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. 401 王 A Little Sweetheart Arrives at the Prince’s Mansion 王府来了个小甜心 Jin Yi锦怡Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted After quelling the rebellion, the emperor issued a decree marrying Hua Bingyu, a female general past the usual age for marriage, to the only “single dog” in the imperial family: Seventh Prince Qi Ruizhan. On their wedding night, the much-adored Qi Ruizhan was immobilized with pressure-point techniques by the famously beautiful Hua Bingyu. The reason: he wouldn't cooperate. Qi Ruizhan glared furiously. “Father! What kind of princess consort have you married me?” Afterward, the idle Seventh Prince 1.6kReads9.4Score181Shelves
2. 402 惜 Cherished Love 惜宠 Xiao Qing Shang萧清商Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Devoted-husband romance + palace intrigue] A sickly, calculating, devastatingly handsome emperor × a resourceful, formidable empress ‖ The heroine battles the Grand Empress Dowager, not the consorts. The hero is genuinely obsessive, and he truly dotes on her. Outmaneuvering Nanny Zhang, getting rid of Lady Zhou, cleverly catching Ajiu, solving three difficult puzzles, foiling the lily-of-the-valley plot, and countering the Grand Empress Dowager’s successive schemes… Deep within the palace, turm 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely historical romance, the male lead has been planning this for a long time, and the plot progresses quickly.

3. 403 被 Sold as a Sacrificial Bride, I Toppled My Ancestors' Memorial Tablets 被卖冲喜后，我掀了祖宗牌位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭25k WordsCompleted Sold as a Bride to Bring Good Fortune, I Toppled the Ancestral Tablets 481Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 入 After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It 入狱三年，侯爷他悔疯了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It Too Late 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
5. 405 被 After the Mad Right Chancellor Forced Me to Marry Him, I Cuddled in His Arms 被疯批右相强娶后我在他怀里撒个 Wang Nianzhi王念之Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Two equally powerful leads, both untouched by past relationships + medical skills + sweet romance + cunning schemes + political intrigue + love of country and family + mutual flirting and intense push-and-pull] … Chu Shiyi: Get your ass home! Mo Chen: So you can beat me up? I'm not stupid. Chu Shiyi: Mo Chen, don't think I won't beat you just because my parents are here… Chu He, Chu Shiyi's father: Who are you planning to beat up?… Son-in-law, come have a couple of drinks with me! Mo Chen follo 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   A unique ancient Chinese romance novel with a distinct Tomato vibe, featuring blatant character stealing from a partner, strong and clean leads, and alternating sweet and angsty moments!

6. 406 月 Moonlight on the Spring River 月映春江色 Linzhong Guanzhi霖中观致Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance, devoted couple, a brave and clever heroine with strong principles who never lets herself be mistreated] (No transmigration, rebirth, or System) [1v1] The hero is devoted, and the heroine is independent and self-assured. [Beautiful, clever, cool-headed noblewoman vs. devoted, wife-doting general] In the fifteenth year of the Jiazhao era, victory comes at the border, and General Yan Yunmo returns in triumph. At court, he asks the emperor to arrange his marriage to Jiang 139Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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   The male lead had been plotting against the female lead for a long time.

7. 407 除 Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 除了我，全家都重生了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 289Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 408 将 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The progress is very fast!

9. 409 后 The Tale of the Harem's Beloved 后宅倾卿传 Meow Boss喵佬大Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Reading guide: A sweet, doting, feel-good romance with a devoted couple and no love rivals. A fox-and-rabbit couple, childhood friends who join forces to navigate officialdom and household intrigue. No transmigration, no System, and a thoroughly classical setting. Inspired by Dream of the Red Chamber: the heroine's background is like Lin Daiyu's, but she is gentler and cuter, while the hero is nothing like Baoyu (I'm not a fan of Baoyu!).] [The heroine is a frail little rabbit with wealth and i 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight. His childhood sweetheart has been plotting for a long time and gradually wins her over.

