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1. 51 阙 The Phoenix’s Lost Record 阙凰录 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted In the third year of the Long'an reign of Great Chu, plague ravaged Jianghuai. The healer Ruan Qingdai traveled the land treating the sick. On a road littered with corpses, she met Xiao Jingyan, the young emperor, traveling incognito. His dark robes were stained with blood, his eyes cold as stars. She held silver needles in her delicate hands, the hem of her clothes carrying the scent of herbs. Their life-or-death treatment made the sovereign remember the woman who dared to pry open his wound a 73Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 52 杏 When Spring Deepens After the Apricot Blossoms Set Fruit 杏花结子春深后 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted She is a lowly convict slave in the palace laundry, humble as dust. He is the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, noble and radiant. Though their stations could hardly be further apart, they fall hopelessly in love. Only when their feelings are at their deepest does she unexpectedly learn that his father, the emperor, had her father framed so he could claim her mother for himself. Where can this ill-fated romance spanning two generations possibly lead? ----- A prince steals his minister’s wife + 997Reads—Score10714d adds

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   It's incredibly heart-wrenching; the male and female leads struggle through life only to end in tragedy, leaving viewers heartbroken and unsatisfied! The second male lead is also deeply devoted, making the love triangle all the more captivating. I love the author's subtle Chinese-style writing and melancholic tone.

3. 53 重 Reborn into a New Marriage, the Young Lord's Favorite 重生换嫁被世子宠上天 Liu Zier柳紫儿Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted Cheerful heroine + golden finger + an easygoing military general Gentleness overcoming force + a refined young man who is soft on the outside but strong within In their second life, the elder sister, Liu Shiyun, was widowed when her husband died for his country in their previous life, and she died heartbroken. The younger sister, Liu Yunshu, devoted herself to her husband, only for them to become strangers sharing a bed. Both sisters met tragic ends in their past lives. Given another life, they 40Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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   Time travel, farming, family and country, a refreshing novel

4. 54 穿 After Transmigrating, I Find Myself a Dad 穿越后给自己找个爹 Liu Zier柳紫儿Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Strong female lead + Golden Finger + feel-good wish fulfillment + leisurely storytelling + humor and wit + not much romance Reborn in the body of a three-year-old beggar girl, she first found herself a handsome dad, then gained a beautiful mother and three older brothers. She farmed, went into business, and began a wonderful new life. In her teens, she and her brothers went to the capital, where she met her mother, a princess. Through farming and business, she went on to become a county princess 90Reads6.5Score—14d adds
5. 55 将 The General's Young Bride Comes Down the Mountain 将军府的小媳妇儿下山啦 Duan Qiqi短七七Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Qin Su had finally been kicked down the mountain by her master after nearly stripping the Taoist temple bare. The little girl said she wasn't worried in the slightest. Her masters: We can finally breathe easy! Already lost, she somehow wandered farther and farther from home, then got herself dragged into trouble along the way. Yun Qi said, "My little girl is delicate, weak, sweet, and adorable. Fighting and killing aren't for her." Bandits: But she killed my whole family! And robbed me! The man 1.2kReads7.6Score13614d adds

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   This author writes superbly, highly recommended!

6. 56 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Alternate History + Fantasy Xianxia + Political Intrigue + Ancient Romance + Heroes Competing for Power + Family and Country] A story of mutual devotion and redemption between an orphaned daughter of a military family and a son born out of wedlock in a chaotic world. The male and female protagonists grow together. She was born into a military family, but her father was killed by a spy sent by an enemy state to infiltrate their territory, dying on the border between two countries. The spy fled to the deep forests of Zijin Mountain and became a mountain bandit leader. To avenge his father, her brother took her to live in seclusion in Peach Blossom Village at the foot of Zijin Mountain. Her brother died protecting her, and she was trapped in the bandits' den, seeking revenge for her father and brother's murder. He was the most favored son of the emperor, but because of his status as a son born out of wedlock, he was destined to be ineligible for the throne. When he searched for the emperor in place of his father, he encountered her, who had avenged her father but was being hunted by spies. Before she could even ask for his help, two arrows were released, and with a whoosh, the bandit leader fell to the ground. Their eyes met, and feelings blossomed. For him, she was willing to become a maid, just to be by his side. He risked his life for her countless times. Years passed, seasons changed. He could no longer live without her. She, too, clung to him. But he was unaware of the many secrets she harbored. As the fog gradually dissipates and their eyes meet again, how will they face each other? (Female-oriented fantasy romance, ancient romance, mutual devotion)

