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1. 201 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
2. 202 嫁 After Marrying the Gloomy Powerful Minister's Younger Brother 嫁给阴郁权臣弟弟后 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title Why Not Ride the Wind Together] Xu Yunjia and Pei Youqing grew up together. After they married, she managed the household and cared for his parents, doing everything a wife could be expected to do. She never imagined that one day a woman would arrive at her door with Pei Youqing’s child. Only then did Yunjia realize that she had been living a joke all these years. She returned to the time before she married Pei Youqing. Xu Yunjia no longer want 13.2kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
3. 203 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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   Bai Lu is amazing! I've been following his books, sisters, you won't regret reading them!

4. 204 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
5. 205 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.3kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
6. 206 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 833Reads8.9Score160Shelves
7. 207 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.6kReads9.4Score309Shelves
8. 208 女 The Dashing General and Her Pretty Boy: Playing the Lazybones in Jiangnan 女将俏郎：我在江南装咸鱼 Spicy Seared Salmon辣炝三文鱼Ancient Romance186k WordsOngoing Also known as "All I See Is Dust" [Happy Ending + Strong Female Lead + Male Lead Transmigrates + Light Political Intrigue + Light Comedy] #Cool-Headed, Reserved Yet Warmhearted General vs. Witty, Gentle, Scheming, and Clingy Husband# In the winter of the nineteenth year of Shuncheng, General Lu is framed for treason. His steadfast loyalty is branded as treachery, and blood and bitterness stain the capital. Only a young orphaned girl is left behind. Four years later, the late emperor dies, and t 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you're looking for a non-clichéd historical romance, bookmark this! While most novels about generals' wives focus on domestic power struggles, this one features a female lead who is a general herself, possessing a strong presence and not prioritizing domestic matters. The male lead has a modern soul, a quirky mind, and often internally criticizes ancient times while outwardly maintaining a well-behaved and obedient demeanor. The daily life is lighthearted, and the main political intrigue unfolds gradually, keeping the reading enjoyable.

9. 209 春 The Woman in the Spring Boudoir Dream 春闺梦里人 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted The novel of the same name as the television drama starring Ding Yuxi and Peng Xiaoran. “I won’t accept this! I won’t! Even as a ghost, I’ll curse you for all eternity. May the loving couple be torn apart, may the mirror never be made whole, and may the mandarin ducks fly off separately!” Her obsession would not fade, and her vengeful spirit could not find peace. Ji Man was only reading a novel to pass the time, never imagining she would be pulled into a very strange dream. She became the story’ 1.1kReads8.4Score200Shelves
10. 210 谁 Who Says an Emperor and Empress Can’t Truly Love Each Other? 谁说帝后不能有真情 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted Pei Shu seems to have been born under a lucky star. Born into a prominent family, she grew up cherished by loving parents and surrounded by every luxury. Her only setback was when her fiancé fell for someone else and broke off their engagement. Before the people of the capital could even laugh at her, an imperial decree arrived at the Pei residence, and Pei Shu became the empress. From then on, everything went smoothly: her son was named crown prince, later became emperor, and Pei Shu naturally 12.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
11. 211 闺 A Girl’s Private Affairs 闺事 Sui Tang隋唐Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [Airheaded, sweet little beauty × cold-faced, warm-hearted man who overthinks everything] Pure historical romance, both leads are virgins Wen Wan was sold to Spring River, Flowers and Moonlight at the age of ten. Everyone said she had the beauty of Xi Shi. On the eve of her debut, Cao Du Zhi, the instructor who had always doted on her, went out of his way to find someone to take her in for her first night. She went along, all naive and clumsy sweetness, and by sheer luck, caught the man’s eye. H 4kReads9.2Score432Shelves
12. 212 风 Love and Romance Have Nothing to Do with Me 风月不相关 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted What kind of people can you find at Dream Return House? Yin Gezhi wore a gloomy expression. “I hate spineless people more than anything!” But fate had other plans. Guan Fengyue was exactly the sort of spineless person he despised. She had meant to drape a length of red silk around the Crown Prince of Wu, but after eating too much and gaining a couple of pounds, the silk couldn’t hold her. With a loud thump, she fell right into Yin Gezhi’s arms. Many years ago, someone had ridden into battle with 1.7kReads9.1Score257Shelves
13. 213 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 98.2kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels, you're welcome. Books left unread, just buy them without hesitation. Serialized versions can be read later. Second book: A story about national righteousness, family, friendship, and love. The heroine is adorable and grows stronger – who wouldn't love her? The male lead's undercover role is heartbreaking. The only flaw is the somewhat abrupt death of the second male lead, but it's acceptable. 3. Palace intrigue novel, featuring a psychology PhD. The heroine is unmoved, treating the emperor like her superior, focusing on promotion. Unlike other palace intrigue novels, her intelligence is on point. 4. Also featuring a clear-headed heroine. The early chapters are somewhat abusive, mainly because the heroine is of low rank and suffers at the hands of those in higher positions. The male lead falls in love later. Childbirth is late, around 300 chapters. See if you can accept it. 5. Speaking of this year's top male leads: Lin Qingyuan should be on the list. If you like subtle political intrigue and strong male and female leads, this is the book. Lord Lin is also a professional at taking care of children, carrying his baby to the government office – who wouldn't love that? The male lead who takes his wife's surname after having a child seems to be the poorest and stingiest [laughing and crying emoji], but he's also very cute. Afraid of losing his position, he says he doesn't love her [laughing and crying emoji]. 6. It's a political intrigue story, also featuring strong male and female leads. The male lead has a high status, and the female lead is reborn and saves people. The female lead's character is also good, though I forgot the specifics. The male lead also secretly dotes on her. 7. This is an ensemble piece, a political intrigue novel, and the grand finale. It's not that I don't love it, it's my absolute favorite. It's almost always in the top 10 of the monthly gift rankings for female readers. It's reached chapter 1800, quite long. It's a female-centric novel where the female lead only marries, never remarries. It's set in a chaotic world of power struggles. Some readers say it's similar to the Three Kingdoms period. If you like female-centric novels, this is a must-read.

