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1. 651 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.5kReads9.0Score156Shelves

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   Some are short and concise, others require careful consideration; each has its own unique flavor.

2. 652 庶 My Half-Sister Mocked Me for Weighing 200 Jin, but the Crown Prince Fell for Me at First Sight 庶妹嘲笑我两百斤，太子却对我一见钟情 Love-Brain Club恋爱脑俱乐部Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger half-sister mocked me for weighing 200 pounds, but the Crown Prince fell in love with me at first sight. —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 653 鹊 A Magpie Lands on a Branch 鹊踏枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Shen Qiyuan, son of the Grand Princess, earned the emperor’s favor at a young age and wielded great power. In Great Qian, he could have anything he wanted. But Liu Ruyi was neither wind nor rain. She was an untamed warhorse beneath the blazing sun, a spark that would not go out in a torrential storm. She was the dream he hated, yet longed to touch every night. Shen Qiyuan x Liu Ruyi Features demons and gods; mystery-solving is secondary, romance is the focus. A fictional setting, so don’t get t 2.9kReads8.9Score450Shelves
4. 654 未 Late in the Hour of the Goat 未时晚 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted “Both leads are pure” / “Tender and heartwarming” / “Rebirth” / “Heartbreaking romance” / “Palace intrigue” / “He chases her” / “Happy ending” This story has two pure leads! “Remember, no daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe or the Lu clan of Fanyang can become empress!” But Brother Che, if that’s true, why did you marry me? And if you married me, why did you treat me that way? The Cui clan has always been loyal and righteous. Heaven and earth can bear witness. Shall I prove it with my life? If I 314Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly quality, with positive values, and no melodramatic plot twists.

5. 655 末 The Little Doctor's Rise in the Apocalypse 末世之小医妃逆袭记 Melancholy Thighs忧郁的大腿Ancient Romance464k WordsOngoing I'm Zhan Wanqing, once a young village doctor. This post-apocalyptic martial arts world is a real mess, with all the factions fighting endlessly. But I may seem a little airheaded, yet I'm not someone you can push around. I have unique medical skills: I can cure strange poisons and illnesses, and even create martial arts techniques. After meeting the chatterbox Ji Yuran, we start growing from a pair of layabouts. I'll use my medical skills and wisdom to find my footing in this treacherous martia —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You possess unique medical skills capable of curing rare poisons and strange diseases, and you can even create martial arts techniques. In the treacherous world of martial arts, you meet Ji Yu, a talkative companion. Starting from nothing, you grow together, using your medical skills and wisdom to establish yourself in the martial arts world, upholding justice and order.

6. 656 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 2.8kReads9.2Score423Shelves
7. 657 嫡 The Pampered Di Daughter 嫡女娇妃 Restless Slumber怅眠Female-Channel Fanfiction2.5M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the web series The Drama Queen Has Many Suitors. “A sweet, naive heroine? An ancient-era household-intrigue drama? Are you kidding me?” Someone, please explain how a sweet, naive heroine is supposed to survive household intrigue. That one complaint somehow sent Xiao Ting into the script, where she became Su Xiangwan, the sweet, naive heroine she herself had played. And she was stuck following the tragic-romance storyline. Xiao Ting was a top star in the entertainment in 130Reads8.8Score128Shelves

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   This is my first book recommendation, and it's definitely a promising read. It's my favorite novel to date; I followed it from 2020 until its completion, and even now, almost 2025, it still resonates deeply with me. The author crafted the romance with exquisite detail, although some of the interwoven plot points might be a bit mind-bending. You need to read carefully to fully appreciate the charm of the male and female leads—it's truly captivating. The lower rating is due to the book not initially being serialized on this platform, but it's undeniably excellent.

8. 658 荨 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.5kReads8.1Score218Shelves
9. 659 平 The Phoenix's Call 平凰引 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Empress]+[Female-Centered]+[Both Die, but a Happy Ending!]+[Feel-Good and Angst]+[Devoted Male Love Interest]+[Pure Romance] Heartbreaking angst, the kind that leaves you sobbing and torn to pieces! Good news! There’s a little sweetness among the shards of glass. Bad news! Once you understand that sweetness, it hurts even more. Packed with foreshadowing and hints, this may be a romance, but it has real depth. Since she’s an empress, expect a woman tormenting a man! Female awakening, an all-fema 34Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 660 穿 I Transmigrate into a Book and Become the Foolish Legitimate Daughter of the Prime Minister's Household 穿书，成了丞相府的傻子嫡女 Test Subject No. 2121号实验体Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted Ji Yeqing died while carrying out a mission, then was pulled into a book by a little creature called Yun Bao. She became the foolish legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household in the Sui Jian Dynasty. An imperial decree betrothed her to Prince Li, Yan Qingwei. Her birth mother had died young, and her father had neglected her for years. Her stepmother and stepsister had long since wanted her gone. Taking advantage of the marriage decree, her stepsister pushed her into a river and drowned h 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about transmigration into a book; you might want to check it out.

