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1. 301 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 30.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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   This is the second historical romance novel I've finished after "The General's Family"! I couldn't get into any of the others I tried before, so I highly recommend it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] You won't regret reading this! [Heart][Heart][Heart]

2. 302 娇 The Delicate Noble Consort's Favor Never Fades 娇软贵妃她盛宠不衰 Cheng Xixi娍晞晞Ancient Romance86k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue, not mutually exclusive first times + faux cousins + sweet romance + childhood sweethearts] [Bright and pampered beauty vs. seemingly cold and restrained, but secretly flirtatious emperor] Shen Yunran, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, is the Empress Dowager's own niece. The moment she enters the palace, she is made a consort and given residence at Changle Palace, enjoying a level of imperial favor no one can rival. Empress Zhou Yihuan is wary of her. Joining forc 74Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 303 将 The General Is a Kissing Fiend, Princess, Please Be Gentle 将军是个亲亲狂，公主请怜惜 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Battle-hardened General × Gentle Princess] [Marriage First, Love Later from the heroine’s perspective + His secret love comes true from the hero’s perspective + Sweet romance + Both virgins, happy ending + Childhood friends + Dream encounters] When Zhou Jingmi was young, she once met a wonderful boy. He taught her music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as how to ride and shoot. He stood up for her in front of her mother and covered for her at school. But later, she forgot all abou 1.7kReads8.9Score232Shelves

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   These books!!!

4. 304 一 We Transmigrated Together: My Sister Became the Empress, and I Became a Princess Consort 一起穿越：姐姐做皇后，我做王妃 Mr. Zhuozhou涿州先生Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Two couples + both inexperienced + sweet romance] Sisters Lu Wanxi and Lu Yanhua had just finished their college entrance exams and were waiting to start university when an accident sent them both transmigrating to a strange era: the Great Qi Dynasty, a time period neither of the two liberal arts students had ever even heard of. They transmigrate into the Lu clan of Fanyang, a distinguished family among the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans, where they are also cousins. Surrounded by an unfam 1.7kReads9.1Score194Shelves
5. 305 替 A Substitute Bride Sent into Exile: I Keep My Unhinged War God Alive by Watching Ads 替嫁流放，我靠看广告养疯批战神 Strawberry Isn't a Strawberry草莓不是草莓Ancient Romance101k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + frontier life + System + farming + socially anxious heroine] From the start, she’s forced into a substitute marriage and exile, with a husband who’s supposedly a former-dynasty demon, his martial meridians completely ruined and a reputation for killing without blinking? The socially anxious homebody Yun Qingzhou is at a loss, only daring to hide in a corner and tremble. The escorting officials take a lecherous interest in her. “Pretty girl, come warm my bed!” Terrified, she div —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an incredibly interesting time-traveling, borderland farming novel! The female lead is socially awkward and timid, forced into a marriage of convenience and exiled to a harsh, cold land. Rumor has it that her husband's meridians are crippled and he has a notorious reputation, but then she turns around and sees him single-handedly taking down bad guys. The female lead secretly uses system resources to save her life. While the male lead is ruthless and vicious towards outsiders, he reserves all his tenderness for the female lead. The character is truly captivating.

6. 306 大 On Her Wedding Day, She Married the Cold-Faced Imperial Uncle by Mistake 大婚当日，上错花轿嫁给冷面皇叔 Lan Shu兰姝Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate heiress × a cold-faced prince who always takes her side] In her previous life, Su Jin devoted herself to helping the crown prince ascend the throne. In the end, she was thrown into prison and stabbed to death by her own dear cousin. For the daughter of a military commander, it was a disgrace beyond words. After being reborn, the first thing she did was switch the bridal sedan chairs and climb into the one bound for Prince Yu’s residence. The crown prince is a nobody. Prince Y 3.9kReads9.0Score529Shelves
7. 307 被 Forced into Marriage by a Scheme, the Seventh Prince Spoils Her Rotten 被算计强娶，七王爷他超宠的 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Historical revenge] [Flirtatious, bewitching prince + ruthless, clever beauty + no rebirth + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple secret identities] Song Yunshu was the eldest daughter of the valiant General’s household. Clever from childhood, she had a photographic memory. But when she was seven, a power struggle at court saw her entire family accused of treason and executed. During her escape, she was unexpectedly rescued by a merchant family from Jiangnan who had come north seeking medic 4.9kReads8.8Score508Shelves

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   A historical romance about power struggles, the female lead wears a disguise, working behind the scenes as the mastermind. She is truly clear-headed and intelligent. The supporting characters also have their own shining moments.

