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1. 551 娘 The Consort Schemes Her Way to Power, and the Emperor Dotes on Her Daily 娘娘心机上位，皇帝日日宠 Ling Ling Yuan泠泠沅Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Song Shiwei, a concubine-born daughter of the Dali family, enters the palace in place of her elder sister, posing as the legitimate daughter. She becomes a low-ranking Seventh-Rank Baolin in the harem of Qi Jing, the fifth emperor of the Great Deng Dynasty. With no influential connections or status, Song Shiwei initially just wants to coast through each day, checking in for the daily greetings. At least life in the palace has to be better than it was at home. But in the imperial harem, getting f 320Reads7.4Score—Shelves
2. 552 帝 The Emperor Is Aloof and Hard to Approach? He Lures Me to Share His Bed Night After Night! 帝王清冷难近？夜夜诱我共枕眠！ Thousand-Pool Moon千池月Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted [Live-action audio adaptation available] [Reborn + Palace Intrigue, Not Both Virgins + Favored by the Hero Early On, His Only Love Later + Clear-Headed Beauty Rises to Power + Emperor Becomes Love-Struck Later] [Cool, Distant, Hard-to-Approach Emperor vs. Delicate, Soft, Clear-Headed Heroine] In her previous life, Lin Wanqing was kept outside the palace as the mistress of the younger brother of the reigning emperor. She thought they were in love and that she would become his princess consort. S 3kReads8.8Score343Shelves
3. 553 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 301Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy historical romance novels where you can gradually understand the characters' emotions as you read on, you might want to check this out. The love isn't expressed too explicitly in the early episodes, so if you like a subtle and slow-burning story, give it a try.

4. 554 那 So What? His Majesty Dotes on Me Alone 那又怎样，奈何陛下独宠我 Moon Over the High Terrace月上高台Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted The rating will rise once it’s posted + [A cold, devoted emperor and a dazzling beauty, an alternate dynasty, doted on from the start, both wholeheartedly in love and choosing each other] Jiang Yuexin is reborn. In her previous life, she and her best friend had both transmigrated. Jiang Yuexin became a consort in the palace who had beauty but no brains, while her best friend became the eldest daughter of a general’s household. She was breathtakingly beautiful, while her friend had only the rep 39.3kReads9.0Score6.5kShelves
5. 555 改 Remarrying the Crown Prince’s Father Reborn 改嫁太子他爹【重生】 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance738k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + marrying the crown prince's father] The incompetent crown prince feared the Shen family's power. He listened to slander, falsely accused her elder brother of treason, and slaughtered her entire family. When she opened her eyes again, she was seventeen, in the year before she was to marry the crown prince. To save the Shen family, she had to bring the crown prince down. But the crown prince was protected on every side, like a man locked inside an iron cage. Shen Hanyu 20.2kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves
6. 556 勾 Seduce My Way to the Top: Your Majesty, I've Been Plotting This for a Long Time 勾引上位：陛下，我对你蓄谋已久 New Little Moon新小月Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, villainess, revenge, palace intrigue, seducing her way to power] [They scheme against each other. She runs, he pursues, and she can never escape him] Blurb One Shen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book and became the heroine of an ancient romance novel. Unfortunately, she was the former heroine. The original heroine, pitifully robbed of the male lead’s life-saving favor by the female supporting character. Heaven knows how miserable Shen Jiaojiao felt, transmigrati 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
7. 557 侯 The Marquis’s Daughter Can Fly 侯府千金她会飞 Joy Born of Nothing, NPC无妄生欢NPCAncient Romance291k WordsCompleted Though Lin Xi was born into a marquis’s household, she grew up among the martial world. On her maternal grandmother’s sixtieth birthday, she bid farewell to her master and traveled alone to the capital to pay her respects. Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon the scene of a prince being murdered. Terrified, she put her one real talent, an escape technique, to extraordinary use and fled all the way back to the capital with a secret in tow. Once home, she dutifully took up her role as the young lady of 1.4kReads8.8Score153Shelves

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   The first book features a seemingly delicate and refined young lady from a noble family, but in reality, she possesses martial arts skills and a disguise. The male lead is a cunning and powerful minister. It's a short to medium-length sweet romance. The second book features a female lead who is an amnesiac, feigning death, and a fallen monarch. The male lead is a prince of the new dynasty who was once her study companion. The story begins with their reunion, is fast-paced, and has a happy ending without angst.

