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1. 301 一 A Lifetime of Rong An 一世容安 Qing Xueyao卿雪瑶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Li Rongan’s husbands, both in this life and her previous one, were peerless warlords. At first, they all loathed her, despised her, and wanted nothing more than to kill her. Later, they all fell for her... * After being reborn, Rongan fled her former husband’s clutches by marrying far away to Yanbei, where she became the wife of a prince. She knew the Prince of Yan would rebel in two years. When he did, he would divorce the princess consort appointed to him and marry his childhood sweetheart, hi 10.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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   Absolutely my top 10 ancient Chinese literature books! These three are treasures!! 🍍🍍 The first one has an amazing story [heart emoji]. The female lead transmigrates into the body of a supporting female character and is immediately thrown into the water by the original female lead! [Smirk emoji] But she's rescued by the supporting female character's fiancé, which is a big deal! [Stare emoji] In ancient times, being hugged by a man was a matter of chastity... The female lead's family is truly feared and avoided by everyone, a family of sharp tongues [laugh emoji][laugh emoji]. The father is a shrew in court, and the whole family has a mouth. The male lead was originally a supporting male character in the book, [thinking emoji] and was exiled a few months after marrying the original female lead [what emoji]. But the supporting male character in the book rises step by step, and people even gossip about the bulge on his body after he fell into the water [awkward laughter emoji][awkward laughter emoji]. It's so good, I can't even finish talking about it! It's so enjoyable to read, it's really too good! [Laughing] Book 2, 🍍🍍 with two male leads, my top 1! The female lead is reborn into the body of a third young lady, [smirking] indirectly killed by the male lead in her past life, she hides in this life and marries the second male lead, [laughing] but the male lead finds out and forces them to divorce, [smirking] the second male lead doesn't like the female lead at first, but slowly falls in love with her, [kissing] the description is amazing! The male lead wins the female lead back! Very good, even better as an audiobook! [Heart][heart] Book 3 🍍🍍 this one went straight to the top 1 list, I can't get enough of it, it's the kind of book I have to read whenever I have free time, [shy] I want to read it while eating and sleeping! The female lead gets married early on, [thinking] and is blind. Her husband saves the male lead (with ulterior motives) [smirking] The female lead doesn't get pregnant for two years, but gets pregnant a few months later, only to find that the person she slept with wasn't her husband! [Shocked] It's really good! [Please follow] I keep reading good books, saving you time!

2. 302 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves

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   These three books are all palace intrigue novels, and I think they're all quite good.

3. 303 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.6kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
4. 304 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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   A historical romance novel worth watching multiple times, especially the second part, which truly showcases the immense power of a crown prince. [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

5. 305 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score176Shelves
6. 306 靠EN Dominating the Harem by Bearing Children 靠生子称霸后宫 Wang Ziyun王梓芸Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Huameng's childhood sweetheart, the boy next door, betrayed her before their wedding. After watching him marry the daughter of a princess, she put on the bright red wedding dress she had spent two years embroidering and hanged herself. But her soul drifted through the world for twenty years after her death before she learned the truth: her childhood sweetheart had broken off their engagement after accidentally hearing that the childless emperor intended to adopt the princes 3.6kReads9.0Score455Shelves
7. 307 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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   These four books are a must! Over 4000 hours of research and summarizing! You really should try them, especially the second edition, it's super good! 😊 [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][laughing][laughing][laughing][laughing]

