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. 451 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 49Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Pure ancient romance, both leads are virgins and strong, the more you read, the more exciting it becomes.

2. 452 和 After Our Divorce, My Ex-Husband Placed First in the Palace Exam 和离后相公高中探花郎 Tao Jiujiu桃玖玖Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted Farming + rekindled love + a slow-burn romance + cozy everyday life After three years of marriage, they parted ways. When they met again, the man from her past had become a top scholar. Everyone urged Qing Huan to give in, saying that even a single day as husband and wife was worth a hundred days of affection, and that she was sure to live well from now on. Xiao Zeyan looked down at her and tossed over a money pouch. “This fifty taels of silver is payment for the three years you worked like an o 449Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 453 上 A Romance in the Capital 上京缘 Between, Li Ke之间礼可Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Not a transmigration or rebirth story. An old-fashioned setting, a stunning, delicate newly titled noblewoman VS the Seventh Prince, a cold and abstinent man who seems like a spoiled playboy. Scheming within the marriage, intense push-and-pull, devoted one-on-one romance, sweet and indulgent.] When Jiang Jiuchu was little, bandits took her hostage to threaten her father, who was leading a campaign to suppress them. A young man appeared and rescued her, but she missed her chance to repay him. Ye 4.6kReads8.8Score530Shelves

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   🚟Newlywed Jiang Jiuchu pledges her love to her benefactor, only to be betrothed to the Seventh Prince. She elopes but encounters a rogue and hides in his carriage. On their wedding night, he tells her she's his type, and on the fourth night, her bedding disappears? A sweet and captivating story of two virgins.

4. 454 闺 A Girl’s Private Affairs 闺事 Sui Tang隋唐Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [Airheaded, sweet little beauty × cold-faced, warm-hearted man who overthinks everything] Pure historical romance, both leads are virgins Wen Wan was sold to Spring River, Flowers and Moonlight at the age of ten. Everyone said she had the beauty of Xi Shi. On the eve of her debut, Cao Du Zhi, the instructor who had always doted on her, went out of his way to find someone to take her in for her first night. She went along, all naive and clumsy sweetness, and by sheer luck, caught the man’s eye. H 4kReads9.2Score432Shelves
5. 455 芙 Lotus Affection 芙蕖眷 Jasmine Cat茉莉貓Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted Ye Hua, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, entered the palace one day and was relegated to the position of the Crown Prince's secondary consort. When Crown Prince Xiao Chengye ascended the throne, he made her his beloved favorite, but only because he wanted to use her. She was his sole favorite in the inner palace, envied by thousands. Yet Xiao Chengye fell in love with Ye Hua against his own will. One day, he unexpectedly discovered that the woman he had spent half his life search 3.9kReads—Score323Shelves

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   This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, no time travel, the female lead is adored by everyone, and the male lead is also extremely fond of her!!

6. 456 母 Becoming Empress of the Realm by Pretending to Be the Chancellor's Widowed Sister-in-Law 母仪天下，从冒充丞相寡嫂开始 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scum + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance] When you’re out in the world, you can choose your own identity. To infiltrate high society and avenge the massacre of her sister’s family, Feng Qingsui decides to pose as the distant cousin of a prestigious household. But just as she’s about to seek their help, the household she picked is raided by the Imperial Guards. She tries another family. Raided. Then another. Raided again. At her wit’s end, she knocks on the door of the “Pr 24.2kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves

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   !! Ancient Chinese romance?? Check this one out!!! 😳😳 Strong male and female leads, the female lead is resourceful and decisive, she'll settle any grudge that can be resolved that night! 💕💕

7. 457 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.5kReads9.3Score950Shelves
8. 458 万 Reborn as a Phoenix for Ten Thousand Lifetimes 万世为凰 Full Flush, Self-Draw混一色自摸Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No Fixed Couple + Satisfying Read + Court Intrigue] [No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No System] “Why is a woman called wicked just for wanting status, power, and wealth?” Xiao Qi remains silent. Song Shixu doesn't need his answer. She turns and walks away, and the two part ways. The palace, a symbol of supreme power, gleams in dazzling splendor. Song Shixu walks toward it up the jade steps, without a moment's hesitation. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've stumbled upon an ongoing historical romance novel featuring a strong female protagonist. As the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official, she's already seen through the intricate rules of survival within the household at a young age. She's insightful about the power struggles within the family, acts decisively, knows how to conceal her talents, and is ruthless when necessary. Each member of the household—father, brothers, grandmother, concubines, and half-sisters—has their own agenda, making the characters far from one-dimensional. The power struggles within the household aren't just about bickering and squabbles; they're more about strategic maneuvering and balancing acts, making for a very immersive read.

