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!!!

402 羲 The Tale of Xihe: Captured, I Became the Enemy Emperor’s Empress 羲河传：被俘后，我成了敌国皇后 Lord Lingchun翎春君Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted [Fallen Princess vs. Unhinged Crown Prince] When a nation falls and a family is destroyed, a ruler is duty-bound to die with his country. But what should a princess do? Princess Xihe was willful and arrogant in her youth. At sixteen, her country fell and her family was killed. Alone, she struggled to survive in a world of chaos while protecting the six-year-old heir. She met a general from the enemy nation. He took her for an ordinary young woman and fell in love with her, but how could she forg 32.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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A ten-year veteran bookworm's selection, every single one is a gem.

403 旧 Old Dreams of 1913 旧梦1913 Shen Yuzao沈鱼藻Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Republican-era tragic romance + a love lost to regret + loving someone you cannot have] Three years in the Republic, and not a single rainstorm came. A whole lifetime, and not once did I hear you say, “I love you.” A sweet, spirited heiress × a devoted, restrained military officer. We lost each other in a time of turmoil, and after that brief farewell, we never met again. Repairing the roof with thatch for you and listening to the rain beside your bed were nothing but an old dream that could ne 3.1kReads9.4Score660Shelves

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Ancient Chinese romance novels with angst, so much angst! 🥹

406 王 The Princess Faked Her Death After Jumping Off a Cliff, and the Prince Went Mad 王妃跳崖假死后，王爷疯了 Little Demon of the Big Dipper北斗小妖Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Complete. No golden finger, no System, no pocket dimension.] Also known as The Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, So His Reborn Princess Consort Runs Away She Fought to the Death with the White Lotus in the Prince's Mansion, While the Moonlight in Her Husband's Heart Smiled [Domestic and palace intrigue + medical skills + power struggles over the throne + she suffers first, then the villains get what's coming to them + no rekindling old flames + a relentless pursuit of his wif 750Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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This is a very angsty ancient Chinese romance novel. There are no cheat codes, systems, or spatial abilities. Also known as "The Prince's Favoritism Towards His Concubine and Destroys His Wife: The Reborn Princess Escapes" + "She and the White Lotus Fighted to the Death in the Prince's Mansion, and the White Moonlight in Her Husband's Heart Smiled." [Palace intrigue + Succession struggles + Abuse of the Female Lead followed by Abuse of the Scum + Broken Mirrors Never Be Mended + Wife-Chasing Hell - A Cruel and Devastating Experience.] She was originally a transmigrator who arrived in this strange world without memories of the 21st century. She met the incomparably handsome and aloof Third Prince, and became a devoted, simp princess, ultimately ending up as a cannon fodder female supporting character. After being reborn, she awakened her 21st-century soul and never bothered with him again. Let whoever wants to be a simp princess be; she chooses to give up, watching him and his concubine's affections with a mocking smile. She waits for the seven stars to align before jumping off a cliff back to the 21st century. —After jumping off the cliff, he went mad! Read the description to avoid potential issues. Please refrain from negative comments if you disagree!

407 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 241Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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If you're tired of formulaic historical romance novels, give this one a try. The title might sound like a typical domestic power struggle story, but it's actually a solid political intrigue tale. The author's writing is skillful, with original poetry seamlessly integrated into the plot, creating a fictional world based on the Northern Song Dynasty. The details of the power struggles are meticulously crafted. The ensemble cast and the portrayal of fate are excellent; each character is fleshed out and their fates are poignant. The early part of the story is a meticulously planned scheme and a period of struggle, while the later part features a stunning reversal that brings all the clues together, elevating the theme to a new level, exploring obsession and letting go, leaving a lasting impression.