8. 308 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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   Two books featuring treacherous male protagonists and incredibly intelligent female protagonists! The first one was initially drawn in by a short drama, but the novel turned out to be even better. The core story is profound, yet it gave me a sense of understated elegance. I was left wanting more after finishing it. The relationship between the male and female leads is both familial and romantic; their companionship throughout their lives has bound their hearts together forever. I found it increasingly captivating as I read on, as the revenge and political intrigue (in a subtle way) storyline was particularly engaging. Moreover, there are no purely evil characters, only pitiful figures within the historical context, making them relatable from any perspective. The characters are very well-developed. The second book features a more carefree female protagonist (this one has a more web novel feel, but it's quite interesting), but she's just as intelligent as the female protagonist in the first book. The plot progresses faster, but the male protagonist becomes quite crazed later on. I read in the synopsis that he becomes clingy, but in my opinion, while he does become somewhat insane, he's not a yandere (obsessive and possessive person), because he can't bear to be crazed with the female protagonist. The female protagonist is kind and sincere to almost everyone, and in return, she receives genuine affection in return.

9. 309 夫 Don’t Be Afraid, Madam. Your General Has Your Back! 夫人别怕，将军他给你撑腰啊！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + one-on-one romance] The Xiao clan, a family of military commanders, had dwindled in numbers and fallen into decline. Xiao Pingsheng had two wishes in this life: First, for everyone to know that the Xiao family would reclaim its former glory. Second, for no one to know that he wished to marry Ajiu. After fighting through blood and fire, he became the Great Zhao dynasty’s God of War, bringing glory to his family. Then began h 860Reads9.1Score111Shelves
10. 310 炮 The Cannon Fodder Awakens, and the Old Foxes Eavesdrop on My Thoughts 炮灰觉醒，老六们偷听我心声 Never Tiring of the Sound声声不倦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + wacky comedy + the schemers don't admit they can read minds + adored by everyone + shameless + utterly unhinged early on + happy ending + royals who aren't stereotypes] [Complete] Yin Jiao had been in the book for ten years when, one day, she finally awakened. She had transmigrated into a tearjerking romance with more than a thousand chapters about the male and female leads. The entire cast was so bad at communicating that even dogs would shake their heads. Good news: 3.4kReads9.3Score392Shelves

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    This book is awesome! Story synopsis: The main characters can hear the female lead's inner thoughts (most of which are cursing). I really love the pure and passionate friendship between the young boys. They are young, spirited, and full of youthful vigor. Several princes and the general's daughter are constantly bickering and witty, but they will never run away at crucial moments. Although the female lead is unreliable, think about it, how simple can a daughter from a general's mansion be? In the face of national righteousness, she can firmly choose to protect the world and the people. Each of them has their own unique characteristics. Who has ever seen a prince lead the way in crawling through a dog hole? It's really funny. The emperor even sent people overnight to check how many dog ​​holes there were in the palace.

11. 311 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.9kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves

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    This is one I can watch repeatedly; it's my top pick. On her very first day after transmigrating, her husband (the "Little Madman") forced her to commit suicide, but the female lead (Old Master Xin) escaped thanks to her clever little brain. I highly recommend watching it!

12. 312 王 The Prince Suffers from a Split Personality 王爷他精分成疾 Southwest西南Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Third Miss Wei is peerlessly beautiful and graceful, captivating the finest young men in the capital. Young Master Xie excels in both letters and arms, the heir of Count Yangping is extraordinarily handsome, and Young General Meng is a gifted young man... While everyone eagerly waits to see who will win her hand, someone who has been plotting for a long time has already beaten them to it and won the beauty. Later, all the talented young men rumored to admire Third Miss are skillfully matched wit 711Reads9.1Score101Shelves
13. 313 穿 Book Transmigration: My Lord, Your Wife Is Finding You Another Concubine Again 穿书：侯爷，夫人又给你纳妾了 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + a reborn son + satisfying wish fulfillment + a life spent lying flat After winning the family inheritance battle by a landslide, Lin Yanran was so delighted that she took up an extreme sport and fell to her death. By sheer luck, she transmigrated into a novel she'd read, becoming the legal wife who died of depression after the male lead kept a mistress. Naturally, the female lead was that very mistress who had successfully moved into the 53.9kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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    The first two female leads are both very clear-headed and know exactly what they need—they're incredibly clear-headed! Both female leads come from noble families, while the male leads are just random choices. The third story features a warm family group where the female lead is a pampered noblewoman who isn't just a sheltered young lady studying traditional female rules; everyone has their own shining qualities. The male lead is reserved but knows how to win her over!

