Qianshan Chake Writes So Well, I Can't Enjoy Any Other Historical Fiction 千山茶客的文笔太好，已经没有喜欢的古文了

1. 151 落 Falling Blossoms Fill Chang'an 落花满长安 Jiahe Tiantian嘉禾田田Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing [Women's redemption + female independence + strong female lead + political intrigue + marriage first, love later + domineering CEO + emperor's exclusive favor] Synopsis: Gu Jiangning, the only daughter of Jiangnan's richest man, Gu Shaoqing, is beautiful and brilliant. While trying to rescue Li Xiangjun, who is trapped in a brothel, she happens to meet Dou Bo'an, an official overseeing the Jiangnan textile industry. Her family then pushes her onto a so-called marriage alliance, all for her own g 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's so good! [Drooling][drooling] A carefree young master from a noble family falls in love with a notorious "witch," and in the end, he competes with the prince for her hand in marriage. I recommend it to everyone!

2. 152 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   Not bad either, [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added]

3. 153 开 From the Start, I Cut Down My Kin, Top the Imperial Exams, and Slay My Way Through the Court 开局先灭亲，科举中状元杀穿朝堂 Yun Huang云凰Historical578k WordsOngoing [Historical fantasy + imperial examinations + transmigration + rebirth + court politics + power struggles] Zhao Jingyu, a screenwriter with a modest reputation in the entertainment industry, watched a video about ancient male entertainers and had the misfortune of transmigrating into the body of one. He has no intention of becoming a helpless victim for others to bully. Anyone who picks on him gets wiped out! His shameless grandfather covets his body? Wiped out! His corrupt second uncle aids and 343Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Check out this book! The author's writing is great, the story is vivid, engaging, and incredibly addictive. Give it a try! 🥰❤️

4. 154 伴 The Bride’s Personal Maid 伴嫁丫鬟 Yan Su You Ni眼粟有妮Ancient Romance160k WordsCompleted In the silent depths of a grand household, fate drifts like a wisp of silk. From a maid who came with the bride to a maidservant in the study, she treads carefully at every turn, caught between schemes and growing affection. Beneath his cold exterior lies tenderness; beneath her caution, a heart beginning to stir. In the deep halls of a marquis’s household, an unspoken love quietly takes root. Love runs deep in the marquis’s manor, where schemes stretch as far as the sea. Where will she ultimate 2.5kReads7.3Score172Shelves

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   You won't regret reading this; it's a book you'll want to stay up all night to read.

5. 155 为 To Solve a Major Case, I Have to Get Close to My Nemesis 为查重案，我被迫和死对头贴贴 Cold Night, Long Light寒夜长照Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [The cold, iron-willed female deputy minister × the smooth-talking male vice minister] [An unwilling partnership decreed by imperial edict | Bickering partners solving cases together] Shen Ciwan, deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Pei Yan, vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, are the capital’s most famous rivals in government. She thinks he’s a slick-tongued, shameless rogue; he thinks she’s cold-hearted and has no human feeling. They routinely submit memorials accusing 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At first, I was curious about how the female lead would get close to her nemesis, and the synopsis was so interesting, but the more I read, the more addictive it became. 🍉

6. 156 若 If Hatred Could Become a Boat 若将恨做舟 Yi Er一尔Ancient Romance633k WordsOngoing [A vicious mad-dog girl × a sickly fox-like man] The first person Lan Huaizhen killed was her mother. The second was herself. The third... She forgot. She killed them on a whim. Back then, she swallowed her anger so her mother could survive. Now she had nothing left to hold her back. Everyone who had ever bullied them deserved to die. When she learned that the father she had never met was the one who had started all the suffering she and her mother endured, she naturally couldn't let him off. Bu 8.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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   [Sparrow's Delight] The female lead's character is truly unique. She's a character who grows and develops, not a mask-wearing, overbearing heroine. She's a bit lacking in ability, but she'll relentlessly climb the ladder whenever she gets the chance. She's a bit of a blockhead, likes to be direct, and often says incredibly touching things without considering others' feelings, making the old-fashioned male lead swoon. He's oblivious to his own self-destructive tendencies. [Admiration][Admiration] The growth storyline is compelling, the romance is captivating, investing in this is definitely worthwhile!

