Classical Chinese Romance!!!! Your Number One Pick! Send It My Way! 古文！！！！！你的top1！砸过来！

1. 351 盛 The Mad Prince's Divine Doctor, Spoiled by All Under Heaven 盛宠天下：疯批王爷神医妃 Zhen Meng甄萌Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Feng Wuxin, a healer of the mystical arts in Huaxia, could use the medicine in her left hand to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones, and a sniper rifle in her right hand to kill targets from a thousand miles away without leaving a trace. In short, when the King of Hell says it’s your time to die, I’m the one who decides. But one careless mistake sent the once-glorious Feng Wuxin transmigrating into the body of a powerless, good-for-nothing little princess consort whom everyone 227Reads9.0Score—Shelves
2. 352 宫 The Academy Has Bandits 宫学有匪 Wu Yu吾玉Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted A handsome scholar was driven out of the imperial capital. By a twist of fate, he went up into the mountains and became a bandit. He grew a wild, unkempt beard, carved out a fearsome reputation, and became the Lord of Dongyi Mountain, ruling over eighteen bandit strongholds. Then, in the early spring of that year, he captured a group of noblewomen from the capital’s academy: exactly sixteen young ladies from the Imperial Academy. He wanted neither money nor beauty, but laid down a bizarre set of 12Reads7.6Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   These books are all really good; they're all my favorites. Don't be fooled by the low rating of the first book; it doesn't affect its quality at all. The male lead and the second male lead, Lu Ji'an, in the second book are both very well-developed.

3. 353 重 Reborn, I Married the Crown Prince Again, Still Unaware He Had a Crush on Me 重生再嫁太子，竟还不知他暗恋我 Xiaoqing Who Leaves Nothing Out一字不漏的小清Ancient Romance190k WordsOngoing [Reborn for Revenge + Male Lead Has a Secret Crush + The Heroine Falls in Love After Marriage] She has been reborn. She'll be the Crown Princess again, and revenge is her mission! Her enemies? Killing them with one stroke would be too easy! She'll take her time. Strip them of their titles, ruin their reputations, uncover the conspiracy behind it all piece by piece, string every last enemy together, and send them to a mass grave to feed the wolves! The Crown Prince is about to die! What? A ma 52Reads—Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   The writing is good; it's worth reading!

4. 354 错 After Flirting with the Possessive Regent by Mistake, the Frail Beauty Melted His Heart 错撩偏执摄政王后，病弱娇娇软了腰 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Age gap + sweet, devoted romance with mutual exclusivity + healing + beautiful but tragic leads + marriage first, love later, and affection growing over time + fiercely protective partners who spoil each other] Delicate, sickly beauty ✖️ proud, devoted, fatherly, obsessive, outwardly gentle but inwardly dark After the Battle of Wei, everyone knew that the Regent had brought back the enemy nation’s Imperial Consort from the battlefield. Xue Ji’s beauty was renowned far and wide. Her delicate fac 265Reads7.3Score—Shelves
5. 355 老 My Husband Faked Infertility to Steal My Family’s Fortune, So I Fought Back 老公假装不孕夺我家产，我绝地反击 Xi Wenjin席文锦26k WordsCompleted My husband pretended to be infertile to steal my family’s fortune. I fought back against all odds. 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
6. 356 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
7. 357 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
8. 358 重 Reborn to Become a Widow, but the Prince Can Read Minds 重生只想丧偶，王爷竟然会读心 Clumsy Goop菜鸡糊糊Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted The whole book is complete, everyone! Enjoy it without worry. Mwah mwah mwah (´ε` )♡ [Both reborn + mind-reading + absurd comedy + the husband’s long road to winning back his wife + male lead angst] (Cold-faced border prince vs. beloved legitimate daughter) Wei Yue: He thought he was the cinnabar mole in his wife’s heart in their previous life. He never expected someone else to be in her heart! Jiang Jianwei: [Heaven gave me another chance, so of course I’m going to let loose! To hell with his c 288Reads—Score106Shelves

   Reader note

   Pure ancient Chinese novel with dual rebirth, featuring male protagonist suffering abuse.

9. 359 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

   Reader note

   This ancient romance novel doesn't limit itself to petty love stories; instead, it opens with the collapse of a nation and tightly binds individual destinies to the chaos of the world.

