Looking for an Ancient-Era Story Where the Male Lead Is Forced to Marry the Female Lead, Then Falls for Her After Marriage 求男主被迫娶女主，先婚后爱。古代

1. 51 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 240Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I taught my wealthy wife that "effort leads to success," and she became a female billionaire; I taught my father-in-law that "lying down is justice," and he became a representative of imperial merchants; I even taught the emperor "legally slacking off," and he became a master of slacking off. I just wanted to coast through life and get divorced with severance pay, but she coldly tossed me a land deed: "Husband, this is a newly opened silk shop." A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love × a reverse "lying down" approach × a son-in-law's rise to power. I just wanted to be a lazy bum, but she made me a legendary imperial tutor. Effort may lead to defeat, lying down may lead to victory, but when it comes to loving you, I admit defeat. [May good fortune come soon!]

2. 52 这 This Engagement? I Don’t Want It! 这婚约！我可不想要！ Liu Yi琉翊Ancient Romance268k WordsCompleted Jing Xi I: I Don't Want This Betrothal! She is Dong Yunshu, a soul from the modern world who transmigrates and wakes up as the precious daughter of the Minister of Revenue. Before she can even process what has happened, a marriage contract catches her completely off guard. She tries her hardest to escape, while he does everything he can to pursue her. He is Xiao Jingyu, a cunning crown prince from ancient times. With a patience bordering on obsession, he slowly pries open her tightly closed hear 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Forced marriage, love blossoms after marriage, and a host of hilarious and awkward moments.

3. 53 清 Clear Clouds, Gleaming Shadows 清云曜影 Daidai Xueqing玳玳雪青Female-Channel Fanfiction200k WordsCompleted The stunning, beautiful youngest legitimate daughter of a prince's household × the carefree, rakish minister who only pretends to be a playboy Mu Qingjia is the youngest legitimate daughter of Prince Shouning, and her beauty could outshine the whole country. Her older sister married the Crown Prince, then was murdered after giving birth to a royal grandson. After what happened to his eldest daughter, Prince Shouning has no intention of letting another daughter marry into the imperial family. The 7.3kReads8.2Score73014d adds

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   So beautiful! 🤩🤩🤩

4. 54 穿 The Villainess Who Became the Fake Girlfriend of an Amnesiac Big Shot 穿成假冒失忆大佬女友的恶毒女配 Wen Qi闻栖Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Everyday life / A slow-burn romance / Cohabitation before love / Both leads have no other romantic partners / Sweet romance] After transmigrating, Song Yunfei becomes the villainess who pretends to be the girlfriend of an amnesiac CEO. In the original novel, the villainess accidentally hit the CEO of Yanjin Group with her car. Afraid of going to jail, she pretended to be his girlfriend while he had amnesia. She even lied that he was a poor nobody, then took him to a remot 67kReads9.2Score8.6k14d adds

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   These books are pretty good; the writing is delicate and engaging.

5. 55 资 The Reborn Capitalist Heiress Is Doted on by Her Military Officer Husband 资本家大小姐重生军官老公掌心宠 Yan Xingyan言星妍Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Historical Setting + Joining the Army Husband on an Island + Reborn + Young Lady + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life] [Alternate setting, 1960s] [Flirtatious, high-maintenance heroine and rough, arrogant hero] Shen Yitang thought there must be something seriously wrong with her. She had spent five years disliking Gu Huaizheng, but after he died, she spent a full ten years missing him. She missed the strong arms that had protected her in the catastrophic flood, and the safe haven he had built for he 18.9kReads7.9Score1.5k14d adds
6. 56 媳 My Wife Came to the Base to Divorce Me, and Now the Chaste Commander Is Panicking 媳妇来部队离婚，禁欲首长他急了 Gu Sang顾桑Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama Ask Your Heart How Much has launched] [Military marriage + period setting + sweet romance + devoted couple + family life + raising kids + face-slapping] The moment Jiang Ning opened her eyes, she realized she had become the cannon-fodder female character in a period novel. She'd been married for three years without ever seeing her husband, and was destined to spend the rest of her life alone. Jiang Ning thought, Spend the rest of my life alone? No way! She decisively left behind 55.4kReads8.9Score5k14d adds
7. 57 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.2kReads—Score32814d adds

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

8. 58 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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   The female lead has a fiancé, but becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a minister, and they are secretly married.