8. 308 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 196.2kReads9.5Score26.2kShelves

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   The first book is about political intrigue and character development! The second is a masterpiece of ensemble acting! The third is a suspenseful and mind-bending thriller—all three are irresistible! My top 3 are all here!

9. 309 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score702Shelves

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   The Imperial Censor's Daughter vs. The Grand Secretary: both are delicate and frail, easily swayed by the wind. One is a stubborn, straight man, feared even by ghosts; the other two are older singles, paying fines every year, only to be paired up by imperial decree. Mu Shijing waited for Qiao Yue Ning to breathe her last, but unexpectedly turned around to see her nimbly climbing a tree and beating up his nemesis.

10. 310 惹 Tempting Beauty 惹姝色 Yi Yuchen奕语晨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [1v1: Sweet, gentle, kind little princess × scheming, patient male consort and hostage prince] [Lighthearted and sugary sweet + romantic tension + everyone’s favorite] Xia Liqian was a miserable college student. Then, one day, she transmigrated into a book. She had become a debauched, tyrannical little princess, with countless male consorts in her residence. Her favorite was the hostage prince she had just asked her father for the day before. Now he was kneeling before her bed, watching her with 2.6kReads9.0Score392Shelves

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    Re Shu Se (A transmigration novel; the female lead transmigrates to ancient times initially, while the male lead transmigrates to the female lead's world later) [1v1 Sweet, Soft, and Kind Little Princess x Cunning and Patient Hostage Prince] [Lighthearted, Pure, and Sweet + Ambiguous Pull-and-Tug + Pampered] Xia Liqian (A miserable college student transmigrates into a book as a dissolute and immoral little princess) Pei Zhiyu (A hostage prince pretending to be weak while actually being cunning)

11. 311 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 49Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A single act of charity by the female lead in her youth earned her the male lead's lifelong love. A pure historical romance, featuring two virgins and two strong characters. The female lead possesses exceptional martial arts skills, while the male lead is deeply cunning. It blends elements of the martial arts world and the imperial court. If you're interested in this type of story, check it out.

12. 312 君 The Emperor Claims His Minister's Wife? After Our Divorce, I Take the Empress's Seat 君夺臣妻？和离后我入主中宫 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, palace and household intrigue, reborn male lead, heroine who grows stronger over time, gentle heroine in the early stages who rises to power later, male rival gets the girl] In accordance with her father's dying wish, Yi Huan married the young general Lin Qingpei. She was cautious at every turn, but her husband doted on his concubines and neglected his wife, making her the laughingstock of the capital. Yi Huan thought this was how her life would go, until she 4.9kReads9.2Score610Shelves

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    It's the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels, incredibly good, highly recommended, go for it!

13. 313 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
14. 314 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely must read the story of the young general and the princess. Their first meeting sparked a deep connection, a secret love blossomed, but a series of schemes and betrayals turned former lovers into bitter enemies. The author's writing is truly exquisite.

15. 315 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 26kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
16. 316 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 21.1kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
17. 317 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Doormat, So Why Does the Emperor Remember Everything? 说好当受气包，怎么皇帝有记忆？ Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance256k WordsOngoing [Looks delicate and plays the victim, but is a fearsome flower × scheming emperor who retains his memories after reloading] (An antagonistic imperial couple, a reloading power fantasy, father-daughter affection, and a romance that grows sweeter by the day) Chu Mingzhao is the capital's most fearsome beauty. She can shatter a stone lion with one punch. But her unscrupulous father tricked her into entering the palace, where she was bound to a [System for Playing the Victim]. Little Four: Host, yo 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

18. 318 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 23.7kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    Hilarious time-travel romance novels: ① A laugh-out-loud story featuring mind-reading and a gossip-eating system 🍉🍉🍉 You'll laugh from beginning to end! ② A goddess-like doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with her lover, only to awaken a war god prince – sweet and funny! ③ A strong female lead with a spatial ability to take revenge on scum and build her career – incredibly satisfying! ④ A woman disguised as a man is forcefully pampered by a tyrant and made empress – you'll laugh until your abs hurt! ⑤ A hilarious time-travel story where the female lead swaps places with the demon lord – crazy from beginning to end!

