Sweet Historical Romance, but Not Too Long! 古言，甜文但不要太长！！！

1. 201 怯 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归：半缘离思，半缘君 A Dream Drunk on This Fleeting Life一梦醉浮生Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A sweet and romantic historical romance novel about power struggles and a doting husband. The storyline is complete and the plot is fast-paced. [Added to bookshelf]

2. 202 狐 The Fox's Ballad 狐赋引 Late Autumn on South Mountain南山暮秋Ancient Romance363k WordsOngoing [Unruly General x Sweet, Soft-Hearted Crybaby] [Both Pure + 1v1 Sweet Romance + Uncle Romance + Overwhelming Possessiveness] Everyone in the village says Rong Huan is a jinx who brought about her father's death, then her mother's. Her uncle and aunt sell her off to become a bridal substitute for the eldest branch of the marquis's household. On the wedding day, the groom never shows. The madam of the household has someone bring in a rooster, adorns it with a red flower, and prepares to have it p 15Reads—Score106Shelves

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   The characters' emotions are very relatable! The exploitation of women by feudal families is portrayed realistically, and the heroine's grievances and helplessness are very genuine. The relationship doesn't develop overnight; the tension and struggle far outweigh the mindless sweetness.

3. 203 海 When the Begonia Rain Ends: Reborn as the Sickly Heir’s Captive 海棠雨歇：穿成病娇世子的禁脔 Jiyue Landa祭月兰妲Ancient Romance202k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance], [Forced Love], [Transmigration], [Sweet Romance], [Both Pure], [Possessive, Unhinged Heir x Cool, Independent Maid], [Never refuse me anything. Anyone who does will be executed!], [Maximum Sexual Tension], [Happy Ending], [There's plenty of sweetness buried in a mountain of angst. Dig for it.] I'm a designer of burial clothes. After ending a painful relationship, I was feeling down, so I went back to my hometown to clear my head. I asked someone to find our family genealogy 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's four or five hundred thousand words long and still being updated. It's incredibly sweet and leaves a lingering aftertaste. The male and female leads have a love-hate relationship, and even with a child, they find it difficult to truly open their hearts to each other. The future remains to be seen.

4. 204 妙 Miaoke Transmigrates into a Book, with Zong Ning by Her Side 妙可穿书宗宁在侧 Maomao Is Just a Nickname毛毛是小名Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Rebirth] [Historical Romance] [Everyday Life] [Sweet Romance] Zhang Miaoke, the owner of a pastry shop, died while saving someone. In one moment, she transmigrated into a book and became Liu Xiaoli, a villain who had done countless wicked things and met a tragic end! Just as heaven and earth shook and time and space fell into chaos, the male lead, a renowned minister who had made a name for himself in the imperial examinations and was patient and calculating, unexpect 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A sweet, historical romance! Not long! The female lead is a quirky character who transmigrates into a book, while the male lead is reborn, but this life is full of changes. Slice-of-life with a touch of ensemble drama.

5. 205 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score185Shelves

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   This is a sweet and fluffy historical romance novel with no angst. The male lead, a regent nine years older than the female lead, dotes on her and guides her. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a military family. Her family is wrongly accused, and the crown prince forces her to marry Prince Yong, with the plan to fake her death and return her to her rightful place after the storm has passed. However, Prince Yong has been plotting this for a long time; the marriage is arranged, but he eventually falls in love with her and achieves great merit, becoming regent. She becomes pregnant, and the crown prince goes mad…

6. 206 太 The Day the Crown Prince Took His Own Life, I Flipped the Chessboard 太子自尽那天，我掀了棋盘 Mr. Love Letter情书君Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted Transmigrating into the least favored concubine-born daughter of the Marquis's household, Shen Zhaoning finds herself in a dead-end from the start: she drugged the Crown Prince, got slapped by the Empress, and now the Crown Prince has drawn his sword to kill himself, while the entire court waits to laugh at her. Everyone thinks she's a pawn to be discarded. Until she retracts her confession in open court at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, brings down the Noble Consort, gets the Crown Prince sent to 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   As a lady, His Highness loved only me. As an empress, the Emperor loved only me. Ugh, so sickeningly sweet!

