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1. 51 与 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, I Married the Marquis's Heir 与渣男退婚后，我嫁侯府世子 Zhang Jibei张冀北Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, clever heroine who won't reunite with her ex + scheming, devoted hero who's been planning this for a long time] Before their wedding, Shen Qingyun tells Lin Yao that his cousin is carrying his child. He urges Lin Yao to be magnanimous. “I was drunk when it happened. My cousin is gentle and obedient, and only asks to be taken as a concubine. The child can be registered under your name. She won't compete with you for anything.” Shen Qingyun assumes Lin Yao will make a scene and get 3.6kReads8.9Score399Shelves

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   Before the wedding, my fiancé told me that my cousin was pregnant with my child, and that she was very understanding and would only be a concubine, with the child registered in my name. Lin Yao generously relinquished her position as the principal wife and turned to the male lead's arms.

2. 52 冷 The Cold King’s Fierce Devotion: The Concubine’s Daughter Becomes His Consort 冷王枭宠：庶女嫡妃 Curtains Rise, West Goes Mad帘卷西疯Ancient Romance5.5M WordsCompleted The capital’s number-one refined rogue and military heir transmigrates into the body of the General’s residence’s illegitimate second daughter. She spent two years fighting for her family, only to be repaid with a trap. Losing the man she loved wasn’t enough: she was also forced to marry the crippled God of War, a prince. Ha! Did they think she was looking for a meal ticket? She can fight on the battlefield, cook in the kitchen, whip the household into shape with one hand, and make money in busi 268Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   1️⃣ Just finished reading this book today, highly recommended. 2️⃣ It's quite long, but it's in my top 3 ancient romance novels. I'll reread it if I can't find anything good to read. 3️⃣, 4️⃣, And 5️⃣ are all good, worth reading.

3. 53 姐 My Sister Crossed the River and Burned the Bridge? Reborn, My Jinxing Words No Longer Bring Good News, and My Bad Omens Come True 姐姐过河拆桥？重生后我的乌鸦嘴，报喜失灵，报忧成真 My Son Yanshen我儿砚深Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted My sister burned the bridge after crossing it? Reborn, my jinxing tongue no longer makes good fortune come true, but my bad predictions do. 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Beautiful short stories in ancient Chinese romance novels~

4. 54 夫 The Madam’s Mind-Reading Fails, and the Young Marquis Courts Her Every Day 夫人读心术失灵，小侯爷日日邀宠 Qiying栖应Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Xie Wanjun, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Xie family, spent more than a decade secluded in the inner chambers, following every rule. Then a prophetic dream overturned everything she had believed and showed her the tragedy waiting a few years ahead. Her fiancé, Lin Xianzhi, was cheating on her with her younger sister. He used her businesses to help rebels seize power, then burned her alive once he had made his name. Yet Marquis Sang, the capital’s most notorious wastrel, charged through t 1.3kReads8.9Score156Shelves
5. 55 嫡 My Half-Sister Stole My Cola Recipe to Impress the Empress Dowager, So I Face-Slapped Her on the Spot and Made Her Burp Herself Into Humiliation 嫡姐偷我可乐配方献宝太后，我当场打脸让她嗝到社死 My Son Yanshen我儿砚深Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted My Older Sister Stole My Cola Recipe to Impress the Empress Dowager. I Made Her Eat Her Words on the Spot, Belching Until She Died of Embarrassment 54Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 出 Pay to Break Off the Engagement? The Abacus Beads Hit the Chief Minister in the Face 出钱退亲？算盘珠子崩首辅脸上了 Tianshan Snow Lotus Tea天山雪莲茶Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Political Intrigue + Household Battles + Devoted Couple + No Love Rivals or Misunderstandings] A clever woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a calculating, scheming man The number-one enemy of every unmarried noblewoman in the capital is Jiang Wanhe, the Jiang family's beautiful but empty-headed legitimate daughter. It all began when the Jiang family struck incredible luck: after saving the city's most eligible bachelor, Xie Yao, from bandits, they called 1.6kReads8.6Score212Shelves
7. 57 拯 After Saving the Blind Little Darling, I Faked My Death and He Went Mad 拯救瞎眼小可怜后死遁他发疯了 Sparrow in the Clouds云中雀林Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented transmigration into a book, bold and cheerful martial-world heroine × cold, humble, blind prince, faked death, intense angst for the male lead, sweet and angsty romance, winning her back] “I’ve been abandoned by the light twice. What right do I have to hope?” The male lead is extremely humble and pitiful. This is not a feel-good power fantasy. The story is bittersweet, with plenty of sorrow. That’s its flavor. The romance is swoon-worthy, and the angst is intense. The Sixth Pri 3.8kReads8.9Score408Shelves

