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1. 51 且 Let the Years Grow Quiet, and the Autumn Breeze Pass 且安岁晚任秋萧 Slightly Sweet Ding微甜丁Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted Adapted into a motion comic: With You, Through the Years [Historical romance + a touch of political intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple] “The author can’t write a blurb, just read the story.” The second young master of the Mu family is fabulously wealthy but disabled, and everyone mocks him as a useless cripple. Four years ago, when his life hung by a thread, she appeared out of nowhere. From then on, he spent day and night tracing the features of her face. Four years later, he was gravely 4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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   It's a very pure ancient romance novel, with a feeling of slow and steady daily life. The female lead is the only daughter of a scholar, and the male lead is the second son of a royal merchant.

2. 52 锁 The Cage of Captive Beauty 锁娇笼 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The print edition is out and available across all platforms] In the capital lives a charitable family named Yun. Their youngest daughter is called Yun Xian. The young woman is lovely, with a sweet smile. Matchmakers in the capital were green with envy, but everyone knew she had been betrothed to a young man from the Li family since childhood. Li Jingtang was as refined as bamboo and gifted in serving the people, but he was the only son of a widowed mother, and his family was poor. Fortunately, 2.9kReads9.2Score58914d adds

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   These five are all historical romance novels, featuring noble ladies without time travel or rebirth themes. Each one is a masterpiece. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

3. 53 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.7kReads9.4Score63614d adds

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   Ta-da! In this book, the female lead is a lady from a prominent family, who is not only delicate and beautiful but also wise beyond her years.

4. 54 风 Snowbound in the Capital 风雪京华 Every Little Thing Is You点点滴滴都是你Ancient Romance116k WordsCompleted Disaster strikes the border town. After losing both her parents and enduring countless hardships, an orphaned girl travels to the capital to seek refuge with relatives, only to be driven from their home. A face resembling her birth mother's brings old secrets to light, and a pair of Buddhist prayer beads entwines their fates. Second Young Master Gu: “I watched her grow up!” General Xiao: “Love doesn't come with first dibs.” 2.2kReads7.0Score13714d adds

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   Classical Chinese text, no time travel, ensemble cast, short, fast-paced, has everything you need, new book rating isn't high but reviews are great, finished it in one day, the romance between the male and female leads is natural, no angst.

5. 55 清 A Qing Dynasty Tale: The Emperor's Granddaughter Is Spoiled by Her Imperial Grandfather 清穿，胤禛女儿被皇爷爷宠疯了 Yan Shi Yu烟詩雨Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted Zhaohua is only three years old when she transmigrates into Prince Yinzhen's household as a young princess. Seeing that the future Yongzheng is still a cold-faced prince, she grabs his leg and calls softly, “Papa.” She expects to live cautiously, but she's so adorable that Kangxi takes one look at her and brings her into the palace to raise her. The imperial consorts compete to give her treats, the Crown Prince secretly teaches her to read, and Yinzhen acts cool but comes to tuck her in every ni 1.3kReads5.9Score11814d adds

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   A lady from a respectable family,

6. 56 身 As the Principal Wife, I Team Up with the Concubines to Take Down the Lord 身为主母，和妾室齐心打倒主君 Nuannuan at Full Power火力全开的暖暖Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Wenyan believed Xiao Chezhi when he promised they would be the only ones in each other's lives and that he would never take a concubine. Yet he was secretly keeping a mistress outside the home! And in the eyes of everyone who didn't know the truth, he was still seen as a devoted and faithful man? She even put up with that, but then his beloved, the transmigrated heroine Mu Xue, returned, and Xiao Chezhi actually tried to drive Chu Wenyan to her death to make way for her 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's watchable; the female lead is a proper lady from a respectable family.

7. 57 回 The Spring Renewal Pharmacy 回春药铺 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no rebirth or transmigration + revenge + political intrigue] Every thrilling tale begins in a little apothecary. After a chance encounter, a master and apprentice who have both suffered the slaughter of their families and endured countless hardships find themselves facing powerful enemies. They have no choice but to assume secret identities and disappear into the bustling streets of the capital, plotting carefully and advancing step by step as they seek revenge, stirri 19.7kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds

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   Let's see something different.

