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1. 1 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 30.9kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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   I've reread the first book several times; it's incredibly good! My second new novel has engaging characters; I'm currently reading it and I'm already hooked!

2. 2 权 The Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife: He Says He'd Even Accept Being Her Lover! 权臣追妻，他说外室他也愿意！ I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, so it’ll go up later~ The male lead starts out on top, then turns into a devoted lapdog later. There’s a little political scheming and domestic drama. The satisfying face-slapping comes later. This isn’t a strong-female-lead story either, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing. "Beautiful, fair-skinned, voluptuous, innocent heroine vs. a man who doesn’t realize he’s in love until he’s on his knees pursuing his wife" "Powerful minister pursues his wife ➕ both leads 2.3kReads8.1Score217Shelves
3. 3 禁 The Chaste Marquis Dotes on Her Every Day: Her Bewitching Beauty Is the Cure in His Palm 禁欲侯爷日日宠，媚骨生香掌心药 Leisurely and Carefree亦闲闲Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + pregnancy before marriage + both leads are chaste + coercive possession + threats and inducements + extreme possessiveness] [Beautiful and sweet-natured heroine X scheming marquis] Wen Ning was only gathering herbs in the mountains when a poisoned man grabbed her around the waist and pinned her beneath him. Xie Jinglan: “Can you help me cure this poison?” Wen Ning: “Please don’t kill me...” Xie Jinglan: “Fine. The red line ends where life does. Beyond that, I’ll roam wherev 10.8kReads8.6Score889Shelves

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   The female protagonist has no cheat codes or time travel abilities. She's sent to a manor by the mistress to fend for herself, forced to gather herbs in the mountains to survive. Unexpectedly, she encounters a nobleman who specializes in Chinese medicine. The kind-hearted protagonist even asks if he'll kill her, but the cunning protagonist says he's afraid the medicine will harm her and force her to castrate herself. Thus, the female protagonist becomes the antidote.

4. 4 嫁 Married into the Grasslands: The Wolf King Forces Me to Be His Darling 嫁入草原：被狼王强制娇养了 Flowers Bloom on Deadwood枯木开了花Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted A spoiled little princess who bullies the weak and fears the strong x a proud, brooding, scheming, wild Wolf King [Pure historical romance, marriage before love, both leads are virgins, age gap of about ten years, happy ending, sweet romance, includes a male-male couple unrelated to the main couple or side couples 1, 2, and 3] Ning An is as beautiful as a celestial enchantress and adores all things beautiful. She falls for Su Zimo, the new top graduate of the imperial examinations, whose looks r 12.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   A pampered, cowardly princess x a rebellious, deep-seated, cunning, and wild wolf king [Pure ancient romance, arranged marriage, both protagonists are virgins, age gap approximately 10 years, HE, sweet and doting] Ning An, beautiful as a fairy and obsessed with beauty, falls for the handsome and talented newly appointed scholar Su Ziming, but is forced to marry the capricious leader of the Wu tribe, Yelü Xun. Rumor has it that Yelü Xun was raised by wolves and later adopted by the former leader of the Wu tribe; he is said to be ferocious, bloodthirsty, and unpredictable. Ning An doesn't want to marry him and cries, begging her father to rescind the imperial decree. But her father, who always dotes on her, doesn't grant her request this time, only saying he's sorry—with three vassal kings rebelling within the Great Qing and the Dongfan invading the southeastern coast, and Yelü Xun controlling the western and northern deserts with a strong army, if he were to rebel, the Great Qing would be attacked from both sides. The three vassal states are not yet pacified, her father needs time, and she cannot refuse the marriage. Upon arriving at the Wu tribe, Ning An stared at Yelü Xun, who was holding a wolf cub in his arms and followed by two white wolves, and dared not move.

5. 5 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 36.1kReads8.7Score6.3kShelves

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   1️⃣ Sweet romance: The Grand Secretary has been plotting for a long time. 2️⃣ Romance of pursuing a wife: A young general vomits blood for love through role-playing. 3️⃣ Rebirth romance: The Regent's unrequited love comes true, and he's jealous every day!!

