Historical Romance with a Tough, Battle-Scarred Female Assassin or Shadow Guard, Not a Naive Sweetheart 纯古言女主是杀手暗卫类型（受过很多伤）不傻白甜

1. 1 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 73.8kReads9.4Score10.6k14d adds

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   The female lead is an assassin ❤️‍🔥 Pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no system, no cheat codes ❤️‍🔥 An unknown female assassin + a cunning and sickly prince ❤️‍🔥 🍀 Naturally naive and cunning, sincerity is the ultimate weapon 🍀 The female lead is strong in combat and decisive in her actions 🍀 The male lead is gentle and cunning, but one day, his usual tricks for manipulating others' minds are learned by a woman whose name and origin are unknown.

2. 2 没 I Didn't Expect You to Be a Looks-Obsessed Person 没想到你居然是个颜控 Miao Shitou缪石头Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + sweet romance + assassin + striving for freedom] Having lost her freedom as a child and endured endless hardship, Yun Qing now lives only as she pleases. She focuses on the present, never thinks about the future, and is always ready to throw her life on the line. She repays kindness with even greater kindness, and cruelty with even greater cruelty. On a whim, she takes in a handsome man and puts on a gentle persona, planning to flirt with him casually to pass the time. S 447Reads8.4Score10014d adds

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   The female lead is an assassin with great strength. She was brought into hell from a young age and transformed from a very crybaby into a ruthless killer.

3. 3 穿 She Became a Hidden Guard and Started Taking It Easy 穿成暗卫后她咸鱼了 Sweet Grape Congee葡萄甜粥Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Highly skilled female shadow guard × seemingly frail, gentle crown prince] Xia Jin transmigrates from the post-apocalyptic world into the body of a little beggar. By a twist of fate, she enters a shadow guard training camp. Determined to build a better life, she trains hard and eventually becomes the crown prince’s personal shadow guard in the Eastern Palace. Who would have guessed that the handsome, somewhat delicate-looking, sickly crown prince also enjoys reading romantic fiction? She gets t 1.5kReads8.7Score18014d adds

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   The female lead is a secret guard, trained from childhood to protect the crown prince.

4. 4 小 The Little Shadow Guard Won’t Be Your Bedwarming Maid 小暗卫才不当暖床丫鬟 Qi Qingluo其清洛Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted Ever since she could remember, A Leng had fought tooth and nail in the secret guard camp, all to stay alive and serve Prince An loyally. At last, the long-awaited opportunity came, but it cost her life. She died naked in the snow, and Prince Rui, Song Qiyu, was the one who granted her a final shred of dignity. Given another chance, A Leng would not only leave Prince An, who had brought about her death, but also protect Prince Rui, who was outnumbered and had no desire to compete for power. She j 1.8kReads8.9Score17914d adds

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   The female lead is naive and incredibly skilled in combat (an assassin/bodyguard, but definitely not a simpleton; she's got brains and a sharp mind [smirk]) X The male lead is a cunning and ruthless mastermind who pretends to be weak while actually being strong. From a young age, Ah Leng has fought and bled in the bodyguard camp, solely to survive and to serve Prince An. The opportunity she'd been longing for finally arrived, but it cost her her life, leaving her naked and tragically dead in the snow. It was Prince Rui, Song Qiyu, who gave her a final moment of dignity. Given a second chance, Ah Leng not only wants to leave Prince An, who killed her, but also to protect the seemingly weak and unassuming Prince Rui. However, she never expected that the seemingly gentle Prince Rui would be so cunning. He not only wants to kill Prince An, but also wants to climb over the Crown Prince to rise in the ranks. Ah Leng, with a charmingly naive expression, clenched her fist and warned him, "You... You stay away!" Song Qiyu's slender, white hand slowly caressed Ah Leng's fist, giving it an intimate stroke, his voice low and chuckled, "Ah Leng, be good, come here and let me hug you."

5. 5 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 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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   [Attention][Attention][Attention] This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel where the female lead is taken in by bad guys and grows up crawling through piles of corpses in an eighteen-story stone chamber with walls covered in blood [almost crying]. Fortunately, the female lead grows up, kills the bad guys, seals her internal energy to cure her poison, and gets close to the male lead [thinking].

