Ancient-Era Romance With a Highly Intelligent Lead, Preferably Complete 古言高智商(最好是完结的)

1. 401 侯 The Marquis's Noble Wife 侯府贵妻 Xi Yan Luo夕颜洛Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her past life, she fell in love with Shen Yi and ended up abandoned by everyone, with not even a body left behind. Now reborn in a blaze of fire, she returns with vengeance in her heart. She will show no mercy to anyone who hurt her, and never trust anyone who deceived her again. Watch as she turns the tide and rules the world with a delicate hand. 6.4kReads9.1Score741Shelves

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   The female protagonist is reborn, having been deceived and burned to death by a scumbag husband and her half-sister in her previous life. In this life, she seeks revenge for her wrongs and vengeance for her grudges. She will send the scumbag husband and half-sister to their deaths, eliminate her father's concubines, and take control of her marriage.

2. 402 怯 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归：半缘离思，半缘君 A Dream Drunk on This Fleeting Life一梦醉浮生Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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   High-quality historical romance novel, happy ending, completed. [Added to bookshelf]

3. 403 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   It's worth watching; the male and female leads are both intelligent, and the supporting characters are equally impressive.

4. 404 穿 I Transmigrated into the Younger Sister of a Powerful Official and Stole the Villain Away 穿成权臣妹妹，我拐跑了反派大佬 Madam Raccoon狸猫夫人Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted Lu Xiangan transmigrated into a book, becoming an insignificant little side character the author killed off with a single line. She has a county magistrate for a father who is carefree but dotes on his wife and daughter, a shrewd and worldly mother who knows how to handle everyone, and a cool, domineering elder brother who is a young prodigy. Five-year-old Xiangan puts her hands on her nonexistent hips. “My dream is to be a happy freeloader! The heroine can do whatever she wants!” But then... Wa 4.6kReads9.0Score598Shelves

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   Don't be fooled by the title, just read it! It was written during the author's college entrance exam break, it's sweet and you won't regret it.

5. 405 重 After Being Reborn, My Husband Turned into a Lovesick Green Tea 重生后相公变病娇绿茶了 God of Green Peppers青椒之神Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Scheming Chancellor × Headstrong Heiress of the Capital] After marrying in two lifetimes without finding a happy ending, Mu Qing is reborn. She plans for them to go their separate ways, but why has the once calm and dignified Chancellor Gu turned into a drenched peach blossom? [Reader's Guide] 1. A seemingly sweet and innocent but secretly calculating male lead × a beautiful, free-spirited, incredibly strong female lead 2. The male lead's secret love turns into an obsession, and when his love 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Just finished, still fresh, but it's under review and therefore ongoing.

6. 406 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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   The protagonist is betrothed by the emperor to 15 men, but all 15 harbor ulterior motives; not one of them is genuinely devoted to her. [Crying]

7. 407 草 Plants Bud in Spring, Then Winter Comes 草木经春便有冬 Cover the Sky and Block Out the Sun Group遮天蔽日组Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted The once-spoiled young master transmigrates into a little maid who nearly froze and starved to death. As Li Dongbai deals with the physical discomfort of the differences between men and women, she plans to lie flat and keep living her lazy, carefree life. Unfortunately, things don’t go as she hopes. The Wan family is wiped out in a single day, and when the friends she usually can’t stand face life and death, Li Dongbai simply can’t sit by and do nothing. She tries everything she can think of, bu 42Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   The story is intellectually sharp throughout, with no lapses in judgment due to romance. A young master in her past life, a lowly maid in this one. She may not be the Empress Dowager, but her son must be the Emperor! Nearing its end, incredibly good, go for it…

8. 408 将 The Pride of a Military Family: Reborn with My Wacky Ancestors 将门天骄：带着逗比老祖宗们重生 Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical setting + lighthearted comedy + strong heroine + coming-of-age female lead + ensemble cast + political intrigue + defending the homeland] Chu Tianjiao was the eldest legitimate daughter of a military family. In her previous life, she devoted herself to fighting for her country, but after her death, her soul was imprisoned in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, unable to pass on. She spent her days chatting, joking, and shooting the breeze with a group of imperial ancestors, enjoying what 9.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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   A lighthearted and humorous historical romance novel featuring a strong female protagonist. The story is morally upright, focusing on protecting the country and its people. The writing is witty and humorous, with a grand scope. The heroine conquers six kingdoms and establishes a stable empire; romantic relationships are merely a spice to the story. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