6. 6 宝 Baby, Don't Cry. I Just Love You Too Much 宝宝别哭，朕只是太爱你了 Little Cannon Fish炮炮小鱼儿Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted (The rating was just released and will rise.) [Forced love + marriage by force + family destroyed + love and hate + trials through past and present lives + three lifetimes] [Airheaded beauty vs. sickly emperor] [Junior sister from the immortal realm x ruthless Demon Venerable] [Sweet, gentle little artist x business tycoon] A timid, soft little bunny vs. an obsessive, sickly big bad wolf It hurt. Su Wanli woke up in pain. She walked to the mirror. The girl staring back was covered in suggestive 9.2kReads8.9Score613Shelves

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   The female lead's baby is super cute, but the male lead "bullies" her every day.

7. 7 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince and I Fled Together 新婚夜：我和病娇王爷一起逃婚 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Yu Jiao transmigrated. That night, dressed in her wedding gown, she hid in an alley and ran into a man in red. “Hey, what a coincidence! Are you running away from your wedding too?” “Yeah.” “I’m marrying Chu Yin. What about you?” “Hah. My name is Chu Yin.” After becoming the wife of a bewitching, sickly prince, Yu Jiao lived in constant fear. Rumor had it the Princess Consort of Yan wouldn’t survive three days. Yu Jiao turned to ask, “How long have we been married?” Chu Yin replied, “Be good, sw 12.9kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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   All three are good, all historical romance novels. In the first one, the female lead transmigrates to another world, and the male lead is a sickly and wild character. The female lead is a spoiled crybaby who only cries for him. In the second one, the female lead transmigrates into her own novel, and the male lead is the villain, like a wild and wicked little wolf. I just bought the third one; you can check it out if you're interested.

8. 8 变 The Twisted Devotee Has the Sweet, Delicate Little Wolf All Figured Out 变态宠病娇小野狼吃定香软小骄阳 Little Chirpy Duck小啾啾鸭Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted [A soft, delicate young lady who fears hardship and her villainous little brother turning evil] [An ill-tempered, possessive, younger wolf boy who longs to be saved] Tang Zijin was an idiot. She wrote a novel. After finishing it, she transmigrated into it. And she didn’t go in alone. She dragged two very unlucky people in with her. Tang Tang had no idea what other people’s missions were, but hers was the tragic quest known as “The Hard Road to Redeeming the Great Villain.” Five years passed. Ta 528Reads9.1Score102Shelves
9. 9 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
10. 10 摄 After the Regent Broke into Her Bedroom, He Started Demanding Kisses Every Day 摄政王夜闯闺房后，每天都要亲亲 The Moon Enters the Sea of Stars月入星海Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted Delicate Little Darling x Living King of Hell / Sweet Romance / Both Leads Are Pure / Love at First Sight / Devoted Husband Shen Chuyun, the second daughter of a duke’s household, was granted the title of Princess Huayao by the emperor. Spoiled her whole life, she was famous for being delicate and hard to please. No one dared pluck this fragile flower, but the Living King of Hell of Great Zhou took her into his arms and kept her safe. Xie Chiyuan, the regent of Great Zhou and a prince of a diffe 32.9kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves

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    The female lead in this book is a pampered princess from a very wealthy family. Everyone around her dotes on her, and she has a sweet and gentle personality that's very cute. The male lead is a male regent who falls in love with her at first sight—basically, he's lustful and shameless. I'm a fan of his, and I can vouch for it. He's incredibly shameless and a total love-struck idiot. You can read it without worry, it's just a bit short.

11. 11 妹 My Delicate Little Junior Sister Has a Soft Spot for Her Aloof Master 妹宝身娇体软，清冷师尊宠上瘾 Peach Soda萌桃汽水Fantastical Romance187k WordsCompleted [A soft, timid little pushover vs. a cold, stern, lustful master] [Sweet romance + one-on-one + doting romance + female antagonist awakens + a touch of harem appeal + powerful man bows to love + possessive + older man + size difference] Shen Nianyin has only average talent and isn't suited to cultivation, yet she becomes the junior sister of Tianyan Sect, a great sect. Relying on the fact that she once saved her master's life, she spends her days throwing her weight around in the sect. One day, 39.1kReads8.1Score4kShelves