14. 314 替 I Took My Eldest Sister's Place in the Palace, and I Loved It. She Regretted It 替嫡长姐入宫后，我爽翻，她悔了 Moon Gazing at Lotus望月荷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The rating has only just come in and will rise later, so don’t be put off by the low score. Gu Ya is the second legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. With an elder brother and sister to shoulder the family’s responsibilities, she had thought she’d only need to marry off for the family once she came of age. But then her eldest sister changed her mind and refused to enter the palace. To avoid making an enemy of the emperor, the Duke of Zhenguo’s household had to send in an unwill 30.5kReads8.1Score2.1kShelves
15. 315 太 The Regent Prince Doted on by the Empress Dowager Reveals His Dark Side 太后娇养的摄政王白切黑了 Fei Huan非欢Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted The regent of the Great Jin holds the empire in the palm of his hand. He's unruly, cold, and bloodthirsty! After being reborn, Shen Zhining only wants to cling to the regent's coattails! While he's still young and has no one to rely on, she'll protect him, spoil him, win him over with care, and heal him with love... But why is the regent getting more and more off track? One day, the regent loosens his robes and lets down his hair. Bathed in moonlight, he leans against her bed, holding a list of 93Reads8.1Score—Shelves
16. 316 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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    Ancient Chinese romance! Fake siblings! Forced marriage! My top pick! The writing is superb! You absolutely must savor it! Those without a certain level of education might not understand it—but that doesn't stop it from being incredibly captivating!

17. 317 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    It's scheduled! My new book, *Emperor Renzu of Tang*, will be completed in September. Its quality is on par with historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to become a classic. This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! *Emperor Renzu of Tang* is a nearly million-word completed work, with all foreshadowing resolved, plot holes filled, and a clean ending. The author will release a masterpiece in November, comparable to a legendary playwright, a work that will be released in ten days! 666! The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

18. 318 帝 Emperor’s Conquest 帝王业 The Dream Speaker寐语者Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted The original novel for the television series The Rebel Princess, starring Zhang Ziyi. A thousand miles of blood mark the road to the throne; holding hands for half a lifetime, a beauty brings ruin. She is the daughter the Langya Wang family is proud of, the deepest love of a great ruler, and the power behind the founding of a dynasty. She is a traitor to the aristocratic clans and the last protector of her family, a sinner who brought down the imperial house and an adviser who helped two emperor 947Reads9.5Score143Shelves

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    Super good, especially the first book. Highly recommend it. I clicked on it by accident and became completely captivated.

19. 319 他 He Used the Shen Family to Claim the Throne, So I Married the Governor Instead 他借沈家登基，我改嫁督主 Sleepy Mew瞌睡咩Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + political intrigue + revenge + the hero has been plotting for a long time] In her previous life, Shen Zhaoning was ordered to marry the Third Prince, Lu Yunzhi. She devised plans for him and maneuvered through court politics, pouring the full strength of the Shen family into helping him ascend the throne. But what awaited her in the end was the execution of her entire family. Her grandfather struck his head against a pillar and died; her elder brother's blood stained t 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't the kind of fast-paced romance where characters are slapped in the face in three chapters and get married in five. It focuses more on character development and relationship progression. If you like more nuanced historical romance, you might want to give it a try.