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   Redemption is merely a task; only the man truly feels the love.

8. 58 偏 The Cast-Off Daughter of the Side Courtyard Drops the Act: I Prove My Genius for Architecture and Shock the World 偏院弃女不装了，我证神机掌营造惊天下 My Son Yanshen我儿砚深Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Cast-Off Daughter from the Side Courtyard Drops the Act: I Prove the Divine Mechanism and Construction Arts, Shocking the World 29Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.4kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
10. 60 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
11. 61 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
12. 62 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
13. 63 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3.2kReads9.4Score417Shelves

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    These historical romance novels are so good! There are childhood sweethearts, cousins, elaborate schemes, and even forceful acquisitions. I feel like I'm completely hooked on them; I can almost see ancient ministers and emperors going to any lengths to win over their wives. [Eating popcorn emoji] [I highly recommend them too!] [I highly recommend them too!]

14. 64 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
15. 65 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    These books definitely deserve a spot on the list; they are all excellent historical romance novels, and the number of readers speaks for itself.

16. 66 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.3kReads8.9Score230Shelves
17. 67 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Every single one of them is amazing. My favorites are "Cherishing Flowers and Iris" and "Bound Spring Love." I stayed up all night reading them; they're truly incredible.

18. 68 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    The first book features male and female leads from happy families, resulting in well-liked and disciplined personalities. Even before the male lead falls for the female lead, he treats her with respect, and their relationship develops gradually. The female lead is an empress, which I found incredibly satisfying and not at all frustrating! The second book has characters that I absolutely love from Tomato Books [drooling emoji]. Both leads are outgoing and unpretentious. I especially love the male lead's carefree and irreverent nature, and I adore the female lead's beautiful and flamboyant personality. I love their banter! I've finished the next three books, and they're all excellent [thumbs up emoji]. The fourth book is about exclusive love, and their relationship is incredibly enviable and genuine. The fifth book was the first historical romance I finished reading, and it's a fantastic time-travel story! It doesn't feel abrupt at all! The male lead is a spirited and dashing young man [drooling emoji].

19. 69 娇 The Sweet and Gentle Crown Princess Is Adored Throughout the Eastern Palace 娇软太子妃宠冠东宫 Autumn Smoke, Falling Rain烟秋落雨Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet romance + love at first sight + love that deepens over time + one-on-one + both leads are each other’s first and only + fictional history + lighthearted + a sweet, pure love story] The gentle, kind, and lovely Crown Princess, Shen Muyao, x the refined and elegant Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Ji Siming Shen Muyao was raised in her family’s hometown in Jiangnan, where the entire Shen clan doted on their little darling. On her sixteenth birthday, she left Jiangnan 3.9kReads8.8Score409Shelves
20. 70 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
21. 71 继 Successor Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 82.7kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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    I recommended all of these after watching them; I just love female protagonists who are emotionally stable, courageous, and resourceful.

