Pure Historical Romance with a Long-Prepared Scheme! Fast-Paced! No Angst 纯古言，蓄谋已久的那种！！！进度快！！！不虐

1. 151 甜 Sweet Spoiling: The Empress Is Adorable and Soft 甜宠：皇后娘娘又娇又软 Yang Congxin杨从心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Historical romance + household intrigue + sweet romance The emperor of the Great Liang has only one woman in his harem: the empress. This leaves the court officials deeply dissatisfied. What displeases them even more is that His Majesty the Emperor actually carries the empress into court! 7.1kReads7.6Score360Shelves

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   Sweet ancient romance novels

2. 152 出 Pay to Break Off the Engagement? The Abacus Beads Hit the Chief Minister in the Face 出钱退亲？算盘珠子崩首辅脸上了 Tianshan Snow Lotus Tea天山雪莲茶Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Political Intrigue + Household Battles + Devoted Couple + No Love Rivals or Misunderstandings] A clever woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a calculating, scheming man The number-one enemy of every unmarried noblewoman in the capital is Jiang Wanhe, the Jiang family's beautiful but empty-headed legitimate daughter. It all began when the Jiang family struck incredible luck: after saving the city's most eligible bachelor, Xie Yao, from bandits, they called 1.7kReads8.6Score226Shelves

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   💫1. The female lead's father and brother are framed and imprisoned, their lives in the hands of the male lead. To save them, she begs for his help, and he doesn't stand on ceremony. After all, he's harbored feelings for her for two years, first breaking up her childhood sweetheart, then hoping she'd come to the capital when she came of age. Now that she's right in front of him, how could he let her go so easily? 💫2. The female lead is clever and resourceful, pretending to be weak while actually being strong; the male lead is cunning and scheming, having planned this for a long time, and remaining devoted to her. 💫3. Fifteen years of scheming, all for one person; the male lead is virtuous and his heart belongs only to one person.

3. 153 丞 The Chancellor Helped Him, and He Repaid Him by Kidnapping His Daughter 丞相助他，他不做人将人女儿偷了 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Innocent, beautiful legitimate daughter + scheming, calculating older man + love at first sight + mild coercion + devoted couple] Heroine: 16, male lead: 28 With her father and brothers thrown into prison, Mu Wanzhu has no choice but to beg people to save them. She turns to her fiancé, only to have him call off their engagement. In the end, an old family friend advises her to plead before the emperor beneath the palace walls. The emperor refuses to see her. She thinks there's no hope, but then 11.7kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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   They were all premeditated; some were of low quality but good-looking.

4. 154 暗 The Woman I Secretly Love Suddenly Asked Me to Marry Her 暗恋的她突然求嫁 Ci Shang辞上Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Passionate young general × bewitching, clever beauty who knows how to lure a man] [Quick to anger × teases and runs] [He falls in love at first sight and has secretly loved her for years; she falls for him over time, after marrying first] Jin Nian, daughter of the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, loves going along with her father on his investigations. One misstep brings her to the attention of the notorious Sixth Prince, who wants to take her as a concubine. To protect herself a 503Reads8.9Score—Shelves
5. 155 贵 A Noble Lady Reborn: Rekindling Her Past with the Governor 贵女重生之与督主续前缘 A-Shan阿扇Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she died in childbirth, alone in the inner quarters. At the victory banquet, her husband held his new love close as they played music together in perfect harmony. Had the governor husband’s heart changed, or had the villain schemed against them? Given another life, she volunteers to walk into the trap. She has questions to investigate… and a man to marry, too… She’s no good at fighting villains… but she knows how to win over a man… Become his moonlight, the cinnabar mark on 293Reads9.0Score—Shelves
6. 156 掌 Cherished in His Palm: The Chaste Crown Prince Loses Control of His Heart 掌中娇宠，禁欲太子情难自控 Why Does My Heart Yearn for Mingyue12奈何我心向明悦12Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Sweet historical romance + childhood sweethearts + he’s wanted her for years (seven-year age gap) A cool, calculating crown prince vs. a bright and captivating young princess (a coming-of-age romance) The Duchess of Feng died saving the Empress. Four-year-old Feng Qingwu was named Princess Changle and raised by the Empress, becoming the treasured darling of the Emperor and Empress. When the Crown Prince was fourteen, the Empress smiled and asked him, “How would you like A’wu to become your Crown 4.1kReads8.6Score582Shelves
7. 157 青 The Scent of Childhood Sweethearts: The Heir Has Been Plotting This for Ages 青梅嗅：世子他蓄谋已久 Jie Ximo杰西莫Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + young married couple + long-planned pursuit + mutual devotion and favoritism] [Brash, straightforward commandery princess × scheming, jealous heir to a noble title] The Princess Royal’s residence and the Prince of Zhenbei’s estate are separated by just one wall. From the moment Jiang Changning was born, Xie Yan gained a nemesis in this world. Whenever the two met, they could argue so loudly they’d bring down the rafters. Then one day, Jiang Changning was betrothed b 20.8kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
8. 158 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 9.9kReads8.6Score610Shelves

