Proper Historical Romance: No Golden Fingers, Just High-Quality Stories with Sound Values 正经的古代言情，不要金手指，期待高质量三观正

1. 1 一 A Single Talisman Seals the Heavens 一符封天 Those Who Depart Are Thus Come去者如来Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted In Jinyun City, Lin Su, a young woman from Jinyun Academy, was kidnapped during the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern fair and thrown off a cliff on Jinyun Mountain. She survived against all odds and encountered Yang Baiyi, the leader of Heaven's Village, and Master Wuchao. This awakened her cultivation physique, and she even became Dao companions with Yang Baiyi, bound together as one. Lin Su rapidly advanced along the path of talisman cultivation. Following its stages from Heaven, Earth, Black, and 2.4kReads9.4Score258Shelves

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   [Thinking] Look, look! [Thumbs up] The first book! Lin Su, a little girl from Jinyun Academy, is betrayed and killed by her best friend, but then she becomes a matriarch! [Admiration] The Dao of Talismans, the supreme ruler of the world—that's not the point! The heroine's dual cultivation of destiny lines is the true path to power! [Shy] Who is her true love? Is it the bandit Yang Baiyi? Or Yang Liuyi, the commander of the Jingguo Army? You wouldn't believe it, it's actually the Crown Prince of the Taishen Continent! [OK] Come and see, it's super good!

2. 2 金 The Golden Scabbard 金丝鞘 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Stone-faced guard x alluring, delicate princess, one-on-one, sweet romance] Qin Yi was an assassin, cold-faced and colder-hearted. Killing was more ordinary to him than eating. One day, Qin Yi received an assignment. It wasn’t to kill someone. He was ordered to protect Fuguang, the beloved princess of the empress, Ji Ning. Qin Yi found it troublesome, since all he knew how to do was kill. The first time he saw Ji Ning, Qin Yi killed someone right in front of her. His long sword rang as it left 9.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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   So good! So good! So good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Super sweet, both leads are virgins, and it's a short story. The female lead is a princess. Although it's not a female-dominated story, her mother is an empress, and she is the future empress [think about it]. She is delicate and frail, but intelligent and courageous, and will never depend on anyone. The male lead is the adopted son of the female lead's father, trained to be an assassin, and later sent to protect her (her personal bodyguard [learned something]). He's not stupid either; once he falls in love with her, he's completely devoted to her. He's not good at literature but skilled in martial arts (super powerful), absolutely loyal, and will never let her suffer any harm. A cold-faced bodyguard meets a delicate, seductive princess. Before they meet, the male lead finds protecting the female lead troublesome, but after meeting her, he follows her everywhere, displaying an extreme possessiveness. The female lead is initially afraid of the male lead, given his killing spree during their first meeting, but later she subtly teases him with her innocent charm. The male lead, a rough man, falls for it. The female lead is similar to a prince and has someone to teach her about sex. When she tries to refuse, she uses the male lead as an excuse. Although it's just an excuse (which the male lead takes to heart), they eventually try it out together [shy][shy][shy]. The male lead's possessiveness grows stronger, leading to misunderstandings (he thinks she sees him as a male prostitute), but the female lead is incredibly good at comforting him. Besides the main couple, the female lead's parents are also a great couple (the Empress and the Prime Minister), who are willing to serve the Empress for life, a bittersweet story. There's also the female lead's sister (who just wants to guard the border), and the relationship between her sister and her master is also very sweet.

3. 3 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   It looks great and meets all the requirements. Adding it to your bookshelf is definitely worth it!

4. 4 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.4kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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   This novel, *Tiger Wife*, features no rebirth or cheat codes. The female protagonist's mother is a beloved princess, and her father is a top scholar. She was personally raised by her father from a young age, a true lady of high birth and noble birth, yet she is betrothed to a war god general from humble origins.

5. 5 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score691Shelves

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   1. The newlywed prince: "If you marry me, behave yourself or I'll kill you." The later prince: "He probes little by little, holding hands, putting his arm around her waist, trying every way to get close to her. The female lead slaps him, and he's satisfied." 2. Childhood sweethearts. The female lead is clueless, so the male lead gives her sketchbooks and guides her little by little. How could he possibly let go of the light in his life that he's cherished since childhood? The extra chapter even touches on their past lives—it's truly heartbreaking.