7. 207 九 The Ninth Imperial Uncle Keeps Spoiling and Flirting with Me 九皇叔他又宠又撩 Observing Appearances观相Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted The mountains and rivers of Shuzhou nurture people, and they have nurtured Wen Xi, Princess of Yong'an, into someone free-spirited and true to herself. She follows her heart, kind but never weak, with a clear sense of right and wrong. Summoned back to the capital, she braved the treacherous Shu roads without a scratch, only to be ambushed by hidden arrows in the very heart of the capital region. In the chaos, she glimpsed a figure as straight and tall as a pine tree. Her desperate cry of "Cou 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A super sweet short story.

8. 208 穿 Transmigrated as the Top Scholar's Poor Wife, I Eloped with the Villain 穿成状元糟糠妻后，和反派苟合了 Green Mountain Has Its Say青山有辞Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted Liu Zhiheng, a female scientist on a geological survey team, transmigrates into a book and becomes the wretched wife of a top scholar, destined for a tragic ending. To make matters worse, she's been saddled with a knack for brewing sauces. To avoid becoming a mere tool for making sauce and to save her whole family from a miserable fate, one snowy night Liu Zhiheng brings home Duan Wujiao, the Prince of Yan and the story's biggest villain, hoping to rewrite a key plot point. Unexpectedly, after l 5.1kReads9.0Score682Shelves

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   [Female Geologist × Darkened Villain] Transmigrated into the cannon fodder's original wife? She retaliates by taking back the amnesiac villain and drastically changing her fate! The amnesiac Prince Yan was clingy like a wolfhound, but after regaining his memories, he elevates her to the status of a national heroine. When all the scholars in the court are her students, and the people of the world build shrines in her honor—a certain villainous prince grits his teeth and smashes a jar of jealousy: If I had known my wife was so sought after, I should have hidden her away in the first place! ★Transmigration and redemption + career reversal + mutual pursuit, a 9.1-rated dark horse in ancient romance, sweet and refreshing, addictive warning!

9. 209 重 Reborn, I Cling to the Future Powerful Official 重生后，我赖上了未来权臣 Miffy Lucky Clover米菲幸運草Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted Also known as Borrowing Strength [Reborn, resilient and clever strategist × calculating, ruthless general] [Both virgins, both powerful + woman disguised as a man + healing + the powerful one bows his head] The first half is mainly about revenge. The rest is nothing but sweetness. In her previous life, He Jinyu was sold into a brothel by her stepmother. After years on the run, she eventually fell to her death from a cliff. In the final moment before she closed her eyes, she saw someone standing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a very short, completed short story with a fast-paced plot. The male lead sees through the female lead's identity early on, dotes on her, and helps her take revenge and grow stronger.

10. 210 让 She Wanted Me as Her Lover, but I Had Other Plans 让她当外室，她偏要另谋高枝 Teacher Sweet Tea甜茶老师Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet clearheaded young lady + dashing young general] [Long-planned romance + sweet pampering + the hero is head over heels] Jiang Wan was the only daughter of the Jiang family, born into wealth, with money and beauty to spare. As soon as she came of age, she was engaged to the legitimate son of the Lu family. She had thought they were a match made in heaven, but at a spring banquet, she heard Lu Jingyan say with her own ears: “She’s just a merchant’s daughter. Why would I take her serious —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 换 After the Marriage Swap, the Young General Can't Resist Flirting 换亲后，少年将军不禁撩 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [The animated comic is now available. If you're interested, go check it out!] [Married first, fall in love later ✘ aloof, youthful male lead ✘ gentle, clear-eyed female lead ✘ mutually exclusive partners (explained later)] Wen Ning was reborn. In her previous life, she dutifully cared for her parents-in-law and treated her husband with consideration. After finally enduring long enough to see Song Yan pass the highest imperial examination, everyone said she was lucky. But Song Yan never loved her 3.2kReads8.9Score384Shelves
12. 212 假 Fake Heiress? She's the Empress, the Emperor's Childhood Sweetheart and Wife 假千金？她是陛下养大的发妻皇后 When Fuyao Rises当扶摇上Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Delicate, sweetly charming favorite consort VS an abstinent, deceptively ruthless emperor | Nurtured from childhood | Pseudo uncle and niece | Palace intrigue | Mutual firsts | His one and only | Mutual devotion] The entire realm believes Shuyao is the orphaned daughter of the late crown prince, the emperor’s beloved niece. Only she knows the truth: she’s an impostor, and she has no blood relation to the man who raised her. In her previous life, Shuyao insisted on marrying the empress dowager’s 17.3kReads8.7Score3kShelves