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   [Note] When the female lead was three years old, she visited the male lead's house with her father. She was eating alone when the autistic six-year-old male lead saw her. 🍂 He insisted on taking her back to his room, wouldn't let her go home, and wouldn't let anyone else see her, saying she was his person and had nothing to do with them. 🌿

9. 159 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.2kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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   A refreshing and hilarious rebirth story. The protagonists were sworn enemies in their previous lives, constantly killing each other. Reborn, the female lead approaches the male lead with a purpose: to cure her poison. The male lead falls head over heels in love with her, leading to numerous plot twists. The story is very engaging and highly recommended.

10. 160 宠 Spoiled Rotten! The Sickly Tycoon and His Sweet, Well-Behaved Doll 宠坏！病娇大佬和他的乖软洋娃娃 Bai Huanxi白歡喜Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted [A deranged, lovesick nobleman and a sweet, willful doll] [Obsessive love + raising her + coercion + sweet romance + memories from two lifetimes] At a banquet, seven-year-old Ruoang sees the impeccably dressed Kelisiman. “Father! Don't you think she's prettier than a doll?” Pointing at Kelisiman, Ruoang behaves without a trace of decorum. His tone is full of certainty that she will be his. He flashes a strange, enormous grin, looking even more unhinged as he turns to his father. The next day, Ke 31.1kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves
11. 161 娇 The Beautiful Transmigrator Warmed the Heart of a Darkened Prince 娇美人她穿越后暖了黑化反派王爷 Meat-Loving Little Fairy吃肉的小仙女Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Su Qingyun worked herself to death by staying up all night. After transmigrating, she learns that she is the frail, sickly, lecherous good-for-nothing everyone in the capital gossips about. Her doting father even uses a life-saving favor to secure an imperial marriage decree for her. Her betrothed is the living King of Hell, feared by everyone in the capital for his coldness, ruthlessness, and decisiveness. At their first meeting, he nearly strangles her, but she gives as good as she gets, lungi 1.4kReads9.2Score157Shelves
12. 162 皇 A Lifetime of Love From the Emperor to His Empress 皇上对爱后的一生 Prince Zhao of Yuzhou禹州的赵王爷Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted Once upon a time, there was an emperor who adored his empress. The whole country envied them, and everyone took the emperor as their example, treating their wives with love. Their eldest son was made crown prince, and their daughter was the apple of the emperor and empress’s eye. 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Emperor was enamored with the Empress. He had won her over to be his Crown Princess when she was still a Crown Prince. Their relationship was sweet; the Emperor and Empress were deeply in love and compassionate, caring greatly for the people. His Majesty was the type who was diligent in governing and devoted to the people, and the Empress possessed great love and compassion.

