Ancient Romance Novels That Leave You Stunned to the Core 惊艳到骨子里的古言

1. 151 瞧 Look! This Little Fox Looks So Innocent 瞧！这只一脸清纯的小狐狸 Wen Xiao玟潇Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Bai Muqi is the most beautiful male fox in the Fox Clan, but he was born with a disability and is a good-for-nothing when it comes to cultivation. Even so, Bai Shangqing, the leader of Qingqiu, still dotes on him. Bai Muqi thought he could live carefree forever, but disaster struck without warning. When he pushed open the gates of Qingqiu Mountain once more, he found fox corpses everywhere. The entire Qingqiu Fox Clan had been wiped out overnight! 22Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 血 Blood-Drop Twin Lotus 血滴并蒂莲 Wen Xiao玟潇Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted A hidden lotus pond, an ancient twin lotus, and a group of strange races concealed from the world. After the war, Tong Che was the only son left in the General's household, which had guarded the nation. Princess Baolian, the eldest princess of Wei, was born with a lotus-shaped birthmark. For the sake of her people's peace and to save the one she loved, she had no choice but to embark on a political marriage. Then came the terrible news: Princess Baolian had been poisoned by a deadly toxin and wa 1.1kReads—Score176Shelves
3. 153 太 The Crown Prince’s Redemption Contract 太子殿下的赎身契 Shark-Melon Kid鲨瓜孩子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted In my past life, I gave my heart to the wrong man. I saved him in the wilderness, only to become a stain he erased after ascending the throne. I died without ever knowing why. When I opened my eyes again, I was back before I had found him. This time, my heart held no love, only one goal: the ten thousand taels of gold he'd promised me. I dragged his badly wounded self home. As he stared at me in disbelief, I turned my devoted care into a transaction with clearly posted prices. One hundred taels 10Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   For those who enjoy historical romance novels, these two books are an absolute must-read!! Especially the first one—I haven't been truly blown away by a book in ages, but this one did! I highly, unconditionally recommend it! The second one is also fantastic!

4. 154 穿 A Transmigrated Villainess, and the Male Lead's Hidden Love 穿越女配，男主爱意藏不住了 The Old Days Were Nice旧时宜Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + stunning beauty + comedy + twists + multiple male leads + mystery + thrills Shen Qingyuan transmigrates into the world of the novel Cang Xuan, becoming a minor female supporting character. To survive, she has to outwit and navigate her way around the various characters. In this dynasty, anyone who has transmigrated or been possessed by an evil spirit faces a death sentence if caught by the Pacification Office. From the start, a Daoist master uses exorcism arts on her, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A thrilling ancient romance novel where the female protagonist transmigrates into a book! Everywhere is a trap; revealing her transmigrated identity is a near-death experience, and failing to do so results in her soul being scattered. She navigates the complex relationships with multiple male leads, desperately trying to survive.

5. 155 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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   He finally married the white moonlight he'd always wanted 💕 The female lead is a pampered daughter of a noble family, raised with a life of luxury and privilege. She's been spoiled since childhood; if she's thirsty at night, she needs someone to bring her tea and light candles for her. The male lead dislikes having anyone in the house, and while he's sharp-tongued, he always tries to accommodate her needs. 💦✨

6. 156 从 The Regent's Consort, Pulled from a Tomb 从坟墓里扒出来的摄政王妃 I'm Your Qian Qian我是你的浅浅Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Everyone, the web drama based on this novel is now complete. You can watch it on Tomato Short Dramas. Search for The Princess Consort of the Regent, Unmatched in Medicine and Poison, and enjoy! Love you all, mwah~~ Mu Fengyan, born into a family of ancient martial artists, had her soul blasted by her enemies' modern firearms into a parallel world, in an era never recorded in history. A master of both medicine and poison, she never expected that after she'd sent every last one of her enemies to 66.6kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves

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   ♥(｡￫V￩｡)♥ This book has a very imaginative plot, featuring two strong main characters. The romance between the male and female leads develops relatively slowly, with more emphasis on intrigue and battles against enemies within the family, all intricately linked. The female lead possesses medical skills, poison techniques, disguise abilities, and can create various weapons—she has a multitude of identities. From the male lead's time as regent to his ascension to the throne, the female lead consistently assists him. The male lead is also deeply devoted and loyal, treating the female lead's family very well.