9. 409 青 The Green Satchel Medical Text 青囊医书 Luo Yu Qiu Han落雨秋寒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted When people look back on the past, they often sigh over missed opportunities and regret what they can no longer change. Little do they know that capable people can thrive anywhere. In the end, whether life goes well or badly depends on the person. Ge Rumo firmly believes this. Just as she clawed her way up from humble beginnings and was about to have it all, a promotion, a raise, fame, and fortune, she opened her eyes to find herself in a different body. But she isn't afraid. Watch as she carrie 1.2kReads8.2Score201Shelves
10. 410 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score435Shelves

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    A woman disguises herself as a man to focus on her career! The female lead is incredibly capable! Also known as "The Female Scholar" and "The Imperial Tutor." He was a renowned and charming scholar, showered with favor and honor. Until the Du family's downfall, and he hanged himself in prison, the world learned that "he" was actually a woman! After his father's death, his reputation was ruined; dozens of loyal servants starved to death; and all the beautiful women in his family were either enslaved or reduced to playthings of officials. Reborn, Du Wanfeng is determined to protect her family, turn the tide, and save the collapsing empire! She will forge her own path to becoming a powerful minister.

11. 411 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score459Shelves

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    In this book, both the main and supporting characters are intelligent throughout.

12. 412 下 The Cast-Off Wife 下堂妻 Andersen Lives Next Door隔壁住着安徒生Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Gentle, clever orphan girl VS aloof, proud young nobleman] [The husband’s long road to winning her back + strong heroine + divorce + rekindled love + business rivalry + court intrigue] Lin Wan was Xiao Jingxing’s wife. She met him when she was eleven. At twenty-one, her heart broken, she became his cast-off wife. From then on, the girls whose relationships with Xiao Jingxing had been ambiguous, the prime minister’s daughter, a comrade-in-arms’ younger sister, and a famous courtesan, finally had 4.6kReads8.9Score360Shelves

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    I think the first three are good. The rest I just randomly recommended; I haven't rated them, but I think they're quite well-written, and you can check them out if you're interested.

13. 413 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    Speaking of high intelligence, it has to be my Empress Dowager. In the second book, although the female lead's intelligence isn't as high as the male lead's, it's consistent with his status. Unlike some female-centric novels that deliberately weaken the male lead, this one features a male and female lead with high intelligence and emotional intelligence.

14. 414 救 Help! The Soft and Adorable Little Mermaid Has Caught the Regent's Eye 救命！软萌小人鱼被摄政王盯上了 Bricklaying Cat With a Crush搬砖小色猫Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Both Devoted to Each Other + One-on-One] Delicate, Soft-Hearted, Tearful Beauty VS Wicked, Abstinent, Cunning Prince Regent In the South Sea lives a little mermaid with peach-blossom skin and a face as lovely as a lotus. One day, a prophecy reveals that the cruel and tyrannical Prince Regent has his way with her in a dream. The frightened little mermaid wants nothing more than to put as much distance between them as possible. Gazing at the delicate, fragile girl before him, Si M 1.4kReads8.9Score180Shelves

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    🥂The female protagonist is a little mermaid from the South China Sea. Because of a prophecy, a tyrannical and arrogance-ridden regent enters the little mermaid's dream and acts recklessly. The little mermaid is terrified and just wants to sever ties with him as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, the regent thinks that the little mermaid pushed him into the water. Later, the little mermaid finally proves her innocence, but she doesn't expect that she can't escape.

