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1. 351 变 After Turning Into a Cat, I Was Kissed Senseless by My Archenemy, the Crown Prince! 变成猫后，被死对头太子吸晕了！ Drunk, Gazing at the Moon over Chang'an醉看长安月Two Male Leads521k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + adorable pet + devoted to each other in body and soul + sworn enemies turned lovers + a hot-tempered general as the bottom x an obsessive crown prince as the top] Lu Zhiwan was a proud, unruly young general. One day, he was ambushed and fell off a cliff… The good news: he was still alive. The bad news: he had turned into a little kitten. The even worse news: the little kitten had fallen into the hands of his sworn enemy, the crown prince. Now that he was a cat, Lu Zhiwan ran wi 7.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   The first book is a dual male protagonist novel, and the second is a palace intrigue novel. With 310,000 readers, its quality is undeniable. [Think about it carefully.]

2. 352 抢 Stealing Another Man's Wife Is Wrong, But It Sure Feels Right 抢别人媳妇不礼貌，但是，真香 The Phone's Owner是机主本人Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted Ju Yue was so beautiful that her fiancé worried people would say he was marrying her for her looks. So, on their wedding day, he deliberately left her waiting outside the marquis’s residence to show that he didn’t care about beauty. Even worse, he led his virtuous and demure cousin inside first to perform the wedding rites. Could Ju Yue put up with that? Absolutely not! She made a scene on the spot and demanded to break off the engagement. The young tyrant Lou Buqi happened to be passing by. He 6.1kReads8.5Score517Shelves

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   On their wedding night, just as he was about to pounce on her, she impatiently slapped his hand away and yelled, "Green lotus leaves float on the water, a male toad embraces a female toad's waist, do you want to be the male toad?!" It's really good, the theme is novel, very humorous, highly recommended! (^▽^)👍

3. 353 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 11.2kReads8.0Score1.1kShelves

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   Super addictive! The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and has a secret crush on her for two lifetimes. He missed his chance in the previous life, but was reborn to pursue and pamper her. He even steals her away in the street and then goes to the palace to ask for a marriage decree. He's been plotting this for a long time and is incredibly possessive. He cherishes and protects the female lead with all his heart. It's super sweet and incredibly doting. Highly recommended! [Sending heart]

4. 354 仙 A Fairy Hired Me to Online-Date the Crown Prince, but He's Into Men 仙子雇我和太子殿下网恋，他断袖 Colors Like Dust颜色如尘Ancient Romance456k WordsOngoing [One-on-One, Both Pure, Identity Reveals, Sweet Romance, Mutual Flirting, The Male Lead Bows to Love] To repay a life debt, Wen Xian, who has just transmigrated to another world, has to swallow her pride and do something big. She has to flirt on Ye Qinghe's behalf with that cold-faced crown prince, a living king of hell with immense power and ruthless methods! Wen Xian: "I'll give it a try." Let's just hope trying doesn't turn into dying. * A jade token, and voices carried over a thousand miles. 378Reads—Score103Shelves

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   The Crown Prince, as radiant as the bright moon, only rose in rank for three months. He's absolutely smitten with the female lead; it's a really good read! Come and watch! Super sweet and incredibly sweet romance!

5. 355 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.4kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
6. 356 穿 Book Transmigration: The Sickly Villain Is My Ex 穿书：病娇反派是我前任 I'm Really a Salted Fish真的是咸鱼Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Su Tao transmigrated into a sweet cultivation novel. She thought she'd have a magical treasure in one hand and a handsome immortal in the other. Just thinking about it made her giddy. But instead, she'd become the disposable ex-girlfriend of the book's biggest villain? And she'd arrived just as the original host dumped this villainous ancestor and sealed her own fate. She wanted to howl at the sky: I'm done with this! Just as she turned tail and prepared to sneak away “Ding! Hello, Host. Welcome 1.2kReads9.2Score136Shelves

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   The first book I read was absolutely amazing, the only one where I didn't skip any chapters. All of these are novels I've finished reading; they're highly recommended, you absolutely must read them!