6. 6 岁 Years of Longing 岁念朝 Ning'er from Xijing City西京市的凝儿Ancient Romance122k WordsOngoing [Mutual first and only love, happy ending, slow-burn romance, deliciously unhinged, equally matched leads, a heroine who hides her cunning behind a smiling face, a hero who knows exactly what he’s doing as he falls] He said, “Your life belongs to me. From the moment I bought you out of the snow three years ago, that was never going to change.” She replied, “I never wanted wealth or status. All I want is the freedom to make my own choices.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is an assassin who can act and feign weakness to deceive others. It's a pure ancient romance novel with no cheat codes. The male lead is lucid yet corrupted, while the female lead desires freedom and has suffered inhuman torture. The male lead is a madwoman with a twisted personality.

7. 7 陌 Your Face Amid the Flowers 陌上君颜 Luo Yan骆颜Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted During a year of famine, as her whole family fled their home, she thought she would starve to death just like her parents. Fortunately, a young nobleman from the capital found her and took her back to his fief in the northwest, changing her quiet life forever. “Why did you pick up a little girl?” a certain prince asked, staring at the child who looked like a little beggar. “If I hadn’t, she would’ve died.” The young nobleman glanced at the girl, who could eat three bowls of rice in one sitting. 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   The young prince found himself a wife by himself.

8. 8 和 The Princess Sent Away for a Political Marriage Returns as an Assassin 和亲公主，归来已是杀手身 White Lantern in the Night Rain夜雨白灯Ancient Romance217k WordsOngoing [Matched opponents + intense push and pull + healing] She was once the most honored woman in the imperial palace, and she gave her heart to the young man in white. But she never imagined that he would personally cast her into an abyss where no light could reach. Branded with the name of a wanton woman, she was sent beyond the frontier to marry, vanished along the way, and became an abandoned wife among the Uyghurs, a laughingstock to the world. Seven years later, she returned, carrying the wi 117Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 长 Changhua Hall 长华殿 Yan Xixi晏西西Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads + ruthless pursuit + regretful pursuit + no getting back together] Everyone said Sheng Zhaoning was the most loyal dog at Wei Yi's side. She came when summoned and left when dismissed, as lowly as the mud beneath his feet. One night, after drinking, someone asked Wei Yi, “Do you really not like her?” Wei Yi looked as if he'd heard a joke. “She's just a dog. What makes her think I'd like her?” Everyone laughed. Outside the door, Sheng Zhaoning lowered her eyes and finally gave 12.9kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
10. 10 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.6kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    The female protagonist is an assassin, but one with amnesia. She transmigrates into the body of an assassin, possessing the world's strongest fighting skills. Her mission target is the male protagonist. She slashes him once, and later becomes an assassin under his command. She is an assassin who sometimes makes the male protagonist back down. After losing her memory, she treats her former boss as an enemy. The story is very humorous.

11. 11 通 The Maid Who Spells Ruin 通房祸水 Salt Pork盐巴猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + Feel-Good Story + Farming] His perspective: Everyone says the Young Lord Jun’s maid is deeply devoted to him and never leaves his side, even following him into exile. Only Jun Cheng knows that in public, she’s always fussing over him, calling him “Young Master” and acting sweet and caring. In private, she steals his food, pinches him, and hits him, while he has to swallow his anger and play along. That’s because he’s been reborn, and he’s genuinely curious abo 5.6kReads9.2Score61514d adds

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    The female lead was once the head of the emperor's secret guards. Initially, her relationship with the male lead was one of mutual exploitation. Both leads are strong and have hidden identities; you won't be able to stop watching! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

12. 12 臣 Submission 臣服 An Niwei安妮薇Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted [Historical mystery + political intrigue and the jianghu, female lead plays the fool to catch her prey] [Two-faced, unhinged female assassin VS rebellious, powerful minister] Ever since she boarded the “pirate ship” Gu Xingzhi had prepared for her, Hua Yang felt that her career as an assassin could be summed up in one word: humiliating. She fell into a trap while trying to assassinate a witness, then had no choice but to retreat with serious injuries; She was caught red-handed while sneaking int 491Reads9.3Score11414d adds

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    A two-faced, madwoman assassin versus a powerful minister with a rebellious heart; the original novel, "The Rebellious Minister," is even better!

13. 13 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.2kReads8.9Score82614d adds

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    Give this book a try. It's not highly rated, but it's a decent read, a niche assassin story. The female lead is intelligent and skilled in combat. It's a fast-paced, action-packed novel, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and no simplistic plot points. The story is tight and doesn't drag. Everyone is intelligent, and it's humorous and engaging. It gets better as you read on; you won't want to skip any chapters and will want to read until the very end.