10. 410 不 Oh No! The Crown Prince’s Image Is Ruined! 不好！太子殿下人设不保！ Hotpot Needs to Be Extra Spicy火锅要爆辣Ancient Romance319k WordsCompleted (Transmigrated before birth + devoted to each other + healing + devoted 1v1 + the leads putting scoundrels in their place) Murong Yan was the cold-hearted, emotionless Crown Prince of Great Xia in the eyes of the world. Yet this ice-cold prince transformed into the capital’s famously devoted husband after meeting Gu Zhenzhen. Before getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, Murong Yan said, “Miss Gu, men and women should keep their distance. This is unbecoming.” After getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, 75Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and emotionally intelligent. The female lead is the male lead's only salvation. Updates are stable, so hurry up and jump in – you won't regret it!

11. 411 家 My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother's Place. Now That I've Become a War God, They Beg Me to Acknowledge Them 家族让我替弟从军赴死，我成铁血战神后他们跪求相认 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭11k WordsCompleted My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother’s Place. Now That I’ve Become a Battle-Hardened God of War, They’re Begging Me to Acknowledge Them 627Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 412 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves
13. 413 将 The General’s White Moonlight Is Both Alluring and Bewitching 将军的白月光她又媚又盅 Silent Sea无声海域Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Bond with a God + Revenge + The Powerful Brought to Their Knees + Femme Fatale Who Brings a Nation to Ruin] To avenge the slaughter of the entire Bai family, she is willing to sacrifice the rest of her life and forge a life-or-death pact with a god corrupted by forbidden forces. From then on, she becomes the sacred maiden of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, Ye Feiyan. Making her moves one by one in the palace’s web of political intrigue, she eventually becomes the unforgettable moonlight in the emperor’s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel, featuring a contractual revenge plot that has been meticulously planned for a long time.

14. 414 昼 Jade by Day, Heng by Night 昼如玉，夜如珩 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Jade by Day, Heng by Night 9Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 415 试 The Trial-Room Maid 试房丫鬟 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The House-Testing Maid —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 416 菀 Wan Yuan Is Your Substitute, Yet Better Than You 菀苑类卿却胜卿 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Wan Yuan Resembles Qing, Yet Surpasses Her 557Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 417 全 My Whole Family Are Occult Masters, While I'm Just a Lazy Fish 全家玄门大佬，而我咸鱼一条 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Female-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted Everyone in My Family Is a Master of the Mystical Arts, but I'm Just a Lazybones 44Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 418 剖 After Dying a Horrible Death in Childbirth, I Reject the Scumbag and Become a Fierce, Dazzling Legitimate Daughter 剖腹惨死后，拒渣男，嫡女拽又飒 Always Happy常乐Ancient Romance586k WordsOngoing Multiple characters reborn + multiple couples + long-planned schemes + sweet flirtation + happy ending In her previous life, Jiang Xin was tricked by a scoundrel and left to die in the wilderness. In the end, it was a stranger passing by who buried her. When she opens her eyes again, she rejects the scoundrel and makes sure he and his beloved white moonlight stay together forever! Somehow, she catches the attention of the Third Prince, who looks more and more familiar the longer she sees him! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Laughing] The male lead had been plotting against the female lead for a long time, [shy] seducing her in every way possible. The female lead gradually overcame her fear of marriage. The male lead is incredibly gentle and dotes on her, not treating her differently just because she's a reborn person. To him, she'll always be his little girl. So charming!

19. 419 全 My Whole Family Are Masters of the Mystical Arts, but I'm a Materialist 全家玄门大佬，而我唯物主义 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted My Whole Family Are Masters of the Mystical Arts, but I'm a Materialist 13Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 420 郡 Princess, Please Stop Using Your Powers! 郡主，请您收了神通吧！ Master Cat Jiu猫九爷Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Darling + Brief Spells + Feisty Little Princess + Exclusive Devotion + Lighthearted + A Touch of Comedy] Ruochu was the Flower Goddess of the Ninth Heaven. She took so long preparing for her reincarnation ordeal that she was kicked into the cycle of rebirth by her troublesome friend, the King of Hell, before she even had time to drink Granny Meng’s soup. After reincarnating, she became the young princess of Prince Rong’s household, with four remarkable older brothers. Her clever, ado —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was premeditated. [Attention][Attention]

21. 421 死 My Archenemy Has Had a Crush on Me Since He Was Eight 死对头他八岁就开始暗恋我 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted My Archrival Has Had a Crush on Me Since He Was Eight 18Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 422 沈 Shen Zhixu 沈知许 Is This a Fairy?这是仙女吗Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixu 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was likely premeditated; the female lead was the darling of the group since childhood.