6. 6 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
7. 7 青 The Scent of Childhood Sweethearts: The Heir Has Been Plotting This for Ages 青梅嗅：世子他蓄谋已久 Jie Ximo杰西莫Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + young married couple + long-planned pursuit + mutual devotion and favoritism] [Brash, straightforward commandery princess × scheming, jealous heir to a noble title] The Princess Royal’s residence and the Prince of Zhenbei’s estate are separated by just one wall. From the moment Jiang Changning was born, Xie Yan gained a nemesis in this world. Whenever the two met, they could argue so loudly they’d bring down the rafters. Then one day, Jiang Changning was betrothed b 20.9kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
8. 8 公 After the Princess Returned to the Capital, the Whole City Showered Her with Love 公主回京后被全皇城追着宠 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [1v1 historical romance, adored by everyone, no rebirth or transmigration for the protagonist + childhood sweethearts + sweet romance and fun + no annoying side characters] Princess Changning’s father commands the army and has rendered such great service that his power eclipses the throne. Rumor has it that she is just as arrogant and overbearing, and as ruthless as they come. Summoned back to the capital, she is instead doted on by all the capital’s most powerful figures. But the Censorate keep 5.3kReads9.1Score602Shelves
9. 9 咸 The Lazy Immortal Fairy Just Wants to Lie Flat 咸鱼仙子只想躺平 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted The Laid-Back Immortal Fairy Just Wants to Lie Flat 281Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've had these in my collection for a long time and have already read them three times!!! I highly recommend these three completed short stories; they are absolutely amazing and you won't regret reading them.

10. 10 御 The Censor's Playful Wife 御史大人的纨绔妻 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted He is a young censor, cold-faced and upright, who never gives anyone a kind word. She is a spoiled, pleasure-seeking young lady in Shengjing, always teasing cats and dogs. He is a trusted minister to two generations of emperors, while she is doted on by her parents. What happens when a man of such impeccable propriety meets a shameless woman? What happens when a woman with a serious weakness for handsome men meets a man of striking good looks? She was attracted to his looks on a whim, on a s 5.9kReads9.2Score709Shelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous, and the values ​​it conveys are truly positive!

11. 11 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
12. 12 将 The General Came to Marry Me with My Letter in Hand 将军拿着我的信来娶我了 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄17k WordsCompleted The General Came to Marry Me, Carrying My Letter 27Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 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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    None of them have any cheat codes. ① The female lead is reborn into the body and pretends to love the male lead in the early stages, but she doesn't actually love him. The male lead is love-struck and jealous. ② The female lead's cousin is reborn. The female lead is the darling of the group. The male lead appears to be a gentleman, but is actually a lecherous old man who really loves the female lead's older sister. He truly loves the female lead [almost crying]. ③ The female lead is a native, from a wealthy family. The male lead met the female lead when she was young, and he stole her from her family to get married. [Facepalm]

14. 14 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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    This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal family's use of witchcraft, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted man" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave together. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life. The male lead cooks for them, showcasing his warm-hearted nature.

15. 15 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, My Brother Regretted It Too Late 6 退亲后，阿兄他悔不当初6 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄21k WordsCompleted After the Engagement Was Broken, My Brother Regretted It Too Late 6 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 怎 What Do I Do? My New Husband Saw Through Me on Our Wedding Night 怎么办，换亲当晚就被戳穿 Year After Year, Reborn年复生生Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted The sun shone brightly on Shen Xuehe's wedding day, yet she broke out in a cold sweat. She knew she wasn't going to marry the man her family had chosen for her, her cousin's intended, Prince Lin'an, but her elder female cousin's fiancé, Lu Cun. Her cousin and she were getting married on the very same day. She didn't know what the future held, and she didn't care what kind of future awaited her. To her, it was only a question of where she would die. On their wedding night, Lu Cun reached out and 4.3kReads8.6Score331Shelves
17. 17 此 This Road Leads Straight to the Azure Clouds 此去直上青云路 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical603k WordsCompleted Li Yu, courtesy name Zixuan, originally named Shen Dakui, was from Shunqing Prefecture, Sichuan, and his ancestral home was Huangzhou Prefecture, Huguang. He ranked twenty-sixth in the second-tier examination in the second year of Xing'an. A politician, financier, firearms expert, hydraulic engineer, military strategist, educator, and more in the early years of the Dayong dynasty... Li Yu lost his father at an early age and followed his mother when she remarried Li Gang, the patrol inspector of 24.8kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves

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    The male protagonist was reborn into a new body. His father died while performing corvée labor, leaving his mother a widow. He thought life would continue like this. Who knew that the inspector would take a liking to his mother and even suggested taking him with him? Since that was the case, he decided to study hard for the imperial examinations and bring glory to his family.

