Looking for Tragic Ancient-Era Romance!!! The Kind That Makes You Cry at Night!!! 求古代虐文!!!晚上哭的那种!!!

1. 551 娇 Jiaojiao, You Are My Springtime Splendor 娇娇，你是朕的春和景明 The Light from the Other Side彼方的光Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted Reborn / Imperial Consort / Only One Loved / Both Leads Pure / The Wife-Chasing Crematorium / Mutual Scheming In her brother's study, Su Wanning stumbles upon the emperor as he's changing clothes. One careless mistake, and he has her at his mercy. Under Xiao Yu's coercion, Su Wanning enters the palace and becomes the Imperial Consort, second only to the empress and favored above all others in the harem. Three years of affection make Su Wanning fall completely in love with Xiao Yu, the lofty empe 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The first 50 chapters are worth reading; it's angsty, but there's also a touch of sweetness—it's like finding sugar in shards of glass.

2. 552 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score137Shelves

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   Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

3. 553 竹 My Childhood Sweetheart Died in Battle, and the Enemy Prince Forced Me to Bear His Child 竹马战死，敌国王爷逼我生子 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Ancient Romance121k WordsCompleted [Female general + God of War prince + Powerful rivals + Imprisonment and torment + Angsty romance + Subjugation and counterattack + Revenge and corruption + Silver dragon awakening + Childbirth] “Chu Yuan, if you don’t kill me, one day I’ll kill you!” Jiang Li is a battle-hardened female general of Liang, but after her fiancé dies in battle, she becomes a prisoner of Chu Yuan, the enemy nation’s God of War. He breaks her proud spirit, shackles her hands and feet in iron chains, and even erases h 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's so heartbreaking, I can't stop crying.

4. 554 连 Linked Islets 连屿 Chang Han昶寒Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [The Icy Taoist and the Cool Goddess + Happy Ending + Two Powerful Leads + Forbidden Love] The sea and sky gaze at each other, yet remain apart. The lotus waits to bloom until you return. Everyone says the Taoist on Lianyu Island is the goddess’s most devoted follower. After all, you can ask him for help without paying him a fee; you need only offer incense to the goddess. He came from afar, lost and unsure of what his heart desired. Somehow, he became her most devoted follower and gave every 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The aloof Taoist priest's heart stirred with romantic longing. Everyone said that the Taoist priest of Lianyu Island was the goddess's most devoted follower, for no reward was required for his favors; offerings of incense were all that was needed. He came from afar, bewildered, his heart's desire unknown, yet he became her most faithful follower, dedicating himself to the world. Having witnessed the joys and sorrows of humanity, his long-buried memories gradually awakened, and his heart's desires grew ever clearer. "I care not for worldly affairs, nor for achieving immortality, but only for one person, life after life, unchanging."

5. 555 疯 The Mad Tyrant Would Trade His Empire to Make Me Look Back 疯批暴君拿江山换我回头 Flowers Like Peach Blossoms花如桃Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing [Possessive pursuit + forced love + unrequited love + a legendary groveling chase + bad ending + physical and emotional torment + alternate setting + angst + corruption + revenge] [The unyielding princess of a fallen kingdom + the new king, cruel and unrestrained] When they first met, she was an unloved princess confined to the cold palace, and he was a Liang spy being hunted. She handed him half a pastry. “When people are hungry, they have to eat.” She casually said he was like a wolf, and he n 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Laziness is torture!!!

6. 556 花 Flowers Bloom More Beautifully When Their Names Are Unknown 花不知名分外娇 Xiaoxiao Fishing Song潇潇渔歌Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The nameless flower blooms exceptionally beautifully 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional Chinese romance, harsh reality, short!

7. 557 我 I Shared Hardship With My Heartless Lover, While He Shared Happiness With His True Love 我陪薄情郎共苦，他与白月光同甘。 Xiaoxiao Fishing Song潇潇渔歌Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted I stood by my cold-hearted lover through every hardship, while he shared every joy with the woman he had always cherished. 38Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 558 上 The Live-In Son-in-Law Ran Away 上门女婿跑路了 Xiaoxiao Fishing Song潇潇渔歌Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Live-In Son-in-Law Ran Away 20Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 559 迎 After Taking a Second Wife, Lord Yin Regretted It 迎娶平妻后，尹大人后悔了 Young Master Dan公子丹Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing (Pure historical romance tragedy + childhood sweethearts + the male lead chases his wife to the crematorium + the second male lead takes her place + the heroine is doted on by the second male lead later on) Yun Rao was a beautiful young woman, while Yin Hongjin was as handsome as a gentleman from a painting. Childhood sweethearts, they were the young married couple everyone in the capital envied. But after several years of marriage, Yun Rao still had not conceived. Her in-laws began to look down 19.1kReads8.4Score1.5kShelves
10. 560 囚 The Caged Oriole 囚莺 Free Cat自由的猫Ancient Romance127k WordsCompleted [Trash Male Lead] [Warlord in a Chaotic Era] [Manipulation and Exploitation] [Fair-Skinned Heroine] [Unyielding] [Self-Redemption] In the eyes of outsiders, Qiu Wanying was lucky to have won the marquis's favor. They thought her ancestors' graves must be glowing with good fortune, but no one knew the suffering in her heart. She had come from a peaceful era to a feudal dynasty. Under the rule of male patriarchy, women of this age were like dough for anyone to knead as they pleased. She resent 4.4kReads8.6Score258Shelves