11. 661 宁 A Light Boat Crossing 宁有轻舟渡 Song Under the Lamp灯下鸣Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted There's quite a stir in Yanjing: the second young master of the Xie family is soon to marry the second young lady of the Gu family. According to reliable sources, Xie Qingzhou is a smiling snake, a beast in human clothing, vile, shameless, a degenerate, and a cripple with no conscience. Gu Qingning is a seductress who lures her cousin, mistreats her elder sister, and is as fickle as the wind. Everyone calls it a match made in heaven, a perfect pair of vile creatures! On their wedding day, the br 1.5kReads8.9Score176Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation. The female lead is resilient and has a sharp tongue, preventing misunderstandings. Arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Highly recommended!

12. 662 红 Red Palms and Green Claws 红掌与绿爪 Dou Gu Buliang豆姑不梁Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted [Spirited Noblewoman Cai Banban vs. Cold-Faced Military Governor Zhou Yize] Someone asked General Zhou what kind of woman the Third Lady Cai of Qinghe was. At the mention of Cai Sanniang, the general’s fierce gaze softened. He tilted his head in thought, then replied, “As beautiful as a red palm, as bold as a green claw.” When he tilted his head, the person noticed the scratches on General Zhou’s neck and asked curiously, “How did you get those injuries, General Zhou?” General Zhou replied, “Fro 952Reads9.3Score160Shelves

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    You'll see how beautiful she is once you see her 😢😢 Banban is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen 💕

13. 663 良 A Worthy Minister Is Hard to Find 良臣难为 Drunk on Gold纸醉金靡Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Ensemble Cast + Tragic Love + Fateful Misunderstandings + Imperial Court and Nobility + Love of Country and Family + Tearjerker + Bad Ending] I am the empress of a nation. Everyone who sees me bows respectfully and greets me with, “May the Empress be well.” Because my surname is Shen. My father, Shen Nian, died on the battlefield, his body never found. My mother died by suicide after him. My eldest brother held Yumen Pass for forty-five days against a hundredfold enemy forc 385Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    High quality, right? I have to bring out my best stuff! Everything I recommend is top-notch. 1️⃣ Princess vs. Eunuch: Lovers can't be together, and most importantly, the helplessness under the historical context. I cried buckets after reading this; it was heartbreaking! 2️⃣ A family story. The grudges and entanglements under the weight of national sentiment, how individuals can sacrifice everything for the country—it's very touching! 3️⃣ Like plot twists? This one will twist you won't believe! The theme is novel: helping the deceased fulfill their unfinished wishes, hiding the depths of human nature and humanity. Of course, you'll also learn about a family's story. I'd be heartbroken if anyone hadn't read it. 4️⃣ I need to say nothing more; I'll recommend it to everyone. It's probably become somewhat famous now (you wouldn't see it on the book recommendation page before). Read it with confidence; if it doesn't have a plot twist, I'll eat my hat! 5️⃣ Does anyone not know the name of the Azure King? Seriously though, the storyline is clear, and the characters are well-developed! 6️⃣I cried while reading Shen Yin's novel, but not while watching the TV series. The novel's descriptions are more delicate. 7️⃣This one is a bit traditional in the Xianxia genre, I'm referring to the story, but it feels similar to *Feng Xing*, though not entirely traditional. 8️⃣Go watch it! Go watch it! Go watch it!

14. 664 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score506Shelves
15. 665 大 The Ming Emperor's Beloved Consort, Wan Zhen'er 大明宠妃万贞儿 Mad Twenty-Four Snake疯廿四蛇Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted 7.7kReads9.4Score700Shelves

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    The ratings speak for themselves – it's high quality! I'm an absolute whiz when it comes to historical romance novels!