8. 58 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.1kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
9. 59 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 11.8kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
10. 60 拨 Clouds Part, Moonlight Shines [Crime Investigation] 拨云见月【刑侦】 Chen Guan沉官305k WordsCompleted [Cool, Beautiful, Fierce Forensic Doctor VS Dominant, Wolfish Police Captain] Behind a succession of brutal cases, it seems a hidden hand is pulling at people's heartstrings. Zhou Yan and Jiang Tan meet by chance during a murder investigation. The former lovers, who once loved each other but parted on bitter terms, come face to face again. Holding up his police ID, Zhou Yan formally asks, "Miss Jiang, I hear you went on a blind date today?" Jiang Tan: "That's my private business. We've broken up 16.5kReads8.8Score2.3k14d adds
11. 61 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 9.6kReads8.6Score59614d adds
12. 62 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the story follows a woman from a wealthy family who is forced by her father to marry a man from humble beginnings. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive amidst the chaos of war, they forge their own path in the wilderness, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others. They endure numerous hardships, experiencing initial suspicions and misunderstandings, but ultimately, these are resolved, and the lovers are united.

13. 63 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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    [Shocking] This novel surpasses 99.9% Of romance novels, it is absolutely divine. This book is beyond your imagination. The writing style, concept, plot, emotions, and humanity are all top-notch and unparalleled. With the release of "Love?", No other romance novel in the world will stand out!

14. 64 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance565k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.9kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    This pure ancient romance novel about domestic intrigue

15. 65 福 The Lucky Little Princess 福气小王妃 Cuckoo布谷鸟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Muxue: “It's strange. How did I get noticed by the Prince Yu's household after just one trip to a temple?” Before they met, Li Jingheng: “This is ridiculous. I've somehow been engaged without even knowing how it happened.” After they met, Li Jingheng: “This engagement isn't so bad after all.” After they married, Li Jingheng: “Imperial Uncle, I don't want to take any concubines.” Jiang Muxue's ideal life was to have a little money and grow trees and flowers. But she unexpectedly became eng 12.8kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The female protagonist went to admire the peach blossoms and accidentally got engaged. After marriage, the couple lived happily together.

16. 66 半 A Half-Summer Romance with Medicine 半夏医缘 Walnut Mochi核桃麻薯Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Northern Guardian General x Daughter of a Physician] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Secret Crush] [They Choose Each Other] [Court Intrigue] - Lin Banxia, a graduate student of traditional Chinese medicine, pushes herself too hard studying late night after late night and collapses from exhaustion at her desk. When she opens her eyes again, her soul has crossed a thousand years and entered the body of Chen Qingdai, the daughter of the Chen family’s medical clinic, who had collaps 1Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 青 Moss and Moonlight 青苔与月 Mountain Forest Mist山林雾气Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Not a transmigration or rebirth story, an antique, classical setting, a true eunuch versus a moon among the clouds] Born into a family branded with a crime, he clawed his way up from the mud. Trapped within the palace walls in the body of a eunuch, every step brought him closer to deadly danger. She grew up in the prime minister's household, pure as a spotless bright moon and gentle by nature. Time and again, she reached out to help him when he was cornered with no way out. The palace was a m 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance [Bump][Please follow][Send hearts]

18. 68 珩 A Heart That Understands 珩心知兮 Mountain Forest Mist山林雾气Mystery208k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth, period charm, double-faced noblewoman vs. prince in armor] Everyone knows that Shen Zhixi, the Shen family’s legitimate daughter, is gentle and obedient. Few know she dares to face skeletons and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the dead. The Third Prince, Zhao Heng, led troops from a young age and has an open heart. In pursuit of justice, he enters a treacherous struggle for power. A baffling case involving the Green Lotus Saint Healer entwines their fates. Be 6Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Alluring, Winning Favor and Rising to Power 娘娘娇软妩媚，一路争宠上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue story, not a one-on-one romance, and not a mutually faithful pairing. Proceed with caution!) Bai Ruotang is the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Right Chancellor’s household. At fifteen, just after coming of age, she is sent into the palace to bear a child for her legitimate elder sister and help her secure the emperor’s favor. Unwilling to be reduced to someone else’s pawn, from the moment she steps through the palace gates, she decides she will carve out 10.5kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    These are all sweet and doting romance novels.