7. 357 被 After My Birth Mother Claimed Me, I Became the Talk of the Capital 被亲娘认回后，我成了京城万人迷 Lord Yilan苡澜大人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A Zhu was born a little princess. Her mother doted on her, her brothers and sisters protected her, and she was truly a treasured, pampered child of noble birth. Sadly, she was frail and died young. When she opened her eyes, she had become the daughter of the former dynasty’s Princess Ancheng and her ex-husband. Her younger half-sister saw her as a thorn in her side, constantly making trouble and plotting against her. Her mother claimed to love her, but was actually full of schemes: she brought A 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Super addictive!! The first book features a cunning, obsessive, and sharp-tongued male lead who falls in love with the female lead at first sight and has harbored a secret crush on her for two lifetimes. He's reborn and forcefully takes her in, pursuing and spoiling her relentlessly. He even staged a public abduction to steal her away from home, then stormed into the palace to beg for a marriage decree. His schemes are meticulously planned and he's incredibly possessive. He cherishes and protects the female lead, while also subtly seducing her in various ways. It's super sweet and I love it! Highly recommended! [Sending hearts]

8. 358 青 Childhood Sweethearts to Lovers: Returning with a Jade in His Arms 青梅变竹马，朝阳抱玉归 Widowed, But Not Lonely鳏寡非孤独Ancient Romance390k WordsOngoing [Female Disguise, Iron-Blooded Heir × Male Disguise, Downtrodden Sixth Prince] [Historical Romance, Alternate Setting | Pure Historical Romance, no transmigration, no System | Both are chaste in body and heart, each other's first and only love | Includes war and court intrigue. The plot is fictional, so please don't nitpick the details.] Xie Yu is the "only son" of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household. She has disguised herself as a boy since childhood and is destined to defend the northwest in 784Reads—Score109Shelves

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   You can try this book.

9. 359 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Book, the Wicked Princess Is Stolen Away by a Powerful Minister 穿书恶毒公主被权臣强取豪夺了 Sheng Mian盛眠Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing [Vicious, spoiled, domineering princess x Patient, restrained, unhinged loyal puppy] [Clear-headed heroine] [Political marriage + Nation and family + A little scheming] As the most beloved little princess of Great Yan, Zhao Lingzhao is spoiled and domineering. She sets her sights on Song Yu, a top scholar renowned for his talent and even more famous for his good looks. Song, the top scholar, comes from a poor family and has a cool, aloof manner. Everyone says Princess Yong'an has forced him into 15.1kReads—Score1.8kShelves

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   The characters are well-developed, there's no forced melodrama, and the romance unfolds gradually. A gem of a story, highly recommended.

10. 360 旧 Moonlight of Yesteryear: The Empress’s Thirteen Husbands 旧时月：女帝十三夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing [Female-led + feel-good revenge story + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] “What I want is not your protection. I want the people of this realm to bow before me and pledge their allegiance...” Guan Li shakily rose to her feet. Her hands, hidden beneath her ornate sleeves, were covered in blood. She glanced back at the young imperial uncle she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a pale blue gauze robe strode in and caught Guan Li as 160Reads—Score108Shelves

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    Look at this, "What I want is not your protection, what I want is for the world to bow down and submit..." Guan Li stood up tremblingly, her hands under her gorgeous sleeves covered in blood. She turned back to look at the little royal uncle she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a light blue gauze robe strode in, supporting Guan Li as he turned to look at the Ninth Prince, Guan Sheng, who lay slumped on the table. "Is he dead? Or..." Guan Li stretched out her blood-stained hand, trembling slightly, "Dongfang Ji, I... I killed him." ... Synopsis: [Strong female lead + satisfying read + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] "In my life, from a naive young girl to an old woman with wrinkled skin, I've had thirteen husbands. This doesn't include the one I admired... Yes, and that man who never wanted a title. I am the first female emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It's difficult for a man to be emperor, but even more difficult for a woman. But I'm not afraid. What I fear are those men who once considered themselves superior. They feared I would value women; they feared I would take away their high positions, wealth, and glory... Yet they had no choice but to respect me, because I held everything in my hands and could control their fate." You ask me? Of these thirteen men, who did I love the most? I am the emperor, the master of this Great Sheng realm. I see no man, nor do I hold any man in my heart. If I must choose one, then it is him... Who is he? You will understand once you walk this path with me. --Empress Guan Li