20. 320 将 The General's Wife Is Doted on Every Day 将军夫人娇宠日常 Jun Ruyue君如月Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted In her past life, she was arrogant and domineering, let others manipulate her, and made a spectacular mess of things. Reborn in a new life, she has only one thought. Hold on to him, cling to him, and never let go, even if she has to die for it. The general gazed at her clinging to him like a koala, amusement shining in his eyes. At last, she was his. 714Reads9.0Score100Shelves
21. 321 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.8kReads8.7Score2kShelves

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    These are all great! Look at my reading time for the first book! [Kiss emojis]

22. 322 冷 Born in the Cold Palace! The Adorable Child Commands All Beasts and Unites the World 冷宫出生！萌娃驾驭万兽一统天下 Qing Nuo轻诺Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Chu Qingli was a beautiful young woman from the twenty-first century. After getting drunk one night, she transmigrated into the body of a tiny baby, the little princess the Spirit Beast Kingdom’s royal family had not seen in a hundred years. She was struggling for her life in the belly of a deposed empress confined to the cold palace. “Waaah!” Her heavenly cry set all the beasts in the cold palace abuzz. A little mouse ran out of its hole and became her guardian. A huge stray dog that had appear 8.9kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    The female protagonist of this novel is reborn into the body of a tiny baby struggling to survive in the womb of a deposed empress in the cold palace. The baby's first cry attracts eight mythical beasts to recognize her as their master: The moment the protagonist is born, the entire cold palace is abuzz with excitement. A little mouse emerges from its hole and becomes her guardian; a large wild dog, appearing out of nowhere, cleans the bloodstains from her body. In the courtyard, magpies and larks sing in celebration of her birth.

23. 323 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
24. 324 棒 The Wicked Matriarch Who Tore Lovers Apart Is Reborn and Chooses to Do Nothing 棒打鸳鸯的恶人主母，重生摆烂了 Crow Blue鸦青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ruan Yunluo, the eldest daughter-in-law and head of the household, cared for her mother-in-law during her confinement and raised her younger siblings-in-law. But because she broke up one “true love” couple after another, she was despised and died with regrets. Her brother-in-law resented her. Her sister-in-law hated her. Even her husband abandoned her for his true love. Reborn, she learned her lesson and decided to stop trying. Her brother-in-law wants to be a lovesick door 3.9kReads8.5Score455Shelves

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    These are all excellent books. The perspective of the matriarch's madness is quite novel, and the author of Chang Le, Xi Hua Zhi, has impeccable writing skills. The remaining books are some I've saved up, and I highly recommend them all.

25. 325 撩 Enticing Spring 撩春 Bai Su Yue白苏月Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score295Shelves

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    These are all great! Please see my reading time for the first book 😘😘😘

26. 326 不 The Court I Cannot Return To 不归朝 Three-Call Cat三叫猫Ancient Romance405k WordsOngoing [1v2, Not a Pure Couple, Multiple Couples, Traditional Historical Romance, Second Male Lead Takes the Lead, Court and Martial World] The frail Crown Prince has been held hostage for years in an "allied kingdom." The former heir has long since gone mad, blind and crippled, and grown ever more twisted and possessive. Then the emperor dies suddenly! A son born of a concubine takes the throne before the coffin! The Crown Prince is left alone and forgotten! The princess of the allied kingdom, who has 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional ancient romance novel, set in the imperial court and the martial arts world, with plot twists, a smooth storyline, and sound logic. It avoids melodrama, wife-chasing trope, idiocy, saintly characters, cheat codes, and heartthrobs. Suitable for slow reading and enjoyment; a long read.

27. 327 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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    Losing his beloved from both his past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

28. 328 星 A Single Spark Sets the Water Margin Ablaze 星火燎原水浒传 Brother Guo from Tianjin津门国哥Eastern Fantasy401k WordsOngoing The descendants of Liangshan raise the banner high, uphold Heaven’s justice, resist the Jin, and save the nation, composing a stirring song of heroes! This book carries forward the legacy of Shi Nai’an’s Water Margin and continues the tradition of Chen Chen’s Later Tale of the Water Margin, while also drawing on old stories passed down by local elders. Nearly a year went into writing it, and the book was revised more than ten times. It contains 120 chapters. Long ago, the 108 heroes of Liangshan 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The descendants of Liangshan rise again! They take up the banner of resistance against the Jin! They reclaim our Han homeland! (Classical Chinese)