22. 72 枝 Heng on the Branches 枝上蘅 Zhongshu Jun jun中书君junAncient Romance357k WordsCompleted Content warning: First his soul travels into the ending, then his body follows. The System imposes mandatory quests and punishments, reducing stamina. [Flirtatious Princess × Aloof Imperial Preceptor] [Both virgins · Happy ending · His affection has always been reserved for her alone] Shen Heng transmigrated into the body of a sickly princess and panicked. The System told her that if she wanted to survive, she had to win over the most dangerous man in the book: Xunzhuo, the Imperial Preceptor of 101.7kReads9.5Score17.1kShelves
23. 73 别 Don't Mess with That Miaojiang Boy, He's Twisted and Sadistic 别惹那个苗疆少年，他病娇又变态 I'm Broken, Do Whatever You Want我碎了你随意Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] [Exclusive 1v1 Romance + Healing + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] [Straightforward Sweetheart x Sharp-Tongued, Brooding Tsundere] Original title: Don’t Mess with That Miaojiang Boy, He’s Obsessive and Twisted When Chai Xiaomi reads how the righteous female side character tries to stop the villain from planting a love gu in the heroine, only to be eaten by venomous insects until not a bone remains, she shudders in silence. She is stung to death by a poisono 81.1kReads9.4Score14.3kShelves

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    I'll just say one word: Absolutely amazing!

24. 74 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
25. 75 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.9kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves

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    Avid readers will find these books to be incredibly captivating: the first one is a heart-pounding read featuring a dark and yandere protagonist; the second is a fiery novel about dual rebirth; the third is a story of a villainous woman and a chaotic love triangle; the fourth is a story about a female supporting character; and the fifth is a highly recommended read that's truly excellent, combining humor with heart-wrenching moments.

26. 76 软 Sweet and Soft, Yet Full of Tricks: The Unhinged Heir Can’t Resist Her 软糯娇娇手段高，疯批世子不经撩 Xie Jinan谢今安Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mad Young Heir Claims the Lead Role in a Rom-Com [Adorable, outspoken little princess x gentle, loyal big black dragon] [Not a strong female lead + sweet, doting romance, both leads have only ever loved each other + mutual healing + loving and caring for each other] One day, Rong Yu catches Gu Yun'uan bandaging a pigeon’s injured leg and remarks sarcastically, “How kind of the Heir’s Consort.” Gu Yun'uan gives him a puzzled look, then picks up the other six pigeons tied togethe 708Reads9.2Score102Shelves
27. 77 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    These are the few books I've read so far that I found incredibly enjoyable. Each one has a different focus and is written with excellent logic. They're all satisfying and sweet reads, I highly, highly recommend them!!!

28. 78 绝 The Stunning Outcast Tames Her Men, Captures Their Hearts, and Sparks a Rivalry 绝色万人嫌训狗，勾君心，引雄竞 Little Gingerbread Person姜饼人儿Ancient Romance264k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Least Favorite + Male Rivals Competing for Her + Taming Dogs + Forced Love + Calculated Moves] Song Qin has barely transmigrated into a book when she finds herself staring at a very large bed. Three powerful men, their faces flushed, beg her for an antidote. Only then does she realize she's become a flirtatious woman hated by everyone, and the original character is responsible for the three men being drugged. In the book, the original character is exiled for harassing high-rankin 123Reads—Score242Shelves

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    The once high-ranking noble families gradually became jealous of the female lead, fighting each other and even risking their lives to compete.

29. 79 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.6kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    Having been a bookworm for ten years, I no longer enjoy reading only romance novels; I prefer ensemble pieces. You should check out these novels; they won't disappoint.

30. 80 惹 Why Mess With Her? She's His Majesty's Beloved and His First Wife 惹她干嘛，她是陛下白月光兼发妻 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [A calculating, possessive emperor × a sweet, gentle beauty | devoted to one another | mutual healing | growing-up romance | two hopeless romantics falling for each other~] Jiang Yingli has spent four years as Prince Su’s concubine. Xiao Chenglan, Prince Su, has little interest in women, and she is the only concubine in his household, so her life is peaceful and carefree. She thinks things will stay that way, but then Prince Su ascends the throne. Overnight, she rises from a lowly concubine of P 55.8kReads8.9Score6.5kShelves