14. 14 姑 She's Beautiful, but She's a Force to Be Reckoned With 姑娘她美貌却暴力 Studious Young Scholar习栩儒生Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + strong female lead + happy ending + both leads are each other’s one and only] Jiang Ning thought that someone like her, with blood on both hands, was destined for hell when she died. But when death came, her soul crossed into another world, where a kind-hearted, handsome scholar took her home. The scholar is good at everything: writing, painting, braiding hair, and sewing clothes. And after she kills someone, he even tells her, “Jiang Ning, you shouldn’t be this kind of 26.9kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    These three books are all incredibly good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

15. 15 明 I Could Easily Rely on My Martial Skills, but My Wife Insists on Using Her Brain 明明可以靠武力，娘子非要靠脑子 Kimchi Jar泡菜坛子Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Modern woman in ancient times + transmigration with her body + love after marriage + sweet and satisfying] [A male lead who never stops rescuing his wife + a mindless heroine who kills at the slightest provocation] Jiu Yue, the greatest assassin of the twenty-second century, is blown off a cliff while carrying out a mission. With a splat, she lands in the backward Great Qi Dynasty. The wicked step-grandmother finds Ji Yiqing a wild girl she picked up and makes her his bride, hoping the marriage 35.9kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds
16. 16 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an assassin who always wears a mask, and almost no one knows her true identity. The male lead is her target for assassination.

17. 17 动 The Female Shadow Guard Who Fell in Love 动了心的女暗卫 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted The Female Shadow Guard Who Fell in Love 908Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, it's so good!!! The female lead is a bodyguard, but she refuses orders because she falls in love with her master…

18. 18 逃 I Ran Away from My Wedding, Then Met Another Man Who Likes Men. What Luck... 逃婚后又遇断袖，我这运气…… Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted After running away from my wedding, I ran into another man who likes men. What rotten luck... 182Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 胡 Nonsense! The Consort Is Clearly as Delicate as a White Lotus 胡说！良娣她分明柔弱似白莲 Just Like This就酱籽Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted [1v1 + SC + a genuine female assassin + a hopelessly lovestruck male lead + a two-faced heroine who's great at putting on an act + palace intrigue] [Warning: The heroine uses the male lead at first and only falls for him later.] Crown Prince Pei Chaoli of Zhaoyun is handsome, valiant, and skilled in battle. Yet rumors claim he is cold and ruthless by nature, with no interest in women. He supposedly didn't even spend his wedding night with his bride, instead rushing off to Huaizhou in the middle 897Reads8.6Score10714d adds

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    💐 [Female lead is a true assassin + Male lead is a hopeless romantic] You absolutely must try this one!🌿🌿🌿 The plot is truly amazing, from the writing style to the foreshadowing, it's a very enjoyable read and definitely a perfect bedtime story.

20. 20 王 The Prince's Shadow Guard Wife 王爷的暗卫娘子 Between Wood and Stone木石间Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted The deeply devoted, tyrannical Prince of Yan & a beautiful, self-conscious female shadow guard When Prince Xiao Wenhui of Yan was reborn, he remembered the last shadow guard he had seen before his death. Her face was covered by a black scarf, and her gaze was resolute. In a cool voice, she told him he had lost the realm, and the hearts of its people as well. Then she charged into the enemy ranks with her blade, giving her life. In this new life, Xiao Wenhui found her and swore to let her see pea 300Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    This was originally a female bodyguard, and there don't seem to be many female bodyguards. They're not easy to find.

21. 21 我 I'm a Murderer, So How Dare the Dali Temple Chief Trick Me into Marriage? 我杀人魔，大理寺卿居然敢骗婚？ Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted Amnesiac, unhinged female assassin × gentle yet cunning minister of the Court of Judicial Review A carefully planned assassination sends the cold-blooded assassin Ling Wuxin and Lu Zhan, a minister of the Court of Judicial Review, plunging off a cliff together. She loses all her memories. Weighing his options, he decides to play along: “Your name is Si Yan. We’re married.” In the name of love, he weaves a tender deception. She believes every word, losing herself in their loving days and nights. 722Reads6.8Score10014d adds

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    The male lead is a judge at the Dali Temple, and the female lead is a cold-blooded assassin. Their triple destiny, their mutual healing, and their intertwined lives will last a lifetime. A happy ending, let's go!