29. 329 京 The Darling of the Capital Is Actually the Great General Who Guards the Nation 京城娇娇女，竟是镇国大将军 Jiu Min Ah九敏啊Ancient Romance337k WordsOngoing [A frail body with a general’s soul heroine vs. a cold, world-weary hero who seeks danger] [Strong heroine + mutual healing + secret identities + a touch of ensemble cast + a hint of the supernatural] After dying in battle, Shen Yu is reborn in the body of a frail young woman with a heart condition. A father who died in battle, a biased mother, a husband who demoted his wife to concubine, a younger sister plotting to seize her dowry, and a weak, helpless version of herself. Shen Yu resolves to b 365Reads—Score118Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, very beautiful

30. 330 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
31. 331 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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    So good! So good! So good! So good! So good! So good! So good! I was watching until 4 AM! The male lead is so righteous, always teaching the female lead. I love the female lead's growth and development! And the male lead is such a scheming woman! The male mistress who rose to power is just so cute!

32. 332 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
33. 333 花 Falling Blossoms in Anxi Palace 花落安喜宫 Man Siyao曼思瑶Ancient Romance530k WordsOngoing She entered the palace at four. At nineteen, she was ordered to care for a two-year-old crown prince. That child was later deposed as crown prince, then returned to the Eastern Palace and eventually became Emperor Chenghua, Zhu Jianshen. Wan Zhen'er was seventeen years older than him. She stood by him through the turmoil in the palace after the Tumu Crisis, his years at the Prince of Yi's residence, and the changes of emperors. From an obscure palace maid, she rose step by step to become a nob 28Reads—Score124Shelves

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    I've been watching this recently. I originally just wanted to casually check out Wan Zhen'er, but I got completely hooked after the Tumu Fortress arc 😂 It has a very large ensemble cast and a grand background and world-building. The only downside is that it's not finished yet, which is frustrating to follow...

34. 334 科 The Imperial Exams: From Poor Scholar to Shocking the Entire Court 科举：从寒门书生到惊爆满朝文武 Little Zhang Under the Night Lamp夜灯下的小张Historical166k WordsOngoing (Imperial examinations + farming + no System + transmigration) (Has a CP; the male lead is devoted and never flirts around) Though Landowner Lin's family is fabulously wealthy, every member of the clan is short, plump, and sturdy, looking like they were born lucky! But his son, Lin Bei, is strikingly handsome, tall and elegant, and stands out in any crowd. Gazing at his reflection in the water, Lin Bei couldn't help sighing: A man who isn't charming in his youth has wasted it. His wet nurse 873Reads—Score111Shelves

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    I have to watch it all night.

35. 335 双 A Love Beyond Death: My Husband Awakens and Spoils Me Every Night 双魂绝恋：夫君觉醒夜夜宠 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance47k WordsOngoing A tug-of-war of passion, sweet and bittersweet in equal measure. Fate played a cruel trick. She rode away in a grand red bridal sedan, dressed in a phoenix crown and red wedding robes, while he returned home in a black coffin, clad in white. Wedding music and funeral dirges mingled as two processions, one red and one white, passed each other in the snowy, frozen wasteland. He was a noble young master of the marquis's household, graceful as jade and gentle as a breeze. She was a beautiful young c 48Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 336 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 87.8kReads9.3Score12.8kShelves

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    These ancient romance novels each have their own unique charm. Whether you love political intrigue, sweet romance, or fast-paced action, you can find one that resonates with you!