14. 214 王 Princess Consort, Stop Acting. The Prince Can Hear Your Thoughts 王妃别演了，王爷能听见你的心声 Sugar White as Snow白糖如雪Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts + the female lead can understand animal speech] [Goofy and lighthearted + absurd comedy + feel-good romance, sickeningly sweet] After transmigrating into a book as a disposable side character, she manages to annoy the villainous Big Boss into fainting from the start. She plans to take advantage of his weakness and finish him off, but the villain hears every one of her thoughts. Later, the villain finally loses patience and demands, “I hear you c 9kReads9.2Score949Shelves

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    This is my number one ancient romance novel! "Send the letter of divorce to the princess! Tell her I'm dead, and tell her to eat well!" Hahahaha 😂 Don't even mention it, the guards were trying so hard not to laugh. I was laughing so hard I was practically flying off the roof.

15. 215 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves
16. 216 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 2.8kReads9.2Score423Shelves
17. 217 下 After Coming Down from the Mountain, I Accidentally Turned the Capital Upside Down 下山后，不小心闹翻京城 The Moon Is Not Full月不盈Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads + Punishing Villains + A Touch of Court Intrigue + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Nation and Family] Qi Xingyun, daughter of a Duke, studied medicine on Yunlan Mountain from childhood. After coming of age, she returned to the capital, only to discover that everything had changed beyond recognition. Her younger sister, whom she had doted on since childhood, now saw her as a thorn in her side. Her elder sister married, and conspiracies at home began to surface. All she wanted was —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My friend's book is pretty good, in my opinion. (I was shocked when she told me she was going to write a long post.) It gets better as it goes on, I think 🤔 If you're interested, you can click to check it out! [Laughs]