13. 163 怯 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归：半缘离思，半缘君 A Dream Drunk on This Fleeting Life一梦醉浮生Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, no fluff. Although it's a time-travel story, there are no cheat codes; it's pure intelligence that crushes the protagonist. The romance is super sweet. [Added to bookshelf]

14. 164 花 The Bridal Sedan Arrives, but She Refuses the Wedding, Hoping Only for an Old Friend's Return 花轿临门她拒嫁，只盼故人归 Xian Tan闲檀Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Revenge on Scumbags + Sweet Romance + Satisfying Payback] Shen Tang only learned on her deathbed that her elder legitimate sister, the empress, was not their parents’ daughter, but the murderer who had killed her entire family. Fortunately, Heaven took pity on her. After dying, she was reborn on the day before her sister was to marry a man as a good-luck bride. In her previous life, her sister feared being widowed and schemed to make Shen Tang take her place. Then, after the marriage b 44.5kReads9.1Score5.9kShelves

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    In her previous life, the female lead was tricked into marrying in place of her elder sister. (The male lead originally intended to marry the female lead, but his grandfather made a mistake, so he had to feign illness to allow her to marry into the family.) After the marriage, the female lead and the male lead spent little time together, and she suspected he loved someone else. Reborn, she tried to refuse the substitute marriage, which infuriated the male lead.

15. 165 重 Reborn, I Married the Powerful Regent 重生后，嫁给权倾天下的摄政王 Wen Liu温流Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Wen Jiu woke up reborn at fifteen, only to find her sworn enemy arriving with a bridal sedan to marry her?! Luckily... He was only there to escort his sickly younger brother's bride. Wen Jiu knew her fiancé was short-lived, that the Xie family would one day be a house of powerful nobles, and that the young man before her would become a regent with power over the entire court... With her heart pounding, Wen Jiu secretly tried to win over the future regent. “I'll earn the money and support the 1kReads9.1Score204Shelves

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    [Top Post][Top Post][Top Post] I've been wanting to read this for ages! 🤔 The male lead admired the female lead in his past life, but unfortunately, she met the wrong person and was killed by a scumbag. The male lead rushed to collect her body and prayed to heaven for another life. 👉 After being reborn, the female lead resolutely refused to elope with the scumbag and prepared to marry her fiancé, whose days were numbered. Her fiancé was very kind and couldn't bear to see her future ruined by him, so he hadn't yet consummated their marriage. The Xie family treated her very well, and the female lead considered herself part of the Xie family. The male lead was the eldest brother of the Xie family, and after spending time with her, he developed an interest in her and married her. 💖 🎊🎊🎊 A very good story with a great plot and writing style. Completed and worth reading! [Please follow]

16. 166 竹 Childhood Sweetheart Turned Husband 竹马变老公 The Cat in the Stars星星的猫Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts] [Mutual secret crush] [Growth and healing] Jiang Tingbai was quiet and reserved, while Shu Li was quirky and mischievous. Despite having completely different personalities, the two spent fifteen years side by side. Shu Li’s friend once grabbed her and exclaimed, “How have you managed to survive so many years next to Jiang Tingbai?” Shu Li looked puzzled. “Isn’t Xiao Jiang really easy to get along with?” Her friend stared at her in horror. Jiang Tingbai knew he was autis 15.6kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
17. 167 皇 The Emperor’s Life with His Beloved Empress 2 皇上对爱后的一生2 Prince Zhao of Yuzhou禹州的赵王爷Ancient Romance947k WordsOngoing This is the second part of The Emperor and His Beloved Empress’s Life, continuing the story from the first part and following Yun Cong and Ying Lan through more sweet moments. The focus is on keeping the romance going, and this installment will continue through to the finale. 14Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 重 After Being Reborn, Young Master Ning Personally Took Charge of the Kids 重生后，宁少亲自下场带娃 Jiang Yanyan姜言言Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [An artsy, adorable painter vs. an abstinent, scheming CEO] Both reborn + sweet romance + growing together + doting older-man boyfriend + marriage between wealthy families Ning Chen was both miserable and formidable in his previous life, with both the hero and heroine dead from the start. Reborn once more, Ning Chen vows to protect the one he loves and hold his betrothed little wife in his arms... The moment Gu Niannian is born, he babbles obsessively: “Niannian, remember, you said you’d love me 1.4kReads8.8Score107Shelves
19. 169 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 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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    [Court politics + two strong protagonists + high intelligence + humor] This novel is unparalleled in the world of romance novels! Top-notch writing, tight plot, no fluff, just pure enjoyment. The only word to describe my impression after reading it is "stunning". The intelligent protagonist and the amazing plot twists are amazing and leave you speechless. It's a bit like watching A Chinese Odyssey, and it's unforgettable!