9. 59 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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   In order to make the heroine a stepmother [eat melon], the naughty kid pushed the heroine into the lake [face covering] The male protagonist rescued the heroine, and in the process of fighting wits and courage with the naughty kid, he fell in love with the male protagonist. The writing is delicate and the plot is light and funny [Like]

10. 60 继 The Wise Empress Who Never Tries to Improve 继后贤后娘娘她总是不上进 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Lazy-Fish Empress + Wife-Doting Emperor + Sweet, Exclusively Doted-On Romance] Yan Zhaoyuan was born into the Chu dukes' family as their beloved youngest daughter. She never knew hardship growing up, and by the time she was fifteen, she had never had to suffer through life's difficulties. When she was granted a marriage and made empress, she planned to take things easy, lie flat, and slack off until retirement. Before she had even done anything, the young emperor was already clinging to her lik 256Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Salted Fish Queen, an ancient version of arranged marriage followed by love.

11. 61 先 Marriage Before Love: The Shining Heir's Wife 先婚后爱：世子妃她闪闪惹人爱 A Big Starfish一颗大海星Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later × Sweet and Gentle Heir's Wife • Cold Heir × Sweet Romance, Both Devoted] After transmigrating into the prestigious position of the Prince of Chen's heir's wife, Ning Tingwan had planned to coast through a happy life. But unexpected troubles kept cropping up, so let's see how she takes on the scheming tea girls and fake sweethearts every step of the way! 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A marriage of convenience blossomed into true love! [Shy][shy][shy]

12. 62 雁 Where the Wild Geese Return, Along the Dusty Road 雁归尘沙路 Moonlight on Pear Blossom Rain月照梨雨Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci, a princess of the Great Yin, is sent north to marry for peace. Using her medical skills to overcome prejudice and her wit to resolve crises, she navigates the sand-swept royal court. There, she and the stern Khan Tuoba Shuo go from distant strangers to devoted partners, joining forces to protect peace between their two nations. —Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 63 掌 Dust in the Palm 掌中尘 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted Unfaithful relationship! The male lead is a jerk early on, so if that's not your thing, please give this one a pass! The novel was just released, so the rating may rise~ She was the daughter of a convicted official. When her family fell overnight, she was forced into a life of prostitution. Though mired in the mud, she held on to one last boundary: she would perform, but never sell her body, all for the young man she'd glimpsed once in a moment of breathtaking beauty. He was a young chancellor w 105Reads5.2Score10914d adds

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    "Chasing Back My Wife: A Crematorium" is a good read, but the writing is a bit risqué. If you're bothered by the explicit content, please skip it.