19. 319 公 The Young Master Moves to the Countryside 公子落乡间 Chang'an Is in the North长安在北Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted A pure-love, 1v1 sweet romance | Cold-faced imperial censor x orphaned herb-gatherer While investigating a case away from home, Imperial Censor Lu Heng accidentally falls in a remote countryside area. He’s lucky to be rescued by Shen Suxin, an orphan who gathers medicinal herbs. To rest and recover in peace, he simply pretends to have lost his memory and stays in her little farmhouse. Once a stern, imposing official at court, he now has to rely on someone else’s hospitality. The heroine even lay 413Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been following this recently; it's a pure romance novel set in ancient China, written in a gentle, flowing style. It's not a fast-paced, action-packed story, but it's very sweet, and it features a clean, one-on-one relationship.

20. 320 暴 The Tyrant's Little Temptress Is Wild and Irresistible 暴君的小妖精又撩又野 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [Search the leads' names to find the short drama] [Both leads are chaste + equally powerful, one-to-one romance. Enjoy] The slave she had once humiliated and tormented has ascended the throne. He pins her against a chaise longue, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The delicate chain around her ankle jingles softly, its chill seeping into the dark of night. “Your Highness, do you know that from the very first moment I saw you, I… No, this slave wanted to see you in such a helpless, w 7.4kReads9.2Score894Shelves

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    This is the one! It's really good, a fast-paced read from start to finish. After finishing it, I feel like I wasted my time reading "The Vanished Woman" [facepalm]. It's so, so, so good! I can't stress this enough, you won't regret buying it! [Drooling]

21. 321 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
22. 322 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score556Shelves
23. 323 谋 After Plotting Her Marriage, She Is Doted on by the Marquis 谋嫁后，她被侯爷娇宠了 A Big Bowl of Rice一大碗饭Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted After her kingdom falls, Jiang Wu climbs into the bed of a young marquis from the enemy nation. He warns her not to fall in love with him. She knows he’s gloomy and dangerous, so she goes along with him and keeps him happy. Later Jiang Wu: “Marquis, don’t climb into my bed every single day.” “Marquis, I’m not feeling well today.” “Marquis, I…” She turns him down in every way she can, and he blurts out, “Don’t you love me anymore?” Jiang Wu gives him a fleeting glance. “The marquis gave his word. 233Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    These two novels are so good, I've read them countless times!

24. 324 芙 Lotus Affection 芙蕖眷 Jasmine Cat茉莉貓Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted Ye Hua, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, entered the palace one day and was relegated to the position of the Crown Prince's secondary consort. When Crown Prince Xiao Chengye ascended the throne, he made her his beloved favorite, but only because he wanted to use her. She was his sole favorite in the inner palace, envied by thousands. Yet Xiao Chengye fell in love with Ye Hua against his own will. One day, he unexpectedly discovered that the woman he had spent half his life search 3.9kReads—Score323Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance! A cunning emperor and a clever and mischievous eldest daughter, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a deeply moving and heart-wrenching love story that you won't be able to put down once you start reading.

25. 325 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.7kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    The first book was really good; both the male and female leads were intelligent. The second book was also good; it's a non-consensual book, so everyone can buy it without worry.