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    This, this, this! Go check it out!

13. 213 女 The Villainess Transmigrates into a Book as the Male Lead's Cannon-Fodder Wife 女配穿书，穿成男配炮灰妻 Newly Bewildered Lotus荷花新迷茫Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book] [Historical Romance] [Marriage Before Love] [Devoted 1v1 Couple] [Light Household Intrigue] [Cozy, Lighthearted, Sweet Daily Life] [Focus on the Main Couple] Main characters: Pei Jiaxue, Song Shuhao On New Year's Eve, Pei Jiaxue was scrolling on her phone when she fell asleep and transmigrated into a historical romance novel, becoming the original wife of the Second Young Master of the Changning Marquis's Residence, who died young. She prepared herself to deal with a 301Reads—Score133Shelves

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    It's very sweet and beautiful.

14. 214 活 Staying Alive Is Hard When Everyone Wants Me Dead 活着好难，总有刁民想害朕 Earning Cat Food挣猫粮Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted [Endless Rebirth | Disguised as a Man | On the Run While Pregnant] Zhao Jing has lived countless times, and died just as many. When she was six, her vengeful mother bound her to the fate of the kingdom of Zhao. As long as Zhao survived, every time she died, she would be reborn on the day the bond was forged and forced to live another life on the edge of a blade. She died from testing poison, was stabbed to death by assassins, and was pierced through the heart in power struggles. Her most painful 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wronged young emperor who has died hundreds of times in a cycle of reincarnation versus a loyal, love-struck regent. She: "The throne is yours, just spare my life." He: "I don't want the throne, I want your soft, sweet love!" An infinitely reborn historical romance novel, "Living is so hard, there are always treacherous subjects trying to harm me." Gentlemen passing by, if you're interested, add it to your bookshelf. It's expected to have around 110 chapters, not too long! [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

15. 215 江 A Kingdom as Her Bride Price: The Princess Bride Is His White Moonlight 江山为聘：和亲公主是白月光 The One Who Knows the Subtle知微客Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced prince x a clear-headed princess sent away for a political marriage] He was once the lowest-ranking hostage in the Beilin imperial palace, Lu Zheng. She was Princess Yunxiu, the light that once shone into his dark life. Eight years later, he had become the Prince Jing of Xijin, powerful enough to rule the court: Lu Yichen. She, meanwhile, had become a political marriage offering from another country: Shen Yiyun. He remembered everything. She remembered nothing. On this chessboard, 1.8kReads8.2Score207Shelves

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    Highly recommended!!! It's the kind of story that unfolds slowly and gently, without any angst, and it's super sweet!!

16. 216 且 Let the Years Grow Quiet, and the Autumn Breeze Pass 且安岁晚任秋萧 Slightly Sweet Ding微甜丁Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted Adapted into a motion comic: With You, Through the Years [Historical romance + a touch of political intrigue + sweet romance + devoted couple] “The author can’t write a blurb, just read the story.” The second young master of the Mu family is fabulously wealthy but disabled, and everyone mocks him as a useless cripple. Four years ago, when his life hung by a thread, she appeared out of nowhere. From then on, he spent day and night tracing the features of her face. Four years later, he was gravely 4kReads8.8Score197Shelves