20. 70 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score36514d adds
21. 71 贵 Is the Noble Consort the Most Favored in the Harem Today? 贵妃今天宠冠后宫了嘛 Yu Liang鱼梁Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted [The Noble Consort is the reborn empress. Liang Jiayi = Zhou Jinghe. A clever, brave, strong-willed little troublemaker × a diligent, virtuous, wise, and benevolent ruler] Rumor had it that the newly arrived Noble Consort was the empress’s double. The Noble Consort had never put up with such an insult in her life, so she turned around and raised hell in the entire harem. The concubines competed for the emperor’s favor? She drove them out of the palace. The Empress Dowager made things difficult f 435Reads9.2Score10214d adds
22. 72 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.6kReads9.0Score58714d adds
23. 73 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.4kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
24. 74 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.9kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds
25. 75 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score18514d adds

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    A sweet, historical romance novel, not a strong female lead story. The female lead is delicate and gentle, the legitimate daughter of a military family and a princess's companion. She received the highest level of royal education from a young age, is destined to be the crown prince's wife, and hasn't been exposed to much darkness. She is pampered by the empress, princess, and crown prince. She is intelligent but doesn't use her wisdom to harm others, until her family is wrongly accused… The male lead is a regent prince, a domineering CEO who has long planned an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. After marriage, he spoils her rotten, a father-like, guiding boyfriend who gradually guides the female lead to grow and fall in love with him. It's a sweet and pampering story. [Both the male and female leads are nobles, polite and respectful, so the romance won't progress too quickly in the first few chapters, but it gets incredibly sweet later on.] [A masterpiece by Que Shi]

26. 76 及 When the Spring Breeze Turns Warm 及此春风暄 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [The Quiet, Reticent Little Princess × The Roaming Rogue with a Rascally Streak] [One-on-one romance + mutual healing + slow-to-warm heroine + hero who falls for her all on his own] On New Year's Eve in the twenty-third year of Zhengzhi, during the imperial family banquet, Fourth Prince Jiang Jingxian used a longsword to slaughter all his brothers. He ascended the throne with a forged imperial edict and changed the era name to Tian'an. In the first year of Tian'an, Emperor Tian'an sent the princ 5.3kReads9.2Score70614d adds

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    🔥🔥It's a great read! The female lead is a quiet, sweet princess, while the male lead is a roguish charm who wins her over with his own charm. The writing is excellent, and the plot is great too. Highly recommended!

27. 77 敖 Ao Guang: Investiture of the Gods, Snatching Princess Longji from the Start 敖光传：封神，开局截胡龙吉公主 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Female-Channel Fanfiction220k WordsCompleted [Published | Marriage First, Love Later | Political Marriage | Princess Longji, a banished goddess from the Heavenly Court × Ao Guang, a patient and long-suffering dragon with an unexpectedly adorable side] A thousand years ago, I was banished to the mortal realm for falling in love with a mortal. For a thousand years, I cultivated in the Azure Phoenix Palace on Phoenix Mountain, far from worldly troubles, until an imperial edict arrived, granting me in marriage... My father said that after the 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a princess from the Heavenly Court, gentle, kind, elegant, and generous.

28. 78 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k 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 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    The female lead is a well-bred young lady, and the male lead is initially cold and aloof, with a dark and sharp tongue. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

29. 79 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance850k WordsOngoing [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 8.7kReads8.7Score85714d adds

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    A historical drama about a concubine's daughter from a noble family who uses her wits and courage to rise up and overcome adversity; it's truly captivating.

30. 80 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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31. 81 大 The Dramatic Life of Lady Hou with the Big Feet 大脚侯夫人的跌宕人生 Barefaced1982素颜1982Ancient Romance700k WordsCompleted Ballad from Within the Chambers The kite string snaps; I laugh and chase the clouds. I spill the rouge; no one scolds me in anger. Mother dots my brow with cinnabar. Father teaches me poems beneath the moon. Zhang Rongyu only wanted to live an utterly ordinary life. But in her old age, she realized that even the words "a life full of twists and turns" could hardly describe her own. 3.8kReads8.8Score56914d adds

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    This one is pretty good, it's purely a historical romance...

32. 82 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    My new book just started airing this year! It's a pure historical romance with elements of political intrigue and sweet romance—a captivating and unconventional story! The female lead is a princess with amnesia, pretending to be married off to the male lead. Because she bears a striking resemblance to his "white moonlight" from six years ago, he suspects her appearance is part of a conspiracy. There's no revenge or scheming, no manipulative characters; only a strong sense of national duty and a delicately crafted emotional arc.

33. 83 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score112k14d adds

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    A purely classical Chinese romance: The journey there is long, the return journey is far. We are all lost souls, why not cross the river together? There are no absolutely evil characters in the book. In this chaotic world, from kings and nobles to humble women, no one can escape, and everyone must make choices and pay the price.

