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. 201 误 I Wandered into a Horror Instance, but Insisted It Was an Otome Game 误入恐怖副本，我却坚称这是乙游 Rao Yue娆月17k WordsCompleted I Got Trapped in a Horror Game, but I Insisted It Was a Dating Sim 1.7kReads—Score100Shelves
2. 202 状 The Top Scholar's Sweet Wife! She Woke Up at Midnight and Said She Loved Me 状元小娇妻！半夜醒来说爱我 Qing Huang Mo Bai青荒墨白7k WordsCompleted The Top Scholar’s Darling Wife! She Wakes in the Middle of the Night and Says She Loves Me —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A combination of a shrewd and cunning scholar and a dashing prince, each with their own strengths.

3. 203 宫 Deep in the Palace, She Speaks Not; Qingyan Makes No Contest 宫深不语，清晏不争 Winter Is No Time for Reading冬天不是读书天Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted She was the daughter of an ordinary civil official in the capital, from a modest family, neither favored nor ambitious. All she wanted was a quiet life: to marry into an ordinary household and spend her days in a little courtyard. But when an imperial edict called for a selection of palace women, she had no way to refuse and was forced to enter the towering red walls of the palace, where every step was fraught with danger. Others entered the palace seeking favor, power, and glory for their famil 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Look here, investing won't hurt.

4. 204 凤 Phoenix of the New Moon 凤朔 Frost-Tongued Spirit Eyes霜语灵眸Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Feng Shuo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short stories, classical Chinese

5. 205 漠 Wild Geese Returning from the Northern Desert 漠北归鸿 Frost-Tongued Spirit Eyes霜语灵眸9k WordsCompleted The Returning Swan of the Northern Desert 2Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 曾 You Once Saw Me Through 曾渡我 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Fantastical Romance297k WordsOngoing No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. How could the fox spirit A Xuan’s start not be a complete disaster? For now, the male lead is the Demon Lord, but he loves Grandmaster Immortal Zhenli. For now, the second male lead is her master, but he also loves Grandmaster Immortal Zhenli. For now, the third male lead... Huh? There is no third male lead! And thirty thousand years ago, the Demon Lord killed Grandmaster Immortal Zhenli. A Xuan finally can’t help complaining. What kind of musty old roman 8.9kReads8.9Score898Shelves

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   Fei Da's new work! I don't need to say more about her writing style! It's amazing! Go read it now!

7. 207 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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   A female protagonist who disguises herself as a man to solve cases; she has no romantic ambitions.

8. 208 被 My Former Fiancé, Whom I Tortured Body and Soul, Is Reborn 被我虐身虐心的前未婚夫重生了 Lazy Cat Who Doesn't Eat Fish不吃鱼的懒猫Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing [Theatrical, sweet-on-the-outside scheming heroine x jealous, love-brained hero] (Mutual firsts + pure escapist fantasy in an alternate setting + unserious political intrigue + the hero gets hurt + a little chasing-the-heroine-after-losing-her + a touch of forced love + happy ending) On the second day after returning to the marquis’s manor disguised as his daughter, Wei Chenyu inexplicably gets a fiancé. Even more inexplicably, she receives a mission to win him over. Wei Chenyu looks at the miss 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's quite good; it's a rebirth novel where the male protagonist is reborn.

9. 209 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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   If you enjoy tragic emperors like those in "Royal Nirvana," Li Yuanjin will definitely leave you heartbroken. He was gentle and kind, yet he became emaciated from imprisonment in a secluded garden. His beloved Empress Liang Anqi died tragically in a palace coup, clutching her child, while he died holding the rabbit lantern he had made for his sister when she was eight. The entire book review section was filled with tears when he died. The family storyline was far more heart-wrenching than the romantic one.

10. 210 我 My Inner-Court Rivalry System Has a Bug 我的宅斗系统BUG了 The Plot Doesn't Take the Night Road剧情不走夜路41k WordsCompleted My Household Intrigue System Has a Bug 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has no angst, only joy. It's perfect for anyone looking for a bit of fun.