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    A sweet, ancient-style romance novel. Both the male and female leads have mouths, and their daily interactions are mutually affectionate. Mu Qing chuckled softly, his chest trembling slightly: "Yet this feeling cannot be dispelled." Mu Qing held her hand, touching it to his brow, then to his heart: "Not there, but right here." Zhao Yuhan's fingertips trembled slightly, the glow of the luminous pearl making the sly smile on Mu Qing's face appear and disappear. She suddenly leaned down and placed a light kiss on Mu Qing's brow: "Since it's in my heart—" She also placed Mu Qing's slightly cool hand on her heart: "Then let me warm it with my heart."

17. 217 惊 The Stirring of Spring 惊春意 Bai Yili白亦梨Ancient Romance65k WordsCompleted Song Huai, the cool and restrained commander of the Left Directorate, × Xie Shuyue, a gentle yet resilient daughter of a distinguished family. In the chaotic Great Liang, war rages across the land, a tyrant rules from the throne, and loyal officials suffer false accusations. The head of the Xie family is imprisoned and takes his own life, leaving the orphaned Xie Shuyue trapped deep within the imperial palace, reduced to a pawn in a power struggle. On one side is Prince Qi, Xiao Zaihan, who mani 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not long at all, and!!! It's super sweet, the male lead is intelligent, he works hard for the female lead, and later he's willing to rush back from the front lines to save her—he's incredibly doting! [Shy][shy][shy]

18. 218 退 After My Sickly, Possessive Ninth-Rank Lord Forced Me to Marry Him, I Got Pregnant 退婚强嫁病娇九千岁后，怀崽了 Setting Hearts Ablaze纵火芳心Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Villain + raising kids + doted on by everyone: silly beauty X ruthless fake eunuch, sweet 1v1 romance] A former top scientist transmigrated into a book and became a stand-in for the male lead's one true love. The moment she opened her eyes, she was at the scene of her broken engagement. To make matters worse, she was a doomed supporting character, a lovesick fool bent on her own destruction, and her entire family was made up of villains. Yu Nian: Have I walked straight into a wolf's den? Worst 11.5kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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    This is amazing! The entire story is completely angsty, the male and female leads are both wonderful people, the female lead's whole family is wonderful, and the ending is very happy. Highly recommended!!!

19. 219 大 Scandalous Chronicles of the Dali Temple 大理寺绯闻日志 Hai Fuwei海馥薇Mystery430k WordsCompleted [Thai publication rights signed] [Black-on-the-outside, white-on-the-inside, arrogant and fierce commandery princess x white-on-the-outside, black-on-the-inside, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Royal shield destined to bear the crown prince's fate vs meticulous avenger] A heaven-blessed daughter, fighting fate itself. She refuses to yield. Ten years of planning, ruined in an instant. He accepts defeat. With a father who is vice president of the Secretariat and imperial tutor, 2.3kReads9.1Score286Shelves

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    It's sweet.