22. 22 栩 Xuxu Ling Sheng 栩栩苓生 Chen Yi忱一Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [An incredibly capable heroine!] Everyone in the General’s residence assumes that the legitimate young lady, who spent more than a decade lost away from home, must be a poor little thing who never had enough to eat or warm clothes to wear. That is, until war breaks out at the border and supplies run short, plunging the General’s residence into crisis. They watch in astonishment as she has dozens of chests of gold carried in from outside. Then an urgent dispatch arrives, reporting that thanks to 12.9kReads8.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    I just finished reading a book where the female lead is incredibly capable. I thought she would receive love from her biological parents after returning home, but it seems only her father truly loves her. I almost cried.

23. 23 女 Disguised as a Man: Why Does the Crown Prince Suspect He's Gay Again? 女扮男装：太子又在怀疑他是断袖 The Giant Rafflesia in the Jungle丛林里的大王花Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing [Woman disguising herself as a man + a touch of jianghu + a touch of xuanhuan + two powerful leads + flamboyant male lead + 1v1] On the surface, the heroine is cold and taciturn. In truth, she simply cannot be bothered to talk, and keeps her snarky thoughts to herself. She's the quiet, get-things-done type~ A word of caution: The writing is so-so, so don't scrutinize it too closely... Person: Why did you agree to do the Crown Prince's dirty work? Li Gu, expressionless: He saved my life. I had n 21Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The female lead disguises herself as a man to act as the male lead's secret agent.

24. 24 死 My Archrival Treats Me Like His One True Love 死对头拿我当心头肉 BB Is ThreeBB三岁了Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted [A formidable female spy VS a refined, depraved grand minister] [Ancient romance + pseudo-taboo + espionage + spies + political intrigue and martial world, the heroine plays the pig to eat the tiger] Shen Ji is a powerful minister at court. Though he seems as pure as moonlight and a gentle breeze, he is ruthless, willing to trample even his own kin's lives to climb higher. Ning Xun is a spy who will stop at nothing to obtain intelligence, and her actions make Shen Ji pursue her relentlessly. Dur 120Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cunning little fox versus a cold, powerful minister—evenly matched, locked in a battle of wits and courage. Tired of modern romance? Ancient romance is just what you need! See the synopsis below ↓ [Powerful female spy VS refined but wicked powerful minister] [Ancient romance + pseudo-taboo + spy + spies + political intrigue, the female lead pretends to be weak while actually being strong] Shen Ji is a powerful minister, seemingly gentle and kind but ruthless, willing to trample on the lives of his own people to climb the ranks. Ning Xun is a spy, using any means necessary for intelligence, which makes Shen Ji relentlessly pursue her. During a mission, she nearly loses her life and is given a new identity to evade capture. However, just as she begins to enjoy her newfound freedom, Shen Ji comes knocking—and turns out to be her brother-in-law! He sabotages her missions during the day and tries to pry open her window at night. In less than half a month, Ning Xun is exhausted both mentally and physically, and finally escapes. However, her luck was truly terrible; her next mission was blocked by Shen Ji. The usually aloof and arrogant Shen Ji, who scorned women and wanted to arrest and punish them, leaned forward, his nose lightly touching hers. "Sister-in-law, you seem to care a lot about your image when you're with me. Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by other men, putting your arm around them?" Ning Xun, "…?" This corrupt official is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

25. 25 重 Reborn, the Emperor Can Actually Read Minds 重生后，皇帝那厮竟然会读心术了 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [A quick palate cleanser: a short story, not romance-focused. The heroine has a hard time training to become a hidden guard early on and loves to complain.] Lao Li never imagined she would one day become the emperor’s hidden guard. And when necessary, she even had to dress as a eunuch to serve him. Luckily, she managed the emperor’s private treasury, so from then on she could eat and drink like royalty. Every day, she fantasized about the emperor, wishing she could be the only one in his heart, 1kReads9.0Score14114d adds

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    This is good.

26. 26 什 What? There’s a Woman Among My Shadow Guards 什么？本王的影卫里混进个女人 Yu An语岸Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, pure historical romance with a touch of political intrigue. The full-cast audio version is now available. Give it a listen!] Also known as: Another Side of the Story. It includes a couple storyline between two male leads. She was lost as a child and grew up in the countryside with her master’s wife and her family. Just before she came of age, a dignified and richly dressed woman found her. That was when she learned she was the second young lady of the Yongxing Ma 3.3kReads8.8Score33914d adds

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel, without time travel or rebirth elements.