16. 666 绝 Peerless Physician Consort: The Prince’s Cunning Princess Is No One to Mess With 绝世医妃：王爷的腹黑王妃不好惹 Many Years許多年Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A renowned 21st-century assassin awakens in the body of a pitiful girl whose father doesn't love her, whose mother is dead, and who has been abused since childhood by her stepmother and older half-sister... She makes a powerful return. When someone asks why she doesn't just kill them, she replies, “The higher they climb, the harder they'll fall!” “Daughter, I was wrong. Please forgive me. Come back! You're the only daughter I have left.” She gazes coldly at her weeping father and says flatly, “Y 6.2kReads9.2Score729Shelves
17. 667 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves
18. 668 楼 The One by the Tower Is Like Jade 楼边人似玉 White Egret, Never Paired白鹭未双Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted The proprietress of the Zhangdeng Inn is truly insufferable: sharp-tongued, money-grubbing, flirtatious, and shameless. He cultivates the Way of Shangqing and slays the myriad demons of the mortal world. He absolutely must not let her bewitch him! (Demon-hunting, scheming magistrate Song Liyan x money-loving, self-obsessed innkeeper Lou Siyu. The story involves only the human and demon realms. They fall in love in a different setting, with no cultivation. Happy ending, with both sweet and angsty 1.2kReads9.3Score177Shelves
19. 669 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
20. 670 对 The Gentle, Lovable Wife in the Comparison Group Awakens 对照组的娇软正妻觉醒啦 Draws with a Little Blade画刀刀Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [One man and one woman + devoted couple and sweet romance + delicate beauty + regent] Sheng Rui, an unfavored concubine-born daughter, manages through her own efforts to marry the youngest grand secretary in the court. After their wedding, she feels life is pretty comfortable: she has money to spend and power at her disposal. Her husband may be a little too insatiable in certain matters, but with time, she's learned to enjoy it too. Just as she thinks she can spend the rest of her life in peace 9.1kReads8.4Score593Shelves

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    [Ancient Romance] 🍁A delicate beauty × A scheming regent🍁 Three years into their marriage, she discovers she's a wife who died young and is extravagant with money. 🍁Hmm? To change her fate, she must take on a mission, earn money, and become the leading lady.

21. 671 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15.4kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
22. 672 明 Moonlight Stirs the Swan’s Grace 明月别枝惊鸿 Bet on Books and Splash Wine, Not Tea赌书泼酒不泼茶Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + angsty love + winning back his wife after driving her away] Princess Anping Murong Huaiyue of Prince Yuan's residence was spoiled and willful from childhood. In her seventeen years, no one had ever dared defy her, until General of the Cavalry Yin Huai'an appeared. Murong Huaiyue fell in love with Yin Huai'an at first sight and took the initiative to confess her feelings. But Yin Huai'an didn't return them. To humiliate her, he even married her friend Qiu Yueming. Having 2.1kReads5.8Score106Shelves

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    The once high and mighty heroine, ruined by the male lead, lost her family and became a lowly prostitute. She regretted her actions and, reborn, tried to reunite him with the woman he loved. But things didn't seem to go as he expected. Outside, a torrential downpour kept her awake. Her mind kept flashing back to her days in the Prince's mansion, when Yin Huai'an was merely a lowly military officer with no military achievements. Even so, Yin Huai'an always looked down on her. Even though his family background was far inferior to hers; even though others treated her with utmost respect as the former Princess Anping; even though Murong Huaiyue actively courted him… Yin Huai'an ignored it all. Lost in her thoughts, Murong Huaiyue eventually fell asleep, though her sleep was extremely restless. In the dead of night, a sliver of moonlight fell with the rain and into the dust, nourishing the Weiyue Garden.

23. 673 烛 The Candlelight Pavilion 烛幽台 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy + parallel worlds + soul swapping + endless loops + Mobius strip. After "A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom in One Lifetime", acclaimed author Sui Yu Er An returns with another fantasy hit! Jiang Hui × Qi Huan: three lifetimes of entanglement across parallel worlds, as they seek the essence of love in intersecting timelines.] At nineteen, Jiang Hui set out to avenge her father’s murder. On her wedding night, she and Qi Huan died together. But though she was gravely wounded, she 4.7kReads9.5Score716Shelves
24. 674 思 Longing for the Splendor of Youth 思韶华 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted At thirteen, Shen Li, the daughter of the Minister of Works, fell in love at first sight with Xu Shengyi, the Marquis of Zhennan. But fate intervened, and two years later Xu Shengyi married someone else. Shen Li put aside romance and entered the court, where she earned the favor of Empress Li, the ruler in power. Through hard work, she rose to become Vice Minister of Personnel. Xiao Ce, Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and Commander of the Imperial Guard, loved Shen Li devotedly, 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story featuring an ensemble cast and two strong protagonists, written with delicate prose that's incredibly captivating! It intertwines romance and political intrigue, with vividly portrayed characters, making it a worthwhile read.

