A Female Lead Who Is a Martial Arts Expert, Set in a Bygone Era, with a Marriage Before Love 女主古武界高手，年代文，先婚后爱

1. 1 封 Young Master Feng, Your Little Ancestor's Secret Identity Is Exposed 封少，你家小祖宗马甲掉了 Ink-Dyed Desolation墨染苍凉Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted One day, the perpetually single Second Master Feng announced to everyone, “I’ve got a woman now. My girl is gentle and timid. Anyone who dares upset her will make their whole family miserable.” Then “Isn’t she the one who beat up the five great families of North China and crushed the criminal underworld in East China?” “I heard she even recruited the descendants of a bunch of ancient martial arts clans as her underlings.” “Ha, your information’s out of date. She’s the mysterious power behind XS, 6.6kReads9.4Score844Shelves

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   This one I watched recently seems to fit the bill. The people in it are basically from the ancient martial arts family. The heroine was originally the daughter of Tiandao, a demon king, and the apprentice of the male protagonist. In order to save the world of cultivation, she was reincarnated after death. The male protagonist was some kind of god of war (I forgot) and was reborn with the female protagonist. According to the spoilers, some of the people around the heroine are the reincarnations of little spirit beasts, but they don't want to have past life memories like the male and female protagonists. In her previous life, the heroine thought that the hero was just an old man who was pretending to be young and she always said that she shouldn't be like this or that. But in this life, the hero has been thinking about kissing the baby since the heroine was born and pursuing his wife for a long time. What does the daughter-in-law say [laughing and crying]

2. 2 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Married the Richest Man While Pregnant 新婚夜，挺着孕肚嫁给首富老公 Golden Spring Breeze金春风Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted Su Qingliu married Jin City’s richest man, Huo Yubai, while four months pregnant, and the news stunned everyone! The child wasn’t Huo Yubai’s, and even Su Qingliu didn’t know who the father was... Yet Young Master Huo didn’t mind at all! Huo Yubai’s response: “The child may not be mine, but my wife is!” Everyone: What a pushover! After the wedding, Young Master Huo spoiled Su Qingliu rotten. She was so moved that she cried, thinking her husband had turned out to be a pretty great guy to take her 979Reads8.9Score148Shelves

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   These books are so sweet! The second book is super good. The domineering president has a child and his family status has become lower again. He has directly transformed from the domineering president to a baby daddy. I am so envious of the heroine. The hero loves the heroine very much. In your eyes is the scenery, but in my eyes I only have you!

3. 3 生 After Our Baby Trends Online, the Empire's CEO Comes Every Night to Soothe the Child 生崽热搜后，帝国总裁夜夜来哄娃 The Wind Is Warm风很暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the height of her career, top-tier star Shi Muran vanished without a trace. A year later, she reappeared in the headlines after giving birth in a very public fashion! The whole country went wild! The celebrity widely considered the purest in the entertainment industry was a mother? Netizens speculated about who the father was, when the empire’s most distinguished man suddenly appeared on a livestream. Shi Muran did her best to deny it. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s not what you all think…” T 16.6kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
4. 4 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 8.5kReads9.1Score657Shelves
5. 5 惊 Breaking News! Lord Yu Is Holding His Little Sweetheart During a Meeting Again 惊爆！郁爷又抱着小乖宝开会了 Li Zi Is a Little Salty李子有点咸Modern Romance803k WordsCompleted [Sweet Flirting + Yandere Love Interest + Healing + The Supernatural] Jiu Ci was a great demon of the cultivation world. After she died, she remembered that she still had a fiancé, so she brought her System along and was reborn. She discovered that her fiancé was sickly, delicate, and handsome, though keeping him did cost a pretty penny. The broke powerhouse, already at max level, had no choice but to earn merit and money at the same time to support her fiancé. Then she went to haul bricks at a 14.5kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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   They are all high-scoring novels and they are super good-looking.

