The Best Historical Romance in Your Heart, Completed 你心中的古言天花板，(完结的)

1. 301 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 28.5kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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   This is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels in my mind; a high-quality novel, and incredibly enjoyable.

2. 302 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.1kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
3. 303 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 57.6kReads9.2Score7.6kShelves

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   Believe me!!!

4. 304 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 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3kShelves

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   These three books are truly my absolute top picks. The first and third are both featuring strong female protagonists. The heroines are clear-headed, intelligent, and neither succumb to love nor betray it. The heroine in the first book, in particular, is a truly gentle, intellectual, and powerful woman. Her approach to raising children is like letting them grow freely, only gently guiding them when they stray, without interfering or hindering. She has different ways of interacting and educating each child. Women with strong inner strength shine like stars. For a more forceful, pulling approach, look at the second book. While it seems like she's forcing them to stay, she's actually completely out of options. But both the middle and the end are incredibly sweet. The beginning and middle are filled with taboos, affairs, and coercion, while the end is filled with reluctance and deep love—it's so captivating! The third book is a quintessential example of a strong female protagonist who gradually rises to her desired position, winning over a sincere heart step by step. She achieves success in both love and career. The male protagonist, for love, even gets her involved in politics, delegating power and involvement. To make her truly love him, he's willing to do anything for her. Seeing is believing—go for it!!

5. 305 对 The Gentle, Lovable Wife in the Comparison Group Awakens 对照组的娇软正妻觉醒啦 Draws with a Little Blade画刀刀Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [One man and one woman + devoted couple and sweet romance + delicate beauty + regent] Sheng Rui, an unfavored concubine-born daughter, manages through her own efforts to marry the youngest grand secretary in the court. After their wedding, she feels life is pretty comfortable: she has money to spend and power at her disposal. Her husband may be a little too insatiable in certain matters, but with time, she's learned to enjoy it too. Just as she thinks she can spend the rest of her life in peace 8.4kReads8.4Score545Shelves
6. 306 替 A Replacement Bride to Bring Good Fortune? The General Who Died in Battle Is Back 替嫁冲喜？战死的将军回来了 Five Elements Que Huohuo五行炔火火Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted [Reborn + substitute bride + marriage first, love later + household intrigue + traditional historical romance] [Clever, calm, and capable heroine + general hero] The rating is low because the book has only just received one. It'll gradually go up~ Ji Shaojiu & Zhong Jingyi Rumor has it that her cousin's fiancé, Young General Zhong, died on the battlefield? Ji Shaojiu: It's no rumor. He really died in my previous life. Her cousin throws a fit, makes a scene, and threatens to hang herself rather t 1.5kReads8.9Score190Shelves

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   💕The female protagonist is reborn and, using her memories of her past life, manages to find a husband for herself in this life, while also changing the tragic fates of those around her. The plot is intricately woven, inspiring yet heartwarming. The female lead is intelligent but not overly idealistic. A great read!

7. 307 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.5kReads9.3Score855Shelves

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   The first book features a woman disguised as a man, whose true identity is only revealed at the end. The second book is very good when the male lead is a doctor. The third book is quite novel; the male lead's soul enters the female lead's body, and the female lead is also very intelligent.

8. 308 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 122.5kReads9.7Score13.8kShelves

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   Sisters, I'm really picky about books. I don't finish many, but these four historical romance novels are absolutely amazing!!! Trust me, you won't regret it! [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss] First book: I'm totally swearing by Xie Yu'an and Qiao Yin's love story! The male lead's four-year unrequited love is so incredibly touching, it really brought tears to my eyes! The other side couples are also super sweet! The Crown Prince and his sister, the young master and the princess (I absolutely love this pair, the young master is such a contrast. He's carefree and unrestrained on the outside, but incredibly insecure on the inside!). The side couples are mostly in the epilogues and don't affect the main plot. Second book: It has a group of darlings, but the romance is also very well written. It's not too sweet from the start, it's more of a "love arises unexpectedly, and deepens with time" feeling. The brothers initially like the original female lead but later become incredibly doting on her. The sister, Su Wan, isn't the naive and innocent type; she's clear-headed, independent, and has her own businesses. The other brothers' couples are also fantastic! The ending is great! The third book: The male lead is the emperor, who has been plotting for a long time. Once his "raincoat" (a euphemism for sexual intercourse) is fully formed, he directly makes the female lead empress. Unable to contain himself any longer, they consummate their marriage immediately (something that would take hundreds of chapters in other novels to accomplish in the first few chapters). The whole book is incredibly sweet, and the royal atmosphere is very relaxed!! The last book: It's a "Listen to Your Heart" story, the kind of story that surprises you more and more as you read, with a truly grand scope! There's political intrigue, and every character, whether protagonist or supporting role, has their own shining qualities. I feel it leans a bit towards an ensemble piece. Every character rebels against their fate, rebels against the will of heaven. (For example, in the original book, the female lead marries the second male lead this time!!)