11. 211 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    The writing is impeccable, the plot is unconventional, a palace intrigue drama with a complex and often tragic love story, a classic tale of palace power struggles, and a story full of angst and intrigue. The female protagonist cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals while seeking revenge in the palace. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women are involved in the power struggles? This novel depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court intrigue and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a story of two virgins; the female protagonist experiences a tumultuous love story with the male lead and the second male lead.

12. 212 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.7kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves

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    I'm a very picky person, and I've read all five books in the "Thousand Mountains Tea Master" series. These dozen or so books are comparable in quality, with interesting, fresh plots, perfect pacing, and all happy endings. Go for it!

13. 213 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 217.1kReads9.6Score24.3kShelves
14. 214 燕 Swallowsong 燕子声声里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted At five, Shen Guiyan could recite the Thousand Character Classic. At six, she played the qin and composed her own music. At seven, she wrote poetry while burning incense. At eight, she was betrothed to the son of the serving chancellor. Everyone said she had been born with a phoenix jade in her mouth and was destined for a blessed life. But then a woman arrived from the modern world, turning Shen Guiyan’s haughty younger sister into a clever and vivacious girl. She stole Shen Guiyan’s husband, 286Reads7.7Score—Shelves
15. 215 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves
16. 216 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.9kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves
17. 217 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves
18. 218 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 28.9kReads9.6Score3.4kShelves
19. 219 羲 The Tale of Xihe: Captured, I Became the Enemy Emperor’s Empress 羲河传：被俘后，我成了敌国皇后 Lord Lingchun翎春君Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted [Fallen Princess vs. Unhinged Crown Prince] When a nation falls and a family is destroyed, a ruler is duty-bound to die with his country. But what should a princess do? Princess Xihe was willful and arrogant in her youth. At sixteen, her country fell and her family was killed. Alone, she struggled to survive in a world of chaos while protecting the six-year-old heir. She met a general from the enemy nation. He took her for an ordinary young woman and fell in love with her, but how could she forg 32.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves
20. 220 忘 The Tribulation of the Forgotten River 忘川劫 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted [“Cold and ruthless God of War” Moxi VS “Heartless Stone Spirit” Sansheng] “If you can catch me, I’ll be yours!” She is the Three-Life Spirit Stone by the River of Forgetfulness, beside the other shore’s flowers, guiding souls through the consequences of their deeds. He is the renowned God of War of the Nine Heavens, with no room for personal feelings, devoted only to all living beings. A stone has no heart, and a warrior no tenderness. Though they are worlds apart, a casual remark binds them to 28.4kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves
21. 221 满 The Court Hears My Thoughts: I Slack Off and Enjoy the Gossip! 满朝文武听我心声，我摆烂吃瓜！ Drinking Wine and Listening to the Rain饮酒听雨Ancient Romance738k WordsCompleted [Everyone Can Hear Her Thoughts + Goofy Comedy + Gossip + Doing the Bare Minimum] This is not a no-romance story! There isn’t much focus on romance, though, and the male lead isn’t human! If you’re okay with that, come on in! After finally becoming the daughter of a respectable family in ancient times, she’s determined to treasure this wonderful life! After transmigrating, Lin Mo spends over a decade living like a lazy fish, planning to keep it that way. But her father worries she’ll starve, so 61.3kReads9.5Score90kShelves
22. 222 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
23. 223 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 310.8kReads9.5Score42.4kShelves

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    This book is also very good; it's one of only two books besides "Thousand Mountains Tea Master" that I can't forget after finishing it. 💕

24. 224 寒 A Cold Light Appears in the World 寒光现世 Endless Dark Shadows玄影绵绵Ancient Romance100k WordsOngoing Han Guang Xian Shi is a fantasy novel set in another world. Cultivators are divided into seven ascending ranks: Zhe, Jie, Hun, Zong, Tian, Zun, and Shen. Each rank has four ascending stages: Pure, Radiant, Mystic, and Gifted. The world is now divided into three kingdoms: Qingying, Minggu, and Yueshang. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Original work enthusiast]

25. 225 金 After I Handed My Golden Finger Over to the State, I Got a Government Job 金手指上交国家之后我有编制了 Add Three Lines to the Door门加三行Modern Romance773k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it'll go up later. A story about strengthening the nation, with a heroine who's basically a tool. After a car accident, Luo Ying was not only unharmed, but suddenly gained a golden finger that let her travel between different planes. Only after actually traveling to another plane did she confirm it was real. The first thing she did was contact her country. The things she brought back from different planes helped her country soar to new heights. 743Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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    The theater is for you to see