34. 84 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.5kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds

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    I really liked the plot! It was five stars for sweetness, but not cloying at all. The plot didn't drag, and the story progressed quite quickly. I think the male lead was initially attracted to the female lead at first sight, but gradually fell in love with her after experiencing a series of events.

35. 85 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 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The legitimate daughters of noble families in ancient times were skilled in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. [Sending hearts][kissing emojis][sending hearts emojis]

36. 86 暮 Clear Pear Blossoms Reflected in the Evening Snow 暮雪映清梨 Softly Humming to the Setting Moon浅吟落月Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One + Young Married Couple + Slow-Burning Romance + Nation and Family + No Female Rivalry + Political Intrigue as a Side Plot] A gentle, restrained God of War × a clearheaded, independent heiress? Turns out, we've been ruining each other's carefully crafted personas all along. Mu Chenyan was afflicted with a deadly cold poison, and rumors said that any woman who came near him would die. Yet an illuminating presence lit up his lonely, composed heart and gave hi 131Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think my book fits the bill quite well. It's neither a time-travel nor a rebirth story. The female lead is gentle and intelligent, but not weak. It mainly focuses on the delicate relationship between the two characters, with a 30/70 split between political intrigue and romance. I won't stop updating, so feel free to check it out if you're interested [shy].

37. 87 细 Fine Rain, Soft Light 细雨湿流光 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Just as a long-awaited love finally cleared the gloom that had settled over her heart, and she at last decided to accept his feelings, she suddenly discovered that this love had been built on lies from the very beginning... Shen Wan was a gentle young woman from the water towns of Jiangnan. She waited desperately for her fiancé for three years, only to receive word that he had died on the battlefield. Resilient as she was, she pulled herself together, carrying her longing for her “late husband 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although the female protagonist is the daughter of a merchant, she is gentle and dignified. She waited for her fiancé for many years, only to learn he had died in battle. Heartbroken but strong, she weathered the ups and downs of her family's fortunes, single-handedly supporting the entire household. Fortunately, a man remained by her side, silently supporting her through the difficult times. Just as they were about to get married, she discovered he had been lying to her from the very beginning…

38. 88 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.2kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    🍎First book: The plot unfolds like ripples, the characters are portrayed with exquisite detail, vividly showcasing the joys of the martial arts world and the entanglements of emotions, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read. 🍊 🍎Second book: The character of Princess Xuanping is vividly portrayed, struggling to move forward in the vortex of power struggles and emotions. The plot is full of twists and turns, 🍓the charm of ancient romance is perfectly displayed. 🍎Third book: The story begins with ordinary daily life, yet it contains extraordinary emotional collisions. The interactions between the characters are realistic and natural, 🍅finding warmth and strength in the trivialities of life, making it a very moving read.

39. 89 孤 You Can’t Bully an Orphan Girl 孤女不可欺 Lady Sanqi三七娘子Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Ruochao was flayed and dismembered by her husband's family, then left bleeding at the edge of a cliff. Now she's reborn! Back at the spring banquet where the schemes began, she looks at the pack of hypocritical men and vile women before her, smiling brightly. Sorry, my revenge story is just getting started! Take down the wicked relatives and leave them penniless; punish the scumbag and kick him into the lake to feed the fish; tear off the white lotus's mask and ruin 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can give this work a try. Although there is no rating or review, the plot is quite good. The female protagonist is reborn to seek revenge and is determined to be the one who plays the game. She plans her revenge in a tightly linked and meticulously planned manner, and she also experiences self-redemption and growth. It is definitely worth watching!

40. 90 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 227Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A pure historical romance novel featuring two powerful characters vying for power and intrigue. All characters are intelligent and the plot is captivating, with excellent writing. Highly recommended.

41. 91 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 320Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is an ancient romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a traitor, he stands up for her, presenting a marriage certificate to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him by chance. "With you in this life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world."

