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1. 401 步 Scheming for the Emperor's Heart at Every Turn! Her Majesty Climbs to the Top 步步谋帝王心！娘娘一路扶摇直上 Ming Family Charcoal Fire明家炭火Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted (Not a pure romance with only one partner, palace intrigue, favored from the middle onward, and doted on exclusively in the ending) Wen Jing Tan went from a heaven-blessed darling to a confiscated palace slave, and had long since had enough of being beaten and cursed at. One day, she was framed and, by a twist of fate, sent to the emperor's side. From then on, she swore to become The Outcast, second only to one and above all others. She wanted His Majesty's favor, and her family to flourish! The 689Reads8.2Score107Shelves
2. 402 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Alluring, Winning Favor and Rising to Power 娘娘娇软妩媚，一路争宠上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue story, not a one-on-one romance, and not a mutually faithful pairing. Proceed with caution!) Bai Ruotang is the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Right Chancellor’s household. At fifteen, just after coming of age, she is sent into the palace to bear a child for her legitimate elder sister and help her secure the emperor’s favor. Unwilling to be reduced to someone else’s pawn, from the moment she steps through the palace gates, she decides she will carve out 10.4kReads8.9Score1kShelves
3. 403 表 The Young Lady Seeks a Husband, and the Heir Can No Longer Play It Safe 表小姐相看夫君，世子他苟不住了 Mie Mie Yu咩咩玉Ancient Romance230k WordsOngoing (Starting in mid-July, there will be two chapters a day until the novel is complete. If you enjoy it, leave a comment and there may be bonus chapters. Includes multiple couples.) [Both leads are pure + one-on-one romance + love at first sight + happy ending] Cui Shanruan is just like her name: soft and sweet in appearance, but more determined than anyone when it comes to what she wants. The Duke’s household is no easy place to get by, but since her parents have been so upfront about it, she’ll m 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes. The female lead is just turned 18; she's not particularly cunning, but she's clear-headed and sometimes suffers minor injustices. She's capable of letting go of things promptly.

4. 404 公 The Princess Is Spoiled and Willful, and the Cold-Faced General Defies His Station 公主娇纵，冷面将军以下犯上 Jiang Baofu江宝芙Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only love + intense push and pull + over-the-top pampering + fiercely possessive] [Willful, scheming little princess X cold, ruthless, calculating young general] Shen Ran didn't want to be sent off in a political marriage. On the journey back to the capital under Xie Yanli's escort, she thought up a hundred ways to make him let her go. Play the victim: No. Pretend to be sick: No. Act obedient: No. Seduce him: Yes. She realized Xie Yanli wasn't impossi 12.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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   The female lead pretends to love the male lead to escape, going through all sorts of elaborate schemes. After the male lead falls for her, she successfully escapes, but he transforms into a cunning and manipulative maniac, captures her, and forces himself on her. Super exciting and incredibly entertaining. Male lead: That's how bad people are; if they like something, they'll take it.

5. 405 国 The Duke's Estate Maid 国公府小丫鬟 July Koi七月锦鲤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Su Liyue was a low-ranking maid in the Duke's mansion, not even qualified for the ranks of household maids. She had no interest in climbing the social ladder. She just wanted to leave the mansion and live a quiet life. After hearing that only first-class maids could buy their freedom, she rushed into the main kitchen and embarked on a difficult journey up the ranks. She made sweet soups, prepared pastries, cooked elaborate dishes, bought farmland, rented a butcher shop, and tended the ancestral 15.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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   I was completely blown away while reading it. It's a rare gem among Tomato's works, with excellent writing and a solid literary foundation. The writing is meticulous, evident in the descriptions of food and clothing. A careful reading reveals its unique charm. It's a slow-paced, no-romance story; those who enjoy this genre should definitely check it out.