9. 309 韶 The Slow Passing of Glorious Days 韶光峥慢 The Long Night Hides Forever长夜永隐Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted The world is full of people who favor others. All Ye Shaoguang wants is someone who will take her side. She’ll keep working hard, harder, and harder still. A young lady skilled in every art of the scholar × a proud, unruly young prince 171Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   Story summary: It's so good, you have to see for yourself! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

10. 310 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score201Shelves
11. 311 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.2kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves

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    That must be Lin Qingyuan, the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels, the epitome of a perfect, unattainable love.

12. 312 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 143.6kReads9.4Score20.6kShelves

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    This is so good!!! 🤩 The female lead isn't pretentious at all, it's really comfortable to read [shy] Lots of people are reading it, and the male lead absolutely loves it 😊

13. 313 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Reborn Prince Knocked Over Her Contraceptive Soup 新婚夜，重生王爷打翻她的避子汤 A Hand That Can Reach the Sea手可探海Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment + Devoted Couple] Ye Chen is reborn on his wedding night with his Qiu'er. In his previous life, he couldn't even keep his Qiu'er's remains safe. This time, he will stay by her side every moment. Her greatest regret in her previous life was never having children of her own. This time, he will have lots of children with her. She was trapped in the capital all her life before. This time, he will travel across the land of the Nine Provinces with 21kReads9.0Score2kShelves
14. 314 重 Reborn as the Regent's Treasured Darling 重生后，成了摄政王的掌中宝 Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + both leads reborn + sweet romance + mutual salvation + regent prince + household and palace intrigue] She is the cherished legitimate daughter of the Xuan family, raised with every luxury. With skin like ice and jade, breathtaking beauty, and a bright, clever mind, she seems to have it all. A marriage becomes a conspiracy, bringing about the destruction of her entire family! Her closest friend and her cruel husband ultimately take her life. On the third day after her death, th 1.1kReads8.8Score120Shelves

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    Sweet romance novel, satisfying read.

15. 315 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Changed My Fate by Getting Close to the Handsome, Strong, Tragic Male Side Character 穿书后我靠美强惨男配贴贴改命 Sugary Xin酥欣糖Fantastical Romance313k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only Ones + 1v1 + Happy Ending + The Male Lead Starts Off as a Humble, Loyal Puppy and Becomes an Obsessive Villain] Original title: After Transmigrating into a Book, I Changed My Fate by Sticking Close to the Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Male Supporting Character Yue Zheng transmigrated into a book as the female supporting character in a tragedy. Other people who transmigrated into books could control their bodies freely, but whenever a key plot point came around, he 4.4kReads9.2Score569Shelves
16. 316 甄 Empresses in the Palace: The Beloved Jewel of Chengqian Palace 甄嬛传之承乾宫娇宠 Jina, Who Loves Crucian Carp and Swimming in the Yellow River爱吃鲫鱼游黄河的姬那Female-Channel Fanfiction966k WordsOngoing Across three thousand Qing palace worlds, she is always the girl named Wanxi. Her identity may change, but her fate does not: she is destined to be favored, destined to be the most beloved woman in the six palaces. From the prince's residence to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she fights her way forward and wins hearts along the way. The harem is a battlefield, and she is always the winner with the trump card in her hand, cherished above all. World [1]: Empresses in the Palace (Yongzheng) √ Worl 757Reads8.0Score—Shelves
17. 317 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    This is a short story that I can read in one sitting. It's one of the few novels I've read several times. The story is quite well-written, although there are many things that aren't clearly explained. But it's precisely this sense of unease that makes it so captivating. Some parts of the story brought tears to my eyes. The female protagonist was taken to the border by her grandfather and father when she was young, and after only a few months, her biological father tied her to his body and took her to the battlefield to fight the enemy. The male protagonist is the emperor. From the moment he heard her story, he longed to meet her. The female protagonist falls in love with the male protagonist at first sight. She is a strong female protagonist, putting the greater good of the country and her responsibilities first, but she also yearns for the ordinary life of a woman. The ending is... A truly worthwhile and excellent short story.