7. 57 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 33Reads8.8Score14714d adds

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   Trust me! Try this one! Just finished! Not just angst for the sake of angst! The plot isn't clichéd, there are no mindless cheat codes or time-travel systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern tribes. Characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become more frequent, getting increasingly addictive. I cried many times myself. The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent. Every plot point is perfectly resolved. Highly recommended!

8. 58 山 The Mountain Girl Is Like a Princess 山里妹子像公主 Works by Li Chunxiao李春晓作品Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted [Main Characters] Wang Xiumei, Sister-in-Law Pang, Eunuch Chen, Yang the Strongman, Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua, Liu Boji, the Old Lady of Mount Tai (also known as Granny Mount Tai), Wang Mang, Fan Chong, Strongman’s Father, Xiumei’s Mother, Liu the Carpenter, Mei the Stonemason, Li the Stonemason, Prefect Guo, Clerk Zhang, Xiao the Fairy, Chang Longface, Yuan Roundface, Godmother Gan, Eunuch Zhao, Eunuch Qian, Eunuch Sun, the Peony Hermit. [Synopsis] Before and after Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, asc —Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 59 谁 Who Gets It? My Auntie-in-Law Slays with Her Beauty 谁懂啊，姨娘她靠颜值杀疯了 Dragonfly Mehmeh蜻蜓咩咩Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Devoted Couple + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance] Ding! You are now bound to the [Chosen Wage Slave] System! Work is work, so she starts out as a third-class maid in the Duke’s estate! With her looks and clever tricks, she gets the young lord’s heart racing and smoothly gets promoted to concubine. Room and board included, great pay, and a handsome, fit boss. Where else could you find a job this good?! But the good times don’t last... Five years later, Niu Gulu Zhennian 745Reads7.2Score11314d adds

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   A recently completed novel featuring a female protagonist who rises from humble beginnings as a maid, both leads are virgins, time travel, and a sweet, satisfying read.

10. 60 无 Unbelievable, the Emperor Says He's My Son's Father 无语，皇上说他是我儿子亲爹 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Mutual Devotion, The Husband Chases His Wife to Win Her Back, Amnesia, Mending a Broken Relationship, Reunion After Years Apart, Fake and Real Heiresses, Reunion After Years Apart, Adorable Child] Everyone was waiting to see Shen Anning make a fool of herself. The legitimate daughter of the prime minister's household, found in her twenties, had lost her husband and was raising a child. What future could she possibly have? Who could have guessed that as soon as she arrived in the capital, a man 130Reads—Score10514d adds

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11. 61 团 The Beloved Little Princess's Cold Childhood Groom Ran Away 团宠小公主的清冷童养夫跑路了 Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted A pampered, sweet little princess × a patient, secretly biding-his-time childhood husband [Historical fantasy + adored by everyone + comedy + devoted couple, one-on-one romance + happy ending] Jin Hua’s father is the emperor, her mother the empress, her older brother the crown prince, her grandfather a powerful minister, and her master a renowned doctor. Each of her uncles has his own special talent, all her friends are extraordinary, and even her dog can talk! Most importantly, when Jin Hua was 86Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    This is a good book with strong literary merit. It's not a fast-paced, action-packed novel.