14. 64 翦 Cutting the Silks to Meet a Propitious Time 翦旎及良时 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted A husband-chasing journey to hell and back + no getting back together after the breakup + the leads are not chaste. If that's not your thing, please move along~ If you enjoy it, please support the author with votes and five-star reviews. Thank you! In the Great Liang dynasty, in Yunzhou, Jiangnan, lived Nie Zhixue, a merchant's daughter with skin like ice and jade and beauty that could outshine the land. She had helped her father with the family business since childhood and was exceptionally cle 717Reads—Score10114d adds
15. 65 琉 The Shattered Glaze: A Song of the Marquis's Household 琉璃碎侯门赋 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, renowned for its silk weaving in Jiangnan. When her family was suddenly destroyed, she became the lowest-ranking scullery maid in the marquis’s residence. He was Xie Heng, heir to the Marquis of Zhenbei, Beijing’s most celebrated young gentleman, cool and noble, with a beloved cousin he had been engaged to since childhood. When they first met, her face was smeared with mud. He casually lifted her chin. “That face of yours is an eyesore.” He tre 960Reads—Score11414d adds
16. 66 绛 The Crimson Mark’s Call 绛痕引 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted Li Feiyan has a faint red birthmark beneath her left eye, the size of a coin, like rouge falling onto snow. When she was little, a fortune-teller told her, “This girl has a trial of love yet to overcome. Only when her birthmark fades will her true love fall for her.” Feiyan, Kan Jiangchen, and Qi Wuxuan grew up together as childhood friends. Feiyan was bullied because of her birthmark, and Jiangchen and Wuxuan always stood up for her. She believed their bond was the most unbreakable thing in the 20Reads—Score214d adds
17. 67 蜜 Bittersweet Peach 蜜桃微苦 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Pu Lanyi moves to Jiangzhou alone, a big city where desire and dreams intertwine. She has a secret quirk: whenever she's in a relationship, she keeps a few peach-flavored hard candies in her pocket. Before every kiss with her boyfriend, she feeds him one herself. To save money, she finds a room in a shared apartment in Xingluoli, a neighborhood where celebrities live. Her roommate is Wen Senyi, an unknown actor from the lowest tier of the industry. He has played bi 213Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 他 He Fell Like Fireworks 他似烟火陨落 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted He was like a firework, bursting brilliantly into her world before plunging resolutely into darkness once he burned out, leaving her alone in the long night to savor that fleeting warmth again and again. Shen Zhi is a literature student with a sweet face and an innocent nature. She believes love should be as pure and enduring as gardenias. When she meets Lu Siheng, a handsome, wealthy upperclassman who radiates dangerous charm, she thinks she is the exception fate has chosen. He holds an umbrell 60Reads5.5Score10114d adds
19. 69 觉 A Song for the Late Awakening 觉迟吟 Sleeping Planet惑星眠Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted Starting at age seven, Wen Hua dreamed of three leopards every night. A male and a female black leopard nestled together, while a spotted leopard watched from afar, murmuring again and again, “I’ll protect you.” She thought it was just a dream that had nothing to do with her. At sixteen, she met Yin Kezhi. The young man wrote, “One heart, one love, for a lifetime,” and she said that was her entire future. Later, Yin Kezhi rose rapidly through the ranks while her family fell into decline. His let 128Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 错 After Accidentally Marrying a Tyrant CEO, My Combat Prowess Soars 错嫁霸总后，我武力值爆表了 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Su Qianyao, 26, heiress to the Su family, heir to a martial arts school, and a designer who studied overseas. A marriage alliance leads her to accidentally walk down the aisle in the wrong wedding dress and marry into the Fu family. Fu Sicheng, 29, a cold-faced domineering CEO, a lovesick dad, forced into marriage. They’re at each other’s throats from the start. Their post-marriage agreement hides a catch, but she tears it up and makes him eat his words. When his sister provokes her, Su Qianyao 56Reads—Score214d adds

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    They all married first and fell in love later, forced into marriage out of necessity.