20. 220 太 The Grand Tutor's Youngest Son 太傅家的小儿子 Zi Xiaoxiao紫小笑Ancient Romance90k WordsCompleted She was the “youngest son” doted on by everyone in the Grand Tutor's household, while he was the stern and decisive Seventh Prince. One misunderstanding led to the Minister of Justice showing up with his daughter to demand a marriage. Her words, “I'm a woman. How could I make you pregnant?” rang out like thunder, tearing away the disguises of their mistaken identities and stirring up a storm throughout the court and their households. He, too, had fallen for his close friend, the “younger brother 2Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 221 乱 Snow over the Mass Grave 乱葬雪 Zi Xiaoxiao紫小笑Ancient Romance88k WordsCompleted On a snowy night at a mass grave, twelve-year-old Shen Zhiwei drags a straw mat through the piles of corpses, searching for her older sister. It was the first time she had seen death, and the first time she understood: In this world, no one could be her shelter. She could only save herself. A once-renowned family of physicians in Jiangnan was wiped out overnight. Her sister fled the capital with her, but mistook a scoundrel for a good man and was deceived, humiliated, and beaten to death by 1Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 江 Rivers and Mountains of White Bones 江山白骨 Zi Xiaoxiao紫小笑Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the first day of her imperial appointment to investigate the case, a jade pendant worn close to the body by the only living princess in the empire, missing for three years, is found hidden beneath the prosthetic skin on the corpse's cheek. The Minister of Justice slams his gavel. “Forging a royal token is punishable by death!” Shen Qingtong tears away the skin on the other side of the corpse's face in front of everyone, revealing a tattoo from the enemy nation to the north. The Embroidered Un 2Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 大 The Female Guard of the Minister of Justice 大理寺卿的女侍卫 Zi Xiaoxiao紫小笑Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted This is more than a story of revenge and solving crimes. It is also a magnificent ode to justice, trust, and redemption. It tells how two independent souls, as they pursue the truth, become each other's guiding light, heal one another's wounds, and grow together. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 咸 The Lazy One Became the Regent’s Favorite 咸鱼的她成了摄政王的心尖宠 Zi Xiaoxiao紫小笑Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted Her legitimate older sister knelt in the snow and begged her. “Little sister, I can’t marry the Prince Regent. I’ll die.” She munched on an apple and mumbled, “I know, I know. He’s a jinx to his wives.” “I already have someone I love. If I have to marry him, I’d rather shave my head and become a nun!” She stretched lazily. “All right, then I’ll go.” The imperial decree only said it had to be the legitimate daughter, after all. It didn’t name anyone in particular. She married in splendor, with he 98Reads—Score105Shelves
25. 225 南 The Southern Star's Guiding Light 南星引 Dao Dao Rou刀刀柔Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted [The motion-comic adaptation is out] [Sweet, money-loving traveling doctor × seemingly frail, secretly unhinged regent] For fifty taels of silver, Jiang Nanxing took on a miserable job: going to the countryside to care for a blind, useless man who had been exiled. Rumor had it he was violent and unpredictable. She lived with him in a leaky thatched hut, gathered herbs for him in the mountains, and bought him the sweetest osmanthus cakes in town. At night, the blind man would hold her tightly aro 1.4kReads6.5Score100Shelves

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    It's less than 100 chapters in total, and it's sweet! The male lead initially poisoned his lips, but later he almost poisoned himself while kissing him.

26. 226 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.2kReads—Score328Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

27. 227 我 I Discovered My Childhood Friend Has a Crush on Me Through the Comments 我靠弹幕发现竹马暗恋我 Prune with Potato Chip Flavor薯片味的话梅8k WordsCompleted I Found Out My Childhood Friend Had a Crush on Me Through the Comments 899Reads—Score118Shelves
28. 228 天 A System from the Heavens: Raising a Scheming Prince Consort 天降系统：绿茶驸马养成记 Prune with Potato Chip Flavor薯片味的话梅Historical9k WordsCompleted A System Falls from the Sky: Raising a Green Tea Prince Consort 23Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 娇 The Adorable Princess Falls into His Arms 娇娇公主落君怀 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Both Pure and Devoted + No Angst + Sweet Romance + Protective Husband + Everyday Fluff + Happy Ending] [Gentle, sweet, delicate little princess VS Rebellious bandit chief, later a general who guards the nation] Prince Yu stages a coup to seize the throne. The late emperor and empress die tragically in the palace, and the crown prince escapes the capital with Princess Yong’an, Beiming Jinle, only to run into bandits along the way. Chu Xiao, chief of Qingfeng Stronghold, falls for Beiming Jinle’s 374Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet romance novel that progresses incredibly fast! [Shy]

