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. 751 太 The Empress Dowager Is a Homeroom Teacher Who Keeps You After Class 太后班主任她只留堂不放学 Luo Liuxin落流心Ancient Romance25k WordsCompleted The Empress Dowager Homeroom Teacher Only Keeps You After Class, Never Lets You Go Home —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Good looking, relaxing, healing

2. 752 承 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All 907Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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   This book is great, don't worry about the rating, the content is really amazing

3. 753 鸢 When the Kite Takes Flight 鸢飞时 Perched on the Parasol Tree, As If at First栖梧若初Ancient Romance50k WordsOngoing [Power couple alert ⚠️ The seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless general’s daughter Shen Yunjin ✖️ the scheming Second Prince Xiao Heng] [Historical romance] [Cool-faced cutie ✖️ shameless flirt] [Wooden-headed girl ✖️ peacock-like man] 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Babies, this is my novel. If you are interested, please support it.

4. 754 重 Reborn: My Sister Can Marry in Peace, I'll Handle the Wicked Mother-in-Law 重生之阿姐安心嫁，恶婆婆交给我 Mu Youzhi Loves Meat木有枝吃肉肉Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted It just got its rating, and it's a little low. It'll go up, so don't miss it if you're passing by. This book is worth a read. [Rebirth + wicked mother-in-law + face-slapping + deep sisterly bonds + farming + devoted husband] Lin Qingxia is reborn. In her previous life, her elder sister was tormented to death by a cruel mother-in-law. Lin Qingxia was forced by her parents to marry, so she fled to the prefectural city and learned embroidery. Somehow, she ran into bandits, was stabbed through the 1.1kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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   There is no time travel in rebirth. As the old saying goes, the heroine is an ordinary person. She does not have princes and generals, does not go to the capital, and lives close to home.

5. 755 好 As Though I Have Powerful Backing 好似有靠山 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + healing + age gap + coming-of-age + a touch of possessive romance] After both her parents died, Gu Xixi had no choice but to rely on her only remaining relative, her maternal uncle. Though he was ruthless and calculating, he did take reasonably good care of her. But could someone explain why this uncle of hers was getting stranger and stranger? Who was it that tore away the facade of family affection, wanting more? Who fell without realizing it? And who walked into the gate 629Reads—Score107Shelves

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   As the old saying goes, you develop a sweet pet. The male protagonist is full of scheming, slightly forceful and plundering. It is relatively slow in the beginning, but becomes more and more beautiful in the later stages. It is long-lasting, slightly manipulative, good-looking, and has grown! The story of two little bitter gourds living together

6. 756 重 Returning to a Glorious Realm 重赴山河盛 Rock Sugar and Goldthread冰糖黄连Ancient Romance123k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance | Alternate World | Reborn | Political Intrigue | Romance | Two Strong Leads | Not a Power Fantasy] At the execution platform, her head severed from her body, Lu Duanning returns to the age of thirteen! In her previous life, 300,000 soldiers were ambushed on campaign. She and the survivors were branded traitors and died with grievances unavenged. In this life, she becomes a demon of vengeance! She studies under a renowned master, trains in extraordinary skills, and masters th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This, this, the heroine joined the army and died tragically. After being reborn, she became stronger through hard work. She joined the army again to save the 300,000 troops who died tragically with her. Unexpectedly...

7. 757 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.8kReads9.1Score205Shelves

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   It is another double-powerful novel. The male and female protagonists get married first and then fall in love. There is a thread from beginning to end of the book, a thread of tracing the truth. The secret of the Queen Mother hinted at from the beginning is very attractive. Keep reading and peel off the cocoons step by step to find the truth.

8. 758 明 At Peace in the Heart 明心所安 Huaiyi Little Immortal怀义小神仙Fantastical Romance156k WordsOngoing Su Ji'an's spiritual meridians are depleted, and her lifespan is capped at eighteen. Quietly waiting to die is her only ambition. A kidnapping shatters the peace. In the next room is a white-robed scholar who claims to be the son of a wealthy merchant, putting on a panicked act. Su Ji'an sees right through him: he's pretending too. The two of them team up to stage a hostage ransom, fool the kidnappers, and narrowly escape. She thinks their paths will never cross again, but fate pushes her into J —Reads—Score334Shelves

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   I would like to recommend the article I wrote, which is about two strong people growing up together without time travel or golden fingers. Welcome to read and provide comments.

9. 759 春 A Lovely Spring Day 春日好时光 April Thirty-Three四月三三Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Completed, no rebirth or transmigration.][A peaceful rural life, a rugged man meets a beauty, and ordinary people make a life together.] Song Shu trembled and cried, “Please spare me, grim reaper!” But the terrifying man took off his demon mask and gently said, “Don't be afraid, miss. I'm a good person.” She just wanted to get rid of this dangerous man as soon as possible and never see him again. But he said in a gruff voice, “I can never repay you for saving my life. The only thing I can do i 9.7kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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   These three books have no time travel, no rebirth, no cheats, and are pure ancient texts. The first one is still being serialized. I don't know why the score is only 6.8. According to my standards, I can currently give it a score of 8.8 Or above, but I can't find a place to rate it.