26. 326 女 Disguised as a Man in Court, I Became the Tyrant's Beloved 女扮男装上朝堂，成了暴君白月光 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration into a book] [Historical romance] [Woman disguised as a man] [Palace and household intrigue] [Imperial examinations and political strategy] [Sweet, doting, and satisfying] [A devoted, powerful couple] Modern-day genius physician Ye Wan transmigrates into a book, becoming the useless eldest legitimate son of the Ye family, a powerful minister. The original owner was raised as a boy, and the whole family are villains. In three months, the entire family will be executed. A 1.2kReads6.7Score147Shelves
27. 327 若 If Hatred Could Become a Boat 若将恨做舟 Yi Er一尔Ancient Romance630k WordsOngoing [A vicious mad-dog girl × a sickly fox-like man] The first person Lan Huaizhen killed was her mother. The second was herself. The third... She forgot. She killed them on a whim. Back then, she swallowed her anger so her mother could survive. Now she had nothing left to hold her back. Everyone who had ever bullied them deserved to die. When she learned that the father she had never met was the one who had started all the suffering she and her mother endured, she naturally couldn't let him off. Bu 8.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    [Sparrow's Delight] The female lead's character is truly unique. She's a character who grows and develops, not a mask-wearing, overbearing heroine. She's a bit lacking in ability, but she'll relentlessly climb the ladder whenever she gets the chance. She's a bit of a blockhead, likes to be direct, and often says incredibly touching things without considering others' feelings, making the old-fashioned male lead swoon. He's oblivious to his own self-destructive tendencies [shy]. The growth arc is compelling, the romance is captivating, investing in this story is definitely worthwhile!

28. 328 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score367Shelves

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    This is absolutely fantastic. The male and female leads are incredibly likable, and there's no angst throughout the entire story. The plot is so engaging and entertaining that it makes you want to keep reading.

29. 329 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 828Reads7.4Score101Shelves
30. 330 误 I Wandered Into His Bedchamber and Was Seized by a Mad Villain 误入寝帐，被疯批反派强取豪夺了 Zhao Xiaoyao赵小爻Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Obsessive Villain × Sweet, Timid Little Softie] [Transmigrate into a book + 1v1 sweet romance + Powerful man becomes her devoted dog for love + Intense sexual tension and possessiveness] [Su Ruan (Jiang Luyi) × Yan Chen] Jiang Luyi transmigrated into the vicious supporting character Su Ruan, who was doomed to die by the third episode. It was hell mode from the very beginning. Not only had she ended up in the wrong bed, she'd also cracked open the head of the deranged villain. Su Ruan 497.8kReads9.3Score69.2kShelves

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    Watching the comic series and then reading the novel was great.

31. 331 被 Burned to Death by My Family, Reborn to Strip My Family Home Bare and Marry the Crown Prince 被家人烧死，重生搬空娘家嫁太子 Yuan Zhi Ting Lan沅芷汀兰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Lilu gave everything for King Chu's ambition. She took her cousin's place and married the disabled Crown Prince, sacrificing her reputation and using her beauty to win over powerful ministers for him. But just as his ambitions were about to be realized, her cousin framed her, and he turned against her. With her cousin in his arms, he cursed Su Lilu as a venomous, scheming woman. Her birth parents and brothers joined in, one after another, calling her a disgrace and a sta 5.7kReads9.0Score885Shelves

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    These are the only two rebirth novels I've read from beginning to end. The plots are fast-paced and engaging, and the male and female leads are both excellent. I simply couldn't put them down! [Heart emoji]

32. 332 G GB: Is the Shadow Guard Too Submissive? The Lady Takes the Lead GB：暗卫太卑微？小姐亲自折腰 It's Xiao Shang是肖尚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Female Top, Male Bottom, No Switching or Reversal, Plot-Driven Angst, Growing Female Lead] [Scheming, Dominant Young Lady x Humble Puppy-Like Shadow Guard] [Not Just a Two-Person Story, Slightly Female-Centric] [Bittersweet Romance, Childbirth, The Author Has Decided Who Gives Birth] The state of Qiao is bound by rigid Confucian morals, with civil officials holding the reins of power. Beneath the surface, turmoil has long been brewing. Zhi He’s original wish was simple: for the Zhi family to li 2.1kReads8.1Score285Shelves

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    I stayed up all night reading dozens of chapters, and the scene where the male lead returned from his torture was particularly memorable. Covered in wounds, his thoughts were still focused on not disturbing the young lady. He was used to seeing himself as a shadow, afraid to even dream of standing in the light. The female lead understood his situation, but couldn't easily break through reality either. The romance wasn't dramatic; it was more about subtle acts of care and concern, mixed with a sense of powerlessness brought on by reality. Those who enjoy a more subdued and emotionally charged atmosphere might find it worthwhile.