30. 230 公 The Sweet, Gentle Princess and Her Tender General Who Guards the Nation 公主乖又软，镇国将军温柔宠 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + faithful to each other + sweet, gentle, delicate Third Princess VS decisive, battle-hardened Defender General] After a campaign, the Kingdom of Nanzhao was defeated. To avoid being destroyed, its ruler personally presented a surrender document and an order for a political marriage to Chu Qi'an, the Defender General of the Northern Lands, offering him the Third Princess, Nan Ruohuan, as his bride. He had heard that Nan Ruohuan was a useless, uneducated princess. Chu Qi'an curled 1.3kReads7.4Score103Shelves
31. 231 小 The Little Princess Is Sweet and Soft, and the God of War Prince Falls for Her 小王妃娇娇软软，战神王爷沦陷啦 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple + timid, shy, soft-spoken little princess consort vs. mature, steady God of War prince] Xiao Jingyu spent years fighting on the battlefield, repelling foreign enemies and putting down rebellions. Now that the wars are over, he has returned to the royal city to ask the emperor to grant him a marriage with the young lady he has long yearned for. But Lu Mengmeng has heard that Xiao Jingyu is a ruthless man who kills without blinking, hideously ugly, and covered in sc 1.1kReads8.4Score137Shelves
32. 232 小 The Little Princess Consort Is Sweet and Gentle, and the Regent Falls for Her 小王妃乖又软，摄政王动心啦 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle, well-behaved little princess consort vs. powerful, cold-blooded Regent] [1v1, both are each other’s first + sweet romance with a happy ending + protective, doting husband + daily sweetness] Su Su, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary, went missing for sixteen years and became a little beggar. Everyone despised and looked down on her, calling her an abandoned child with no parents. The only one who treated her kindly was Beimo Xuan, the Regent who held power over the ent 1.4kReads7.3Score141Shelves
33. 233 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves

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    They're all sweet romance novels. One main theme: sweetness.

34. 234 强 Forcefully Marrying the Top Scholar: The Whole Family Joins In 强娶状元郎，全家一起上 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted A princess and a gentle, frail top scholar, a young lord and a fearless woman general: their everyday lives are full of humor and charm. They can enjoy sweet romances and stand together for their country. This is a lighthearted, sweet story with no angst, guaranteed! To prevent a war, the heir of Prince An's manor is ordered to marry a brave woman general. When the threat of another arranged marriage arises, Prince An and his wife secretly resolve that their daughter's marriage will never again 543Reads8.9Score100Shelves
35. 235 深 Jade Hidden in the Inner Chambers, Shining with Pearlescent Light 深闺藏玉映珠光 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [The animated drama adaptation is now available under the title "Jade in the Deep Boudoir, Pearls in the Light". Go check it out if you're interested!] [Marriage Before Love + female lead is neither reborn nor transmigrated + supporting female character transmigrates] [Female lead seems sweet and naive but is actually cool and aloof + male lead seems indifferent but is actually cunning] Xiao Yunzhu was born into a marquis's household, where she should have been cherished and pampered, living a l 27.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
36. 236 贵 The Imperial Consort’s Everyday Life: Epilogue 贵妃的番外日常 Li Jiu理久Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Everyday life + no harem scheming + not each other’s firsts + a somewhat sweet little romance] [Content warning! This is not a strong female lead story! There’s no catfighting or harem scheming. The leads’ relationship isn’t entirely romantic, and the female lead is determined to go home.] They say His Majesty had a late, beloved first love whom no one dared mention. Yet one Consort kept talking about nothing but His Majesty’s beloved first love. 1.8kReads9.0Score118Shelves
37. 237 穿 After Transmigrating, My Idol and I Became Cousins 穿越后我和爱豆成了表兄妹 Dozing Fox打盹狐狸Ancient Romance468k WordsCompleted [Faux cousins] Zhu Xiyuan transmigrates into the body of Jiang Wan'er in ancient times. Her cousin, the heir apparent Song Huailin, looks exactly like her idol, but their first meeting shatters the idol filter she'd built up over the years. From then on, he becomes her nightmare. A delicate, distant cousin comes to live at Song Huailin's home. She gets along well with everyone else, but whenever she sees him, her eyes are always filled with fear as she softly calls him “Cousin Heir Apparent.” Af 1.1kReads9.0Score126Shelves
38. 238 蛇 Her Serpent's Tail Teases Only Her Beloved, Luring the Dutiful Monk Into the Mortal World 蛇尾只撩心上人，乖诱佛子入红尘 Day and Night, Always for You为卿朝朝暮暮Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted This novel has been selected for a comic adaptation, which is currently in production. It will be available on Fanqie later. [Some Angst at First, Then All Sweetness] "Master, let's cultivate together." "You audacious demoness! Don't you dare!" That was Qing Shu and the master's first meeting. As they supported each other along the way, the master realized he had fallen deeply in love with Qing Shu. Once he understood his own feelings, he found himself willing to do anything to stay with her for 2.6kReads9.0Score320Shelves
39. 239 穿 After Transmigrating as the True Heiress and a Cannon Fodder, I Decided to Lie Flat 穿成炮灰真千金后，我躺平了 Curly Clouds卷卷云Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Warning: [1. This isn't a power fantasy, and it's a slow burn. 2. Lying low doesn't mean waiting to die; revenge doesn't mean charging straight in. 3. The heroine doesn't have some amazing golden finger that lets her do whatever she wants to whoever she wants. 4. The System is pretty useless too; its main role is to keep her company.] Gu Jinx i, an orphan in the modern world, is transported into an ongoing novel after a car accident. She becomes the book's biggest sacrificial pawn, the real daug 3.9kReads8.9Score310Shelves
40. 240 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score198Shelves