11. 361 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A sweet and innocent romance! An amnesiac, delicate imperial concubine meets a fastidious, devoted emperor. The female lead was originally a maid in a prince's mansion, but wakes up several years in the future as a favored imperial concubine (actually suffering from amnesia). The domineering concubine becomes incredibly adorable, and the emperor is completely captivated, leading to various ambiguous and entangled relationships between the emperor and his concubine.

12. 362 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 50.6kReads9.7Score7.4kShelves

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    I recently found my first novel, and I think it's quite well-written. The second one is a very short story, and I personally think the writing is really good. There's no palace intrigue involved; every character is well-developed and clear-headed, and everyone is portrayed well.

13. 363 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    Chapter Two takes us back to ancient times! [Flying kiss] If you're looking for a well-written ancient romance novel during a reading slump, check out this one! It has the elegance of poetry and prose, as well as the weight of power struggles and battles. The imperial court and the common people, the powerful and the common folk, are all depicted within the landscape.

14. 364 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love this, I'm hooked!

15. 365 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score881Shelves

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    The first book, a political intrigue tale between a husband and wife, is captivating from the moment they take up their posts; the second book, featuring Er Qing, has a very complete story; the third book, by Master Ma, needs no introduction; the fourth book requires a warning before reading; the fifth book is a pure sweet romance; the sixth book is a male-oriented, action-packed novel, and I particularly enjoyed the scene where the jade is placed in a sack.

16. 366 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Female Lead Is Forced into a Happy Ending! 综影视：女配被强制HE了！ July Orange柒月橙Female-Channel Fanfiction149k WordsOngoing Currently updating: Investiture of the Gods: Nezha 2: Su Daji (not a fox demon) X Deer Child/Crane Child (male) Completed: ✅ Story of Yanxi Palace: Erqing (reborn) X Fu Heng Worlds to come My Journey to You: Shangguan Qian X Gong Shangjue/Gong Yuanzhi Mysterious Lotus Casebook: Jiao Lichen X Di Feisheng Young Blood: Yi Wenjun X Ye Dingzhi/Baili Dongjun/Sikong Changfeng Ashes of Love: Sui He X Xu Feng The Destiny of White Snake: Jin Mi X Bailin Joy of Life 1: Miss Shen X Yan Bingyun Eternal Love 1.7kReads—Score100Shelves
17. 367 夫 My Husband and His Entire Family Betrayed Me; My Marriage Was a Lie from the Start 夫君至亲皆叛，我的婚事从头都是骗局 Hu Mei Ma Xiaohua虎妹麻小花Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted My husband's closest family have all betrayed me. My marriage was a lie from the very beginning. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so addictive! The female lead is so brave, she's got that crazy, eccentric vibe.

18. 368 知 Story of Minglan: Minister Liu Dotes on His Wife Again Today 知否：刘尚书今天又宠妻了 Beneath the Cherry Blossoms in Ming在明樱花下Female-Channel Fanfiction167k WordsCompleted A Story of Minglan fanfic, original male lead, Liu Ji paired with Sheng Molan Also known as The Villainess Molan’s Rise to Power Sheng Molan has always known exactly what she wants: a high-status marriage, power, and a place above everyone else. Liu Ji, the only son of the Minister of Revenue, wields power throughout the court and loves both men and women. Yet somehow, he falls for this calculating young concubine-born girl. The first time he sees her, she is peeking from behind a curtain at the 2.6kReads—Score180Shelves
19. 369 逃 Caught While Escaping the Palace! The Emperor Pulls Her Close and Whispers Comfortingly 逃宫被抓！陛下搂住小声哄 Xu Xuhuaiyang栩栩淮阳Ancient Romance491k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Down-and-Out Scheming Prince & Beautiful, Sweet Tea Artist] Lin Mo's heart condition flares up after the fake heiress and her biased parents drive her to the brink. When she opens her eyes again, she's become the male lead's scheming concubine. In her original life, she betrayed the down-and-out prince and was eventually drowned in a pond and fed to the fish. She's afraid of water, and even more afraid of dying. From then on, she clings to the prince, determined to be utterly loyal a 32.4kReads8.7Score5.4kShelves
20. 370 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 44.1kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
21. 371 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    This is an incredibly good historical romance novel, and the best part is that it just finished airing recently—definitely worth checking out!