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    [A love story between two lovestruck individuals, both with strong possessive desires] Jiang Yingli, the daughter of a merchant, was originally a lowly concubine in the Prince Su's mansion, seeking only a peaceful life. However, her husband, Xiao Chenglan, ascended the throne, forcing her into the deep palace. She initially thought she would have to survive the palace intrigues, but instead became the only light in the emperor's heart. He is a cunning and obsessive young emperor, his mother died early, and his birth was humble. His path to the throne was fraught with blood and tears, yet he reserved all his tenderness for her: on their first day in the palace, he held her as they sat on the dragon throne; he cleared obstacles for her in the harem; he granted her brother a noble title, elevating her family's status; he defied public opinion to make her empress; and he designated her as the crown prince upon the birth of the eldest prince. She is a sweet and adorable wife, who, under his favor, transforms from cautious and timid to open her heart. Two young souls, lacking love, one loving clumsily and obsessively, the other cautiously, yet within the palace walls, they forged a deep and enduring love, a bond that history acknowledges. No melodramatic palace intrigue, only a sweet and mutually redeeming story. Witness how emperors spoil their concubines, making them the most powerful women in the harem, and how they use their favoritism to heal each other's lifelong loneliness.

31. 81 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    These three are my top picks! You know that feeling where you stumble upon a book and just keep reading, and it gets better and better the more you read? These three books gave me that feeling—they're all incredibly good! The second and third books are by the same author, and they're exceptionally well-written. You won't regret buying them, they're really amazing!!! I highly recommend the first and second books!!! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

32. 82 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.9kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    These three are my top picks! You know that feeling where you stumble upon a book and just keep reading, and it gets better and better the more you read? These three books gave me that feeling—they're all incredibly good! The second and third books are by the same author, and they're exceptionally well-written. You won't regret buying them, they're really amazing!!! I highly recommend the first and second books!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕💕

33. 83 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.6kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
34. 84 夫 The General’s Wife Is So Alluring, He Has to Cuddle and Kiss Her to Cheer Her Up 夫人娇媚，要将军哄哄抱抱又亲亲 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Pregnancy + Mutual Love + Sweet Romance] After transmigrating into a book, Ye Yunqi marries a disabled general returning victorious from war. Unfortunately, the general’s household includes the heroine, who once saved his life. Ye Yunqi sighs. She took the heroine’s place as the general’s wife, so no wonder the heroine wants to kill her. What should she do? Cling to the general’s coattails first! Rumor has it that General Qin Zhi is cruel, violent, a 3.1kReads9.1Score299Shelves
35. 85 琅 The Ballad of Langhua 琅华引 Xue You雪虠Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted My new book finally got a rating! New books always start with a low score, so I hope the initial rating won’t put you off reading it! I’d also like to thank everyone who left me a review 🥰 Mad, vicious beauty × Ice-cold, chaste nobleman · Both Reborn, Love and Hate · A Chaotic Romance of Wei-Jin-Era Elegance The heroine is a truly unhinged beauty: vain, lecherous, playful, and utterly unhinged in everything she does. She’s wicked, but dazzlingly open about it. The hero is an untouchable flowe 2.9kReads8.1Score245Shelves

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    The female lead is a villainous character with emotional issues. It's not a revenge story; she's purely evil. She's oblivious to kindness from others. In her previous life, she schemed against Xie Wulang and married him. Later, she thought that no matter how she tried to seduce the male lead, he wouldn't be interested (even though he was deeply in love with her), and she found him boring and wanted to cheat on him (both are virgins). After being reborn, she slowly discovers the male lead's true feelings for her.