15. 415 十 Spring Warms the Jade Beneath a Ten-Mile River 十里江平春玉暖 Example范例Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing Pei Xuan put down the rebellion in Yanbei in just three years, then petitioned the emperor to let him spend the rest of his life guarding the frontier. I knew he simply didn't want to marry me. His heart belonged only to the empress. For my whole life, I was trapped by the title of Pei Xuan's wife, waiting for him until the day I died of sorrow. When I returned to the day I was framed at the pear garden and ordered to marry him, I broke the scheme and protected his and the empress's honor. And 5Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 416 惊 Shocking! The Flower-Palace Courtesan Is Pregnant, and the Barren Prince Will Have an Heir 惊！花魁孕崽，绝嗣王爷有后了 Orange Glow and Treasure橘光宝气Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Just rated, score may rise] (Sly yet spirited beauty × fake playboy, fake infertile, real prince) [Household-intrigue power fantasy + devoted couple + everyone’s favorite + marriage before love] Jiang Li took the place of a princess who had fallen on hard times and was sold into a brothel. After thirteen years, on the day she became the star courtesan, a mysterious man bought her first night, and she unexpectedly became his cure for pent-up desire. Who knew she was naturally fertile? After one 1.2kReads8.2Score145Shelves

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    A pregnant courtesan returns home with a child and, within the grand mansion of a noble family, reclaims everything that is rightfully hers! The female lead is sharp-tongued and resourceful, slapping faces repeatedly in a fast-paced, satisfying adventure. The writing is excellent, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is both thrilling and touching. A romantic prince meets a clear-headed courtesan—the emotional tension is off the charts!

17. 417 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    All the books I recommend are completed. This one is a classic ancient romance. The princess disguises herself as a boy to survive since childhood. After the fall of her kingdom, she is forced to marry a king in his place. The two develop feelings for each other but are forced to separate... I won't say more, just go and read it yourself!

18. 418 全 My Whole Family Holds Great Power, So I Get to Run Wild 全家位高权重，我负责横行霸道 Frost Pavilion寒霜榭Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Beloved by All + Everyday Life in an Ancient Setting + Beloved by All + An Ensemble of Young Characters [Main story complete] Ye Zhenzhen transmigrated. Given a second chance, this time she’s been handed a dream life where she can enjoy herself until she dies. The good news: Her whole family holds power and status. Even better news: She’s the family darling. Her father is a great general who commands a mighty army, the envy of other wives. Her mother is the reigning princess, ch 1.3kReads8.5Score144Shelves

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    The novel is full of humorous and witty elements, with a light and silly writing style. The female protagonist, Ye Zhenzhen, is straightforward, short-tempered, and fiery. Her words and actions often make people laugh. For example, she beats princes and scolds princesses at the drop of a hat, and she is always causing trouble for the emperor. She is a complete troublemaker, but her frank personality is also lovable. Reading this novel can make you forget your troubles and have a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

19. 419 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed. An imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood, only served to spur Qinghuan to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live well! A series of bizarre murders drew Qinghuan into the case, and the deaths of bystanders filled her with guilt... Through shared experiences, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him, but when all the beauty is not cherished, why wait?

20. 420 恰 At Last, Snow Falls at Dusk, and Our Hair Turns White Together 恰逢暮雪亦白头 Little Bamboo Shoot小山竹Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She loved him for ten years, giving up her identity as a princess and abandoning the royal nobility. In the end, she became a beauty reduced to bones, her love too deep to last. All the pain and torment finally crushed the last of her love. The green hills would be covered in evening snow before they grew old together, yet in the end, she failed to live up to her name. She could no longer see the green hills, and they would never grow old together. 28Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 421 云 Cloud-Swept Hair and Flowerlike Beauty: Reborn as a Force to Be Reckoned With 云鬓花颜，重生一世狠角色 Fu Ya付雅Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + household intrigue + strong heroine + one-on-one romance + all-out action + female-led growth] Warning: This is a story focused purely on household intrigue, with little romance. It is a coming-of-age story centered on household battles, and it starts slowly. This is not a fast-paced novel. If you prefer fast-paced stories, feel free to move on. Thank you. Born into wealth, she was nevertheless surrounded by people plotting against her. Qin YunyI never imagined that her devoted husban 596Reads8.5Score110Shelves

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    Sharing this good article. Everyone here is cunning and calculating; if you don't like it, come back and hit me!