8. 558 落 After Falling into My Archenemy’s Hands 落到死对头手里之后 Joy Born of Nothing, NPC无妄生欢NPCAncient Romance500k WordsCompleted Possessive male lead VS big-hearted amnesiac heroine Yuan Tang has lost her memory. The good news: she's the emperor. The bad news: her kingdom has fallen. So her bodyguard takes her along, and she sets off on a long escape with nothing but her amnesiac mind for company. She lives a quiet life in an overlooked corner of the world, thinking she can spend the rest of her days there. But who should come knocking at her door but Shen Duo, a man known for bringing death? Shen Duo refuses to let Yu 1kReads8.6Score101Shelves
9. 559 病 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 Guest from the Green Cliff in a Pillow枕中青崖客Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 26kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
10. 560 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 88.6kReads9.2Score10.9kShelves
11. 561 娇 The Delicate Little Cabbage Is Ravished by the Old Emperor 娇娇小白菜被老皇帝拱了 Meow Meow Monster Is Adorable喵喵怪可爱Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Alternate World + Fatherly Male Lead + Male Lead Is Not Chaste, Female Lead Is] A born workaholic transmigrated into the body of the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. At long last, all this incredible wealth had finally fallen into her lap. A doting prime minister father, a gentle mother, and a brother who adored his little sister. Power, money, and good looks were all hers. She longed for freedom and hoped to spend her life with one person, and one person a 14.9kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
12. 562 蝼 An Antlike Monkey as a Scapegoat? Become Empress and Make Them Eat Their Words 蝼蚁吗喽替死鬼？做了皇后掌你嘴 Wen Yitan温一檀Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Shi Le'an quickly gained a clear understanding of her situation: she was a scapegoat, a fall guy, and a powerless nobody with a fancy title. Her husband was in prison, and her birth family wouldn't lift a finger to help. In short, anyone could take a shot at her. Shi Le'an: ... Absolutely outrageous. Just because I haven't shown my claws, you think I'm a pushover? Even a nobody has dignity. From now on, anyone who bullies me will have their ashes scattered! First, she had t 8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is truly captivating! The female protagonist transmigrates to the night of her wedding, only to find the male protagonist has been arrested. The emperor sends him to a harsh, desolate land to serve as the Prince of Pan (though the emperor is actually reluctant to part with him). Everyone thinks he's been abandoned. He's severely injured in prison, but the female protagonist devises a plan to let the emperor know and save him. Afterwards, the female protagonist and the male protagonist travel north together, showing him the wickedness of human nature while simultaneously building their own power. Throughout the book, the male protagonist is like the large Ragdoll cat described by the author—a refined and elegant young man. His interactions with the female protagonist are very sweet and don't feel awkward at all. It's a wonderful book.

13. 563 娇 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ Shallow Starry River浅末星河Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1.2kReads6.7Score103Shelves
14. 564 岁 Sui Sui’s Marriage Alliance 岁岁和亲 Zhao Lin召临Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + size difference + both leads are chaste + sweet romance + plenty of sickly scenes] A stunning, delicate princess who knows a little medicine, paired with the grasslands' greatest warrior, who disdains her at first but falls hard later Lin Jiayan has just graduated from medical school when she loses consciousness in a skiing accident. When she wakes, she finds that she has transmigrated to a completely unfamiliar dynasty and become a princess sent to a barbarian land for a polit 44kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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    Sweet and romantic historical romance novels that aren't frustrating; you won't want to delete them after reading them.