9. 459 弄 The Jester 弄臣 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance83k WordsCompleted [Yunyuan, a cold, deep and double-sided empress, vs. Du Weisheng, a gentle, scheming and double-sided scholar] [Historical romance + high-quality novel + love and hate + mutual salvation + palace intrigue + empress + beautiful but tragic + court power struggles + female supremacy] Empress Yunyuan seized power by murdering her father and took the throne by harming her brother. She appoints only her own people, brings disgrace to the imperial palace, and keeps hundreds upon hundreds of male favori 2.2kReads9.2Score221Shelves

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   I absolutely have to recommend this!!! It's a very realistic story about an empress and her ministers.

10. 460 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I stumbled upon a still-ongoing historical romance novel. The female lead is an officer tasked with a mission. The original owner of this body was murdered, forcing her to assume the identity of a noblewoman and enter the Duke's mansion. She must navigate the complexities of the household while simultaneously fulfilling her orders. The male lead is the eldest son of the Duke's mansion, seemingly a carefree playboy, but actually quite shrewd and aware of the female lead's unusual behavior early on. The intrigues of the various characters within the mansion are realistically portrayed; the power struggles aren't mindless catfights. The subtle tests and tug-of-war between people are quite engaging, making it suitable for those who enjoy slow-paced, politically charged historical romance novels.

11. 461 急 Urgent! His Majesty Has a Secret Ailment. Should I Treat Him or Not? 急！陛下有隐疾，我治还是不治？ Mu Mu Yixin木木一心Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Mutual Exclusivity] Lu Yiwan, a male doctor specializing in andrology and trained in both Chinese and Western medicine, transmigrates into the body of a woman at the very moment the original owner accidentally falls into a lake and drowns. Three years ago, she married into the Changning Marquis's Manor to bring good fortune. Now that the heir, Song Qinghuai, has recovered, he turns around and plans to marry his childhood sweetheart, the eldest legitimate daugh 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ancient saying goes, "A steady stream flows on, development is gradual, and the pace is slow."

12. 462 先 Marriage Before Love: My Bandit Husband Won't Leave Me Alone 先婚后爱：压寨夫君赖上我 Feng Bo Le冯啵乐Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted A bandit who doesn't want to be the bandit chief isn't a good bandit. A scholar who doesn't want to become an official isn't a proper scholar. At last, the heavens took pity and heard the two poor souls' wishes, deciding to give them a hand. Gongsun Lang was ambushed on his way to marry into another family. He thought, This is the perfect chance to escape. If word got out that the bandits had killed him, he wouldn't have to marry into the family or become an official. Brilliant! But something wa 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a good read, not melodramatic, with a super loyal male lead and no angst. It's a bit short, but you can watch it all in one go; it's very enjoyable.

13. 463 尚 The Beloved Young Lady of the Minister's Household 尚书家的娇娇女 Lost in the Clouds and Mist云里雾里哩Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted (Pure historical romance + lighthearted) The third young lady of the General’s Residence is known by name, but no one has ever seen her. Everyone says she is frail and sickly, liable to collapse at the slightest breeze, so the people of the capital have never laid eyes on her. The second young master of the Marquis of Zhenyuan’s residence is a charming, flirtatious, scheming playboy who keeps women at arm’s length. What sparks will fly when the cunning young master meets the delicate young lady? 242Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no cheat codes or time travel.