22. 372 公 After the Princess Is Reborn, She Kisses the Ruthless Kidnapper Senseless 公主重生后，把狠戾绑匪亲懵了 Huaxia Cat华夏猫Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + sweet romance + pursuing her husband + doting on her husband + breezy style + both leads are each other's first in this life] [Cold-faced bandit leader VS delicate princess] In her previous life, Shen Changle loved Lu Mingchao with all her heart and made him her prince consort. But he colluded with a neighboring kingdom and brought about the fall of her country and the destruction of her family! He not only had her imperial brother roasted alive beneath the sun, but also threw her int 880Reads8.7Score108Shelves

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    The first two books are really good!!!

23. 373 带 I Took a System to Assassinate the Tyrant, but He Spoiled Me Instead 带系统去刺杀，反被暴君娇养了 Moonlit Elm月明榆Ancient Romance404k WordsOngoing [System + Lighthearted Comedy + Irreverent Palace Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Devoted to Each Other] [The Marquis's Mischievous Little Devil × The Cold-Faced, Scheming Tyrant] Jiang Yanning was bound to a System. The System told her she was cannon fodder, and that she would die unless she killed the tyrant. She believed it without a second thought. After all, she'd caught her fiancé cheating on her three times. What else could she be but cannon fodder, with luck like that? As her health kept gett 1.1kReads—Score166Shelves

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    It's so good!!! The more you watch, the more addictive it becomes. It's hilarious and the male and female leads are incredibly sweet.

24. 374 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves
25. 375 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
26. 376 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, So I'll Marry the Rich but Short-Lived Villain 穿书了，那就嫁富贵且短命的反派 Soft Candy, Sweet but Not Clingy软糖甜不腻Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted [A Devoted Couple’s Sweet Daily Life + Marriage Before Love + Everyone Plays Matchmaker] [Money- and Beauty-Loving, Laid-Back Princess Consort + A Madly Possessive Prince Who Gets Carried Away With His Own Schemes] Jiang Yin transmigrated into a book. While everyone else became the heroine of a sweet romance, she became a cannon-fodder supporting villainess who had nothing but her beauty: a lowborn daughter of a general’s household, traded into marriage by the legitimate daughter to become the b 1.4kReads8.9Score119Shelves
27. 377 莫 Don't Be Fooled by Her Sweet Looks, the Young Lord Marries Into Her Family 莫道娇娇不销魂，世子扶腰倒插门 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chu Yan is alluring and irresistible. A mere glimpse of her charm is enough to haunt countless men’s dreams at night. Only Li Yin, the second son of Prince Ning, looks down on her. “Chu Yan is so beautiful, and you see her every day. Aren’t you tempted?” Li Yin snorts. “A venomous beauty, shameless and full of schemes. Anyone who falls for her is a dog!” That night, Li Yin corners her by the bed. “First you flirted with my older brother, then you lured a prince, and you even used your charms on 9.7kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
28. 378 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.6kReads8.9Score807Shelves

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    This book is really good. The female protagonist transmigrates to her wedding night with the male protagonist. The male protagonist says he wants to recognize the female protagonist as his younger sister. The female protagonist agrees and asks the male protagonist to promise to always pamper her. But as he pampers her, the male protagonist regrets it and wants to turn his younger sister into a romantic younger sister [smirk]. It's really good!