15. 565 并 Twin Blossoms, One Heart to Steal 并蒂双生夺君心 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted (Set entirely in ancient times, with palace intrigue. Not a one-on-one romance, and not a relationship where both leads are untouched. Please read with care!!!) The Yan Prince’s manor was home to a pair of twin sisters. The elder, Su Beixue, was plain and ugly, while the younger, Su Nanzhi, was breathtakingly beautiful. For generations, the Yan princes had guarded the border. Each was a formidable warrior, and the Su army struck such fear into other nations that none dared invade. In the thirtie 171Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 566 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 9.2kReads9.1Score1kShelves
17. 567 宫 Palace Charms: The Concubine's Daughter, a Screen Queen, Snares a Mad Emperor 宫阙媚：庶女影后钓疯帝王 Little Circle and Me小圆和我Ancient Romance182k WordsOngoing Movie queen Su Yinshuang died suddenly and transmigrated into the body of an unloved concubine-born daughter of a marquis. Selected for the palace, she was given the low rank of Changzai. The rule for surviving the inner palace: never, ever fall in love with the emperor. She knew this better than anyone. In her previous life, she had acted out every kind of romance. In this life, she wanted only wealth and honor, and would never give away a shred of her true feelings. Gentle and obedient, with e 616Reads—Score106Shelves
18. 568 女 After Her Disguise as a Man Is Exposed, the Prince Can't Stop Asking for Kisses 女扮男装掉马后，王爷索吻成瘾 Zhao Qing Li照青梨Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted and will rise) Fate had a cruel twist in store: a modern female mercenary, angered to death, transmigrated into the body of an ancient female assassin who had choked to death! To make a living in ancient times, Shen Yue has to disguise herself as a man and serve as a shadow guard, write trashy stories to save up for an antidote, evade her organization's assassins, and put up with being ostracized by her colleagues... None of that matters. What matters is that she seem 3.7kReads8.8Score621Shelves

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    There are all sorts of genres. The first one is hilarious, the third one is about a guard and a princess, and that's what got me into historical romance novels. The second and fourth ones are both very well-written, each with its own highlights. These are my most treasured historical romance novels. [Laughing][laughing][laughing][laughing]

19. 569 穿EN After Becoming the Villainess, I Clear My Name Every Day 穿成恶女后每天都在洗白 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Adorable Kids + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy]: Transmigrating into a lovesick woman, Tang Zhuyun wakes up in the middle of a scene where she’s climbing into a man’s bed. She turns around and runs. Forget this bed, she’s not getting in! Who needs a man when her father is the top scholar, her brother is the top scholar, and even her son will be the top scholar? They’ll protect her, so she can do whatever she wants! As a master physician, she’ll focus on her career, save lives, and k 33.9kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves

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    My father, as the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, went to court every day hungry. After I transmigrated, I took charge of the kitchen. On the first day of court, my father brought spicy Sichuan-style spicy blood curd. On the second day, he brought spicy crayfish. On the third day, he brought fish slices boiled in pickled cabbage. On the third day, my father brought the emperor home for a free meal.

20. 570 惊 Frightened Phoenix: Your Highness, You're Crossing the Line 惊鸾：殿下以下犯上 Tian Jiu'an甜久安Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted comedy + transmigration + court intrigue + satisfying drama + two strong leads + devoted to each other] So what if she transmigrated into the body of the prime minister's legitimate daughter? She wasn't favored? Then she would use her medical skills to become the most dazzling phoenix in the world. She had planned to focus on her ambitions in peace, but the seemingly aloof and distant, unfavored prince wouldn't leave her alone. Cold as ice to everyone else, he was tender to the bon 2Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 571 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score724Shelves

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    The authors of these two books are incredibly talented! They're exceptionally brilliant, and the male lead in the first book is practically insanely obsessed with love – the second one is just too much! The stories in both books are quite amazing. There are plot holes, unexpected yet logical ones, and most importantly, they're resolved exceptionally well! (In my opinion) Anyway, I really enjoyed them [laughs]