6. 406 娘 The Consort Schemes Her Way to Power, and the Emperor Dotes on Her Daily 娘娘心机上位，皇帝日日宠 Ling Ling Yuan泠泠沅Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Song Shiwei, a concubine-born daughter of the Dali family, enters the palace in place of her elder sister, posing as the legitimate daughter. She becomes a low-ranking Seventh-Rank Baolin in the harem of Qi Jing, the fifth emperor of the Great Deng Dynasty. With no influential connections or status, Song Shiwei initially just wants to coast through each day, checking in for the daily greetings. At least life in the palace has to be better than it was at home. But in the imperial harem, getting f 320Reads7.4Score—Shelves
7. 407 静 The Prince Jing’s Consort: Master, Save Me 静王妃之师傅救我 Murong Yiyu慕容忆鱼Ancient Romance807k WordsOngoing Originally titled The Princess Consort of Prince Jing, this novel was renamed The Princess Consort of Prince Jing: Master, Save Me in memory of a departed friend. It tells the story of Princess Murong Jingwen of Beiping. After descending from Yuntai Mountain, she misses her chance to marry Lin Yutai and is sent far away to the Chen Kingdom to wed Prince Jing as part of a political alliance. She is abducted along the way, and meets Li Chaoyang, a villager of the Chen Kingdom. Thus begins the stor 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Go check out this ancient romance novel.

8. 408 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.9kReads9.1Score352Shelves

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   "I was reborn, solely to defy fate for you!" "You are my blatant favoritism and my well-known selfishness."

9. 409 帝 The Emperor Is Aloof and Hard to Approach? He Lures Me to Share His Bed Night After Night! 帝王清冷难近？夜夜诱我共枕眠！ Thousand-Pool Moon千池月Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted [Live-action audio adaptation available] [Reborn + Palace Intrigue, Not Both Virgins + Favored by the Hero Early On, His Only Love Later + Clear-Headed Beauty Rises to Power + Emperor Becomes Love-Struck Later] [Cool, Distant, Hard-to-Approach Emperor vs. Delicate, Soft, Clear-Headed Heroine] In her previous life, Lin Wanqing was kept outside the palace as the mistress of the younger brother of the reigning emperor. She thought they were in love and that she would become his princess consort. S 3kReads8.8Score343Shelves
10. 410 宫 Beneath the Palace Walls, I Seduce Him to Steal Her Favor 宫墙之下，勾他夺宠 Strawberry Fondant草莓糖心Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted Original Title: The Princess Becomes a Favored Consort, Bears a Little Crown Prince, and Seizes Her Sister’s Throne. [Reborn + System + palace intrigue + aloof beauty + stunning beauty + sweet romance] An aloof, noble, one-of-a-kind ruler x a delicate, alluring beauty with an innocent sensuality … Once, she was his nominally illegitimate princess (a lie), and the only stain on his life. He sent her to a foreign land to marry for peace. From atop the palace walls, she leapt, thinking she would b 22.4kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
11. 411 写 Write Me Off as a Flop 写我作败笔 Come, It's Just Empty Wordsovo来是空言ovoAncient Romance281k WordsCompleted [The Capital’s Infamous, Unhinged Marquis’s Orphan × An Older, Tender-Hearted, Loyal General] [Historical Court Intrigue + Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast] The Crown Prince fears her, rebels want to win her over, and even the emperor is moved to tears by a few words from her. Yet one preachy border garrison commander appears in the capital on a rainy night and holds a knife to her throat. The orphaned daughter of a noble house turns the capital upside down, determined to find out one thing: W 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead completely respects the female lead, both physically and emotionally, and always feels unworthy of her. But the female lead is so resolute! They are each other's only answer! A historical drama with political intrigue! The female lead is intelligent, calm, decisive, and not a saint throughout; she fights the crown prince, kicks the empress, schemes against the emperor, and flatters the prince to death! A very profound story!