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    "A Potential Masterpiece of Romance" boasts top-notch writing, a tight plot, and a fast-paced narrative. Every dramatic turnaround in dire situations is breathtaking. The combination of revenge, court intrigue, two strong protagonists, high intelligence, and humor in the novel is unparalleled. Reading it evokes a profound emotional resonance, leaving a lasting impression. After finishing the book, the only feeling that can be described is one of awe. Highly recommended.

41. 241 腹 The Scheming Heir Dotes on Me: His Little Darling 腹黑世子霸宠：我的小娇娇 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance723k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + immensely satisfying + lighthearted, no angst + wild imagination + two equally powerful leads Synopsis: Feng Qinghuang was raised by her master on a mountain for more than a decade. She never expected that the moment she came down, she’d become everyone’s darling. Before long, people had their eyes on her, and from then on, she couldn’t get away. After that, Feng Qinghuang was busy falling in love, advancing her cultivation, and taking down scumbags all at once. But... why d 308Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A sweet romance novel set in ancient China, super sweet!

42. 242 全 Everyone's Darling: Princess, Don't Go Too Far 全员团宠郡主别太坏 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance662k WordsCompleted [Reborn in the womb + adored by everyone + feel-good wish fulfillment + childhood sweethearts + doting romance] Ye Ling sacrificed herself to protect state secrets, blowing up the enemy and dying in the process. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into the body of a young princess of the Azure Dragon Kingdom. She thought she could lie flat this time around and live carefree as a young princess, but she never expected an even greater mission to fall to her. “Jun Mohan, why are y 158Reads6.5Score—Shelves
43. 243 重 After Being Reborn and Divorcing, I Became the Tyrant's Favorite 重生和离后，成了暴君的心尖宠 The Arrogant Little Potato嚣张的小土豆Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Pure-Hearted Tyrant + Old-Fashioned, Easygoing Little White Lotus] In her previous life, Shen Yunjiao was betrayed by the man she loved. She gave him her whole heart, only for him to say she should be given a lavish burial. She died in the back courtyard, full of regrets. Reborn, she decided to turn a blind eye to her scumbag husband’s self-destructive behavior and inherit the family fortune once he was dead. But the scumbag not only stayed alive, he got worse and worse. She couldn’t 8Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 红 Red Palms and Green Claws 红掌与绿爪 Dou Gu Buliang豆姑不梁Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted [Spirited Noblewoman Cai Banban vs. Cold-Faced Military Governor Zhou Yize] Someone asked General Zhou what kind of woman the Third Lady Cai of Qinghe was. At the mention of Cai Sanniang, the general’s fierce gaze softened. He tilted his head in thought, then replied, “As beautiful as a red palm, as bold as a green claw.” When he tilted his head, the person noticed the scratches on General Zhou’s neck and asked curiously, “How did you get those injuries, General Zhou?” General Zhou replied, “Fro 1.2kReads9.3Score224Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is a noblewoman from Qinghe, from a distinguished family, with a fiery temper! She's as skilled in horseback riding and archery as any man, seemingly arrogant and willful, but actually clear-headed and independent, believing women should live for themselves. The male lead is a cold-faced military governor, decisive and ruthless on the battlefield, but transforms into a love-struck fool back home. A story of marriage of convenience followed by a "wife-chasing" trope.