22. 422 云 A Letter of Love from Afar, Sent Through the Clouds 云中遥寄锦书来 Willow Hues Swaying杨柳色依依Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Both leads are each other's first and only; love at first sight; secret crush; reunion after a long separation; cool and devoted crown prince (early on) / possessive emperor × talented legitimate daughter of a marquis's household] As the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo, Yun Tang had a father who was the Duke of Dingguo and a brother who was the crown prince's study companion. Yet she had never seen the crown prince everyone in the capital talked about. Later, she began se 2Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 423 霸 Taking Her by Force! The Flirtatious Princess Is Out of Control 霸王硬上弓！钓系长公主撩疯了 Spring and Summer Together春夏两相Ancient Romance552k WordsOngoing [Flirtatious, alluring older woman VS calculating young wolf] [Married first, fall in love later + devoted love + one-on-one, both untouched + older woman/younger man romance] Nangong Qing, the eldest legitimate princess of Great Qi, was entrusted with the young emperor and the regency by the dying former emperor. All of the capital laughed at her for being twenty and still unmarried, calling her an old maid left on the shelf. When the young emperor took the reins of power, the ministers pressur 1.3kReads—Score124Shelves

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    The story perfectly hits the nail on the head. The Fourth Princess, joining in the fun, gossips and teases the female lead about her marriage, but the female lead seizes the opportunity to retaliate, publicly dredging up the Fourth Princess's old embarrassing secrets. She had desperately sought a husband through the imperial examinations, pleading with the late emperor for a marriage decree, only to find herself unable to win over her husband's heart and suffering neglect for five years after their marriage. Her deepest, most painful memories are laid bare before everyone, causing the Fourth Princess to lose face completely. This intense story is sure to be a reread; fans of the genre shouldn't miss this treasure.

24. 424 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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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring a high-IQ, virgin, and secretly married female protagonist. The male lead is a madman and a powerful prime minister. The female lead is innocent, delicate, and stunningly beautiful. The story begins with the female lead, who has a fiancé, being tricked into getting pregnant by the male lead. She is then imprisoned in his home with his child. She tries to escape while pregnant but fails. The male lead is cold and constantly frightens her. She feels insecure and experiences various pregnancy symptoms, abdominal pain, and threatened miscarriage. She is already pregnant with her second child.

25. 425 流 Radiant Light Binds the Lonely Boat 流光昭昭缚孤舟 Nan Yanxixi南砚xixiAncient Romance142k WordsOngoing (Bold, devoted heroine + hero with a secret identity and a difficult temperament + the hero's long road to winning her back + high-IQ palace intrigue + two equally matched leads + parallel court and martial-world storylines) [Imperious, passionate emperor with a fierce and ruthless wolfish nature, whose true identity is exposed ✖ Proud, aloof general like a black lotus] On the eve of the final battle against Beili, memories of Gu Zhaozhao's once-sweet days with Yun Ci kept forcing their way in —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 426 状 The Top Scholar's Scheme: The Caged Sparrow of the Eastern Palace 状元谋：东宫囚雀 Young Master Xingyue星月公子Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads, both devoted to one another + woman disguised as a man + obsessive, unhinged love + political intrigue + the male lead pursues his wife] Male lead: Gentle and refined on the surface, deranged within. Female lead: Disguised as a man, clear-headed and self-possessed. She disguises herself as a man to clear her family's name. Instead, she catches the eye of an obsessive, unhinged crown prince. He thinks he's the one pulling the strings, never realizing that in the end, he will 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm reserving this spot; this book is guaranteed to be a hit. Emotions and political intrigue are all there, and the characters are absolutely brilliant. It's restrained yet full of tension; it almost gave me a heart attack from holding back my emotions.