27. 27 关 The Professionalism of a Shadow Guard 关于暗卫的职业素养 Han Yishui韩易水Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted As a shadow guard, should I watch or look away while my master bathes and changes, even though I’m responsible for protecting them around the clock? What should I do when my master gallops off on horseback and my pitiful lightness skills can’t keep up? Where should I stake out during the day when there aren’t any dark little corners, if I want to live up to the shadow guard’s sneaky professional image? What can I do about my taciturn, cold fellow guards when I’m lonely and bored? And when my you 1kReads9.4Score13914d adds

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    These books are good.

28. 28 公 The Princess Is Too Alluring, and Her Little Death Soldier Is Spoiled to Tears 公主太撩人，小死士被宠哭了 Clear Night Moon清夜月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + transmigrating into a book + two formidable leads + obsessive love + sweet romance] Xie Fengyao transmigrated into the body of the fifth princess of the Western Chu Kingdom, a debauched and cruel cannon-fodder character who would soon die suddenly in her princess’s residence. To stay alive, she had no choice but to keep a highly skilled young death warrior by her side as protection. The young death warrior was as cold as ice, merciless, and kept everyone at a distance. Until on 2kReads9.2Score29714d adds
29. 29 女 The Assassin Has Finally Defected! 女杀手她终于叛逃了！ Changfeng Du长风渡Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + double secret identities + she runs, he pursues] Nan Yi is an assassin, but at last, she dies. A new beginning from the start... and her direct superior is still the same. Unfortunately, she betrayed him in her previous life. In this life, she levels up and fights her way through one challenge after another, finds a master, makes sworn brothers, and takes a girl under her wing. She’s almost made it. But she never expected her superior to cut her off halfway and catch her red-handed. “T 479Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    💟Pure ancient romance, the female lead is an assassin [currently rushing to finish the manuscript], highly skilled in martial arts, fighting her way through sword fights and shadows [laughing and crying][kissing emoji]. 🌟In the first book, the female lead has been working her way up in an organization for ten years, only to be abandoned by it⚠️ and become a rogue [cool] [drooling emoji] assassin [rolling eyes emoji]. On her escape [crying emoji][laughing emoji][petrified emoji][think about it carefully emoji], she coincidentally saves the male lead [awkward laughter emoji], and from then on, there's no stopping her [OK emoji]. [Currently rushing to finish the manuscript][what emoji]

30. 30 回 Back in the Capital, I Quit Being an Assassin and Became a Princess Consort 回到京都后，不当杀手当王妃 Baiguo Xinyi Xu Xiaxia白果辛夷许夏夏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted As a 21st-century office drone, Chu Lingyue transmigrated into a book. "Great, has this incredible fortune finally come my way?" Chu Lingyue was thrilled. But before the corners of her mouth could even finish turning up, she discovered, to her dismay: She had transmigrated, all right, but into the body of a five-year-old girl who had been sold by human traffickers to an enemy kingdom's assassin organization. Faced with a start straight from hell, Chu Lingyue could only say, "Heh, Heaven real 447Reads6.8Score10414d adds
31. 31 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The first female lead is an undercover agent, and the second female lead is an assassin. Both are highly skilled in martial arts, cunning but powerless, beautiful and sassy. They come from different organizations and are both infiltrating the same wealthy family, engaging in a battle of wits and courage with various powerful figures.

32. 32 这 I Like This Female Assassin 这个女杀手我喜欢 Lord Yuanze源泽大人Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + quick transmigration + fantasy + multiple secret identities + everyone's darling + age gap + crazy male and female leads] An imperial edict entangles a female shadow guard in a love-and-hate relationship. From tens of thousands of years ago, through a past life and into this one, their fates have intertwined and unraveled. The man kills her three times and loves her three times, while the woman can never escape her tribulations. That damn man is always putting his hands on 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one's worth checking out, [smirk]

33. 33 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 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    The female assassin enters the royal palace with hatred in her heart, intending to take the prince's life, but she is won over by his gentleness. They go from being enemies to each other's weakness, and revenge becomes redemption.