18. 318 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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves

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    Emperor Li Xiu was truly a scoundrel in matters of the heart. He didn't love her when she was alive, and after she died, he sought various substitutes. However, as an emperor, he was competent. Without him, Liu'er's child wouldn't have enjoyed the peaceful reign that followed, and there wouldn't have been so much palace intrigue and scheming. Most of the girls in the story are adorable, while some are quite pitiful and tragic... It's really a great show...

19. 319 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves
20. 320 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 19kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    These are all top-tier ancient romance novels. The first one is exceptionally well-written, and you can learn a lot from it! There are also several very sweet couples, among which this one is the most delightful: "Third Uncle, we will get married next year. I promise you, if you settle down in the capital, I will live a life of mutual respect and harmony with you; if you take up arms and ride into battle, I will guard the home for you and await your triumphant return." He paused slightly, then asked, "You feel the same way about Shaoqing?" Shen Zhao shook his head, "Shaoqing and I met when we were young, and we were betrothed in our youth, thinking we could stay together forever, but we forgot that life is unpredictable and people's hearts are fickle." "Third Uncle, it's easy to meet, but difficult to stay together. If I am in your heart, and you are in mine, even if we are separated by mountains and rivers, I will have no fear."

21. 321 小 A Small-Town Family Dares to Marry Up? Her Father Deserves a Place in the Imperial Ancestral Temple! 小门小户高攀？她父亲配享太庙！ Fragrant Bubbles沫香香Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigration + Devoted Couple + Everyday Life + Protective Husband + Powerful Male Lead] Jiang Mingyue got married. Her husband was talented, exceptionally handsome, able to farm and cook, and possessed every virtue imaginable. He also attracted women wherever he went. At the palace banquet, noblewomen glared at her coldly from one side, while a princess on the other side hoped she would die soon. Jiang Mingyue could barely sit still. “I don’t think I can handle this.” Xie Yu 27.8kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, but he's actually a bit of a pushover. The female lead is reborn; she had no connection with the male lead in her previous life.

22. 322 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
23. 323 舔 Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Told Me I Had the Wrong Target 舔狗三年半，系统说我攻略错对象 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Abandon the Dark and Join Him, Volume One, is now available for purchase online] [The Second Male Lead's Redemption Arc] 1. Qiao Yin spent three years and eleven months fawning over Lu Jinzhi. Everyone in the capital knew she would marry no one but him, yet the System told her: She had pursued the wrong target. Qiao Yin: ... 2 Qiao Yin suddenly vanished from Lu Jinzhi's side. On the first day of her disappearance, Lu Jinzhi sneered: Just a little game of playing hard to 48.4kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves
24. 324 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    The story is about childhood sweethearts; the female lead is the legitimate daughter of a noble family, and the male lead is a prince. They run towards each other.

25. 325 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1kShelves
26. 326 报 The Heir Says You're a Frail Man! 报世子爷，她竟说你弱质男流！ Clouds Drift Deep into Dreams云深入梦Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Fantasy Setting, Traditional Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Mutual First Love + Childhood Sweethearts + Light and Satisfying] [Valiant Princess vs. Frail Young Lord] Everyone knew that Yan Suizhi, heir to Prince Yan of Nanfeng, had been a frail scholar since childhood: gentle and refined, with a delicate, almost feminine air. He had always been given to quoting the classics and repeating the teachings of Confucius. But when the girl he cherished nearly died in the war, he r 357Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is super good! It features two strong characters, childhood sweethearts, and no misunderstandings between them [smile]. Plus, the female lead is very cool and strong.