14. 464 偷 The Senior Sister Who Stole My Underpants Is Going to Cultivate Immortality and Change Her Fate! 偷裤衩的师姐，竟要修仙改命了！ Yan Lantian燕蓝天Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing The cultivation novel she'd been following went on hiatus right at the steamiest part. While cursing the author for being a terrible person, Qi Yunxiang somehow transmigrated! She'd barely arrived before she was ambushed, her meridians shattered and herself paralyzed! She cursed at the heavens in fury: I don't have to be the heroine or a great hero, but why did I transmigrate into a crazy cannon-fodder supporting female character obsessed with her junior brother?! She would tear up the romance-a 15.6kReads8.0Score2.4kShelves

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    This is a logically sound female-oriented story with a rich and beautiful female protagonist. It doesn't rely on overly powerful advantages, and features a dramatic and engaging plot with multiple romantic storylines, each interesting. The balance between action and romance is roughly 60/40. If you don't mind this, you can check it out; I personally think it's fantastic! The rating is currently low due to a small sample size, so it doesn't reflect the overall quality of the story. It will likely increase in the future!

15. 465 贵 The Consort Reborn: She Takes the Initiative to Seduce Her Way to the Top 贵妃重生，主动勾引求上位 Wine in Linqiong临邛有酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted True beauty and fake vulnerability. From imperial consort to empress. They are not each other’s first. After she enters the palace, she is his one and only. The male lead loves only her. Liu Zhuang is a cold, ungrateful emperor. He admits that he likes Yang Yunzhi, but when he discovers that she has “betrayed” him… Liu Zhuang thinks coldly: He isn’t that pathetic. He’ll never beg someone who doesn’t love him to come back… He’ll just make her regret it, cry bitterly, and beg him to return. Yang 5.7kReads7.6Score533Shelves

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    This is a story about a protagonist with a cheat system, where the second female lead has a save-time system and constantly suppresses the female lead, who retaliates. The male lead is incredibly devoted to the female lead, loving only her and no one else. The female lead is a bit naive. At the beginning, the male lead is a little defensive and acts strangely because the female lead doesn't want to enter the palace after her rebirth. I thought it was okay; the couple's playful banter is sweet and sour. However, I saw some negative comments. If you want pure sweetness, skip to the part about the winter hunt and saving the emperor (the male lead orchestrates and performs a scene to save the female lead so she can legitimately enter the palace—it's incredibly satisfying!), Which is super sweet. The author's political intrigue and plot are very well written. In the nearly 600,000 words so far, all the political schemes are flawless, and there are often unexpected yet logical plot twists. So far, all the characters, good or bad, have maintained their original personalities, and the characters' motivations and the development of the plot are very complete. The only downside is that the second female lead's save-time cheat system is a bit too strong in the early stages, which is a bit frustrating for the reader. It gets better after the second female lead is dealt with; she's a gentle and kind person.

16. 466 漫 The Moon Over the Spring Courtyard 漫漫春庭月 Huang Huang遑遑Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (After their engagement, her fiancé's entire family was exiled) When Lord Yan, who oversaw the Three Departments, sought a bride for his second son, families across the capital with marriageable daughters were all eager to put themselves forward. The eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping, Jiang Shu, was renowned for her virtues. The Yan family had personally asked for her hand, but she accidentally learned that her uncle planned to pull a switch and marry her cousin into the Yan family inst 123Reads8.2Score—Shelves
17. 467 王 The Princess Looks Up, and the Prince Bows His Head 王妃抬眸王爷低头 Yang Yunni扬云霓Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Zhou Yuening and Zhao Ke are childhood sweethearts (or so it seems). Whenever Zhou Yuening runs into him, she is almost always at her most wretched. Zhao Ke: She caused my mother to be confined in the Cold Palace for ten years. Why should she get to grow up safe and sound, dressed in fine clothes and eating well, smiling warmly at other young men? Why should someone come to propose to her with a bright future in hand when she comes of age? He refuses to let her have her way. The Crown Prince 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story has a positive moral compass, avoids mindless palace intrigue, features a strong female lead, no time travel, no cheat codes, no rebirth, and a political intrigue theme with minimal palace drama. The early episodes focus on the male lead and second male lead couple—one a war god prince, the other a top scholar—while the later episodes focus on the main couple. The story is sweet with a touch of angst and features many memorable scenes.