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    The female lead is sweet and gentle, and loves to be pampered. The male lead is possessive and dotes on her, always holding and comforting her or feeding her himself. Those who enjoy sweet romance novels should check this out! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

12. 12 她 She's So Well-Behaved, She Won't Run Away 她那么乖，不会逃的 Xi Xi Xiaoqiao西西小乔Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [Physical and emotional angst + substitute + revenge + master and servant] Soapy melodrama, with a warning for physical abuse! Xiao Xuanyi, a prince of Donghuang, commanded a powerful army and acted with swift decisiveness. He wanted her alive, but made her life worse than death. She endured every humiliation and torment with a clear mind, all for the sake of avenging her younger brother’s tragic death. The scars on her body and the plum blossom on her forehead were all his doing. Yet she was do 2.8kReads6.3Score183Shelves

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    This book is quite heartbreaking for the female lead. She's incredibly strong, but forced to be obedient for the sake of freedom. It's really touching. If you like angst, you might want to check it out. There's also a side couple that's not bad.

13. 13 疯 The Mad Tyrant’s Relentless Love: His Consort Can’t Take It Anymore 疯批暴君强制爱，娘娘受不住了 A Touch of Pure Intent一点素心Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just been posted, so it'll gradually rise.) [Beautiful, Delicate Little Saintess x Scheming, Obsessive Tyrant] [Abduction and Possession + Escape Story + Master of Disguise + Sweet Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Hero and Weak Heroine + Both Chaste (physically) + Not a Strong Female Lead Story; the heroine is very fragile] Rumor has it that the White Feather Tribe's saintess lives on flower petals and dew, and keeps cranes as spirit companions. When she turns eighteen, sh 8.1kReads6.3Score276Shelves

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    This one fits the bill perfectly. A tyrant falls in love at first sight with a saintly woman and forces himself on her, showering her with affection only in his harem. The opening chapters begin with three days of continuous doting—very captivating! [Shy]

14. 14 和 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 Xi Moxi喜沫兮Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 784Reads7.0Score104Shelves

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    The male lead in this book is a bit of a rascal, and he always manages to hold back at the most crucial moment. He's incredibly patient!

15. 15 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.5kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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    Looks good! 😍 [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

16. 16 定 Calming the Storm Amidst the Flowers 定风波花间 Peach-Bidding Edict辞桃令Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Sweet older man romance + historical political intrigue = a couple who always speak their minds and choose each other!] This couple wears their hearts on their sleeves and dotes on each other every chance they get! The powerful Regent spoils his wife, while the sweet young lady is warm and tender. No matter how chaotic the court becomes, they have each other. Ru Meng, the cherished daughter of the Duke of Anguo's household, grew up safe and loved under the devoted care of her three older brothe 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book! It's a sweet and romantic story about an older man and a younger woman, filled with power struggles and love, featuring a talkative couple who are mutually devoted to each other!

17. 17 抢 He Took Me to the Mountains as His Wife, Then Made Me a Lady of the Court in the Capital 抢我入山做夫人，回京他封我诰命 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted, so it's low! Don't pay attention to it.) [Married First, Love Later + Sharing a Bed from the Start + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance] [Noble Lady FL VS Bandit Chief ML] Yue Zhijun was about to be married. She made a special trip back to her hometown to pay respects to her ancestors and prepare for the wedding, but an accident happened on her way back to the capital. She was kidnapped! Hauled off to the infamous bandit den to become their young madam. As a noble lady, 892Reads8.4Score119Shelves

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    ✨✨"My darling, why are you crying?" 🔥🔥The female lead is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, about to marry her childhood sweetheart, but while out, she is kidnapped by a bandit and taken to the mountains, where she is forced into marriage. The male lead has been secretly in love with her for a long time, but before he can achieve his goal, he hears that she is going to marry someone else, so he has no choice but to take the initiative and snatch her away!