18. 218 纨 After the Dandy Heir Married Me 纨绔世子娶我为妻后 Fu Yao扶妖Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted On the second day after transmigrating, Feng Wanyue is betrothed by imperial decree to a spoiled young heir. The heir is handsome and dashing, a brilliant young man. But he puts all his talents to use eating, drinking, and having fun, and chasing cats and teasing dogs. When they meet, neither of them is happy about the marriage. On their wedding night, Feng Wanyue holds out her hand. “The divorce papers. Hand them over.” Xiao Jue says dismissively, “I'm writing them.” After the wedding, Feng Wan 1.4kReads9.0Score212Shelves
19. 219 折 Startling Heron 折惊鹭 Flying Grass会飞的草Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Zuo Yi thinks that if Ming Li were a white egret, then he would be the eagle that broke her wings. Ming Li saves a sick, domineering man, only to see her life plunge into its darkest days. Zuo Yi: “I've seen all kinds of wild women. I refuse to believe I can't tame you.” Ming Li: “Ha! You're good at daydreaming. Let me make this clear: in this life, there will only ever be one outcome for me, Ming Li, and you, Zuo Yi. We won't stop until one of us is dead.” She defies him, he forces her. She run 714Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The writing style of the three-character classic is basically in sync with its name. I underlined many sentences in "Spring Banquet," but one thing I felt was that the slaps to the male lead's face weren't harsh enough; I really wanted to slap him a few more times [facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]. The next four books are palace intrigue, and the one with the most sophisticated methods is still the best in my opinion. The last book is a story about a powerful minister; the female lead has an extremely high IQ and goes back and forth with her equally intelligent nemesis, fighting wits and courage to protect her family—very exciting.

20. 220 穿 I Transmigrated to a Chaotic Era and Became a Vicious Stepmother to a Brat 穿越乱世，我成了白眼狼恶毒后娘 Aged Wine陈年老酒Ancient Romance227k WordsOngoing Jiang Wan’s family runs a martial arts school and is quite well-known in the Chaoshan region. As the only girl in the Jiang family to be entered into the family genealogy, her standing is beyond question. After graduating from the police academy, Jiang Wan fulfilled her dream of joining the police force, but tragically died during a mission. When she regained consciousness, Jiang Wan discovered she had transmigrated to ancient times and become a vicious, ungrateful woman. The land was in turm 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending a novel about a stepmother in a chaotic world, without the typical melodramatic or saintly tropes. The female protagonist transmigrates, inheriting the original owner's bad reputation. Her husband returns from the battlefield wounded and ill, and the family is so poor they can barely afford food. She works hard to make a living, caring for her husband's health while gradually managing the distance between herself and her child. The gossip from the neighbors is also very realistic. Overall, it's a realistic story, not exaggerated.

21. 221 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 30.6kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    These books are all good, especially the first and second ones, they are exceptionally good.

22. 222 替 After Entering the Palace in Her Sister's Place, the Young Mistress Rises Through the Ranks 替姐入宫后，小主她一路高升 Zhizhi Rice Loves Zhizhi吱吱米喜欢吱吱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong Male Lead and Strong Female Lead + Favored Consort + Palace Intrigue + Adorable Baby + Sole Devotion + Childbirth] (The early story leans toward palace intrigue, with the heroine putting on an act and scheming against the hero. Later, their feelings erupt, and he devotes himself to her alone.) After transmigrating, she becomes an illegitimate daughter of the Su family. Her birth mother died young, her father shows her no affection, and her stepmother is cruel. A complete nobody at home, 2.9kReads9.0Score330Shelves
23. 223 绾 Tying Up the Emperor's Heart 绾宸心 Lin Jue Chang'an林觉长安Ancient Romance235k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Young Crown Prince and Crown Princess] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Mutual Devotion] [Sweet Romance] Ever since Ye Wan was old enough to understand, she had known she was destined to become the crown prince's wife. She hated having her fate decided for her. But when she saw the crown prince for the first time, she thought, Huh? He's handsome, like a graceful orchid and a jade tree. For Ye Wan, who believed beauty was justice, a husband like him didn't seem so hard to accept aft 181Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Go go go!!! A female protagonist who remains clear-headed even when stuck in the mud, and a male protagonist who silently protects her—a must-read when you're looking for something to read!!!

24. 224 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.8kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves

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    The female lead is reborn, and the male lead dotes on her almost entirely; she's always his first choice. It's super good!