20. 170 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I fell for the princess who saved me from prison, but I never imagined she would turn out to be one of the culprits behind the execution of my entire family. After my release, I met my childhood friend again—who turned out to be her brother. She immediately took my Tiger Wing Token and, while I was still in love, became fickle... Click to read how I dealt with it.

21. 171 超 A Supermodel Transmigrates and Becomes the Marquis’s Beloved 超模穿越，我是侯爷心尖宠 Love Yourself热爱自己的Ancient Romance177k WordsCompleted [No Strong Female Lead] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [Instant Attraction] [Everyday Gossip] Mu Rong Qingfeng rescued Lu Zhiyao, who had just returned to the capital, at the city gate. The moment he saw her, she captured his heart and his dreams, and he began the wonderful journey of pursuing and pampering his beloved wife. Spring breezes and summer rains, flowers beneath the moonlight: everything is filled with affection and sweet kisses. Their romance moves quickly, and it's sweet! 12.4kReads—Score1.8kShelves

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    Do you like love at first sight and relationships that progress quickly?

22. 172 白 The Moonlight Reborn, Her Childhood Friend Begs for Her Love Every Night 白月光重生，竹马夜夜缠溺求偏宠 Sweetie Dodo糖多多宝Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted He is the choice she makes after weighing the pros and cons. She is the obsession he can never let go of. [Both are each other's first and only; flirty, doting romance + heroine is reborn to take revenge × male lead can be fierce or sweet + a lovesick man tears apart the green tea himself] “Xiao An'an, no matter whose side you're standing by right now, in the end, you'll only ever be mine.” “Xiao An'an, you don't have to love me, but you can't leave me behind.” In her previous life, her husba 182Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    She thought it was a choice made after weighing the pros and cons, unaware that she was his obsession that had lasted for over a decade. "Xiao An'an, no matter who you stand beside now, in the end, you can only be mine." "Xiao An'an, you can live without me in your heart, but you can't abandon me." No one knew: Fu Yunjing had coveted the little princess he grew up with for over ten years. In the bitter cold of the borderlands, he endured countless nights of life and death by imagining her phantom under the moonlight. Returning victorious, he heard she was going to marry someone else? At the welcoming banquet, by a twist of fate, he encountered her while she was taking traditional Chinese medicine. Should he rationally push her away, or go with the flow? [Pouting][Admiration]

23. 173 我 I’ve Grown Up, but My Sister-in-Law Is Leaving 我长大了，嫂嫂却要走 Zheer Loves Olive-Vegetable Steamed Fish爱吃榄菜蒸鱼的喆儿Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted Ai Jiujiu had never known love. She was only thirteen that year when happiness suddenly came knocking. All she wanted was enough to eat and warm clothes. Song Qiqi was a tiny little thing. He was only six that year when he lost his only family member, and from then on, he clung tightly to one particular person. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not angsty, occasionally sweet

24. 174 殉 I Died for My Country, Then Reincarnated as a Hostage Princess and Won Big 殉国后转生为质子妃我赢麻了 Girl Cai Zhouzhou少女菜粥粥Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing [Historical rebirth + palace intrigue and political schemes + mutual devotion] A fallen princess who plays the pig to eat the tiger vs. a ruthless, calculating emperor High stakes all the way through, sweet romance with no angst. Come and read! Xiao Ye Lan, once a hostage kept in the princess's residence, is now the ruler of the Southern Kingdom, leading his troops against Northern Liang. With the enemy at the gates, Grand Princess Li Shang resolutely chooses to die for her country, protecting h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No angst throughout, high-energy sweet romance, younger man/older woman relationship.

