Ancient Romance, Absolutely Amazing, I’ve Reread Them Several Times 古代言情，超棒，已经几刷了

1. 501 花 Falling Blossoms in Anxi Palace 花落安喜宫 Man Siyao曼思瑶Ancient Romance539k WordsOngoing She entered the palace at four. At nineteen, she was ordered to care for a two-year-old crown prince. That child was later deposed as crown prince, then returned to the Eastern Palace and eventually became Emperor Chenghua, Zhu Jianshen. Wan Zhen'er was seventeen years older than him. She stood by him through the turmoil in the palace after the Tumu Crisis, his years at the Prince of Yi's residence, and the changes of emperors. From an obscure palace maid, she rose step by step to become a nob 29Reads—Score124Shelves

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   A beautifully crafted and moving palace intrigue novel with a unique setting, a captivating story, and top-notch quality! Absolutely high quality!! Try reading just five chapters and you'll see, you won't be able to stop! Highly recommended! [Licking screen][fear][stunned][laughing and crying][angry][rolling eyes]

2. 502 玲 The Exquisite Hidden Treasure 玲珑藏 Jin Liuyao金六爻Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Reborn + romance + equally matched leads + comeback + lighthearted comedy] Ye Qiyue grew up in a poor neighborhood. While taking her father’s place on night watch, she stumbles into a political power struggle. Not only does she watch helplessly as her dearest friends and family are killed, but even as she is hacked to pieces, she never gets a clear look at the murderer. After being reborn, she has only three things to do: First, save the most reviled traitor in court and give him a makeover. Se 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The pinnacle of ancient Chinese rebirth novels! A poor night watchman rises up to conquer the imperial court, a powerful couple evenly matched, a thrilling revenge plot, and a series of progressively unfolding political intrigues. Lighthearted, humorous, and not oppressive, you won't get tired of reading it even if you stay up all night.

3. 503 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 60.3kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves

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   Oh my god, this is hilarious!! Hahahaha, this little devil is so funny! Although he's a bit of a brat, he's kind and has principles, he's both quirky and adorable, and incredibly confident—isn't this the kid of my dreams?

4. 504 皇 When the Emperor Threatened to Wipe Out My Family, I Reached the Land Immortal Realm 皇帝要灭我全家，我入陆地神仙境 Begonia Riddle海棠谜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted "Political intrigue + no CP + strong female lead + ultra-satisfying female-oriented novel + ruthless decisiveness + face-slapping + dominant heroine + super high IQ + calculating everything" Liu Rumeng transmigrates into the Haiyun Empire as the daughter of Prince Liu and gets a sign-in System. Her sign-in missions let her develop quietly and grow stronger. One day, the emperor arranges a marriage between Liu Rumeng and the son of the Grand Secretary of the Military Council. Prince Liu is furiou 3.5kReads9.0Score315Shelves

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   Fans of fast-paced, action-packed novels will rejoice! Liu Rumeng transmigrates with a system, defying an imperial decree to refuse marriage, igniting conflict, and a family crisis forces her to become a terrestrial immortal. The plot is fast-paced, the face-slapping moments are satisfying, the female lead is intelligent and not a saint, and the political intrigue is well-paced. It's incredibly relaxing to read in your spare time and definitely worth a try!

5. 505 臣 I Was Once Your Beloved Minister 臣本卿卿 I Regret Hiding in My Blue Robe悔我青衫隐Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted (Dual POV) [Angst fueled by a lack of information] Gu Qingyan, the third princess of Chu, has two things she cannot let go of in this life: One is that she never got the chance to bring a retainer named Meng Jie into her household. The other is that she never personally killed Qin Yi, the prince of Yan who destroyed her kingdom. She doesn't know that these two men are one and the same. The day the city fell, he bent down and said, “Don't be afraid. I'll keep you safe.” Gu Qingyan thought he was 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Empress's bestowed Heart-Binding Gu bound their fates together; if she lived, he lived; if she died, he died. He silently endured all the pain of being implicated.