27. 427 莫 Don’t Say Longing Came Too Late, I’ve Loved You All Along 莫道相思晚，只为长相思 Ten Miles of Mu Chen十里沐辰Female-Channel Fanfiction150k WordsCompleted Longing, longing, Endless longing. When will this yearning end? Only when we meet. Longing, longing, Endless longing. To whom can I tell of this yearning? Those with shallow affections cannot understand. Do not say this longing came too late; it is only because my longing has lasted so long. (Yao and Jing fans, stay out!!!) 35Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 药 The Delicate, Scheming Medicine-Jar Consort Has the Sickly Tyrant Begging for Mercy 药罐贵妃娇又作，病娇暴君乖乖认怂！ Tang Jiujiu糖酒酒Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the role of a cannon-fodder concubine, Xiao Xiruo is destined to die of rage and leave her entire family dead? And she’s sickly, coughing up blood every day? Xiao Xiruo: Keep it together. Don’t panic! With powerful backing, I’ll take the court by storm and rule the imperial harem! Feng Wuyan, the puppet emperor of Great Yan, is a deranged villain who slaughtered everyone in the book until only its title remained. He does the cruelest deeds and strikes with the deadliest hand. 3.8kReads9.2Score409Shelves

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    They're all great 👀, and the female leads are all highly intelligent. Except for the sixth book, which features a female lead disguised as a man, all the other female leads are time travelers. Some have systems, and some are coroners!

29. 429 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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    All series are now complete, allowing you to enjoy them all at once. The content is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the immersion is strong. You definitely won't encounter any plot holes; I hope you like them!

30. 430 两 Breaking the Deadlock Across Two Lifetimes: I Storm the Imperial Stronghold in Ancient Times 两世破局：我在古代捅皇家老巢 Unconcerned with Mountains and Rivers不争山水Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Comedic transmigration, smart protagonists, equally matched and devoted leads, political intrigue and murder investigations] Forensic pathologist Xia Nanfeng opens her eyes to find a corpse lying beside her! Wait! Why am I poor and crippled? Did I transmigrate? In the blink of an eye, she gets herself into serious trouble and nearly kills the head of the Seventh Palace Bureau. He is cold and suspicious, closing in on her step by step. “Tell me! Who are you really?” “...” She’s just as baffled 342Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A forensic pathologist travels back to ancient times, and everyone in the group is highly intelligent. A hilarious time-travel story with smooth writing; every chapter is enjoyable.

31. 431 天 Genius Little Darling: The Divine Doctor and Money-Mad Princess 天才萌宝：神医财迷妃 There Are Fish in the Northern Sea北冥有鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She’s a money-loving miracle doctor from the 21st century, with medical skills so extraordinary she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. One careless step sends her transmigrating to another world. Not only has someone drugged her, there’s a bun in her belly, too! The most infuriating part is that before she can get revenge, her good-for-nothing husband banishes her to a country estate! Oh, that does it! Five years later, her husband returns from the border and “summo 971Reads9.1Score206Shelves
32. 432 争 The Fight for the Crown Prince’s Seat 争嫡 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted If her mother had not died young, she too might have been the apple of her parents’ eye. Her birth mother died young, her father remarried, her grandmother played favorites, and her stepmother was vicious. The entire General’s Estate was a cesspool of corruption. Like a frost-resistant flower growing at the foot of a vermilion gate, she was neither dazzling nor showy, yet she bloomed with fierce determination. She had never enjoyed the privileges of a legitimate daughter of the general, yet beca 386Reads7.3Score102Shelves
33. 433 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A novel featuring two powerful figures vying for power and intrigue, all with sharp intellects. Set against the backdrop of a chaotic world vying for supremacy, it is now complete. There is no absolute good or bad, only differing stances and considerations for one's country and the world.

34. 434 王 Don't Mess with the Princess Consort: She's Only Missing Virtue from the Five Elements! 王妃不能惹，她五行只缺德！ Jian Yu简钰Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Faithful Couple + Flirting Up a Storm + Goofball Comedy + Sweet and Satisfying Romance] Mu Yunshu transmigrates straight into a nightmare on her wedding night: she's caught in bed with another man, and her groom is the ruthless, unhinged Prince Rong Jiusi, a war god! Help! With his knife pressed to her throat, she begs for her life: “Your Highness, I’m an excellent doctor, beautiful, gentle, considerate, and understanding! Sparing my life is all gain and no loss!” He asks, “You’re gentle and co 62.7kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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    Absolutely high IQ, always ready to counter any move, a true match for the opponent. 1. Highly popular and generally acknowledged. 2. I used to follow the series. The female lead is very smart and clear-headed, and she also has a cute and intelligent son. Even the supporting characters are so charming (the story of Sword Seven is also very exciting and worth watching). 3. It's very enjoyable to watch. She's delicate and soft but has a brilliant mind, making her universally loved.