22. 572 换 After the Marriage Swap, I Had Twins with My Playboy Brother-in-Law 换亲后，与纨绔小叔子一胎双宝 Le Zhizhi乐吱吱Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted Unbelievably handsome + wicked to the core + the original playboy VS reborn + wickedly sharp-tongued + stunningly beautiful princess!! Sweet and steamy!! In the cold palace, Shen Shurong saw her husband’s younger brother, her brother-in-law Xie Yunzhao. He held no official position, so why had he come into the palace so late at night? Wait, why were his clothes and the sword in his hand stained with blood? “You… staged a rebellion?” “Sister-in-law, I… I’m taking you home!” Shen Shurong shook her 15.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    So sweet, incredibly sweet, sweet from beginning to end! The female lead is reborn and goes back in time to change her fate, reuniting with her lover from her past life in a sweet life. The male lead is love-struck, loving only the female lead in both lifetimes. Although the male and female leads aren't strictly good people, I find their personalities very likable. Definitely worth watching, it's incredibly addictive! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

23. 573 新 Wedding-Night Joy: The Sweet Princess Consort Can't Stop Throwing Up 新婚夜有喜，娇娇王妃孕吐不止 Deng Feng灯枫Eastern Fantasy370k WordsCompleted (The manhua adaptation is out. Search "My Fake-Dead Prince" for stunning character models and atmosphere.) [Redemption + Yandere + Secret Obsession + Extra Sweet Romance + Both Pure, Happy Ending] Yun Jiao transmigrated, arriving at a feast during Prince Yan's third funeral. The man in the ice coffin slowly sat up. Yun Jiao (chewing away): "What a coincidence. Did you fake your death too?" "Mm." "I've been dead for half a year. How about you?" "Hah. I die whenever I'm in a bad mood." Rumor had i 13kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
24. 574 拂 Parting the Clouds to See You 拂云见卿 Hua Zhijun画之隽Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted He is Xie Yanci, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo, whose power reaches across the court, and the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand. She is Shen Qingyu, daughter of a low-ranking sixth-grade official, and a master strategist holding the accounts that can turn the tides of power. A missing-weapons case and a bloody conspiracy bind their fates together. He believes she is devious and calculating. She loathes his arrogance. Prejudice stands between them like a wall of ice. Until the night of a pursuit 3kReads8.0Score378Shelves

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    It's good, by a new author.

25. 575 外 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Tan Yi檀意Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.6kReads8.9Score314Shelves

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    (Takes out his/her belongings) (Takes out his/her things) (Arranges them neatly) (Bows and exits)

26. 576 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.5kReads9.0Score156Shelves

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    The third book tells the same story as the second, but the second book is told from a third-person perspective, while the third book is told from a first-person perspective. Both are quite good. [Admiration]

27. 577 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance605k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 287Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    She was the most brilliant and talented female disciple in her sect, an undercover agent infiltrating a wealthy family disguised as a man. She openly took on disciples while secretly stealing maps, her sword aimed at the court and the emperor. He was the most inconspicuous good-for-nothing playboy under the shadow of his father and brothers, who unwittingly became her disciple, only wanting to coast along. She taught him martial arts and military strategy, took him on adventures and solved cases, forcing him from a naive puppy into a ruthless general! But upon his first return from commanding an army, he cornered her in his tent, his gaze intense: "Master… how many things have you been hiding from me?" She reached for the military tally at his waist with her left hand, and offered him a cup of wine with her right: "My dear disciple, don't overthink it. Go to sleep; you can have anything in your dreams."