18. 468 余 With You for the Rest of My Life, I Feel at Home Wherever I Am 余生皆是你，何处不心安 You Cai You Aiyou菜you爱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Schemes and Power Struggles] [Heartbreak and Sweetness] [Changed Appearance + Reborn] [They Choose Each Other] She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, born with an unusual destiny. He is a hero from humble origins whose life has been full of hardship. Within the walls of her secluded courtyard, she carefully navigates plots and schemes. Amid the forbidding palace walls, he steadfastly upholds the justice in his heart. They meet by chance, understand each other through a meeting of sou 1Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The book is finished, let me commemorate it, exactly 444 days [laughing and crying emoji]. No cheat codes, no major time travel, it's about growth, perseverance, and a two-way journey!

19. 469 娇 A Bride of Tender Grace 娇聘 Mu Xiaoyang沐晓杨Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted A captivating heroine + household intrigue + mystery-solving + married first, love later, and doting romance The heroine is a sharp-tongued little firecracker; the hero may be a smiling tiger. As the only daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Su Jinli is famous among the capital's noble families for her beauty, as well as for being spoiled, lazy, and useless. All she wants is to lie flat, but she is looked down on by the noble young ladies, disliked by her future mother-in-law, and even has her e 4kReads9.1Score592Shelves
20. 470 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.8kReads8.8Score984Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, with positive values, a grand scope, and both the male and female leads are virgins; the female lead is clear-headed, independent, and has integrity.

21. 471 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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    She was the person he wanted most; having her meant having the whole world.

22. 472 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 534Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 473 重 After Being Reborn, My Husband Turned into a Lovesick Green Tea 重生后相公变病娇绿茶了 God of Green Peppers青椒之神Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Scheming Chancellor × Headstrong Heiress of the Capital] After marrying in two lifetimes without finding a happy ending, Mu Qing is reborn. She plans for them to go their separate ways, but why has the once calm and dignified Chancellor Gu turned into a drenched peach blossom? [Reader's Guide] 1. A seemingly sweet and innocent but secretly calculating male lead × a beautiful, free-spirited, incredibly strong female lead 2. The male lead's secret love turns into an obsession, and when his love 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely serious, except that the two of them kissing and hugging isn't quite so serious.

24. 474 险 After Nearly Dying, I Become a Healer and Investigate the Truth 险死还生后，我化身医女查真相 Listening to Songs Beneath the Moon月下听歌Ancient Romance507k WordsOngoing Scheming Prince vs. Fallen Noblewoman, household intrigue and palace strife + historical romance + sweet indulgence + political scheming. A traditional historical romance with no rebirth and no transmigration. She is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, with a refined, beautiful appearance. But when her family falls into ruin, she becomes an orphan everyone can bully. A cruel servant pushes her off a cliff, and her fiance suddenly breaks off their engagement to marry her cousin. Then she 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Domestic intrigue and palace intrigue + mutual attraction + sweet romance + redemption + virginity-free characters; traditional ancient Chinese romance with no rebirth, time travel, or cheat codes.

25. 475 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    🍒No cheat codes🍒 The first book, the cheat code? It's just a system that drags the protagonist down. It even gets the target wrong, making the female lead a heartbreaker for three years. Just when the time is almost up and the female lead is about to give up, it tells her that the target is wrong, and everything has to start all over again... The next two books, no time travel, no rebirth, and no cheat codes, everything is based on hard work... [Thumbs up]

26. 476 柳 The Willow Demon Is Graceful, and My Little Taoist Master Is Wonderful 柳妖袅袅，我家小道长他超好 Zuo Erfang左耳方Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Light Fantasy + Lighthearted + Pure 1v1 Romance] [Serious Young Taoist vs. Naive New Willow Tree Spirit] At the temple on Dongchuan Mountain, there had been only one young Taoist for a thousand years. His only companion was the little willow tree he had personally watered and raised. One night, the lecherous little willow tree secretly transformed into a human. The newly born girl was playful, lively, and adorable. The Taoist was helpless, but since he had raised her, 117Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The earnest young Taoist priest dotes on his wife. A willow tree spirit, newly grown up, accompanies her serious young Taoist priest on a journey down the mountain, only to discover, wow! The bizarre nature of humans opens her eyes to a whole new world!

