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1. 101 逃 On the Day She Tried to Flee, the Mad Prince Imprisoned Her in the Eastern Palace 逃跑当日，疯批太子囚她入东宫 Let Me Have a Bottle of Ice-Cold Cola让我喝瓶冰阔乐Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted [Step-by-step scheming + possessive pursuit + both leads are chaste + calculating heroine + she runs, he chases.] The low rating is only because the book has just started getting rated! Xuan Shu disguises herself as an ugly woman and designs gardens for a living. When she goes to deliver a set of designs to the Duke’s manor, she unexpectedly encounters the Crown Prince. Xuan Shu has heard that Crown Prince Pei Heng spent eight years as a hostage in his youth, yet remains gentle, modest, courteo 1.6kReads8.8Score141Shelves

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   I'm totally hooked! These five ancient romance novels are all different genres, including reincarnation, historical romance, angst followed by sweetness, palace intrigue, and stories where the female lead is a maid, a princess, or a country girl. All of them have happy endings.

2. 102 初 Chronicle of First Steps 初行记 Bu Xi步郗Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Clever, Quick-Witted Young Doctor vs. Cold, Devoted Grand Commander] [Palace Intrigue, Household Intrigue, Political Schemes, Revenge, Powerful Hero and Heroine, Nation and Family] Gu Chu was born and raised in Xiao Yu Village. From childhood, she learned extraordinary medical skills from her grandfather. By chance, she saved the reigning emperor's fourth prince, bringing her into the orbit of the Grand Commander, a man with power over the entire court. She traveled over mountains and rivers t 200Reads8.6Score—Shelves
3. 103 两 A Love Across Two Lifetimes, as Pear Blossoms Fall Upon Your Heart 两世缘，梨花落君心 Shi Wan时莞Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Shen Youli is reborn. She returns to the day she first entered the Crown Prince’s residence. In her previous life, she was timid and meek. Even though the Crown Prince treated her kindly, she was always cautious and deferential toward him. The Crown Princess smiled faintly. “Just give me a child, and your mother will be safe and sound.” Shen Youli answered meekly, “Yes, Elder Sister.” Her obedience brought her nothing but tragedy. As soon as she gave birth to a son, someone smothered her to deat 1.3kReads8.9Score106Shelves
4. 104 急 Help! The Poor Guy I Bullied and Toyed With Became the Crown Prince 急！我欺凌玩弄过的穷鬼变太子了 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Su Niao was beautiful and spoiled, and her antics finally got her force-fed poisoned wine. Only then did she realize she was a disposable supporting character. Reborn, she opened her eyes and immediately kicked her two-timing fiancé to the curb, then set off to take revenge on the dog emperor who had given her poisoned wine in her previous life! Xie Chenyuan had yet to become emperor. He had lost his memory and ended up living with a poor family: a frail younger brother, little sister, and blind 24.2kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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   The first three books were all written by the same author. I only realized it was the same author when I read Jiang Fei's book. The writing styles are completely different, and the stories are of different types, but all are very good, with complete story structures and superb writing. The later books are all ones I recently finished reading, and they are all excellent. Trust me, this is a recommendation from a ten-year veteran reader! Satisfaction guaranteed!

5. 105 青 The Last Ember of the Green Lamp 青灯烬 South Bridge, North Alley南桥北巷Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted In the bitter winter of the third year of Yuanling, heavy snow blanketed the land. Urgent news arrived from the border: the northwest had suffered a defeat. Shen Zizheng of the Wu Xing Shen family, Marquis of Jing'an, and his eldest son had been killed in battle. His second son was gravely wounded and still unconscious. They requested the Emperor send reinforcements to the northwest. Several days later, a hurried group of people from the general's residence in Shangjing arrived. They had come 3kReads8.5Score318Shelves
6. 106 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.5kReads9.2Score912Shelves
7. 107 我 May My Younger Brother and I Live in Peace 我与阿弟长相安 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, her father returned victorious from battle with a young man in tow. The boy had fair skin, red lips, handsome brows, and striking eyes. His beauty was unparalleled. She fell for him at first sight. Unfortunately, he was her younger brother... Bound by propriety, morality, and the strictures of virtue, she could love him but never have him. In the end, it brought disaster upon them all. She never expected the once-destitute boy to rise like a dragon and become the emperor, w 4.2kReads8.6Score438Shelves
8. 108 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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   🎉🎉🎉➕💯💯💯These books were personally selected by me. 🏮🏮🏮The first and third books both feature female protagonists with impressive martial arts skills. 🎈🎈🎈However, in the third book, the female protagonist learns these skills later when she goes out to develop her career. The second book is my absolute favorite; I've reread it several times. Although there's no female protagonist with martial arts skills, it's still incredibly good! ❤️❤️❤️ Overall, both the male and female protagonists are intelligent; it's not a mindless novel, so you can read it with your brain. It's super good! ❗️❗️❗️I've reread it several times! 💕💕💕