28. 578 暗 The Dark River’s Rising Star: Where the Other Shore Blooms 暗河新星之彼岸花开 Like a Fish in Water如余得水Female-Channel Fanfiction460k WordsCompleted Fan fiction with an original female lead, paired with Su Changhe. OOC warning! ⚠️ Su Huayue was just an ordinary college student, but she was so unlucky that she got struck by lightning while crossing the street! Then she was unexpectedly bound to System 007. To make matters worse, she was dumped into a dangerous, high-martial-arts world! She cried out in terror, “It’s starting without so much as a word? I’m just an ordinary person! Do you even care if I live or die?” “Don’t panic. There’s a sur 4.4kReads—Score289Shelves
29. 579 凌 When the Phoenix Sings in the Hall of Soaring Skies 凌霄殿上凤鸣时 Hua Zhijun画之隽Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Her mother spent half her life lowering her eyes, and that was a thorn in Jiang Youwei’s heart that never went away! To save her mother, she uses herself as bait and returns to the marquis’s residence, only to unexpectedly marry Gu Lingxiao, the crown prince who holds power over the entire court. He sees through her scheme at a glance and sneers, “After all your scheming, don’t you just want to climb into my bed?” As they spend day after day together, the cold-faced crown prince falls deeply in 5Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 580 掌 Palm Bait: A Record of Taming the Pampered One 掌心饵，驯娇记 Seventeen Sounds of Life十七声生Ancient Romance998k WordsCompleted [Gloomy eunuch ✖️ a palace maid who grows over time] Behind the deep palace walls, two broken souls become entangled and find a way to keep living amid the gray shadows of imperial power struggles. "Though the moss flower is tiny as a grain of rice, it still blooms like a peony." We may live humbly, hidden from the light, but we still live. A somewhat realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment novel. If you enjoy its subtle, tense atmosphere, step inside. 209.4kReads9.5Score38.4kShelves

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    I can't believe this isn't available! I wait for updates every day; it's really, really good.

31. 581 凤 The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alright! Coming!

32. 582 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    The author writes in a straightforward and interesting style, making it very addictive.

33. 583 白 White Moon, Brahma Star: An Obsession That Won't Fade 白月梵星：情瘾难消 Like a Fish in Water如余得水Female-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsOngoing OOC warning ⚠️ This work has been changed to a collection of stories based on film and television dramas. More stories will follow. One-on-one romance is the best, and with every stroke of the pen, I write toward a happy ending. If you like the sound of it, feel free to jump in. ① Bai Yue Fan Xing, pairing: Chong Zhao (completed) ② A Journey to Love, pairing: Li Tongguang (ongoing) 2.7kReads—Score245Shelves
34. 584 贵 After the Noble Consort Checked Out, the Coldhearted Emperor Begged Her to Come Back 贵妃娘娘摆烂后，冷厉君王低头哄 Returning South南归Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + sweet, doting romance] Jing Zhao transmigrated into a book as the villainous cannon-fodder supporting character, Consort Zhao. In the book, Consort Zhao was arrogant, overbearing, and jealous, yet supposedly adored by the emperor. [Not really.] She knew she was nothing more than a shield. Once the emperor's beloved, the heroine, entered the palace, he would kick Jing Zhao aside. In the end, she'd die horribly after being driven by jealousy to frame the heroine! To save 4.1kReads8.8Score329Shelves
35. 585 细 A Spy’s Survival Guide: Groveling at the Heir’s Feet Every Day 细作求生指南，每天都在跪舔世子 Clear Moonlight月影清辉Ancient Romance740k WordsCompleted [Possessive love | She runs, he chases; she can’t escape | Clear-headed maid × obsessive young master | Both are virgins] Lin Huaiyin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a marquis’s household. After suffering one humiliation after another, all she wanted was to stay alive. Cunning and smooth-tongued, she did her best to charm the young master, hoping to earn her freedom and avoid disaster. She thought she could finish what she came for and escape, but he held her tightly in his arms. “Y 558Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a great book. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a lowly maid, struggling to survive. To stay alive, she tries to seduce the prince, who becomes increasingly infatuated. However, the maid is unwilling to be confined to this large, luxurious mansion. She diligently saves money, waiting for an opportunity to escape… The funniest part is that the prince recognizes the disguised female protagonist at the city gate, pretending not to know her, and instead sends men to steal her travel permit. However, the two guards are useless; not only does the robbery fail, but they also expose themselves… The female protagonist tries to escape countless times, but each time she is caught, leading to a never-ending chase…

