Pure Historical Romance: No Being Reborn, No Transmigration, No Farming, and No System 纯古言，非重生，非穿越，不爱种田不爱系统

1. 51 九 Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, A Love Begun and Lost 九世轮回，缘起缘灭 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫11k WordsCompleted Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, Fate Begins and Ends 590Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 他 He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 他屠戮我满门，我给他穿心一剑 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫37k WordsCompleted He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 620Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 浮 Pagoda: The Lord Steals His Minister’s Wife 浮屠：君夺臣妻 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Historical15k WordsCompleted Futu: The Lord Takes His Minister's Wife 927Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 山 Where the Hills Are Green, the General Has a Heart 山有扶苏，将军有情 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted There Are Fusu Trees on the Mountain, and a General with a Heart 95Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 再 The Crown Princess Again 再为太子妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫11k WordsCompleted Become the Crown Princess Again 132Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 迫 Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 迫嫁九王妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance49k WordsCompleted Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 65Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 我 I Was His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 我为他刃，他断我魂 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted I Became His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 89Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 碎 Shatter the Inverted Qilin 碎逆麟 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted Shattered Reversed Scale 192Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 剑 Sword Dance for the Demon-Subduing Consort 剑舞镇妖妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Sword-Dancing Demon Queen 24Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 暗 Dark Night Emperor 暗夜帝君 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫53k WordsCompleted The Dark Night Emperor 8Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 他 He Is the Calamity I Can’t Escape 他是我躲不过的劫 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance25k WordsCompleted He Is the Fate I Can’t Escape 2Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 冤 Foes Have a Way of Crossing Paths 冤家路宽 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance23k WordsCompleted Fated to Be Rivals 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 出 The Day After I Returned from a Business Trip, My Mom Killed Herself 出差回来第二天，我妈自杀了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫21k WordsCompleted The Day After I Got Back from a Business Trip, My Mom Took Her Own Life 35Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 魂 Lost in a Trance 魂不守舍 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Mystery19k WordsCompleted Distraught 26Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 不 I Don't Want Your Love, Just Your Life 不要你的爱，只要你的命 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫16k WordsCompleted I Don’t Want Your Love, Just Your Life 47Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 陶 Tao and Li Chronicles 陶李记 The Crown Prince Who Loves Luchuan Braised Pork爱吃陆川扣肉的储君Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted My new work is now available! Please visit Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well. The Peach and Plum Chronicles follows the young Junze and the girl Yuqiao as they leave the village that protected and raised them, venture into the martial world, and then enter the imperial court, all in search of the truth: the mystery of their origins and the truth behind the young man's father's death. But lurking behind 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a classical Chinese romance novel. [Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated]

17. 67 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score889Shelves

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    You could give it a try; books by emerging authors.

18. 68 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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    The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of a county princess, but she is not favored and suffers discrimination from her half-sister, as well as the annulment of her fiancé. Due to misfortune befalling her family, she flees to Youzhou with her mother, where she finds love. Her former fiancé is kidnapped by bandits on his way to pay respects to their ancestors and sold into slavery in Youzhou. Her half-sister is also kidnapped and sold into slavery in Youzhou during her exile. Coincidentally, the protagonist's family needs slaves, so her former fiancé and half-sister become their servants.

19. 69 泼 The Fiery Second Madam Shen 泼辣沈二娘子 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance701k WordsOngoing The Shen family of Tongji City is comfortably well-off. The family of seven should have been living happily together, but fate had other plans. Shen Muqing, the head of the household, suddenly passed away, leaving his widowed wife and young son and daughter to face a world full of predators... 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my own book, which is purely in the ancient Chinese romance genre.

20. 70 贺 May You Rise to Great Heights 贺君得高迁 Peach527桃子527Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing Zheng Su'e has lost all her memories. She remembers neither her family nor her friends, and as the Zheng family's only daughter, she has been doted on all her life. But more and more doubts are surfacing, and she is certain she is not Zheng Su'e. Who is she really? Is she Ren Yueran, the owner of a teahouse, or Li Yingxi, the late wife of Prince Jing? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one has no rebirth, no system, and no farming.