6. 6 偏 Possessive Mr. Shi, Your Reborn Wife Is Here to Cherish You 偏执时少，你娇妻重生来疼你了 Mu Han慕寒Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A possessive, emotionally unstable man x a woman who never lets a slight go unanswered, 1v1 sweet romance and satisfying face-slapping, with a happy ending] Sheng Qianyi died, but before she did, she saw the man everyone feared pick up her last white bone from the ashes and carve it into a Buddha statue. Possessive yet devoted, he begged her to come back and show him some affection. Reborn into a new life, Sheng Qianyi reveals all her secret identities, kicks her trashy ex to the curb, tears th 3.2kReads9.3Score487Shelves
7. 7 琛 Master Chen, Your Little Darling Is Causing Trouble Again 琛爷你家小乖乖又野翻了 Icy-Sweet Orange Xi冰糖橙子汐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Mucheng was blinded by love and acted like a complete fool. She trusted a scumbag and caused Mo Yanchen, the man who loved her most, to die. Reborn, she was going to spoil him rotten! Every day, she was either flirting with him or on her way to flirt with him. “Honey, I love biting your Adam's apple, especially watching it roll as it struggles against me.” “Honey, I want kisses and hugs, and for you to lift me up high.” “Honey, I want to have your babies!” Mo Yanchen: “. 33kReads9.5Score4.2kShelves
8. 8 顶 Irresistibly Sweet: A Kiss Branded on the Heart of Young Master Gong 顶级甜诱：在宫少的心尖上烙个吻 Sheng Huaijin盛淮锦Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted [Two CEOs + reborn + everyone’s favorite + secret identities + extra-satisfying and sweet!] A devil had always lived inside Gong Yancheng, driving him to coerce, possess, and imprison… But one frown from Nan Chu was enough to make him lose completely. After being reborn, Nan Chu decisively dumped the scumbag and clung to the man who had died for her. At first, Gong Yancheng tried to restrain himself. But one kiss from Nan Chu made him crumble and fall from his pedestal. Looking at the girl who h 37kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves
9. 9 宝 Be Good, Baby. Mr. Gong Is Gentle, Sweet, and Irresistibly Charming 宝宝乖，宫先生他温柔甜宠超撩人 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance398k WordsCompleted First-time writers, proceed with caution! No logic, just mindless sweetness! [Both are devoted to each other, exclusive doting romance, and the hero relentlessly flirts with the heroine!] Gu Nanxi is a cool, beautiful woman. Gong Nanzhou can't get enough of her beauty, slender waist, and soft figure. If he goes a single day without flirting with her, he can't bear it! Everyone in Nancheng knows Gu Nanxi is unloved. Her own mother was framed by a mistress who then took her place, while her step 2.6kReads9.4Score322Shelves
10. 10 空 The Sweet Little Wife Dropped from the Sky: The CEO Uncle Dotes on Her 空降小甜妻：霸总大叔宠上瘾 A Lazy Little One懒懒的一小只Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama is now available. Just search for the protagonist’s name! [Married first, fall in love later + Devoted husband + Two powerful figures pretending after marriage] [After their sudden marriage, the billionaire CEO finally shows his true colors!] Kicked out of her home, poor real heiress Yu Zheng marries the domineering CEO in a whirlwind wedding. His sweet, obedient little wife is soft and easy to push around, while her rich, domineering older husband is strong and full of energy. H 6.6kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
11. 11 女 The Queen’s Rise to the Top 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 49kReads9.5Score5.2kShelves

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    They are all high-scoring books. The first one was a bit of a mess. The ones at the back are all very nice.

12. 12 空 She Drops into the Trending Topics! The Top-Tier Star’s Flirty Teasing Steals the Show 空降热搜！顶流小撩精秀翻娱乐圈 Yan Xiaoxi炎小熙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilariously Unhinged + Metaphysics + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance] From the start, she carried a suona down the mountain to send her whole family on their way. Her scumbag father cursed and schemed against her? She raised the suona and smashed his head open! "You dare call yourself my father? My name isn't even on your household register. How can you prove it? I'm your father!" When her scheming, fake-sweet stepsister made trouble, she retaliated by t 5.8kReads9.5Score815Shelves
13. 13 死 Three Years After My Death, the Regent Prince Dotes on Me Like His Ancestor 死后三年，我被摄政王娇养成祖宗 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 20.3kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
14. 14 摄 The Regent Personally Teaches Me How to Seduce Him 摄政王手把手教我如何撩他 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After Jing Yu transmigrated into the body of a cowardly prince who disguised herself as a man, the late emperor died. The regent, who held absolute power, successively executed all the late emperor’s sons, leaving only Jing Yu. Jing Yu decided to wait for death. She waited a long time. Just as she thought Nan Yuncheng had nearly forgotten about her, he suddenly surrounded her princely residence with his men and cornered her at the door to her bedroom. Nan Yuncheng: “I hear the prince likes men 4.7kReads9.2Score611Shelves
15. 15 嘘 Shh! Be Good, Sweetheart! The Mad Regent Holds Her by the Waist and Coaxes Her Gently 嘘！娇娇乖！疯批摄政王锁腰轻哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 13.2kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    Theme categories: palace fights, vests, eras. Recommended star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