25. 175 长 Princess, Run! The General Has Been Plotting This for Ages 长公主快逃，将军他蓄谋已久 Morning Bell, Setting Moon晨钟落月Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Eldest Princess × young general] At their first meeting, the pampered Princess Youyi teased Pei Xiuyan, a young general who had just returned victorious from battle. At their second meeting, beneath the red bridal curtains, the young general’s clothes were in disarray and his eyes were reddened. Then Youyi fell off a cliff, leaving no body behind. When Pei Xiuyan encountered her again, he went mad. 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You seem to enter my arms like a bright light.

26. 176 重 Reborn as the Legitimate Bride: The Greatest Schemer Bows to Me 重生嫡嫁，第一奸臣他为我折了腰 Manzhu曼珠Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [Pure Villain + Original Male Lead Reclaims His Role + Power Struggles + Household Intrigue + Devoted to Each Other] [Female Lead, Male Lead Reborn! Female Supporting Character Transmigrates into a Book!] In her previous life, Jiang Yi gave everything to help Chu Peishi rise to the top. But in the end, her father and brothers died horribly, her sister-in-law was turned into a human swine, and the Jiang family met a terrible fate. Jiang Yi was demoted to concubine, and after every last bit of her 145Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! So many twists and turns, it's really thrilling! Ladies looking for something to read, hurry up and check it out!

27. 177 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    A traditional Chinese romance novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love! The romance develops quite quickly. On their wedding day, the male lead is unconscious and is supposed to wake up in an hour. The female lead goes to visit him and is so captivated by his beauty that she trips and accidentally wakes him up, haha! [Smirking]

28. 178 蓄 A Long-Planned Scheme: I Take You Into My Arms 蓄谋已久，夺卿入怀 Clouds, Clear Joy浅云清欢Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + Devoted love + Domineering pursuit] Everyone in the capital said that Young Marquis Lu was aloof by nature and had no interest in women. No one knew he had a girl hidden in his heart. Unfortunately, she already loved someone else and avoided him as if he were a plague. Yang Miaorong was a well-known young guqin player in the capital. Her wishes were simple: for her grandmother and younger sister to be well, and for her to marry the man she loved and spend her li 231Reads6.4Score—Shelves
29. 179 轻 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Plain Colors, Chilly素彩寒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 16Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 清 The Pure, Whimpering Puppy Boy: Sis, Please Be Gentle with Me 清纯小奶狗哭唧唧，姐姐你疼疼我 Xi Xi Li惜惜里Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Completed] “Sis, touch me...” At twenty, Xu Zhenshi is a top student at medical school and a handsome campus heartthrob. He looks pure, bright, and sunny, and is famous for being a cold, distant iceberg. No one knows that beneath the surface, he's possessive, lonely, and gloomy. Having lost both parents, he desperately craves a sense of security. The only light in his dark, lonely life is Zhao Jiaoyi, who took him in all those years ago. Around Zhao Jiaoyi, he blushes shyly and clings to her, s 3.3kReads9.1Score366Shelves

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    This book is unbeatable; the male lead has been plotting for a long time, and the female lead is incredibly cute and aloof.