12. 412 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 88.6kReads9.2Score10.9kShelves
13. 413 疯 A Mad Dog Can't Be Tamed? No Matter, This Young Princess Knows How to Tame Her Husband 疯狗难驯？无妨，小郡主驯夫有方 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance303k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance + devoted to each other + marriage before love + young couple + taming-the-dog romance] [Delicate, radiant young princess x madly devoted, fierce young general] The Xie clan of Cenzhou had been an eminent family for centuries, its prestige rivaling that of the imperial house. Though it had long been absent from court, its former students were scattered throughout the realm’s government. When the Rongdi tribes invaded and war broke out on the northern frontier, the Great 16.3kReads8.5Score2.5kShelves

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    This is such a great article, I stayed up all night reading it in one go.

14. 414 替 A Substitute Bride as Bait: The Imperial Uncle Seizes the Throne and Makes Me Empress 替嫁为饵：皇叔夺嫡立我为后 Wan Mingyue宛明月Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing A tale of control and discipline at first, then a pawn who becomes a wife, with palace and household intrigue in full swing. [The gloomy, ill-omened Seventh Royal Uncle & the cautious little maid just trying to stay alive] Is it exploitation or true affection? Will they drag each other into the abyss, or risk their lives to protect one another amid danger and turmoil? He is a discarded prince, infamous and burdened with a fearsome reputation, from a desolate wasteland reduced to ashes. She is a 695Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Anyone here enjoy palace intrigue? The female lead rises from a lowly maid to become Empress, while the male lead rebels and seizes the throne. Initially, he intends to send her into the palace as a spy, but they gradually develop feelings for each other during their interactions. The male lead sometimes punishes the female lead. If you're not a fan of palace intrigue, this is for you.

15. 415 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
16. 416 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    This one, you absolutely have to read this one!!! The female lead, Jin Sanglu, is a super fierce and super rich female bandit, and the male lead is a cold and aloof celestial beauty. It's truly a great read, with unwavering devotion; the emperor is only gentle towards the female lead, and both are virgins. Please, everyone, give it a try!

17. 417 那 So What? His Majesty Dotes on Me Alone 那又怎样，奈何陛下独宠我 Moon Over the High Terrace月上高台Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted The rating will rise once it’s posted + [A cold, devoted emperor and a dazzling beauty, an alternate dynasty, doted on from the start, both wholeheartedly in love and choosing each other] Jiang Yuexin is reborn. In her previous life, she and her best friend had both transmigrated. Jiang Yuexin became a consort in the palace who had beauty but no brains, while her best friend became the eldest daughter of a general’s household. She was breathtakingly beautiful, while her friend had only the rep 39.3kReads9.0Score6.5kShelves
18. 418 勾 Seduce My Way to the Top: Your Majesty, I've Been Plotting This for a Long Time 勾引上位：陛下，我对你蓄谋已久 New Little Moon新小月Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, villainess, revenge, palace intrigue, seducing her way to power] [They scheme against each other. She runs, he pursues, and she can never escape him] Blurb One Shen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book and became the heroine of an ancient romance novel. Unfortunately, she was the former heroine. The original heroine, pitifully robbed of the male lead’s life-saving favor by the female supporting character. Heaven knows how miserable Shen Jiaojiao felt, transmigrati 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
19. 419 黑 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 Stubborn Old Rock顽固臭石头Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I really love reading classical Chinese texts, I'll keep reading!

20. 420 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Wolf King’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 先婚后爱：年下小狼王的宠妻日常 Freeze-Dried Lychee荔枝冻干Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Younger man + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + lighthearted] [Younger male lead: passionate, straightforward, and an affectionate puppy; heroine: outspoken, not coy, attracted to his physique, and easily embarrassed] Lang Fei, the dashing King of the Northwest, falls in love at first sight with Shen Qingtang, the most beautiful woman in the Chen Dynasty. The second time he sees her, he falls even harder, and can't wait to marry her. With no other choice and little say in the matter, 204Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    🇨🇳🇨🇳 The male lead loves to hold the female lead in his arms. The female lead is the most beautiful woman, soft and sweet, while the male lead is the king of a northwestern tribe, handsome and dashing. He falls in love with the female lead at first sight, marries her, and spoils her rotten. He likes to act cute and act spoiled, and he carries his older sister to the bathroom every day—it's incredibly sweet!