34. 34 一 A Pass Through Love and Longing 一关风月 The Blue Moon Bids Farewell to Mortal Life青月挽浮生Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted [Cold and imposing master of Linque Pavilion, unrestrained and ambitious, plotting to seize the throne] × [Clever, aloof, and resilient assassin of the Seven Feather Guards, a lost gem of the royal family] [Love and hatred tangled together + conflicts of love and country + heartbreaking romance + a broken relationship that cannot be mended] [Powerful leads in a tragic romance] [Assassin vs. Pavilion Master] [Dual identities] [Secret identity novel] Note: This is not a fluffy, mindless romance. T 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mu Qiuyue, a member of the Crimson Feather Guard of the Yu Kingdom, is tasked with an assassination mission. During a perilous encounter, she and Yu Fengzhi, the master of the Linque Pavilion, develop feelings for each other. However, the conflicts between their two nations, the complex mystery of their past, and the conspiracies of various factions constantly intertwine. They must navigate a perilous situation while making difficult choices between love and hate, loyalty and betrayal. Where will this love, born in the vortex of power struggles, ultimately lead?

35. 35 少 The Captive Boy 少年囚 Pingjian Yue蘋见月Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [An inspiring comeback + multiple male leads] [Clear-headed, independent heroine] [✍No matter how the story ends, every male lead will get an extra chapter.] This is the road to freedom for a covert guard. One story, many kinds of love and hate. Here you’ll find an [assassin heroine] who... ❤️Loves and fights with a scheming prince❤️ ❤️Is loyally watched over by a warmhearted colleague❤️ ❤️Matches wits with an unorthodox director❤️ ❤️She runs, he chases, and neither can escape❤️ At first, the he 252Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a story of a secret guard's path to freedom. Experience a variety of love, hate, and grudges in one work. Here you can see: ❤️A female secret guard❤️ in a love-hate relationship with 👉🏻a cunning prince👈🏻 👉🏻a loyal and caring colleague👈🏻 👉🏻a battle of wits with 👉🏻 👉🏻a two-faced, sickly high priest👈🏻 ❤️A seemingly indifferent but actually deep-thinking prince x a cold and strong secret guard determined to gain freedom❤️ ❤️She runs, he chases; neither can escape❤️ Initially, the female lead stays by the prince's side to repay a debt of gratitude, tirelessly scheming for his future. Later, a bottle of poison makes her see that the person before her has no true feelings, and she begins to fight for her own freedom.

36. 36 锦 Splendid Colors of the Embroidered Robe 锦衣卿色 The Lazy Cat Who Plants Trees种树的懒猫Ancient Romance707k WordsOngoing A composed young female commander VS a cold-tongued Eastern Depot Vice Commissioner She is the first woman to become a Commander of the Embroidered Guard. Still young, she enters the imperial court and faces endless doubts. On her first day back in the capital after taking up her post, she crushes a rebellion jointly plotted by the capital’s secret police and the Embroidered Guard, leaving the entire court red-faced. But the clues that emerge from the case send a chill down her spine: Corrupt of 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a highly skilled and intelligent commander of the Imperial Guards. Her emotional entanglement with the male lead is engaging and grows sweeter over time; she's not a typical naive and innocent character.

37. 37 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 5.1kReads9.4Score45714d adds

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    The daily life of a silly bodyguard protecting his master! Yinyin protects Junlin from countless assassination attempts, but then argues with him for half a day over a tael of silver. The contrast between the ruthless killer and the money-grubbing cutie is hilarious!

38. 38 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.5kReads9.2Score16214d adds

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    When the Empress Dowager came to power, she established the "Flower-Piercing Envoys," a special force dedicated to killing treacherous officials, and the female protagonist was one of them.

39. 39 欲 A Scheme of Desire 欲成谋 Fisherman's Song at Dusk渔舟唱晚Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted They say the chief of Qingzong Stockade is a scoundrel who does whatever he pleases and has a twisted temperament. Tan Yin deliberately fell into his hands. It was a dangerous gamble from the start. Inside the hall, the bonfire blazed as he drank and joked with the others. Outside, the autumn wind howled, and her life hung by a thread. She lay prostrate on the ground, enduring the pain, then reached up and wrapped her arms around his ankle. “Please, have mercy on me.” In the bitter depths of win 142Reads8.8Score—14d adds
40. 40 强 A Bold Pursuit! After the Secret Guard Falls for Her, He Only Wants to Defy His Master 强撩！暗卫沦陷后，只想以下犯上 Autumn Waters Play with Mayflies秋水戏蜉蝣Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Alluring Beauty x Devoted Shadow Guard, 1v1, Strong Female Lead, Transmigration] “Master...” Feng Ming called softly again and again, his face very close to hers. His hot breath traced her fair little face, yet he never dared to touch her. At the same time, he restrained himself and drew back his outstretched hand, clenching it into a fist... 4.5kReads8.7Score30814d adds

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    But the female lead is a bodyguard, probably got in through connections [laughs], yet she manages to survive among so many contestants. Her daily life is hilarious.

