What's Your All-Time Favorite Historical Romance? The Leads Must Be Each Other's First and Only, and They Need to Communicate 求你们心中top1的古言（要双洁，男女主要有嘴)

1. 1 惹 Why Mess With Her? She's His Majesty's Beloved and His First Wife 惹她干嘛，她是陛下白月光兼发妻 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [A calculating, possessive emperor × a sweet, gentle beauty | devoted to one another | mutual healing | growing-up romance | two hopeless romantics falling for each other~] Jiang Yingli has spent four years as Prince Su’s concubine. Xiao Chenglan, Prince Su, has little interest in women, and she is the only concubine in his household, so her life is peaceful and carefree. She thinks things will stay that way, but then Prince Su ascends the throne. Overnight, she rises from a lowly concubine of P 56.4kReads8.9Score6.5k14d adds

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   Both are virgins; the male lead truly loves her and teaches her palace intrigue techniques every day.

2. 2 重 After Being Reborn, I Threw Myself into the Powerful Minister's Arms and Cried, and He Turned Red with Anger 重生后扑到权臣怀里哭，他红温了 Little Fish Learns to Swim小鱼学游泳Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Gentle Girl VS Steady, Restrained Powerful Official] [Mutually devoted, childhood sweethearts, years of secret love finally returned] Shen Mingshu grew up cherished by Jiang Xun, but his stern, cold nature made her fear him more than anything. After someone drugged her, her childhood friend, a young general, took her away. When they were discovered, she had no choice but to marry him. But the young general loved someone else and took a concubine on their wedding day. He doted on his c 64.2kReads8.8Score8.9k14d adds

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   In the story of Shuangjie, Shen Mingshu returns to the age of sixteen. She recalls her past life when she married her childhood sweetheart, Xiao Zheng, who had a lover named Lin Qingyan. In this life, she finds Jiang Xun, the older brother who supported the Shen family despite their harsh treatment of him. He finds a doctor for her and stands up for her even when she is clearly afraid but still trying to stay strong.

3. 3 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，偏执太子夺我入东宫 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 34.7kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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   This book is so good! 😘😘😘

4. 4 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 82.1kReads9.5Score9.3k14d adds

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   They have mouths, are both virgins, and have always trusted each other completely.

5. 5 表 The Young Lady Can't Stop Throwing Up, and the Heir Pampers Her Day and Night 表姑娘孕吐不止，世子他日宠夜哄 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [No Rebirth or Transmigration, Pure Historical Romance + Both Pure + One-Night Stand + Adorable Baby] Jiang Jinyue, a down-on-her-luck cousin, was staying at the Duke’s residence. She was always proper and cautious, and never dared get involved with Lu Yanting, the most distinguished young lord, for fear of displeasing her elders. For some reason, however, the young lord always went out of his way to look after her. Jiang Jinyue simply took it for the ordinary care an older cousin would show a 11.5kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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   The female lead is always well-behaved and cautious, never easily getting involved with the most noble prince, fearing she might displease her elders. However, she unexpectedly has a one-night stand with the prince and discovers she's pregnant. She tries to have an abortion, but the prince discovers her pregnancy. The prince, who is the male lead, is very responsible.

6. 6 我 The Crown Prince I Toyed with Has Fallen Head Over Heels in Love 我狠狠玩弄过的太子长出恋爱脑了 Ana Bao阿娜宝Ancient Romance695k WordsCompleted Several short dramas are now streaming (country widow VS abstinent crown prince) The entire village of Fangniu was massacred. Jiang Buxi lay on the ground, covered in blood and at death’s door. Hearing the black-clad men’s words, her dying eyes flew open. What? The young master she had saved was actually the crown prince, and he was the one who had ordered the massacre of the village!!! What happened to the fifty head of cattle he promised as thanks? Damn it! What a terrible deal! She had fed hi 9.7kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds

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   Currently, I've read a complete historical romance novel with a clean female lead, and I highly recommend it (five stars). The third one, in particular, has clear dialogue between the male and female leads, preventing any misunderstandings. Both are deeply romantic and still have a considerable readership.