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    This novel is so heartbreaking! [Crying][crying]

11. 561 姜 Jiang Wei: Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law Serve the Same Court 姜维：翁婿同朝 A Pearl in Hand明珠在手Female-Channel Fanfiction632k WordsCompleted Complete. An unofficial history of the Three Kingdoms!! The story of young general Jiang Wei's life, from his return to Shu to his death for his country: the Northern Expeditions and a love story. Jiang Wei and his wife Fei Zhao, daughter of Fei Yi and a county princess of Shu Han, embrace as they die for their country. Ten thousand bolts from the repeating crossbow pierce them, and she carries their unborn twins. The Sima clan means to separate them; when they cannot, they cut them apart. The h 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All characters suffer tragic endings. In the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, everyone is caught in the crossfire; the sweeter the beginning, the more painful the end. This is true in over a dozen parallel worlds, where all beings suffer, desires are unfulfilled, and happiness is never possible. (Multiple perspectives in the side stories, even more heartbreaking moments) The second male lead, Zhuge Ke, is a mirror; his tragic life reflects the suffering of everyone. He secretly loves the most talented man. He appears thirty chapters late, missing out on opportunities by seven or eight years, loving painfully and humbly. In his final desperate act of madness, he dies, his clan is wiped out, and he suffers eternal damnation. His name is repeatedly tarnished by many. Even after his death, more people continue to discover traces of his deep love. In over a dozen different side story "IF" scenarios, he still cannot achieve a happy ending (he is tortured countless times in different ways).

12. 562 未 Late in the Hour of the Goat 未时晚 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted “Both leads are pure” / “Tender and heartwarming” / “Rebirth” / “Heartbreaking romance” / “Palace intrigue” / “He chases her” / “Happy ending” This story has two pure leads! “Remember, no daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe or the Lu clan of Fanyang can become empress!” But Brother Che, if that’s true, why did you marry me? And if you married me, why did you treat me that way? The Cui clan has always been loyal and righteous. Heaven and earth can bear witness. Shall I prove it with my life? If I 317Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 563 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 53.1kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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    A girl was homeless on the streets when a kind older brother took her in. The brother was obsessed with his studies. Luckily, the girl was grateful and worked hard to support the family and pay for the brother's education. This brother often made empty promises to her, saying he would marry her if she passed the imperial examinations and would repay her with a fortune. But things changed when she passed. The brother passed, and she was kicked out of her home. Fortunately, she still owned a tofu shop. On her way home, she picked up a prince. The prince was a scoundrel, and the girl, pregnant, ran away to start her own business. It really proves the saying, "You can rely on a man," but what's the next line?

14. 564 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Abusive novel, emotional turmoil

15. 565 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 32Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    This one! Trust me! A brand new book that just finished! The plot isn't cliché!! Warning: This is a top-tier political intrigue and angst novel that requires mental preparation! What you thought was your father's exclusive favor → is actually… What you thought was a sweet pursuit → is actually… What you thought was forceful acquisition → is actually… (I won't say more, to avoid spoilers 😳) High-energy plot twists galore, from the palace to the battlefield, everyone is intelligent, there are no mere plot devices. Around chapter 60 onwards, the tear-jerking and thrilling moments become intense! Too many elements: the mystery of immortality, the pinnacle of palace intrigue, battlefield power struggles, extreme angst, dynastic changes… The aftertaste is too strong; it took me three days to recover after finishing it!

16. 566 将 The Day the General Fell in Battle, I Leapt from Yumen Pass to Die for My Country 将军战死那日，我从玉门关跃下殉国 Knowing What He Says知其言Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Day the General Fell in Battle, I Leapt from Yumen Pass to Die for My Country 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello, hello! This is Xiaoyan~ Just wanted to recommend a short story I wrote~ If you're interested, feel free to click and take a look [kiss] Tags: - Ancient Romance - Angst - Marriage Alliance - General - National Righteousness - Short Story

17. 567 经 Old Stories Lost to the Years 经年旧事付流光 Gazing at the Green Distant Hills看远山青Ancient Romance30k WordsCompleted I wrote this little piece in a frenzy after watching the film Full River Red about a year ago. I've revised it and added a bit more, and am posting it here for safekeeping. The main character is He Li, alongside my original female lead, A Ling. The story takes place several years before the film and tells of a clear-eyed yet consuming love from the past. “To meet is no better than never to have met; what is love but the same as indifference? Everything that happened here, whether it made sense o 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a short, 30,000-word historical romance novel with a touch of angst. Although it's a fanfiction based on a TV series/movie, the plot doesn't detract from the reading experience. If you enjoy it, please rate and suggest it to the author. Thank you!