31. 181 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 33.5kReads9.3Score5.8kShelves

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    High-quality, highly-rated pure ancient romance novels: ① A short and concise novel with excellent writing. The female lead is heroic and valiant, the male lead is powerful and influential, the plot is tight and fast-paced, and it combines national righteousness with romantic love. It's truly super enjoyable. ② A normal palace intrigue and power struggle novel. The female lead is clear-headed, a character who grows and develops, and not obsessed with romance. She rises from a concubine's daughter to become Empress Dowager through countless trials and tribulations. The plot is incredibly exciting, and sisters who like palace intrigue will definitely love it.

32. 182 锦 Springtime in the Brocade Tent: Hidden Away by a Chaste and Powerful Official 锦帐春：被禁欲权臣金屋藏娇 Grilled Fish Tonight今晚吃烤鱼Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst, happy ending + mutual devotion + a protective male lead + a gentle, beautiful heroine who isn’t a naive pushover] The first thing Xiao Ce did after becoming a regent was ask the woman he had long cherished to marry him. But she didn’t understand her feelings for her childhood sweetheart, so he had no choice but to resort to a few tricks. When Shen Zhizhi saw Xiao Ce suddenly appear, she was afraid. But he told her: “Zhizhi, marry me. The Shen family will be safe.” “Zhi 1.2kReads8.8Score176Shelves

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    It was all premeditated.

33. 183 美 The Gorgeous, Flirtatious Maid Who Ran After Seducing the Heir 美艳通房茶又娇，撩完世子她就跑 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet and doting, ridiculously sweet, both steamy and heartfelt. Everything you want, I've got. Beautiful, scheming, down-on-her-luck heiress X cold on the outside, warm on the inside, intensely possessive heir to a marquis The whole capital thinks Young Lord Jin has gone mad! The aloof and proud Young Lord Jin actually defied an imperial decree and rejected his betrothal, leaving the daughter of the powerful chancellor in the lurch! Rumor has it that it's all 8.7kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    [Drooling][Drooling] The male lead has been plotting this for a long time! He went to great lengths to get the female lead. On the surface, he's gentle and refined, but when he sees her father and brothers in trouble, he offers them a helping hand, saying he can save them. And just like that, this little white rabbit has jumped into the wolf's den!

34. 184 和 After Moving in with My Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother, He Flirted Me Senseless 和竹马弟弟同居后，我被撩疯了 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Older woman and younger man, childhood sweethearts, one-on-one romance, both virgins, long-planned pursuit] During graduation season, Chi Xia’s childhood friend, whom she hadn’t seen in years, came to stay with her. He took care of all the housework and was so sweet and considerate that Chi Xia could just lie flat. Who knew that come nightfall, Shao Zeyan would turn into a completely different person? First day: “I’m upset, Sis. Cheer me up.” Second day: “Sis, I’m scared of thunder. Stay with m 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
35. 185 姐 Be Good, Big Sis. Your Little Brother Will Take Care of You 姐姐乖，弟弟疼你 Rotten Wood Jiongxi朽木囧兮Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [A sweet, clingy puppy-like boy + a fair-skinned, beautiful older girl] Ling Yue thought she could never fall for a guy younger than herself, until she met her younger brother’s classmate, Jiang Chi. That sweet, innocent little kitten of a boy. Then one day, the little kitten knocked on her door. “Big sister, I’m nineteen this year.” Ling Yue was puzzled. “And?” The young man’s eyes seemed to brim with tears, his gaze alluring and full of longing. “Big sister, you still don’t want to date me?” L 5.2kReads9.2Score654Shelves
36. 186 上 Spring Deepens in the Capital, and I Draw the Moon into My Embrace 上京春深揽月入怀 Nuo Yiyi诺依依Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted Original title: Oh No! His Majesty Is Pregnant with the Abstinent Chancellor’s Baby [Secret Crush Comes True + Chasing Your Wife to the Crematorium, But the Female Lead Won’t Take Him Back + Daily Life of an Empress and Her Consort + Raising a Child Later] Yang Chan’s fiancé ran away on their wedding day. Ever since, the old conservatives in court have been urging her to choose another consort. Chancellor Song Fei is the most handsome man on the list of beauties in Ye City, making women across t 2.4kReads6.9Score115Shelves

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    A purely ancient Chinese romance novel where a long-planned unrequited love finally comes true.