35. 435 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
36. 436 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard's Coroner 锦衣仵作 Weird-Flavored Cashews怪味腰果Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted His master dies a cruel death, and the killer vanishes overnight, leaving behind an unsolved case. Chu Qing, a forensic investigator who transmigrates into the body of a coroner, solves cases one after another, while romance keeps finding her along the way. Hey, you there! Don’t think you’re so special just because you’re the emperor. You want me to join your harem as a consort? No way! A female investigator? Now that might be worth considering! He is the youngest emperor, cold and callous by na 1.8kReads8.8Score233Shelves
37. 437 梨 When the Pear Blossoms Bloom 梨花绽放时 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted She has almond-shaped eyes, peachy cheeks, and a delicate, adorable look; He wears plain clothes, with dark hair and an exceptional air about him; Her life has been full of hardship, yet she remains kind and good-hearted; He has won countless honors on the battlefield and commands awe wherever he goes; What sparks will fly when these two meet? 945Reads8.7Score114Shelves

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    These two ancient romance novels are written in a clean and pure style, and are quite enjoyable.

38. 438 伴 Accompanied by Smoke 伴烟 Laba Coconut腊八椰子Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Naive, Wild Girl x Gentle Scholar + Happy Ending] She loved him, so she ran to him with all the courage she could muster. Liu Yunzhi treated her wonderfully, caring for her and asking after her, soothing her to sleep at night, reading to her whenever he had time, stroking her slightly rounded belly, and discussing baby names with her. She lost herself in it, deceiving herself as she sank into the gentle web he had woven, dreaming that they would be the only two in each other’s lives forever. Bu 2.3kReads9.3Score220Shelves

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    This book is absolutely perfect for readers who want a good cry. It's the first time I've ever felt that the deaths of both the male and female leads actually result in a happy ending (this is in the epilogue). The first life in the book has a good ending, and the male lead is incredibly gentle. You might not fully understand the female lead's suicidal behavior after reading the first few chapters, but after reading the epilogue, you'll realize it's like modern-day depression; she couldn't bear to see her brother die in front of her again. Seriously, readers, it's a must-read! You won't regret it; you'll cry your eyes out!

39. 439 和 Fold a Pear Blossom with the Moon 和月折梨花 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted Zhier's Complete Works: Includes The Homecoming Feast: Su Anyan said he would marry me. He said it himself. Under the moon, in a little boat, beneath a sky full of stars, on a shimmering lake, with a gentle breeze, the scent of flowers, and cicadas singing. I told him that tomorrow would be a fine, sunny day. He didn't answer. Instead, he said, "Wan Shijin, I like you. I've come to ask you to marry me." He said he would marry only me. Others might not be able to keep that promise, but he could. —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 440 画 The Bone-Painting Coroner 画骨女仵作 Li Duowu厘多乌Ancient Romance3.3M WordsCompleted In the twenty-first century, she was a celebrated darling of the archaeological world. Then she transmigrated and became the third young lady of the Jinjiang Ji family, a girl who was supposed to starve to death. Her father didn’t love her, everyone despised her, and her little body had been malnourished from birth! So she returned to her old trade, drawing portraits of the dead to earn silver and fill her stomach. With her nimble hands, she could examine gleaming white bones and solve thousand- 730Reads8.6Score108Shelves
41. 441 丧 A Zombie Transmigrates and Gets Tricked by a Villain into Becoming a Stepmother 丧尸穿越后，被反派诓去当后娘 Mei Qianxun梅千寻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted What should I do after transmigrating? Chu Chi held her head in her hands and thought for ages. A zombie's brain has only just grown in, so she has to make good use of it. When in doubt, sleep on it first. After Lin You'an woke up, the first thing she did was grab her little sister and escape the wolf's den. Along the way, she also found herself a stepmother. “So, you’re saying you’re my son?” “Mm-hmm.” “How old am I?” “Eighteen?” “How old are you?” “Eight.” “I’ve read plenty of books, so don’t 24.8kReads9.5Score3kShelves
42. 442 哦 Oh Wow! The Lazy Young Lord Gets His Act Together After Marriage 哦吼！成亲后咸鱼世子支愣起来了 Bright as the Starry River皎若星河Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available [Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + A Husband Tamed in Every Way + Both Leads Reach the Peak of Life] Shen Yan, heir to the Marquis of Wu'an, is no good at either literature or martial arts, a bona fide couch potato who spends every day eating, drinking, and having fun with his good-for-nothing friends. He thought his life would go on like that forever. Who knew that one day, when he came home, he would be saddled with a baffling marriage arrangemen 1.2kReads8.2Score106Shelves