9. 109 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves
10. 110 自 After His Conquest of Himself, the Sickly Crown Prince Begs for My Affection 自我攻略后，病娇太子求宠爱 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Adorably goofy, tearful, lazy princess vs. a self-deluded, unhinged fox of a crown prince [Devoted couple + Transmigration into a book + Yandere + Favoritism + Mild groveling arc + Happy ending + Redemption] One day, Jiang Yu transmigrated into a book and became an unloved princess of the Jiang Kingdom. After an accident, she was taken in by Gu Jiuyan, the crown prince of the Qian Dynasty and the story's great villain. As the author, Jiang Yu knew exactly what kind of man Gu Jiuyan was: ruthless 1.2kReads9.1Score188Shelves
11. 111 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
12. 112 娇 The Sweet, Beloved Consort Who Bewitches Hearts 娇娇宠妃惑人心 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Not a pure couple; he dotes on her exclusively later on; a little palace intrigue; the heroine is a master flirt; story complete] She transmigrated from the modern world. Quirky and clever, she was also a brilliant actress. Emperor Shengwu could govern with effortless command, bring peace and stability to the realm, and win battles from a thousand miles away, striking fear across the four seas. He was an emperor who held all power in his hands and ruled over all beneath the heavens. Yun Mengq 51.6kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves

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    💦The third book features a blind female lead and a crown prince, whom the male lead forcibly marries.

13. 113 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
14. 114 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.4kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    The first book has an absolutely fantastic plot!!! The author has planted so many subtle details and foreshadowing, making the characters incredibly well-developed. Every character has their own ending, whether it's the charming Yin Yin, the innocent Prince Xuan, or the various villains—the writing is superb! The plot is also captivating; highly recommended!!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The second book has a more novel plot. The author has a deep understanding of the background and ancient culture, portraying Song Wan as a wise and tender character under feudal ethics. The characterization is meticulous, even the supporting characters are truly rich in detail, and the plot is incredibly moving [Almost crying][Almost crying] I'm still following the third book. So far, it truly presents Shi Buyu as a resourceful, free-spirited, and shrewd strategist. But she also has a soft side. Lacking the love of family from a young age, she has the affection of her fellow disciples. She helps the male protagonist, with his troubled past, break free from his inner constraints and find his true self. I hope to see more scenes of the male and female leads getting closer later on [laughing][laughing]. After finishing this one, I'll recommend the fourth to sixth books. These are some of the most intellectually stimulating political intrigue novels I've read so far. They have great plots and are intellectually stimulating, not the mindless power struggle stories. The plots are not padded at all; they feel like step-by-step planning. There's no initial attraction based on the protagonist's halo or the female lead's beauty. Women only care about power, haha. However, the emperor is impure, so sisters who don't like that can avoid this one. I still highly recommend these books; they're very thought-provoking [shy][shy] Books seven through nine also have unique and captivating plots, covering various genres, such as an emperor seizing a minister's wife, a courtesan winning a prince's heart, and a heart-wrenching chase after a girl, haha. I finished reading them a while ago, and they are all high-quality works. The author doesn't drag at all, and the writing is superb, especially the seventh book [laughing][laughing]. They are all virgins, so you can read them without worry. If you want to know more, you can try reading them yourself [full].