27. 477 王 Princess Consort, Give It Up! The Ninth Prince Just Wants to Lie Flat 王妃收手吧！九王爷他只想躺平 Yin Yu引煜Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted Ignore the title and read the story (86: There’s a mountain scene) [Double purity + marriage first, love later + sweet romance and healing + transmigration wish fulfillment with no System + palace and household intrigue + childbirth later on + a little political scheming + several side couples] Female lead Jiang Nanxing: clear-headed and independent, never lets a grudge go unanswered; clever, beautiful, and a talented actress who can cry on cue Male lead Xiao Zhang: loafs around by day and kil 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A time-travel romance set in ancient China 🍉 No system, no tasks, just pure experience. The values are positive, the male and female leads are both pure in body and mind, their love develops naturally after an arranged marriage, there are no troubling third parties or villains, and all the villains have been eliminated. Jump in with confidence, it's super sweet, incredibly heartwarming, and very healing! 😘

28. 478 第 The Chief Investigator 第一提刑官 Clouds at the Horizon天边云Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted “The rain kept falling, and spring slipped away unnoticed. Only when the skies cleared did we realize how deep into summer we were.” From coroner to judicial commissioner, Chu Zhaoyun has become an extraordinary woman in the Great Sheng capital of Bianjing! One day, Chu Zhaoyun had just shut her willowwood case and hadn’t even washed her hands when she spotted a man standing in the doorway. She immediately grew wary. “Lord Duan, does this case fall under the Imperial City Division? Is it a major 17.4kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    I was worried some family members might have missed it! It's incredibly good! One is a transmigration story, the other a rebirth story; neither has any cheat codes, and the characters are all incredibly intelligent, hahaha, especially Li Li, who is amazing! The third book, "The Forensic Examiner," features a completely native protagonist. I hesitated for a long time before adding it anyway. It's a suspenseful romance that I love 🥰, but it hasn't updated for several days now, I'm so worried 🥲

29. 479 拒 I Refused the Imperial Palace, Yet Fell Right into the Regent's Trap 拒入深宫，却偏偏落入摄政王局中 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式11k WordsCompleted She refuses to enter the imperial palace, only to fall straight into the Regent's trap. 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short story, ancient Chinese romance, no cheat codes.

30. 480 箭 An Arrow Falls, and I Meet You 箭落逢君 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted An Arrow Falls, and We Meet 89Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 481 宁 Peace and Worry-Free Days in Ning'an 宁安无忧 Sleepy Hot Americano好困的热美式Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Peace and Security 864Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 482 被 My Best Friend Stole My Wedding, So I Married Her Dream Man 被闺蜜抢亲？我转身嫁她的白月光 Spring Warmth in the Cold春温寒时Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it was just released. A strong, capable female lead in a sweet and satisfying story, with face-slapping, trash-taking-down, sweet romance, and a comeback] Clear-headed, composed heroine × a hero who goes crazy for love Sang Nanyi, famed throughout the Great Liang Dynasty as the “Greatest Imperial Tutor,” has her soul return to her body, transmigrating into the body of her namesake in the parallel-world Great Zhou Dynasty. The moment she opens her eyes, her best friend 167Reads7.1Score100Shelves

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    This is a novel with extremely positive values ​​and a satisfying story of the female protagonist's growth and advancement.

33. 483 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    It's great! Even the most discerning bookworm read it all the way through. I hope you enjoy it!

34. 484 回 After Returning to the Capital, Young Master Pei's Wife-Chasing Inferno Begins 回京后，裴世子他追妻火葬场了 Ling Dou凌豆Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, happy ending, the male lead falls first] When Lin Wan married Pei Yue, there wasn't much affection between them. One was levelheaded and restrained, the other tested the waters at every turn. She thought that as long as she kept to proper boundaries, she could live out her life in peace. He thought marriage was nothing more than that. In Pei Yue's eyes, the wife he had unexpectedly married was beautiful, gentle, and virtuous. She took care of everyone in the house 574Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no cheat codes, no rebirth, no time travel.

35. 485 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    These are all incredibly good, with no special advantages or plot devices. The female leads are all clear-headed and intelligent. I hope you'll like them.