25. 675 上 I Made Every Mistake in My Last Life, Never Again Will I Let Myself Suffer 上辈子错错错，再也不委屈自己了 Yishi Yi一十伊Ancient Romance285k WordsOngoing An Ruyi, the legitimate daughter of the An family, loved Bai Qingtan with all her heart. Only as she lay dying did she learn that her whole life had been a joke. Bai Qingtan's heart was made of stone. No matter how completely she spent her love on him, she couldn't warm it. Instead, when she was gravely ill, he cruelly humiliated her until she coughed up blood and died. An Ruyi is reborn on the day her marriage to Bai Qingtan is being arranged, and naturally, she won't repeat her old mistakes. S —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Logical and straightforward: Having let go of the scumbag husband she loved so deeply in her past life, she returns to her former self—lowly yet fiercely independent. Who says she can't marry a good husband? Let's see...

26. 676 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- 1.9kReads9.5Score300Shelves

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    Good-looking and cute

27. 677 进 I've Arrived in the Capital, the Cold-Faced Prince's Darling 进京了，冷面王爷的掌心娇 Lush Grass by the Roadside陌上草萋萋Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted After a power shift in the capital, Jiang Jiao's father, who had been serving in a provincial post, was promoted and summoned to the capital. Jiang Jiao went from a country girl to one of the capital's noblewomen. Jiang Jiao thought life as a noblewoman was far less comfortable than life as a wealthy country girl. From the start, she had resolved to find a handsome, obedient young man to share a comfortable life in the countryside with her. Handsome men were easy to find, but how could she make 380Reads6.6Score—Shelves
28. 678 孤 All or Nothing, Then Love at First Sight 孤注一掷遇到一眼万年 Lush Grass by the Roadside陌上草萋萋Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted [A rugged, domineering prince who rules his own domain + a gentle, kind-hearted noblewoman] [No transmigration, no rebirth, protecting family, sweet romance, sweet romance, extra-sweet romance] Lu An Nuan is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning. She wants a free, peaceful life, safe and happy, with nothing to worry about. But the deaths of her mother and maternal grandfather weigh on her heart. To lay those burdens to rest, she must play the part of a noblewoman in the capital and 404Reads8.2Score—Shelves
29. 679 神 Mad Divine Doctor: Even the King of Hell Dares Not Take Her 神医狂妃：阎王不敢收 City Lightyears城市光年Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Jingchen, the God of War of Great Chu and Prince Jing, is ruthless and violent, and has been struck by a strange poison. Lin Wan'er, an unfavored daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, is pushed into an icy pond by a vicious servant. When she opens her eyes again, she is a fully trained modern military doctor! With the silver needles in her hand and her unparalleled medical skills, she strikes back again and again. She even opens a clinic in the capital, making a name f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality historical romance! Rebirth and revenge + a divine doctor's comeback! Lin Wan'er was humiliated in her past life, but returns with her memories intact. She possesses exceptional medical skills and a keen understanding of palace intrigue, even managing to completely control the prince.

30. 680 逐 Chasing Golden Boughs 逐金枝 Candied Ginger糖姜Historical426k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Reborn for Revenge + Healing Each Other] [A Smiling Young General with a Hidden Blade, a Honey-Tongued Princess Who Schemes for Power] In their previous life, as they shared a tender moment, Li Yan joked, “Am I going to die beneath the peonies?” He never imagined his flirtatious jest would come true. For the sake of her lover, Zhao Jinning stabbed him to death with a hairpin. Reborn, Li Yan did just as he had in his previous life: he won military honors, presented his Tiger 681Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    These are some high-quality historical romance novels I've been hoarding; I love every single one of them! [Frustrated]

31. 681 夫 The Third Year After His Wife Left 夫人走的第三年 White Dog白白的狗Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Widower romance / bitter-sweet second chances / a touch of angst / bickering couple The heir to the Duke of Liang's household has been a widower for three years. Everyone in the capital says he has mourned his wife for three years, proof of how deeply he loved her. Only he knows the truth: he got promoted, got rich, and his wife died. What a wonderful life! From then on, he could indulge in cockfighting and dog racing, with no one to hold him back. But... the nights were cold, and strange things 13.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead had been dead for three years, but overnight she became a ghost and wandered around the male lead. After her death, the male lead's career took off, and he gained immense power. The male lead was inherently stubborn and incompetent, which made the story quite funny, but also touching. It's a really good and high-quality story.