7. 7 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
8. 8 江 A Kingdom as Her Bride Price: The Princess Bride Is His White Moonlight 江山为聘：和亲公主是白月光 The One Who Knows the Subtle知微客Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced prince x a clear-headed princess sent away for a political marriage] He was once the lowest-ranking hostage in the Beilin imperial palace, Lu Zheng. She was Princess Yunxiu, the light that once shone into his dark life. Eight years later, he had become the Prince Jing of Xijin, powerful enough to rule the court: Lu Yichen. She, meanwhile, had become a political marriage offering from another country: Shen Yiyun. He remembered everything. She remembered nothing. On this chessboard, 1.8kReads8.2Score20714d adds

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   I recommend this book. There's a part where the female lead discovers the male lead's true identity, and he quickly apologizes. They both have mouths, and it's a simple, ordinary kind of love.

9. 9 贵 The Noble Consort Has Negative Affection for Me 贵妃对朕负好感度 Sleepyhead Who Won't Sleep睡睡不睡觉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [System] [A Little Palace Intrigue] [Devoted to Each Other] Su Rongyi is the Imperial Consort in the palace, and her father is the Great Min's top-ranked general, commanding an army of six hundred thousand. Ever since she was little, Su Rongyi has known that her family is a grave concern to the emperor, and that the Su daughters are destined to enter the palace. To put the emperor at ease, Su Rongyi doesn't mind playing the part of a woman deeply in love with him. But lately, the emperor has bee 3kReads8.2Score26414d adds

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   One of the few books I managed to finish reading; the female lead remains calm throughout, both sides have their own arguments, and the male lead is also a very good person.

10. 10 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds

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    Both leads are virgins, and the male and female leads are talkative! Super sweet, no angst at all!!

11. 11 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 35.4kReads8.8Score6.1k14d adds
12. 12 极 Doted on to the Extreme: My Wicked Senior Brother Carried Me Home 极致宠溺，她被坏师兄抱回了家 Han Yizi寒意子Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced, healing, doting husband, past life and present life] [Contains a System, don't read if you dislike that] [Contains a System, contains a System, contains a System!!! Don't read if you dislike that!!!] He gave her a name that paired with his own. He celebrated her birthday on the very day of the fireworks festival. When she grew up, he sewed her a bellyband. When she felt insecure, he patiently coaxed her. When she was hurt, he defied the gods for her. Kissing her wa 3.9kReads9.2Score45414d adds
13. 13 皇 The Royal Family's Sickly, Obsessive Daughter-in-Law 皇家病娇媳 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance570k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + classic period setting + marriage first, love later + raising a child + beautiful and captivating heroine] She spent five years scraping out a miserable existence in a brothel. At last, the famous courtesan Luo Jinyi died. She died in her wedding sedan chair, being carried off to become someone’s concubine. When she awoke again, she was still going to be carried off in a wedding sedan chair. This time, it was the day ten years earlier when she had been deceived into refusing to marry 6.7kReads9.1Score95314d adds

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    Family, hurry and check out this super exciting rebirth romance novel! Luo Jinyi is reborn back to the day she refused an engagement. For the sake of her child and family, she is determined to marry Rong Chengjue, the fifth son of the Prince of Heng. Everyone says they are a perfect match—one ugly and infertile, the other homosexual—but their union is destined to be harmonious. However, on their wedding night, Luo Jinyi blew blood, and later became pregnant, utterly silencing everyone. The female lead is undeniably beautiful and charming, and the 1v1 setting is overflowing with sweetness! The sweetness of an arranged marriage followed by love and the exhilarating thrill of rebirth and revenge fly together, like a fine wine that gets better with every sip. Don't miss it! #Rebirth #AncientStyle #ArrangedMarriage #Childcare #BeautifulAndCharmingFemaleLead

14. 14 她 She Just Wants to Take It Easy, So Why Does Everyone Keep Pushing Her to Work Harder? 她想当咸鱼，怎么总有人逼她卷啊 Schrodinger's Cat Food Can桑代克的猫咪罐头Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted Obsessive love + sweet romance + healing + happy ending Huo Miantang only knew that she had transmigrated into a book. She planned to keep her head down, do nothing, and lie low until the story ended. Then her father gave her a mission: return to the capital and ask the Crown Prince for military funds. The Crown Prince? He was the gloomy powerhouse in the original story. Who was she to dare question His Highness? Still, for the soldiers stationed in Xirong to get their pay and return home, she h 49Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    She was lazy and didn't care about living a carefree life, adhering to the principle of being chaste and not engaging in any female rivalry. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince was also a chaste and love-obsessed person, and their daily life of doting on the lazy girl was so sweet it was almost sickening.