7. 157 花 Flower Demon 花妖 Cotton Flower棉花花Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives + One True Love + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles] A thousand years of longing will not go unanswered; a lifetime of devotion will never bring regret! A brilliant, resilient surgeon versus a suspicious, ruthless God of War general! Meeting him was the bond of fate from her past life, and the tribulation of this one. A tearjerking tale of a white plum blossom in the immortal realm of Qilian, a true dragon, and a snowflake reincarnated to endure a trial. The white plum 6.5kReads9.5Score1kShelves

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   This book is far superior to *Bound Spring Love*. The story focuses on a wise and resilient female surgeon and a suspicious and cold-blooded war general. Their encounter is a predestined fate from a past life, and also a tribulation in this one. Behind this lies a tear-jerking tale of a white plum blossom in the Qilian fairyland, a true dragon, and snowflakes reincarnated and undergoing tribulations. The female surgeon transcends time and space, solely to face the final heavenly tribulation with the true dragon. With her medical skills and unwavering dedication, she attempts to awaken the warmth within the general's heart. The cold-blooded general struggles with doubt, but can the white plum blossom's persistence change fate? This passionate love tests faith and sacrifice, with the ending hanging by a thread. The author's writing is excellent, concise, and avoids clichéd or nonsensical tropes.

8. 158 君 The Emperor Claims His Minister's Wife? After Our Divorce, I Take the Empress's Seat 君夺臣妻？和离后我入主中宫 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, palace and household intrigue, reborn male lead, heroine who grows stronger over time, gentle heroine in the early stages who rises to power later, male rival gets the girl] In accordance with her father's dying wish, Yi Huan married the young general Lin Qingpei. She was cautious at every turn, but her husband doted on his concubines and neglected his wife, making her the laughingstock of the capital. Yi Huan thought this was how her life would go, until she 4.9kReads9.2Score610Shelves

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   Go read them all! I really love reading historical romance novels, they're absolutely amazing! The ones on Taobao are getting better and better, I want to read all these different types, they're so good!

9. 159 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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   ① Wanwan isn't Wanwan anymore. She's been reborn, so who's going to pamper her now? I'm staying up all night watching it, I just can't stop.

10. 160 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 741Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    "A fantasy romance novel in the style of Jin Yong and Gu Long, with the atmosphere of the legendary swordsman Zhu Xian." A cool young man navigates a whirlpool of adventure, glimpsing a sliver of opportunity within a small space. [Sexy, intelligent, adventurous] The writing style, the atmosphere, and the intelligence are all key elements. The cool young man, amidst the whirlpool of adventure, knows when to advance and retreat, understanding the limits, and glimpsing a sliver of opportunity within a small space. Supporting characters appear one after another, each with their own unique personality. [Most bad novels start off weak and get increasingly tedious], but this novel is the opposite. The plot unfolds slowly, a progressive story. Every ten or so chapters, the evaluation improves. Brew a cup of tea, calm your mind, and savor the story; the more you read, the more enjoyable it becomes. (Ten or so chapters are not worth reviewing yet; the plot is still in its early stages). "Who goes there?" A soft voice called out. "Excuse me, I wish to purchase some ice grass. Do you have any?" Bai Ye's voice was clear and steady. A voice responded from inside the house: "Please come in, the door is not bolted!" Then came the rustling sound of clothes being dressed, tinged with a hint of pleasure. Bai Ye gently pushed open the wooden door. Beside the fireplace, on a couch, lay a beautiful figure in a pale yellow dress, her back to the door. Her waist was slender as a willow, her full, rounded hips like a full moon, and her black hair cascaded down her shoulders. Seeing this, Bai Ye did not enter. After all, it was inconvenient for the young woman to be alone. "Why does the young master linger outside? Come in and warm yourself so we can talk," the young woman's voice was clear and melodious. Bai Ye was not one to hesitate; after a slight pause, he finally stepped inside. The young woman turned around; her face was like a painting, exquisitely beautiful, like porcelain, crystal clear and smooth as jade. Her skin was snow-white and translucent, soft and delicate, her full breasts taut, almost bursting forth. Bai Ye's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. Suddenly, a strange power surged into his body, freezing him completely, rendering him unable to move. A gentle breeze caressed his face, and he was swept away by the soft, white fabric, involuntarily drawn into that expanse of warmth and whiteness. Instantly, he saw captivating eyes, and slightly parted red lips revealing pearly white teeth, as if hinting at spring's arrival. He also felt a jade-like hand, soft and boneless, gently tracing his skin like flowing clouds, the delicate tip of the hand dancing gracefully, drawing circles with fluid grace.