7. 157 琢 Carving Jade 琢玉 Blowing Flowers, Chewing Petals吹花嚼蕊Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Gentle, resilient, delicate flower × rebellious, pampered young master] [Pure historical romance + everyone’s crush + childhood sweethearts + reunited after a breakup + happy ending] The young heir of Prince Rong’s mansion, Nan Rongxuan, was a spoiled playboy, rebellious and unwilling to listen to anyone. Yet he was completely under the thumb of the delicate flower from his sworn enemy’s household, Li Shuyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. The girl he treasured above all else could 690Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Top! Top! Top! [Top Post]

8. 158 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 31.3kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves

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   Wanwan is not Wanwan. A hilarious, soul-swap, rebirth story. Wanwan and Wanwan's actions are all-consuming and satisfying. I personally love it! [Laughs] [Already hooked]

9. 159 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.4kReads6.9Score813Shelves

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   I've been rereading this book for a year now, I can't get enough of it. The author's writing is superb, it's incredibly addictive, and it has a powerful aftertaste. The story of the seemingly gentle and composed but actually ruthless Crown Prince and the shallow, illiterate peasant girl who lost both parents and lives in the streets is so good, so very good. It's initially tough on the female lead, but later it's tough on the male lead.

10. 160 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves

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    🌿These ancient romance novels won't disappoint you! 🥏"Jiang Yu, take the divorce papers and get out!" Her ex-fiancé smugly declared. Jiang Yu slapped the divorce papers across his face, and the guards from the Duke's mansion behind her bowed: "Young Miss, return to the manor. It's time to acknowledge your ancestors!" 🍑She raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Since this is a wish-fulfillment novel, then I'll fight for power!" From then on, the young lady entered the court, stirring up a storm, and outstanding men vied for her attention~ [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

11. 161 胖 The Chubby Princess Is a Great Flirt, and the Icy Prince Is Beside Himself 胖胖王妃好会撩，高冷王爷魂在飘 Gu Xi Ci故夕辞Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + punish scumbags + face-slapping + two powerful leads + both pure + marriage before love + exclusive devotion] Overnight, Yun Chuqi transmigrates from an undercover agent in the Golden Triangle into the notorious, overweight princess consort of the Yan Yu Dynasty. Thinking of her previous life, where she lived on the edge of a blade, loved her country and its people, and never had a single good day, Yun Chuqi decides she won't be a workhorse in this life. She wants to lie flat and 2.7kReads8.2Score284Shelves
12. 162 北 Beichen Has Zhi: Eternal Light in a Burning World 北辰有芷：烬世长明 Blade in the Flowers花间提刀Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Pocket dimension + both are virgins, 1v1 + protective + strong heroine + transmigration + always gets even + not mindless wish fulfillment, not mindless wish fulfillment, not mindless wish fulfillment] [Note: No love at first sight, no meek and delicate heroine, no cloying flirting, no blushing and heart-racing at every turn] [Heads-up: Strong heroine story. The male lead is weak and frustrated early on. This is not the traditional regent setup, so please take note.] [The male lead will grow st 1kReads7.2Score122Shelves
13. 163 与 I Fell for Him After Joining Forces with the Scheming Prince 与腹黑皇子结盟后，我动了真情 The Crab from the Conrad Family康拉德家的螃蟹Ancient Romance301k WordsOngoing Lin Wanqing, a history major, never imagined that an unearthed jade cicada would pull her into a game of strategy from a thousand years ago. She becomes Shen Qingyi, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister of Works, caught in an impossible position. In this imperial capital, where rules are strict, she meets Xiao Lin. He is the least favored of the fourth princes, yet he has the gentlest smile. Everyone says the Fourth Highness is like a spring breeze, a rare and virtuous prince. 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Gentle yet cunning

14. 164 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    I've admired this guy for years, and he's still my ideal man.