32. 682 庶 After the Illegitimate Daughter Went on a Killing Spree, the Emperor Begged Her to Become Empress 庶女杀疯后，陛下他跪求封后 Auntie from Tianfu天府姑奶奶Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted Lin Wanxi’s mother was deceived by a general on a military expedition and reduced to the status of a concubine. After thirteen years of bleak living, one day she was sent as a substitute bride into the palace, where even life and death were beyond her control. The old emperor believed in alchemy and talismans, treated human lives as worthless, and saw torture and murder as perfectly justified. Her birth father was consumed by the pursuit of power. He used his own daughter as a medicinal ingredie —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author's writing is superb, and most importantly, it doesn't make you feel stupid! You have to use your brain to read it, I really enjoyed it.

33. 683 穿 Transmigrate, Sister; Reborn, Sister: Slaughter Through the Marquis's Household and Claim the Empress's Throne 穿越姐，重生妹，杀穿侯府登后位 Lady of the Clouds云端女公子Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Miao Miaomiao transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character with the same name. Miao Qiqi was reborn, returning to the time before she was married. In their previous lives, both met tragic ends. The Miao family, rich enough to rival a kingdom, was framed by the marquis's household and stripped of its wealth, until the entire family was sentenced to death. One transmigrated from another world; the other returned reborn. The twin blossoms of the richest family join forces to take reve 15Reads6.6Score—Shelves
34. 684 我 I’m Lin Yi’s Born-In Servant, but She Refuses to Accept Her Fate 我是林弋家生子她不认命 Tree in the Lake湖中的树Ancient Romance691k WordsCompleted Historical romance + Memories from birth + Family intrigue + Pampered by the whole family + Exceptional martial arts + Woman general In her previous life, her parents abandoned her, but she was fortunate enough to become a special forces soldier. Then, during a mission to save one of her subordinates, she lost consciousness for good... When she opened her eyes again, she was a cherished young lady with both parents and doting older brothers, yet she faced the fate of being born into a servant fa 459Reads7.4Score—Shelves
35. 685 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Mad Qi Min’s Caged Sparrow 穿书逐玉：疯批齐旻的掌中雀 Li Jun'er李军儿Female-Channel Fanfiction714k WordsOngoing Yu Qianqian was transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character, and mistook the sinister, unhinged imperial grandson Qi Min for her savior. Qi Min was a thoroughly rotten man. He didn’t understand love, only possession. He clipped her wings and locked her in a cage made of pure gold, stroking her face with a smile. “Qianqian, you’re only safe by my side.” Desperate for freedom, Yu Qianqian faked her death in a blazing fire. That night, the all-powerful Third Young Master Qi dug 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The emotional tug-of-war between Qi Min and Yu Qianqian is extremely intense. From the initial suspicion and defensiveness, and the gradual probing, to the later secret protection and involuntary attraction, the psychological game between the two is delicate and wonderful. Every dialogue and every subtle action reveals the flow of emotions.

36. 686 大 The Madam Only Wants to Lie Flat 大娘子只想躺平 Sheng Mian盛眠Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + everyday life + transmigrating into a book + the steady, gradual progress of a woman in her thirties living in ancient times] After transmigrating into a book as a marquis’s daughter-in-law, she finds herself middle-aged, with elders to care for and children to raise. Her mother-in-law dislikes her, her cold husband is alive but as good as dead, and she never sees him. His concubine keeps making a fuss to get attention, while her three biological children are cl 9.2kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    🔥①Transmigrated into the body of the eldest daughter-in-law of a marquis's household, burdened with elderly parents and young children, a husband who rarely comes home, and a concubine who loves to cause trouble. 🎋Su Jin just wants to relax and not care about household affairs or the unruly children, and she doesn't care about her scumbag husband at all. 🍃Her mother-in-law says she's incompetent, she just smiles and says, "You take care of it, I'll take care of spending it!" Her children are disobedient? She'll just pack them up and send them away! 🌴With her dowry in hand, she eats, drinks, and has a blast! In the end, while she was relaxing, her whole family became successful, and she became a winner in life! 🔥Carefully selected, take what you like!