15. 15 哦 Oh, So I’m the Villainous Supporting Concubine 哦，我原来是恶毒妖妃女配 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, cunning, doting consort; reborn, dark and brooding tyrant; healing romance; both leads are virgins] In his previous life, Emperor Xie Heng trapped himself in the rigid rules of a sage and enlightened ruler, striving to be a noble and virtuous emperor. Yet he was abandoned by everyone, lost his throne, and was poisoned, leaving him crippled. At his most wretched, the only person who stayed by his side was the wicked, domineering enchantress the civil and military officials called a dem 54.8kReads9.0Score6.9k14d adds

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    The male lead is reborn, and the female lead is reborn into the female lead's body. The male lead's past and present lives are filled with pure love, and the female lead is incredibly devoted, clingy, and intelligent.

16. 16 朕 I Think You’re After Me, Not the Throne! 朕觉得，你就是图朕这个人！ Cat Qian Qiu猫千秋Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + the heroine can read men's minds + the hero wins himself over + plenty of silly fun] In her previous life, Yu Huan spent three years in the imperial palace fighting to win and keep the emperor's favor. She tried every trick in the book, but still couldn't get the attention of the emperor, who cared only about gold, silver, and jewels and was endlessly greedy. In this life, she just wants to keep her head down in the harem and stay out of trouble. When the empero 3kReads9.0Score42714d adds
17. 17 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 21.8kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
18. 18 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.8Score21214d adds
19. 19 皇 The Emperor's One and Only Favorite Consort 皇上他独宠贵妃娘娘 Pomelo Sugar柚糖子Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted 1v1, devoted to one another, non-strong female lead: the sweet everyday life of a scheming little consort and her childhood sweetheart, the emperor. She transmigrated, and she was a favored consort from the start? Yun Jingqi was totally fine with that. So what does it take to be the emperor's favorite? Of course, eat well, dress well, drink well, and make sure the emperor treats her well every single day! Yun Jingqi: “Your Majesty, I'm thirsty.” A cup of tea was placed before her. Yun Jingqi: “ 3.8kReads8.4Score32414d adds
20. 20 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.9kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    Little Glutinous Rice Balls and Winter Solstice, this book is very good.

21. 21 惊 Crossing the River by Moonlit Boat 惊舟渡 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted (Sharp-tongued × devious schemer) [Wily young lady × prodigious young commander] Jin Rongyi, the second daughter of the Duke of Jin’s household, has run away from her betrothal. Her grandfather has died, her father is cold-hearted, and Jin Rongyi is notorious in the capital as a willful young lady from a prominent family. She is often compared to her brilliant elder sister, who is renowned for her grace and intelligence. Even so, Jin Rongyi is still the envy of the other young ladies of the cap 1.3kReads8.0Score25514d adds

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    It looks great! You should try it.

22. 22 宠 Spoiling His Wife Without Limit: The Reborn, Scheming Regent Is Clingy 宠妻无度：腹黑摄政王重生太粘人 Su Hanzhou苏寒舟Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Hero is reborn and speaks his mind + devoted husband + putting villains in their place + one-on-one, both leads have only ever been with each other + power couple + three-year age gap] On her wedding day, Shen Yangui waited in the snow for a full half hour, only for the Regent to arrive at the residence holding another woman’s hand and marry her. Shen, the rightful Princess Consort, was brought in through a side gate and settled in the remote Snow Lodge, becoming the laughingstock of the entire 2.9kReads8.5Score42714d adds