15. 165 笑 Laugh at Her for Being a Widow? She's the Regent King's One Regret 笑她寡妇？可她是摄政王的意难平 White Mist白雾Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, her husband, Pei Tingning, went into the wrong room and ended up with one of the maids. Three months later, he supposedly died in battle, and she wore mourning clothes for him for three years. Then, on the anniversary of his death, she heard his warm voice through the wall, laced with mockery. That was when she learned that his supposed twin brother, Pei Tingyan, was actually her husband in disguise. He had already married the maid as his second wife. Three years of agony 993Reads6.0Score205Shelves

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    Bai Wu's new novel is absolutely fantastic! The female lead was raised by the aloof and unattainable second male lead, but he was initially very cold towards her. Later, the female lead ran away and married the original male lead. Three years later, the widowed female lead reunites with the second male lead. It's a story of a powerful figure bowing down to a more submissive, guiding relationship...

16. 166 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good, and it moved me.

17. 167 长 There Was Once a Young Man in Chang'an ("A Thousand Miles of High Towers, Untouched by Wind or Snow") 长安曾有少年郎（“高台千里，勿沾风雪”） A Sen阿森Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Revenge and court intrigue + childhood sweethearts + tragic palace romance + maximum angst] [Loyal young general VS coldhearted heiress bent on revenge VS gentle, devoted emperor. A tangled love between three people, with heartbreak that cuts to the bone] Qing Ru'an's life was buried beneath the fire that raged through the snowstorm that year. Her entire family was slaughtered, both her parents were gone, and the Qing family, the richest in Zizhou, was reduced to ruins overnight. The once-proud 3.3kReads9.4Score784Shelves

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    You can read these few books.

18. 168 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel filled with political intrigue and heartbreak is here! The female lead, though blind, is sharp-witted and intelligent throughout, far from a weakling. She goes into hiding in the capital to seek revenge, engaging in a power struggle with the emperor. The emperor can see through everything, but he falls for the female lead. Revenge, court intrigue, and a tumultuous love story are all included. The opening is well-developed, and the plot twists are frequent. Fans of strong female leads in historical romance should definitely check it out!

19. 169 妩 A Shadow Without a Trace 妩影妩踪 Mumu Writes at Leisure木木等闲写Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, soul transmigration, substitute romance, two first loves, a general who takes what he wants, obsessive male lead, two men vying for one woman, tragic historical romance, court intrigue, household power struggles, a heroine who saves herself, legitimate daughter, playing the fool to fool the tiger, careful planning at every turn] One night as husband and wife, half a lifetime of old dreams. Deep in Shen Lingwu's heart was Xie Zhilan, the gentle and refined young man she once lov 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unresolved feelings for her unrequited love, a substitute trapped in deep affection. His gentleness is all a replica, sometimes close, sometimes distant, a series of tentative steps, a conscious yet succumbing to despair, loving without realizing it, a taut, agonizing struggle. She is a shadow, her heart filled with misplaced affection, caught in a dilemma, with nowhere to escape. The obsessive second male lead witnesses all the grievances, his heart full of favoritism, coming only for her. The old moon lingers, the substitute remains nameless, three obsessions, countless love tribulations, a powerful aftertaste.

20. 170 金 On the Golden Throne, He Returned Through Wind and Snow 金銮殿上，他从风雪里回来了 Xu Zhi绪至18k WordsCompleted In the Hall of Golden Chimes, He Returned Through Wind and Snow 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fate has laid the groundwork; all reunions are foreshadowed.

21. 171 初 After Meeting an Embroiderer in Youzhou, I Learned That Women Can Be Fierce and Unyielding Too 初遇幽州绣娘，方知女子亦可有铮铮锋芒 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted After Meeting an Embroiderer from Youzhou, I Learned That Women, Too, Can Have Unyielding Strength 8Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 权 Every Powerful Official Falls at Her Feet 权臣皆是裙下臣 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted All the Powerful Ministers Are at Her Feet 8Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 跪 I Kneel to Renounce My Title as Prince, Leave the Imperial Clan for Good, and Marry My Divorced Wife 跪辞亲王之位，永除皇籍娶休妻 Xu Zhi绪至Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted I Kneel to Renounce My Title as Prince, Leave the Imperial Family for Good, and Marry My Divorced Wife 4Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, high intelligence and strategic thinking.

