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1. 301 小 The Bittersweet Rise of a Little Beggar to Her Royal Highness 小乞丐升职公主殿下的一路心酸史 Wuting Mountain雾亭山Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no golden finger, no transmigration] [Strong female lead and strong male lead] [A princess from the dying dynasty, skilled in both medicine and poison, plus a cool yet gentle male lead] There is both sweetness and angst, with a serious, political-intrigue-focused plot. The story is about building a career, with plenty of detail and loose ends that will be tied up. One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other, and there are no third parties. Read without worr 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is not the traditional domineering CEO type. On the contrary, he respects women, loves women, and has compassion for the world. He is a person who is willing to uphold justice for the sake of the stability of the court and the clarity of the world.

2. 302 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

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   A highly-rated historical romance novel on Tomato! Fans of historical romance novels shouldn't miss this!!! ✨✨✨

3. 303 强 After Sleeping with the Prince, the Female Yama Flees with Her Child 强睡王爷后，女阎君带崽溜了 Elegant Blossoms素雅花开Ancient Romance194k WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + metaphysics + adorable children + male lead hates women but isn't allergic to her + satisfying revenge] The Underworld's top-ranking Lady Yama fakes her death to escape her grueling 996 work schedule and skip work! But her magic goes haywire, and her soul transmigrates into the body of a drugged good-for-nothing legitimate daughter. From the start, she ends up in bed with a chaste God of War who throws up whenever he touches a woman. She gets him for free and runs. What a thril 4.9kReads—Score385Shelves

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   Highly recommended!

4. 304 谢 General Xie's Wife Brings Their Twins to Join His Army 谢少将家娘子带着龙凤胎来随军了 Gu Tangtang顾棠糖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Original title: [Peach-Colored Dreams on the Pillow] Everyone in Baishi Town knows that when Xie Zhenhe was young, he was a vicious stray dog who loved to fight. Everyone feared him. His grandmother was afraid someone would beat him to death one day and leave no one to bury him, so she traded half a sack of grain for a little bride for him. Ning Tao came to the Xie family when she was twelve. She and Xie Zhenhe were childhood sweethearts, more or less, and they even had twins, a boy and a girl. 33.4kReads8.4Score4.1kShelves
5. 305 念 Thinking of You as Before 念卿如故 Yun Mofengxi云墨凤兮Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, an heir to a family of physicians becomes the lowliest illegitimate daughter in the household. Her father doesn’t care about her, her older sister bullies her, and a scumbag blocks her way. When forced into marriage, Jiang Nianqing acts decisively. She drugs the “poor scholar,” leaves him money for the night, and escapes her living hell to enjoy her freedom. Four years later, the reigning Prince Jing tosses a hairpin missing a piece of agate in front of her. The man stares 1.3kReads9.1Score125Shelves
6. 306 云 Where the Clouds and Mist Gather 云烟处 Yue Qingmeng月清梦Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted [Jianghu + political intrigue + mystery + sweet romance + ensemble cast] A gentle, refined crown prince vs. his clever, quick-witted junior sister After receiving a secret letter, he rushed to Liangzhou. His master hurriedly sent his junior sister down the mountain to help. She knew medicine and martial arts, but was even better at drinking and running away. He never expected that before she’d had her fill of fun, her senior brother would be poisoned... An upright official praised by all con 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Do you like martial arts intrigue, suspense, and romance? Although he is a high-ranking prince, he only has one trusted guard by his side. He wants to go to the countryside to find his lost sister, but he is surrounded by dangers and difficulties. There are endless mysteries in the countryside and constant struggles in the palace. With only a female junior sister disguised as a man to help him, what kind of bloody storms will they experience?