408 他 He Died Before Midsummer 他死在盛夏之前 Luo MoxuanC5洛墨萱C5Male-Channel Fanfiction319k WordsOngoing A groveling ex tries to win her back, with maximum angst. He pursued her for eight years, kneeling as he offered her his sincere heart. She laughed coldly and ground his dignity into the dirt. The birthday gift he had made for her with his own hands ended up in the trash. “Don’t let something this cheap dirty my vanity.” She thought he would never leave. Until the day he turned away from her most glamorous banquet, leaving behind just one sentence: “Cen Yan, I’m done playing your game.” Later, s 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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[Frustrated][Frustrated] I'm easily moved to tears, and everyone around me thinks this is the best book I've read recently, and they're all following it every day. ⭐⭐ High-energy scenes keep coming, and it gets more and more addictive as you read on; it's absolutely amazing.

409 将 After I Was Given to the Prince, the Mad Emperor Regretted It Too Late 将我送给王爷后疯批皇帝追悔莫及 Wenxin Ruoshui文心若水Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted With beauty enough to topple cities, she was cursed by the world as a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation. The emperor's favor turned out to be nothing but a means of revenge. Behind the glittering splendor, the truth slowly emerges. The one responsible for the hatred between their country and their families is none other than him... A peerless beauty made heroes across the land fall at her feet, yet he wanted nothing more than to see her dead. After going to great lengths to trick the i 470Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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Her beauty was unparalleled, yet she was cursed by the world as a wicked woman who brought ruin to the country. The emperor's favor and grace were all a pretext for revenge. Behind the glitz and glamour, the truth gradually emerges: the instigator of national and personal hatred is none other than him… A beauty of her time, she captivated heroes across the land, yet he alone sought to eliminate her. After painstakingly obtaining the imperial seal from me, he humiliated, tortured, and imprisoned me. Heartless as he was: he attempted to burn me at the stake during his coronation; he casually bestowed me upon his elder brother at a palace banquet; he personally plunged a sharp blade into my body; he even personally forced me to drink a potent abortion drug, all to obtain the heart's blood of the most precious fetus in the world to cure the heartache of his beloved. When the splendor faded and his unrequited love turned to sorrow, he decided to destroy this beautiful face, cut off his long hair, and choose death over life. From then on, her alluring beauty reappeared, bewitching four kingdoms: "You ruined my life, I will overthrow your empire!" And he, however, personally handed over the Imperial Seal that he had tricked me out of years ago… Snow-covered, under the red plum tree, he led a beautifully sculpted little boy, his appearance as gentle and refined as the former Lord of Tingfeng Tower: "Rou Rou, the red plum blossoms are blooming, spring is coming!" [Heartbreaking and physically abusive][Both characters are virgins][Alternate era][No rebirth or time travel][National hatred and family feuds][Political intrigue and scheming][Female lead grows from weak to strong]. [Note: This is not a light novel. The female lead has her own growth arc, the plot unfolds slowly, the male lead is extremely shrewd but not brainless, the female lead suffers terribly in the early stages but gradually reverses her fate, she and the male lead have a love-hate relationship, and they engage in power struggles.]

410 太 Has the Grand Tutor Forced Anyone to Love Him Today? 太傅大人今天强制爱了吗 Mian Tang Zhi Yu眠棠知榆Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Yandere obsession + coercive possession + extreme possessiveness + brooding male lead + mutual firsts + tragic ending] [Clear-headed beauty vs. aloof madman] Chu Yanchen was born cold and indifferent, yet a dazzling, proud princess was the one person who could cloud his mind. He plotted every step carefully, becoming her tutor and putting on an air of cool propriety, gentle and courteous. He had meant to win her over slowly, but this hopelessly obtuse girl followed those hidebound rules of etiq 2kReads—Score106Shelves

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[Petrification][Petrification][Petrification][Petrification]

411 乱 Butterflies Flutter Through the Dust 乱尘蝶飞 Let Me Adorn Myself with Flowers且自簪花Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Fast-paced plot] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] Written in the style of classical Chinese chaptered fiction, with a realistic bent. The female lead is disciplined by nature. There is no transmigration or rebirth. This is a traditional, fate-driven novel about society and human nature, rooted in traditional values. If you prefer wish fulfillment or a radically rebellious female lead, this book may not be for you. Female lead Lu Dieyan: She rides out in men's clothes, both c 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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No artificial sweeteners, just a story of love between equals. A strong woman and a powerful man complement each other in a vortex of power struggles, offering mutual protection in a chaotic world – a story that leaves a lasting impression.