29. 379 春 Spring Tide Night Crossing, the Cousin Miss Is Clearly a Scoundrel 春潮夜渡，表姑娘渣得明明白白 Listening to Bamboo Whispers in the Mist听岚竹语Ancient Romance440k WordsCompleted Forbidden love #Intense Push and Pull #Beautiful and Broken #Mutual Redemption It wasn't love at first sight, nor was it planned from the start. It was love that grew over time, and love that grew over time! - Wen Yizhen, the jewel of a Jiangnan tea merchant family, is sold as a coveted courtesan in Yangzhou after her family is destroyed. After escaping, she takes her unmentionable skills and intoxicating, bone-deep fragrance to seek refuge with her aunt at the marquis's estate, only to become 80.9kReads9.2Score10.7kShelves

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    Both books are excellent. In page 1, each character is well-developed and compelling, gradually improving and becoming irresistible. There are poignant parts that might bring tears to your eyes, so don't let the titles fool you. The author's writing is delicate, and the emotional descriptions are layered. Page 2 starts slowly but builds to a high level, truly a top-tier female protagonist coming-of-age story. The female lead… is incredibly cute and charming (I'll leave that a mystery). The content is novel, unique, and creative: the male lead's injured soul inhabits the female lead's body. The male lead, aloof and unattainable, is redeemed and healed by the female lead; he's a love-struck puppy.

30. 380 撕 Tear Off the Mask! The Crown Princess Uses Her Beauty to Get Her Way 撕碎伪装！太子妃她持美行凶 Qin Xi芩锡Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted [Mad Beauty + Romantic Tension + A Wicked Couple + Both Pure] PS: A scheming, sinister femme fatale versus a pretentious, noble, and composed Crown Prince Rong Jinsi is the Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter. Beautiful as peach blossoms and with skin like polished jade, she is known to outsiders as a refined and elegant young lady, intelligent and virtuous, the perfect bride in the eyes of countless noblewomen in the capital. But what no one knows is that beneath her moonlit, immaculate facade 6.7kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a must-read for fans of female leads! I love stories without too many twists and turns. The female leads are all quite well-developed. I especially liked the first and second books. The male leads are incredibly devoted, and the female leads are a perfect match. It's a great read for those who love female leads.

31. 381 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 33.7kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves

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    These are some of the better ancient romance novels I've read recently. The first one features a female protagonist who is reborn after being harmed in her previous life. The second one features a female protagonist who is reborn twice. In her previous life, she harmed the male protagonist, and after being reborn, he wants to stay away from her but doesn't want her to marry someone else. The third one is a fantasy novel where the male protagonist goes through a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario. The fourth one is about past and present lives. The female protagonist is the Heavenly Dao, and the male protagonist is the Demon Lord. The female protagonist wants peace in the three realms but doesn't know how to love someone. The male protagonist develops feelings for her and dies tragically in his previous life. To save him, the female protagonist exchanges her Daoist and demonic bones, undergoing ten reincarnations just to revive him.