26. 226 逍 The Thirteen Carefree Swords 逍遥十三剑 Carefree from Carefree Mountain Villa逍遥山庄任逍遥Martial Arts225k WordsOngoing Xiaoyao heads down the mountain and meets Chenxi, saving Ling Feng. He never expects that overnight, his Thirteen Swords of Xiaoyao will become famous throughout the martial world, drawing the leaders of Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, and Kunlun to challenge him. Then the Demon Clan’s Underworld King appears and wounds Xiaoyao. The Xiaoyao Token recognizes its master and reforges the Thirteen Swords of Xiaoyao, making him the overlord of the martial world. He brings the Four Great Elders under his comma 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No one else could do it.

27. 227 鼎 The Fate-Weaver Beneath the Cauldron 鼎下织命者 Wang Xiu Who Loves Winter Jujubes喜欢冬枣的王修Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Lin Yan, who becomes Zhao Hua after transmigrating, is a modern graduate student in history. After touching an ancient bronze ding, he transmigrates to the State of Zhao at the end of the Warring States period, bearing the supernatural ability known as “Weaving Fate.” By touching objects, he can sense faint “threads of fate” and slightly alter the course of minor events, but he cannot change the core destiny of things. Overusing his ability brings backlash. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check it out, highly recommended.

28. 228 遗 The Glass Mirror in the Will 遗嘱里的琉璃镜 Wang Xiu Who Loves Winter Jujubes喜欢冬枣的王修12k WordsCompleted The Glass Mirror in the Will —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 狐 The Fox Demon Above, the Young Master Below 狐妖在上，公子在下 Jiang Yuexing绛玥星Fantastical Romance85k WordsOngoing Shen Du, the young master of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, has two great wishes in life: First, to marry his cousin Lin Wanqing. Second, to be a useless wastrel who lazes around and lives off others. But fate has other plans. After he casually picks up an injured white fox in the suburbs, his life takes a strange turn. The white fox transforms into a stunningly beautiful young woman. Insisting she must repay his kindness, she shamelessly disguises herself as a man, sneaks into the academy, an 2Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 陛 The Emperor's Sinner in His Palm 陛下的掌心罪女 Mei Xin Yan Zi莓心妍子Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted He took in the daughter of a convicted minister. The young lady had a sharp tongue, but when she acted sweet, she was far too tempting... But Zhong Heng had already outlived two empresses. Even if he liked this one... all he could do was hold her close and cherish her for a little while... breathe in her fragrance... maybe steal a kiss by force at most Hmph, he sounded like a eunuch... Leng Yuechai sat up, her hair mussed and bits of dried grass clinging to it. “Who are you?” “Are you hungry 164Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is fast-paced and concise, with no filler. From the iconic scene of the female criminal snatching steamed buns when she was hungry to the famous scene of the emperor's obsessive love for his wife, every chapter has a new surprise. The intrigue of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles is perfectly balanced with the sweet and romantic daily life. It gets more and more exciting as you go on!

31. 231 春 Spring Dust 春尘 Three Thousand Worlds, May the Winds Rise and Waters Surge浮世三千风生水起Modern Romance59k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoxi’s mother has died, and one mystery after another unfolds. What kind of trap has a family spanning three generations stepped into, and who is whose vessel? The terrifying nature of high-tech criminals sends a chill down your spine. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you have ever lost someone, if you have ever suddenly burst into tears on a familiar street, read this book; it will give you the gentlest embrace.

32. 232 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Lord Grand Secretary, Go Easy on the Biting 穿越到古代，首辅大人轻点咬 Shun Yiyi顺宜益Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing [Two powerful leads, one-on-one romance + Household and palace intrigue + Face-slapping the scum] Everyone in the capital knows that the Marquis's family has taken in a young lady from the countryside. They say she's sallow, scrawny, uncouth, and completely unsuited for high society. Her stepmother is waiting to laugh at her, her stepsister is waiting to use her as a stepping stone, and every noblewoman in the capital is waiting to humiliate her at the palace banquet. But who could have guessed. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No saintly, naive, or overly sweet characters; even the supporting roles are adorable!