18. 18 我 The General Only Said He Loved Me After I Died 我死后将军才说爱我 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The General Only Said He Loved Me After I Died 650Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 春 The Spring Breeze Favors the Stranger 春风偏爱客 Little Grass by the Lamp灯前小草Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted In the autumn of the twenty-fifth year of Chengjia, an imperial decree arranging a marriage arrived at the Song household without warning. The emperor's favor and wrath alike were divine gifts, and to protect her family, Song Qingyi could only calmly prepare for her wedding. Everyone in Yong'an City knew that the Jiang family's eldest son, Jiang Chengan, was as refined and noble as a jade tree, with talent and ambition to spare, yet burdened with such a frail constitution that he might not live 694Reads6.5Score101Shelves
20. 20 玉 Yu Wujiao 玉无娇 Cherry Red樱桃红Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + clear-headed heroine + high intelligence and emotional intelligence + not an only-one relationship + no System or portable space + a heroine who grows over time (not a wish-fulfillment story), not blinded by love. After her parents and younger sister are brutally killed, Jiang Yuxin, daughter of a convicted minister, realizes that becoming a favored consort is the only way to change things. At nineteen, the emperor is at an age when he falls easily. He falls for one woman afte 286Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These three books perfectly meet your requirements.

21. 21 宜 Yifang Ci 宜芳辞 Chang Ye Feng长野风Ancient Romance225k WordsOngoing [Serious Drama] [No Mindless, Clichéd Angst] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Carefully Crafted] [Slow Burn] She is the widowed daughter-in-law of the prestigious Pingchang Marquis household. Brought into the family with a marriage contract, she suffers neglect and scorn. Though skilled at arranging flowers and as lovely as a pearl or jade, she becomes a stepping stone for the Marquis household's second young lady to win a reputation for herself. He is nearly thirty and holds the highest minister 4.7kReads—Score466Shelves

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    No time travel or rebirth elements; a delicate ancient romance. Follow the story of a poor orphan girl who lost both parents, how she escapes the machinations of the Marquis of Pingchang's family, establishes a household for women, opens a shop, and finally marries the man every woman in the capital dreams of. [Grinning face]

22. 22 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 90.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    No cheat codes or systems, but a good plot, good writing, and a natural romance. Highly recommended!

23. 23 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves

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    A purely historical romance novel, featuring a female protagonist who is a refined young lady from a prominent family. It's the only one where a time-traveling woman can't outmaneuver the ancients.

24. 24 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 18.7kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    These are eight carefully selected books. The first one, "The Playboy Couple," has a very fun plot; "Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass" is still unfinished, but the writing is good; "The Great Tang Pearl-Opening Chronicle" is absolutely fantastic—I even thought it was written by some academic luminary using an alternate account; "The Mad Minister" is hilarious—the scene where he licks his lips and then suffocates himself is incredibly funny; "Soul Swap" is also great, the "black lotus" character is well-developed, but it's still ongoing, so you could add it to your bookshelf, etc.; "The Jealous Empress"—the male lead ultimately fails to achieve his desired harem (just kidding, haha, both characters are virgins); "Stealing the Palace" is a childhood sweetheart story, both bittersweet, the kind you can read without skipping chapters—highly recommended. ("The Great Tang Pearl-Opening Chronicle" is also a very good ensemble piece.)

25. 25 夫 The Third Year After His Wife Left 夫人走的第三年 White Dog白白的狗Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Widower romance / bitter-sweet second chances / a touch of angst / bickering couple The heir to the Duke of Liang's household has been a widower for three years. Everyone in the capital says he has mourned his wife for three years, proof of how deeply he loved her. Only he knows the truth: he got promoted, got rich, and his wife died. What a wonderful life! From then on, he could indulge in cockfighting and dog racing, with no one to hold him back. But... the nights were cold, and strange things 13.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Their feelings were very genuine.