36. 586 唯 Only the Fragrance of Orchids 唯蜜兰香 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Some people, once you miss your chance with them, there’s no going back. So what if she’s a doctor? You didn’t cherish her when she was devoted to you. Now she’s walked away, and you’re crying your eyes out as you search for her… If you knew this would happen, why didn’t you treasure her from the start? 9Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 587 白 The White Moonlight Villainess Reborn at Max Level: Execute the Traitors and Win the Emperor’s Heart 白月光恶后满级重生，诛佞揽帝心 Niu Zai妞仔Ancient Romance255k WordsOngoing Also known as "Why Pick on the Empress? She Is the Wife the Emperor Raised and Dotes on" Devoted Love x Mutual Firsts x Growing Up Together x Young Married Couple x Emperor and Empress At twelve, Chu Xuansu takes it upon himself to care for five-year-old Cui Wantang in every way, driven by the youthful spirit roused within him. In her previous life, Cui Wantang followed Chu Xuansu everywhere, growing up pampered and nurtured by his love. She became pure-hearted and kind. Even when she envied oth 1.5kReads—Score118Shelves

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    The story is about two virgins. The female lead was raised by the male lead when she entered the palace as a child. They were childhood sweethearts and grew up together as a couple. The male lead doted on the female lead from beginning to end, while the female lead was arrogant and domineering, and she would never tolerate any disrespect from anyone.

38. 588 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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    Set in the prosperous and powerful dynasty where thinness was considered beautiful, the female protagonist, Su Yuan, was reincarnated into this world. Growing up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Later, she was chosen as a concubine for Prince Pei Jingheng of Qin through a selection process.

39. 589 女 The Female General and Her Male Soldiers 女将男兵 Nalan Young Master纳兰小哥Ancient Romance979k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger. Don’t read this during a meeting, it might suddenly make you laugh for a while.] Bu Fu grew up wandering from place to place and never backed down from a fight, so she got the name “Bu Fu.” She thought she was a boy until she was eight, when her brother told her she was a girl. She thought her brother was her real brother until she was ten, when he told her they weren’t related by blood. She thought that even if he wasn’t her real brother, he was 2.6kReads8.2Score507Shelves

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    A unique story about a female general; it made me laugh and cry, and it got better and better as I read on.

40. 590 媚 Enchanting Niangniang 媚娘倾倾 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted Take a prince as his apprentice, form a joint male-and-female logistics team, build a nationwide logistics network, create the most advanced war chariots, turn a cute child into a lucky charm, and help his divorced mother rise again. She’s dominating the ancient world of commerce! 17Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 591 枕 Pillowside Bliss: Your Graceful Beauty Has Me Bending at the Waist 枕清欢：卿善窈窕，引君折腰 Grapefruit March西柚三月Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + possessive, unhinged love + decadent palace intrigue + past and present lives] In her previous life, she watched countless sunrises and sunsets with him and traveled across many mountains and rivers. The solitary smoke rising over the desert, the sun setting over the long river, autumn waters stretching beneath the endless sky: it all remained vivid in her mind. Back then, to save him, she gave him a Heartbinding Gu, tying their lives together. After spending a lifeti 848Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 592 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves

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    Personally, I think they are all very good-looking ancient romance novels.