412 公 The Princess Ascends the Throne: The Embroidered Uniform Guard Swears to Follow Her to the Death 公主登基：锦衣卫大人誓死相随 Half a Spoonful of Ginger Vinegar半勺姜醋Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted Mu Lingxi, the most noble princess of the Mu Kingdom, knew better than anyone that her marriage was a chess piece, a bargaining chip. She was clever and clear-eyed, and had never hoped for true love or entertained any delusions. Until one day, as her carriage jolted along, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, burdened by a blood feud, shattered her peaceful world with a feverish kiss he could no longer control. It lasted only an instant, but the spark quickly became a wildfire. He i 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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I cried when it was angsty, and I rolled around in bed when it was sweet [awkward laugh][awkward laugh].

413 锁 Silken Threads of Love 锁情丝 Stone-Hearted Wooden Man石心木人Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance | Angst] Some Things Cannot Be Mended She had loved him for eight years, yet on their wedding day, he tortured her until she was barely recognizable. From that day on, he subjected her to excruciating torment, determined to keep it up until she died. When the truth came to light, he regretted everything and fell to his knees, humbly begging for forgiveness. Forgive him? What a joke! She said, “My hatred for you has long since seeped into my bones. Even if I ground you to dust 722Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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If you want to torture yourself, come on, it can only get worse, there's no limit to how bad it can get.

414 快 Quick Transmigration: The Male Lead's Beloved Keeps Faking Her Death 快穿：男主的朱砂痣又死遁了 Splendor Between the Lines笔间盛华Fantastical Romance388k WordsCompleted [Pure Romance + Multiple Male Leads + Romantic Rivalry + Regretful Exes + Bad Ending] Writing isn't easy, so please don't leave hateful comments if this isn't your thing. After being bound to a cannon-fodder System, the enchanting Chi Hua became a tragic supporting heroine in countless little worlds. She had once given those privileged men her whole heart and everything she had, only to be abandoned, harmed, and ultimately reduced to ashes. Chi Hua now chooses herself and focuses on her career. 1kReads—Score109Shelves

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Both characters are virgins, and the story is angsty.

415 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 244.1kReads9.2Score32.2kShelves

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Xu Wanruo is intelligent, brave, and cunning. To save her life, she seduces Xie Xianyu. After becoming dependent on him, she lives on the edge of a rock. She is very clear-headed and wants freedom, equal love, not to be looked down upon, and not to be treated like a plaything. She tries to escape... Xie Xianyu is domineering, possessive, and a bit crazy.

418 瘸 The Lame Prince Is Truly Ruthless 瘸腿王爷真狠啊 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted A decree of marriage bound Shen Qingyi, the legitimate daughter of a marquis and granddaughter of a Grand Princess, to Xiao Yan, a prince who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops. Thus began their marriage before love. Shen Qingyi was a gifted businesswoman who expanded her ventures across the land. Xiao Yan was ruthless and imposing outside the home, but in front of his wife, he could only obey. That was until his wife, wanting to strengthen the royal household, decided to find capable all 452Reads—Score125Shelves

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[Heart][Heart] The wealthy merchant's wife, [Already interested][Already interested][Already interested], the eldest granddaughter of the Grand Princess, married a prince who held military power. The princess arranged for the prince to take in one beautiful concubine after another. The concubines' duty was to please the prince [Heart][Heart][Heart] and to ensure the continuation of their lineage.