13. 63 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.5kReads6.8Score30314d adds

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    This sweet little novel is so incredibly sweet! The gentle and timid heroine is betrothed by the emperor to a cold and ruthless prince. At first, the prince dislikes her and often frightens her, but then he falls completely in love with her delicate beauty and innocent, kind nature. The male lead is also incredibly charming!! He always makes the heroine blush with shyness—it's just so, so sweet!

14. 64 将 A Businesswoman in the General’s Household 将门有娇商 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads213k WordsCompleted He is the adopted son of a military family, honest and true as a blade; He is a merchant's son, with a love as deep as the sea. At eighteen, Wen Yan brings his adoptive father's blade and his dreams to the capital, determined to earn the title of top military graduate. There, he falls in love with Zhou Jin, the young master of a family steeped in money. Zhou Jin laughs at his innocence, yet secretly shields him from every open and hidden attack. “Why owe anyone a favor when money can solve the p 73Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    It's so beautiful!!

15. 65 远 There Are Trees in the Distant Mountains 远山有木兮 Dawnlight宸光微曦Ancient Romance139k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + White Moonlight + Devoted Love + Brothers Turn into Rivals in Love + Utterly Doting Husband] What kind of story will unfold when the mysterious, breathtakingly beautiful Luo Xiyan, who lives in seclusion deep in the mountains, meets Wei Jie, a refined and gentle nobleman who refuses to let his family dictate his life? What painful, unforgettable pasts do they carry, and how do they gradually make their way into each other’s hearts, until they become the most irreplacea 21Reads8.2Score—14d adds
16. 66 美 Tears of Beauty: The One in Her Spring Boudoir Dreams 美人泪：春闺梦里人 Dawnlight宸光微曦Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted A pure historical romance, with no transmigration and no rebirth! (A young general and a delicate heiress) “Poor are the bones along the banks of the Wuding River, yet still they haunt the dreams of women in their spring chambers.” “Though my dark hair may turn gray, I will live this life without regret.” When they first met as teenagers, the young man and woman fell in love at first sight and promised to stay together for life. But then the border was suddenly threatened, and war broke out. The 7Reads8.6Score114d adds
17. 67 华 Song of Hua Xu: Moon Over Jiangnan 华胥引：江南月 Yinweizi隐微子Historical181k WordsCompleted Huaxu is a dream. The world is full of beauty, love and hate entwined, and the lovesick and lovelorn are admired by all. Yet none can withstand the passing years, and flowers bloom only briefly. I often revisit the dream of the Red Chamber, admiring Cao Xueqin’s brilliance and regretting that he could not finish his work. Now I wish to imitate his approach and write a book as a warning to those who come after, hence this introduction. As for the words “Jiangnan,” I chose them because it is the h 75Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Because the author's idol is Cao Xueqin, this is a book I wrote based on *Dream of the Red Chamber*. It also includes the author's own poems, plot elements, and references to a monk and a Taoist priest. It's likely written because of some experiences the author went through. It's said that readers' feelings are a source of inspiration for authors, so I request everyone's guidance. I also yearn for a critique from someone like Zhiyan Zhai (a famous Chinese scholar known for his insightful commentary on literature). The writing style is as follows: A few sighs, fragments of heartache, the wedding dress in the dream still lingers, the wine from *Dream of the Red Chamber* is not yet dry, vexation, vexation, vexation. Old images reappear, the girl with her hands on her hips, her face bitter, shaking my sleeve with a hint of sweetness, concealing, concealing, concealing. Enduring the cold moonlight.