18. 18 疯 Don't Pester Me, Mad Crown Prince! The Delicate Princess Fears Marriage 疯批太子莫纠缠，娇娇郡主她恐婚 A Wild Rampage一通乱杀Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + sweet love story + childhood sweethearts beat the newcomer + male lead has no morals but is a model boyfriend, hopelessly lovestruck + heroine is soft-bodied but strong-willed] [Taro sticky-rice ball × black sesame tangyuan] After Ji Liwan, eldest daughter of the Ji family, came of age, she began having strange dreams she could hardly bring herself to talk about. The dreams featured a wedding chamber and red wedding candles, but they always ended in a bloody scene. Fro 7.5kReads8.5Score673Shelves
19. 19 娇 A Rough-Hewn Man's Sweet Obsession with a Gorgeous Princess 娇宠美艳公主，糙汉甜诱心尖尖 Chubby Fish Aah胖鱼啊啊Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened and is still low, so welcome, dear readers, to come read and leave a comment.) The legitimate princess of the reigning dynasty was sold from one person to another. She accidentally fell into the water while trying to escape, and a man carried her home to raise as his little bride. She said, “The man I want to marry is a refined young gentleman, bright and carefree.” He sighed. “You don’t understand. Those pretty boys are probably all looks and no substance. I’m not like t 254Reads8.2Score—Shelves
20. 20 捡 The Brother I Brought Home Is a Villain 捡回家的哥哥是反派 Yong Xu Xu咏絮xuAncient Romance357k WordsCompleted A sinister, obsessive male lead with a wolfish ambition * a sweet, soft, airheaded beauty. Complete [Saving the Villain + Prophetic Dreams + Sweet Romance + Mutual Redemption] Opens when they’re children and she takes in her future big brother When Sheng Nanzhi was little, she found a handsome boy on a bitterly cold winter day. Just as the two of them were growing up together, innocent and carefree, she had a prophetic dream and discovered that the boy she’d brought home would grow up to become 1.6kReads8.6Score161Shelves
21. 21 偏 The Obsessive Minister’s Caged Sparrow 偏执权臣的掌中雀 Su Tangdi苏棠棣Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Shen Yuan never imagined that the man she loved would send her to another man’s bed. Especially when that man was Lord Pei, a capricious figure with power over the court. To protect her family, she has no choice but to pass along intelligence while doing her best every day to please her bewitching, inscrutable husband. Fortunately, Lord Pei seems to truly regard her as his wife, treating her with extraordinary patience and affection. Shen Yuan thinks that perhaps this life isn’t so bad after all 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the male lead initially likes to scare the female lead (a delicate beauty vs. A powerful minister). The female lead is schemed against by the second male lead and forced to marry a powerful, ruthless, and cunning minister. She initially believes she's just a pawn in a game, but unexpectedly, this seemingly heartless man spoils her rotten. PS: The male lead hasn't even shown his true colors in a few chapters before he becomes a sycophant for love. His dark and ruthless nature leads him to beat the second male lead whenever he's jealous.

22. 22 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 56kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves

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    This is a really good show. The female lead is a bit silly in the beginning, just like the male lead, and is disliked by many people. But later on, there's a complete reversal; the female lead recovers from her illness and many people like her.

23. 23 不 No, Young Master, You’ll Have to Punish Me 不行，公子要罚的 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance776k WordsOngoing [Gloomy, Strict Illegitimate Young Master × Loyal, Capable Maid | Control, Discipline, Both Virgins, Devotion, Redemption, An Illegitimate Son’s Rise] Liang Yan grew up bearing all the hatred one woman felt for his birth mother. In the depths of the Duke’s manor, he gradually became twisted, until he took in a maid named Yun’er. He raised Yun’er until she became his very soul. Watching her tread carefully and seeing her eyes fill with tears were the only things that made Liang Yan feel human. Bu 11.2kReads8.8Score871Shelves

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    The little boy is both obedient and gentle; the male lead is both doting and strict with him.

24. 24 奈 The Emperor Can't Help but Favor Me 奈何帝王偏爱我 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, obedient empress VS a cold, ruthless, scheming emperor] [Sweet HE + both leads are virgins + one-on-one + fiercely protective and doting husband + only has eyes for her] An imperial decree arrived, ordering a marriage to bring the emperor good fortune. Su Yaning had heard that His Majesty was violent and that he was poisoned and disabled. She had no intention of rushing to her death to join him in the grave, so she forced her younger cousin Su Luo, daughter of the former Grand Ge 7.9kReads8.4Score550Shelves

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    This book is super sweet!! The female lead enters the palace as a bride to bring good luck, but the male lead had already woken up and just wanted to test her. He discovered that she was delicate, timid, and prone to crying, so he kept teasing her mischievously. She was incredibly shy, and in the end, the wicked emperor fell for her, calling her "my darling." It's so sweet!