419 强 After Forcing Her to Be His, the Mad Emperor Became a Substitute 强取豪夺后，疯批帝王成了替身 Riding the Moon on a Long Wind长风揽月Ancient Romance630k WordsOngoing [Yandere] + [Steals His Wife] + [Substitute] + [Coercion] + [Love Gu] + [Memory Alteration] + [Abuse of Power] A paranoid, self-effacing substitute emperor × a pure-hearted, resilient, clear-eyed noblewoman × her gentle, patient, deeply devoted adoptive brother, a physician Male lead has no sexual experience | Female lead does not In her first life, Shen Shu loved him deeply. He treated her as a pawn, and she died taking an arrow meant for him. In the end, he followed her in death. Reborn, Xia 77Reads—Score110Shelves

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420 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Tsundere Pregnant Wife Keeps Plotting Against Me 穿越后，傲娇小孕妻老想图谋不轨 Yan Er焱二Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + one-on-one romance + a husband-chasing redemption arc + mutual devotion + sweet pregnancy and childbirth] Ning Xiangwan suddenly transmigrates into the body of a young lady from the Ning Residence who shares her name. What? She just got here and has already discovered she's pregnant with Prince Jing's child? She has to clean up every single mess the original owner left behind. The hardest part is figuring out how to win back the heart of the cold-faced prince she's hurt. With n 540Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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See? They all remain silent, utterly humiliated.

421 渡 Crossing Paths with Xiao Chi 渡萧迟 Shu Yinyueyue舒音月月Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Xiao Yanyan, a noblewoman of the Liao, and Han Derang, the son of a Han official, fell in love as children and pledged to grow old together. But an imperial edict selecting consorts tore them apart. She was sent to the palace and became Empress to Emperor Jingzong of Liao. Five years later, the emperor died, leaving her with their young crown prince. The imperial clansmen coveted power, and powerful ministers watched like hawks. The widowed empress and her son were in mortal danger. At the most 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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The historical figures who inspired this story are Xiao Yanyan and Han Derang. A TV series about them was made, and it was incredibly heart-wrenching!

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This book is hilarious at first, but makes you cry later.

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At first I thought it was a sweet romance novel, I laughed so hard the bed shook, but in the end I cried until dawn.

425 私 Secret Springtime Longing: You Never Betray Me 私吟春羞：君不负 The Stream by the Little Tree小树的河畔Ancient Romance102k WordsOngoing What is being cherished? It means knowing how to protect yourself. Chen Shuyi ignored the warnings and married into the Wang family. They disfigured her and forced her to drink a bowl of egret soup, leaving her mute. Meanwhile, her husband repeatedly dallied with other women. The eldest heir of the Zhou-Qi Empire slaughtered the Wang family, and the emperor of the Yin-Song Empire bitterly regretted what had happened. The woman he had never been able to win over: how dare the Wang family harm her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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A bowl of egret soup destroyed a couple's relationship. It poisoned her, rendering her eloquent and persuasive. Just when everyone thought she was an ant easily manipulated, they never imagined she was a phoenix rising from the ashes.

427 春 The Spring Breeze Never Crosses 春风不渡 Chilled Little Grapes凉拌小葡萄Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Spring Breeze Never Crosses 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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This book is perfect for reading at night! Perfect for hiding under the covers and secretly shedding tears [almost crying]. The heroine's line, "This spring breeze will never reach the Ferry Gate..."—Meant that those from beyond the Great Wall can no longer return home... It's so heartbreaking [almost crying].

428 镜 Song in the Mirror: The Female Regent’s Beloved Slave Husband 镜中歌：女摄政王的奴隶宠夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + mutual devotion + powerful heroine + stunning twists + happy ending] In the Tianling Kingdom, women ruled, and one woman could have several husbands. She, Bai Jinghe, was the true power behind the Tianling Kingdom. Accomplished in both letters and arms, beautiful and talented, she held the court in her grasp. He, A Mo, was a slave offered as tribute to Tianling by Jingyan. He was dressed in rags, sickly and broken, with a shattered arm. Angry after a quarrel with her secondary 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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Why not try this? Every now and then, a knife appears; you think there's candy, but it's all shards of glass. In Tianling Kingdom, women are revered, and polyandry is practiced. She, Bai Jinghe, is the true ruler of Tianling Kingdom, possessing both literary and martial talents, beauty and wisdom, and wielding immense power. He, Amo, is a slave presented to Tianling by Jingyan, ragged, sickly, and crippled, with broken arms and dislocated bones. Because of a quarrel with her concubine Rong Yuan, she specifically requested this ugly slave to become her favorite concubine. He refused to comply and was whipped until he was on the verge of death. Bai Jinghe, unable to bear being publicly rejected by a slave, spared his life, intending to keep him alive to torment him slowly. However, unexpectedly, while treating and caring for his wounds, she developed a strange fondness for him. Just when Bai Jinghe thought he was truly willing to stay for her, she was unaware that the slave Amo was actually the long-lost prince of Chi Shu. He wasn't truly willing to stay for her; his goal was the "Qiankun Mirror" in her possession. Legend has it that whoever obtains this mirror will rule the world…

429 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves

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Cry as hard as you can!