7. 307 盼 Longing to Be a Widow 盼寡 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + adorable babies + ridiculous comedy] Princess Consort Mu, who's waiting to get promoted, get rich, and outlive her husband, asks the heavens in exasperation every day: When will the prince finally kick the bucket so I can rise to the top? Six years ago, at a palace banquet, Xie Jieyi was tricked into Mu Heng's bed and forced into marriage, only to be sent away on their wedding night. Six years later, Mu Heng is critically ill, and Xie Jieyi returns in triumph with their adorable twi 6.8kReads9.2Score982Shelves
8. 308 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.7kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves

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   Two ancient Chinese romance novels that really captivated me: one is a mystery/detective story, and the other features a female protagonist who is the matriarch of a household while her husband dotes on his concubine. Watch as she gradually awakens and fights back.

9. 309 东 After Becoming a Maid in the Eastern Palace, She Became the Crown Prince’s Dearest 东宫为婢后，成了太子心尖宠 Lazy Big Cat懒大猫Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Mad-dog Crown Prince x Sweet, adorable palace maid] After offending a eunuch in the Imperial Household Department, Pingxi is sent to the Eastern Palace to care for the deposed crown prince imprisoned there. One of his legs is crippled, and he suffers from a strange illness that makes him kill people at the slightest provocation. After entering the Eastern Palace, Pingxi's only hope is to turn twenty-five, leave the palace, and reunite with her family. The first time she sees the crown prince, h 22.6kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves
10. 310 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves
11. 311 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.7kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
12. 312 小 The Sweet and Obedient Maid Has the Chaste Heir's Heart Racing 小通房又乖又软，禁欲世子心狂跳 Water, Clouds, and Mist水云雾Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [Both leads sexually inexperienced, household and palace intrigue, growing-up romance, arrogant young heir × clever maid who plays the pig to eat the tiger] In her fifth year at the marquis’s residence, Youli has risen from the lowest-ranked maid responsible for sweeping and cleaning to the most favored senior maid at the side of the heir of the Marquis of Yong’an. She has reached a small peak in her career as a servant. She is quite content with her life and dares not ask for much more. She pl 4.1kReads8.8Score361Shelves

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    It's a great story. The female lead is the male lead's maid. Once, the male lead is framed, and the female lead becomes his concubine. The male lead dotes on her, teaching her to read and managing his business. Later, the male lead passes the imperial examination with top honors and is betrothed to the female lead. The female lead leaves pregnant, and the male lead believes she is dead. Years later, the male lead is appointed as the prefect of the county where the female lead lived. Only then does he learn the truth, and the two rekindle their romance.

13. 313 宠 Favoring a Concubine and Ruining Your Wife? The Madam Takes Her Money and Marries a Worthy Man 宠妾灭妻？夫人收拾银钱嫁贵婿 Just Right and Not Too Late适宜与不迟Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no love at first sight ❌ marriage first, love later] Xue Fuling thinks that, as the concubine-born daughter of a sixth-rank official, she has been fairly lucky. Before she married, her stepmother never mistreated her. Afterward, her husband treated her with courtesy and respect. Compared with most concubine-born daughters these days, her life has gone quite smoothly. What more could she want? But everything changed after her husband's childhood sweetheart, his 67Reads6.4Score—Shelves
14. 314 一 I Opened My Eyes to Find I Had a Husband and a Baby 一睁眼，我竟然有了夫君和崽崽 Xie Jinan谢今安Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted The story opens with Yaoyao having been in the book for three years! General Shen falls in love with Yaoyao at first sight! The kids are all Yaoyao's! QAQ [Adorable kids + sweet romance + heartwarming + love at first sight + one-on-one romance + fictional setting] [Delicate little crybaby × doting great general] Yun Yaoyao, a shy little crybaby, wakes up to find she's become a minor cannon-fodder character in a novel she just read. The absurd part is... She closes her eyes, opens them, and has t 1.8kReads8.8Score118Shelves
15. 315 且 Let the Good Times Roll 且尽欢 Stars Fill the Sky漫天星禾Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Historical romance, redemption and tragic love Xu Jinhuan, a noblewoman from Yangzhou, loses her entire family overnight. Taking another person's identity and the assumed name Aman, she ends up a lowly maid in the Loyal and Brave Marquis's household. A stolen jade bangle draws her into a whirlpool of false accusations and murder. The Marquis's third son, Yun Yang, is cold and inscrutable. His keen eyes seem able to pierce through all her layers of disguise, and his probing hot-and-cold manner le 10Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Her mother's indifference and blame were like a sharp blade, deeply piercing her heart and making her feel like a lonely, helpless, and unloved abandoned child.