11. 161 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
12. 162 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
13. 163 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31.3kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    My recent favorite: the Grand Secretary's long-planned scheme and the Regent's unrequited love that blossoms into reality—it's so sweet!

14. 164 云 Cloud Congeals 云凝 Rui Xi蕊溪Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing Dew gathered among the colorful clouds and fell to nourish the earth, giving birth to Luo Xi, the Water God. Cherished by all three realms, she was betrothed to Zeyu, a young dragon prince from the Dragon Clan, an old family friend of her husband’s. At a thousand years old, he was a spoiled young master. Their marriage served two purposes: first, to maintain relations between the Demon Realm and the Divine Realm; second, to secure the Dragon Clan’s place as the greatest warriors of the three rea —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 惑 Ensnaring the Eastern Palace: Tying the Mad Crown Prince to My Skirts 惑东宫，把疯批太子拴在裙带上 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted Originally titled Eastern Palace Erotic Picture. A madman and a madwoman, both clear-eyed about the world. [A delicate beauty with a ruthless streak × a deranged crown prince who takes what he wants, 1v1, both leads pure and Alpha] From the age of fourteen, when Ruan Qing arrived in the capital, she was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the city. Three years later, the unruly Sixth Prince had become the Crown Prince, while Ruan Qing had become a widow burdened with a monument to her chastity 33kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves
16. 166 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 37.1kReads8.7Score6.5kShelves
17. 167 错 Mistakenly Bound to the Eunuch, He Helps Me Ascend the Throne 错绑九千岁，他助我登临帝位 Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing [War-God Grand Princess × Lord Eunuch: Fierce and ruthless to outsiders, proud and devoted to her] “Women rule” + “Court intrigue” + “Both pure” + “Power couple” Ye Shumei returns from battle to find that her fiancé, Wen Zhijin, is going to marry her imperial younger sister. How could she possibly put up with that? If you’re going to be so unreasonable, then I’ll just... On a dark, windy night, she climbed over the wall into the Grand Tutor’s residence and hauled someone back to her villa in a s 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book I've been reading lately is pretty good. Although the male lead is a high-ranking official, he's like a spoiled little husband in front of the female lead. Shen Daiyu [is full].

18. 168 韶 The Slow Passing of Glorious Days 韶光峥慢 The Long Night Hides Forever长夜永隐Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted The world is full of people who favor others. All Ye Shaoguang wants is someone who will take her side. She’ll keep working hard, harder, and harder still. A young lady skilled in every art of the scholar × a proud, unruly young prince 172Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely amazing, definitely worth watching twice.

19. 169 撩 After Flirting with the Mad Minister, I Have Nowhere to Run 撩了疯批权臣后无路可逃 A Leaf Knows Autumn, Dreams Flow Through the Years一叶知秋梦流年Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted There's No Escape After Flirting with the Mad Power Broker 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a historical romance, featuring a noblewoman from a duke's mansion versus a dashing young general. They are childhood sweethearts, and he gradually falls for her. The fourth book is a transmigration story where Jiang Qingge, a miserable working-class girl, transmigrates into the body of a villainous female supporting character in a novel. To change her tragic fate, she clings to the leg of a mad and powerful minister and relentlessly seduces him.