21. 71 心 Smitten and Surrendered: The Cold CEO Bows to His Wife 心悦诚服：冷总俯首称妻奴 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Story Synopsis] Su Wan is a clear-headed, independent jewelry designer. To save her seriously ill mother, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Gu Chenxi, a cold and formidable business tycoon. She keeps her boundaries and focuses on her career, but he gradually finds himself drawn to her. Gu Chenxi sets aside his pride, follows the rules of “proper husbandly conduct,” and awkwardly pursues his wife. When the contract expires, how will this marriage that began as a transaction end? A powe 34Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 67.2kReads9.1Score6.8k14d adds
23. 73 老 When His Wife Really Leaves, the Commander Finally Panics 老婆真走，首长他知道急了 Falling Leaves on the Trees乔木落Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Steadfast, reserved soldier * independent, carefree female photographer] [Marriage first, divorce, then love + both virgins + later, the husband's redemption arc + rekindled romance] Lu Li married Luan Shiyan on her own terms, but she also hoped they might have a future together. Only later did she learn that he had been using her too. Throughout their three-year marriage, they did everything married couples do in the dead of night. In the end, she still took off her wedding ring and left witho 13.8kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
24. 74 丞 The Prime Minister's Legitimate Daughter Is No Longer a Fool 丞相府嫡女不傻了 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance104k WordsCompleted Lin Yu’er, a miracle doctor from the twenty-first century, woke up in ancient times in the body of a noblewoman with the same name, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household. Taking the attitude that she should make the best of wherever she found herself, Lin Yu’er thrived in the ancient world. She gained not only family and friendship, but also love. (This is my first novel, and I’ve chosen to write a sweet, indulgent romance. I hope life is sweet for everyone. Please feel free 912Reads8.1Score10814d adds

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    So beautiful! So beautiful! So beautiful!

25. 75 穿 After Reincarnating as the Plain-Jane Wife, I Won by Doing Nothing 穿成灰炮原配后，我躺赢了 Springtime of the Silk Cotton Tree木绵花的春天Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted Yun Shu transmigrated into a book. She ended up in an ancient romance novel she'd abandoned after only a few chapters, as a cannon-fodder wife who shared her name and surname, was spoiled and obsessively clingy, and was hated by everyone. She only remembered that the original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, the daughter of the Grand Princess, and the Empress Dowager's beloved darling. At fifteen, she fell in love at first sight with Chu Ci, the illegitimate eldest son o 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is acceptable, not bad at all.

26. 76 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score18514d adds

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    The male lead is nine years older than the female lead. Their marriage of convenience blossoms into love, creating a tumultuous and complicated relationship. The second male lead experiences a tumultuous pursuit of the female lead, while the male lead, who has been planning this for a long time, showers her with affection, coaxes her, and fiercely competes for her affections.

27. 77 漠 Wild Sands of the North: The Tyrant’s Cherished Bride from a Peace Marriage 漠北狂沙，暴君嗜宠和亲妻 yu with a Seven-Second Memory七秒记忆的yuAncient Romance724k WordsOngoing [The Scheming King of the Desert Tribes x The Clever Little Fox Princess from the Central Plains] [Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! This story is born from the author's imagination~ It borrows a little from the framework of the northern desert, but everything is fictional and has nothing to do with real history or real ethnic groups. Please don't try to match it to real people or places. History buffs, proceed with caution~ (´▽`)] [Pure-love fans rejoice! A scheming 24-year-old 21.4kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    Look... Look at this!

28. 78 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Forced into marriage against one's will

29. 79 王 The Princess Consort Forgets Me Every Day, But So What? 王妃日日忘了我，但那又怎样 Withered Grass in Early Summer初夏枯草Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [No System, no transmigration + devoted couple + alternate world + winning her back] Ling Yiyi loses her memory every day, leaving her without family or friends. Qi Siy i is caught in the treacherous imperial court, an unpopular prince left on the fringes. Two people estranged from the world are bound together by an imperial marriage decree steeped in manipulation and humiliation. On their wedding night, he is consumed by resentment and revulsion at a marriage forced upon him, while she can thin 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, forced into marriage, and countless attempts to win her heart.