25. 175 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Rebirth] [Pocket Dimension] [Revenge] [Sweet Romance] The first season of the animated series The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Takes Her Radiant Beauty Into Her Own Hands is now available on Hongguo and Douyin. This success is all thanks to your support, dear readers. Ziwei bows in gratitude! In her previous life, she fell into the water and lay unconscious for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she learned she was to marry the heir of a marquis's household. 15.5kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
26. 176 天 The Sky Is Falling! My Archrival and I Transmigrated Together! 天塌了，我和死对头一起穿越了！ No Ordinary Visitor, Stunning as a Wild Goose不是人间惊鸿客Ancient Romance658k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Bickering Couple + Sweet Romance + Academic Overachievers] Lin Ningning and Xie Yu have been rivals since kindergarten. She gets full marks in science, while he reigns supreme in the humanities. She scores 99, and he always gets 100. She thinks he's her archenemy and wishes she could escape this nightmare even by traveling through time. Then, just before the college entrance exams, she crashes into him. The two of them transmigrate together. To the Yun Dynasty. He transforms 1.4kReads8.8Score345Shelves

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    My nemesis and I traveled through time together.

27. 177 孤 An Orphaned Girl Takes the Family Reins: Ruling the Realm from the Inner Chambers 孤女承家：从后宅定天下 Li Mingjiu李明玖Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [A score of 6.9 on May 25, 2026. A special milestone, and here's hoping it rises! A strong female lead, a cast where everyone shines, no one is reborn, and there is no System] Who says women are inferior to men? Why be confined to the inner courtyards and their rivalries? Women have a world of their own to conquer. Her father and brother returned victorious, only for their deaths to be announced. When their coffins came home, she became an orphan overnight. Everyone laughed at her for having no 16Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Liu Renzi, an orphan from the Bo family, shoulders the burden of her crumbling family business after her father and brothers are killed in battle. She persuades her aunts to set aside their prejudices and support her through the difficult times; her loyal servants protect her with unwavering devotion, never abandoning her even in the face of perilous circumstances; Liu Renlian shares a deep sisterly bond with her, warming her through the cold years; and Cao Xianhuan repays her kindness with utmost sincerity, becoming her strongest support. Liu Dezhi (a petty man who gains power) and Wang Huixin (whose scheming efforts are in vain) ultimately end up with nothing in their struggle against her.

28. 178 病 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.4kReads8.0Score235Shelves

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    I recommend this book; if you like that kind of thing, you can check it out. It's an ensemble piece and not too angsty.

29. 179 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥Historical Fiction🔥Political Intrigue🔥Highly Recommended! I love Lingdang's liveliness, Jinshu's gentleness, and Aqing's line: "The Second Young Master's kindness is all hidden." (So touching!) The writing style is superb! [Please update more frequently!]

30. 180 和 Ordered to Marry My Mortal Enemy 和死对头奉旨成婚 West House Void西屋虚Ancient Romance484k WordsCompleted [Arch-enemies + an imperial betrothal + loving and fighting each other] [1v1, both leads are pure] Gou Yunzhuang's surname was Gou. No matter how you said it, it always sounded like an insult. Everyone in the capital knew that the Princess of Jiangdong and Prince Jin couldn't stand each other. As children, they fought from the imperial palace's royal garden to Taiye Lake, then from Taiye Lake to Empress's Zhaoning Palace. They knelt before the Empress and made peace, only to walk outside, roll i 11.1kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    Those with good writing skills should definitely read these books.