18. 568 笼 The Caged Songbird Ensnared the Mad Emperor 笼中雀她渣了疯批皇帝 Lord Number One Scholar探花大人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Taking Her by Force / The Long Road to Winning Her Back | Sweet, Deceptive Maid × Domineering, Ruthless, Scheming Emperor] Xu Zhixing was emperor twice in his life. The first time he took the throne, he kept Jiang Si imprisoned by his side and personally forced her to drink a pregnancy-preventing potion. But power struggles were rife with hidden murderous intent, and life and death were unpredictable. In just a few short years, the dynasty changed hands several times. After the Qing dynasty was 1.1kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    The author's writing is superb, with tightly woven logic. The story repeatedly torments the female lead, yet the male lead's love is genuine, making it a heart-wrenching read that leaves you heartbroken, in tears, filled with resentment, only to find yourself forgiving him in the end. It's an exceptionally compelling and angsty novel. Many readers gave it low ratings because they couldn't finish it, but if you read the whole book, you'll find yourself giving it a 9.7 Or higher.

19. 569 凝 Focus Your Mind, Again and Again 凝神千千万万遍 Xiao Yue Yan Xingchen小月衍星辰Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing Ji Yu: “I remember the first time I saw you. I wasn’t interested in you at all, but somehow I fell for you later.” Born into humble circumstances, she suffered abuse from a young age. Fortune smiled on her when, at nine, she was accepted into an immortal sect to begin her cultivation. After ten years of cultivation, she returned home. Her family, who had once thought little of her, had changed their ways, even her half-siblings who used to bully her. At the annual tournament, she got into a heat 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultivation novel + tragic romance + destiny. Three men vie for one woman, a love triangle ensues. The female protagonist, in her naive and innocent youth, believes she loves her senior brother, unaware that true love has already arrived. The third male lead who has always been by her side, the second male lead whose love turns to hatred, the male lead who dies in prison, and the female protagonist who only realizes her love later and suffers a devastating loss—all these elements create a world apart...

20. 570 魔 To Atone, the Demon Lord Enters Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation to Find His Beloved Wife's Soul 魔君为赎罪，进入九世轮回寻找爱妻魂 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Ancient Romance29k WordsCompleted To atone for his sins, the Demon Lord enters nine cycles of reincarnation to seek his beloved wife’s soul. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes, go ahead and cry.

21. 571 双 Twin Tribulations: An Old Friend Is Hard to Save 双生劫：故人难渡 Laila Luo莱菈箩Ancient Romance154k WordsOngoing [Multiple Male Leads | Misaligned Romance | Letting Go for Love | Bowing for Love | Saves Her Husband at the Execution Ground, Marriage Before Love | Secret Identity Replaced by a Transmigrator | Mistaken Identity of the White Moonlight | Female Lead's Growth | System Cheat] Female lead: Jiang Wanzhi [Bright, stubborn little sunshine, loves and hates with all her heart] In her youth, she saved two people. One was Fu Ling, a hostage prince from the State of Fu who had been driven to the brink of 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation. Damn it, I actually have quite a lot of confidence in this book, but I haven't read it since the update was discontinued. Can you guys take a look at it? It would be better if I could give you some opinions [top post].

22. 572 花 Flowers Easily Scattered 花易飘零 July Rivers Break七月江河破Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Epic saga + revolution + anti-transmigration + anti-imperial rule + anti-tradition + ensemble cast; five layers of philosophical depth, each turning the one before it on its head; a nonlinear narrative and a uniquely ambitious, profound experiment in the genre of historical romance for women.] The soul of Su Qianling, a young novelist, unexpectedly transmigrates. She awakens in the corpse of a young concubine sacrificed to the founding emperor of the current dynasty. From then on, she is known 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can explore it on your own. There isn't much content yet; it's still being created.

23. 573 千 A Thousand Years of Waiting: I'd Become a Tree for You 千年守候，我愿为你化作一棵树 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生21k WordsCompleted After a thousand years of waiting, I would become a tree for you. 90Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 574 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.4kReads9.0Score705Shelves

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    She stayed by his side without any official status, yet she was criticized by everyone and became a shameless woman in the eyes of others. The male protagonist was aloof and always kept his inner emotions hidden. Although they clearly had feelings for each other, his reserved nature caused them to miss each other for seven whole years.

25. 575 都 They All Say the Immortal Lord Has Gone Mad, Yet He Insists on Spoiling That Demon Lord 都说仙君疯了，偏要宠那个魔君 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生24k WordsCompleted Everyone Says the Immortal Lord Has Gone Mad, Yet He Insists on Spoiling That Demon Lord 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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