430 不 True to the Desolate Beauty 不负荒颜 Xi Xi Dong Dong西西东东Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Those who promise to stay together forever are the ones who end up apart; Those who swear never to forget are the ones who fade away. He is her immortal spirit, and she is his spirit master. He cannot live without her, and she would never abandon him. They will be together forever. At Falsehood Cliff, he breaks through the barrier and takes her to watch the sunset and tour the Eastern Sea. At Mount Donghua, he leans by the window, watching blue jacaranda blossoms drift down, and asks her what l 100Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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They're all really good, neck and neck.

431 替 The Prince Who Married Me by Proxy Wiped Out My Family, Then Begged Me to Cure His Poison 替嫁王爷灭我满门，跪求我解毒 A Single Grain of Cosmic Seed一颗宇粒籽Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted The prince married me with an imperial decree, then personally wiped out my entire family and had me thrown into prison. Only after he sat on the throne did he lower his head to me, because only my blood could cure the deadly poison that was killing him! I am Shen Hanzhi, daughter of a military commander. At ten, I fell into an ice cavern, and all four of my limbs ache in the wind. I could never learn martial arts, but I mastered medical skills unrivaled in the world by studying a medical text. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I followed it all the way to the end, but I didn't expect the ending to be so heartbreaking...

433 情 Deep in Love, Yet Unaware 情深且不知 Fusu扶苏Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted [Tragic Romance] He was the man who killed my father, and I hated him with all my heart. In the end, I discovered I had hated the wrong person. The daughter of a bandit chief happened to save a scholar, and from then on, she gave him her heart. But her wedding night became the night her family was slaughtered. Her beloved, once the person closest to her, had become her father's killer! He was an emperor, cold and indifferent. He unexpectedly fell in love with her, yet could only push her further 69Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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This ancient romance novel is so heart-wrenching, it'll break your heart.

434 我 My Childhood Friend Ascended the Throne 我的竹马登基了 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [Comedy + Zhihu-style storytelling + Ridiculous antics + Strong Male and Female Leads + Childhood Sweethearts + A Little Angst] My name is Gu Xiang, and I’m a celebrated female general. Qi Yan and I have been at odds since we were children. He’s a petty man who loves to kick people when they’re down. As for why Qi Yan loves picking on me so much, it’s because he’s jealous of me. Jealous because everyone loves me and even the flowers bloom when they see me. Chapter excerpt: “Qi Yan, what do you 819Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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This was supposed to be really heart-wrenching, but it turned into a tragic story written with humor. I cried so much.

435 囚 The Hairpin of Imprisoned Fortune 囚福簪 Supreme Subtlety无上甚微Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted Princess Rongyang learns that Wentai Yue and her four female ancestors were cursed by an evil hairpin: they were denied familial affection, suffered heartbreak in love, and met tragic ends. To break the curse, she travels back to the eras in which her ancestors lived and changes each of their fates. This novel contains five stories. Below are summaries of what happened before their fates were changed. Story One: Li Qianxiang was an orphan who grew up alongside Dan Gui at the Solitude Garden. The 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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Just go watch it! It's absolutely heart-wrenching, containing five stories and five couples, all of whom suffer tragic fates. The first female lead dies in childbirth; the second female lead, the daughter of the first, is stabbed to death with a hairpin; the third female lead, the daughter of the second, is mistakenly beaten to death by her husband; the fourth female lead, the daughter of the third, also dies; and the fifth female lead, the daughter of the fourth, is burned to death by the prince consort. However, the fifth female lead survives and will change her own and her ancestors' tragic end. Go watch it! Highly recommended.