15. 115 破 The Broken Palace Walls 破宫墙 Xiaoman's Bowl小满的碗Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Alternate setting + both leads have no past romantic relationships] The capital had its “Five Tyrants,” with Princess Anle, Li Qingyao, at the top. Rumor had it that the princess was spoiled and arrogant, always carrying a long whip at her side. She was also doted on by the emperor and favored by the Noble Consort, making her the most cherished person in the Great Yan Dynasty. Yet this high-and-mighty princess died a tragic death in a conspiracy. What was most despairing was that the mastermind 1.6kReads8.9Score232Shelves
16. 116 忆 Remembering the Jade Pavilions of Days Gone By 忆往昔琼楼玉宇 Half an Alpenliebe半根阿尔卑斯Ancient Romance270k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Matchmaker + Everyone’s Darling + Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger] After dying in a car accident, she’s reborn into a prominent family in the capital. Though she gets an incredible start, her parents divorce. She heads south to Jiangnan, only to discover that her mother has transmigrated too. At a young age, she becomes a secretly wealthy heiress with a fortune to her name. The early days aren’t quite as ideal as she’d hoped: her maternal grandfather makes trouble, and her father’s co 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel, featuring a doting female protagonist who transmigrates to ancient times and pretends to be weak while actually being strong. Together with the male lead, they are incredibly cunning and resourceful – a powerful alliance! The female protagonist is a noblewoman in ancient times, starting with a meteoric rise to success. However, her parents divorce, and things spiral out of control, with twists and turns galore. It turns out her mother was also a time traveler! The male lead is the crown prince, incredibly doting on the female protagonist, decisive in his actions, and extremely handsome!

17. 117 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score176Shelves
18. 118 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 88.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    The first book has an absolutely fantastic plot!!! The author has planted many subtle details and foreshadowing, making the characters incredibly well-developed. Each character has their own ending, whether it's the charming Yin Yin, the innocent Prince Xuan, or the various villains—the writing is superb! The plot is also captivating; highly recommended!!! 🥰🥰🥰 The second book has a more novel plot. The author has a deeper understanding of the background and ancient culture, creating a wise and tender character of Song Wan within the constraints of feudal ethics. The character portrayals are meticulous, even the supporting characters are truly rich in detail, and the plot is incredibly moving 🥺🥺 I'm still following the third book. So far, it truly presents Shi Buyu as a resourceful, free-spirited, and strategically astute character. She also has a soft side; lacking the love of family from childhood, she has the affection of her fellow disciples. She helps the male protagonist, with his troubled past, break free from his inner constraints and find his true self. I hope to see more developments in the relationship between the male and female leads later on! 🤭🤭 After finishing, I'll recommend the fourth to sixth books. These are some of the most intellectually stimulating political intrigue novels I've read so far. They have great plots and are intellectually stimulating, not the mindless power struggle stories. The plots are well-developed, with a step-by-step, calculated feel. There's no initial attraction based on the protagonist's halo or the female lead's beauty, where women are only interested in power, haha. However, the emperor is impure, so sisters who don't like that should avoid it. I still highly recommend these books; they're very thought-provoking! 😳😳 Books seven through nine also have unique and captivating plots, covering various genres, such as an emperor seizing a minister's wife, a courtesan winning a prince's heart, and a "chasing a girl through a fire" scenario, haha. I finished reading them a while ago, and they are all high-quality works. The author doesn't drag at all, and the writing is superb, especially the seventh book 🤭🤭. They are all virgins, so you can read them without worry. If you want to know more, you can try reading them yourself! [Full]