27. 327 不 Wasn't This Just a Deal? So Why Is the Prince So Smitten? 不是交易吗，王爷怎么被迷死了 Seven Teas七个茶Ancient Romance276k WordsOngoing [Scheming, Delicate Fake Heiress x Dominant, Possessive Prince] Shen Yiyue had enjoyed sixteen smooth years as a noble young lady. But when her fake-heiress status came to light, the Shen family couldn't bear to throw away all the years they'd spent raising her. Instead, they decided to marry her off to an old prince notorious for abusing women. To survive, she had no choice but to seek help from Prince Jingsi, a man she had a grudge against. Yiyue clung to his waist and sobbed. "My lord, save 262Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1 | The Deal Has Fallen. The heroine is a fake rich woman who seduces the male protagonist into having to become a concubine, otherwise he will be married to an old prince who abuses women. The male protagonist is dignified and squeamish. He is very domineering in the early stage, but in the later stage he is willing to work as a bully for the female protagonist. The second book | The male and female protagonists are childhood sweethearts. The female protagonist's family is suffering. The female protagonist takes the male protagonist as a refuge in the early stage. Later, she wakes up but cannot escape. The male protagonist takes advantage of her by force. The female protagonist cannot escape, so she uses the male protagonist's power to reverse the family's case. The two of them have a very sour relationship [almost crying] [almost crying]

28. 328 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 69kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed, only engaging in internal competition without causing internal strife; she's intelligent and uses all thirty-six stratagems with perfect clarity. The male lead, initially indifferent, gradually falls into the female lead's gentle web, eventually becoming a devoted follower in middle age. The second male lead leaves one with a slight sense of unease.

29. 329 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Entire Court 我的夫君权倾朝野 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi is reborn, and in this life, all she wants is revenge. She saves Su Bo on a whim, only to repay the kindness he showed her in her previous life; But as she keeps repaying him, Jiang Yi starts to feel that something is off. How did she end up in his bed? She is gentle, kind, and harmless; he holds power over the entire court and keeps everyone at a distance. But everyone in the household knows that their general secretly spoils his wife. “General, Madam seems to have... rubbed the Chance 833Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    You'll really regret not reading this! Highly recommend the second book.

30. 330 外 His Mistress Fled While Pregnant, and the Powerful Minister Regretted It Too Late 外室揣崽跑路，权臣他追悔莫及 I'm A Zhuo我是阿灼啊Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Zhou Chuling was a disgraced woman from the capital. Her family was confiscated, and she was taken into the palace as a slave. Her childhood sweetheart, a young general, used his military achievements to buy her freedom. From then on, he kept her outside his household as his mistress. Everyone said the Meng family's mistress lived in greater comfort than even the principal wife. That was until Meng Duo sent word that he was betrothed. Her friends urged her to be content. Things were different no 533Reads5.3Score—Shelves
31. 331 雇 Mercenary Transmigration: A Flourishing Commercial Journey That Conquers the World 雇佣兵穿越：锦绣商途倾天下 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Just Started Rating, Scores Are Sure to Rise, No Regrets Taking the Plunge] Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Business Wars [Happy Ending] Shen Qingyu, a top modern-day mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the Shen family's legitimate daughter, who has long suffered abuse. Facing domestic intrigue and business rivalries, she acts decisively, using her modern knowledge to overcome every crisis with ease. She also forms a marriage of convenience with Huo Yan, a playboy who can see ri 410Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Shen Qingyu, a top modern mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the bullied eldest daughter of the Shen family. She becomes a "cooperative couple" with Huo Yan, a spoiled young master who sees through her soul. In dire straits, she transforms into a "Dark Night Rakshasa," training a new, iron-blooded army and stirring up a storm across the land. 🤺😇

32. 332 将 The General's Wife Is a Bit Fierce 将军夫人有点强 Little Sunflower小小向日葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter who went missing from the Grand Secretariat’s residence is back! They say she’s weak, useless, and timid as a mouse. She hasn’t even left the house once in the six months since returning to the capital. What! She’s actually the Ghost Doctor, feared by every nation? With a handful of silver needles, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. They say she has eyes that see through life and death, and no illness can escape her gaze! And she’s engage 34.8kReads8.7Score4.7kShelves
33. 333 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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    I've recommended this video to so many friends, and they all think it's great. Xie Jia and Zanhua strongly recommend it. I watched it on Tomato TV and listened to it on Himalaya FM. 😎