42. 92 榜 A Groom Caught at the Results Board 榜下捉婿 Ban Tian半田Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Li Wanming, the daughter of a general, rejects the Prince of Ning's heir as her intended match and chooses a husband from among the successful candidates in the imperial examinations herself. But the scholar she picks is penniless, making her the laughingstock of the whole capital. The scholar is poor and frail, and he comes with a whole household of oddballs in tow. Her father-in-law can't tell grain from grass, and one swing of a hoe leaves him wheezing. Her mother-in-law is a delicate beauty 5.6kReads8.0Score65414d adds

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    [Heart] Purely ancient setting, the female lead is a lady from a prominent family, with a scene of catching a potential husband after the imperial examination results are announced. [Heart] 1. The female lead is favored by her father, the Prince, due to her frail health. From a young age, her birth chart and a suitable fiancé were arranged for her... However, she broke off the engagement before the wedding because she had someone she loved. Seeing that she would be sent away for a political marriage if she didn't marry soon... And it just so happens to be the year of the imperial examination, she chooses to catch a potential husband after the imperial examination results are announced... But how could this newly appointed top scholar appear before her so coincidentally... Well, he'll be the one! The way the male lead looks at her is thought-provoking! [Heart] Ta-da! [Heart] Sweetie is here with her favorite book!

43. 93 疯 This Is Crazy! I Opened My Eyes and Was Already Marrying the Future Chief Minister! 疯了，睁眼就在跟未来首辅拜堂！ Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The celebrated forensic pathologist Ning An opened her eyes and found herself as Zhao Ning’an, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the General Who Guards the Nation’s household. Apart from her good birth, she had nothing going for her. Bratty. A troublemaker. A man-chaser. Every eligible man in the capital gave her a wide berth, except... the Grand Secretary. Shen Changting: “I hear the four thousand household rules the princess wrote were specifically for me. I’m honored by your favo 2.2kReads9.0Score27914d adds
44. 94 捉 The Search for a Husband 捉婿 The Altar神坛Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted This novel is also known as The Groom Hunt and The Chancellor's Legitimate Daughter. Ye Yingge is a tavern keeper in a remote border town, with neither father nor mother. One day, when the Hu people invade, Ye Yingge and a wealthy young lady who has come there to recuperate are trapped together. Ye Yingge watches helplessly as the other woman would rather leap from the city wall than let her chastity be defiled. She thinks, What a fool! Better to live badly than die well! Just as the enemy is ab 28Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.7kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds

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    Do you also like gentle and elegant ladies from well-to-do families?

46. 96 绝 Peerless Physician Consort: The Scheming Prince Falls for Me 绝世医妃：腹黑王爷爱上我 Wuxiang Beiji无相北极Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted The Empress has sent a female physician? Our prince has never been interested in women. Send her away at once! With the love potion coursing through his veins, the man held his little physician in his arms. “Don’t cure me, all right? You’re the only antidote I need.” Yue’er, Prince Jing and I look exactly alike. Whatever he can give you, I can give you too! I want to know: is the one by my side Prince Jing or Prince Heng? 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel or rebirth elements. A cool and intelligent young female doctor + a cunning prince with a chronic illness.

47. 97 病 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.6kReads8.0Score27514d adds

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    I recommend this novel.

48. 98 今 Are We Divorced Yet? 今天和离了吗 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance360k WordsOngoing The new book's starting price has just been set. It'll go up later! [Mutual purity x fictional setting x love at first sight x forced possession x fleeing while pregnant x power struggles x winning back his wife] Daughter of a general's family x heir to a prince's estate Shen Zhiwei had always thought their three-year divorce agreement was her way out. Until the agreement expired, and the kite she had set free with her own hands, like fate come undone, crashed before the Emperor... This story is 3.5kReads6.8Score11214d adds

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    All of them!

49. 99 酸 The Pickled Fish Couple 酸菜鱼夫妇 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted Just writing this for fun. Don't read it! “Listen carefully! In my manor, your only value,” his breath brushed the skin of her neck, “is as a plaything to warm my bed!” “You have only two choices!” “One! Lie on this bed and warm it for me!” “Two! Lie on my, Xie Xiao's, grave and mourn me for the rest of your life!” “My lord...” Her voice was soft, almost bargaining. “Will your grave get any sun? I'm a little afraid of the cold. If it's on a sunny slope, that would be warmer... If I could bring a 24Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 美 A Delicate Beauty, Pretty but Useless 美人娇贵但废物 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing A good-for-nothing princess consort survives by playing the coward, but the unhinged regent insists on making her stand tall! Cheng Nuo's life motto: If she can lie down, she won't sit up. If she can play dead, she won't even breathe. As the most useless legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, her lifelong dream is to live off others and laze around with a mountain of gold and silver. Until one day, at a palace banquet, she wandered into a forbidden place And tumbled headfirst into t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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