36. 486 侯 The Marquis’s Daughter Can Fly 侯府千金她会飞 Joy Born of Nothing, NPC无妄生欢NPCAncient Romance291k WordsCompleted Though Lin Xi was born into a marquis’s household, she grew up among the martial world. On her maternal grandmother’s sixtieth birthday, she bid farewell to her master and traveled alone to the capital to pay her respects. Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon the scene of a prince being murdered. Terrified, she put her one real talent, an escape technique, to extraordinary use and fled all the way back to the capital with a secret in tow. Once home, she dutifully took up her role as the young lady of 1.4kReads8.8Score153Shelves

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    The first book features a cunning and powerful minister versus a noblewoman from a wealthy family. The female lead has a disguise and possesses martial arts skills. On her way back to the capital for a birthday celebration, she encounters a prince and is murdered. The second book features a woman disguised as a man, a deposed emperor versus a prince of the new dynasty. The female lead suffers from amnesia but has strong morals and abilities. The male lead is controlling and somewhat insane.

37. 487 一 A Note of Cold Jade Stirs Clear Words 一声寒玉振清辞 Dream of Books, Ink, and Rhyme书香墨韵梦Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + satisfying revenge + sweet romance + equally matched leads + political intrigue + everyday life) What? I’ve transmigrated into the body of an unloved concubine-born daughter who was sent to the countryside as a child, and now I have to marry the ugly Third Prince in my sister’s place? What a lucky coincidence! He’s the very man I once saved. Their fates are now intertwined. Lu Yihan: “I’ll hold your hand and grow old with you. In this life, you’re the only one for m 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance novel, without any cheat codes.

38. 488 澜 Lanshan Rivers and Mountains 澜安山河 Mai Guang Pu Ji麦光铺几Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing [Shen Qingci × Gu Jingheng] “Gu Jingheng, I’m tired.” Someone once asked Shen Qingci what she regretted most in this life. She thought for a long time, then smiled and said, “What I regret most is hiding myself too well during those six years in Jiangnan.” The person asked, “What were you hiding?” She lowered her head and smiled, but said nothing. When Gu Jingheng was asked the same question, he was silent for a long time. “What I regret most,” he said, “is pretending I was just passing by when —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me. It's a proper ancient romance novel, without any cheat codes or time travel elements. It has sound values. The female lead is born a concubine's daughter, but she is neither humble nor arrogant and possesses great wisdom. The male lead is a great general who cares deeply about the country and its people. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with both parties pursuing their goals. It has both romantic love and a strong sense of national responsibility.

39. 489 九 The Eunuch of a Thousand Years Is Bewitchingly Beautiful 九千岁他百媚千娇 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (A deranged villain who is a real eunuch × a cat-demon empress, both inexperienced, happy ending) (A redemption story focused mainly on the romance. The male lead is a villain through and through, with no redemption. The female lead is carefree and oblivious. No pointless side characters. The storybook world isn't the real mortal realm. Some scenes are quite bloody, so read with care.) He had once been a demon living in hell, a maggot in filthy mud, a loathsome walking corpse, a killing machine 10.6kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Every single one of them is exceptionally good; these are books that are over ten years old and highly recommended.

40. 490 粗 A Lowly Palace Maid's Rise to Power 粗使宫女升职记 Coconut Seal Candy椰子海豹糖Ancient Romance982k WordsOngoing [A new writer and a new novel. The rating has just appeared, so it’s quite low. My family is struggling, and writing isn’t easy. I hope you’ll be patient with me. I’m deeply grateful to you all.] [This story features a large ensemble] [No rivalry between women, no love-brained heroines, and no adoration of men] [Women supporting women] [An unconventional palace drama] [A heroine who grows] Please note! The emperor in this story is extremely [human] (bolded for emphasis!), and lacks basic moral 542Reads8.8Score112Shelves

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    No cheat codes, slice-of-life palace intrigue, don't be fooled by the title. The low rating is due to few reviews. It's a good story that doesn't glorify feudal society, doesn't feature female rivalry or romantic love, and doesn't celebrate female feudalism! The female lead is not a romantic, the emperor is a humanoid creature 🤦, and the palace maid rises to power. She's intelligent, a character who grows through experience, and there's female mutual support. It's logical, not mindless, and not love-obsessed. It leans towards slice-of-life palace intrigue with an ensemble cast, and the writing is quite good. I wrote this myself; it hasn't been published yet and has no traffic, so I can only promote it myself. Life is tough, and writing is difficult, so please support and understand! The title of my humble work is rather common, but it's definitely not a melodramatic story. I'll be updating twice a day; please take a look, thank you!