23. 423 锦 A Heart Like Heng 锦心似蘅 Luling Lu Wenyu庐陵禄温瑜Ancient Romance754k WordsOngoing Just started ranking, so the numbers will rise later! [Intrigue, historical setting, romance, court politics, strategy, intelligent cast (not a mindless wish-fulfillment story)] He thought she was just a pawn. She thought he was a caged bird trapped in an abyss. In this game that began with lies, whoever fell in love first was destined to lose everything. “I got close to you to use you.” “I know. I got close to you to turn your scheme against you.” It turned out that all their deep affection 324Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A tale of historical romance and political intrigue—a sure bet! I humbly request your guidance, dear readers. Every foreshadowing has its clues; it's not simplistic.

24. 424 被 After My Childhood Friend Forced Me to Drink Poisoned Wine, I Became the Enemy Kingdom's Crown Princess 被竹马灌下毒酒后，我成了敌国太子妃 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted After My Childhood Friend Forced Me to Drink Poisoned Wine, I Became the Crown Prince's Consort in the Enemy Kingdom 33Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 425 王 Prince, a Brothel Isn't a Study Hall! 王爷，青楼不是自习室！ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Your Highness, a Brothel Is Not a Study Hall! 218Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 426 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves

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    This one fits the requirements perfectly, hey ⁽˙³˙⁾◟(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑) It's also really good to read.

27. 427 灌 After He Made Me Take Abortion Pills, the Scumbag Asked Who the Baby's Father Was 灌我堕胎药后，渣男又问孩子是谁的 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After He Made Me Take Abortion Pills, My Scumbag Ex Asked Who the Baby Belonged To 47Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 病 My Frail Husband Wants a Hug, but the Princess Can't Escape 病弱夫君求抱抱，娇娇公主逃不掉 Mo Jianwei墨见微44k WordsCompleted Her frail husband begs for a cuddle, but the pampered princess can't escape 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 429 错 After Flirting with the Wrong Person, I Became the Villain’s Beloved 错撩后，我成了反派心头朱砂痣 Qu Zhiyi曲知意Ancient Romance691k WordsCompleted [Brothers Fighting Over One Woman | Taking by Force | Forbidden-Romance Warning] The score was just posted, so it’ll go up, sob sob. With her devastating beauty, Song Nihuan was cast into the pleasure quarter overnight. Surrounded by wolves, she caught sight of Young Master Xie, heir to a prestigious clan. She wanted to seduce him. Even if she couldn’t make him fall for her, she could use his influence to escape her lowly status. She stopped resisting the drug’s effects and collapsed weakly into 237Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and heart-wrenching, a masterpiece, you won't regret investing in it.

30. 430 佛 Hidden Beauty Before the Buddha, the Obsessive State Preceptor Falls into Delusion 佛前藏娇，偏执国师生妄念 Mo Jianwei墨见微57k WordsCompleted A Beauty Hidden Before the Buddha, A Paranoid Imperial Preceptor's Delusions 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A long-planned, pampered little princess, sweet and doting.

31. 431 破 Breaking Through the Frost and Wind 破风霜 Plain Melody素曲Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Hua Jin was framed for regicide, and her entire family was executed. Reborn, she thought she could avoid disaster and change her family’s fate simply by keeping out of sight. Who could have guessed that not only would she fail to avoid that tyrant of an emperor, but she couldn’t get rid of him either? He even started clinging to her. Ugh! Shameless! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a personality that uses retreat as a tactic, while the male lead's long-planned scheme begins when he is reborn and comes back to find her.