25. 25 弹 The On-Screen Comments Teach Her to Act Cute as She Wins Over a Powerful Official 弹幕教她嘤嘤嘤，疯狂攻略权臣心 AAA Pillow BookAAA枕上书Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Sweet, soft, ditzy beauty x cold-faced minister who's secretly ruthless] In a dream, Jiang Qingning is taken by a man. When she opens her eyes, she sees golden words called “comments” floating before her, and a man pinning her down. Pei Ji was her substitute teacher three years ago. Three years later, he's the powerful Left Chancellor who commands the court. She is the fake heiress of the Jiang family, cast out of her home, with fair skin, stunning looks, and a gentle disposition. To change her 5.6kReads8.5Score518Shelves

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    This book is the most authoritative in this series.

26. 26 今 Are We Divorced Yet? 今天和离了吗 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance360k WordsOngoing The new book's starting price has just been set. It'll go up later! [Mutual purity x fictional setting x love at first sight x forced possession x fleeing while pregnant x power struggles x winning back his wife] Daughter of a general's family x heir to a prince's estate Shen Zhiwei had always thought their three-year divorce agreement was her way out. Until the agreement expired, and the kite she had set free with her own hands, like fate come undone, crashed before the Emperor... This story is 3.6kReads6.8Score108Shelves

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    The ancient Chinese romance novel features a wicked male lead and two virgins who start off with the female lead pregnant and facing divorce. The female lead is incredibly beautiful and tries to escape while pregnant but fails and is punished by the male lead, suffering from various pregnancy-related nausea, abdominal pain, and threatened miscarriage. The male lead feels sorry for her and regrets his actions, even risking his life to win her back. The female lead is sickly during her pregnancy, has a long pregnancy, and has just given birth to her second child.

27. 27 茶 The Tea-Playing Little White Flower Is Sweet and Obedient 茶艺小白花，她又乖又软 Grapes Are Quite Sweet葡萄挺甜的Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.7kReads8.9Score113Shelves

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    This book is really good! The male lead is the kind of person who is cold and serious in front of others, but he's a mischievous and teasing guy with the younger sister. He's even worried about hurting her hand when she hits him. The younger sister is cute and cries easily, but she's not annoying at all; she makes you feel soft-hearted and makes the male lead behave like a dog. [Laughing]

28. 28 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Became the Darling of the Heavenly Dao's Chosen Son 穿书后成了天道之子男主的掌中娇 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Ancient Romance140k WordsCompleted [1v1 + both leads devoted only to each other + male lead has been plotting for a long time and is no good + coercion and enticement + not a strong heroine + actually a sweet romance] A timid, delicate beauty, a pitiful little white rabbit × a wicked, dark-hearted Chosen One of Heaven To save her own life, Yun Shuqing has to curry favor with the male lead. She must also do everything she can to steal his opportunities and seize his fortune, trampling the Chosen One of Heaven underfoot. Until one 8.6kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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    So sweet, the female lead is such a sweet little crybaby [heart emoji]

29. 29 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.3kReads6.8Score304Shelves

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    So sweet! The gentle and timid heroine is betrothed by the emperor to a cold and ruthless prince. At first, the prince dislikes her and always tries to scare her, but then he falls completely in love with her delicate beauty and innocent, kind nature. The male lead is incredibly charming!! He always makes the heroine blush with shyness—it's just so incredibly sweet! [Masterpiece][Sending Hearts]