37. 187 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, 4.9kReads9.4Score445Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, so sweet yet hilarious, no angst, both the male and female leads are virgins.

38. 188 害 You Hurt Me, I Spoiled You; You Wounded Me, I Married You 害我宠你，伤我娶你 Cat Xiao'ai猫小爱Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted The heroine joins forces with others to kill the hero, but she survives against all odds. Seven years later, she returns as the head of another mysterious power, riding black horses to exact her revenge. Who could have guessed that the neighboring kingdom’s once-renowned general and strategist was actually a woman? He decides to imprison her at his side and slowly torment her... The heroine is skilled in both letters and arms, and possesses extraordinary strategic wit. How could she possibly sub 4Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Check out this fast-paced, exciting novel!

39. 189 惊 The Stunning Swan’s Ordeal: The Possessive Prince Claims Her as His Consort 惊鸿劫：偏执王爷他强掠为妃 Go Wild Freely自由地疯Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Reader’s Guide: Long-Planned Schemes + Forced Possession + Palace and Household Intrigue + Emotional Push and Pull + Both Leads Are Chaste] On a stormy night, she rescued a mysterious, gravely wounded man, never realizing he was Prince Jin, a man whose power reached across the realm! After finally being taken in by the kind-hearted Miss Qu, she found herself surrounded by the vicious members of the second branch, who plotted against her at every turn: Her cousin lusted after her: “Become my 2.2kReads8.4Score118Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, time travel, male lead falls in love at first sight, and it's a forceful takeover type. A worthwhile read. Highly recommended!

40. 190 首 The Grand Secretary Regrets It, but I've Already Won the Favor of the Entire Harem 首辅大人后悔了，我已宠冠六宫 The Wind Goes Blah Blah叽里咕噜的风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Resigning as Chief Councillor, is now streaming on Hongguo and Fanqie! In this life, both leads are faithful to each other. In her previous life, the heroine, Liu Mianmian, was married. In his previous life, the hero, Xie Lingyuan, died young. There’s no rivalry between women, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this story isn’t for you. In her previous life, no one lived happily. In this life, Liu Mianmian just wants to live comfortably. All she wants this t 8.6kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    The Prime Minister died, and the Minister's legitimate daughter, who had worked tirelessly her whole life, became a concubine; her son, daughter, and husband all belonged to other men. How hateful and infuriating! [Cool] Reborn, she kicks out the scumbag, enters the Prince's mansion as a concubine, and the Prince dotes on her like a treasure. The Princess becomes her cousin, she takes charge of the household, and finally becomes the Crown Princess! [Heart] It turns out the Prince had been waiting for her to grow up; marrying her was his lifelong dream! Super sweet, true love prevails! [Heart]

41. 191 国 The Happy Everyday Life of a Concubine's Wife in the Duke's Mansion 国公府庶媳的幸福日常 June's Private Plot六月的自留地Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Now available in print] Ning Annuo was happily preparing to marry her fiance, the top scholar, when a bolt from the blue struck: he had been sleeping with someone else. She promptly broke off the engagement and married into the Duke’s residence instead. She outsmarted her mother-in-law, wisely guided her younger sister-in-law, won her husband’s devotion, and had a son and a daughter. Then she repaid everyone who had hurt her. She and her husband truly became a couple devoted to each other for l 5.6kReads8.9Score559Shelves

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    These are some of my absolute favorite books; they're so good and I love them!

42. 192 抢 He Took Me to the Mountains as His Wife, Then Made Me a Lady of the Court in the Capital 抢我入山做夫人，回京他封我诰命 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted, so it's low! Don't pay attention to it.) [Married First, Love Later + Sharing a Bed from the Start + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance] [Noble Lady FL VS Bandit Chief ML] Yue Zhijun was about to be married. She made a special trip back to her hometown to pay respects to her ancestors and prepare for the wedding, but an accident happened on her way back to the capital. She was kidnapped! Hauled off to the infamous bandit den to become their young madam. As a noble lady, 892Reads8.4Score119Shelves

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    The title meets your requirements; it's very sweet.