32. 382 太 The Crown Prince Is Her Devoted Servant 太子是她裙下臣 Green Moss绿苔Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted Spoiled, adorable young princess vs. a seemingly gentle but secretly sinister, dark-hearted crown prince Pure sweetness, no angst / male lead is reborn / first time for both / chaste, principled male lead / sweet everyday family life Literary title: As Though a Wild Goose Had Left Its Tracks in Snow Wei Jiayin (A Yuan) ✖️ Li Zhen (Li Kailan) The crown prince is said to be aloof and solitary, noble and cold. He once slew an assassin right at a banquet, drenched in blood like a demon from hell. Co 360Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 喂 After Feeding Her a Contraceptive, the Mad Prince Turns Gray Overnight 喂她避子药后，疯批王爷一夜白头 Hai Dongqingdy海东青dyAncient Romance606k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Zhaohua’s Farewell is available on Taobao and Pinduoduo. [Male and Female Leads Both Reborn] [Face-Slapping] [Rekindled Romance] [One-on-One] [Traditional Household Intrigue] [Devoted Husband] [Reborn] [Satisfying Read] A comic adaptation and short drama of the same name are now available. Shen Ning, the legitimate daughter of the General’s Residence, learned only on the brink of death that the elder sister she had trusted all her life was an impostor. Her elder sister se 56.6kReads8.6Score7.9kShelves
34. 384 闺 A Girl’s Private Affairs 闺事 Sui Tang隋唐Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [Airheaded, sweet little beauty × cold-faced, warm-hearted man who overthinks everything] Pure historical romance, both leads are virgins Wen Wan was sold to Spring River, Flowers and Moonlight at the age of ten. Everyone said she had the beauty of Xi Shi. On the eve of her debut, Cao Du Zhi, the instructor who had always doted on her, went out of his way to find someone to take her in for her first night. She went along, all naive and clumsy sweetness, and by sheer luck, caught the man’s eye. H 4kReads9.2Score432Shelves

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    Must-read addictive historical romance novels for those experiencing a reading slump! Completed, HE (Happy Ending) sweet romance novels [heart emoji] All the female leads are absolutely gorgeous 🍅 Highly rated novels on Tomato Books, these are my top recommendations after careful selection lately. [Bump emoji][bump emoji] Delicate and wonderful writing, no major flaws.

35. 385 沧 Cang Feng Chasing the Moon: My Tales with the Sect Leader 沧锋逐月，我与掌门二三事 The Fox Wanders on Ink墨上狸行Martial Arts274k WordsOngoing [Female Perspective + Two Equally Strong Leads + Mutual Healing + Supporting Each Other + Older Woman + White Hair] Seven years ago, a calamity swept through the martial world. Young Liu Qingyun was forced to become the successor to a demonic art, and from then on wandered from place to place, fighting to survive on the edge of a blade. In the same calamity, Shen Qiubai, leader of the Cangfeng Sect, went white-haired overnight while seeking revenge for his master. Seven years later, fate brings 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a demonic orphan girl and the righteous sect leader (White Hair). Everyone is intelligent. The female lead is carefree and unrestrained, not driven by romance. She possesses top-tier internal energy and just wants to relax. However, circumstances force her to act...

36. 386 宠 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为：侯爷不太冷 Today's Look今妆Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted Also known as: “The Concubine Keeps Trying to Run Away, but the War God Marquis Has Fallen for Her” By a twist of fate, Wei Yao becomes the concubine of the Great Zhou's war god, Marquis Nanning. Though he is handsome and graceful, a master of both letters and arms, she swears she will never be a concubine! First, she'll play along while secretly plotting, then seize the chance to run. But how does she escape? Where does she go? It takes skill! Never mind anything else, she needs to save at leas 7.5kReads9.2Score877Shelves
37. 387 高 Cool Immortal Lord, Stop Touching My Dragon Tail 高冷仙君，不要随便摸我的龙尾巴 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Pretty, timid little sweetheart who tempts without realizing it x Dark, controlling man who loves without realizing it; win-her-back groveling; 1v1; both are each other's one and only] There's a legend in the Scarlet Demon Abyss: if a little girl doesn't study hard, she'll be thrown out and made to marry the terrifying Mu Yunji. Dao Lord Mu Yunji is the ruler of the world. He's sharp-tongued, cold-hearted, and ruthless, but as handsome as a jade tree, and clearly built for fathering lots of chi 3.5kReads9.1Score367Shelves
38. 388 赐 After I Was Betrothed to My Archenemy, the Heir Began Smoothing Things Over Every Night 赐婚死对头后，世子他夜夜哄我 Qiqidian七七甸Ancient Romance435k WordsOngoing (The rating just opened, so it’ll gradually rise!) [Devoted to each other + Marriage decreed for sworn enemies + Childhood friends + Scheming young lord + Proud commandery princess + Sweet married life + Long-planned pursuit] Song Zhiyuan had hated Lu Yanbai since they were children. She hated how he stole her candy, teased her for her ugly handwriting, undermined her, and always acted as if he saw right through everything. She thought Lu Yanbai hated her too. Then an imperial edict ordered them 273Reads8.1Score106Shelves

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    Although it's a serialized story, it's really good! Childhood sweethearts + long-planned schemes + arch-rivals are so sweet!