30. 30 重 Reborn: Young Master Bo Knows How to Be Adorable 重生之薄少会撒娇 Two Hundred 4 Ten 4二百4十4Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Only when she was dying did Yu Wanwan realize how deeply Bo Yezhou loved her. She had desperately insisted on divorcing him and wanted to marry the pretty boy Lu Ting, who had actually been sleeping with her half-cousin behind her back. For the two months after her death, when she existed as a spirit, she watched Bo Yezhou avenge her, then get drunk late at night and hurt himself again and again. When she opened her eyes again, she was reborn on the day she and Bo Yezhou had fought about divorce 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a male lead who's a spoiled, jealous, and even cries while trying to win her back! The female lead is reborn and comes back to make amends. There are arguments and cold wars along the way, with the male lead often crying and looking pitiful. The second and third books are about a "wife-chasing" trope. In the second book, the male lead actually loves the female lead but stubbornly refuses to admit it, claiming he doesn't have a wife. In the third book, the male lead is initially very cold, but after the female lead leaves, he embarks on a long and arduous journey to win her back. The last book is a new ancient romance novel where the protagonist saves the villain, only to have them slapped in the face later. It's still being serialized, so you can add it to your bookshelf to enjoy. The male lead becomes very clingy and sweet towards the end.

31. 31 陆 Young Master Lu’s Eyes Turned Red as He Begged for Your Forgiveness 陆少红了眼，求卿原谅 Two Hundred 4 Ten 4二百4十4Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted Lin Qing was a very overweight girl, and Lu Tingzhou was a famous young heir in Beijing’s elite circles. Lin Qing didn’t know when she had fallen for him. Maybe it was when people made fun of her figure and he said she was cute. Maybe it was when he stood up for her as she was surrounded by bullies. Maybe it was when he left her an umbrella during a torrential downpour. Or perhaps there were many other maybes. So even though she knew Lu Tingzhou was only dating her, a “fatso,” because of a bet, 2Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 她 She Runs, He Chases, Lord Huo Knows He Was Wrong 她逃他追，霍爷知道错了 Two Hundred 4 Ten 4二百4十4Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Lin had a secret crush on Huo Youzhi for six whole years. By a twist of fate, she married her way into his family through a disgraceful affair, and everyone looked down on her, including Huo Youzhi. She was an orphan, while he was the untouchable young master of the capital's elite circle. It seemed that the only tenderness she could ever get from him came in bed. After six years of secretly loving him and two years of marriage, Shen Lin accidentally overheard Huo Youzhi saying dismissively 44Reads6.5Score—Shelves
33. 33 绑 After Binding to a Saving System, I Got Together with the Villain 绑定拯救系统后，我和反派在一起 Two Hundred 4 Ten 4二百4十4Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted Yu Miaomiao was an unlucky wage worker. After staying up all night to finish a proposal, she died unexpectedly and transmigrated into a melodramatic novel she’d read before. Just the day before, she’d been complaining about its ridiculous plot: the villain killed everyone who bullied him, then died himself. Transmigrating into a book would have been bad enough, but she ended up in the body of a vicious supporting woman with the exact same name. She mindlessly pursued the male lead, mindlessly fr 10Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 异 The Little Darling of the Foreign King's Court 异域王的小阿娇 Just a Girl是少女呀Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted She was born with a face blessed by fortune and destined to be empress, according to a holy monk’s prophecy. Bound by that prophecy, she married the man fated for her and became empress, only for him to join forces with her own sister and harm everyone who loved her. After she died a horrific death, the cold and ruthless tyrant personally slew her enemies. Holding her mangled corpse, he kissed her disfigured lips, then drove a sharp blade into his own heart as he clutched her tightly, ending his 25Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a bit domineering and a little crazy. But it's true, he really dotes on the female lead. [Eating popcorn emoji] [learned something new]

35. 35 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 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    The male lead is a crown prince, outwardly sickly and weak, but inwardly insane and obsessive. The female lead is delicate yet resilient, forced to marry him for good luck. Little did she know that the wicked male lead would be healed and fall for the gentle female lead.

36. 36 臣 The Minister’s Delicate Wife: The Mad Regent Is Addicted to Holding Her by the Waist 臣妻娇软，疯批摄政王掐腰宠上瘾 Shi Gege Ya是歌歌吖Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Mutual Firsts + Coercive Pursuit + Flirting + Lighthearted + Funny + Redemption + Happy Ending] Not a strong female lead!!!!! The heroine is delicate and soft, a beautiful airhead! The hero is both righteous and wicked. Scene One The moment Xu Chenbi opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into the general's manor as its most miserable new bride, abandoned to sleep alone on her wedding night. She also stumbled upon the secret of the regent, a man who held the ent 2.9kReads8.8Score334Shelves

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    The female lead is a delicate, crybaby, and a bit silly; the male lead is incredibly charming and doting.