21. 421 病 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 Guest from the Green Cliff in a Pillow枕中青崖客Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 26kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
22. 422 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
23. 423 改 Remarrying the Crown Prince’s Father Reborn 改嫁太子他爹【重生】 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance738k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + marrying the crown prince's father] The incompetent crown prince feared the Shen family's power. He listened to slander, falsely accused her elder brother of treason, and slaughtered her entire family. When she opened her eyes again, she was seventeen, in the year before she was to marry the crown prince. To save the Shen family, she had to bring the crown prince down. But the crown prince was protected on every side, like a man locked inside an iron cage. Shen Hanyu 20.2kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves
24. 424 被 After Being Forced to Win Over the Unhinged Demon Lord, I Turned the Whole Story Into a Happy Ending 被迫攻略疯批魔尊后，全书HE了 Not Sweet不甜啊Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Wen Ruan transmigrated into a cultivation novel as an insignificant cannon-fodder character. The moment the original character appeared, the villainous Demon Lord snapped her neck. Wen Ruan: No way. I have to run! System: No way. There’s a villainous Demon Lord here who needs you to win him over. Do your best to make him fall in love with you~ Wen Ruan: In your dreams. Mu Zhe: In your dreams. And yet On her 101st day undercover in the demon realm, she carried the gravely wounded, dying young Dem 13.3kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    Here it comes! The first book is my top pick, it's absolutely amazing! The second book is also great, and the third book is fantastic too. Overall, they're all wonderful! ⦁֊⦁ᐝ

25. 425 娇 The Delicate Little Cabbage Is Ravished by the Old Emperor 娇娇小白菜被老皇帝拱了 Meow Meow Monster Is Adorable喵喵怪可爱Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Alternate World + Fatherly Male Lead + Male Lead Is Not Chaste, Female Lead Is] A born workaholic transmigrated into the body of the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. At long last, all this incredible wealth had finally fallen into her lap. A doting prime minister father, a gentle mother, and a brother who adored his little sister. Power, money, and good looks were all hers. She longed for freedom and hoped to spend her life with one person, and one person a 14.9kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
26. 426 娇 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ Shallow Starry River浅末星河Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1.2kReads6.7Score103Shelves
27. 427 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very good historical romance novel, and the setting is also very interesting.

28. 428 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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29. 429 彪 The Fierce Princess Consort: Seven Fathers Dote on Me 彪悍王妃：七个爹爹团宠我 Drunk and Free醉风流Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Tough bandit queen vs. sickly prince: a devoted couple, two strong leads, bickering lovers, lighthearted comedy, face-slapping the trash, and everyone’s favorite] She was the esteemed young mistress of Liuyun Stronghold and a future ruler of the bandit world. By a twist of fate, she became the substitute bride of a sickly prince. The prince’s relatives all sneered, “A country bumpkin dares to set her sights on the prince?” The court officials mocked her: “How dare someone of such low status ent 133Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    A million-review post is here! My top pick is this book, "The Princess is Beautiful and Cool," the female lead truly lives up to the title, I absolutely adore her! She's decisive and unwavering, and the male lead is incredibly doting and self-reliant! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

30. 430 何 Where Is the Land Not at Peace? 何处山河无恙 Bamboo-Wind Gentleman风竹君子Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, no golden finger. A purely historical tale of statecraft, family, and intrigue, with spies within spies.] (One-on-one romance, two equally matched leads who help each other succeed. The heroine gets her moment in the spotlight later on, and the hero’s identity is unexpected.) The land is shattered, with north and south facing each other across the divide. In a chaotic age when everyone is simply trying to survive, she refuses to settle for an ordinary life. Driven 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's coming at us! Are you going to watch?