19. 119 宫 A Long-Awaited Return to the Palace 宫阙久别 Mu Yan, Ancient Style沐言古风Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Mutual devotion] She never believed she could find true love in an emperor. Given the chance, she would always try to escape the palace, but he would never let her go. He only wanted to cherish her in the palm of his hand and dote on her alone. Chen Luo Chu, though mountains and rivers may lie between us, I’ll wait for all the days we have ahead! 172Reads7.2Score—Shelves
20. 120 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score435Shelves
21. 121 死 My Archenemy Asked the Emperor to Grant Us a Marriage, Then Spoiled Me Endlessly 死对头请旨赐婚，婚后竟娇宠无度 Me and You吾与卿Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted She was a young lady raised beyond the frontier. A series of misunderstandings made her offend the Sixth Prince, the most doted-on of them all. No matter how gentle and refined she tried to become, she could never escape his sarcastic jibes. Later, the two were granted a marriage. Each wanted to call off the engagement for the other’s sake, never realizing that this was exactly the marriage they both wanted. She blinked playfully. “So, are you ready, Young Master Chu?” “Ready for what?” “Ready 218Reads7.4Score—Shelves
22. 122 和 On the Day of Her Divorce, the Tragic Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant 和离当天，虐文女主转身嫁暴君 Mu Xiaoyue木小玥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is now online: [A laid-back, lie-flat, black-hearted legitimate daughter X a crazed, gloomy, pure-hearted tyrant] [The other man wins her over] [Original title: The Day We Divorced, the Tragic Novel's Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant] At the royal autumn hunt, Song Yaozhi argues with the woman her husband brought back from the borderlands. Song Yaozhi scolds her, saying she's nothing but a concubine. Just then, her husband, Xiao Ziqian, kicks the door open and points 41.4kReads9.1Score4.5kShelves
23. 123 冬 Bound by Love at the Winter Solstice 冬至缚情 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei marries into Prince Chen’s household by imperial decree. On their wedding night, her husband abandons her for the woman he loves. A scheming white lotus puts on an act at every turn and provokes her. In the capital, everyone plots and schemes, and intrigue is everywhere, whether hidden or open. But what does any of it have to do with her? She doesn’t love Prince Chen, nor does she love this prosperous, sordid capital. All she wants is to r 51.3kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
24. 124 你 You and I Were Never Meant to Be, But the Prince Is Willing to Spend 你我本无缘，全靠王爷肯花钱 Ye Lian Yi叶怜衣Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + irresistible, teasing beauty × a man whose mouth says no but whose actions say yes + sweet wife × tough guy + size difference] Shen Qingqing was having a bit of bad luck. She’d transmigrated into the body of a courtesan who was about to leave the brothel. She’d heard the madam planned to sell her as a concubine to a lecher in his fifties. So Shen Qingqing had to find another way out and get herself “married” within a month... She paid a hefty sum to a matchmaker for a list of el 2.7kReads9.3Score454Shelves
25. 125 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
26. 126 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.3kReads8.9Score230Shelves
27. 127 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

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    The pinnacle of sweet romance novels, featuring a noble and gentle male lead who only shows affection and tenderness to the female lead!

28. 128 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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    In this ancient romance novel, the female lead is initially obedient while the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant with his child.

29. 129 将 The General’s Daughter Alone Admires the Plum Blossoms of the Ninth Heaven 将门独赏九天梅 Books Above the Clouds书尚云上书Ancient Romance345k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance] [Family and Palace Intrigue] [Political Schemes] [Daughter of a Military Family] [Sweet Romance] [Not a Rebirth or Transmigration Story] The daughter of a military family casts off her finery, dons armor, and takes up her sword to fight on the battlefield, rising against the odds to become a queen! A thrilling tale of political intrigue woven with passion and sweet romance awaits you! Xiao Changyu's voice trembled slightly. “It seems the Xie family has decided that, for th 14Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 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
31. 131 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's God-Tier Female-Oriented Ancient Romance Novel 🍅 Absolutely High Quality‼️ Incredibly, Incredibly Good! You Can Read It Anytime and Never Get Tired 🤩 My Personal Favorite Book 🔥 1: Domestic Strife + Palace Intrigue 🩷 The daughter of a jade merchant meets a fallen prince who has been living among commoners, but there's no spark of romance until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister. He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between the powerful minister and the imperial power. She also lives peacefully with his lover. In the end, it is the delicate woman who protects the female lead with her own life. After reading it, you'll feel a sense of loss. It's rare to find a story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other without competing for power. It has a powerful aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The cunning female lead was born a slave, but she had the face of a phoenix. The mistress of the house not only didn't kill her, but also spent a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor fell in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately made her empress 👑 In order to protect the secret of her background and power, she almost killed her way through the harem, but the emperor loved her to the bone and couldn't bring himself to punish her, not even to ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family for a purpose. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her lover, protecting her family and killing her enemy, the male lead 👍 In the process, she meets a mysterious spy, and the two are drawn into a complex relationship while still lucid, super addictive and sweet ✌️ All are well-written works with smooth logic and novel plots 😍