6. 506 女 Matriarchy: The Villain Is Just So Adorable 女尊：反派明明辣么可爱 Yi Qiao亿乔Ancient Romance420k WordsOngoing [Female-Dominant World, 1v1, Female Alpha/Male Omega] The interstellar cipher bearing the seeds of civilization vanished with the fall of Judge Chu Xiao. Her life signal went out like a candle in the wind, but her soul did not return to the void. Instead, it plunged into a fissure from which even light could not escape. Chu Xiao arrived in a strange yet somehow familiar world: a world inside an interstellar game... Here, the maternal bloodline ruled all. Gods, demons, spirits, and monsters coexi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The interstellar code that carried the flame of civilization vanished with her fall, and she fell into a matriarchal game, encountering a ghostly villain who kept being reborn from death. Their fates became intertwined. If you're looking for a good book to read, check this one out.

7. 507 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 11.7kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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   Help! Sisters, I'm absolutely in love with this novel! I love it so much! A fake heiress, forced into marriage with a paralyzed man, thought her life was hopeless, but then the emperor's brother-in-law snatched her away, starting a fairytale romance where she's simultaneously scolded for being "stupid" and pampered to the extreme. In "The Arrogant Emperor's Brother-in-Law's Daily Life of Stealing a Wife," Jiang Ying was forced into marriage with a paralyzed man, which seemed like a tragic beginning, but then the emperor's brother-in-law snatched her away. He might grumble and complain, but his actions are incredibly doting—who understands this contrast! The emperor's brother-in-law, Zhao Jiu, appears fierce to the female lead, but in reality, he spoils her rotten. This kind of contradictory character is so addictive! If you also like sweet and heart-wrenching novels, you definitely shouldn't miss "The Arrogant Emperor's Brother-in-Law's Daily Life of Stealing a Wife"!

8. 508 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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   I've discovered a historical romance novel, *Bloodstained Family*, that's totally my cup of tea! It focuses on twin sisters seeking revenge, and there's absolutely no romantic subplot – no need to endure a tedious love story. Their family is unjustly accused, and the weight of a blood feud rests on the sisters' shoulders. One navigates the treacherous waters of the court, feigning loyalty to powerful officials; the other roams the martial world, gathering evidence. Every character is fully fleshed out; the villains are cunning, with intricate schemes and twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. There's no savior hero to rescue them; the sisters overcome all obstacles together. Their path to revenge is fraught with peril, making for a gripping and thrilling read. A must-read for fans of political intrigue and sisterly bonds!

9. 509 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 58.8kReads9.2Score7.8kShelves

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   The political intrigue is superbly written, with meticulous attention to detail in both the imperial court and the inner court. It's so captivating, you simply can't put it down!

10. 510 重 Reborn in a New Era: How Did I End Up with Three Ex-Wives? 重生年代：我怎么多了三个前妻 Plum Blossoms in the Rain雨时梅花Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Adapted into the short drama [Reborn in 1970: Hunting, Raising Kids, and Spoiling My Ex-Wife] [Country Life] + [Period] + [Hunting] + [Fishing] Chen Yang is reborn and returns to 1980, but he quickly realizes something is very wrong. Who married these three beautiful, virtuous women to me as ex-wives? And why are there three kids, too? Well, since they’re so devoted to me, I guess I’ll raise them. After all, they really are my ex-wives and children. 86.8kReads8.1Score6.5kShelves
11. 511 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The premise of a real and fake heiress kept me on the edge of my seat several times while watching, as she had to live under someone else's identity and be extremely cautious in everything she did. The male lead has a strong presence and holds a high position; he initially harbors prejudice against the female lead, but gradually comes to understand her situation and begins to protect her. The power struggles within the household are not overdone, and the romantic relationship is engaging and suspenseful, making it a great watch for leisure time.

12. 512 废 The Fallen Empress Reborn: Protecting My Family as I Slaughter My Way Through 废后重生：护住满门杀疯了 Lily YaLily娅Ancient Romance194k WordsOngoing Shen Qingyuan helped the Seventh Prince ascend the throne, only to see her entire family executed and be given poisoned wine in the Cold Palace. At the final moment, as the poison slid down her throat, Prince Jing, Xie Yanci, a man with whom she had never crossed paths, charged into the Cold Palace with his sword. But all he could do was catch her as she fell. Reborn at fifteen, she carefully planned every move: laying down rules, seizing control of the household, exposing the slow poison, and 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The legitimate daughter rises against all odds, seizing control of the family business, running a loan shark operation, and sending her poisonous mother to prison. Paired with the deep affection of the aloof Prince Jing, this ancient romance offers a complete experience of sweet, satisfying, and heart-wrenching moments.