32. 432 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Master-Disciple Relationship

33. 433 暴 The Tyrant's Vermilion Heartmark 暴君的掌心朱砂 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing Shen Qingci is the least remarkable legitimate daughter of the Ding’an Marquis’s household. Her birth mother died early, her stepmother is harsh, and her illegitimate younger sister is arrogant. She thought her greatest wish in life was simply to live in peace, but an imperial edict sends her into the palace as a consort to the tyrant Xiao Yan. Rumor has it the emperor is unpredictable and quick to have palace servants beaten to death. All the officials tremble before him. Shen Qingci enters the 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unrequited love, premeditated

34. 434 凤 The Phoenix Rules Over Nine Thousand Years 凤驭九千岁 Na Bao's yiyi娜寶的yiyiAncient Romance403k WordsOngoing [Eldest princess + powerful eunuch + yandere + devoted to each other + two strong leads + wild premise + alternate history] No transmigration, no rebirth, pure historical romance, and a eunuch in name only. One is the legitimate eldest princess, showered with affection. The other is the ruthless, powerful Ninth Thousand-Year Lord, who holds the court in his grasp. One is scheming, the other vicious. The world sighs: The cold-blooded King of Hell bows only to Chaoyang. The princess is noble and d 613Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Purely historical romance!!! One is a princess hiding her true strength, the other is a powerful and influential nobleman. The plot is interesting and worth watching!

35. 435 惊 What! The Handsome Man I Picked Up Is Actually the Crown Prince 惊！捡来的美男竟是太子殿下 Jun Wanyi君晚意Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, no angst, no contrived drama, no misunderstandings, not a strong heroine, a sweet little romance, love at first sight] [Easygoing beauty lover vs. cool and aloof crown prince] After transmigrating, Sui An became an ordinary villager in Baibu Village in the state of Jimo. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life there, but then someone came and told her she was the long-lost princess of Nanxing. And the handsome man she'd found on the mountain was the Crow 3.7kReads9.2Score343Shelves
36. 436 假 Pretending to Be a Lazy Beauty with Bewitching Bones, I Make the Mad Regent Dote on Me, Again and Again 假咸鱼媚骨，疯批摄政王宠宠宠 Tong Yu铜余Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Devoted Couple, One-on-One, Funny and Lighthearted, Secret Identity Revealed Later] Yun Luoyu is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue: beautiful, wealthy, and naturally alluring. She had planned to coast through half her life, but on her wedding day, she was forcibly taken by the mad Prince Regent. From then on, she became his cherished darling, the delight of his bedchamber. She plays sweet and obedient, acts cute, pouts, and cracks jokes. She becomes classmates wi 5.7kReads9.3Score705Shelves

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    [Note][Note] These are pure ancient romance novels I've collected. Upon hearing this, the man's thin lips curled slightly upwards, looking at her with a half-smile: "Little Luo Yu, are you so impatient?"

37. 437 花 Flower Demon 花妖 Cotton Flower棉花花Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives + One True Love + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles] A thousand years of longing will not go unanswered; a lifetime of devotion will never bring regret! A brilliant, resilient surgeon versus a suspicious, ruthless God of War general! Meeting him was the bond of fate from her past life, and the tribulation of this one. A tearjerking tale of a white plum blossom in the immortal realm of Qilian, a true dragon, and a snowflake reincarnated to endure a trial. The white plum 6.5kReads9.5Score1kShelves

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    🤣 The title of the first book will definitely mislead you into thinking it's a lighthearted and funny novel, but it's actually absolutely amazing! The plot isn't just full of twists and turns, but also emotionally impactful moments that will get your heart racing! The emotional parts will practically bring tears to your eyes! You absolutely can't miss it! Go read it now! 📖

38. 438 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 84.3kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves
39. 439 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.9kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    A clever cook × a refined gentleman / Everyday life / Revenge and suspense: The female lead runs a restaurant by day and becomes a secret agent by night, using food clues to solve "poisoning cases" and "locked-room disappearance cases", ultimately bringing down a powerful minister.

40. 440 皇 Imperial Noble Consort: Palace Intrigue Ends, Office Politics Begin 皇贵妃：宫斗结束，职场开始 Come, Let Me Treat You来请吃饭Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted Also known as The Imperial Noble Consort Turns the Harem into a Career-Driven Team #Harem intrigue is no match for working hard together##The imperial concubines become career women##Turn the harem into a women's MBA program# [A lovesick romantic? No! This time, Shangguan Yunzhi transforms into the harem's top career-planning guru!] In her previous life, Shangguan Yunzhi loved the emperor deeply, only to die of illness in the palace. Reborn on the day she received the imperial edict, she tears 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist unites the harem, rejects palace intrigue, and paves the way for women everywhere.