37. 687 不 I Will Not Speak with the King of Chu 不共楚王言 Thirty-Three Songs三十三歌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted Fragile, conflicted beauty x rugged, tight-lipped emperor [Brother Steals Younger Brother's Bride + Coercive Love and Push-Pull Tension + Both Pure + Size Difference] Not a Strong Female Lead, Not Wish Fulfillment Zhong Lingyi's beloved is a peerless hero. They say he has thick brows and keen eyes, and strides like a dragon or tiger, like the reincarnation of Xiang Yu. Later, when the former ruler proved tyrannical, this peerless hero stormed Bianjing and claimed the throne. When she turned t 29.6kReads8.6Score5.8kShelves
38. 688 穿 I'm Panicking as a Consort, but Your Highness Wants to Kiss Me 穿成嫔妃很慌张，殿下欲吻我 Thirty-Three Songs三十三歌Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted Softhearted, pitiful beauty-loving heroine x unhinged hero who loves to play the victim [Only each other + slightly coercive romance + six-year age gap + no golden finger + father-and-son romantic rivalry] Historical fantasy, happy ending (Note: They are not biologically related, and the heroine is weak.) Jiang Zhao has been a fresh-faced office drone for just a year since graduating college. After cursing out her boss during the day, she goes home, falls asleep, and transmigrates into a sweet r 9.2kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
39. 689 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    High-quality historical romance novel! 🔥🔥 Go for it! The female lead, the daughter of a disgraced official, isn't reborn, but she's more powerful than anyone else. Her strategies are flawless, every move successful; she's practically protected by a god! [Learned something new]

40. 690 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: Her Husband Is Such a Handful 农门悍妻：夫君好磨人 Snowfall Plum Grove落雪梅林Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yihuan transmigrates and, through a twist of fate, marries the poor scholar Qin Rongxuan. She’d thought that, in this new life, she’d simply become a rich landowner, stay by her handsome scholar’s side, and enjoy a carefree existence. But who could have guessed that her poor scholar would be a sweet rice dumpling with a black sesame filling? He could not only study, but hunt as well. He could hold his own at court and on the battlefield. The village girls liked him, the county magistrate’s l 2.1kReads8.4Score292Shelves

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    Transmigrated into a peasant girl and married a poor scholar? Lin Yihuan thought she'd found a cute little dumpling, but he's a master of hunting and court politics, and village girls, county princesses, and even princesses are all vying for his attention! She slams the table and roars: "Do you think I'm Hello Kitty?" Taming her husband and battling monsters simultaneously, watch as this rough man transforms into a top scholar, and his fierce wife rises to become a noblewoman!

41. 691 古 The Everyday Life of an Elderly Farmer in Ancient Times 古代农家养老日常 A Touch of Green一寸青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted What should a woman do after transmigrating into the body of an elderly farmer’s wife who had recently lost her husband? Zhou Ying had a simple answer: what else could she do but roll up her sleeves and get to work? Otherwise, how could she enjoy a happy retirement after turning fifty? Overnight, everyone in the Zhou family realized their mother had changed. The woman who used to favor her eldest son now wanted to split him off to live on his own, and she was even going to help the rest of them 204Reads7.7Score—Shelves
42. 692 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.4kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    During the Mid-Autumn Festival palace banquet, a hail of arrows fell. She shielded him from the arrows and was seriously wounded; he willingly surrendered for her sake. Their mutual destinies were palpable.

43. 693 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    [Traditional Chinese Romance + Palace Intrigue & Domestic Strife + No Time Travel & Rebirth + Alternate History + 1V1 + Sweet Romance + Childhood Sweethearts] [Gentle and Resilient Beauty VS Cold and Composed Crown Prince] Only three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Prime Minister Mu remarried. His new wife brought two children into the household, supposedly Mu's own offspring. Even more strangely, these twins were born a month or so earlier than Mu Shuangyin. A wandering Taoist priest said that Mu Shuangyin's birth time was inauspicious, and Old Madam Mu believed him. From then on, she kept Mu Shuangyin alone in a courtyard, ignoring her completely. The current Empress gave the Emperor a princess, much to his delight, but unfortunately, the princess did not become Empress. The Empress, missing her daughter terribly, fell ill and became seriously ill.