31. 431 我 I’m Ruined! I Woke Up as the Villain Cub’s Wicked Mother 我裂了！一睁眼成了反派崽崽的恶毒娘亲 Milk and Bread牛奶面包Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable Kids + Sweet Romance + Farming + Pocket Dimension + System] This is a disaster! The moment she opened her eyes, she had the big villain pinned to the bed! Outside the door, the three little villainous brats were calling her a wicked mother. Was this a setup? Luckily, she had a golden finger. In the midst of famine, she led the villains to a wonderful life. Wait, why had the whole story changed because she showed up? The big and little villains’ new personalities: Her husband, the Princ 316Reads7.6Score112Shelves
32. 432 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves
33. 433 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [KISS][KISS]

34. 434 绾 A Heart Bound in Ice 绾凛心 A Melon Downstairs楼下一瓜Ancient Romance246k WordsOngoing [Pampered noblewoman × Embroidered Uniform Guard | marriage before love | one-on-one, both pure] Everyone knows that Su Nuowan, the Grand Tutor's legitimate daughter, is delicate and stunning, refined in temperament and fond of elegance. She fears violence, prisons, and bloody power struggles most of all. A marriage contract made in their youth bound her firmly to the most terrifying man in the capital. She hated his aura of violence, his command of the imperial prison, and the power he held 253Reads—Score228Shelves

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    Arranged marriages that blossom into love are my absolute favorite!! The pampered young lady and the commander of the Imperial Guard—a calm and composed man who seems to have a physical attraction addiction after marriage—it was so satisfying, everyone! Definitely worth watching!

35. 435 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book!! It's a story of a wicked woman reborn for revenge, not mindless or frustrating! It's super satisfying to slap faces and punish scumbags! Chapter 1: Reborn and rampaging through the world, Chapter 3: Slapping everyone in the face, Chapter 5: Catching the scumbag and the bitch in bed together, Chapter 6: The traitorous maid is beaten to death.

36. 436 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    These three books are amazing!!!

37. 437 斩 I Beheaded the Wrong Person, and He Was the Only One in the Capital Who Recognized Me 斩错了，全京城只有他认得我 The Heart Is the Source of Calamity心为祸源Two Male Leads171k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads | Historical Mystery | Disguises and Face-Changing | Cat-and-Mouse Game | Equally Matched | Happy Ending] Pei Zhaochuan couldn't recognize faces, yet he spent seven years chasing Wen Zhezhi, a man with a thousand faces. At the execution ground in the West Market, the Ministry of Justice had examined the body, six witnesses had signed their statements, and two thousand townsfolk were all certain the man kneeling on the platform was Wen Zhezhi. But Pei Zhaochuan drew his blade a 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist acts with composure and measuredness, gathering testimonies from various sources during investigations and relying on on-site investigations to advance the case. There are no excessive "golden finger" advantages. If you prefer realistic coming-of-age detective stories, you might want to check this out.

38. 438 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance320k WordsOngoing [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 52Reads—Score107Shelves
39. 439 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.5kReads9.2Score947Shelves
40. 440 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 171Reads—Score112Shelves
41. 441 夫 My Husband Revived Me, But Found a New Love on the Way? 夫君复活我的路上有了心上人？ Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Mu Ran had a nightmare. She was a supporting female character in a male-oriented novel, and the male lead’s beloved wife, the moonlight in his heart. In the second year of their marriage, she would die saving him. To bring her back to life, he searched everywhere from the celestial realms above to the underworld below, gathering countless rare treasures. Five hundred years later, he finally tore through the void, reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and successfully resurrected her. It seemed li 135.7kReads9.2Score18kShelves

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    These two books are really great, especially the second one. I've already read it three times; it's truly exceptional.