31. 181 云 Ode to the Milky Way 云汉赋 Lingyun Xiao凌云啸Ancient Romance203k WordsOngoing [Alternate Western Han Dynasty | Sweet and Bittersweet Romance | Court Intrigue] “If we meet again in another life, may we be joined as branches. If we return to this world, may we be husband and wife. If we cannot be together in life, may we be together forever after death.” Behind these few words lies a love unknown to the world. Only when their tombs were opened a century later did this secret romance from the Han dynasty finally come to light. Like ink, a deep love will be remembered on silk —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this one too. The writing is really good, with a classical feel that is reminiscent of the Han Dynasty. The war and political struggles are also very well written. If you like angst and slow-paced stories, you should check it out!

32. 182 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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    #Heroes of Chaotic Times, Strong Female Leads, No Mary Sues or Overly Sensible Characters Recommended: [Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed, Who Understands! This ancient romance novel featuring twin sisters seeking revenge is incredibly addictive! A massacre of their entire family forces twin sisters to flee separately. The elder sister is confined to the palace, concealing her talents and navigating the vortex of imperial power to survive; the younger sister roams the martial world, proud and unyielding, wielding a sharp blade, waiting for her chance. The world believes they have perished in the flames, but little do they know, beneath the bloodshed, the twin flowers will bloom once more. No love-struck fools, no overly sanctimonious characters, clear distinctions between gratitude and resentment, and intricately interwoven power struggles. The substitute marriage is merely a disguise; revenge is their true intention. [Bloodstained Family] is currently being serialized. Come and follow these sisters' path of revenge!

33. 183 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Princess Consort Flees While Pregnant, and Prince Jing Goes Wild Chasing Her 炮灰王妃揣崽跑路，靖王追疯了 My Little Vegetable Garden我的小菜园Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Overnight, Yun Mengshu transmigrates into the body of Princess Consort Jing and discovers she is merely a pawn in the struggle for imperial power. Prince Jing’s cold distance hides nothing but political scheming. The original owner was so obsessed with him that she plotted to get pregnant, only to receive abortion medicine he had prepared for the woman he truly loved. Yun Mengshu decisively divorces him and flees the capital in the dead of night, risking everything to protect the child in her 7.9kReads8.0Score1.1kShelves

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    For those sisters suffering from a reading slump after finishing "The Poisonous Empress of the General's Family" and "The Eldest Daughter's Marriage," I've discovered a similarly captivating historical romance novel about revenge and political intrigue! Tomato is serializing "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed," a delicately written and meticulously plotted story—a perfect substitute for the typical "Tea Mountain Tea Guest" style! A loyal noble family is stained with blood, and the twin sisters, having escaped death, lie low for eight years. One enters the inner palace to manipulate hearts and control the court, while the other wields military power on the frontier. The two women orchestrate a dual-track scheme, each step concealing deadly traps. The writing style is delicate and atmospheric, skillfully weaving foreshadowing and character development. The villains are all deeply cunning and shrewd, avoiding mindless face-slapping moments. Each revenge plot is intricately linked, transcending the inner palace to encompass the court, noble families, and the frontier. The female protagonist is clear-headed, independent, and not driven by romance; she patiently plots and schemes her revenge amidst bloodshed. The logic is meticulous, and the plot twists are frequent. If you enjoy the high-IQ revenge and political intrigue style of "Tea Mountain Tea Guest," simply search the title to read it for free!

34. 184 百 The Hundred Demon Manual 百妖谱 Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox wander the world, laughing and arguing along the way. White demons, countless affairs, and every kind of human emotion: a world of strange wonders and the warmth and hardships of human life. 10.4kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves

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    I've saved some to read later.

35. 185 写 A Guide to Chinese Civilization for the Stars 写给星际的华夏文明说明书 No Book Lasts Forever天下无不散之书Sci-Fi & Apocalypse375k WordsCompleted Interstellar civilization sees Earth as a playground, while the people of Blue Star have been reduced to NPC data? Chen Buming, a graduate student in history, transmigrated into a good-for-nothing crushed by fear and awakened the ability to create dungeons. He rejected the usual paths of combat and puzzle-solving, instead wielding five thousand years of Chinese culture as his blade... His dungeons had no monsters, only Tang poetry and Song lyrics. His weapon was no mecha, but five thousand years 730Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    This is a colonized blue planet, where civilization has withered and everyone lives as an NPC, barely surviving. Until someone begins to use a lost art to create "rebellion instances".