10. 360 千 A Perfectly Chosen, Dutiful Daughter-in-Law, One in Ten Thousand and Spoiled Rotten 千挑万选乖媳妇，万里无一娇气包 Ivan V, Out Exploring探探路的伊凡五世Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Cheng Che, the Marquis household’s only heir, was going off to war. The marchioness hurried to find the best matchmaker in the capital and, after careful consideration, chose a sweet, well-mannered bride who would be good at bearing children: Xie Luo, a concubine-born daughter of the Xie family. She thought she could finally relax once they were married. But who knew Xie Luo would be so spoiled? When she was thirsty, she ordered Cheng Che to pour her water. When she was tired, she made him carry 239Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    A purely historical romance novel. The female lead is incredibly intelligent, the darling of the group, and has lofty ambitions [learned something new]. She has the male lead completely under her thumb [laughs]. The male lead is also very doting on her.

11. 361 重 [Management] Reborn Before the War to Save the Nation 【经营】重生到战乱前拯救社稷 Han Gu汉姑Ancient Romance143k WordsOngoing The heroine is reborn endlessly, growing stronger as she saves her country. Her romance with the male lead is very, very limited. On the winter solstice, the ghost-men invaded, leaving corpses everywhere. Chaosheng watched her family and neighbors die before her eyes. When she was reborn for the first time, all she wanted was to take the villagers and her family somewhere peaceful and secluded. But the country fell and the land was shattered, leaving nowhere for them to take shelter. On 7Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The female protagonist levels up and becomes stronger, saving the country and unifying the world.

12. 362 穿 Book Transmigration: I Throw Myself Into the Villain’s Arms and Cuddle 穿书：扑到反派怀里撒个娇 Mu Qiyao幕七尧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads are devoted to each other, sweet romance, a queen of smooth talk x a shy, possessive prince] Gu Qingqing transmigrates into a book, only to find she's a cannon-fodder character who won't survive past chapter five! Even worse, she's married to the story's great villain! To stay alive, she's quick with sweet talk, groveling, and flattery! Wait! What happened to the violent, bloodthirsty villain? Who's this adorable man blushing at the slightest flirtation? The original male 868Reads9.3Score129Shelves
13. 363 惹 A Springtime Temptation 惹春娇 Hua Queque华阙阙Ancient Romance86k WordsCompleted [Cold-Hearted Young Duke vs. Clumsy Beauty from a Military Family] [Bickering Couple + Love at First Sight + Shotgun Wedding + Sweet Romance, 1v1] Cui Ke came from a distinguished family and was every inch a noble young gentleman. He never imagined he would marry a woman like Zhen Zhu. She was born in the countryside, uneducated, greedy, lecherous, foolish, and vulgar. Worse, they were natural enemies. The first time they met, she flung a shoe in his face, then pushed him into a river and left h 7.1kReads8.8Score529Shelves

    Reader note

    I like so many things [awkward laugh][awkward laugh][sending hearts][sending hearts][sending hearts][sending hearts][sending hearts][sending hearts] They're all so pretty!

14. 364 炮 The Real Heiress Returns to the Capital, and the Powerful Young Official Falls for Her 炮灰真千金回京，纨绔权臣沦陷了 Early Summer, South Wind知夏南风Ancient Romance110k WordsOngoing [Clever, sunny little rabbit] + [Scheming, calculating big bad wolf] + [True heiress and fake heir] + [Sisters who love each other] Song Zhixi, the Hou Manor’s true-born daughter, was switched at birth and grew up among the common folk for eighteen years. To find out what happened to her adoptive parents, she heads north to uncover the truth about her origins. Everyone says Marquis Dingyuan and his wife are a perfectly matched couple, and that all three of their children are legitimate. Yet the —Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    La la la la la

15. 365 美 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.6kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
16. 366 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
17. 367 又 The Alluring Concubine Wins the Family’s Love with Her Lucky Pregnancies 又娇又媚外室女靠好孕，成了团宠 Fragrant Bubbles沫香香Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance; transmigration; daughter born to a concubine; everyday life; pampered by the whole family] "Zhen'er, would you marry me?" "Not a chance! I'm only sixteen, and you're already twenty-three. Do you really think we're a good match?" Zhuang Yi suppressed all his feelings and summoned every ounce of gentleness and patience he had. "I'll give you one more chance. Think carefully before you answer." Li Zhen'er transmigrated as the daughter of a concubine. Unwilling to become one herse 4.9kReads9.2Score573Shelves

    Reader note

    The female lead is stunningly beautiful, and all stories are sweet, romantic, and have a happy ending. Highly rated with no major flaws, highly recommended.