37. 37 共 After Sharing Dreams, the Actress Is Pampered by the Villainous Regent 共梦后，女星被反派摄政王娇养了 Dozing Fox打盹狐狸Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Shared dreams + forced relationship + mutual salvation + innocent, alluring, sweet-natured actress + domineering, sinister regent + both virgins + daddy-type boyfriend] She thought she’d run into a seductive ghost. He thought she was a spy sent by his political rival. Su Wuli has a secret: every night, she dreams about Yuchen, the villainous regent in the novel she’s been following. In her dreams, he is violent and controlling, watching her with the possessive gaze of someone looking at his own 4.2kReads8.9Score557Shelves

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    The male and female leads are quite fitting, but the female lead is a character who grows and matures, and the story involves switching between ancient and modern times. The beginning is very good and I could watch it over and over again, but the ending is a bit weak, though it's still watchable. [Facepalm]

38. 38 渣 Her Heartless Ex Forgot Her Kindness and Sought a Better Match. Now He’s Losing His Mind 渣男忘恩义，另谋高嫁他疯了 Teacher Sweet Orange甜橘老师Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Cool, dignified young general ✘ clear-eyed, gentle noblewoman] (Rating just came out, please don’t trust it yet.) Cui Tang had been determined to marry Song Qingxuan, until she heard him say, “She’s just an orphan. She’d do as a concubine.” At a banquet at the Lin residence, Song Qingxuan rescued Lin Wan’er, the capital’s foremost beauty, from drowning, turning Cui Tang into a laughingstock throughout the capital. Later, Cui Tang took the initiative to petition for an imperial decree and marri 353Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    I recommend you watch it

39. 39 换 After the Marriage Swap, the Young General Can't Resist Flirting 换亲后，少年将军不禁撩 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [The animated comic is now available. If you're interested, go check it out!] [Married first, fall in love later ✘ aloof, youthful male lead ✘ gentle, clear-eyed female lead ✘ mutually exclusive partners (explained later)] Wen Ning was reborn. In her previous life, she dutifully cared for her parents-in-law and treated her husband with consideration. After finally enduring long enough to see Song Yan pass the highest imperial examination, everyone said she was lucky. But Song Yan never loved her 3.3kReads8.9Score385Shelves
40. 40 摄 The Regent Is Cold and Impossible to Approach? Then Why Does He Call Me Baby with Red-Rimmed Eyes? 摄政王高冷难攀？可他红眼喊宝宝 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted [A lofty beauty comes down from her pedestal + fighting for love + fiercely protective + intense romantic tension] Shen Ning married the wrong man in her previous life. She spent her life working herself to the bone and using her dowry to support her husband's family. In the end, all she got was a lingering illness and a lonely death, with no one to care about her. Reborn, she only wants to live for herself. You want to take a second wife? Sure! She'll give up her place. She wants a divorce, and 170Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 云 Lost in the Clouds, With No Way Home 云深不知归途 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Modern Romance80k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof, bad-boy-charismatic, secretly calculating male lead × sharp-witted, carefree female lead] This is a collection of short stories, full of absurd humor and lighthearted comedy, with plenty of sweetness and no angst. "My Husband Doesn’t Love Me" I married a man who didn’t love me. My husband was perfect in every way: a gentleman, refined and unbelievably handsome. He had only two flaws. First, he had been in a car accident a year ago and now spent his days in a wheelchair. Second, he 296Reads8.8Score—Shelves
42. 42 王 The Prince Has No Shame! He Got Caught Again 王爷不当人！又被抓回来了 Xi Shuang Ya希霜雅Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted [Some Coercion + Both Leads Are Faithful + Transmigration in Person + Prince + Sweet Romance Later] Wen Zhaoxi wound up in ancient times, body and all. She needed a token, but Xie Jiazhi, drugged by an aphrodisiac, mistook her for the cure. She tried to run, but he pulled her straight back. She failed to get the token, and ended up getting tangled up with him instead. Grinding her teeth, she struck a deal with him. “I’ll pretend to be your lover if you help me save someone.” He agreed, and 2kReads8.1Score112Shelves

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    This book is good, I recommend it, it's enjoyable.