33. 333 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.3kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
34. 334 大 After the Wedding, the Twin Crown Princes Could No Longer Hide Their Identities 大婚后，双生太子身份藏不住了 Sweet Dawn曦光微甜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle Crown Princess x obsessive twin Crown Princes] On her wedding night, Su Wantang discovered that her husband, Crown Prince Rong Chen, was hiding a shocking secret. At times, he was gentle as jade, showering her with tenderness. At others, he was wild and cruel, obsessively devoted to her. She took her husband at his word and kept the secret of his two souls sharing one body. Until the day she saw two identical faces with her own eyes! Rong Chen had a face as flawless as jade, wi 8kReads8.8Score817Shelves

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    The two male leads are twin brothers; the plot setting is very novel. [Note]

35. 335 和 The Day We Divorced, the Marquis's Ancestors Followed Me 和离当天，侯府祖宗跟我走了 Reborn Noble Consort Xi重生的熹贵妃Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Divorce + business + beloved by the ancestors + a groveling ex-husband + slow-burn romance] The day Gu Yunzheng returned to the capital victorious, he brought Princess Ning'an with him. “Qingyao will be my legal wife, and you'll be demoted to secondary wife. You can still manage the household.” Shen Mingtang laughed. So someone else got all the benefits, while she was left to clean up the mess? In front of everyone, she produced a divorce agreement, then slapped seven years of account books dow —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others fight over property during divorce proceedings, Shen Mingtang takes the Gu family's ancestors with her in the divorce—a unique and novel setting in ancient Chinese romance novels. #TomatoNewBook ​​#ImaginativeAncientRomanceNovel

36. 336 大 The Black Lotus of Great Ming 大明黑莲花 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female con artist × hypocrite] The year the Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Magellan's fleet completed its circumnavigation of the globe. It was only decades later, along the eastern coast of Zhejiang, where the sea ban was in force, that a country woman happened to hear the Western theory that “the world is round.” Suddenly, she realized: If all four seas are round, then wherever you stand, you can be the center of the world. But when she looked around, women had no pa 6kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Go read them all! I just finished the first one, and it's super good. The male and female leads are incredibly vividly portrayed, and the writing is excellent. The female lead may seem petty on the surface, but she has a very broad mind and is loyal to her country. The male lead is also very intelligent, devoted to the female lead, and loyal to his country. The second and third books are by the same author. The third one is really good; it made me cry buckets late at night. The female lead's transformation from a coward to a patriot is truly remarkable. Her growth is amazing, and every character is so vivid. There are many regrets, and it really made me cry a lot. The second book is about the obstacles and setbacks in overseas trade. You can also check it out if you're looking for something to read. The female leads are all very capable. The fourth book is also quite good. All four books have high ratings, no bad parts or melodramatic plots, so go for them!

37. 337 世 The Heir Apparent’s Consort Has the Script of His One True Love 世子妃她手拿白月光剧本 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted Zhao Rujin was born into an ancient world, so she knew from the start that this cruel dynasty would never tolerate a woman who wasn't virtuous. So she became magnanimous, virtuous, kind, lively, and gentle all at once. She could earn money, keep the household in order, and pretend to love her husband faithfully until death. What she never expected was that her husband would be a hopeless romantic. When they married, she received a gift of special significance from an admirer. Her husband said, “ 5.2kReads8.9Score439Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance + Powerful Minister + Sweet Romance 🎉🎉🚙🚙 "Young Master, you just saw me agree, aren't you afraid I'll really lose and ask for a divorce?" 😎😎 Huo Ling snorted coldly: "Don't worry, the moment you step into the Xuan Yi Marquis's mansion, the moment I hug you, we'll immediately remarry 💑, let's see if the imperial decree is faster or our remarriage is faster!" 💖💕💗