16. 16 七 The 1970s: I Became the Short-Lived Wife of a Male Supporting Character 七零：穿成年代男配的短命亡妻 Mu Yao'er木幺儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted What’s it like to become the short-lived wife of a tool-man male side character in a period novel? She originally just wanted to be an insignificant character in the book, sitting beside the male side character on a little stool with a huge watermelon, quietly watching the protagonists thrive in the spring breeze of reform and make a fortune... Who knew the heroine who’d been sent to the countryside would go crazy and try to steal her male lead, take her luck, and kill her? Side characters aren’ 2.7kReads9.3Score327Shelves
17. 17 雀 The Sparrow Cage 雀笼 Ge Ji戈唧Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted What does Ye Xinyin regret most? She regrets obeying Lu Jingxiao when they first met. She regrets having every last bit of her pride broken in his hands. She regrets that no one but Lu Jingxiao would do. … What does Lu Jingxiao regret most? He regrets giving his heart to Ye Xinyin and letting her trample it into the dirt. 291Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Look at this, you won't lose money by investing in it

18. 18 残 The Disabled Prince Unmasks My Secret Identity 残疾王爷扒了我的小马甲 I Eat Two Big Bowls我吃二大碗Ancient Romance834k WordsCompleted Li Jiugge was born in the twenty-first century to a family that valued education and martial arts. One day, she transmigrates and unlocks an overpowered golden finger. The elusive painter worth a fortune? That’s her. The calligraphy master everyone admires? Also her. The reclusive miracle doctor people praise? Her too. The secret tycoon whose wealth rivals a nation? Still her. The leader of an underground organization with ties to multiple countries? Her as well… An imperial decree marries he 84Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The heroine is proficient in everything. The owner of Badou Tower, where is the little miracle doctor? The famous painter Gao Badou, the calligrapher Lang Hao... [Adoration] [Adoration] [Admiration]

19. 19 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 1.2kReads8.5Score100Shelves

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    In the powerful Jade Dragon Kingdom, the noble and handsome Yi Wang Ye Qian Sheng aims to regain his throne and get married to Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of Leng Taifu, who is engaged to him. Leng Ruohan is the master of Suye Palace, the largest underworld force in the world, and has a cold nature. In the relationship between the two of them, he was arrogant but indulged in all kinds of ways...

20. 20 绝 The Peerless Adorable Baby: Her Genius Mother Is Stunning 绝世萌宝：天才娘亲帅炸了 Not My Beloved非我良人Ancient Romance7.1M WordsOngoing Ye Chuyue, the notorious foolish and ugly woman of the Shenwu Empire, had an illicit affair and gave birth to an illegitimate child. On the day her fiancé was to marry, she leapt from the city wall in her wedding robes and died for love. When her beautiful eyes opened again, the ancient martial arts sect leader from the 21st century was ready to unleash a storm of blood and wash away her disgrace! A good-for-nothing? She can shake an empire with her bare hands and trample the world beneath her f 57.8kReads9.5Score9.5kShelves

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    Not quite what you said, but very nice and highly recommended.