41. 441 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
42. 442 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    The Canary: The female lead has a fiancé, becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister. They have an adorable child and are secretly married.

43. 443 要 Oh No! This Time, I've Fallen for a Psycho Again 要命！这世又栽进疯批怀里 Xi Shuang Ya希霜雅Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives + Both Leads Are Chaste + Scheming Male Lead + Forced Love in the Past Life + Relentless Pursuit in This Life] Xia Miyue never imagined she would attract the attention of Zhou Yujing. She only wanted to spend her life with her childhood sweetheart, but she kept running into this Duke of Dingguo at every turn. Wasn't he supposed to be cold-hearted and indifferent to women? How was he nothing like what she'd heard? She started avoiding him, dodging him whenever she coul 154Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 444 折 Breaking Her Bewitching Bones 折她艳骨 Clear Skies天晴晴天Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Completed [Pure Historical Romance + Possessive Love + Amoral Hero with a Virtuous-Husband Side + Groveling Reunion + Dark, Angsty Romance with Sweet Moments] (Controlling! Goes mad with jealousy! Both are romantically inexperienced! A seemingly gentle but secretly dark, lovesick power minister vs. a resilient heroine who plans every step) Jiang Yu married the gentle and refined Chief Councillor. He cooked for her and combed her hair before the mirror. Because she was frail, he never went anywhe 11.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
45. 445 重 Reborn: I Dumped the Scumbag and Won Over the Cold, Cunning Prince 重生后踹渣男，撩翻冷面腹黑王爷 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance975k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into a manhua-drama and is now streaming on Hongguo, where it's a hit! Reborn to pursue her true love + revenge on the scum + ascetic minister + two cunning, powerful leads + devoted, doting husband In her previous life, she trusted Shen Mubai and died with her unborn child, taking her regrets to the grave. Reborn, Su Jin tears up her betrothal contract to become the heir apparent's wife and vows never to go near that faithless man again. Everyone says she's gone mad, 5.5kReads8.9Score595Shelves

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    The male lead has secretly loved her for many years, and after the female lead is reborn, he rushes to her side! He protects her all the way, clears away obstacles, and showers her with affection every day as he proposes to marry her!

46. 446 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.2kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
47. 447 将 The General's Young Bride Comes Down the Mountain 将军府的小媳妇儿下山啦 Duan Qiqi短七七Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Qin Su had finally been kicked down the mountain by her master after nearly stripping the Taoist temple bare. The little girl said she wasn't worried in the slightest. Her masters: We can finally breathe easy! Already lost, she somehow wandered farther and farther from home, then got herself dragged into trouble along the way. Yun Qi said, "My little girl is delicate, weak, sweet, and adorable. Fighting and killing aren't for her." Bandits: But she killed my whole family! And robbed me! The man 1.2kReads7.6Score138Shelves

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    In this book, the male and female protagonists have known each other since childhood and have definitely been planning this for a long time.

48. 448 双 A Pisces Misstep 双鱼误 Pink Cow and Horse粉色牛马13k WordsCompleted The Pisces Misunderstanding —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In both of these books, the second male lead is the type who has been plotting for a long time, and the female lead is clear-headed and not love-struck. When faced with a scumbag male lead, she turns away gracefully without looking back. In the end, the second male lead takes his place. Go read them!

49. 449 我 After I Married Someone Else, My Childhood Friend, Who Broke Off Our Engagement to Climb the Social Ladder, Went Mad 我嫁别人后，那个为攀高枝悔婚的竹马疯了。 Pink Cow and Horse粉色牛马10k WordsCompleted After I married someone else, the childhood sweetheart who broke off our engagement to climb the social ladder went mad. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 450 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 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    I absolutely love this historical romance! A cold-faced prince is ordered to capture an assassin, but he never expected his target to be the woman he's been entangled with for years. In public, he's an iron-fisted tyrant, but in private, he calls her "Little Shuang'er"; she's a charming courtesan in public, but a ruthless killer in private. The moment her disguise is revealed is both sweet and thrilling, the plot is simply irresistible! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

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