18. 68 太 Spirit of the Great Void 太虚灵 Shui Yunjian水云兼Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Divine-mortal forbidden love + powerful heroine + bold and spirited + national crisis in the mortal realm + a god undergoing tribulation + no System, no transmigration. “The Taixu Spirit has emerged from the Three Realms. Is this fate, sin, or tribulation?” Shui Qiong grew up in the forests of the mortal realm, surrounded by wild beasts, eating wild fruit and grains, and drinking from countless springs. Arrogant and unruly, free as the wind, she kept her life on the line, challenged a one-horned 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    This is a historical romance novel with a slightly imaginative plot, featuring two strong main characters, a strong sense of national duty, excellent writing, a grand scale, depth, a high level of strategic vision, strong logic, a diverse cast of characters, a warm and grand atmosphere, well-developed characters, clear career and love storylines, interwoven main and subplots, and a smooth and natural writing style. Most of the story is also heartwarming. [Historical Romance] No system, time travel, melodramatic plot twists, or face-slapping moments. The female lead is a free-spirited, independent princess who unexpectedly gains the spiritual energy of a primordial deity, saving her country and its people. The male lead is a high god who saved the three realms, but has lost his spiritual energy and is searching for it. Initially, he is a mortal undergoing tribulation as a god. The two meet in the Eastern Mountain Forest. A series of conflicting, heartwarming, adventurous, tense, exciting, and fantastical events unfold. Later, they experience the Battle of Pingyao to protect their homeland and the bloody Battle of the Frozen Wasteland, fighting side-by-side against enemies to protect the three realms. (The setup is quite lengthy.)

19. 69 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With her sharp intellect, a royal decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and her dissatisfaction with the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood—all only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to survive! A series of bizarre murders drew her new love into the fray, and the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him. But when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

20. 70 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times, I Cut My Way Through Every Obstacle 穿越回古代披荆斩棘 In Xilin Well西林井里Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted A must-read masterpiece with a 9.9 rating! A platinum author at the helm, topping three charts on the Tomato platform. When you’re out and about, reading this will make you look so cool!! (A delusion from a wage-slave author) Everyone said she was born under a lucky star, raised with a silver spoon in her mouth. Who knew that after transmigrating, she’d become the child bride of a complete idiot? Every day, she woke up to endless backbreaking labor. Freedom was precious, and love could go hang. 39Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    Daily tweets, the female lead makes money in various ways

21. 71 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, 2.3kReads9.1Score28614d adds

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel or rebirth.

22. 72 春 The Long Days of Spring 春昼长长 Arctic Sagebrush冰原鼠尾草Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted [A Down-and-Out, Laid-Back Beauty vs. A Refined, Peerless Young Gentleman] Li Zhizhou was born into a wealthy family, but when it fell on hard times, she was cruelly jilted. After her parents died of illness, her former fiancé realized she had no one to rely on and coveted her beauty. He even tried to take her by force. With nowhere left to turn, Li Zhizhou had no choice but to flee alone. She escaped to the capital, violating curfew on horseback before seeking refuge in Yan Zhaoye’s residence. 267Reads8.5Score—14d adds
23. 73 烬 Ashen Jade 烬玉 South Mountain南山Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted [Historical romance, court intrigue, wuxia, tragic love and redemption; strong female lead, pure-hearted male lead] [Beautiful, strong, and tragic career woman · revenge-driven beauty vs. angelic sweetheart · lovestruck, hapless richest man] She is a former princess of the previous dynasty, carrying a blood feud. Wearing a human-skin mask and disguised as a wandering Taoist, she gathers an army of volunteers amid the chaos. He is a wealthy merchant from Yangzhou, silly and rich but utterly since 40Reads6.7Score—14d adds
24. 74 镜 Song in the Mirror: The Female Regent’s Beloved Slave Husband 镜中歌：女摄政王的奴隶宠夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + mutual devotion + powerful heroine + stunning twists + happy ending] In the Tianling Kingdom, women ruled, and one woman could have several husbands. She, Bai Jinghe, was the true power behind the Tianling Kingdom. Accomplished in both letters and arms, beautiful and talented, she held the court in her grasp. He, A Mo, was a slave offered as tribute to Tianling by Jingyan. He was dressed in rags, sickly and broken, with a shattered arm. Angry after a quarrel with her secondary 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pure ancient romance set in the Tianling Kingdom, a matriarchal society where polyandry is practiced. She, Bai Jinghe, is the true ruler of Tianling, a woman of both literary and martial prowess, beautiful and talented, wielding immense power. He, Amo, is a slave presented to Tianling by Jingyan, ragged, sickly, and crippled, with broken arms and bones. Out of spite with her concubine Rong Yuan, she specifically requests this ugly slave as her favorite concubine. He refuses and is whipped until he is on the verge of death. Bai Jinghe, enraged by being publicly rejected by a slave, spares his life, intending to torment him slowly. However, while treating and caring for him, she develops a strange fondness for him. Just when Bai Jinghe believes he truly wants to stay for her, she is unaware that the slave Amo is actually a long-lost prince of Chi Shu. He is not truly willing to stay for her; his goal is the "Qiankun Mirror" in her possession, said to grant the world to whoever possesses it…