37. 337 女 Reborn as a Female General: The Weakest Legitimate Daughter Strikes Back! 女将军重生：战五渣嫡长女逆袭！ Hitachi's Adventure日立的奇遇Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted Completed: reborn, revenge and household intrigue. The heroine was the legitimate daughter of a general's family in her previous life. After dying in a conspiracy, she is reborn in the body of the good-for-nothing eldest legitimate daughter of a powerful family. In her previous life, Bai Ruofu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, gave her heart to the wrong person. After six years of hardship on the frontier, she did not die on the battlefield, but fell victim to a conspiracy. When 192Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Completed + Rebirth Ancient Romance + Domestic Strife + Highly Intelligent and Powerful Female Lead. The female lead was a female general in her previous life, who died tragically at the hands of a scumbag man, without ever dying on the battlefield. Reborn as the eldest daughter of a powerful but seemingly weak noble family, she fights against her stepmother and cousin on behalf of the original owner. Everyone is astonished at how the previously willful and brainless young lady has become so intelligent and powerful. The male lead is the female lead's fiancé from her previous life.

38. 338 风 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical116k WordsOngoing Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stunning...

39. 339 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6kShelves
40. 340 盛 A Glorious Dawn Over the Realm 盛世朝凰 Ye Xingyao叶星妖Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + strong hero; the heroine is no saint] Ye Chongxi, the legitimate daughter of the foremost family in the Tianqi Empire and a genius known throughout the capital, is surrounded and attacked by her fiancé and several allied factions! Chongxi is a demon who emerged from the dark land of death, worshipped as a god by all the dead and the creatures of darkness. A summoning brings her into the other woman’s body. She says, “I can grant you three wishes.” She says, “First, everyone who 4.8kReads9.1Score587Shelves
41. 341 龙 The Dragon King's Bride 龙王聘 Wangquan Yuechu王权月初Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted That year, I came down with a strange illness that nothing could cure. Then, on the night the blood moon hung high in the sky, my family decorated the house with lanterns and streamers. From that day on, I had a husband no one could see. Around that time, my mother warned me gravely that I must remain faithful to my husband and keep my distance from other men, or disaster would befall me! When I was nineteen, I broke the taboo, and he... appeared. 39.9kReads9.5Score5.8kShelves

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    These are all ancient Chinese romance novels that I find particularly beautiful [shy emoji]

42. 342 嘴 All Bark, Weak Knees: The Unhinged Villain Is Hooked 嘴硬腿软，疯批反派被钓上瘾了 Blossoms of Ink朵朵墨痕Ancient Romance149k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, Possessive Power Broker vs. Deliciously Pretty, High-Maintenance Softie] On her ninth transmigration into a book, Ruan Anning chooses the mission “get killed.” The moment she opens her eyes, she sees the unhinged villain who has killed her eight times already causing trouble. Ruan Anning immediately shouts, “Stop! If you’re going to kill him, you’ll have to kill me first!” (Come on, come on! Give me a stab! Please!) The villain puts away his knife and replies, “...As you command, You 5Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    📌This is not a mindless sweet romance! The characters are complex, the powerful minister's possessiveness escalates step by step, and the female lead repeatedly oscillates between wanting to die and wanting to live.

43. 343 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.8kReads9.5Score5.2kShelves
44. 344 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves
45. 345 替 A Bride Swap for Good Luck! My Brother-in-Law Has Gone on a Killing Spree 替嫁冲喜！小叔子他杀疯了 Moonlit Riverside Post Station月满江驿Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing [Substitute Marriage] [Revenge] [Pseudo-Forbidden Love] [No Golden Finger, No Transmigration, No Rebirth] [Pure Historical Romance of Family and Country] [Brooding Wolfdog x Aloof Beauty x Venomous Femme Fatale] Gu Heng takes her sister's place in a marriage meant to bring good fortune, but her husband dies suddenly, making her the widowed sister-in-law who has no right to remain alive in the Liu family. The entire household accuses her of bringing her husband bad luck. Her stepmother wants her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading; it's the kind of story where the protagonist is so devoted to winning back his wife that he won't forgive her!