44. 694 王 A Noble Wife's Easy Days in the Prince's Manor 王府贵媳躺赢日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Noble Daughter-in-Law of the Prince’s Manor Turns Her Life Around. Romance after marriage, with a slice-of-life feel. After Xia Chenchen, daughter of Lingchuan’s richest family, married Song Zhuo, the fourth son of Prince Yongping, she spent four years being careful and patient, only to meet a tragic end. Reborn, Xia Chenchen finally saw things clearly. If swallowing every indignity still didn’t make life any better, why not live boldly instead? From this day forward, no one co 2kReads8.9Score215Shelves
45. 695 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Can Complete Missions Even by Slacking Off 快穿：宿主摆烂也能完成任务 Orange Toast橘觞Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + one-on-one romance + male lead is love-struck + male lead falls for her on his own + heroine can be sweet or seductive + both leads are virgins + no misunderstandings] Jin Yan found the world a little boring. It seemed she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember what. One day, after waking up, she was inexplicably bound to a soft, white little ball. It said they had to collect someone's fragments so she could recover her lost memories. She had no interest in s 16.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    🍑🍑① The male protagonist is severely injured after being betrayed by someone close to him, turning him into a mentally challenged person who is sometimes lucid and sometimes confused. He is taken in by his subordinate, who pretends to be his long-lost younger brother. The female protagonist is the widow of the male protagonist's subordinate. When the female protagonist transmigrates, the original owner of this body is dressed in bright colors and fawning over someone else, completely disregarding the fact that her husband has just passed away. Because the female protagonist knows the plot, she treats the male protagonist very well, helping him with his illness and taking care of him. However, the male protagonist thinks that the female protagonist is deeply in love with him, and he falls deeper and deeper into her imagination day after day...

46. 696 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 10.1kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Who first saw the moon by the riverbank? When did the river moon first shine on man? Was it fate or calamity? It seems the dust has already settled in the blink of an eye.¹ When they first met, she was the eldest daughter of the governor's mansion, and he was the great general of the prime minister's family. One had become indifferent to love because of his father, and the other had experienced many hardships, so he wanted to smile at her.² When they met again, it was to protect his mother and younger brother in a martial arts contest for marriage. He accepted the challenge with a large sum of money.³ A series of unintentional encounters brought the two together. This is a masterpiece of ancient romance, with a novel theme, ingenious concept, and smooth, concise writing. The little money-grubber heroine is lively and cute, and the interactions between the male and female leads are super sweet. Although there are some twists and turns in the middle, the love of one person for life is something to yearn for. The epilogue is also very interesting and worth reading! Not only the heroine, but every supporting character in the story has their own opinions.

47. 697 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    The protagonist travels from the present to the past, and the other is a lazy bum and a workaholic. What they have in common is that the male protagonist slowly falls for the other, which feels like fishing, with the bait laid out and waiting for the fish to bite.

48. 698 世 The Fortunate Wife of a Prestigious Clan 世家福妻 Gu Su Xian姑苏羡Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Xu Chengyu died in the bitter cold of February, alone and wretched in the Pinglan Courtyard. But when she opened her eyes again... the person in the bronze mirror was clearly only fourteen or fifteen years old. She was once again the most celebrated Fifth Miss Xu in Yangzhou City. This time, she was determined to live freely and on her own terms! 404Reads8.3Score103Shelves
49. 699 和 After the Divorce, She Became the Imperial Uncle’s One True Love 和离后，她成了皇叔的白月光 Jia Xiaohua贾小花Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + clear-eyed revenge on scoundrels + mutual devotion + a prince who spoils his wife] Chu Zhuoran once swore a solemn oath to marry Shen Yiyi, but turned around and married the princess of the Northern Kingdom for the sake of glory. All the effort Shen Yiyi had put into him might as well have been thrown to the dogs. She cut off her support for the Chu household and resolutely divorced him. When the Chu family coveted her dowry, she set an en 25Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The story is complete, with each part seamlessly connected, making it a very enjoyable read.

50. 700 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 52.8kReads8.8Score3.9kShelves

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    This is a must-read novel! It's incredibly good! (っ^▿^)۶📚!!!!

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