42. 442 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.3kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    A book lover for ten years, I was in a reading slump for a long time recently, so I started reading historical novels again. These five books are all so good, with "Delicate Bone" and "Accidentally Entering the Exquisite Tent" being my favorites. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

43. 443 福 Blessed with Endless Luck, the Beloved Little Imperial Aunt 福运绵绵，团宠小皇姑 I'm Brother Monkey我叫猴哥Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The little toddler, Mianmian, was rejected by her own parents and sent back to Great Qin. Though she was tiny, her rank in the family was extraordinarily high: the princes had to call her Great-Aunt, and even the emperor respectfully addressed her as Little Imperial Aunt. She was the Taishang Emperor’s sister. Who in the whole capital would dare offend this formidable aunt? They must be tired of living. The three-and-a-half-year-old was small but gifted, skilled at catching ghosts, fortune-tell 15.3kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    💥🥵This book is hilarious! I laughed so hard I almost died in bed. I clicked on it because of the title, but the content was unexpectedly good. I laughed so hard my parents scolded me, so try not to read this book at night. Laughing will get you scolded; not laughing will cause internal injuries! Hahahahahahahahaha

44. 444 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score825Shelves
45. 445 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.8kReads9.1Score718Shelves
46. 446 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 864Reads—Score186Shelves
47. 447 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Regent Is Smitten 笨蛋美人乖又软摄政王他沦陷了 Drunken Sugar醉糖Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted Su Ningning is simple-minded and innocent. On her wedding day, she stumbles upon rebels slaughtering her family and crashes straight into the arms of Lou Shengxue, the regent who holds power over the entire court. Cold and bloodthirsty, he was about to take her life when he unexpectedly discovered that she carried a secret remedy for breaking curses. He had no choice but to keep her by his side. Everyone laughs at her as a useless, foolish princess consort, but only Lou Shengxue knows that this 503Reads—Score100Shelves

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    To outsiders: Cold-blooded and ruthless, wielding immense power. To Su Ningning: A villain who wipes her tears, smashes a glass in anger, and then silently picks it up again?

48. 448 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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    A clear-headed and rational female protagonist meets a self-deceptive, love-obsessed male protagonist. The female protagonist is reincarnated into this world and, to silence gossip, she creates a persona of unwavering devotion, pretending to be deeply in love with the male protagonist. The male protagonist, initially a complete jerk, suddenly approaches the female protagonist on the eve of his departure for the battlefield, announcing the annulment of their engagement. His outward coldness and decisiveness mask his insecurity; he feels unworthy of her. Years later, he returns from the border. The female protagonist, who once adored him, remains deeply in love. He then proposes to her, embarking on a relentless pursuit of love, falling deeper and deeper into the relationship.

49. 449 互 After Swapping Souls, the Mad Prince Becomes Obsessed with Household Schemes 互换灵魂后，疯批王爷沉迷宅斗 I Don't Fart我不放屁Ancient Romance95k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance + Hilarious Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Soul Swap + Scheming Prince + One-on-One] After an accident, I somehow swapped souls with the regent! Me at court: I act cold and pretend I know what I'm doing, but I can't make heads or tails of the memorials. I spend every day slacking off during court sessions. The prince handling household intrigue: I don't care what you're babbling about. I'll just beat you all into submission! And so, Bai Miaoyi went to court in place of Fu Y 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It gets better and better as you watch it!

50. 450 假 Pretending to Be a Lazy Beauty with Bewitching Bones, I Make the Mad Regent Dote on Me, Again and Again 假咸鱼媚骨，疯批摄政王宠宠宠 Tong Yu铜余Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Devoted Couple, One-on-One, Funny and Lighthearted, Secret Identity Revealed Later] Yun Luoyu is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue: beautiful, wealthy, and naturally alluring. She had planned to coast through half her life, but on her wedding day, she was forcibly taken by the mad Prince Regent. From then on, she became his cherished darling, the delight of his bedchamber. She plays sweet and obedient, acts cute, pouts, and cracks jokes. She becomes classmates wi 5.8kReads9.3Score682Shelves

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    It's really good. I watched it on Tomato TV.

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