32. 132 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 主 The Mistress's Daily Life 主母日常 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An Aristocratic Lady Tears Apart a Transmigrator + Reborn + An Idyllic, Leisurely Life as the Mistress of an Ancient Estate] Lu Lingjun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, were both reborn. In their previous lives, Lu Lingjun married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her younger sister married the heir to a marquis’s estate. Everyone said her sister had made the better match. But who could have guessed that Lu Lingjun’s husband would become the prime minister and sec 23.8kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    They all look goodㅠㅠㅠ

34. 134 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 修 Cultivating Immortality by Raising a Horde of Monsters: What Are You All Panicking About? 修仙，我就养群妖怪，你们慌什么 Last Night's Tea昨夜的茶Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration! Reborn! Lighthearted + lively + satisfying + funny + leveling up and fighting monsters!] Lin Chuyi failed her tribulation and was reborn in a tiny mountain village where they ate just two meals a day. With her soul damaged, she spent years in a daze. Then she suddenly rose to prominence, leaving everyone dumbfounded! She raises spirit beasts, takes in monsters, and leads her family in leveling up as they fight monsters! When her adoptive father returned from the army, he stared 54.3kReads9.5Score7.8kShelves

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    I don't recommend anything below 9.5. It covers all types of books, and there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

36. 136 继 Successor Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 82.7kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves
37. 137 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    How high quality is it? It's several stories high! The content is all quite good, no scumbags, no manipulative women, and it's good for your breast health!

38. 138 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
39. 139 大 Master, Your Romance Luck Has Blossomed 大师，你桃花开了 Jiangjiang Is Quite Handsome江江有点帅Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Silly Comedy + Sweet Romance + Fallen Princess + Fake Monk + Devoted Couple + Sharp Tongues] Before meeting Wuchen, Qin Yueliang only wanted to stand on her own two feet and take down anyone who coveted her beauty. After meeting Wuchen, all Qin Yueliang wants is to cling to him and let him take down anyone who covets her beauty. They first meet outside Jing'an Temple. “Master, I’m just a helpless young woman. If you don’t help me, I’ll die!” “Benefactor, take another look at the corpses at your 5kReads9.1Score683Shelves
40. 140 新 Jilted on My Wedding Night, I Bond with the Grand Agricultural Official System 新婚夜被鸽后我绑定了大司农系统 Zucchini Is on the Pumpkin Team西葫芦是南瓜派Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Women in government + farming and infrastructure + satisfying revenge with light comedy + career-focused with a little romance + male lead in a supporting role + beloved by everyone + romance after an arranged marriage] Lin Ran transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and gains a grandmother obsessed with chanting sutras, a father who brings bad luck to his wives, a bookish second younger brother, a wastrel third younger brother, an influential family by marriage, and a misfit System that hounds he 9.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
41. 141 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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    I highly recommend this historical romance novel! It's not mindless sweet romance; a survival crisis runs throughout. Transmigrators are sentenced to death if discovered, forcing the female lead to embark on a limited-time marriage mission. While carefully concealing her identity, she navigates the complexities of relationships with the male leads, and the secrets of the world slowly surface.

42. 142 钱 If the Money Box Doesn’t Move, Neither Do I 钱匣子不动我不动 Dancing Through the Years凤舞流年Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing [A noblewoman reborn twice and switching marriages + a transmigrated woman who isn’t one-dimensional + daily life as the mistress of a duke’s household + household and palace intrigue + fictional setting + mutually devoted couple] A sweet-faced, sharp-witted mistress versus a little persimmon trained to be both sweet and salty In her previous life, Xue Baochang married beneath her station to the emperor’s illegitimate son, born to a concubine from a branch of a marquis’s household. In the end, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look here! The female lead and her stepsister are reborn and forced into a swap marriage. The female lead is very clear-headed; she only cares about money, not men. In her previous life, she schemed and plotted to become empress, and in this life, she only wants a leisurely and wealthy life. However, her stepsister wants to be empress and schemes to swap marriages with the female lead, unaware that this is exactly what the female lead wants. Currently, the story seems to be heading towards a slice-of-life narrative.