26. 26 废 The Deposed Crown Prince Plays Weak Just So She'll Comfort Him 废太子他扮娇弱，就想让她好好哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + pure historical romance + sweet, doting ancient romance + 1v1 + fictional setting + not a strong heroine] (A ruthless, cunning deposed crown prince who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a kindhearted, beautiful, delicate concubine-born young lady) Lu Jie was named Crown Prince of Da'an the moment he was born. He grew up enjoying every luxury and privilege. The Emperor of Da'an dotes on the Empress alone. There are no other consorts in the harem and no other princes. Everyone bel 683Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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    The deposed crown prince is pitiful and delicate, needing her to coax him every night. (Not a rebirth story, purely ancient Chinese romance. Both characters are virgins + pure ancient romance + sweet ancient love + 1v1 + fictional setting + not a strong female lead.) (Ruthless, seemingly weak but actually powerful deposed crown prince vs. Kind-hearted, beautiful, and delicate concubine's daughter) Lu Jie × Meng Xinti

27. 27 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.6kReads9.4Score609Shelves

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    My carefully selected book, your choice [Flying Kiss], the first one is "Bound Spring Love", an ancient Chinese romance, [Sending Heart] no time travel, no rebirth, the male and female protagonists are childhood sweethearts, sweet, pure mutual affection, [Shy] the most beautiful form of love belongs to this.

28. 28 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 37kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! In the first one, the female lead is betrayed by the Prince of Chang'an and reborn five years later to seduce the self-disciplined and upright chief minister, helping the emperor stabilize his position. In the end, she orchestrates her own death, leaving the male lead heartbroken. In the second one, the female lead is reborn, and the male lead died saving her in his previous life. In this life, the female lead is very affectionate towards the male lead, who initially thinks she's "possessed by the Yellow Springs" and is abnormal. The two are still very sweet together, and the male lead is also quite cunning, playing a game of scheming where you know the truth but are powerless to change it. The supporting characters are also very well-developed.

29. 29 风 The Wind Envies the Peach Blossoms 风妒桃花 Green Robes in Misty Rain青衫烟雨Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted Taobao'er is a little peach spirit. One day, the villagers offer her up as a sacrifice to a mummy wrapped in bandages. The mummy must be fond of white and very particular about cleanliness, because as soon as it touches her, it takes off her outer robe. Once she's left in nothing but her white undergarments, it lays her on a pelt as white as snow. Maybe it plans to keep her as a pet and fatten her up before eating her... 1.7kReads9.3Score298Shelves
30. 30 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
31. 31 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 35.7kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
32. 32 君 When You Finally Regret It, I’ll Be Long Gone 君知悔时妾已殁 A Little Blue Fish in the Pond Woke Up一池小蓝鱼醒了Historical6k WordsCompleted By the time you regret it, I’ll be gone. 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a really good short story in ancient Chinese style. It's high quality and I highly recommend it. It's absolutely amazing!

33. 33 脑 On a Whim, I Kissed My Brother’s Close Friend 脑子一热，强吻了我哥的同窗好友 The Aimless Slacker摆烂的步履Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Instinctive Attraction + System's Help] The System picks the wrong person, and on the first day it binds itself to Xie Yige, it triggers a forced-kiss mission. In a moment of impulsiveness, she steals the first kiss of her older brother's classmate right in front of everyone. And she leaves him stunned with two kisses in a row. He is the eldest son of the Cui clan of Qinghe, a man who abides by all four thousand family rules and keeps saying, “This is utterly improper.” Ye 150.7kReads9.1Score18.6kShelves

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    Both are super good, especially the first one with so much ambiguity and back-and-forth.

34. 34 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
35. 35 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    All ancient romance novels are completed. *Three Feet of Spring* is a story of ambiguous and entangled sibling relationships; the male lead is incredibly handsome, and the female lead is very gentle. *Year After Year of Spring Joy* features a female lead and a scumbag male lead who are both reborn. In their previous life, the female lead's entire family was wiped out, and she was the male lead. In this life, the female lead chooses the male lead, and the scumbag male lead chooses the scumbag female lead. *Mysterious Nightingale's Flavor* tells the story of a female lead betrayed by her own people and sold to bandits. The bandits, who have other identities, develop feelings for her over time. *The Lush Grass* is a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The emperor bestows a marriage upon a fallen heiress. On their wedding day, the male lead abandons her to go to the battlefield, and they fall in love during their time together.