18. 368 病 The Possessive Power Minister’s Guide to Spoiling His Wife 病娇权臣宠妻手册 Late Day晚昼Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + super-sweet one-on-one romance + secret identity revealed + supernatural ability + forced to become the villain’s beloved] A straightforward beauty who never stops flirting vs. a charming, laid-back fox of a man Shen Zhixia transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character with a high chance of dying. But she could see whether the threads around people’s wrists were red or black: red meant affection, black meant dislike. And she even had a handsome man 1.7kReads9.2Score180Shelves

    Reader note

    Come and pick one, take a look.

19. 369 妾 A Concubine's Life of Luxury 妾凭宝贵 Little Zhou Loves a Lively Crowd小周爱热闹Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted A twenty-first-century office drone was swept into a vortex while acting bravely to help someone. When she woke, she discovered she had become a disposable concubine, and one already banished to the Cold Palace at that. Shen Mo smiled on the outside, while inside… Looking at the crumbling walls all around her, Shen Mo knew she had a long road ahead. All she could do was roll up her sleeves and get to work! Fortunately, a few months later, she had a little glutinous-rice-ball of a child for compa 3.9kReads8.9Score218Shelves

    Reader note

    I found this book again when I was looking for something to read, and it's really good. Even this seasoned bookworm was moved to tears by the part about the lost child. The female lead is humorous and optimistic. The male lead's feelings for the female lead develop gradually after he discovers the child.

20. 370 相 A Blind Date, Then a Marriage Contract with a Rising Powerful Official 相亲当天，和新贵权臣签婚书 Farewell to the Spring Mist辞春雾Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Ancient matchmaking and whirlwind marriage] + [everyday husband-doting] + [unexpected secondary couple] + [fresh plot] "First, everyone is equal, and so is marriage." "Second, I won't stay shut away at home after marriage." "Third, if you want to take a concubine, we must divorce first." Zhou Dianyu, a white-collar worker who was born into the twenty-first century and raised from infancy in another era, is already past the age for marriage. But the men of the Dayuan dynasty are all scared off b 2.2kReads8.9Score242Shelves
21. 371 吸 The Vampire Cutie and the Tomb-Robbing Princess 吸血萌宝盗墓妃 Bei Wei北苇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “If you want to be my daddy, you have to be tall, handsome, and rich!” Amid a sea of people, the adorable child stopped her own icy, distant father and grinned slyly, revealing two pearly little fangs. The handsome man glanced at the woman on the high platform, looking down imperiously on everyone below, and gave a chilling smile. “Junior Sister, you’re dead meat. How dare you look for another man behind my back...” Bai Ye, the twenty-first-century God of Thieves, transmigrated and became a good 98Reads8.9Score—Shelves
22. 372 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.8kReads9.3Score900Shelves
23. 373 娇 The Pretty Maid Has Her Ways, and the Cool-Headed Chief Minister Can’t Resist Her 娇美通房手段高，清冷首辅不经撩 Hua Yao花杳Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted (Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + doting husband + no nasty characters + everyone’s favorite + shopping-space dimension + secret identity + adorable baby + runaway pregnant heroine) [Clear-eyed, stunning, flirtatious heroine vs. reserved, sultry powerful official who can be both wolfish and cuddly, a fatherly male lead] After getting drunk, Yu Zhi opened her eyes to find herself transformed into a stunning little concubine who had been sent to the Chief Minister’s bed! Rumor had 712Reads9.0Score125Shelves
24. 374 逼 You Want to Force Me into a Political Marriage? I'll Steal a Loyal General and Turn the Tables 逼我和亲？拐个忠犬将军以下犯上 Moonlight Boiled in Water水煮月光Ancient Romance736k WordsOngoing On the day she was forced into a political marriage, Yan Qinghuan whisked away the finest young man in the world. With the kingdom fallen and the entire court on their knees, they wanted to send her, the late emperor's legitimate princess, away as a sacrifice. Only the unfamiliar young general fought alone, drenched in blood, to slay a hundred cavalrymen for her. She tore up the imperial decree, killed a man, and leapt from the city wall, landing straight in his arms. Only after jumping did she 650Reads8.5Score105Shelves

    Reader note

    The male lead is a spirited young general who dares not kneel before the emperor, yet transforms into a devoted follower in front of the female lead. Their love blossoms wildly on their journey to a political marriage, creating a captivating tale of youthful innocence and deep, passionate love. The male lead is a perfect blend of purity and allure, while the female lead possesses a regal bearing. The story prioritizes romance, with political intrigue as a secondary element. The author's writing is mature and sophisticated, avoiding clichés and offering a refined and nuanced narrative.