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    The first book I read was found on Douyin (TikTok). It's about the male lead helping the female lead ascend to the throne. The female lead is very smart and likable. The second book I recommend is one I've read in physical form. I've read it at least five times. It's completely pure angst, but not mindless at all. It's my most recommended book. 3. Oh my god, I love it so much! I love the male lead's character. He really dotes on the female lead. He even died for her in their past life. Who would die for a pet if they treated the female lead like a pet? The female lead is silly and super cute, a little goofball. 4. Super, super good! The male lead is a guiding type + daddy-like boyfriend, very respectful and doting on the female lead. The female lead is like a little sun, clever and cute, and a little spoiled. I can only say that those who grow up in love will never be stingy with their love. [What][what]🥺

23. 23 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 101.2kReads9.2Score11.2k14d adds
24. 24 阿 After My Father Defeated Kangxi, I Married Prince Yong 阿玛打赢康熙后，我嫁给了雍亲王 Meng Yutang孟毓唐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation is now available; the novel is recommended. The main story is complete, so enjoy without worry.] [The sweet, adorably clueless beauty, Ma Qi's legitimate daughter Fucha Yixin + the composed, dignified, secretly ruthless Prince Yong, Yinzhen] (Clingy, a little sun, an instinctive attraction) [Mutual firsts + exclusive devotion + older man + guiding lover] (Content warning: This isn't historically accurate. I'm just cooking up the kind of story I like. The author is sensitive 49.4kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds
25. 25 穿 Transmigrated into a Book on My Wedding Night, I Find My Prince Consort Is the Campus Heartthrob I’ve Secretly Loved 穿书新婚夜，驸马竟是暗恋的校草 Zhen Qixian枕七弦Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing [Transmigrated into a book + sweet romance + both leads are each other's first and only love + romantic rivalry] A timid, mischievous princess vs. a cool, jealous campus heartthrob Xiao Qingyi transmigrates into a book, becoming the vicious, debauched and tyrannical eldest princess in an ancient romance novel. On her wedding night, the bridal veil is lifted, and her husband turns out to be the campus heartthrob she had a crush on! They stare at each other for three seconds. The heartthrob rubs h —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books are listed side-by-side because the first one is my absolute favorite—the ultimate sweet romance novel!

26. 26 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 73.9kReads9.7Score10k14d adds
27. 27 低 The Swallow Beneath the Eaves: The Spoiled Darling of a Young Lord 低檐燕：纨绔世子的掌心娇 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [“Sweet on the outside, ruthless within” concubine-born daughter vs. “hopeless romantic” young lord] No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, and both leads are faithful to each other Everyone knows that Lu Jingyun, the only son of the Marquis of Wucheng, is a born villain. He bullies men and takes liberties with women, and his reputation is so notorious that noble young ladies avoid him at all costs. Yet at Guanyin Temple, Lu Jingyun meets a kind-hearted Bodhisattva. She lowers her eyes 427Reads8.4Score10514d adds

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    This novel is a prime example of brevity and impact. The female protagonist is intelligent and resilient, and the revenge plot is satisfying and engaging; the male protagonist appears to be a playboy, but is actually a hopelessly romantic dreamer, creating a charming contrast. Despite its concise length, the pacing is fast, with no unnecessary plot points, making it a much more enjoyable read than those bloated novels that easily exceed a million words. It's definitely worth a try.

28. 28 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.5kReads8.9Score54714d adds

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    Both protagonists are clean and strong, and the story is hilarious. ① Strong female protagonist with a space to take down scumbags and build her career. ② Hilarious transmigration: A goddess doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince and discovers that the prince can still be saved. ③ Hilarious mind-reading + gossip system: The prince is so angry while eating gossip that he laughs hysterically. ④ Hilarious cultivation: The female protagonist swaps bodies with the demon lord and they laugh so hard their stomachs hurt. ⑤ Hilarious mind-reading: A tyrant with two personalities and mutual jealousy.

29. 29 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
30. 30 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24.3kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
31. 31 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 868Reads7.4Score11514d adds
32. 32 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 278Reads6.5Score—14d adds
33. 33 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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    The revenge plot is packed with satisfying moments, while the romance is incredibly sweet. She's in charge of "flirting and running away," and he's in charge of "chasing after her to the ends of the earth."