436 朕 My Setting Is That I Love Her 朕的设定是爱她 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance71k WordsCompleted [System transmigration into a book + mutual healing + winning over a lovesick obsessive] A new historical romance from Zhier, author of one of Zhihu’s three great tragic novels, Late Departure. The main story is lighthearted and funny, but the extras will break your heart. She is his nightmare, and also his cure! He is written to love her, so no matter what she does, he will never blame her. “Yan Yu, I truly and sincerely love you. Don’t forget me, I beg you.” “Don’t be afraid. Your elder sister 398Reads8.6Score113Shelves

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Both were heartbreaking, but I didn't cry, which you guys don't know.

437 双 Twin Jades 双玦 Clouds Drape the Sleeves云倾袖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted That night, a blood moon hung in the sky, and the Star-Picking Terrace blazed with lights. Yan Ling stood by the railing and cut off her long hair. Her red robes were as hauntingly beautiful as flowers at the end of their bloom. “Xiao Fengqing, I would descend to the Yellow Springs and enter hell for you. Did you ever feel even the slightest bit of sincerity toward me?” Xiao Fengqing stood tall and graceful, his expression indifferent. “Never.” Yan Ling burst into laughter and leaped into the bo 764Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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She was originally a concubine's daughter in the Duke of Wei's mansion. Her aunt was the Duke of Wei's favorite concubine, but her aunt died when she was born. The Duchess of Wei regarded her as a thorn in her side, but the Duke of Wei, out of consideration for their blood ties, sent her back to his old residence in Hangzhou to be raised by others.

438 似 It Seems an Old Friend Is Far Away 似是故人远 Lin Qingjiu林清九Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted Her name was Leng Ren, the top assassin of the Tianji Pavilion. Her blade fell without a moment's hesitation. In the autumn of the twenty-third year of the Kaiwu era, she met a scholar named Shen Rongxi. A jade-like gentleman dressed in white as brilliant as snow, whose eyes brimmed with tenderness whenever he looked at her. He loved her and promised her a happy marriage and a harmonious home. He hated her, resenting that five years ago she had personally destroyed the life of splendor he had kn 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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The female lead is dead, and the male lead's life is worse than death. The female supporting character suffers unrequited love, and so does the male supporting character. Come read this ancient romance novel with a tragic ending! Witness the tragic love story of a female assassin and a gentle scholar! [Attention]

439 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.4kReads9.2Score950Shelves

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We are destined to be apart in this life, but will be buried together in death, so we can continue our fate in the next. We've shared the snow today, we've bowed to heaven and earth, so we can be considered together. (Super heart-wrenching first book, wish fulfillment!)

440 摄 Regent, His Heart Is in Turmoil 摄政王，他的心乱了 Mu Youzhi木有支Ancient Romance315k WordsOngoing [Both sexually inexperienced + pure love + devoted to each other + strong male lead + strong female lead + sweet romance + reborn + scheming] A book’s title can’t compare to the story inside. The story itself is the real treasure. I’ve racked my brains and still can’t settle on a title. I’m exhausted, so I’m giving up on promoting it! After 200,000 words, this is the best title I could come up with! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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Ugh, why do so many people when they're experiencing a reading slump end up reading angst-filled novels? [Facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

441 无 The Impermanence Bureau: A Grand Showcase of Underworld Office Life 无常：地府打工人日常大赏 Little Little June First六一小小Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing [Past life + strong heroine + mutual devotion + chasing her husband to win him back + a little angst, but definitely a happy ending!!!] (Crazy, powerful female ghost * sickly, obsessive fiancé from her past life) A slow-burn story!!! If you’re not into that, feel free to skip ahead to Chapter 41~ While alive, her family was destroyed. On her wedding day, she killed him with her own hands, thinking that would settle their debts to each other. After death, driven by resentment, she returned to the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I suggest starting with chapter 41 and then going back to read it from the beginning [crying][crying][crying] It's really brutal, but thankfully there's after-sales support, otherwise I would have cried my eyes out.