16. 316 山 May the Mountains and Rivers Keep You Safe 山河予卿安 Qing Shu庆姝Ancient Romance106k WordsOngoing In her past life, she had been blind, helping a scumbag seize the throne and meeting a tragic end in which both she and her child died. This time, she plots her every move amid treacherous schemes and turmoil, determined to make those who gave her old wounds pay. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently watched this, and it's really good!

17. 317 欲 Trying to Tempt the Crown Prince, This Little Cat Is So Sweet and Soft 欲撩太子，猫猫她又软又娇 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Sweet Romance + Raising the Heroine + No Misunderstandings + A Whiny Heroine + Powerful Hero Who Dotes Only on Her [Cool, chaste, and calculating Crown Prince × Flirtatious woman who transmigrates as a soft and delicate cat] The heroine's job is to eat, drink, sleep, and flirt with the male lead. She's not a strong, independent heroine, so readers who mind should give this a pass. The moment Mei Susu opens her eyes, she sees a handsome man fresh from his bath. Just as she's letting her imaginati 5.8kReads9.0Score531Shelves

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    This novel's premise is absolutely brilliant! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the crown prince's beloved pet. By spending enough time with the male lead, she can regain her human form. The moment she opens her eyes, she stumbles upon a sensual scene of the handsome crown prince emerging from a bath. As a modern person who loves money and lust, Su Su's eyes light up the moment she sees the prince, who possesses both good looks and wealth, and she immediately clings to his coattails. From then on, she spends her days rubbing against his abs and touching his chest muscles, living a blissful life. The male lead is always puzzled by how clever his pet Su Su is. Until one day, Su Su suddenly transforms into a human in his arms, and from then on, their relationship begins to become quite complicated…

18. 318 世 The Heir Is Hard to Tame, and the Commandery Princess Is Hard to Placate 世子难驯，郡主难哄 Rainbow Lili彩虹里里Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Money-loving, pleasure-seeking commandery princess VS patient, scheming heir] [Mutual salvation] Synopsis One: The most pampered noblewoman in the capital is none other than Zhao Qihuang, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an. The most distinguished young man in the capital is none other than Wei Lanzhou, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo. Their personalities are worlds apart, and they can't stand each other. She thinks he's a hypocritical, deep-in-thought, smiling tiger. He mo 3.3kReads8.6Score371Shelves
19. 319 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance857k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score271Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two powerful figures

20. 320 快 Quick Transmigration: Being a Villainess Is Hard! The Side Character Gives Up and Turns the Tables 快穿：恶女难当！路人甲摆烂逆袭 Spicy, Sweet, and Bitter辛辣甜涩Ancient Romance130k WordsOngoing [Slow-burn quick transmigration with no System + traditional historical romance in an alternate setting + devoted 1v1 pairing + a touch of fantasy] [The writing is a little leisurely paced, but it’s worth the read. Thank you for your patience.] [Free-spirited, unconventional witch vs. a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, deeply devoted divine official] A Ling, a minor grudge demon from the Moon Realm, is coerced by the Moon Lord Molu into sending her soul to the Sun Realm for a hundred years. She —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like historical romance, you can check this out. It's a very solid traditional historical romance novel [no system + pure historical romance + slow-paced transmigration] with a slight fantasy main plot. The writing is super realistic and vivid. The female lead is free-spirited, rebellious, and interesting. Most importantly, it's not brainless. Moreover, it's a rare 1v1 story with both leads being virgins in a quick transmigration novel. You won't regret reading it!