25. 375 朝 Day After Day, Endless and Long 朝朝漫漫 Young Master Little White Rabbit小白兔公子Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Moonlight spilled across the ground, cool and pale. Lotus flowers stood tall in a tranquil pond. A gauzy veil concealed her face as she danced with graceful poise, every smile and frown captivating. People said Gu Yanchu, the powerful grand secretary, was the emperor’s illegitimate son, abandoned among the common people. Otherwise, how could he have joined the Grand Secretariat at such a young age? It was a pity that such an elegant, handsome gentleman had married a fierce and domineering young 5.2kReads9.1Score440Shelves
26. 376 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 8kReads9.2Score736Shelves
27. 377 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
28. 378 巫 The Witch Clan's Hunt for Pleasure 巫门狩乐 Fox Lantern Beneath the Moon月下狐灯Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted The world within the book is strange and wondrous, with everything imaginable. There are witch spells to banish evil and exorcise ghosts, as well as pine-flower wine simmering and snow falling beyond a quiet cottage. Jing Meng, who cultivates in the netherworld, is a powerful witch from the Peach Blossom Haven of the Ghost Gate. Defiant and untamed, she always takes revenge on those who wrong her. Her fellow witches all call her a demoness. Bai Ya, lord of the Mugu Glacier, is a divine dragon be 14Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    This is a fantastic ancient-style fantasy novel that you absolutely won't be able to put down! The premise is fresh and original, combining romance with action. The main storyline revolves around a witch and her guardian spirit hunting evil spirits.

29. 379 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.6kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

    Reader note

    These historical romance novels are so good!

30. 380 缘 The Beginning of Fate: Forced to Play the White Moonlight 缘起：被迫充当白月光 Platinum Meat Bun白金肉包Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing [Household Intrigue] [Comeback] [Secret Love Revealed] [The Push and Pull of Pursuit] [Ultimate Twist of Fate] I always thought I was Lin Qiqi, a soul from another world who had transmigrated and taken the place of Lin Rongxi, the legitimate daughter of a general's household who had suffered endless bullying. She had lived with her maternal grandparents since childhood, where her cousin had bullied her mercilessly and ruined her reputation. After I awoke, I tore into the fake innocent and fough 52Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Recommended. If you enjoy emotional turmoil and plot twists, you might like to check this out.

31. 381 重 Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband’s Older Brother, I’ll Send Him to the Crematorium 重生嫁给前夫他兄长，让他火葬场 Xiao's Baby魈的宝宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Ex-Husband Begs for Her Back and Gets Crushed + Substitute Bride + Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Feel-Good + Strong Heroine] The moment Shen Qingtan opens her eyes, she is reborn on her wedding day. In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Zhao Jue, burned her alive so she would give up her place as his wife for her half-sister. She swore that if she ever got another life, she would make them pay in blood! This time, when her bridal sedan arrives, she takes the 25.6kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves

    Reader note

    I like them all, but if I had to choose a top one, I'd go with the first one. All three are about scheming for power, and all feature intelligent male and female protagonists who support each other and compensate for each other's shortcomings. The plots are all quite extensive, and I'm currently following all three. I often find myself using the search function to find out when a particular story takes place.

32. 382 青 Childhood Sweethearts, but Too Stubborn to Admit It 青梅竹马但嘴硬 Pikachu Eats Farts皮卡吃屁Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted (An early work written before I found my footing.) Every girl in Shengjing who likes Shang Weixu thinks Qiufu is her rival. Qiufu herself has no idea. The important things in her day are eating, sleeping, and beating up Shang Weixu. Every man in Shengjing who likes Qiufu thinks Shang Weixu is his rival. He knows. But he's far more ruthless than Qiufu. No man dares mention liking her in front of him. The one thing he doesn't know is that he likes Qiufu too. He's just terribly stubborn about it. T 35Reads5.9Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I only read historical romance novels, and these are some that I think are very good, but none of them are my top pick.