25. 225 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    The story has a good balance of tension and relaxation. After the tense crisis, there are lighthearted moments where the companions chat and review the case. It's not tense the whole time, and you won't get tired even after reading for a long time.

26. 226 死 The Dead Concubine Becomes the Duke’s Mansion’s Cousin Miss 死去的外室她成了国公府的表小姐 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Original title: Passing as a Noblewoman [Historical ensemble cast] [Power struggles] [Not reborn] [Plot-driven] [Romance] [Male lead is sexually inexperienced] [Ensemble cast, multiple protagonists, multiple perspectives] [Pei Yuehuan and Chen Man are both heroines. The protagonist field cannot be changed after the contract is signed, so it lists the main pairing of this story.] The imperial capital holds many secrets, and much resentment. There are merchants falsely accused and thrown into pris 43kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
27. 227 逃 On the Night She Fled Her Wedding, She Climbed into the Scheming Eunuch's Bed by Mistake 逃婚夜，错爬了腹黑太监的榻 Climber yyds攀登者yydsAncient Romance771k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + both leads remain chaste + domineering pursuit + real eunuch/fake eunuch identity reveal + sweet-and-angsty push and pull + palace intrigue] After the Marquis’s household is confiscated, the pampered legitimate daughter Chu Yuan decides to drug an innocent, handsome young scholar and force him into a compromising situation, so she won’t be sold to a singing house. In the pitch darkness, she clings tightly to the man’s waist, weeping pitifully. “My lord, save me. I’ll give m 3.5kReads7.2Score406Shelves

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    That's all I'll say.

28. 228 送 I Sent Dad to Marry into the Princess's Household, and Now the Whole Family Dotes on Me 送爹入赘公主府，我被全府团宠了 French Fries Dipped in Ice Cream冰淇淋蘸薯条Ancient Romance934k WordsOngoing [Comedy + everyone's darling + a little court intrigue + ensemble cast early on, Rong Jing as the love interest later] Shen Jingque transmigrated into a book. The original heroine had awakened to the truth and run away, so the System dragged Shen Jingque in to take her place and complete the main storyline. In the original book, the heroine's mother despised her poor scholar husband. After divorcing him, she married into a marquis's household as a second wife, taking the original heroine with he 25.2kReads8.4Score3kShelves
29. 229 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind (A Companion to A Spring Rain on a Night in a Small Tower, a Historical Pride and Prejudice) 当年不肯嫁东风（《小楼一夜听春雨》姊妹篇，古代版傲慢与偏见) Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sisters united + rekindled romance + historical ensemble cast] The Ye sisters’ battle to protect their romantic prospects: a long-planned, romantic counterattack. With sisters sticking together, nothing is too difficult! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They lived in a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt, relying on one another to get by. Four years ago, the 17.2kReads9.6Score2.8kShelves
30. 230 万 Reborn as a Phoenix for Ten Thousand Lifetimes 万世为凰 Full Flush, Self-Draw混一色自摸Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No Fixed Couple + Satisfying Read + Court Intrigue] [No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No System] “Why is a woman called wicked just for wanting status, power, and wealth?” Xiao Qi remains silent. Song Shixu doesn't need his answer. She turns and walks away, and the two part ways. The palace, a symbol of supreme power, gleams in dazzling splendor. Song Shixu walks toward it up the jade steps, without a moment's hesitation. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel about power struggles within a noble family. It doesn't focus on sweet romance; the plot leans towards realism. The female protagonist grew up in the treacherous environment of the Grand Tutor's mansion, witnessing its cruelty firsthand. She is warm-hearted but ruthless towards her enemies. Famous scenes like choosing jewelry at the Zhencui Pavilion, the Princess's spring banquet, and the porridge-giving incident are described in great detail. From seemingly trivial matters in the inner chambers, the story gradually unravels a major corruption case within the Ministry of Revenue, with the clues flowing naturally.