45. 245 惹 Why Mess with Her? She's the Little Marquis's Dearest Darling 惹她干嘛？她是小侯爷的心尖尖 I Don't Feel Like Eating Strawberries Today今天不想吃草莓啦Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭*: The rating just opened! It'll keep going up! [The Radiant County Princess vs. the Dashing Young Marquis] [Mutual firsts, sweet romance, love at first sight, marriage before love, a hopeless romantic in the making] Ծ‸Ծ: This isn't a fast-paced power fantasy. There's character growth. I'll do my best to satisfy everyone, but reading is subjective. If you can't enjoy it, please be kind. Thank you so much! Pei Xiao isn't hiding his true nature. He really is a wastrel with a moral compass. 4.8kReads8.1Score518Shelves

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    It's a sweet romance novel, not too long anymore, it'll be finished soon.

46. 246 关 The Moon Over Guanshan Shines Bright, Too 关山月也明 yl000yl零零零Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Reborn, she returns to a family in exile, outsmarts a crisis, and shines with dazzling brilliance. Moonlight, silver as frost, streamed into a bedroom from twenty years ago. Tan Yue jolted awake from a nightmare that chilled her to the bone. She had returned to the night before the Tan family’s downfall in the Spring Examination leak scandal, carrying the agonizing memories of ten years of confinement, losing her child, and being separated from her loved ones in her previous life. Back then, her 266Reads8.1Score109Shelves

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    [Bestseller Alert!] Sisters, come quick! Bring your tissues. This book is simply stunning! It can even help you overcome a love crisis. With its high intelligence, unforgettable story, and captivating charm, the characters and their humanity are perfectly crafted. The fusion of ice and fire, the collision of souls, the nuanced handling of emotions, and the unparalleled plot make it all the more exciting. He arrived riding on a rainbow cloud. I guessed the beginning, but not the ending. The process was absolutely brilliant—perfect!

47. 247 她 She Seeks Revenge Through Three Thousand Reincarnations 她在三千次轮回中复仇 Blue Robe Chasing the Wind青衫逐风Sci-Fi & Apocalypse10k WordsCompleted She Seeks Revenge Through Three Thousand Reincarnations —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short, short, short.

48. 248 魔 Even the Demon Venerable Gets Scammed by a God 魔尊也被神碰瓷 Blue Robe Chasing the Wind青衫逐风10k WordsCompleted Even the Demon Lord Was Scammed by a God —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 每 How Do I Stop Myself from Stabbing My Husband at Every Wedding? 每次大婚都要捅我夫君一刀怎么破 Blue Robe Chasing the Wind青衫逐风10k WordsCompleted How Do I Stop Stabbing My Husband Every Time We Get Married? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 山 Where Mountains and Rivers End 山河尽处 Du Ruodao杜若刀Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [One Heroine | Master of Medicine and Poison | Peerless Martial Arts | Jianghu and Court Intrigue | Devoted to Each Other] Lu Yunqing (Lu Shen) was nearly killed as an infant, but was rescued by her two masters and raised in seclusion deep in the mountains for seventeen years. She mastered extraordinary martial arts and medicine, but after years away from the world, she knew little of social customs and the rules of aristocratic families. After passing her masters' trial, she bid them farewell 3.7kReads9.4Score431Shelves

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    A historical romance novel with a single female lead. It's lighthearted and funny in the beginning, a little angsty in the middle, and super sweet in the end.

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