46. 346 逃 After Escaping Her Adoptive Parents, Her Life Goes into Easy Mode 逃离养父母家后，她的人生开挂了 Xi Wenjin席文锦Modern Romance4.6M WordsCompleted [Period drama] + [Mutual devotion] + [Modern romance] + [Two top students] + [Everyone's darling] + [Modern romance with a cute baby] She's the adopted daughter the Su family took in, a beauty and a top student. Her adoptive parents want to keep the family fortune in their own hands, so they force her to quit school and marry their son. When she learns the truth, she runs away in the middle of the night. After escaping, she meets a business tycoon, and her extraordinary life begins. With help fr 8.5kReads8.3Score894Shelves

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    When reading, one should read the classics. Tomato is a huge library with many classics, but only these few remain unforgettable to me.

47. 347 病 The Sickly Princess Consort Arrives: The Crippled Prince Gets Beaten into Standing Again 病娇王妃嫁到：残王被揍站起来了 Zhang Bàbà张霸霸Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + devoted spouses + hilarious + a rebellious heroine + unhinged + yandere + no logic + pure wish fulfillment] Warning: [The heroine swears, is crazy, and has no manners. This is not a proper historical romance.] On the first day after transmigrating, Shen Jiao married a crippled prince. On their wedding night, the Second Prince tried to take advantage of her and sneak into the bridal chamber in the crippled prince’s place. Without a word, she rewarded him with a kick that 4.2kReads8.8Score451Shelves

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    These are all great! The first three are absolutely amazing!

48. 348 欲 Tempting the Emperor to Build a Golden House 欲诱帝王筑金屋 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [A Delicate Darling Reborn from the Ashes x A Vengeful, Obsessive Emperor] [Age Gap] [Pseudo-Forbidden Romance] [Abduction and Possessive Love] [One-on-One] [Both Leads Untouched] [Sweet Romance] (The author was young and terrible at naming things. Don't judge Ah Jiu by his name, he's really a good person!!!) After being kept under lock and key for twelve years, the sheltered, uneducated illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an is bold enough to seek out the Idle Prince, who is infatuated 977Reads9.0Score106Shelves

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    (Completely virginal) This is for those who like a bit of angst. It's physically angsty, but the male and female leads love each other deeply. The writing is exceptionally good (you'll need to use your brain to understand some of the meanings), and the plot is incredibly dramatic—you'll cry from beginning to end. The low ratings are probably because the author's writing is so good, almost mystical, that many people might not understand it. Actually, the male lead loves the female lead to the core. It's definitely worth reading; I've finished it. The content feels like it's mostly about torturing the male lead physically and the female lead psychologically.

49. 349 被 The Tyrant’s Caged Canary Has Grown Her Wings 被暴君强宠的金丝雀翅膀硬了 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Gentle, radiant, spoiled sweetheart ✖️ brutal, possessive, sickly madman Chen Jiaojiao is the most doted-on princess in Great Chen. Her father dotes on her, her mother indulges her, and she's naturally grown up spoiled and domineering. But then, overnight, Great Chen is overthrown and its ruling house replaced. As a princess of a fallen dynasty, she is given to the new emperor. Beneath the dim candlelight, the man tells her, “Long time no see.” He is the young eunuch who served her since childh 798Reads7.9Score102Shelves
50. 350 重 Reborn with a Child, I Married a Cold Military Doctor from a Prestigious Family 重生后，带娃嫁世家高冷军医 Xi Wenjin席文锦Modern Romance603k WordsCompleted [Reborn + adorable child + military marriage + true love + revenge + face-slapping] After being reborn, Su Ying’s first move is to divorce her husband. Her scumbag husband, Du Zhenyong, wants to have the best of both worlds and refuses to let her go. She takes her 38 yuan and chases after him to the military base, where she meets the aloof military doctor Gu Nanchen. With his help, Su Ying gets away from her scumbag husband. But the prestigious Gu family refuses to let Gu Nanchen marry a woman w 24kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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