30. 80 替 A Bride Swap to Bring Good Fortune: The Physician Consort Feels the Disabled Prince's Leg 替嫁冲喜，医妃摸上残疾王爷的腿 Ruan Tangtang阮棠棠Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Divine Physician + Strong Heroine and Hero + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + One-on-One] A top modern-day surgeon dies in an instant, only to wake up as Su Qingzhi, the least favored legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. Her family treats her like dirt and sends her in a substitute marriage to Prince Jing, Xiao Chengyan, rumored to be disfigured, crippled, and violently temperamental, to bring him good fortune. Watch as the modern female physician joins forces wi 167Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    A modern-day top medical expert, after dying suddenly, finds herself reborn as Su Qingzhi, the least favored legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Her family discards her like trash, forcing her into a marriage of convenience with the rumored disfigured, disabled, and violent Prince Jing, Xiao Chengyan. Witness the modern-day female doctor joining forces with the cunning prince: using silver needles to determine life and death, her delicate hands turning the tide of the court. She opens a clinic to save the common people, while the emperor harbors treacherous intentions. This further enraged the Northern Di prince, who demanded a marriage alliance: "This woman, I've got her!" He tore off the mask of the crippled king, his black armor shaking mountains and rivers: "My queen, how dare you even covet her?" The former war god returned, sword pointed at his own brother on the dragon throne: "The pain of poison, the humiliation of disfigurement, how will my brother repay you!" When someone tried to harm her, he rose to his feet: "Those who harm my wife, gods and Buddhas alike will be killed!" She stood smiling amidst the smoke and fire of war: "Husband, if you want to overthrow this empire—I'll hand you the knife!" The world laughed at me for marrying a cripple, little did they know that his palm could melt away half a lifetime of hardship. Qingzhi, meeting you, I realized that the world is worth overturning.

31. 81 红 A Bride in Red Enters the Game: After Taking Her Place, I Tear Apart His Bad-Luck Curse 红妆入局，替嫁后我手撕他克妻命 Wen Qing Fan闻清梵Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing In a red wedding dress, I willingly took another bride's place and stepped into the cannibalistic Lu household. Everyone in the city knew Lu Yanxuan was a libertine who had driven his previous wife to her death. I was the second “sacrifice” chosen by the Lu family themselves. They didn't know that this substitute marriage was all part of my plan. I made myself the bait and swore to avenge my loved ones. But something was off about Lu Yanxuan. His eyes were clear as a mirror, and he even open 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is it, this is it

32. 82 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 351Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Marriage first, love later

33. 83 嫁 After She Married, the Mad Emperor Seized Her by Force 嫁人后，被疯批皇帝强取豪夺了 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Later Revenge on the Scoundrels + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Groveling Chase + No Reconciliation + Second Male Lead Wins] Chu Huaiyu personally offered Lu Zhaoxue to the Crown Prince, using her as bait to frame Chu Siheng. After ascending the throne, Chu Huaiyu imprisoned Lu Zhaoxue deep in the palace, using his favor as a pair of shackles. Night after night, they were entangled in the palace. Biting her earlobe, Chu Huaiyu whispered, “Zhaoxue, do you hate me? Hate me if y 13.8kReads8.1Score63014d adds
34. 84 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 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds

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    Losing his beloved from both 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, forming a river of grief. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming sorrow, 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, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following him from a short distance.

35. 85 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, 3.3kReads8.6Score20414d adds
36. 86 被 After the County Princess's Mother-in-Law Took a Liking to Me 被县主婆婆相中后 Qingdao Cabbage青岛白菜Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [Everyday ancient-life tale + lighthearted household intrigue + marriage before love + family squabbles + sweet romance + daily face-slapping + ensemble cast] Zhang Kang caught the eye of the county princess, famed for her spoiled and overbearing nature, and entered the Earl's household in a grand bridal sedan. Unfortunately, her husband wasn't very fond of her. No matter. Ever-optimistic Kang Niang thought the Earl's estate had excellent feng shui and plenty of gossip, making it a blessed plac 2kReads8.2Score23314d adds

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    The synopsis looks intriguing; it's a historical romance novel about marriage before love.