36. 186 绝 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 Free Ash Gray自由的烟灰色Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4.5kReads8.2Score376Shelves
37. 187 聆 Listening to the Spring Tide 聆春潮 Xing Yebai行夜白Ancient Romance907k WordsOngoing Fake Siblings | Love by Force | The Untouchable Falls Madly in Love | She Runs, He Chases | Sweet and Angsty | An Intense Push and Pull Between One Man and One Woman Yun Luan was Shen Zhiheng's canary, kept in the palm of his hand. He spoiled and cherished her in every way, but refused to give her freedom. She had once begged him softly, calling him Brother and pleading with him to let her go for old times' sake. He gripped her chin, amusement in his eyes. "We share no blood. Who are you calling 6.3kReads8.8Score490Shelves

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    What a coincidence! I used to love Xie Jingxing's book too. I've seen so many people recommending good books, so I'm also going to return one of my current favorites: pseudo-siblings, forced marriage.

38. 188 饥 In a Year of Famine, I Take Concubines and Eat Meat with Daily Intel 饥荒年，我用每日情报，纳妾吃肉 There Is a Fire in the Woods林中有火Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (Ancient famine setting + action-packed wish fulfillment + laid-back hunting + conquering the realm) When Su Ming woke up, he had transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing in an ancient era of famine. The man had squandered the family fortune, even selling off the few acres of farmland. Luckily, his older brother and sister-in-law looked after him, keeping him from starving to death and allowing him to scrape by. Starting out amid natural disasters, Su Ming awakened an intelligence Syste 96.2kReads7.5Score5.6kShelves
39. 189 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A tale of power struggles and intrigue, amidst a chaotic world where one woman offers herself as a dowry, and the other promises her the throne. At six, she was made Crown Prince; at eight, he became the heir apparent; at twelve, she ascended the throne. Yan Xi, prophesied by sorcerers to be the "prosperous ruler of Yan," is also a puppet queen bound by a blood oath. When the royal family's blade is pressed against her throat, when her father's dying words become shackles, she is forced to swear before the dragon bed, "I will never shed the blood of my own family, or I will surely die young." At fifteen, facing national crisis, she travels alone north to seek an alliance, only to encounter her most dangerous adversary—the overlord, Prince Jin Mian. "The marriage is not yet finalized, the engagement can be dissolved." His casual remark severs her childhood sweetheart's fate, forcing her to become his bride as the queen. Intrigues rage in the court; beneath the alliance, hidden arrows lurk. The two kings, under the guise of marriage, play a game of chess, and rely on each other. Until internal strife reignited in Yan, and the Northern Barbarians slaughtered three cities, she finally realized: "Wolves will always feed on meat; pursuing evil is their nature. Only slaughter can stop them!" She slaughtered the royal family. She destroyed the Northern Barbarians and overthrew the dynasty! When the blood oath was broken and the Phoenix Power was reborn, she thought she had finally broken free of her constraints, only to find herself trapped in a game disguised as love and responsibility! And the game of chess with Jin Mian, from the Yan-Jin marriage alliance to the end of the chaotic era! It turns out the sharpest sword is never the only one sharp! Watch how the two saints join hands, on the ruins, to play a game of chess for the world, ushering in an unprecedented golden age!