20. 170 娇 A Bride of Tender Grace 娇聘 Mu Xiaoyang沐晓杨Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted A captivating heroine + household intrigue + mystery-solving + married first, love later, and doting romance The heroine is a sharp-tongued little firecracker; the hero may be a smiling tiger. As the only daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Su Jinli is famous among the capital's noble families for her beauty, as well as for being spoiled, lazy, and useless. All she wants is to lie flat, but she is looked down on by the noble young ladies, disliked by her future mother-in-law, and even has her e 4kReads9.1Score592Shelves

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    Having read these books, I've basically said goodbye to modern literature.

21. 171 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    ✨These three books are amazing! Pure ancient romance, super good-looking, the female leads aren't brainless, and they don't mindlessly depend on the male lead. So sweet and engaging!

22. 172 什 What? The Grand Princess's Male Favorite Is the Enemy Kingdom's Crown Prince? 什么？长公主的男宠是敌国太子？ Leaning on the Rails After the Rain潇潇雨歇凭栏处Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, both leads are pure, and the aloof beauty falls from her pedestal [Original title: What? The Male Favorite Kept by the Princess Is the Enemy Kingdom’s Crown Prince?] Being a lecher isn’t just a man’s prerogative. Xie Heng was the most noble princess in the Great Zhou dynasty. Her residence was full of handsome men, but one of them was her clear favorite. Broad-shouldered and muscular, he was both alluring and flirtatious. He was good at cooking, too. Who could have known tha 307Reads8.4Score105Shelves
23. 173 离 Li Jinhwan 离尽欢 A Leaf Knows Autumn, Dreams Flow Through the Years一叶知秋梦流年Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted Li Jinhuan —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves
25. 175 伯 The Delicate Lady of the Earl's Manor 伯府里的娇娘子 Ai Tiancheng艾甜橙Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; a sweet romance, very, very sweet.] The capital was in turmoil. When a new emperor ascended the throne, the Fu family’s status soared thanks to their role in helping him claim the throne. As a result, Su Yunjiao, already an orphan, was cast aside by the Fu family, who broke off their engagement with her. Fu Duan chose a daughter of the prestigious Xu family as his new bride, and even wanted to take Su Yunjiao as a favored concubine. Furious, Su Yunjiao sought out Qi 842Reads8.2Score100Shelves
26. 176 情 Deep Love, Fated to Part: I Turned Around to Find Everything Changed 情深缘浅，转身已是物是人非 Your Highness, Bright Spring and White Snow阳春白雪殿下Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted [An intensely angsty tearjerker + the aesthetics of a tragic ending + love and hate intertwined + the second male lead wins + a devoted male lead who doesn’t understand love] “Mo, why are you taking her as your concubine?” “Rou’er is the one I love most. You’re nothing but a plaything to amuse me!” So it had all been a lie! But he didn’t know she was already carrying his child. In her previous life, she was Lin Jingxi, the noble princess of the peerless Wushuang Kingdom. When a treacherous minis 82Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super good! A historical romance novel featuring pseudo-siblings and intense suffering. The main characters, the second female lead, and the third male lead all suffer together. If you like angst, don't miss it!