36. 86 被 Forced Into Marriage, I Won the Heart of the Handsome Prince 被迫赐婚后，绝色王爷赖上我 The Moon Chasing Stars追星的月Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Nan Lu was a medical genius from the twenty-first century. Her skills could bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones, or kill someone without leaving a trace. One day, she transmigrated to ancient times, arriving on the day the daughter of the Prime Minister’s household was tortured to death. After enduring the brutal torture and dying alongside the original owner, she was reborn in her place. But she woke on the day of the wedding, surrounded by a ten-mile bridal procession, 6.3kReads9.3Score896Shelves
37. 87 枝 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Ling Ling Ling Zhi灵灵灵芝Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was drawn in by the opening scene of the rescue in the mountains. Under the damp, rainy bushes, she rescued a handsome man covered in wounds. Afterwards, they made a fire, cooked, gathered herbs, changed his bandages, and tended the vegetable garden together—the rustic charm was palpable. But after this beautiful scene was shattered by disaster, the story's scope expanded dramatically. The female protagonist travels to the capital, making companions along the way, encountering the darkness of local corruption, and struggling to survive while gathering clues. It gets better and better as it goes on.

38. 88 糟 Oh No! The Day Before I Flee, I Get Pregnant by the Heir 糟！跑路前一天，我怀了世子的崽 Arubas of the Northern Snowy Wasteland北雪荒原的阿鲁巴斯Ancient Romance949k WordsCompleted Mu Chunqing is a passionate woman of the jianghu who believes in repaying kindness and vengeance. But at twenty, she’s considered an old maid. Her mother worries that she’ll die without anyone to burn paper offerings at her grave, so she wants Mu Chunqing to find a man and have a child. After a long search, Mu Chunqing chooses a handsome, powerfully built, unruly subordinate to father her child. But she never expected him not only to cooperate without a fight, but also to become impossible to sh 4.7kReads9.3Score508Shelves
39. 89 重 After Being Reborn, the Cousin Became the Emperor's Uncle's Cherished One 重生后，表小姐成了皇叔心尖宠 Ju Qiuqiu桔求求Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Face-Slapping + Pampered by Everyone] In her previous life, the scumbag climbed to power as a high-ranking minister by stepping on Lou Yanning every step of the way. On the day he married a princess as his primary wife, Lou Yanning was poisoned to death. Reborn, Lou Yanning resolved to stop chasing after that scumbag. She cozied up to the emperor and empress, and got the powerful prince firmly under her thumb. In her previous life, Feng Xiao never understood love, even when he died. Th 307Reads8.9Score—Shelves
40. 90 重 Reborn as the Phoenix-Toppling Physician 重生之倾凰医妃 Northern Star, No Wounds in the Snow北辰无殇雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she spurned Prince Chen’s deep love. For three years, she schemed tirelessly, using all her maternal family’s power to help him seize the throne. But once he became emperor, he joined forces with the older sister she had loved like family to frame her. He ordered her entire maternal family executed. Her relatives were murdered, and the wicked woman cut her child from her womb alive. The man she had always tried to avoid, it turned out, had secretly loved her deeply. He died 5.2kReads9.0Score507Shelves
41. 91 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.7kReads9.4Score13kShelves

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    I rarely read historical romance novels, but these three are definitely top-tier.

42. 92 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves

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    These are all books I've kept on my bookshelf and can't bear to delete. The ratings are all very honest, and both the writing and the plot are impeccable! I highly recommend books #8 and #11! They're definitely the kind of books worth staying up all night to finish! [Drooling][heart emoji]

43. 93 聆 Listening to the Spring Tide 聆春潮 Xing Yebai行夜白Ancient Romance907k WordsOngoing Fake Siblings | Love by Force | The Untouchable Falls Madly in Love | She Runs, He Chases | Sweet and Angsty | An Intense Push and Pull Between One Man and One Woman Yun Luan was Shen Zhiheng's canary, kept in the palm of his hand. He spoiled and cherished her in every way, but refused to give her freedom. She had once begged him softly, calling him Brother and pleading with him to let her go for old times' sake. He gripped her chin, amusement in his eyes. "We share no blood. Who are you calling 6.4kReads8.8Score521Shelves

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    I absolutely love this book!! It's a fake sibling story with a forced and domineering twist!! So addictive! The author's writing is excellent, very immersive! Trust me, I've been following her books from junior high to high school, and now I'm a naive and somewhat foolish college student!! And after it's finished, the author will even cook a delicious meal~~

44. 94 娇 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 7.3kReads9.1Score581Shelves

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    These books are absolutely amazing.