33. 383 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
34. 384 贵 After the Noble Consort Checked Out, the Coldhearted Emperor Begged Her to Come Back 贵妃娘娘摆烂后，冷厉君王低头哄 Returning South南归Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + sweet, doting romance] Jing Zhao transmigrated into a book as the villainous cannon-fodder supporting character, Consort Zhao. In the book, Consort Zhao was arrogant, overbearing, and jealous, yet supposedly adored by the emperor. [Not really.] She knew she was nothing more than a shield. Once the emperor's beloved, the heroine, entered the palace, he would kick Jing Zhao aside. In the end, she'd die horribly after being driven by jealousy to frame the heroine! To save 4.1kReads8.8Score329Shelves

    Reader note

    The first book was really good. It's just that the rating is low. The female lead in the second book is really intelligent. And neither book is very long; they're both excellent!!! Seriously!!!

35. 385 蛟 Bound by the Flood Dragon 蛟缚 Little Bear Yuner小熊韵儿Fantastical Romance140k WordsOngoing [A dual male-lead story that is bittersweet, with love and hate intertwined, feuds between nations and families, and epic battles] [Lively, mischievous princess seeking revenge VS gentle, refined heir seeking revenge] Both of them harbor mysteries about their origins. She and he shared the same fate and depended on each other for ten years, never knowing that he was the adopted son of the man who killed her mother. She is the illegitimate daughter born to Princess Huihe of Lingxi before she marr 6Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    It's coming at me!!!

36. 386 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.9kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

    Reader note

    Purely historical romance! These are the two best books I've read so far! In the first one, the female lead is an assassin who later becomes the emperor; the male lead is initially a master manipulator, but later he's completely under the female lead's control, with a major plot twist! In the second book, the male and female leads have a subtle, gradual romance; the female lead marries to save her life with medicine, and the two slowly fall for each other!

37. 387 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.8kReads9.2Score844Shelves
38. 388 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves

    Reader note

    It's great, highly rated, and I highly recommend it! [Kissing emojis]

39. 389 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves
40. 390 南 The South Wind Knows No Dreams 南风不知梦 With an Old Friend与故知Ancient Romance83k WordsOngoing A sickly, scheming Grand Tutor and a princess of a fallen kingdom set out together to dream of ruling the realm. He plotted it all himself, and made her part of his plan. She resolutely chose death, unaware that she was the only living piece on the board. On the run, she saw the lowly status of the defeated, the shattered land and people struggling to survive. She also saw the greater good of nation and family, the courage of heroes, and the desperate determination of those fighting to live. If 128Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    A sickly, cunning grand tutor and a princess of a fallen kingdom embark on a dream of conquering the land. He orchestrates a scheme, including her in his calculations. She resolutely faces death, unaware that she is the only living piece in this game.

41. 391 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance465k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 188Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The author has a very positive outlook, and the foreshadowing is layered and interesting. Keep up the good work, young author!

42. 392 禾 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 92Reads—Score538Shelves

    Reader note

    You could try reading this one; both the male and female leads are pretty normal.

43. 393 我 After I Faked My Death and Left the Power Minister's Side, the Emperor Turned Dark 我成为权臣死遁后，皇上黑化了 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / woman disguised as a man / faked death / both leads have no other romantic partners] After Yun Zhao dies suddenly from working overtime, she gets bound to the Wise Ruler Development System. After transmigrating ten years into the past, Yun Zhao disguises herself as a man and accompanies the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the frontier, then helps him fight his way back to the capital. When Xie Huaiqing becomes emperor, Yun Zhao helps him deal with the power 23.1kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

    Reader note

    This is a story about a female protagonist who time-travels. She starts as a boy disguised as a girl and stays by the male protagonist's side from the age of ten, from the cold palace to the frontier, and finally to the male protagonist's ascension to the throne! The female protagonist also becomes a powerful minister in the court. At this point, the male protagonist realizes he loves her, but he doesn't know she's a boy in disguise [laughing emoji]. He loves her inner self and soul, regardless of gender. Later, after completing her mission, the female protagonist decides to fake her death, but even after three years, the male protagonist still can't forget her. When he finds out she's a girl, he loves her even more [smirking emoji]. Both are virgins!! Super sweet!