39. 389 霓 Rainbow Garments 霓裳 Sunset ChenSunset晨Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted She was the Star-Moon Goddess above the Nine Heavens. One moment of misguided judgment sent her leaping from the Floating Ballad Terrace, where she paid for her sins with her life. “Only by severing your karmic ties with your own hands can your stellar power shine again. I’ll stay here, where you cannot see me, watching the years pass and waiting for your return…” He defied the forbidden arts, sending her soul into the cycle of reincarnation as he waited for her to be reborn. In this life, she 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A single wrong decision sends the female protagonist into the mortal world, where she undergoes trials and tribulations, only to be reborn. From a celestial goddess high above the heavens to a princess of a fallen kingdom, and then to a concubine's daughter in a secluded household—having lived through two lifetimes, she finally understands: all beings suffer, and compassion is not something viewed from the clouds, but rather the willingness to reach out a hand to those behind you after falling into the mud and getting back up. The story unfolds amidst intrigue within a secluded household, battles between immortals, entanglements of love and hate, and a destiny unresolved from ten thousand years ago.

40. 390 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
41. 391 救 Help! I Teased the Brooding Crown Prince, and Now He’s Forcing Me to Love Him 救命！玩弄阴湿太子后被强制爱了 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Manhua drama/short drama now available] [Both leads are devoted to each other + equally powerful + both unhinged + yandere + darkening + villains + sworn enemies + sweet on the outside, ruthless underneath + possessive love] Reborn in the womb as the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, Wen Shuyu is notorious in the capital for her arrogance and high-handedness. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Xiao Jingchen is as pure and gentle as the spring breeze, with the compassionate heart of a bodhisattva. 16kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves
42. 392 伪 He Pretends to Be a Playboy, but the Heir Has Been Plotting Against Me for Ages 伪装纨绔！世子他对我蓄谋已久 Unknown Little Fish不知名小鱼仔Ancient Romance393k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, resilient, brilliant legitimate daughter × flamboyant, falsely mad young nobleman | Both lie low | Long-planned schemes | Powerful allies | Fake wastrel, real madman] Shen Qingqing lost her mother at seven and was branded a “jinx who killed her mother” before being sent to Yunzhou for eight years. Eight years later, a letter from the Shen family summons her back to the capital. Everyone says her father has finally regretted his actions, but she alone sees through his hypocrisy and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author is new but has excellent writing skills, and the pacing of the plot is just right. It's a story of a cold, aloof noblewoman and a "fake" playboy. The female lead is clear-headed and intelligent, while the male lead is a genuine playboy burdened with many secrets. He and the female lead face many challenges together. Help! It's really good!

43. 393 穿 I Transmigrate into a Book and Become the Foolish Legitimate Daughter of the Prime Minister's Household 穿书，成了丞相府的傻子嫡女 Test Subject No. 2121号实验体Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted Ji Yeqing died while carrying out a mission, then was pulled into a book by a little creature called Yun Bao. She became the foolish legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household in the Sui Jian Dynasty. An imperial decree betrothed her to Prince Li, Yan Qingwei. Her birth mother had died young, and her father had neglected her for years. Her stepmother and stepsister had long since wanted her gone. Taking advantage of the marriage decree, her stepsister pushed her into a river and drowned h 39Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 394 撞 The Killer Who Hit Me Transmigrated into a Prince and Hugged Me, Calling Me Big Sister 撞我的凶手，穿成皇子抱我喊姐姐 Wu Yu Xun五屿寻Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing [Dual Transmigration] [Household Intrigue] [Face-Slapping] [Revenge] [Mutually Devoted 1v1] Shen Yanhuan was sent flying by a car. When she opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into the body of an unloved concubine-born daughter of the Minister's estate. From the start, she nearly got smothered to death in a coffin by Concubine Wei. Fortunately, she'd practiced martial arts in her previous life. She kicked two old maids to the ground, leaving the concubine and her half-sister trembling on the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel where both the male and female protagonists time-travel! It's a story of palace intrigue and family power struggles! The male protagonist accidentally kills the female protagonist while driving, and the two then time-travel together.