36. 36 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves
37. 37 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves

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    The author of "Who's the Good Person" only gave me a kiss in chapter 117! [Crying][crying][crying] It's so heartbreaking. A crazy prince + a shrewd queen disguised as a man, looking forward to the queen training the dog.

38. 38 奸 Corrupt Officials Run Amok, and the County Magistrate Is Furious 奸臣当道，县令好气哦 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance994k WordsCompleted Being an official these days is no easy job. Disguised as a man, she rises to the challenge. She may be only a lowly county magistrate, but she dreams of climbing the ranks, making a fortune, and conquering the imperial court. Who could have guessed that petty villains would prosper while corrupt ministers ran the court? It’s simply intolerable! She works tirelessly to kick out every demon and menace, struggling to climb the ladder, while that corrupt minister watches from the peak of power and 231Reads9.0Score—Shelves
39. 39 醋 The Jealous Empress's Bitter Tears 醋精皇后的心酸泪 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted No transmigration, no rebirth, no System. The heroine is beautiful and knows how to flirt, while the hero never goes mad or sees red! This novel is extremely devoted to its heroine. [One-on-one romance, sweet, angsty, and satisfying; a jealous queen and a beleaguered emperor] Ji Yun was spotted in the mountains by the Prince of Yan. He mistook her for a dignified, magnanimous woman and asked for her hand in marriage. Before long, the Prince of Yan became emperor and married her as his empress. F 1.2kReads8.6Score100Shelves
40. 40 我 My Husband and I Deceive Each Other and Fall in Love 我与夫君相骗相爱 N Times in This Life命N次Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet resilient daughter of the chief minister x proud, sharp-tongued noble-born general] [True love vs. cold indifference] [Both are chaste + marriage before love + heroine falls first + hero falls hard + gradually dote on each other + after she is reborn, the younger man becomes the older one] When Jiang Huanqi opened her eyes, she had been reborn in a heap of corpses. The good news: the one who saved her was the man she had longed for in her previous life but could never have, her un 172Reads6.6Score—Shelves
41. 41 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves
42. 42 偷 Steal from the Imperial Palace to Raise the Prince: Anyone in My Way Dies 偷皇宫养皇子，谁挡路谁就死 Yang Xiuxiu扬岫岫Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Thieving Maid ✖️ Prince of the Cold Palace] Two equally formidable leads, fiercely protective, raising him first, then fighting for power After dying, Shan Zhi transmigrates and is reborn in the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, Si Huaizheng is hoping she’ll die. Not the best start. … She hadn’t really planned on looking after him. But he calls her big sister… What can she do? Since she’s here, she might as well make a go of it. She can only take him along for the ride~ ❗Before she 56.5kReads9.4Score9kShelves
43. 43 他 Stones from Other Mountains (Also Known as Jade Attack) 他山之石（又名：《攻玉》） Durian Candy Ah榴莲糖吖Two Male Leads136k WordsCompleted [No System, cultivation, HE] After suffering a devastating blow, Li Jue was forced to come to this unfamiliar world. With an unfamiliar master and a sect hiding secrets, what path should Chu Heng, who had changed his name, take? The path of cultivation was never going to be peaceful. 250Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 三 Three Pairs of Lovebirds and One Half 三只鸳鸯一对半 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted The only female disciple of the Carefree Sect has come of age and is ready to marry. Her master waves a hand and declares, “You can take your pick from your sixteen senior brothers!” Mo Mo couldn’t be happier! Her eldest senior brother, Yun Zhou, is gentle and refined, the secret love she’s admired for so long. Her second senior brother, Jiang Chen, is carefree and charming, and has quietly become an inseparable part of her life. One is held back by prejudice over their different social standing 565Reads9.3Score103Shelves
45. 45 诈 After Faking His Death, He Went Mad 诈死后，他疯了 Her Mountain她山Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted The heroine was transmigrated into a book before birth + the hero is a native of the world + young love and marriage + rekindled romance + two hopeless romantics + always choosing each other To put her gravely ill father at ease, Jiang Wan married the man he had taken in. After her father passed away, the man said he would take her home. She never imagined he would take her straight to Prince Duan's residence in the capital. Only then did she learn he was Zhao Zhixing, the emperor's fifth son a 141.4kReads8.6Score13.1kShelves