25. 75 伽 Listening to Rain at Jialan 伽蓝听雨 A Carefree Guest in This Floating Life浮生闲客Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [A dashing young general × a sweet, soft little princess???] He is the most ascetic and spiritually pure Buddhist in the kingdom’s foremost temple. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, where Buddhism is revered above all, everyone calls him Master Yanji. Yanji is the dharma name given to him by the abbot, a name that carries sorrow and pity: sorrow that he cannot speak, and pity for the muteness he was born with. But if he truly had been born unable to speak, there would have been no need for sorrow. She 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book has some angst, but it's incredibly good! I stayed up all night reading it and it gave me a sore throat [Please update more frequently!]. I suggest you persevere and read to the end; you'll discover just how wonderful the author's writing is [Sending hearts][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

26. 76 卿 Qingqing Isn't Qing 卿卿不是卿 Jin Yinzhu金银竹Ancient Romance28k WordsCompleted Qingqing Is Not Qing 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has a strong inner strength

27. 77 大 The Ant of the Song Dynasty 大宋之蚁 Wouldn't It Be Nice to Have Youth as a Companion青春作伴好不好Historical426k WordsCompleted This novel is divided into the Convex Volume and the Concave Volume. The Convex Volume tells the story of Lei Gong’s family in the late Northern Song. In her previous life, the protagonist was the king of the Ant Kingdom, named Chun’er. In this life, she is Chun’er, daughter of Lei Gong, Vice Minister of Revenue. The Wuyou Kingdom ruled by Chun’er is destroyed by army ants. She and her guards escape by sheer luck, only to become slaves in the ruthless kingdom, where they suffer oppression and 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm recommending a novel to myself [laughs][laughs]. It's a meticulously crafted work, the result of over a year of dedicated research and writing. The first part, with its magical realism, is comparable to certain scenes in George Orwell's *Nineteen Eighty-Four*, possessing strong political satire. The second part, with its delicate and vivid prose, recreates the entire Jingkang Incident to the fullest extent. Furthermore, the novel incorporates many original poems. I sincerely hope my efforts can bring joy to those who are destined to read it! [Please follow][Please follow][Heart][Heart]

28. 78 幽 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Liu Jin刘瑾Eastern Fantasy175k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 85Reads—Score10014d adds
29. 79 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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30. 80 楼 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 Liu Shuiyue刘水月Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This new book is great. It's based on the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties setting, and it gets better as you read on. The female lead becomes very strong after chapter 20, and the setting is very novel. The whole book is full of plot twists.

31. 81 月 A Moonlit Wish 月明愿 I'm Duoduo我是朵朵吖Ancient Romance108k WordsCompleted [Tragic historical romance with a bad ending, slow start and strong payoff] [Those who love each other may not end up together, and those who do may not truly love each other] [In this world, perhaps the hardest things to obtain are not money and power] [The hardest thing to find is a heart that never changes] Preface: A thousand years ago, the realm was divided in two. The Celestial Dynasty and the Southern Wu Dynasty each claimed half the territory. Fearing the military might of Southern Wu, 139Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I cried so much! [Crying][crying][crying] You absolutely have to read this heart-wrenching ancient Chinese romance novel!!