21. 321 科 The Imperial Exams: From Poor Scholar to Shocking the Entire Court 科举：从寒门书生到惊爆满朝文武 Little Zhang Under the Night Lamp夜灯下的小张Historical166k WordsOngoing (Imperial examinations + farming + no System + transmigration) (Has a CP; the male lead is devoted and never flirts around) Though Landowner Lin's family is fabulously wealthy, every member of the clan is short, plump, and sturdy, looking like they were born lucky! But his son, Lin Bei, is strikingly handsome, tall and elegant, and stands out in any crowd. Gazing at his reflection in the water, Lin Bei couldn't help sighing: A man who isn't charming in his youth has wasted it. His wet nurse 873Reads—Score111Shelves

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    This one is alright.

22. 322 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 76.9kReads9.1Score10.9kShelves
23. 323 和 After Our Divorce, My Former General Husband Begged Me to Give Us Another Chance 和离后，前夫将军求着我破镜重圆 Ying Shuwang应舒望Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No pocket dimension + no System + groveling pursuit + both leads are each other's first and only] When Bai Su woke up, she found herself in the body of a treacherous minister's concubine-born daughter. Her husband despised her, and her mother-in-law was even trying to arrange a concubine for him. Bai Su went to find Zhao Yun. “I want a divorce!” Zhao Yun looked up. “What did you say? Say that again.” Bai Su stared straight at him. “I. Want. A. Divorce!” Her husband sneered. “I haven't even sett 24.7kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    The first completed novel, feel free to jump in! It's a female-centric story; the heroine is the illegitimate daughter of a treacherous official, her family is raided, and the male lead despises her for being timid and weak. They haven't consummated their marriage for three years. The heroine is reborn into this world and divorces him on her very first day. Disguised as a man, she rises to become a female imperial envoy. Later, the male lead experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing" moment. The second novel is a younger-older-younger-male relationship, quite interestingly written.

24. 324 伴 Beside the Bright Moon 伴明月 Spicy Fish Fillets香辣鱼片Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Pure and innocent little princess x cold-faced, devoted bodyguard] [One-on-one sweet romance x mutual healing x two hearts finding their way to each other] Princess Lin Qingsui of Huai'an had a mother who was the most majestic empress in the realm, and an older brother who was heir to the throne of the Great Jing dynasty and its future emperor. She was a princess of Great Jing, born to a life of unparalleled privilege. When the little princess turned fifteen, a bodyguard joined her side. The yo 2.1kReads8.9Score397Shelves

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    Is nobody reading this book?? Believe me, you'll be hooked after reading the synopsis. Don't be fooled by the ratings, you absolutely must give it a try! The male and female leads are both adorable, the emotions are delicate, the pacing is smooth, and there's a strong sense of connection throughout. [Heart emojis]

25. 325 昭 Zhaozhao Waits for Your Return 昭昭待君归 Su Asu苏阿苏Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing [Ensemble character growth x historical political intrigue x love of country and family x sibling bonds x childhood friends x steadfast friendship x teacher and student turned enemies x everyone focused on their careers x no rivalry between women] [Reader’s guide] 1. A gentle, slow-brewing story with understated romance: sweet at first, then heartbreaking. 2. A richly drawn ensemble cast, each following their own path and bearing their own burdens. After the Seven Kingdoms War, the State of Zh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Slow pace x Sweet at first, then bittersweet x Ensemble growth x Historical political intrigue x Everyone focused on their careers x Patriotism x Unexpected twists of fate x Mutual redemption x Sibling affection x Childhood sweethearts x Teacher-student conflict x No female rivalry] Beneath the surface of court intrigue and power struggles, the core of this book remains "love" and "growth." There are no truly evil characters; everyone is pushed forward, and no one's fate is justified. It's not a traditional "feel-good" novel, because every "win" comes at the cost of "loss." Those who are lost will not return, but those who remain can still move forward. Dedicated to those of us who are unafraid of loss and bravely forge our own paths. [Progress] Currently in the second volume of the main storyline, with a backlog of chapters and stable updates.