43. 143 帝 The Emperor and Empress Joined Forces and Purged the Court 帝后联手后，肃清了朝纲 Piggy Piggy Piggy Yao猪猪猪猪瑶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Empress from the start! They love each other for a lifetime, and when the empress passes away, the emperor dies for love! They don't ask to be born together, only to die together! Marriage first, love later + not both virgins + not exclusively doting + completely fictional setting What? The emperor has made a concubine's daughter empress? The powerful ministers are so furious their beards are practically standing on end. Su He, the woman struck by this incredible stroke of fortune, is relieved i 1.8kReads9.0Score186Shelves

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    Except for the last book which has a spatial dimension, the rest are all pure ancient romance novels with no rebirth or time travel elements, and they are all very good!

44. 144 系 The Claiming the Throne Series: Historical Romance Collection 《夺嫡》系列古言套装 Moonset月落Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Palace Intrigue] Popular author Yueluo's trilogy of sweet romances: lighthearted and hilarious, with sweetness turned up to the max! "The Fight for the Throne": A feisty young lady who always gets even × the scheming, lovesick Ninth Prince. A laugh-out-loud, sugar-sweet battle for the throne! "Joy with You": A venomous, calculating king × a clever and decisive queen. A perfect match who will conquer the world together! "A Fine Day Bestowed upon You": 60.6kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves

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    These three are must-reads and must-reads for a second viewing! The first one requires patience, but it gets more engaging the more you read. The characters are vividly portrayed, with the emperor and his fifth son being the two most prominent figures, providing the most laughs. It's so good! The second one is about a female protagonist who helps a dead person overcome their inner demons, gradually uncovering her own past. Her maid's mother was a time-traveling woman, who is no longer alive in the story, a fact inferred from the maid's behavior. The third one is a sweet romance, so good it will make you smile like a doting aunt! The male lead is also a pretentious yet secretly passionate guy!

45. 145 不 Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
46. 146 嫁 After Marrying a Ferocious General, the Sweet Young Lady Was Forced to Embrace Idleness 嫁给凶猛将军后娇娇被迫咸鱼 Jiang Yuchou江玉筹Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted A dramatic, seemingly delicate heiress with a hidden dark side x a fierce, untamed general Jiang Yao, the second daughter of the Jiang family, was betrothed by imperial decree to Huo Chi, General of Dingbei. According to the rumors, General Huo was a towering, ferocious savage who ate raw meat and drank blood. All the noblewomen in the capital waited for word from the northwestern frontier of Jiang Yao’s death. That was, until the ministers stationed at the border came to the capital to report 228Reads6.6Score—Shelves
47. 147 在 100 Techniques to Conquer the Emperor in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 12.2kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
48. 148 靖 The Truth About Prince Jing's Favorite Consort 靖王的宠妃真相 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted Prince × orphaned heiress + love after marriage + one-on-one, both chaste + romance-focused + warm and healing + a gentle, steady relationship Qin Sang never imagined that after struggling through childhood to grow up, she would have to face the pain of being pressured to marry. She tried to resist, but failed. Then again, she was an orphan whose parents had both died, raised by a host of relatives. Being obedient, sensible, and well-behaved had long since become Qin Sang’s shield in this world. 281Reads8.1Score—Shelves
49. 149 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    High-quality ancient romance novel recommendation [thumbs up][KISS] You won't regret investing in it! ① The female lead is the eldest daughter of a noble family. She is spoiled, domineering, and jealous, but also free-spirited, brave, and decisive. She had a protective older brother and a loving family as a child, and a childhood sweetheart by her side. ② The female lead is practically the apple of everyone's eye; the male lead, friends, and family all dote on her. She's intelligent, and the childhood sweetheart dynamic is really sweet and unwavering.

50. 150 既 Let the Past Drift Away 既往随风散 Lanxin Line兰新线Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted The married life of a gentle, upright official and a gracious young lady who understands others. Follow their quiet, sweet journey of mutual healing as these soulmates support each other through life. The calculating, devoted young heir of a marquis’s household × the dignified, clever daughter of a prominent family 447Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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