31. 231 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 27.6kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
32. 232 韫 A Phoenix from the Jade Hues 韫色成凰 Bai Jue and the Butterfly白珏与蝶Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [One woman and two men, revenge-focused with very little romance. If that’s not your thing, read with caution, dear readers ❤️] It wasn’t until the flames licked her skin that Jiang Yun finally understood. Her once gentle and refined husband had long been secretly involved with the princess. The Duke of Zhenguo’s household had been nothing but a stepping-stone to his success, and the tyrannical new emperor they had helped onto the throne was determined to destroy the powerful Duke of Zhenguo’s f 20.6kReads8.4Score2.4kShelves
33. 233 仙 The Immortal's Appearance 仙人状 Shi Jin是今Martial Arts313k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery solving + male lead with a secret identity + lovers who fight as fiercely as they love] A dazzling, outspoken heroine and a seemingly gentle but secretly ruthless physician, locked in a battle of equals as they fall in love! A celebrated romance author's popular historical mystery! A relationship between equals, full of tension; heart-stopping court intrigue; and the shocking truth behind bizarre murders! A celestial being appears in a dream to help solve a case and 16.2kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
34. 234 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    🐾Here it comes! The ancient romance begins with the Crown Prince. Song Qie: a gentle, dignified, and impeccably perfect Crown Princess. After her true nature is revealed... Song Yao: a dark, insane, possessive, and ruthless woman. Late at night, in a luxurious bedchamber, Song Qie, dressed in magnificent robes, holds seven heads against the chest of a disheveled man, smiling sweetly: "I heard my husband wants to take a concubine? Why don't I rip out your heart, so your heart will belong to someone else?" Nangong Yi laughs, a hearty laugh!

35. 235 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 35.1kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves
36. 236 不 I Won't Pursue This Lingering Regret 不赴长恨 Chen Xinping宸心瓶Ancient Romance230k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate + both pure + defying fate + love grows over time + a mix of sweetness and angst] The goofy yet down-to-earth “Yang Yuhuan” vs. the reserved but calculating “Prince Shou” “Though heaven and earth may one day end, this sorrow will last without end.” From Song of Everlasting Sorrow In the 21st century, Yang Xiaoyu braved a downpour to watch a performance. She couldn't see anything romantic about this love story of an older man and a younger woman, built on coercion and taking by for 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance with time travel elements, a destined love story, a 1v1 relationship, a mix of sweet and angst, and a strong sense of destiny that develops over time. The writing style is light, the romance is delicately crafted, and there are foreshadowing elements in the early stages, leading to a climax later on. The female lead is not love-struck and remains clear-headed throughout, with an adorable and quirky thought process. The male lead is not the weak and incompetent character rumored to be; he is willing to change everything for the female lead.

37. 237 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    Those who don't understand ancient sayings are in trouble.

38. 238 帝 Reborn, the Emperor and Empress Both Quit Their Jobs 帝后重生后都撂挑子不干了 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted (A cool, dignified male lead who'd rather slack off than be emperor, and a beautiful, sensible heroine who sometimes gets a little mischievous.) In her previous life, she lived in splendor but felt stifled as empress for over a decade. As she lay dying, her emperor husband was still away on campaign and had yet to return. Reborn, Chu Yue reflects on the past and decides that while the empress's phoenix crown was beautiful, it was also heavy and exhausting. She really doesn't want to wear it agai 4.8kReads8.5Score358Shelves

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    In their past life, they were impure; in this life, both are pure! In their previous life, they were a favored prince and empress. Due to the sudden death of the crown prince, the prince became the most honored emperor and empress. To balance the court, the prince began taking concubines, and the princess matured due to responsibility. Even though they still loved each other, a rift grew between them. In this life, they are both reborn to ensure the crown prince's safety. Then, their home is robbed, and the princess refuses to marry. The prince, having hurt the princess in their past life, can only pursue her now! The prince loves her deeply; in their past life, he even needed aphrodisiacs to seduce others. In this life, they constantly resolve misunderstandings and unravel mysteries, all so they can relax and avoid work! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

39. 239 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.8kReads9.3Score900Shelves

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    It's incredibly good! Just look at the ratings and the number of viewers, it's absolutely amazing! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Character traits: The female lead isn't a naive and innocent girl, and the male lead has strong moral values. Recommendation rating: Five stars!!!