34. 334 这 The Villain Has Become a Ghost 这个反派他成了阿飘 Fallen Platycodon零落桔梗Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a Book + Villain + Ensemble Cast + Historical Romance + System + Palace Intrigue + Wild Imagination + Devoted Couple + Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting] A clear-eyed woman × a treacherous man Yue Liuyun transmigrates into a book. She transmigrates into the body of an emperor. But this emperor is a man through and through, a 24-karat man. And he’s the ruthless Villain from the book, a man who kills without batting an eye. The V 1.6kReads9.3Score249Shelves
35. 335 雪 Snow Falls on Yao Xi 雪落瑶夕 Keep Xia Bao留住霞宝Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted Everyone knows the emperor has an empress, but she has never been favored. “Yun, I don't want to leave. I'm all he has.” Later, after the man she loved hurt her once again, Lin Xichun finally lost hope. Weeping, she clutched Lu Nianyun's hand and said, “Yun, take me away. Take me away from this place.” Her already frail body could no longer withstand the chill she caught while fleeing. She died outside the palace, still holding Lu Nianyun's hand. “Yun, I still won't be able to go with you to Jia 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is angsty at the beginning, but sweet later on, and the female lead ends up with the second male lead. The second book is also angsty.

36. 336 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.3kReads9.4Score517Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

37. 337 太 The Crown Princess Is So Alluring, the Crown Prince Wants Her All to Himself 太子妃娇艳动人，殿下想占为己有 Luring the Fox引狸Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Compulsive love + twisted, unhinged obsession + male rivalry + beauty] A radiant beauty with irresistible allure vs. a wolfish general with an overwhelming possessive streak Also known as: My Overbearing Younger Brother-in-Law Falls for His Pure Yet Sultry Sister-in-Law The two luckiest things in Duan Baiwei’s life were: First, marrying His Highness the Crown Prince, who was so ill he was practically on his deathbed. Second, the Crown Prince dying on the day of her wedding, leaving her a widow 922Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    It's not quite at the top tier, but it's a completed story [you should savor it]. The male lead is a fierce and domineering general who has fought on the battlefield for over ten years. The female lead is the crown princess who has been widowed for many years. The male lead falls in love with this charming woman at first sight, remaining calm in the early stages but later becoming insane and ruthless, keeping her hidden away.

38. 338 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… 9.5kReads8.4Score885Shelves

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    I recently finished watching it, and it was pretty good.

39. 339 软 Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones 软酥腰，娇妾媚骨生香 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted After one wild night, Song Yihuan was set up by her elder sister and made into a surrogate. No one knew that by day, her elder sister lived in perfect harmony with Ji Lingchuan, heir to Prince Ning, while by night, Song Yihuan took her place, spending the nights in his arms because her sister could not conceive. Song Yihuan thought that once she gave birth, she would finally be free of it all. But the moment the child was born, her sister dropped her virtuous facade and tried to kill the mother 524Reads9.2Score216Shelves

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    My personal crown jewel of ancient Chinese romance novels! First book: A truly amazing book whose title doesn't do it justice. The male and female leads grow closer amidst misunderstandings; the male lead is oblivious to his own feelings and slowly falls for her. Both are incredibly intelligent! Second book: The male and female leads are completely devoted to each other from beginning to end, with no competition between them. The male lead is incredibly doting! I won't even mention the third and fourth books—they're fantastic! Read them!

40. 340 嫡 My Half-Sister Stole My Cola Recipe to Impress the Empress Dowager, So I Face-Slapped Her on the Spot and Made Her Burp Herself Into Humiliation 嫡姐偷我可乐配方献宝太后，我当场打脸让她嗝到社死 My Son Yanshen我儿砚深Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted My Older Sister Stole My Cola Recipe to Impress the Empress Dowager. I Made Her Eat Her Words on the Spot, Belching Until She Died of Embarrassment 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ancient romance novel "Juejuezi" is now complete!