43. 43 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 4.3kReads9.0Score308Shelves

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    [Sweet and Pampering] + Male Lead is insane, extremely perverted, and wicked + Female Lead is reborn with a natural fragrance + [Unconventional forced possession] It's incredibly good, the sweetness level is off the charts, and the pampering is lawless. The male lead is a very strange person, both perverted and yandere.

44. 44 长 Longevity: Days of Splendor in the Ye You Court 长生：我在掖幽庭风华日月 The Breeze Comes Quietly清风静来Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Xing Bang transmigrates into the palace as a fake eunuch. From the start, he is sent to the Cold Palace, where he finds not only deposed consorts but also the families of disgraced officials. Even the stunningly beautiful birth mother of the Crown Prince has been imprisoned there. Xing Bang’s eyes light up, and he activates the System... (The synopsis doesn’t do it justice. Please read the story.) 37.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves
45. 45 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    The female lead has a fiancé, and she becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister. They have an adorable baby.

46. 46 诱 Luring the Emperor: The Consort Is Alluring and Witty, and the Emperor's Favorite 诱君宠:娘娘媚且茶，陛下心尖宠 Shu Mai舒麦Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Feel-good revenge + Palace and household intrigue + play the pig to eat the tiger + Not a one-true-pairing story] Jiang Zixi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Ziying, were born on the same day. On the day of their birth, strange celestial signs appeared, and an expert declared that a daughter of the Minister's household was born with the destiny of a phoenix and a bright future ahead. But Jiang Zixi was not the lucky one. Her birth mother died in childbirth, so while her eld 258Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a classic Chinese palace intrigue and domestic power struggle novel, telling the story of an ambitious emperor and a delicate empress. It's both captivating and sweet, with exquisite descriptions that will keep you hooked.

47. 47 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 Romance608k 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
48. 48 强 Claiming the Delicate Beauty: The Wild Tyrant Clings to Her Night After Night 强占娇软美人：野性暴君夜夜缠 Xiao Yimian小亦绵Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted Clear-headed, universally adored heroine vs. scheming, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted hero Both devoted to each other + Taking by force + A powerful man yielding to love + Rivalry among women + Rivalry among men + Size difference + Strong hero, weak heroine The hero is a complete villain with no morals. At first, he only wants to force himself on the heroine, but later she'll train him... The heroine knows how to flirt, and the hero has plenty of tricks. He's the service-oriented type! Song Lany 2.9kReads8.2Score350Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

49. 49 拿 How Can I Save You, My Corrupted Sword Master? 拿什么拯救你，我那黑化剑主 It's July是7月啊Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted In the three thousandth year of Wuyou Tianyuan’s seclusion, her idiot master is possessed by a heart demon. Three Realms Seal: As his most trusted bonded sword, your mission is to help the Divine Venerable step back from the brink of corruption and become a good young man who upholds the Five Virtues, Four Beauties, and Three Loves. Wuyou: Got it. If a kid won’t listen, just give him a good beating. And so, in world after world, the Divine Venerable teetering on the edge of corruption receives t 1kReads9.3Score103Shelves

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    One of the worlds is [making faces]. Story synopsis: In that tyrant world, the male lead is my favorite type—he's extremely evil, but the female lead is just a weak and pitiful girl who cries and then gives him a sweet treat, making him give in to everything. [Laughing][laughing][laughing] Recommended rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

50. 50 剑 The Sword Immortal Fakes Her Death, but Her Devoted Husband Turns Demon Lord and Won’t Let Her Go 剑仙死遁：娇夫变魔尊偏要痴缠她 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Fantastical Romance144k WordsOngoing Beautiful and kind Sword Immortal x pure, puppy-like boy in the beginning, crazed Demon Venerable later * Song Nianqing was a Sword Immortal of the Qingyun Sect who couldn't be bothered to do anything. Tired of fighting in the war between good and evil, she colluded with a Medicine Immortal, pretended to be powerless, and successfully retired. On her way into seclusion, she casually rescued a frail young man from righteous cultivators. The boy had nowhere to go. With red-rimmed eyes, he begged h 1.6kReads—Score131Shelves

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    The Demon Lord is wild and wicked, and he can also pretend to be a green tea b*tch.

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