26. 326 京 The Capital's Number-One Playboy and His Mischief-Making Wife 京城第一纨绔作妖夫妇 Spicy Dofu Milk麻辣逗福乳Ancient Romance201k WordsOngoing [Vicious Female Lead] [Unhinged and Mad] [Tears Apart Hypocrites and Torments Scum] [Clear-Headed, Not Love-Brained] [Sweet Romance] Yan Zhi became the vicious female lead in the original story, destined to drink poison and meet her end. She landed in a desperate situation from the very start: after a night of entanglement, she lost her virginity and stabbed her biological father with a hairpin. She secretly swore to track down that man and make him pay dearly! But when they met again, she was t 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't want to read about power struggles and domestic intrigue? Read this! On their wedding night, Rong Chengyun confronts Yan Zhi, bluntly stating he won't love her and only married her to quell rumors. Yan Zhi, refusing to back down, cleverly ties the prince to the bed and teases him. The two play the role of a ridiculous couple in the capital, appearing utterly useless to outsiders, but in reality, they both harbor secrets. Until the prince exposes her true feelings, asking if she's pretending not to know him, the story suddenly becomes incredibly exciting! #Anti-clichéAncientRomance #LightheartedRecommendation

27. 327 男 Who Needs a Man When Eunuchs Are Better? The Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 男人哪有太监香！权臣大人使劲宠 Clear Skies, Clear Skies晴好晴好Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted [Both are each other’s one and only] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Both have secret identities] + [A power couple] + [Older man] A powerful, mesmerizingly beautiful eunuch of the highest rank (a fake eunuch) × the bright, clever, wealthy only daughter of a marquis To keep her nightmares from coming true, Helan Mingzhu decides to marry as soon as possible. After kicking to the curb a seemingly easygoing Young Master Zhou, who already has a mistress, she resolutely turns to the all-powerful governor 71.3kReads9.2Score14.3kShelves

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    I previously recommended four books, and here's another one I just finished reading—it's absolutely amazing! It's a super female-centric story, featuring a wealthy and powerful woman who's incredibly rich. You definitely won't regret investing in it!

28. 328 晕 Good Grief, the Little One I Picked Up Keeps Trying to Overstep His Place 晕，捡来的小崽子天天想以下犯上 Ying Shuwang应舒望Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted [General's illegitimate daughter VS legitimate prince] [Both leads are devoted to each other + younger male lead + raising him + healing + redemption + sweet romance] On the very first day after transmigrating, Yun Zhao killed the biological father who had murdered the original owner. The original owner's mother told her that Ma Dagou, that beast, wasn't her real father. She was the descendant of a loyal family, and she should go to the capital to find her true father. Using traditional craft te 897Reads8.8Score132Shelves
29. 329 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves
30. 330 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.6kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves

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31. 331 刘 Liu Yu: Finding My Way at 35 刘裕：35岁不迷茫 Sun Lang Zichu孙郎子楚Historical141k WordsCompleted The toughest emperor in Chinese history: Liu Yu. He founded his dynasty through a hundred battles, rising from an impoverished gambler to become an emperor. He shattered the rigid class system of the Jin Dynasty and founded the Song, where men of humble birth could rise and take charge. Liu Yu's story has war, political intrigue, beautiful women, and great ambition, but no made-up history. Xie Lingyun, Tao Yuanming, Pei Songzhi, Wang Zhen'e, Tan Daoji, Liu Muzhi, Shen Yue, and many others appear 242Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's quite interesting that famous figures like Tao Yuanming and Xie Lingyun were once subordinates of Liu Yu, and that they were contemporaries. [Laughing emoji]

32. 332 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a completely handwritten ancient romance novel; the author, who had been away for two years, is back and resuming updates [laughs].