21. 71 锦 Ingenious Plans for the Brocade Hall: Scheming to Rule the Household 锦堂妙计：宅谋天下 Drizzle on a Cloudy Day阴天微雨Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted Lu Heng is the posthumous son of the late emperor. Feared by his father, he was adopted into Prince An’s household. He appears to wield great power, but is surrounded by danger at every turn. Yan Qingci is an only daughter in ancient times. Her father was a brilliant scholar and the first top scorer of the imperial examinations, while her mother was descended from a wealthy merchant family in Jiangnan. Yet she carries the burden of her parents’ blood feud. The two come to understand each other a 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Perfectly meets the requirements: pure antiques, no reincarnation, no time travel, and it gets really good after chapter 25.

22. 72 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love (pure ancient Chinese romance)

23. 73 武 Tales of Old Wuling 武陵旧事 How Much Gold the Five Elements Hold五行有多金Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, no golden finger. A purely historical tale of life and society. You want to marry me, then kill my father, seize our territory and plunder our wealth; take concubines, kill your wife, and wipe out my entire clan? What a joke! Before you even qualify to marry me, I’ll curse you with a venomous spell, take your military command and seize your territory. I’ll make your people my people, and leave you with nowhere to call home. In the heart of Wuling, on the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You, Gu Niang! You want to marry me, then kill your father-in-law, seize territory, and plunder wealth; then take a concubine, destroy your wife, and wipe out my people? What a joke! Before you are qualified to marry me, I will seize your military power, take your territory, turn your people into my people, and leave you homeless.

24. 74 吻 Kiss the Childhood Sweetheart, and the Loyal Chief Minister Bows in Submission 吻青梅，忠犬首辅俯首称臣 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted Childhood friends + one-on-one romance + sweet and indulgent + pure historical romance + devoted puppy-like hero + rekindled love Manhua adaptation signed Dark, devoted Chief Minister vs. willful, pampered noblewoman On the very first day Lin Luoyang arrived in the capital, a spoiled young nobleman started harassing her. Before the unlucky fool could even touch the sleeve of her dress, a dagger pinned his palm firmly to a locust tree. A friend asked the powerful Chief Minister: “What did that yo 3.2kReads8.2Score407Shelves

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    Look at my book! [Shy]

25. 75 梅 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    You get nothing you don't want [facepalm]. An orphan, a desolate city, three obsessions. With his life, he guards a city. With his name, he imprisons a person.

26. 76 帝 The Emperor and Empress Fight Every Day to See Who Dies First 帝后每天互殴，看谁先死 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Feng Xing is the daughter of Chu Xi’s Grand Marshal, who commands an army of four hundred thousand. Shen Feng has been emperor for just two years. Shen Feng is utterly depraved, ruthless, and cruel. To secure his throne, he decides to marry Feng Xing and make her empress. First, he will fake her death to lure her father to the capital for the funeral. Then he will wipe out her entire family and take control of the Chu Xi army. Feng Xing is a fierce, accomplished warrior who takes whatever she wa 35.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    This perfectly meets the requirements; the only drawback is that it's still being serialized.

27. 77 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.7kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves
28. 78 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure and simple, yet the language and writing are beautiful, worthy of careful appreciation.

29. 79 粗 A Lowly Palace Maid's Rise to Power 粗使宫女升职记 Coconut Seal Candy椰子海豹糖Ancient Romance982k WordsOngoing [A new writer and a new novel. The rating has just appeared, so it’s quite low. My family is struggling, and writing isn’t easy. I hope you’ll be patient with me. I’m deeply grateful to you all.] [This story features a large ensemble] [No rivalry between women, no love-brained heroines, and no adoration of men] [Women supporting women] [An unconventional palace drama] [A heroine who grows] Please note! The emperor in this story is extremely [human] (bolded for emphasis!), and lacks basic moral 585Reads8.8Score112Shelves

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    This is a slice-of-life story, without any intrigue or power struggles. It focuses on ensemble casts, female characters helping each other, and there's no female rivalry or romantic love. There's no system or reincarnation. I wrote it myself, so I haven't had a debut or any traffic yet. I can only promote it myself. Life is tough, and writing is difficult, so please be supportive and understanding! The title of my humble work is rather common, but it's definitely not a melodramatic story. It's logical and doesn't make you stupid. I'll update twice a day, and the writing is guaranteed to be good. Please give it a try. Thank you!