442 华 The Song of Hua Xu 华胥引 Tang Qi唐七Anime Fanfiction291k WordsCompleted If you could trade your life for a perfect illusion of the past, would you agree? Perhaps you would shake your head, but they said yes. In this story set amid a world in chaos, the Princess of Wei gives her life for her country, then returns from the dead with the help of a mermaid's pearl. When she plays the Huaxu Melody, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bone, as well as enter dreams and memories. Trading life for a dream, she can only sigh at the joys and sorrows of a f 2.3kReads9.5Score817Shelves

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The first book is a tragic one for everyone. I won't say much about the second one; it's incredibly heart-wrenching, and I felt terrible for days after reading it.

443 药 The Medicine Concubine’s Thin Coffin: I Trade My Wretched Bones for One Glance of His Tenderness 药妾薄棺:我以三两贱骨，换他一次垂怜 lucky Xunlucky迅15k WordsCompleted The Medicine Concubine's Shallow Grave: I Trade My Wretched Bones for One Moment of His Favor 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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Ancient Short Abuse

444 他 There’s a Ghost in His Heart 他心上有一只鬼 Saturn Liang JiSaturn梁姬Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted There Is a Ghost in His Heart 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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It was so heartbreaking. I got out of bed in the middle of the night to get some tissues and cried my eyes out. They were clearly in love, so why didn't they end up together?

445 新 The Bride Was Cruelly Abandoned, Only to Discover She Was Pregnant 新娘惨被抛弃，怎料肚中已有娃 Fang Yao芳遥Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted There was no warmth on her wedding night, only her in-laws' taunts and her husband's indifference. Afterward, her mother-in-law sent her to the countryside without consulting anyone. She was given dozens of acres of land and two elderly servants, and from then on, no one bothered with her. She knew her husband's family didn't want her back, and her heart had grown cold toward them too. But just when she'd finally settled in, she realized that after only one night, she was pregnant with the child 51kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves

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This is a purely classical Chinese text, and it's quite angsty. Many readers couldn't handle it and dropped the story. If you like sweet romance or fast-paced stories, please proceed with caution.

446 郡 The County Princess Is Wild! The Aloof Crown Prince Is Forced to Court Her 郡主她好疯！清冷太子爷被迫邀宠 Oranges Are Orange橙子是橘色的Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [The heroine is unhinged early on; the hero goes off the rails later.] Three years ago, a rebellion broke out in the palace. The Crown Prince led troops to suppress it, but was shot dead by the rebels. Everyone thought he had perished. Three years later, a prisoner appeared in the Marquis’s residence’s heated pavilion. It was none other than the former Crown Prince, believed to be dead. Imprisoned for three years, the Crown Prince, once compassionate and devoted to the people, had turned dark. H 370Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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Both the male and female leads experienced some heartbreak.

448 我 What Happened to the Powerful Ministers After I Died? 我死后权臣们都怎么样了 One Glance After a Long Time今久一顾Ancient Romance81k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Scheming Empress X Gentle, Beloved Minister] After fighting wars for half her life and ruling as empress for over a decade, she died halfway through her reign. When she opened her eyes again, twenty-four years had passed. I never thought I'd come back to life after dying. After all, I'd done everything I could, and when I died, I had no regrets. In my thirty-six years of life, love and hate never came easily from the throne. But suddenly, I found myself wondering: what became of those 26Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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A short story perfect for bedtime. The ensemble cast is truly heartbreaking. The male and female leads were mute before their rebirths, but have eight mouths afterward. A blend of sweet and angst. It touches on political intrigue, righteousness, friendship, and mutual devotion. The female lead is undeniably stunningly beautiful, while the male lead is a gentle, ethereal figure.

449 殇 Shang Jiu’an: I’ll Trade My Life for Yours 殇久安：我以一命换一命 Third Master, Protect Me小三爷保佑我Ancient Romance23k WordsCompleted If we could have another chance, would our ending be different? She loved the general three times: once in her past life, once in this life, and once in this life with memories of her past life. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is so cruel!