33. 333 重 Reborn, I Married the Crown Prince Again, Still Unaware He Had a Crush on Me 重生再嫁太子，竟还不知他暗恋我 Xiaoqing Who Leaves Nothing Out一字不漏的小清Ancient Romance190k WordsOngoing [Reborn for Revenge + Male Lead Has a Secret Crush + The Heroine Falls in Love After Marriage] She has been reborn. She'll be the Crown Princess again, and revenge is her mission! Her enemies? Killing them with one stroke would be too easy! She'll take her time. Strip them of their titles, ruin their reputations, uncover the conspiracy behind it all piece by piece, string every last enemy together, and send them to a mass grave to feed the wolves! The Crown Prince is about to die! What? A ma 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has perfectly normal values, and it's neither cliché nor melodramatic!

34. 334 皇 The Emperor Is a Delicate Little Wife: His Beloved Plans to Become Emperor 皇上是个小娇妻：心尖宠要当皇帝 Han Gu汉姑Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [Extra Sweet] The male lead appears in Chapter 5, falls for her in Chapter 6, and the two start getting sweet together in Chapter 7. At first, Manyuan only wanted to be a little county magistrate, to govern her corner of the world in peace and tranquility. Later, all she wanted was to spend her life with Li Yu. But after hitting rock bottom, she realized she still needed to hold power in her own hands. So she turned her gaze to the man on the dragon throne. The emperor 113Reads—Score161Shelves

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    The sweet daily life of the innocent emperor and the female lead

35. 335 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    These are all quite good, with positive values and the female leads aren't naive or overly sweet. Different tastes and genres exist, so there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

36. 336 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves

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    A 20+ year veteran bookworm highly recommends this! Go for it! Whenever I'm in a reading slump, I reread these! I've already read them countless times! My personal preferences: 1. The authors' writing is solid (all three authors are good writers). 2. The logic is relatively sound (none of the three books have major plot holes). 3. There's a romantic pairing, and both characters are virgins (the male lead's appearances are less frequent in the early parts of books 2 and 3, but it doesn't hinder the plot's progression; all three are virgins). 4. I don't like mindless stories (the male and female leads in these three books are intelligent).

37. 337 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
38. 338 医 The Beautiful Doctor Who Masters Both Medicine and Poison: My General Is Under My Protection 医毒双绝俏佳人，我的将军我罩着 Sailamuyun赛拉慕蒽Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing Sweet romance + comedy + historical setting + satisfying revenge The undefeated general who guards the nation is drugged by a traitor and, while unconscious, is found by a sweet, delicate young woman. Thinking of the subordinates who died a tragic death, the general is consumed by rage. But the young woman brings him back from the brink with just a few quick moves. She turns out to be a top-tier doctor! As she travels down the mountain with the general, she uses her exceptional medical skills a 7Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My recent favorite! A hilarious historical romance! You think she's frivolous? No! Her values ​​are incredibly upright! You think she's very serious? She's a bit eccentric! The general is extremely virtuous! Sweet and doting, she's the only one who truly loves you!

39. 339 穿 After I Transmigrate, the Prince Dotes on Me 穿越后，王爷宠我上天 Fragrant Sun香太阳Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing Other people who transmigrate become princesses or commandery princesses, with endless wealth and luxury. But when it is her turn, she transmigrates into the body of a corpse covered in wounds! When she wakes, rats are still gnawing at her body! Her body's original owner was schemed against by her stepmother and stepsister, and nearly lost her life. Now that she has arrived in the original owner's body, she will settle the score on her behalf! The Li residence is a den of wolves. First, she has 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good, very enjoyable.