32. 82 易 Yi Xun Is Hard to Find 易洵难寻 I'm Duoduo我是朵朵吖Ancient Romance99k WordsCompleted Love is like a mountain spring, its gentle current winding all the way to Jiangnan. [Though I know your heart is true, I cannot find you. I hope you will turn back again and ease this longing of mine.] Qi Wan, an illegitimate daughter of the Qi family in Jiangnan, has been overlooked since childhood. She has no interest in business and only wants to live out her life in peace and freedom. Then Yi Xun appears and changes everything. He teaches Qi Wan the ways of business and stays by her side day 39Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 权 The Game of Power 权栖戏 I'm Duoduo我是朵朵吖Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue ✖️ Spycraft ✖️ Forced Love] [Scheming Against Each Other ✖️ Saving Each Other] The world is unpredictable, and fate can change in an instant. Yan Lepei, the daughter of Yancheng’s lord, is forced to conceal her identity and infiltrate the Quanqi Pavilion as a spy. Shao Quan, master of the Quanqi Hall, is calculating, powerful, and scornful of all things. Yet he cannot help falling in love with his own pawn. Shao Quan: “She is the most capable weapon in my hand, and the person 32Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 84 官 The Story of Guan Xi 官禧传 I'm Duoduo我是朵朵吖Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + love and hate intertwined + sweet yet angsty romance] The long-awaited wedding she had looked forward to with all her heart turned out to be a trap set long ago by the man she loved. Overnight, her entire family was slaughtered. For Guan Xi, it was a devastating blow. The love that had seemed so pure was, it turned out, full of lies and deception. Sometimes I wonder if these words can truly tell the whole story of Guan Xi’s life. There is a quiet resilience about Guan Xi. She l 91Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 85 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: A Concubine-Born Son's Guide to Getting Rich 女穿男：庶子暴富手册 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + transmigration + one-on-one romance + marriage before love + slow-burn + farming and business] [Sweet-talking, ruthless rent collector vs. theatrical holdout who refuses to break off the engagement] When Zhao Wenduo opens his eyes, he's become the disowned illegitimate son of a duke's household. A vast fortune? None of it is his. A houseful of servants? They've all gone to the legitimate son. All he has left are two crumbling alleys, a marriage contract, 1.1kReads7.0Score12614d adds

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36. 86 谋 Scheming for a Beauty 谋红颜 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A flood swept away Ru Yu's mother. Everyone said it was a natural disaster, but she alone knew for certain that someone had lowered the iron floodgate with a sneer as the waters surged in. To uncover the mystery behind it, she resolutely descended from Mount Kuocang. Making herself a pawn, she stepped into the treacherous game of power unfolding across the land. 37Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, featuring war and political intrigue.

37. 87 错 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 36Reads8.6Score—14d adds
38. 88 知 Knowing the Subtle Truth 知情微 An'an Tianya鞍安天涯Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “The pawn strikes back X I enter the game in the name of a pawn, and I insist on playing against you.” [Replacement * no rebirth * no transmigration * high-stakes palace intrigue * everyone is wicked] What secrets lie buried in the past? What is the truth beneath the treacherous struggles of the imperial harem? One winter, Luo Zhiwei was separated from her family. The twelve-year-old Prince Cheng found her and brought her home. She couldn't remember who she was, where she came from, or where 72Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 89 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
40. 90 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40kReads9.7Score6.1k14d adds
41. 91 大 The Ming Emperor's Beloved Consort, Wan Zhen'er 大明宠妃万贞儿 Mad Twenty-Four Snake疯廿四蛇Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted 8.1kReads9.4Score68114d adds
42. 92 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds
43. 93 蛇 The Snake Lord's Spoiled Bride: The Substitute Snake Husband Lures a Down-and-Out Heiress 蛇君娇宠：替身蛇夫诱拐落魄千金 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Down-on-her-luck heiress and unlucky pauper X power-hungry snake demon, dark outside, pure inside] A sweet romance between a human and a demon amid dark, powerful forces [Happy ending + sweet romance + devoted to each other + human-demon romance + lighthearted + healing + political intrigue + redemption] Hua Nianjiao, granddaughter of the former Grand Tutor, has no money and no choice but to climb into a bridal sedan on Ghost Festival night, marrying into a prince's manor to bring good fortune 153Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sweet and romantic historical romance between a human and a demon. The male lead is a snake demon, very alluring and seductive, while the female lead is a fallen heiress, very sweet and gentle. Due to a marriage arranged to bring bad luck, they are both drawn into a power struggle within the imperial court, finding redemption and healing in each other amidst the intrigue and scheming.