33. 233 讹 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 362Reads6.9Score104Shelves

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    Light and enjoyable, well-written, with a smart and unique female lead. Perfect for stress relief.

34. 234 星 The Stars Fall, Yet the Sword Endures 星辰落尽剑未央 Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted Feng Luoluo's ideal life: work as a menial disciple in the Spirit Chef Sect, eat to her heart's content, pet dogs, raise Fuguang, and take out a few enemies along the way! Who knew her inner thoughts would be exposed, drawing the attention of that lofty Sword Lord Lingjue! She calls him “born so beautiful he can't help but show off,” and he frowns and takes her as his personal disciple; She calls someone “sharp beaked, thick-skinned, and empty-headed,” and he makes her study the righteous path 1.6kReads8.5Score189Shelves
35. 235 法 Cloudy, the Clapback Queen of the Law Peak 法峰有个云怼怼 Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted A useless Five-Spirit-Root cultivator? That's just a cover for her hidden brilliance! Yun Xiu transmigrates into the role of the fifth senior sister on the Sword Peak of the Myriad Swords Sect, a punching bag for everyone. The moment she opens her eyes, her sect brothers and sisters are already forcing her to pick spirit fruit for their junior sister. With demonic beasts closing in, everyone else only cares about snatching the Azure Spirit Fruit. She sneers, stuffs the fruit into her mouth, then 132Reads6.5Score—Shelves
36. 236 一 A Lifetime of Rong An 一世容安 Qing Xueyao卿雪瑶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Li Rongan’s husbands, both in this life and her previous one, were peerless warlords. At first, they all loathed her, despised her, and wanted nothing more than to kill her. Later, they all fell for her... * After being reborn, Rongan fled her former husband’s clutches by marrying far away to Yanbei, where she became the wife of a prince. She knew the Prince of Yan would rebel in two years. When he did, he would divorce the princess consort appointed to him and marry his childhood sweetheart, hi 10.5kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    The writing is excellent; unlike other books that only focus on romance, this is a truly wonderful book. It shouldn't have such a low rating.

37. 237 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    Anger at criticism, joy at praise; harmful friends come, beneficial friends go.

38. 238 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.7kReads9.1Score557Shelves
39. 239 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced with light political intrigue, featuring two strong and two clean characters, making it a very enjoyable read. The author is skilled at writing, with each event intricately linked.

40. 240 扮 The Little Princess Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger 扮猪吃虎小王妃 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted After the shock of that intense visual impact wore off, Ye Yiyi finally came to her senses and immediately turned around. “Beiming Yu! Are you crazy? Why did you let me in while you were changing?” “I didn't let you in! I only told you I was in the bedroom.” Beiming Yu stifled a laugh inside, but put on an utterly innocent face as he spoke. “Ye Yiyi, you've seen my body twice. You have to take responsibility for me!” “Hmph, I've seen plenty of people. Do I have to take responsibility for all of 2.4kReads6.7Score247Shelves

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    This one is also good, you can give it a try.