43. 593 杏 Apricot Blossoms Fall Upon My Sleeves, My Love Plucks a Branch 杏花落满袖，卿卿折枝头 Grapefruit March西柚三月Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing [Deep Palace Romance] [Tangled Love] [A Touch of Angst] [Happy Ending] I once sent an apricot branch to you in the depths of spring, its ink still glistening with dew. Since we parted, the blossoms have fallen like snow time and again, yet I never knew they had covered the lonely mountain. The breeze whispers, the rain drizzles, and old fences and new buds stand unevenly side by side. I want to entrust my longing to an oriole, but fear even the bird would laugh at my foolishness... 126Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 594 难 The Difficult Homeowner Became My Beloved Wife 难缠女业主终成我娇妻 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Urban69k WordsCompleted A no-nonsense man meets an elite woman. When these “enemies” meet, they can’t stop arguing. A twist of fate leads to a hilarious, heart-wrenching romance full of playful banter, and they ultimately become the perfect couple! The ordinary guy’s spring comes on a little too strong!!! 17Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 34.5kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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    The female lead is a time traveler, and the male lead is a reincarnated character. It's super good, and the male lead has many nicknames 😆😆😆

46. 596 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Wicked, and the Cold Emperor Loves Her to the Extreme 娘娘娇又坏，冷情帝王狠狠爱 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Newly completed novel, new release, low rating.] [Sweet romance] The great beauty Xiao Ronghua was married off. When the new emperor ascended the throne, Xiao Ronghua entered the palace as empress and became the wife of the young, handsome emperor, a man cold in both appearance and heart. Everyone knew the new emperor had little interest in women and was abstemious, surely a wise ruler devoted to the nation and its people who would never be swayed by beauty. So no one worried about it. Xiao Ro 6.7kReads9.0Score804Shelves

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    This book is incredibly addictive; I'm going to read all of this author's other books too. I rarely read historical romance novels, but this one truly resonated with me. A heads-up: if you don't like overly sweet and angsty stories, don't read this, because it's absolutely overflowing with sweetness! The storyline is clear and concise, progressing along the lines of the emperor and empress's carefully nurtured yet honest and loving relationship after marriage, depicting their sweet romance and the development of the nation, culminating in the unification of the world. What's most touching is the emperor's unwavering and unconditional love for the female lead from beginning to end, showering her with boundless favor, a lifelong commitment to one person. Their love is genuine and straightforward, with smooth communication and direct expressions of affection. It's very comfortable to read. It truly feels like a beautiful fairy tale. The female lead is a reincarnation with memories of her past life as a mercenary; she's resourceful, capable, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. The male lead is an unfavored crown prince who endures over 20 years to finally gain power; he's equally resourceful and capable. I absolutely love it.

47. 597 山 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 55Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Two historical romance novels focusing on political intrigue, featuring entirely local characters and intelligent protagonists. The first: A Tyrannical Ruler, Ministers Slay the Dragon (updated for several months due to exam preparation, resulting in a lack of readers; now complete, with a satisfying ending). The second: An Ancient Female Spy Infiltrates the Enemy Camp for Eight Years, Only to Find She Can No Longer Prove Her Identity; What Should She Do?

48. 598 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

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    Both books are reread, and they're both great! [Eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji]

49. 599 王 The Princess Consort Is Poor and Miserable, and Loves to Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger 王妃她又穷又苦，还喜欢扮猪吃虎 Knowing My Heart安知我意Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Wen Yu, the chancellor's son famous throughout the capital, was a good-for-nothing who spent all day shirking his studies and loafing around. The night before, her father had just dragged her out of a brothel. The next day, she passed the imperial examinations and came first. Not a single person in the capital believed she could place first. They all marveled that she had such a good father! Even Wen Yu herself found it hard to believe. She couldn't help asking her father, “Did you bribe the exa 4.7kReads9.2Score468Shelves

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    The second best political intrigue book I've read so far. The female lead is very intelligent and somewhat charming, but after reading it, you'll remember the basic human nature.

50. 600 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score367Shelves

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    A story about a manipulative male lead and a crazy female lead. The female lead is a pampered princess, and the male lead is the son of a prime minister. It's super sweet!

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