30. 80 杏 When Spring Deepens After the Apricot Blossoms Set Fruit 杏花结子春深后 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted She is a lowly convict slave in the palace laundry, humble as dust. He is the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, noble and radiant. Though their stations could hardly be further apart, they fall hopelessly in love. Only when their feelings are at their deepest does she unexpectedly learn that his father, the emperor, had her father framed so he could claim her mother for himself. Where can this ill-fated romance spanning two generations possibly lead? ----- A prince steals his minister’s wife + 997Reads—Score107Shelves

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    The first book, a tragic romance, is finished; the second, an ensemble piece, is still being updated daily.

31. 81 金 Jinling, Where the Evening Sky Grows Clear 金陵重晚晴 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyan, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, is as bright and clear as the moon, and as gentle as jade. He has always been the finest man in the world in the eyes of his niece, Wen Yin. From the age of eight, Wen Yin lived with Shen Zhiyan in her maternal grandfather’s home, the Duke of Dingguo’s residence. The two grew deeply attached, spending their days together, but after she came of age, she no longer wanted to call him Uncle. Her feelings were secret but sincere, yet their love was painful an 62Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance800k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 719Reads9.4Score134Shelves

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    The mad emperor forcibly takes the princess of a fallen kingdom, and their love-hate relationship unfolds in an extreme love-hate drama.

33. 83 边 The Little Tailor on the Frontier 边疆小裁缝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Little Tailor on the Frontier 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance!

34. 84 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 38Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Mismatched Marriage 庶女的错位姻缘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Ill-Fated Match 171Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 87 仵 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 73Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 88 古 An Anthology of Ancient Tales 古篇集录 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted [Collected Ancient Tales] This book brings together two short stories in an ancient style. Life is vast, and every meeting is a bond of fate. Dear readers, come along with me. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 叹 Alas, the Present! 叹今朝！ A Wisp of Dandelion一缕蒲公英Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Only + No System or Golden Finger + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Court Conflicts + Inspirational Strong Female Lead’s Growth] Key point: The heroine suffers terribly, and the story is very angsty. Read with caution! Mu Zhaozhao is the eldest daughter of the Chancellor’s household, but no one has cared about her since she was little. Her birth parents consider her a bringer of bad luck and leave her to fend for herself in the most remote courtyard of the residence. 443Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Antique style, woman dressed as a man

40. 90 亡 After My Kingdom Fell: The Tyrant Held Me by the Waist 亡国后：被暴君掐腰宠 A Wisp of Dandelion一缕蒲公英Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted Main characters: Nangong Yi and Yuchi Jiong [Political intrigue + woman disguised as a man + fake crown prince, real princess + fallen kingdom + the general’s long road to winning her back] Nangong Yi disguises herself as a man and becomes the crown prince of Dongzhou, the late emperor’s only child, entrusted with great responsibilities. But she has no interest in the throne. To escape the imperial palace, she has no choice but to put on the act of a spoiled wastrel. In truth, the crown prince i 18Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 我 My Husband Is a Deadly Agent 我的夫君是死士 Auntie Huang He黄鹤小姨Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Historical setting + tragic romance + winning her back + winning him back + humor with tearjerking moments No rebirth, no transmigration, no System, no face-slapping, no wicked female rival, and no intricately connected plot. Only ordinary people, as insignificant as ants, pursuing the simplest feelings and the freedom to live as they choose, just like you, me, and everyone else in real life. She is a lowly kitchen maid who has sunk into the mud. He is a cold, proud assassin trained to die for h 95Reads—Score234Shelves

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    No rebirth, no system, no time travel, no melodrama, no face-slapping—it's a love story between a kitchen maid and a death squad member whose fate is not in his own hands.