38. 338 得 When He Learned I’d Secretly Taken Contraceptive Soup, the Powerful Minister Turned Dark 得知我偷喝避子汤后，权臣黑化了 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + sweet romance + rise to power + age and height gap + a touch of healing] Tan Yin is the third daughter among the Song family's concubine-born daughters. When she was twelve, she accidentally ate crab roe and broke out in a rash all over her body. A plague was sweeping through Jiangnan at the time, and everyone feared it might be smallpox. So they sent Tan Yin to Puhua Mountain outside the capital, leaving her to fend for herself. Five years passed, and no one came to see he 15.1kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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    I've read some historical romance novels that I really enjoyed, and I highly recommend them!! The male lead is a yandere (obsessive and possessive) character with an extremely strong desire for the female lead, who is delicate and sweet. The ratings are quite high, the writing is good, and the plot is fresh and not clichéd. Highly recommended!! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

39. 339 折 Breaking Her Bewitching Bones 折她艳骨 Clear Skies天晴晴天Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Completed [Pure Historical Romance + Possessive Love + Amoral Hero with a Virtuous-Husband Side + Groveling Reunion + Dark, Angsty Romance with Sweet Moments] (Controlling! Goes mad with jealousy! Both are romantically inexperienced! A seemingly gentle but secretly dark, lovesick power minister vs. a resilient heroine who plans every step) Jiang Yu married the gentle and refined Chief Councillor. He cooked for her and combed her hair before the mirror. Because she was frail, he never went anywhe 11.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
40. 340 锦 The Lucky Little Cub, Cherished in the Crown Prince's Palm 锦鲤小幼崽，清冷太子掌心娇 Yu Wujian郁雾见Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted Su Qingyuan, a modern-day elementary school student, transmigrated unexpectedly. When she opened her eyes, she had become the youngest daughter of a marquis’s family, born frail and sickly. Her parents doted on her, her three older brothers protected her at every turn, and the entire household cherished her like a treasure. Prince Xiao Heng, cold and taciturn, was exceptionally attentive to the soft and cuddly little girl. They grew up together as childhood sweethearts. He kept her safe and care 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is the group's favorite.

41. 341 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
42. 342 沪 Misty Rain over Shanghai and Macau, Addicted to Kissing Her 沪澳烟雨，吻她成瘾 Chanting吟唱Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted A powerful man lowers his head | He speaks his mind and is completely devoted | Love at first sight | Intense push and pull, charged with ambiguity | Older man | Both leads are each other’s first, very sweet romance The king of Shanghai’s capital world x the jewel of Macau At their first meeting, she was like a richly colored oil painting suddenly blossoming in the cold wind, so breathtakingly beautiful that she instantly captured everyone’s attention. Three days later, he studied her profile, p 20.9kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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    It's so good! Come check it out! The male lead is practically swooning over her, there's a spatial dimension, and later they'll be fighting ancient zombies!

43. 343 七 Seven Husbands at Her Door, but the Princess Wants to Run 七夫临门，皇女想逃 Lu Yuansha路缘纱Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted The Ultimate Heartthrob [Female-Dominated World + Reincarnated in the Womb + Men Fighting for Her in a Shura Field + Multiple Male Leads + All Male Leads Are Chaste] Yun Zhaohua, the fifth princess of a female-dominated kingdom, has a scandalous reputation and is the most notorious flirt in the capital. Her brilliant scholar of a husband ended up in her bed by a twist of fate, and now he uses “work reports” as an excuse to cling to her until dawn every night; Her childhood friend, a block of woo 1.2kReads8.1Score134Shelves

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    Transmigrating to a matriarchal dynasty, the princess is forced to marry seven husbands by imperial decree. All she wants is to escape! But each husband is captivating, and the court is rife with intrigue; escape is impossible. This strong female protagonist historical romance is increasingly addictive!