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    🍒🍒🍒They were young lovers, married with great respect, until he returned from his campaign with a woman. He whispered to her, "Lin Xueyao is my deputy general's sister, and his only relative. Luckily, he risked his life to take an arrow, otherwise I would have been the one to die. On the way back, I asked her, and she didn't want to marry anyone else, she only wanted to be with me. So I'm thinking of choosing an auspicious day to take her as my concubine. What do you think?" Such is the way of the world. How could such a high-ranking official truly stay with a woman? So she faked her death and escaped. From then on, there was no more Princess Duan in the world. The author is diligent in filling in the plot holes.

46. 46 纨 After the Dandy Heir Married Me 纨绔世子娶我为妻后 Fu Yao扶妖Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted On the second day after transmigrating, Feng Wanyue is betrothed by imperial decree to a spoiled young heir. The heir is handsome and dashing, a brilliant young man. But he puts all his talents to use eating, drinking, and having fun, and chasing cats and teasing dogs. When they meet, neither of them is happy about the marriage. On their wedding night, Feng Wanyue holds out her hand. “The divorce papers. Hand them over.” Xiao Jue says dismissively, “I'm writing them.” After the wedding, Feng Wan 1.4kReads9.0Score212Shelves

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    Although the female lead is a time traveler, she doesn't have any special advantages; she grows up gradually. The male lead, a spoiled young master, also matures slowly. He retains his youthful spirit and charm throughout, making this a slow-burning, enduring story.

47. 47 农 Fierce Wife of a Farmer’s Household: A Frail Husband Who Spoils His Wife Endlessly 农门悍妇，病弱相公宠妻无度 Full Belly, Ready to Write吃饱饱好码字Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted Li Miaomiao transmigrates into the body of a woman who was abandoned by her groom, went mad and married Xiao Xian, who had come to attend the wedding feast, then demanded the next day to go back and become the groom’s concubine. She fell into a river and died. The guests all laugh at the useless cripple, who has nothing but a handsome face and lives in abject poverty, unable even to keep the jilted bride. Everyone expects her to wake up and torment Xiao Xian. Instead, she picks up a toolbox and 17.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
48. 48 明 A Match Made by Proper Betrothal 明媒善娶 Dream Three Lifetimes梦三生Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted Shi Fake is a kind young woman determined to become a matchmaker. She has been arranging marriages for others since she was fifteen and has barely ever tasted failure. That is, until one day, Lu Chi, a newly arrived scholar in town, came to her to ask for her help finding a match... Never could she have imagined that this scholar would become the greatest disgrace of her career, one she would never live down. To wash away that disgrace, Miss Shi ended up putting herself on the line. 517Reads9.0Score101Shelves
49. 49 九 The Merciless, Mad Eunuch Is Truly Beautiful 九千岁狠毒疯批，却实在美丽 Rice-Loving Dumpling爱干饭的团子Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [A print edition has been signed for publication] [Self-directed conquest x emotionally detached recipient + equally matched, devoted couple + reunited after a breakup, happy ending] Xie Yu, the most beautiful man under heaven, is frail and sickly, with weaknesses all over. Every prince and noble sees him as the ultimate plaything. The newly appointed top scholar can harass him, but will be dead by the next day. The imperial concubine can frame him, but her entire clan will be executed for it. A 12.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
50. 50 重 Reborn: The Serene Life of a Concubine's Daughter 重生之庶女悠然 Rui Zhe瑞者Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Yan Feng era, Qiu Yiming, prefect of Lingnan, died in office. After the funeral, Lady Qiu, née Su, set out for the capital with her three daughters, one born to his principal wife and two to concubines, to seek refuge with her maternal family, the Earl of Zhongyi. As their carriage passed the Peony Tower, Qiu Fu leaned against the window, resting her chin in her hand, and smiled sweetly. Zheng Xiu, Duke of Rong, caught a fleeting glimpse of her in the crowd and nearl 2.6kReads9.0Score275Shelves

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    After reading so many stories of family feuds and sibling rivalry, this is a much better read. Although they share a different mother, the sisters live in harmony. Perhaps it's because their stepmother isn't bad that they all find good husbands. There are no brutal scenes; it's a very good book and worth reading.

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