41. 41 东 Moonlight in the Eastern Palace 东宫月影 A Book with a Mango Flavor芒果味的书Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted I am Shangguan Wan, code name “Moonshadow.” A poisoned needle in the emperor’s hand, a shadow that must never see the light. For eighteen years, my world has held nothing but missions, blood, and disguises. That is, until I was assigned to him: the dazzling Crown Prince, Pei Lixian. My mission is to help him investigate the chancellor’s rebellion and keep him safe. But can someone tell me how to protect a man who keeps trying to drag me out into the sun, share his pastries with me, and see throu 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is really, really beautiful.

42. 42 云 Cloud Recesses 云之羽 Gu Xiaosheng顾晓声Female-Channel Fanfiction389k WordsCompleted [Novel adaptation of the hit drama My Journey to You] She is a female spy with no control over her own fate. Infiltrating the “bride selection” and winning over that man is her only chance at freedom. He is uneducated and unskilled, yet forced to become the heir. He braves trial after trial in pursuit of revenge, but what lies behind the truth? Chosen as his bride, she is swept into a web of intrigue and conflict. Amid the night rain of the martial world, growth, loyalty, faith, and love take sh 3.7kReads8.8Score40114d adds

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    This is also a TV series.

43. 43 不 Don’t Mess With Us: A Theatrical Couple’s Daily Takedown of Trash Men 不好惹，戏精小夫妻的撕渣日常 Gu Qinghan顧清寒Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads saving each other + both speak their minds + marriage first, love later + hardship gives way to happiness] [One theatrical schemer meets another, and the two put on a spectacular show amid the dark and treacherous night] “You might as well marry me instead of her...” He just couldn’t understand it. His reputation was terrible: he spent all his time frequenting pleasure quarters, and he was neither scholarly nor skilled in martial arts. So why was anyone still rushing to marry h 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Cheng Wanyue is here.

44. 44 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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    These two books are very good.

45. 45 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.5kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
46. 46 瑞 Snow Bids the Old Year Farewell, Splendor Blooms in Qianlin 瑞雪辞岁，千临绽华 Whirlwind Little Lemon旋风小柠檬Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Fated twin jade pendants]+ [The art of incense and intrigue]+ [Tragic yet formidable heroine]+ [Awakening bloodline]+ [Political machinations] Plum blossoms shatter, blood fragrance congeals. “In this life, I’ll make you pay in blood!” The plum petal at Shen Qianlin’s fingertip became a blade. The half-sister who had caused her death in her previous life froze inch by inch in the piercing mist of incense. “Does Your Highness know that touching this sachet could cost you your life?” Xiao Ju 1Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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    Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-led cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. [Sending heart]

48. 48 侠 The Heroine’s Trial of Love 侠女闯情关 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “She protects him from every danger, and he gives her a lifetime of devotion” Ouyang Xueer never imagined that the cold-faced constable she saved on a whim would become the one person she could rely on most. “Lord Ren, your injuries...” “Nothing to worry about. I’m more concerned with who hurt you.” “Mutual protection in a time of turmoil” When she was abducted in the martial world, he rode through the night with his elite troops to save her. When he was ambushed at court, she spent three slee 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Look at this, savor it carefully.

49. 49 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Add to bookshelf]

50. 50 定 The Solitary Sword That Locks the Sea 定海锁孤剑行 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Mystery473k WordsCompleted Seventeen members of the Liu household were wiped out overnight. There were no wounds or blood, and they looked as if they were asleep. The authorities blamed a vengeful ghost. Su Wan didn't believe them. The Sea-Calming Lock around her neck had grown hot in front of the Liu residence. This wasn't a ghost. It was a person. A single dusky-blue poison needle led her to the massacre at Luoxing Village ten years ago. She used the lock to identify the culprit and her sword to investigate the case. Th —Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts and solves cases in the martial arts world; you can give it a try.

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