43. 193 缚 A Record of Spring's Bonds 缚春记 Listening to Snow Beneath the Veranda廊下听雪Ancient Romance386k WordsOngoing [Pitiful girl turns into an obsessive villainess VS male lead who starts out humble and obsessive, then resorts to coercion and possession] A groveling pursuit after the breakup; the male lead is the only one in love, and he may not win her over. Everyone knew that the aloof, distant heir to the Xie Marquis Manor had done two things in his life that earned universal contempt. One of them was storming into his sixth younger sister’s wedding procession on horseback, his hair and beard stained with 11Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Suitable for readers who prefer staying at home

44. 194 双 Two Souls, One Heiress, and a Ghost General: Metaphysical Reverse Transmigration 双魂千金携鬼将军，玄学反向穿越 Pu Hua Taps the Wooden Fish蒲花敲木鱼Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Mutual Transmigration and Soul Swap + Supernatural Forensics + Face-Slapping the Immortality Conspiracy + Faithful Couple HE + 1v1 + Soul Bond + Mutual Salvation + Growing Powerful Duo + Political Scheming and Ensemble Cast + Suspense] A pampered young lady versus a mad ghost general, supernatural forensics versus cold-blooded political intrigue. Today, we're turning Fengjing City upside down! When a "hardcore forensic investigator" transmigrates into the body of a "cold-faced living king of he 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on!! This one is absolutely amazing!! The plot is so exciting, one twist after another, I'm totally excited for it, everyone!!

45. 195 月 Moonlight Like Water 月华如水 Jade碧玉Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted Space + Transmigration + Childhood Friends + Revenge By sheer luck, Liu Mingyue transmigrates into the body of a three-year-old girl and gains parents who cherish her and an older brother who adores her. At fifteen, an unexpected selection turns her from the daughter of the household into a daughter-in-law. As the secrets slowly come to light, she realizes that her husband, Chu Huaiqian (Liu Minghua), is the real powerhouse. 883Reads8.9Score100Shelves
46. 196 惹 After I Crossed the Crazy Brocade Guard, I Ran Away Pregnant 惹上疯批锦衣卫后，我带球跑了 Tu Xing涂行Ancient Romance184k WordsOngoing [Obsessive, coercive love | 1v1, both each other's first and only | she runs, he chases, with a child in tow | sweet romance, no angst] [Cold-faced commander of the Imperial Guard x sweet, flirtatious noblewoman who pretends to be well-behaved | fake romance turns real and backfires spectacularly] [Expected to finish at 200,000 words. More than halfway done, so you can start reading!] Wen Wuqiu made a deal with someone. She would make Bian Jue, the coldhearted commander of the Imperial Guard who 25Reads—Score104Shelves

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    This book, this book, a reunion after many years apart.

47. 197 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This is the first time I've been so captivated by a book's writing style; it flows so smoothly, like watching a drama. The humor is plentiful but never awkward, all natural reactions consistent with the characters' personalities. The sweet moments aren't forced; they're just a gentle, enduring warmth. The ending is perfect, leaving no regrets.

48. 198 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 3.9kReads8.9Score420Shelves

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    The male lead has always liked the female lead, but she didn't know it at first.

49. 199 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 118kReads9.5Score11.2kShelves

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    A high-quality ancient romance series 💕 Each book is a delicate and exquisite masterpiece, taking you on a journey through time. The plots are captivating, the characters vivid, and the love and hate entanglements deeply moving. The writing style is elegant or refreshing, brimming with classical charm. Come immerse yourself in this dazzling world of ancient romance and embark on a wonderful reading journey. 💕

50. 200 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.4kShelves

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