41. 491 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves
42. 492 被 Forced into Marriage by a Scheme, the Seventh Prince Spoils Her Rotten 被算计强娶，七王爷他超宠的 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Historical revenge] [Flirtatious, bewitching prince + ruthless, clever beauty + no rebirth + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple secret identities] Song Yunshu was the eldest daughter of the valiant General’s household. Clever from childhood, she had a photographic memory. But when she was seven, a power struggle at court saw her entire family accused of treason and executed. During her escape, she was unexpectedly rescued by a merchant family from Jiangnan who had come north seeking medic 4.9kReads8.8Score508Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, with both sweet and angsty moments, mostly featuring the male lead suffering.

43. 493 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.8kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves
44. 494 深 Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi 深宫策·青栀传 Qing Zhi Wei Bai青栀未白Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted Her eyes can see through sinister tricks and schemes, but she cannot fully see the changes in people's hearts. His hands hold the fate of all under heaven, yet all he wants is to hold on to the few who truly care for him. How far is it from being the daughter of a powerful official distrusted by the emperor to becoming a virtuous empress remembered throughout history? Once she enters the imperial palace, her past ties are severed. Half a lifetime of ups and downs conceals the green of the garden 1.9kReads9.2Score300Shelves

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    ① *The Golden Branch* is another masterpiece by author Kong Liu. The female lead, Shi Buyu, is neither a time traveler nor a reincarnated individual; she's simply a traditional noblewoman with exceptional intelligence. She unites a group of like-minded individuals to stir up trouble and overthrow tyranny. It's truly amazing! A must-read for fans of classical Chinese literature! ② *Bound Spring* is also excellent. It's one of the few classical Chinese novels I've read since *Xi Hua Zhi* that I found so delicately written and plot-driven. Highly recommended! ③ *Deep Palace Strategy* is a microcosm of the lives of some noblewomen in ancient times. Under the emperor's powerful influence, their daughters, whom they had carefully nurtured, are sent to the deep palace. Follow Fu Qingzhi as she transforms from the daughter of a powerful minister feared by the emperor into a wise empress! Also included is *Xi Hua Zhi*, another time-travel novel by author Kong Liu. Come [follow] and get hooked on classical Chinese romance!

45. 495 重 Reborn and Remarried: The Scumbag Cries His Eyes Out 重生改嫁：渣男痛哭流涕了 Peach Blossom Lamb桃花小羊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The husband’s groveling redemption + reborn + punishing scumbags + face-slapping + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first and only love + ensemble cast + everyone’s favorite] Everyone envied Cui Yaoning’s life at first. She was the legitimate daughter of the Qinghe Cui clan, spoiled and willful from childhood. Then she married Pei Yu, the top scholar from another prestigious family, and he doted on her to no end. Pei Yu had grown up with her, and they were deepl 33.7kReads8.3Score4.6kShelves

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    Every single one is an absolute gem.

46. 496 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves
47. 497 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 12.2kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
48. 498 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

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    It's seriously, seriously, seriously, seriously, seriously amazing! He's the ultimate male lead in my eyes!

49. 499 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 42.1kReads9.6Score6kShelves
50. 500 重 Reborn, I Only Want a Child, but My Aloof Husband Breaks Down 重生只想要孩子，清冷夫君破防了 The Real Pig A Zhu 33阿猪本猪33Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted The rating is low because it just opened, but it will rise later. [Not a strong heroine, not a feel-good story. The heroine grows over time; the husband chases his wife after marriage; the heroine is reborn; both leads are sexually inexperienced; happy ending] Content warning: The early chapters are angsty. Don't read if you can't handle that. Jiang Rongshu married Song Wenjing at seventeen. She managed the household affairs and took care of him, making herself a gentle, virtuous wife. Then Jia 10.3kReads8.3Score1.2kShelves

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