44. 394 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

    Reader note

    The first book, *Gong Shu yyds*, features the female protagonist, Su Jingkan, who is clear-headed, gentle, and refined—not vulgar. She's not chaste in the beginning, and the harem is almost nonexistent later on. The male and female leads love each other intensely but without being outrageous. The third to fifth books are quite similar; they're currently popular palace intrigue and favored concubine novels. The last two are written from a narrative perspective, a fresher style, concise and not drawn-out, and still quite enjoyable.

45. 395 我 My Daily Mission to Win Over My Cousin in the Chancellor's Residence 我在相府征服表哥日常 Madam Raccoon狸猫夫人Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sugar-sweet + both virgins + one-on-one romance] On her mother's deathbed, she entrusts her to someone else's care. Only then does she learn she has an uncle: the Prime Minister of the Yu Kingdom, who will go down in history as a notoriously wicked minister. His adopted son, Pei Yanque, is just as infamous, with several volumes of crimes to his name. She figures she's here to help her villainous uncle achieve his dream of becoming emperor, Gong Ruiyan thinks. Before she knew Pei Yanque was alr 773Reads8.8Score130Shelves
46. 396 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

    Reader note

    It's very good, and it has a cheat code.

47. 397 入 I Enter the Palace and Rise to High Rank: As His Majesty's Cousin, What Have I to Fear? 入宫即高位，我是陛下表妹我怕谁 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + faux cousins + push-and-pull romance + winning hearts + taming a man Spring, Year Ten of the Zhaoqi reign. Shen Jiayu was summoned to the palace and became one of the emperor’s consorts. On the surface, the imperial harem seemed calm and peaceful, but beneath it lay tangled interests and hidden currents. The consorts schemed and fought among themselves, while the newcomers trembled with fear, terrified that one careless mistake would cost them their lives. Only Shen Jiayu s 240kReads8.9Score41.6kShelves
48. 398 宠 The Reborn Favorite Consort Is Alluring, and the Emperor Can't Leave Court Early 宠妃重生，腰软，勾的帝王不早朝 Er Can尔灿Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + spoiled, airheaded beauty + lovestruck emperor + favored consort + pregnant darling + Noble Consort and imperial physician + sole favorite] Lu Yunshu died. She drank the poisoned wine, and her organs twisted into knots. It was unbearable. She thought the poison would kill her the moment it reached her stomach. But it didn’t. After being forced to drink it, Lu Yunshu struggled for three whole days. Her insides felt torn apart, as though every organ had been soaked in poison. Three days 837Reads—Score100Shelves

    Reader note

    [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

49. 399 伴 Accompanied by Smoke 伴烟 Laba Coconut腊八椰子Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Naive, Wild Girl x Gentle Scholar + Happy Ending] She loved him, so she ran to him with all the courage she could muster. Liu Yunzhi treated her wonderfully, caring for her and asking after her, soothing her to sleep at night, reading to her whenever he had time, stroking her slightly rounded belly, and discussing baby names with her. She lost herself in it, deceiving herself as she sank into the gentle web he had woven, dreaming that they would be the only two in each other’s lives forever. Bu 2.3kReads9.3Score220Shelves

    Reader note

    There's no top-ranked book, but these two are excellent. Those who know what they're doing have already picked them up. [Learned something new]

50. 400 甄 Empresses in the Palace: I Became Consort Hua's Cherished Pearl 甄嬛传之我成了华妃的掌上明珠 Yueyue Sodium Benzoate悦悦苯甲酸钠Female-Channel Fanfiction262k WordsCompleted [The heroine is Consort Hua’s daughter + reverse mind reading + no romance] Shun Hua is reborn in ancient times, in the Qing Dynasty, no less, and even in Empresses in the Palace! She’s also become Consort Hua’s child! But isn’t Consort Hua unable to have children? Then what is she?! But since Consort Hua gave birth to her, she’s naturally her mother. Remembering what happened to Consort Hua in Empresses in the Palace, Shun Hua immediately turns her sights on her scumbag emperor father, and star 2.2kReads8.7Score225Shelves

    Reader note

    Aaaaaah! Only screaming can express my current feelings.

Other lists with The Mad Prince's Divine Doctor, Spoiled by All Under Heaven