40. 190 重 After I Was Reborn, the Scumbag Became My Own Brother 重生后渣男成了我亲哥 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance26k WordsCompleted After I Was Reborn, the Scumbag Became My Biological Brother —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Rebirth & Revenge + Pseudo-Siblings + Wife-Chasing Hell] Jiang Yao died in the cold palace, the sound of Xiao Huan's icy voice still echoing in her ears: "Jiang has defiled the palace, sentenced to death." She was the prime minister's legitimate daughter, his childhood sweetheart and fiancée. To save him, she submitted to his enemy, bearing eternal infamy, helping him reclaim his throne. But on the day he ascended the throne, the empress he appointed was not her. Reborn, she became Shen Li, the daughter of a merchant, only wanting to avenge her husband and enjoy the pleasures of life! But upon entering the palace, she was cornered by Xiao Huan, his voice tender and affectionate: "Sister, I've been searching for you for so many years." Jiang Yao: ??? The scumbag turned brother? She's not playing this role anymore! But why is Xiao Huan's gaze towards her increasingly strange? Why does her gentle and refined fiancé, Xie Zhi'an, always step forward to protect her in times of danger? It wasn't until her wedding day that she learned this rebirth was all part of a long-planned, gentle deception... 7

41. 191 黑 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 Stubborn Old Rock顽固臭石头Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient saying for a lifetime!

42. 192 嫡 Secret Schemes 嫡谋 Yun Shiye云弑夜Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was the Yun family’s eldest legitimate daughter, yet held in low regard by her family. Even the servants bullied her, and her mother couldn’t save her. When she woke once more, she was cold and cunning, her smile captivating all, her fury chilling the seas. Behind a kindly facade, she was the world’s greatest assassin, commanding the winds and clouds and ruling with power that reached the heavens! Now that the useless legitimate daughter has been reborn, everyone who hurt or tormented her wi 11.1kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    These are also hidden gems.

43. 193 与 Plotting with You 与君谋 Yiran亦然Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted In her past life, she loved him with all her heart and never looked at another man. She never imagined he would have her entire Rong family executed, poison their own son, and slaughter everyone else. Reborn, she uses cunning to make him divorce her, then turns ruthless and cold, destroying his empire step by step. She never expected the scumbag to regret everything and try to marry her again. No chance! But this time, before she even has to act, someone at her side has already stepped in to dea 12.1kReads9.3Score981Shelves
44. 194 农 The Little Country Doctor 农家小医娘 Twisting an Orchid Finger兰花指捻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The heroine usually enjoys reading novels, but, oddly enough, the heroine of this novel was also named Su Siqing. If she hadn't known that no one she knew wrote fiction, she'd have started wondering whether she'd offended someone who had written an entire novel just to insult her. Then she transmigrated into the book... She learned that the original owner was an unloved daughter of the Su family and had constantly abused Lin Jingnian's children. After transmigrating, she felt sorry for them and 13.3kReads9.4Score518Shelves
45. 195 窃 The Book of Stolen Lives 窃命书 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this book, A Book of Ashes and Joy, premieres at 12:15 a.m. on February 13. If you're interested, keep an eye out! [Regains control after being possessed | Not a wish-fulfillment story | Plot-driven | Light ensemble cast] Lin Ruochu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, was possessed during her coming-of-age ceremony at fifteen. The transmigrated woman, sold off by a System, used every means to “win over” the young heir of a marquis's estate. She turned e 37.6kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    From a puppet at the mercy of others to a queen in control, this story is a high-octane tale of triumphs, outwitting scumbags, tearing apart scheming women, and using the system to turn the tables – one thrilling moment after another!

46. 196 夺 You Steal My Fortune to Support Your Cousin? Reborn, I’ll Offer the Whole Clan as Sacrifice 夺我气运养表妹？重生送全族祭天 Tang Zhaozhao棠炤炤Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted Also known as ‘They Stole My Fortune to Raise Their Cousin, and My Brother-Obsessed Mother Wept at the Wrong Grave.’ Chu Mingyue spent her whole life as a human fortune battery, and died because of her brother-obsessed mother’s schemes. Her lucky-star fortune and status as the Marquis’s legitimate daughter were also stolen and given to her ungrateful cousin from her maternal uncle’s family. Even after death, her soul was imprisoned and sacrificed to Heaven in a soul-crushing ritual, so she could 576Reads7.0Score111Shelves

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    The female protagonist was killed by a demonic woman who used her brother's power to change her fate. She was reborn with a long beak, ruthless and taciturn, and went on a killing spree!