21. 21 惊 What! The Orphan Girl Everyone in the Village Despises Has a Hundred Billion in Her Space 惊！全村嫌弃的小孤女有百亿空间 Adorable Little Rice Ball呆萌的丸子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Complete The completed story of the youngest daughter of the Mo and Yao couple: Transmigrating to Another World: The Beloved Family’s Lucky Carp Divine Doctor. The completed story of the Mo and Yao couple’s youngest son: The Men in the Unit Spoil Her Rotten, and the Adorable Wife Has Triplets. The author’s new book: The Military Wife’s Five Lucky Babies, Breaking the Commander’s Family’s Ten-Generation Streak of Sons. Shen Yao has nightmares for several days. In them, supplies are desp 6.6kReads9.0Score637Shelves

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    Character characteristics: Destined

22. 22 玄 The Mystic Sect Patriarch Is Forced Back to Work Again! 玄门老祖又被迫营业了！ Three Floats of a Lone Flower独花三浮Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted Someone famous for making pills is an alchemist. Someone famous for forging weapons is a swordsmith. Someone famous for training spirit pets is a beast tamer. Well, she can't make pills, forge swords, or tame beasts. She practices arcane arts and raises children instead. She has four little ones, all plump and rosy-cheeked, with soft, round faces. One is a demon child, one a medicine child, one a beast child, and one a divine child. One is ruthless, one gentle, one adorably silly, and one deviou —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The heroine is awesome

23. 23 被 After She Rejected Him, Her Firefighter Brother Chased Her Through Hell 被拒后，消防员哥哥追妻火葬场了 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Chaste couple] [Stoic, pure-hearted firefighter brigade captain x slender, soft, sweet and flirtatious superstar heroine] [Super sweet and swoon-worthy + she pursues him at first + he pursues her later + mutually doting and flirting] Eight years after they last met, Wei Huaiyuan rescues Xu Ran from a fire. After that, she keeps showing up in front of him, claiming she just wants to “catch up.” She does everything from finding a way to add him on WeChat and asking him to see a movie, 1.4kReads9.2Score154Shelves

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    Good looking Story summary:

24. 24 王 The Prince Wants to Marry, but His Princess Consort Only Wants to Catch Ghosts 王爷想拜堂成亲，王妃她只想抓鬼 Seven Nights White七夜白Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted Metaphysics master Ye Qingning transmigrates with a pocket dimension and becomes the useless eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's residence, someone everyone can bully. Reading faces, fortune-telling, feng shui, medicine, and poison: she uses metaphysical arts to become the darling of everyone in ancient times. To cure her poison, she ties up the infamous prince for seven days. The entire capital waits for her to be hacked to pieces. At a royal banquet, the man holds her in his arms and gentl 815Reads9.3Score143Shelves

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    Good-looking character characteristics: Story introduction:

25. 25 暴 My Brutal Husband: The Fire Phoenix Has Arrived 暴虐夫君，火凤凰驾到 Gentle Evening Breeze和煦的晚风Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A brutally violent dragon and a proud, haughty fire phoenix fell into the mortal world. The male lead was cold and merciless: “I kill gods and ghosts alike! Anyone who stands in my way is doomed! Say one more word, and I’ll wipe you out this instant!” The female lead said, “Heaven has a virtue of sparing life, and I am merciful. I’ll spare you for now, but if you keep causing trouble, I’ll send you to the eighteenth level of hell, where you’ll never be reborn!” The male lead: “Womanly compassion 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There is no heroine with higher martial arts skills and powerful background than this heroine. The male protagonist is an extremely violent dragon, and the female protagonist is a arrogant fire phoenix.

26. 26 犹 I Still Remember That Startling Glance 犹记惊鸿照影 Wind Gathers, Snow Dances风凝雪舞Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Beneath the bridge of sorrow, spring waves run green; once, a startled swan’s reflection shimmered there. Her younger sister’s unexpected flight from her wedding left her no choice but to marry into the imperial family. From spending her wedding night alone to learning of the husband’s unforgettable past, she faced it all with calm acceptance. Marrying a prince meant love was never part of the bargain. All she cared about was keeping her family safe and at peace. She stood by his side as he clim 1.1kReads8.9Score127Shelves

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    What you say is absolutely authentic.

27. 27 妖 A Bewitching Beauty Who Captivates the World 妖颜倾世 Gu Yue Qimo古月七陌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Her name is Xin Cangqu. Born with a bewitching beauty and destined to be the star who brings down a nation, she has been raised as a boy since childhood. At ten, she is blamed for her mother's death, forsaken by heaven and earth. At fourteen, she is granted a royal title and a name by the ruler of Tianxin. She takes her brother's place as a hostage and is sent to a foreign land. Accept my fate? Fine, I'll accept it! Why shouldn't I? Since you all see me as the star destined to bring down a natio 676Reads9.0Score136Shelves

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    The heroine is very strong and often wears red clothes

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