41. 341 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9kShelves
42. 342 佞 The Treacherous Minister’s Cherished Wife, Chosen by Fate 佞臣权宠天命贵妻 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Cang Xuan, Grand Secretary of the Great Chu, is an unquestionable villain in the eyes of the world. Rumor has it that he has slaughtered countless people and used divination to beguile the sage ruler. Everyone wishes they could get rid of him as soon as possible. But one day, people discover a little shadow that follows him everywhere. Su Yuanyuan, the dimwitted young lady of the Duke of Yong's household, has actually latched onto him! She follows him out drinking, follows him to court, and even 1kReads9.0Score132Shelves
43. 343 偏 The Cast-Off Daughter of the Side Courtyard Drops the Act: I Prove My Genius for Architecture and Shock the World 偏院弃女不装了，我证神机掌营造惊天下 My Son Yanshen我儿砚深Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Cast-Off Daughter from the Side Courtyard Drops the Act: I Prove the Divine Mechanism and Construction Arts, Shocking the World 29Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.2kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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    They met, fell in love, and experienced a perfectly normal dating process. The male lead, however, stole the spotlight from the seemingly innocent but actually manipulative female supporting character.

45. 345 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, the Whole Capital Lines Up to Marry Me 踹翻渣男后，全京城排队求娶 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Audio edition available. Search for it to listen] In her previous life, for Jiang Yin's sake, Gu Ying cast aside the dignity of being the legitimate daughter of the Earl of Dongping's household, pursuing him relentlessly until she finally became his wife. Later, Jiang Yin rose to the highest ranks of the court. First he plotted against the country, then he killed her father and wiped out her family. Her scoundrel of a husband and her treacherous sister plotted together to break both her legs an 2.5kReads8.9Score697Shelves
46. 346 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 151.8kReads9.6Score19.7kShelves

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    It's all ancient Chinese romance novels, which is my favorite genre. This is a collection of the best ancient Chinese romance novels I've compiled over the past 10 years of reading.

47. 347 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    A novel encompassing ensemble cast, political intrigue, family drama, female protagonist, and male protagonist—I find it hard to imagine that one novel could contain so many elements. It's filled with a subtle sense of unease. I always thought I was tired of novels until I read it from beginning to end. There were no true happy endings or tragic endings, and that's precisely its charm. None of the characters are absolutely good or evil.

48. 348 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 36.9kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves
49. 349 鸾 Spring of the Phoenix 鸾春 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-to-one, devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + revenge + strong heroine + reborn + satisfying story + power struggles] The first time Lu Yuanzhi met Sheng Yi, she provoked the cold-faced demon. Everyone thought that sooner or later, she would die at Sheng Yi's hands. Then, in the blink of an eye, Sheng Yi was smiling tenderly at Lu Yuanzhi. "I know you're using me, but I'm happy to let you." "You used yourself as bait to draw me into your scheme. How could you know that wasn't exa 1.6kReads8.9Score186Shelves

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    🌸First book: After the female protagonist is reborn, she casts aside worldly shackles and familial constraints, living a clear-headed life. She possesses exceptional martial arts skills, is decisive in killing, and has a heart for her country and its people. (The male protagonist later holds a high position: Regent). 🌺Second book: After the female protagonist is reborn, she begins by reaping lives. Upon returning to the capital, she becomes even more ruthless, appearing harmless on the surface but possessing a heart of stone and a cruel nature. She can send her enemies to hell without shedding blood, making for a very satisfying and enjoyable read. (The male protagonist is a prince consort, holding a high position). 🌹Third book: No time travel, no rebirth. The author has a deep understanding of classical Chinese literature, possesses excellent writing skills, and writes beautifully with a humorous and harmonious tone. 🌷The female protagonist is a dignified noblewoman raised in a prominent family. Having abandoned her romantic obsession, she regains her senses and becomes highly intelligent. (The male protagonist holds a high position: Commander).

50. 350 内 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 Mo Tangtang墨汤汤Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score136Shelves

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    This is a fantastic book! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent, and there are no arguments, misunderstandings, or melodramatic plot twists. The male lead is always steadfast, which I adore. The author's writing is excellent, making it a truly enjoyable read. It's a book you can reread whenever you're looking for something to read.

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