47. 197 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves

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    Turned into a human pig on her wedding day, her entire family killed in battle and exterminated? A top-tier modern female assassin is reborn with a script, tearing up the Crown Prince's marriage certificate in front of everyone at her wedding! Ding! An omniscient and omnipotent God's perspective and max-level medical and poison skills are ready! To protect her seven powerful brothers in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she decides to use her past life's memories and assassin's instincts to start a massive cycle of "intercepting villains' resources, assassinating opposing forces, and binding herself to the Ninth Prince to build her career"—a cycle of ruthless revenge. [Please follow]

48. 198 公 The Princess Arrives 公主嫁到 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [The scheming, sickly Duke of Wei VS the human lucky charm, the Grand Princess] Wei Lin, the legitimate son of the Duke of Wei, had been struck by a deadly poison. Rumors in the capital said he would not live much longer. A master at Xiangguo Temple read a birth chart and declared that Grand Princess Nankang was Wei Lin’s fated match, destined to help him turn danger into safety. Wei Lin’s mother then begged the emperor to marry the Grand Princess to her son. Grand Princess Nankang had been luck 3.6kReads9.2Score320Shelves

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    "The Princess Arrives" is amazing! Palace intrigue and domestic power struggles combined with a reversal of fortune—it's packed with satisfying moments and incredibly addictive!

49. 199 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Provoked the Most Powerful Yandere 穿越后我招惹了最强病娇 Su Moran苏默然Ancient Romance216k WordsOngoing The 21st-century prodigy Liu Yitang transmigrates into the body of a farmer’s daughter, only to be taken to the century-old Cui estate as a candidate for concubinage. Give in? Never. She plans to escape, but accidentally draws the attention of Cui Yanzhi, the Cui family’s notorious playboy sixth young master. He always wears a half-mask gilded in gold. Dressed in finery and making a show of himself, he nevertheless “happens” to reach out and save her whenever she is on the brink of disaster. Jus 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A genius girl, Liu Yitang, transmigrates into the body of a peasant girl. Her plan to escape unexpectedly attracts the attention of Cui Yanzhi, the notoriously spoiled sixth master of the Cui family. Spoiled, obsessive, and arrogant are his labels, but little do they know his true identity is enough to intimidate all. However, the young man is captivated by the peasant girl, becoming her devoted, ever-present companion. No misunderstandings or melodramatic plot twists, just pure enjoyment—it captures the delicate charm of classic Chinese fiction!

50. 200 攻 After My Conquest Failed and I Switched Targets, He Turned Dark and Fell in Love with Me 攻略失败切换目标后，他黑化了，爱我了 Rao Yue娆月13k WordsCompleted After My Conquest Failed, I Switched Targets. He Went Dark and Fell in Love with Me 5.3kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! The male lead is a cold and aloof immortal with a hidden yandere side, while the second male lead is a cunning and overtly seductive villain who forces love! Ahhh~ So exhilarating! A gloomy male ghost bows down and willingly submits to love! A battleground of rivals and a wife-chasing hell—super exciting! A high-and-mighty flower falls from grace, a succubus fox becomes corrupted and forces love, and a scheming, wronged puppy-like man and a green tea are vying for her attention! The status of the main wife and the behavior of the mistress—hehehe! The first book with multiple male leads, let's make our lives better than anything else! A fantasy novel with a wife-chasing hell, extremely captivating! A battleground of rivals! The pinnacle of yandere! Both the male lead and the second male lead are incredibly charismatic! The male lead also has various alluring details! Both the male lead and the second male lead are jealous and cunning! The main wife's status and the behavior of a mistress! A cold and aloof immortal falls from grace for love, a cunning and powerful demon lord is beautiful, strong, tragic, and insane! A top-tier immortal novel! The second horror game instance features a younger, seemingly innocent but actually cunning and manipulative male protagonist who becomes the big boss, transforming into various versions of the female lead—yes, he seduces her and forces himself upon her. In reality, it's all premeditated; a skilled hunter often appears as the prey.

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