45. 395 娇 The Pretty Maid Has Her Ways, and the Cool-Headed Chief Minister Can’t Resist Her 娇美通房手段高，清冷首辅不经撩 Hua Yao花杳Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted (Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + doting husband + no nasty characters + everyone’s favorite + shopping-space dimension + secret identity + adorable baby + runaway pregnant heroine) [Clear-eyed, stunning, flirtatious heroine vs. reserved, sultry powerful official who can be both wolfish and cuddly, a fatherly male lead] After getting drunk, Yu Zhi opened her eyes to find herself transformed into a stunning little concubine who had been sent to the Chief Minister’s bed! Rumor had 712Reads9.0Score125Shelves
46. 396 慕 Admiring the Golden Bough 慕金枝 A Chang阿長Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive, violent, unhinged emperor x stunning young lady from a marquis's household who speaks a dialect] The Xianbei aristocracy were born tall and handsome, but every one of them had some flaw: headaches, chest pain, and violent tempers, or a lust for killing, sexual indulgence, and fine food. The imperial Tuoba clan was especially bad. The fourth young lady of the Wuyang Marquis's household caught the eye of the emperor, a nobleman of Xianbei descent, while boating on a lake. He forcibly b 1.8kReads8.7Score171Shelves
47. 397 强 I Tried to Marry My Cold White Moonlight by Force, but After Being Reborn, I Changed My Mind 强嫁白月光太高冷，重生后不嫁了 Lazy Big Cat懒大猫Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced] In her previous life, Jiang Tingyue loved Lu Shen, the illegitimate son of the Minister of Rites, and used her father’s influence to force him into marrying her. But after they wed, she learned that he already loved someone else. After regaining his status as crown prince and ascending the throne, the first thing he did was marry that woman and make her empress. As for Jiang Tingyue, she was imprisoned in the Cold Palace, where someone brought her a cup of poisoned 16.7kReads8.4Score1kShelves

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    This book is so exciting! The beginning parts were ridiculously stupid because of the female lead, but the later parts were hilarious. Even if someone is reborn, they don't change their brain.

48. 398 穿 The Transmigration of Su Su 穿越之苏酥传 Ke Hehe可呵呵Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + sweet romance]+ [The male lead is a deranged, extremely twisted, utterly awful man]+ [The female lead was born into this life with a natural fragrance]+ [An unconventional form of forced possession]+ [The male lead cares for and loves her more and more as the story goes on]+ [Later on, the male lead becomes utterly devoted to his wife] Su Su became Jiangnan's foremost talented young woman thanks to the extensive knowledge she had acquired in her previous life. When she 4.2kReads9.0Score285Shelves
49. 399 嫡 The Firstborn Daughter: Bringing My Boss Back to Ancient Times 嫡女风华：带着老板回古代 Mu Xi Fanyin沐溪梵音Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Legitimate Daughter] [Transmigration] [Career] [Power Couple] [Smart Leads] [Sharp-Tongued Leads] [Sweet Romance] [Ensemble Cast] Cui Siyu, the Marquis's legitimate daughter, is pushed into the water by her vicious stepsister right from the start. When she wakes again, her soul has been replaced: Si Yu, a modern wage worker, has transmigrated to another world and will live out Cui Siyu's brilliance as a noble daughter. The Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, Lan Jingxiao, is cruelly poisone 145Reads8.6Score101Shelves

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    This book is really good. It's not melodramatic, it's intelligent and articulate, it has positive values, and it's enjoyable!

50. 400 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 4.9kReads9.2Score539Shelves

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