44. 94 煌 The Book of Radiance: Embroidered Bones Seize Heaven's Secrets 煌世书：绣骨夺天机 The Art Of Zhang From Bibo Island碧波岛的章法Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing A shocking upheaval in the imperial court sends the realm into turmoil. Yun Zhi hides in the lowest laundry quarters of the Imperial Music Bureau, enduring humiliation and struggling to survive with her faint supernatural ability. While secretly investigating clues to her family's massacre, Yun Zhi's embroidery skills happen to catch the eye of a noble, and she is transferred to a high-class embroidery workshop. There, she can use her position to access more information. During a crisis, she is 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first among ancient novels, a masterpiece.

45. 95 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A Battle of Wits | A Wife-Chasing Hell] Her father and brothers perished, her fiancé fell off a cliff, and she went from being a jewel of a military family to the laughingstock of the entire capital. After five years of lying low, using her business as a trap and secretly building her own power base, she ultimately dissected her own heart! He married another, she turned away, and in their final game of chess, she smiled: "Let's gamble. I bet I can't afford to die... And you can't live well either, how about it...?"

46. 96 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The main character is a native of ancient times, and it's a traditional Chinese romance novel. [Laughs]

47. 97 思 The Tale of Si He 思合传 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted She was born to an ordinary family amid the bustle of Jiangnan, spending her carefree childhood in the rhythms of everyday life. The older brother and sister who watched over her as she grew up were, in fact, lost royal descendants living incognito among the common folk. Once their origins were revealed, the family's fate was changed forever. She, too, was swept into the deep waters of the imperial palace. In the golden hall, candlelight flickered as she smiled sweetly. Every glance she cast lef 1.7kReads8.1Score13714d adds
48. 98 漠 Dust on the Desert 漠上尘 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance572k WordsOngoing [Powerful man lowers his head + mutual salvation + innocent, flower-like heroine’s growth + scheming political mastermind + regret and groveling] She was a speck of dust carried from the sands of the northern desert, unnoticed by anyone, until she fell into the most intricate game of chess in the Central Plains. Everyone marveled that the emperor had given her a name, calling it the highest honor. The princess treated her as a trusted ally, and so she learned the palace’s coded language and def 60Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 宠 The Beloved Consort’s Tale 宠妃传 User86705288用户86705288Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted Once you enter the palace gates, they stretch as deep as the sea, and from then on you’re bound to a life of conflict. Deceit and betrayal, intrigue and rivalry, family turning against family, a world of shifting shadows and treacherous currents. Watch to see who can bring whom down, and who will make it to the very top. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 淑 A Lady's Delight 淑女乐之 Withered Grass Lantern Berry枯草草灯笼果Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted Heroine Chang Le: She has status and beauty, knows how to fight, but what she does best is disguise herself. Her greatest disguise was so convincing that she even fooled herself. Possible male leads: 1. Could this be my childhood sweetheart? 2. Could this be that little girl from back then? Heroine: Stop pretending. Neither of you is pining for the past. You’re both just “letting your looks get the better of you”! 52Reads—Score114d adds

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