42. 92 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 1.9kReads9.5Score243Shelves

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    Interesting and good books without time travel or reincarnation

43. 93 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score297Shelves
44. 94 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves
45. 95 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Marries Again: My Husband Is the Grand Secretary 嫡女另嫁：我的夫君是首辅 Lost in the Clouds and Mist云里雾里哩Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Anding Marquis’s household is not only clever and graceful, gentle as jade, but also exceptionally talented. Yet her fiancé, to whom she was betrothed in childhood, publicly breaks off their engagement and turns to dote on her cousin instead. The Duke of Zhongyong’s family has produced generations of military men, but one of them became a top-ranking scholar. He is learned in the classics, widely read, quick-witted, and handsome. Perhaps his only weakness is 16.7kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth, no time travel, and no system.

46. 96 锦 The Rebellious Consort of the Brocade Palace 锦阙叛妃 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Court Politics + Amnesia + Faked Death + Tortured Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Powerful Cast + Ensemble Story + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + First Love + Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Heroine: Legitimate Daughter of the Minister of Rites - Princess Consort - Empress - Queen of a Vassal State - Protector of the Nation] ◆Reading Guide◆ ◇ Sickly, brilliant strategist heroine + domineering prince of a vassal state as Male Lead One + mysterious, devoted Male Lead T 562Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    The long novel is now complete, with a perfectly closed storyline and no plot holes. The main story begins after chapter 80, and the second volume, filled with palace intrigue and domestic drama, is incredibly exciting. Many of the plot points are uniquely designed. If you don't understand something, you can read the side stories.

47. 97 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, the Crippled Prince Stood Again 替嫁后，残疾王爷站起来了 Nan Qiyue南柒月Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + devoted couple + pure historical romance + one-on-one) The principal wife and a concubine of the Minister of Works' household gave birth on the same day, amid strange celestial omens. A wandering Daoist passing by once made a pronouncement. Two daughters in one family: one blessed by auspicious stars, the other accompanied by ill fortune. Zuo You, the concubine's daughter, was branded a jinx, driven from the household, and sent to an estate outside the capital. She was gone for 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, completed, super sweet.

48. 98 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 180.6kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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    "Zhe Chunyi (The Eldest Daughter Jin Sha)" | Palace Intrigue & Domestic Strife | Rebirth & Revenge. Luo Ning sacrificed her life for her family's title, only to return to find everything stolen by her cousin. Family turned against her, and she died filled with resentment. After eighteen years as a ghost, she was reborn. This time, she will personally tear apart the hypocrisy and make those who wronged her pay with blood. A 9.4-Rated masterpiece, with 740,000 readers following the story. Witness how the clear-headed eldest daughter plots her revenge step by step!

49. 99 和 After Divorcing the Powerful Minister, I Only Get Richer 和权臣和离后，我越过越富 Riverside Woods Beyond the Shore彼岸林溪Ancient Romance409k WordsOngoing Clear-headed, resilient merchant's daughter VS cold-faced power minister who never says what he means [Marriage first, love later + regretful husband tries to win her back + political intrigue + equally matched leads + both chaste] On their wedding night, Liu Chiying laid a contract before Shen Yechuan, drawing a clear line between their marriage and their personal lives. A merchant's daughter and a powerful minister from an aristocratic family, each getting what they needed. At the time, You 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not a reincarnation or time travel story, purely ancient Chinese romance.

50. 100 续 Four Years Without Sharing a Bed with His Second Wife, Then His Late Wife Returns and He Loves Her Again? 续弦四年不同房，亡妻复活你又爱了？ Young Master Qingcheng公子倾城Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed heroine + second male lead takes the win] Shen Yan had been her husband’s second wife for four years when her late elder sister, the principal wife, came back from the dead. Her husband said, “You only married into this family in your sister’s place. You should know your place and ask to become a concubine!” Her mother-in-law said, “You’re just a daughter born to a concubine. You should be grateful you can be my son’s concubine.” The child she had cared for over the past four years s 14.7kReads8.2Score957Shelves

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    This one! A concubine's daughter's counterattack... A power struggle within the household... No rebirth, no time travel, she climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power, the male lead has been plotting for a long time...

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