27. 177 冷 Trying to Run, Ice Queen? The Mad Prince Pulls Her Close and Spoils Her 冷美人想跑？疯批王爷把她摁怀宠 Za Qi杂柒Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted [Cool, flirtatious dancer with a hidden identity X a woman-averse, dangerously obsessive prince] [A little groveling, forced love, outwardly domineering but inwardly lovesick hero, devoted couple with a happy ending] Xiao Yimo, a prince who never went near women, actually snatched a cool, delicate songbird from another man. Everyone said Jiang Nianqi knew her place and was utterly devoted to the prince. Surely she could never leave him. Even Xiao Yimo thought so. He treated her like a songbird a 150Reads8.9Score—Shelves
28. 178 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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    (Arranged Marriage + Sweet Romance + Satisfying Read + Both Characters are Clean) Song Qianlan, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family, is ordered to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo's family. She only asks for a respectful and peaceful life. Xie Yan, the heir of the Duke of Dingguo's family, is also ordered to marry, and his only requirement for his wife is that she behave herself. The two maintain a respectful and loving relationship, but in their daily interactions, they fall in love. Later, Xie Yan's true identity is revealed, and Song Qianlan becomes the most honored woman in the capital. The women of the capital tear their handkerchiefs in envy of her good fortune, each vying to enter the harem! In short, I promise you a lifetime of love and happiness, a life of wealth and prosperity!

29. 179 公 The Princess Is Cruel and Alluring, and the Sickly Hostage Prince Falls into Her Captive Embrace 公主暴虐娇媚，病娇质子沦陷囚宠 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, two obsessive leads + strong heroine + childhood friends + loyal love, happy ending] Both the hero and heroine are deeply messed up. The hero gets put through the wringer, so don't read if you can't handle that. [A powerful, wilful, unhinged princess bent on building her career ✖️ a patient, reserved hostage prince who is frail only around the heroine, but is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing] Ling Qingci was a princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, born to a life of privilege 902Reads9.1Score149Shelves
30. 180 重 Reborn for You Alone 重生只为卿而来 A Drop of Clear Water一滴清水Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn + changing fate + sweet romance + devoted to one another + adorable pets + both pursuing each other + mutual healing + mutual salvation... The writing is fresh and cheerful, and the romance is incredibly sweet. It only gets better as the story goes on... He is the young master of Qingqiu, a nine-tailed divine fox. After his brother kicked him into the Qingshui River, he was reborn. Once he awoke and confirmed that his rebirth was irreversible, he could only accept it. But he refused to ac 88Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I wouldn't call it amazing, but you can give it a try. It's a story of rebirth and changing one's fate. The male protagonist is a genius with all-around abilities, including wisdom, spiritual power, and talent! In this life, he is reborn to regain his omnipotent state! All of this is for the female protagonist! "Unforgettable is my love for you, I will never fail you, I came into this life only for you!" His adorable little fox is his little helper.

31. 181 小 The Sweet Little Princess Has the Crazed Power Minister Wrapped Around Her Finger 小公主甜撩！疯批权臣为她折腰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Both leads are reborn, both were virgins in both lifetimes, and they pursue and cherish each other. A light, sweet romance with no strong female lead. [Sunshine, straightforward princess x obsessive, loyal, self-effacing powerful minister; the princess's devoted admirer] Ling Yuanxin, a princess of a fallen kingdom, is reborn on the eve of her wedding. Her first thought is to flee the wedding and elope with her bodyguard? In her previous life, she never managed to confess her love, and it remain 5.5kReads9.4Score756Shelves
32. 182 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 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves

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    Absolutely stunning, I love it!

33. 183 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 339Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    It's a martial arts novel, and also a historical romance. Written by a talented woman, the writing is stunning to the core! Bai Zhanmeng's figure instantly transformed like a ghost, nimbly weaving through the Blood Talisman assassins like a fleeting shadow. His Phantom Step made his figure as elusive as smoke in the wind, making it difficult for his enemies to pinpoint the direction of his attacks. One Blood Talisman assassin's fierce attack missed, only able to watch as Bai Zhanmeng transformed into a streak of white light; the speed of his Phantom Step was beyond their reach.

34. 184 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 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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    The Canary: The female lead has a fiancé, but becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister, and they are secretly married.