45. 95 开 Bound to a System from the Start, the Down-and-Out Scholar Is a Master of the Hidden Pavilion 开局绑系统，落魄书生是暗阁大佬 Red Maple Leaves on South Mountain南山红叶枫Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] [Making a fortune] [Mutual devotion] Su Xiaoxiao, a cooking streamer, has barely woken up when she hears that her brother and sister-in-law are going to sell her off. In a panic, she can only pretend to go crazy, but midway through her act, a down-on-his-luck scholar barges in and interrupts her. As she checks whether the man is still alive, she triggers a bond with a System. Complete its missions, and she can return to her original world. Su Xiaoxiao plans to open a little 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I found a completed ancient romance novel, no need to wait for updates. The female protagonist transmigrates with a system, her initial goal is simple: to survive, make money, complete her missions, and return home. The scholar she meets appears down-on-his-luck but is actually quite shrewd. The two accompany each other through business and get involved in court intrigues, their feelings developing slowly and naturally.

46. 96 拒 I Refused the Imperial Palace, Yet Fell Right into the Regent's Trap 拒入深宫，却偏偏落入摄政王局中 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式11k WordsCompleted She refuses to enter the imperial palace, only to fall straight into the Regent's trap. 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese style, short story, readable.

47. 97 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Placed on the bookshelf, read repeatedly! [Drooling] The first book, no time travel, rebirth. Arranged marriage to love, the male lead is a bit fierce at first. Male lead: "No sex if we're not familiar..." But later he turns out to be a complete slap in the face. The female lead, although not strong, isn't coy either. The plot develops quickly. [Sending hearts] The second book, quite a lot of sex. Haha. The male and female leads meet for a one-night stand, and later the male lead takes the female lead with him. As the title suggests, he only wants to treat the female lead as a concubine. The female lead's personality is also very good after time travel; she always thinks about accumulating enough resources to leave. She treats her relationship with the male lead like a romantic relationship. The plot is very novel. The male lead has the feudalistic idea of ​​having three wives and four concubines from ancient times, which he gradually changes later. The female lead is very clear-headed and knows what she wants. It's a very normal time travel mindset. Recommended! [Admiration] The third book, the male lead is obsessive, the female lead is time travel and redeems him, very sweet, very good to read, both are intelligent, arranged marriage to love. The female lead is the male lead's redemption.

48. 98 绝 The Stunning Physician Consort: Evil Prince, Please Restrain Yourself 绝色医妃，邪王请节制 Xia Zhizi夏枝子Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted “You think you can just leave after offending this prince?” He hunted her down, searching high and low. Lin Wanwan never imagined she’d lose control after being drugged by the White Lotus Second Madam and end up bedding the all-powerful, wicked prince. And then... “Your Highness, I haven’t dealt with the wicked ones yet.” “Do you want her hands cut off, or shall I turn her into a human pig?” the prince sneered. “Your Highness, I haven’t saved up enough for my dowry!” The prince drew closer. “How 100Reads8.4Score—Shelves
49. 99 箭 An Arrow Falls, and I Meet You 箭落逢君 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted An Arrow Falls, and We Meet 89Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 诱 Luring the Lord into His Embrace 诱君宠 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The animated series “Win Your Lord's Heart: My Troubled Prince” is now streaming. We hope you'll show it your support.] Shen Yu, a modern-day doctor, is murdered by her senior fellow and transmigrates into the body of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. The eldest Shen daughter is breathtakingly beautiful, but her fiancé sets her up and forces her to marry the brutal Prince of Qi. At first, Shen Yu ties her handkerchief around the prince's wrist. “This handkerchief is like me. As long as yo 12.8kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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