41. 241 玉 Starting with a Jade Thumb Ring: I Make Her a Princess, and She Becomes a Demon Empress 玉扳指开局：我封郡主她成妖后 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted Two leading actresses from an acting school refused a director’s advances, so he set a fire to kill them. As they lay near death in the blaze, a rare alignment of seven stars streaked across the night sky, and the ancient jade thumb ring borrowed by the film crew suddenly burst into a dazzling white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends had been transported to the past. One landed on an ancient battlefield dressed in men’s clothes for a martial arts role. She saved the y 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two drama school beauties refused to accept the unspoken rules of the industry, only to be set on fire by the director to silence them. As they teetered on the brink of death in the flames, a once-in-a-millennium alignment of the seven stars pierced the night sky, and the ancient jade ring borrowed from the film crew suddenly burst forth with a blinding white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends, dressed in male martial arts costumes, were lying on an ancient battlefield, saving the young emperor who was leading a campaign. With their exceptional martial arts skills, they repeatedly distinguished themselves in battle, rising from sworn brothers to become a princess protecting the nation! Another woman was sold into a brothel by a heartless peasant woman. In desperation, she killed someone with her hairpin and escaped, only to stumble upon the sinister and sickly Prince Liang, Xiao Qinglan. He imprisoned her in his palace, showering her with unparalleled favor, but also binding her with the shackles of hell. But she refused to be a caged bird. She climbed the ladder of power by stepping on men's sincerity, from a runaway concubine in the palace to the emperor's favorite concubine, and then to a cunning empress, manipulating the political landscape step by step. When Shen Nanqiao stood in the imperial court, clad in armor, and saw her former best friend in her phoenix coronet and wedding robes, her eyes filled with ruthlessness, she realized with a start that this time travel had already torn their fates apart. The seven stars aligned again, the jade ring's brilliance rekindled; on one side was the gentle protection of her beloved and the glory of the court, on the other, the obsession with returning to the modern world and unfinished dreams. What will she do? [Dual female leads + time travel and political intrigue + cross-dressing + a mad prince] Highlights: A martial arts queen dominates the battlefield, a beautiful, strong, and tragic best friend turns to the dark side and seizes power, a fateful duel between two beauties—high-energy and non-stop action! 5

42. 242 废 The Deposed Empress Reborn: A Peerless Physician and Martial Artist Ascends to the Throne 废后重生：医武双绝女帝要登天 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Reborn for Revenge + Master of Medicine and Martial Arts + Power Couple + Empress] She was once a virtuous empress who helped him ascend the throne. In return, her entire family was executed, and she was forced to drink poison in the cold palace. Reborn at fifteen, she is a master of both medicine and martial arts, and seeks only revenge. The scumbag crown prince wants to marry her? She rejects him in public and exposes his impotence. Her scheming 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can give it a try!

43. 243 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 224Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 无 Endless Love 无尽地爱 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Female-Channel Fanfiction156k WordsCompleted A fanfiction spin-off of the Korean drama Love at the Broadcasting Station Written purely for fun, so enjoy the ride! Synopsis At last, just as everyone had hoped, two people in love join hands and walk into marriage. They think their sweet life will continue smoothly from then on. But the arrival of a new rival and an old love rival leads to one misunderstanding after another. The well-meaning efforts of family and friends only make their misunderstandings worse. Their love runs so deep that th 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these books! Especially the first three!

45. 245 落 Falling Cherry Blossoms Welcome Spring 落樱缤纷满迎春 Chu Tian727楚天727Modern Romance224k WordsOngoing While interning at a hospital, Jiang Hongyu, who has been single for 22 years, has a chance encounter with Lu Mingchuan, who is hospitalized after getting injured playing soccer. Drawn to Jiang Hongyu's kindness and thoughtfulness, Lu Mingchuan begins pursuing them. But as the campus heartthrob, Lu Mingchuan has far too many admirers, leaving Jiang Hongyu, who has started to like him, too intimidated to make a move. Can Lu Mingchuan win the girl of his dreams? What kind of ending will Jiang Hong 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 高 The High-Speed Train Back to 1945: Seven Days of Desperation at Stanley Internment Camp 高铁穿回1945：赤柱集中营的七日绝境 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted A High-Speed Train Back to 1945: Seven Days of Desperation at Stanley Internment Camp 3Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 郡 The Princess's Code Has Me Tangled Up: Boss, Spare Me Your Sword! 郡主代码缠上我，老板剑下请留人 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓32k WordsCompleted The Princess's Code Has Latched Onto Me. Boss, Spare Me Your Sword! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 七 Seven Years of Waiting, Paid Back with a Slap 七年等待，换来一记耳光 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓19k WordsCompleted Seven Years of Waiting, Repaid with a Slap 4Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.3kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    These books are so good! They don't make you stupid or love-struck.

50. 250 梨 When the Pear Blossoms Bloom 梨花绽放时 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted She has almond-shaped eyes, peachy cheeks, and a delicate, adorable look; He wears plain clothes, with dark hair and an exceptional air about him; Her life has been full of hardship, yet she remains kind and good-hearted; He has won countless honors on the battlefield and commands awe wherever he goes; What sparks will fly when these two meet? 945Reads8.7Score114Shelves

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