40. 240 陛 Your Majesty, Please Accept Your Biggest Fan! 陛下，您的迷妹请签收！ Zhaozhao Zhao昭昭召Ancient Romance257k WordsCompleted Everyone at the university knows that Sui An, a history major, is a die-hard fan of Qin Shi Huang. In class, she argues furiously with her professor: “My Emperor Zheng didn’t burn books and bury scholars alive!” After class, she walks out the door and gets knocked off her feet. When she opens her eyes again, she has landed in 238 BCE. The young king’s gaze is icy, the tip of his sword pointed at her throat. “A spy? Take her away and execute her by quartering.” Thinking fast, Sui An shouts, “Your 2kReads6.9Score219Shelves

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    🌻 "Wait! Your Majesty! Your Majesty, King of Qin!!" She screamed hoarsely, using all the strength she had ever mustered, 🍓 her voice distorted by extreme fear, "I'm not a spy! I know the future! Li Si! Yes! 🍑 Li Si will one day forge an imperial edict and betray you—!!" "Take him to my bedchamber." Ying Zheng turned around, the hem of his black royal robe tracing a cold, hard arc, 🤷 his voice not loud, but clearly striking everyone's ears, carrying an unmistakable possessiveness. 🍓 "Tonight, I will personally interrogate him slowly."

41. 241 少 The Young Assassin Picks Up a Delicate Princess and Treats Her Like His Ancestress 少年杀手，捡个娇娇公主当祖宗 Mountain Hues Among the Clouds山色云间Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [No transmigration, rebirth, or System. Pure historical romance. A stormy love-hate relationship at first, then a life on the run. He tries to win her back, but there’s no chance of redemption.] Princess Fu'an Jiang Mingchao of Great Wei was Emperor Wei's only child, cherished above all others and truly second to none. She was as beautiful as an immortal, and everyone said she was gentle and kind by nature. The only time she ever defied convention was when she brough 39.9kReads8.9Score6.1kShelves

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    Everyone, go watch it! I'll be really sad if anyone hasn't seen it yet, okay? Don't look at the rating; it's not finished yet, so the rating is a bit low, but it's really good!!!

42. 242 陆 Dr. Lu, Your Wife Is an Esports Pro! 陆医生，你老婆是电竞大佬！ Ye Buhong叶不鸿Modern Romance762k WordsCompleted (A print edition has been signed, but has not yet been released) A heads-up: This is an original ARPG game. Readers with no gaming experience can still follow along! [Everyone's favorite + both leads are chaste + equally matched] Three years ago, Wen Yangui was framed for using cheats in the game. She was banned from competing for three years, condemned by everyone, and then got into a car accident that left her in a vegetative state! Three years later, she wakes up and leads her team to sweep t 8.7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
43. 243 海 Sweet Sounds at Sea: I Fished a Beautiful Bride Out of the Ocean 海上有佳音：海里捞了个美娇娘 Rain Is Falling有落雨Ancient Romance248k WordsOngoing [Rugged shipping magnate x down-on-her-luck noblewoman from the capital] Jiang Heng fished a breathtaking beauty out of the sea, then chased after her from that moment on, spouting shameless nonsense without a trace of decency. "I fished you out, so you're mine." "No real big brother? How about a lover?" "How could the moon in the sky compare to the person right in front of me?" "I love you to death. Do you love me too?" "Come on, big brother will show you the nightlife." Jiang Heng's motto: Row 628Reads—Score209Shelves

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    Sisters who love sweet historical romance novels must check this out! The male lead is a rough and tough shipping tycoon, while the female lead is a noble lady from the capital who has fallen on hard times. The male lead is straightforward, flirtatious, and charming. It's very sweet and easy to watch.

