrigue is mind-bending and full of twists and turns, the romance is delicate and moving, and the themes of family, country, and personal love are perfectly interwoven. Every plot point is gripping, making this a masterpiece of ancient Chinese political intrigue!

48. 448 云 The Daily Life of Princess Yun Zhi 云芝郡主的日常 Love Runs Deep, Yet I Stay Slim情深也不瘦Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Low-Key Transmigrated Woman + Scheming, Devoted Man + Everyday Life] Yun Zhi was a modern-day drifter in Beijing who accidentally transmigrated to Nanli, a country that never existed in history! Now known as Fu Yunzhi, a noblewoman of Nanli, she has a Grand Princess for a grandmother and the Duke Who Guards the Nation for a father. With a background like that, shouldn't she just lie flat? Even a daughter with such a smooth life has her troubles: she has been betrothed to the heir of the Duke of 26Reads5.6Score—Shelves
49. 449 甄 Empresses in the Palace: The Beloved Jewel of Chengqian Palace 甄嬛传之承乾宫娇宠 Jina, Who Loves Crucian Carp and Swimming in the Yellow River爱吃鲫鱼游黄河的姬那Female-Channel Fanfiction966k WordsOngoing Across three thousand Qing palace worlds, she is always the girl named Wanxi. Her identity may change, but her fate does not: she is destined to be favored, destined to be the most beloved woman in the six palaces. From the prince's residence to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she fights her way forward and wins hearts along the way. The harem is a battlefield, and she is always the winner with the trump card in her hand, cherished above all. World [1]: Empresses in the Palace (Yongzheng) √ Worl 742Reads8.0Score—Shelves
50. 450 梨 When the Pear Blossoms Bloom 梨花绽放时 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted She has almond-shaped eyes, peachy cheeks, and a delicate, adorable look; He wears plain clothes, with dark hair and an exceptional air about him; Her life has been full of hardship, yet she remains kind and good-hearted; He has won countless honors on the battlefield and commands awe wherever he goes; What sparks will fly when these two meet? 975Reads8.7Score115Shelves

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    The writing is simple yet delicate, and the emotional portrayal is profound and rich; it's a good read.

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