13. 513 偏 The Heir Just Has to Marry Me 偏偏世子要娶我 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance3.6M WordsCompleted As the daughter of a Grand Princess, she was born a commandery princess, and her engagement to the heir of the Duke Who Guards the Nation made them the envy of everyone in the Great An Dynasty. Then, overnight, more than a hundred members of her family were branded traitors and beheaded at the Meridian Gate. He and her half-sister even gave her a cup of poison. It turned out everything had been a conspiracy. Reborn, she joins forces with her beloved to protect all her loved ones and ensure every 2.7kReads8.5Score292Shelves

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    In her past life, the female protagonist was abandoned by the prince and given poisoned wine. After being reborn, the prince pursues her, and the revenge scenes are incredibly satisfying!

14. 514 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Started a Delivery Service: Princes and Ministers All Begged Me 穿越古代开快递，王侯将相都求我 Zhou Xuan27周旋27Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing Su Xiaoman, a top modern-day courier station manager, is accidentally electrocuted and transmigrates. When she wakes, she's become a destitute orphan in the Great Liang Dynasty, buried in debt and living in a ramshackle home. The original owner was timid and easily bullied, but Su Xiaoman is decisive and puts making money first. She's not the type to lose her head over romance. In ancient times, the entire delivery business is controlled by established courier agencies. Their fees are exorbitant 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first express delivery station in the Great Liang Dynasty is in an uproar! A time-traveling heroine uses modern logistics to outmaneuver her rivals, throwing the exorbitantly priced escort agencies into a panic. Lost packages are guaranteed to be compensated, and efficiency is off the charts. A cold and aloof prince volunteers to be her bodyguard, making money and enjoying sweet romance at the same time!

15. 515 倾 Oath of the Enchanting City: I’ll Dote on You Alone, My Lady City Lord 倾城之誓：只宠你，我的城主夫人 Mi An August米安八月Martial Arts178k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Jiuyu, lord of Lecheng, one of the three great cities of the Central Plains, has a beloved woman he has doted on for ten years. She is breathtakingly beautiful and mischievous. He made her his lady of the city before she had even come of age, and has never shown her to the world. Rumor has it that Yi Lanxi is bewitchingly beautiful and mercurial, and has the city lord wrapped around her little finger. He never so much as glances at another woman. At first, he took in this 1Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    It's already finished! I highly recommend this one. It's the most captivating ancient romance novel I've ever read. It's so good, the more you read, the more interesting it becomes. The author has a fantastic imagination, so everyone should check it out!

16. 516 疯 The Reborn Vengeful Ghost Turns the Chaotic World Upside Down. Why Would You Mess With Her? 疯批厉鬼重生乱世，你惹她干嘛？ Making Money for Wontons赚钱吃馄饨Ancient Romance209k WordsOngoing [Star-crossed love + both reborn + disgraced wife + both untouched + contrasting couples] The winter Miss Shen, A Ci, died, the snow in the capital grew thicker with each passing day. The following spring, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé placed third in the imperial examinations. By the end of the next spring, the emperor issued an edict sending Miss Shen far away to the borderlands to marry. Her new husband tried several times to take her life, while her childhood sweetheart married another 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    General vs. Convicted Scholar, Powerful Minister vs. Noblewoman vs. Bodyguard

17. 517 启 Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager Is No Delicate Maiden 启禀陛下，太后娘娘才不是小女子 I'm Not a Homeroom Teacher我不是班主任Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing [Scheming Emperor x Lie-Flat Empress Dowager] [Stepmother Romance] [Chaste Male Lead] [Historical Palace Intrigue] [The Law of Falling for It] [Two Strong Leads] Shen Lingzhang woke up to find herself inhabiting the body of a wicked empress dowager who wielded power over the entire court. She thought she could retire early and lie flat, but then discovered that her stepson, Yan Ji, only pretended to pay his respects morning and night. In secret, he was always looking for a way to kill her. To 746Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    A leisurely-paced political intrigue novel where a third party covets imperial power in the court. An assassination attempt on the emperor makes him realize that he cannot eliminate the female lead, and the delicate balance of power between the two comes to the surface. The storyline of the court and the daily life in the harem run in parallel, with a complete logical structure.