44. 244 加EN After Joining Hehuan Sect, Junior Sister's Harem Exploded 加入合欢宗后，师妹的鱼塘炸了 Gentle Golden Wind金风细细Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing [Cultivation + a hint of ensemble cast + all male leads are devoted + steady power progression] Yun Luo was once an outer disciple of the Tianxing Sect. Through diligent cultivation, she finally became a personal disciple, only to be slandered by her fellow sect members. Her master took their word for it and destroyed her spiritual roots, leaving her crippled. On the brink of death, she unexpectedly encounters a beautiful elder who smiles as she takes her in. “Poor thing, would you like to come 20.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
45. 245 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.3kReads9.3Score887Shelves

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    These are all super good books; I've finished reading the completed ones. 🌳 The first one: although the male lead is a bit obsessive in the beginning, his character becomes great later on. The female lead doesn't have any special abilities or act like a naive girl, and the two live a long and happy life together. 🌳 The second one is a pure historical romance; the female lead has a sudden awakening, and the second male lead takes her place. 🌿 The third one: the female lead is reborn, but in her third life. In her previous life, she was a corporate slave who was reborn with amnesia.

46. 246 我 My Little Junior Sister Has Delusions 我家小师妹有妄想症 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Straightforward, Devoted Puppy-Like Boy × Playful, Adorable Girl] [One-on-One Romance | Sweet, Healing, Lovey-Dovey, Imaginative, Devoted Couple] After transmigrating into a book she’d never read, Shi Yu finds the original owner’s diary. Its first line reads: “I am a cold-blooded assassin.” The cold-blooded assassin Shi Yu is full of questions. “?” The second line reads: “My mission is to assassinate Mu Xingye.” Shi Yu: “Wow, I have a whole identity and everything.” But when she meets Mu Xingy 2kReads9.4Score332Shelves
47. 247 娇 Little Sparrow 娇雀儿 Zhuo Qing濯清Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted After a life of ups and downs, she died in a daze. Reborn, Cen Dai decides to cling to her cousin, the crown prince, and live out the rest of her days in comfort and security. That's the sensible thing to do. But life is unpredictable. The hand of fate pushes her straight toward her cousin's sworn enemy, the treacherous chief councilor Xun Yu, who's destined to meet a grisly end. And so a peaceful life of wealth and comfort turns into one of caution and keeping a low profile. This black-sesame t 567Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Book 1. Both protagonists are virgins; the female protagonist is reborn and, to avoid repeating her past mistakes, she has an affair and becomes a surrogate mother, gaining status through her child. Book 2. The benefactor is a congenitally castrated man, and his wife is a blind woman; Wei Chenjing, to repay the debt, has no choice but to take her place. Book 3. A tyrannical man with a dual personality and a gentle, Buddhist-like sweet girl; one body harbors two personalities, one gentle and refined, the other unpredictable and moody. Book 4. A rough man and a widow; a rare and beautiful union.

48. 248 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 10Reads—Score119Shelves

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    A sober empress, yet unable to escape her fate, knows the emperor's "Don't worry" promises made to countless people, but is powerless against it. Born into a military family, an empress of a nation, she is burdened by countless shackles. A scholar-official tries to defy fate, attempting to hold her back from the path of tragedy. The empress merely smiles; flowers bloom and fade in their own time. A sober tragedy, the atmosphere is utterly sealed.

49. 249 从 From Wandering Outcast to Empress of Great Yan 从流浪废女到大燕女帝 Pudding Slightly Sweet布丁微甜Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted From Exiled Outcast to Empress of Great Yan tells the story of Zhang Ruoxi, the legitimate daughter of her family, who is framed by her half-sister Zhou Xinyi and her fiancé Wu Haoxuan. Accused of disobeying her elders and theft, she is sentenced to exile. Along the way, she suffers humiliation at the hands of the guards and attacks by her enemies. On the brink of death, she activates a comeback System and gains the Eye of Truth and supplies for survival. Trapped in the Northern Wasteland exile 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a sinner to the founding empress, click on this book to read the heroine's story of struggle.

50. 250 穿 I Transmigrated into an Old-School Tragic Romance, and I'm Giving Everyone a Happy Ending 穿进古早虐文，本红娘要全员HE Clear Pines, Falling Colors清松落色Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + comedy + transmigrate into a book + female supporting character + sweet romance + System] (A silly transmigrated heroine × a crafty, clever hero) (This story doesn't vilify the original leads, break up the original couple, or steal the original protagonists' opportunities. Everyone gets along.) After spending eighteen years bedridden, she suddenly dies. When she wakes up, she has become Hua Qingsu, the third daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household 10.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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