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    [Sweet romance + arranged marriage + creative ways to tame your husband + couple reaching the pinnacle of life together] Palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, ancient romance, sweet romance, revenge against scumbags, and face-slapping moments.

43. 443 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score297Shelves

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    The plot is good.

44. 444 同 Rising with the Wind: Reborn, the Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 同风起：重生后，侯府嫡女杀疯了 Zhao Er昭尔Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted She is the daughter of a military family, unmatched in martial arts and military strategy. After marrying, she earns military honors for her husband and helps him secure the title of prince. But she never imagined the man beside her was a snake-hearted villain. After falsely tarnishing her father and brothers’ reputations, he had her killed at the Langya Waterside Pavilion. Heaven takes pity on her, granting her a new life in the body of a legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household who shares 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is already finished! The female lead is a cunning and ruthless character, haha, she's reborn and takes revenge on the scum. It's seriously super good! I read it in one go, and it gets better and better as you go on, haha! The male lead is very cunning and a bit crazy! It's really good! Not the mindless, feel-good kind!

45. 445 落 Falling Blossoms, Fate Like a Dream 落花缘似梦 Rabbit Under the Maple Tree枫树下的兔子Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted The wind chimes ring, and an old friend returns. But my bell has shattered. How can I ever find the way back? After an accident, Li Nanzhi woke up thinking she had transmigrated, and lived cautiously in the world around her. What she didn't know was that everything was because of a bell. It had made her forget her past and mistake reality for a dream. He had always lived in darkness, bearing a secret identity he could never reveal. Just when he thought his life would always remain that way, he m 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 446 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 605Reads9.1Score124Shelves
47. 447 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels with profound meaning

48. 448 犹 Still Like Someone in a Dream 犹是梦中人 Clouds Part, Moonlit Courtyard云开月庭Ancient Romance34k WordsCompleted One fleeting glimpse at a birthday banquet was all it took for Gu Yunqi to fall for Wen Qingmeng, the young lady of the Wen family... What will become of the spirited young Gu Yunqi and the graceful, well-mannered heiress Wen Qingmeng? In those turbulent times, can they stay together for a lifetime? Come on in, lovely readers! 5Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 449 谁 Who Put the Imperial Robe on Me?! 谁把龙袍披到本宫身上了？！ One Hundred and One Chi一零一尺Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted (Female-led power fantasy + hiding one's strength + scheming in both court and harem + two strong leads + power plays) She thought she would never get the chance to turn things around, but unexpectedly became the daughter of her enemy. Sent into the palace as the prime minister's daughter, she became empress. He wants her to stabilize the harem and bear him a prince, but she would rather throw the harem into chaos. A child? Absolutely not! She leaks information on purpose and sabotages things be 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Palace intrigue novel [Admiration][Admiration]

50. 450 寡 The Emperor Has a Certain Affliction 寡人有疾 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted They say I’m a lecherous ruler. I ascended the throne at thirteen. That year, I held special imperial examinations to recruit scholars. At the Qionglin Banquet, the third-place graduate leaped into Taiqing Pool in grief and anger just because I had looked at him twice, declaring that he would rather die than suffer such humiliation. By the next day, rumors of my debauchery had spread throughout the court. By the time I was eighteen, no ambitious young talent in the realm dared share a room with 2.2kReads9.3Score314Shelves

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