40. 340 心 The Scheming Beauty's Conquest Notes 心机美人的攻略手札 Drink a Little Less Milk Tea少喝1点奶茶Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Jiang Fu swore from a young age that she would climb the social ladder and marry into a powerful family. She was willing to use any means necessary. On the eve of the Jiang family’s legitimate daughter’s wedding, the groom’s side was rocked by a scandal of epic proportions. Jiang Ruyue, who had been pampered all her life, immediately refused to marry him. So the Jiang family secretly brought back Jiang Fu, the concubine-born daughter who had been raised far away. The Jiang family looked down on 4.9kReads9.3Score637Shelves

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    These are all quite good, with positive values ​​and the female leads aren't naive or overly sweet. Different tastes and genres exist, so there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

41. 341 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves
42. 342 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 56.5kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves
43. 343 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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    Wanwan is not Wanwan, and Wanwan is not Wanwan. A hilarious story of soul swapping, rebirth, and revenge against scumbags [a masterpiece by Que Shi][laughing and crying]

44. 344 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves
45. 345 河 Peace and Prosperity in a Flourishing Age 河清海晏时和岁丰 A Will to Live Forever长生有意Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing Changning was never destined to know peace. War will not let this age find peace, either. I will be the hero of this age and forge a new world. I will play a game of strategy, using the lives of everyone on the board to pave a road to a golden age. I am leaving. I will resign from the palace and go. Xiao Mingyan: I am the princess of Great Xiao. Since I have enjoyed the offerings of the people, I must shoulder a great responsibility. I am on the board, but I will not let others manipulate me. I 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm begging you, even though it's not finished yet, it's really good.

46. 346 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.8kReads9.1Score745Shelves
47. 347 笨 The Foolish Beauty Was Doted on by a Mad Prince After Her Substitute Marriage 笨蛋美人替嫁后被疯批王爷宠上天 Mo Qi Jun莫栖君Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation of With You, We Journey Beneath the Bright Moon is now open for reservations. Original novel of the Spring Hues series of animated dramas; print edition signed] [Swapped bridal identities + marriage for good fortune + love after marriage] [An adorably clueless beauty who charms people without realizing it VS a double-standard, mad prince] Qiao Yun fell and injured her head as a child. Her father showed her no affection, her stepmother had no love for her, and she beca 57.5kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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    Absolutely amazing! I absolutely adore the male lead!!

48. 348 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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    They're all great, but my favorite is "Palace Beauty".

49. 349 救 Help! The Heartless Emperor Coaxes Me to Take the Phoenix Throne Day and Night 救命！薄情帝王他日夜哄我坐凤位 Wouldn't It Bother Me to Write About My Own Cooking?我写的菜我不难受吗Ancient Romance273k WordsOngoing [Glamorous, spoiled, willful concubine x devoted, ruthless, unhinged emperor. Mutual devotion + male lead reborn + winning her back + both leads devoted only to each other + doting romance + no physical or emotional abuse + happy ending] Heng Yang had a dream. In it, she was the Consort Yuan who flaunted the emperor's favor and threw her weight around in the palace. Just as she was reclining prettily on a chaise longue, ready to give Lady Lu, who had once mocked her, a good beating, she suddenly 10.3kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The male lead, the emperor, personally intervenes to help the female lead in her palace intrigue. I've never seen a male lead who dotes on the female lead so much. It's incredibly sweet, and the female lead is especially adorable. [Admiration][Admiration]

50. 350 九 The Eunuch of a Thousand Years Is Bewitchingly Beautiful 九千岁他百媚千娇 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (A deranged villain who is a real eunuch × a cat-demon empress, both inexperienced, happy ending) (A redemption story focused mainly on the romance. The male lead is a villain through and through, with no redemption. The female lead is carefree and oblivious. No pointless side characters. The storybook world isn't the real mortal realm. Some scenes are quite bloody, so read with care.) He had once been a demon living in hell, a maggot in filthy mud, a loathsome walking corpse, a killing machine 10.6kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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