35. 185 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 166.6kReads9.0Score25.4kShelves
36. 186 病 The Sickly Princess Is Reborn, and the Tyrannical Regent Dotes on Her 病娇摄政王盛宠，娇娇公主重生了 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short drama Golden Bell's Mistake: Love's Bonds] [Mutual firsts + doting romance + both reborn + palace and household intrigue] [Stunning, sweet-natured fifth princess × sinister, obsessive regent] In her previous life, her country fell and her family was destroyed. Then the sinister, obsessive regent kept her by his side for two whole years. Reborn ten years in the past, she is once again the fifth princess, born to wealth and honor, while he is merely a lowly hostage, beneath 11.1kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
37. 187 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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    Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

38. 188 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
39. 189 娇 Jiaojiao, Come Here: The Cool, Rugged Man Can't Get Enough of You 娇娇过来，清冷糙汉馋你发疯 Don't Ask About the Money Ahead莫问钱程Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Gu Jiaojiao always thought love at first sight was nonsense. But after she transmigrated into a book, one look at the man pinning her down was enough to capture her heart. Who could have known he would be so jealous? She talks to another man? Absolutely not! Another man talks to her? Absolutely not! She so much as glances at another man? Absolutely not! Another man looks at her? Also absolutely not! “Mr. Pei, could you remember who you are? We have nothing to do with each other anymore.” “I tore 167Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Both of these books are great; the male leads are incredibly cool and captivating. They're addictive!

40. 190 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
41. 191 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves
42. 192 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    🔥This book is really good! I found it when I was looking for something to read. 🤔I don't know why the rating and number of readers aren't high, but 🥳🥳🥳A recommendation from a seasoned bookworm is definitely reliable. 🧚🏻‍♀️The female lead's martial arts skills are off the charts, and the male lead wants to keep her as a pet. [Laughing][Laughing] Hilarious, he can't beat her at all! 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻The theme is novel, no system, no cheat codes. 👏🏻This is the only novel I've read where the male lead can't beat the female lead; it's no longer a case of the female lead being stronger than the male lead. ✨Although the male lead has immense power and martial arts skills, he's nothing compared to the female lead. ⁽⁽ଘ😇ଓ⁾⁾The female lead has a super fiery personality, it's hard not to love her, her thinking is unique and unpredictable, hahaha. ✨The author's writing style is witty and humorous, the characters are vivid, and there are tons of laughs!

43. 193 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    Don't scroll away if you're looking for something to read! This is a treasure trove that hundreds of thousands of book lovers have missed. Immerse yourself in this era of great change, regardless of the title.

44. 194 将 The General's Temptation: Be Good, Don't Run, I'll Give You My Life 将军诱惑，乖，不跑，命都给你 Don't Ask About the Money Ahead莫问钱程Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Madcap Male Lead + Super Sweet The male lead is a prisoner of war whom the heroine captured and brought home from the battlefield years ago, but his true identity is astonishing. He has always believed that someone else holds the heroine’s heart, so his love for her is both wild and restrained, until he discovers… Synopsis Xiao Weiyang is the daughter of the Great Zhao’s Guardian General. Born to a life of privilege, she should have enjoyed a life of luxury 43Reads6.5Score—Shelves
45. 195 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.9kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

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    These books are so good, I don't want to skip any chapters! I'll add them to my bookshelf and read them slowly! 🤣

47. 197 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.3kReads9.3Score887Shelves

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Heart] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Heart] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. "The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family," super heart-wrenching. The broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Heart] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Heart] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a well-bred lady. Their childhood encounter brought them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

48. 198 重 After Being Reborn, I Threw Myself into the Powerful Minister's Arms and Cried, and He Turned Red with Anger 重生后扑到权臣怀里哭，他红温了 Little Fish Learns to Swim小鱼学游泳Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Gentle Girl VS Steady, Restrained Powerful Official] [Mutually devoted, childhood sweethearts, years of secret love finally returned] Shen Mingshu grew up cherished by Jiang Xun, but his stern, cold nature made her fear him more than anything. After someone drugged her, her childhood friend, a young general, took her away. When they were discovered, she had no choice but to marry him. But the young general loved someone else and took a concubine on their wedding day. He doted on his c 62.5kReads8.8Score8.9kShelves
49. 199 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 27.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
50. 200 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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