37. 87 嫁 Married to a Good-for-Nothing, Exiled to Lingnan, I Solve Cases to Return to Court 嫁纨绔，贬岭南，我靠破案返朝堂 A Stunning Reflection on a Still Shadow惊鸿照静影Mystery251k WordsOngoing [A county lady devoted to solving cases and exceptionally skilled in combat × a carefree playboy with money to burn. Historical romance and mystery + episodic investigations + marriage before love + devoted couple + sweet romance] Ji Lingyan, Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard and the Empress Dowager's closest confidante, kept the powerful in check and executed corrupt officials. Everyone in Chang'an feared her. Yet one month after the Empress Dowager's death, Ji Lingyan was stripped of her 66Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is forced to marry the female lead. At first, he thinks she is a female demon, but later he becomes a devoted husband to her!

38. 88 老 Hey, Sis, Don't Kill Me! I'll Go Through with This Marriage 老妹儿，别杀我，这桩婚事我从了 The Village Is Not Late村不晚Historical204k WordsCompleted Transmigration + multiple heroines + household intrigue + wild ideas + making money + play the pig to eat the tiger + live-in son-in-law + a wife-chasing road to ruin. A modern office worker transmigrates into the body of a live-in son-in-law being forced into marriage! The heroine’s father has just died, and her relatives are eyeing the family fortune, eager to swallow it whole. They’re marrying me into the family just to keep me quiet and take the fall. I thought she’d be a terrifying shrew, 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can take a look and give it a try.

39. 89 反 A Practical Guide to Fighting Off Forced Marriage 反逼婚实战攻略 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Modern Romance237k WordsOngoing Getting pressured to marry again over the New Year? [A razor-sharp anti-PUA queen x a scheming heir from a wealthy family who charges seven figures to break couples up] My name is Su Ju, and I live up to it: rejecting people is my specialty. After marriage pressure pushed me to the brink, I founded the “Anti-Marriage-Pressure Alliance,” dedicated to treating every kind of matchmaking and marriage-pressure dilemma. From my ex-boyfriend’s mother to my own boss, from bizarre blind dates to online —Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 90 去 I Went Looking for My Family and Mistook the Wrong Guy for My Brother, While My Amnesiac Ex Loses His Cool Every Night 去寻亲认错哥，失忆前任夜夜红温 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + spatial powers + adorable baby + military marriage + rekindled love + reunion after years apart + supernatural abilities] In the third year after Jiang Xuxue retired from the Supernatural Abilities Bureau and returned to the village to farm, her biological parents came looking for her. “Darling, someone deliberately switched you back then. We never abandoned you!” Unfortunately, just after finding her, her biological parents were sent to the far northwest. Her mother press 12.5kReads6.8Score1.4k14d adds

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    🌞Barbie Q is here! The cold-faced chief meticulously prepared their wedding room for three months, only to be told he'd mistaken her for someone else! His subordinate cautiously asked if they wanted to switch back, but he glanced at the girl feeding horses outside the window: "No." Subordinate: "Huh?" He: "This is the one I've got my eye on. Whoever wants the other fiancée can have her." So domineeringly protective of his wife!

41. 91 死 After My Nemesis's Family Was Confiscated, I Earned Money to Support His Whole Family 死对头被抄家后，我挣钱养他全家 Red Bean Coconut豆沙椰椰Ancient Romance103k WordsOngoing [Mutually Devoted Couple] [1v1] [Happy Ending] [Sweet Romance] [Revenge] Tsundere male lead X ruthless, taciturn female assassin All the spoiling, absolutely all the spoiling! Newbie assassin Fu Jiu has encountered the first nemesis of her life: Qi Yan. He has repeatedly ruined her plans, causing this professional assassin to fail her missions time and again, until the organization eventually kicked her out for good. Fu Jiu was so fed up that she simply took on a new identity and married him. Ca —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Super sweet and virginal!!! The male and female leads are a pure, innocent couple, a sweet and doting romance novel where the male lead spoils the female lead endlessly in the later stages.

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