18. 518 质 Crown Prince, Don't Go Mad! You Want the Throne and Me Too? 质子别疯！既夺江山也要我 Green Peach DZTQ青桃子DZTQAncient Romance544k WordsCompleted [The Enemy Nation’s Long-Suffering Hostage Prince × The Clear-Eyed Reborn Noblewoman | Courtly Schemes and Tormented Romance | Ruling the Realm Together] “In her previous life, she loved the wrong man. In this life, he gives up the world for her.” Gu Qingzhi was empress, yet became a pawn in a political marriage. The Gu family gave everything to help Yun Ting claim the throne, only to see their clan destroyed and her father and brothers die horribly. Reborn, she will tear apart his false devotio 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A resilient hostage prince meets a reborn noblewoman; a tale of political intrigue, a tragic love story, and shared governance—a sweet and angsty fusion that's sure to be a hit! ✅ Explosive Setting: The female lead, Gu Qingzhi, is reborn after her family's downfall in her past life due to a wrong love affair. In this life, she vows to protect her family. The male lead, Yuwen Chengdu, appears carefree on the surface but secretly commands an iron cavalry, burdened with the mission of unifying the world. Their powerful rivalry is incredibly captivating! ✅ Mutual Redemption: He gives up the throne for her, and she willingly enters his game. What begins as a relationship of exploitation blossoms into a deadly love potion—"The world is far less important than you"—a mutually destructive journey that will leave you breathless! ✅ High-Intensity Political Intrigue: The clash between national affairs and personal love, family upheaval, political marriages, and a hundred thousand iron cavalry… every step is a thrilling twist, with plot twists that will keep you hooked! From rebirth and revenge to mutual devotion, from political intrigue to shared governance, this is a must-read for fans of ancient romance novels! If you enjoy stories of forceful acquisition, sweet and angsty romance, and powerful, mutually flirting protagonists, read on now! You'll regret missing it! #Rebirth and Abusive Romance#Powerful Couples and Political Intrigue#Proton Literature

19. 519 穿 Reborn as a Pregnant Villainous Princess, I Just Want to Stay Alive 穿成了揣崽的恶毒公主，只想苟命 Yaoyao Sunshine瑶瑶sunshineAncient Romance441k WordsCompleted [The score is new, so it may be low] [Transmigrate into a book + pregnant + survival first + sweet romance + the aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + happy ending] [Xiao Qinghuan, who only wants to survive and turn the tables + Qi Luo, who despises her at first but later can't help falling for her] Xiao Qinghuan, the legitimate princess of the Great Liang, forces herself on the poor top scholar Qi Luo for a night of passion. She gets pregnant as she hoped and marries him, causing troubl 4.8kReads7.2Score851Shelves

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    If you're tired of female supporting characters who act recklessly and forcibly bring the male and female leads together, you absolutely must read this! The female lead in this book does the opposite of the original character's behavior throughout. She doesn't scold or beat the prince consort, doesn't frame her white moonlight, and even arranges for guards to secretly protect the original female lead from harassment by hooligans. This breaks the inertia of the plot and doesn't force herself to suffer in order to highlight the male and female leads, making it a satisfying read.

20. 520 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times, Surrounded by Children and Grandchildren 穿越古代儿孙满堂 Fishing in the Snowy Cold River钓雪寒江Historical1.2M WordsCompleted It's been adapted into a short drama on the Tomato platform. Come watch! The quality is good, and it's a great viewing experience. I tried it myself! Zhao Qinghu transmigrates to an ancient rural village and becomes a middle-aged man with a house full of children and grandchildren! But his parents favor one child over the others, while his younger siblings bleed him dry! As a fine young man of the modern age, how could Zhao Qinghu let others treat him like a beast of burden? He already has a who 20kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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