34. 34 神 The Spirit Physician and Her Phantom Cases III: Night of Illusions 神医灵妃诡事录三之幻夜弥天 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted In the twenty-seventh year of Tianrui, strange cases broke out one after another in Jiuyou City, the capital of Nanling. Since the establishment of the Xuanchasi, a bureau dedicated to investigating supernatural cases, it has solved seven such cases in a row. The five members of the Xuanchasi first struggled to adjust to one another and learn to work together. In time, they came to fight side by side, each complementing the others. With Mu Jingyu's origins finally revealed, the Duke of Mu's hous 1.3kReads8.3Score35414d adds
35. 35 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The female protagonist is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She waited five years for her husband, only to find him with a scheming woman! Since he has already betrayed her, she'll just let him go.

36. 36 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    If you're looking for a good read, check this out! A maidservant's rise to become the only empress! From a servant in the Prince of Qin's mansion to the emperor's darling, the aloof prince dotes on only one person—it's incredibly sweet and addictive!

37. 37 绝 The Stunning Outcast Tames Her Men, Captures Their Hearts, and Sparks a Rivalry 绝色万人嫌训狗，勾君心，引雄竞 Little Gingerbread Person姜饼人儿Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Least Favorite + Male Rivals Competing for Her + Taming Dogs + Forced Love + Calculated Moves] Song Qin has barely transmigrated into a book when she finds herself staring at a very large bed. Three powerful men, their faces flushed, beg her for an antidote. Only then does she realize she's become a flirtatious woman hated by everyone, and the original character is responsible for the three men being drugged. In the book, the original character is exiled for harassing high-rankin 96Reads—Score24214d adds

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    The female protagonist has to avoid the original owner's death flag while navigating the complex relationships with a crazy and powerful figure, and every step she takes is like walking on thin ice.

38. 38 东 Beauty of the Eastern Palace: The Crown Prince Bows to Pamper Her 东宫美人！太子殿下折腰宠！ Step by Step, No, No步步要不不Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out and isn't very high yet, but do come take a look, darlings! It's unbelievably sweet.] He is Xiao Jingzhan, Crown Prince of the realm, wielding immense power and unmatched in wisdom. He commands the court with ease, yet remains cool and restrained, with no interest in women. Everyone praises him as the perfect heir to the throne. That is, until he meets her! From then on, he calls her “Good Girl.” She becomes the one dearest to his heart, his only weakness! She is Su Jin 465Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Recommended daily updated ancient Chinese romance novels with super sweet and no angst! 1v1, both leads are virgins with a mutual commitment, maximizing sweetness! The male lead is completely virgin! Both leads have mouths 😘 The male lead is injured outside the palace and rescued by the female lead, falling in love at first sight. He brings her into the palace, thus beginning his path of exclusive love. There's only one small misunderstanding in the entire story, but it's quickly resolved; the rest of the story is filled with an overwhelming sweetness. The author's writing is amazing, the characters are vivid, the language is classically elegant, and the details are incredibly delicate and captivating, with every line brimming with ancient charm and tenderness. The male lead, as the crown prince, is almost perfect—he falls in love with the female lead at first sight and cherishes her dearly. Every affectionate term he uses for her is filled with boundless doting. He not only plans everything meticulously for her but also understands, respects, and cherishes her, pouring all his affection into her: loving what she loves, spoiling her to the bone, and never showing any interest in or closeness to the concubines in the Eastern Palace, gradually clearing away all obstacles for her. The female lead, on the other hand, possesses both stunning beauty and a sharp mind, intelligent and insightful. She and the crown prince are mutually devoted, progressing from a concubine to a high-ranking lady, then to the crown princess and finally the empress, accompanying and supporting each other along the way. As a fan who has read the book countless times, I sincerely recommend it: investing in it is definitely worthwhile, and it remains endlessly enjoyable even after repeated readings!

39. 39 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 19Reads—Score12314d adds

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    1v1, both leads are virgins! A princess and a general embark on a mutually devoted journey, from the heart of the land to the pages of a historical novel. The female protagonist transmigrates, rebels, and becomes empress, turning history into anecdotes—it's incredibly captivating!

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