44. 344 救 Redemption! The Beauty Beloved by My Sickly Junior Disciple Is a Crybaby 救赎！病娇师弟的美人娇是爱哭包 Duo Yan多颜Ancient Romance430k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + transmigrate into a book + yandere + System + everyone's darling + devoted couple] [Violent, yandere younger male disciple who pretends to be obedient x sweet, gentle, soft-spoken, easily moved to tears senior female disciple] After transmigrating into a book, Jiang Yuan is bound to a System to save the villain. The villain, He Yunqi, has been alone and miserable since childhood, buffeted by hardship and bullied by everyone. At first, he joins a sect. Later, the seal on the demon god 3.4kReads9.0Score437Shelves

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    My favorite is 1.2.6 – Investing in this stock is definitely a good investment! [Admiration][Admiration]

45. 345 步 Scarlet Heart (Two-Volume Set) 步步惊心（全二册） Tong Hua桐华Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted A girl who steps into thin air transmigrates across a thousand years, from the bustling city of Shenzhen to a turbulent imperial court. The princes, embroiled in a struggle for the throne, gaze at her with tender affection, their eyes full of curiosity and temptation, as well as a few traces of genuine and feigned sympathy. She struggles to avoid the tide of history, but those pairs of dark, deep-set eyes hold her fast... 1.8kReads9.5Score296Shelves

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    After watching this, all I can say is, baby, your courage came before your tears.

46. 346 百 The Centurion's Sweet Little Darling Is Both Good and Adorable 百夫长家的小娇娇乖又甜 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance184k WordsOngoing [Delicate Young Lady × Rugged Centurion, Class Divide, Marriage Before Love, Devoted Husband] Shen Qianshan figures he must have done something terrible in his past life to end up meeting such a troublesome little tyrant in this one. Even worse, the little tyrant has him completely wrapped around her finger. If she tells him to stand, he doesn't dare sit. If she tells him to go east, he doesn't dare go west. When she says he scares her and tells him to sleep on the floor, he really does make a b 8kReads—Score763Shelves

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    [So delicious! The rough man's only affection is for her] Everyone fears him for his fierce aura on the battlefield, but he hides his sharpness and indulges her in every way when he is with his darling.

47. 347 姨 The Bewitching Concubine Is Alluring, Yet Unwilling to Stay Faithful 姨娘妩媚多姿，却不安于室 Zi Qing Bo子青伯Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted Not a strong-woman power fantasy + possessive coercion + neither lead is chaste. The story of a beautiful, helpless young woman fought over by numerous powerful men... No superpowers, no pocket dimension. The heroine’s only golden finger is her beauty. 4kReads8.6Score281Shelves

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    Hehe, this is the number one ancient romance novel! So many male leads, it's so addictive! [Drooling] The female lead is reborn, this style is quite rare and unique! Highly recommended!! So good! [Admiring]

48. 348 穿 How Can a Short-Lived Princess Who Transmigrated into a Book Survive? 穿书短命公主怎么破 Yu Jun屿均Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted Lin Ruiyi wakes up one day and discovers that she has transmigrated into a book. She is neither the white-lotus heroine nor the vicious female supporting character, but the short-lived Princess Anyang, Ling Ruiyi. Her life should have been a charmed one, but in the near future, she will be betrayed by the wrong person and die horribly on her wedding day. Ruiyi swears she just wants to hold on to her position as princess, so why is the villain looking at her more and more strangely? When they fir 275Reads8.6Score—Shelves
49. 349 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 17.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    The female lead in this book is incredibly bold and clear-headed, constantly flirting with the male lead, who is extremely shy and blushes easily whenever she teases him [laughing][laughing]. Later, he falls for her and gets very jealous, but he still gets shy when she teases him. The best part is that the male and female leads never have misunderstandings; any misunderstandings are resolved on the spot. They all have mouths, and their values ​​are incredibly upright—truly amazing! [Admiring][admiring][admiring][admiring][admiring][admiring][admiring]

50. 350 重 Reborn as a Frail Beauty, I Become the Regent's Cherished Darling 重生之病弱美人竟成摄政王掌中娇 Ten Don't Say Two十不言二Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Redemption + Mutual Devotion + Happy Ending + White Moonlight] [Delicate, gentle, healing beauty vs. dark, possessive, tragically handsome regent villain] Mu Jinxie had been frail and sickly since childhood, and passed away at the age of twenty-one. But who could have guessed that afterward, she would witness the tragic fate of the entire Chancellor’s household, wiped out after her death? The man responsible was dark and domineering, cruel and violent. Though his featu 1.2kReads8.6Score107Shelves

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