10. 760 醉 Drunk in Chang'an 醉长安 Yun Teng云腾Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing Chang’an’s wildest beauty! A forbidden romance history dares not tell! She was Princess Gaoyang, the Tang dynasty’s wildest red rose. She had no interest in young generals, preferring instead a reclusive monk. She was either plotting a rebellion or on her way to start one. Princess Gaoyang, from Drunk in Chang’an, is a footnote to the political marriages beneath the finery of the prosperous Tang dynasty, a fissure where desire and schemes intertwine, and a breathtaking ember left on the alta 10Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Li Shimin's beloved Princess Gaoyang is crazy about forbidden love! The lover was cut in half, the pampered princess turned evil and took revenge, and was involved in the whirlpool of the heir apparent. I couldn't stop watching!

11. 761 侯 The Marquis Wants to Run? My Heart's Racing! The Noble Lady Physician and Her Handsome Husband 侯爷想跑？心动！贵女神医俏夫君 Mountain Moon, Leisurely on the Way山月道闲Ancient Romance90k WordsOngoing Main characters: Yu Baoyan and Gu Shinian [Historical fantasy + political intrigue and revenge + devoted couple with a happy ending + intense push and pull + no transmigration or rebirth] Yu Baoyan is the daughter of a county magistrate in a small town. In her spare time, she raises poisonous insects and digs up poisonous herbs, dreaming of traveling across mountains and seas. One day, the powerful Prime Minister's residence unexpectedly sends a proposal of marriage. Everyone says she's hit the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a pure ancient story, both the male and female protagonists have top-notch IQs and upright views, the emotional lines are sweet and tumultuous, and the supporting characters are also well-cast.

12. 762 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 21.5kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    These are purely ancient poems, but also contain elements of family and country politics.

13. 763 淑 A Gentlewoman's Suitor 淑女好逑 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted Du Ninger was a refined young lady, but after her family fell on hard times, her vicious relatives married her off to a sick man to bring him good fortune. On the way, bandits took her captive. Just as she thought disaster was inevitable, she spotted her childhood sweetheart, Shao Zhen, among them. Shao Zhen didn't want to get mixed up in a big mess and tried to leave, but seeing how helpless and pitiful she looked, he couldn't bring himself to abandon her. So he decided to see things through an 11Reads9.2Score—Shelves
14. 764 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 37.7kReads9.6Score5.6kShelves
15. 765 劫 The Stolen Bride: The Obsessive Emperor’s Darling 劫娶：偏执帝王的掌中娇 Zhi Xiaoyuan知小元Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads pure; The Emperor Steals His Minister's Wife; childhood sweethearts; second chance romance; palace intrigue early on; romance-focused] Lu Wan and Xie Zhan grew up together. Just as Lu Wan happily prepared for her wedding, Xie Zhan became the Crown Prince overnight. The very next day, he came to break off their engagement and marry someone else. After Xie Zhan ascended the throne, the noblewomen all lamented that Lu Wan had been unlucky and missed her chance to bec 1.8kReads8.4Score114Shelves

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    ①Abuse, pure ancient words, love of the emperor💔 ②The heroine was forced to enter the palace in a low position, and the emperor personally broke the convention that the daughter of the heroine's family was not allowed to be a concubine and the husband was not allowed to take concubines [Send Heart] ③The next three books are written by the same author, and the quality is similar

16. 766 伯 The Earl’s Household Turns Its Fortune Around 伯府翻身记事 Cai Yun采云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Lin Yunzhu lands in a novel written for male readers as the second-born illegitimate daughter of the villainous Yongning Earl’s household. Her legitimate elder sister is a snobbish woman who broke off her engagement when the male lead was down on his luck. The original character is a scheming woman who seduces the female lead’s fiancé. Her younger half-sister is a little white lotus. Her eldest brother is bad at business, and the family is so poor they’re about to run out of food. Her second bro 34.6kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves

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    Xiaolou listened to Chunyu's strong recommendation all night [like][like][like]

17. 767 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 70.4kReads9.7Score9.2kShelves
18. 768 锁 The Cage of Captive Beauty 锁娇笼 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The print edition is out and available across all platforms] In the capital lives a charitable family named Yun. Their youngest daughter is called Yun Xian. The young woman is lovely, with a sweet smile. Matchmakers in the capital were green with envy, but everyone knew she had been betrothed to a young man from the Li family since childhood. Li Jingtang was as refined as bamboo and gifted in serving the people, but he was the only son of a widowed mother, and his family was poor. Fortunately, 3kReads9.2Score698Shelves
19. 769 真 The True and False Heiresses: Peace Year After Year 真假嫡女：岁岁平安 Silly Chen Chen憨人陈陈Ancient Romance612k WordsOngoing [Signed, currently updating] [Switched at birth and fate exchanged + fake death and awakening + two generations of grudges + political intrigue and revenge + pseudo-siblings + devoted couple, happy ending] A cool-headed, resilient outcast daughter of the Prime Minister's household × a fallen prince biding his time Nine years of longing carved into their bones; at last, they find their way to each other In outsiders' eyes, Lu An'an is a crude country girl who was raised in the countryside. Being —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The best choice for ancient Chinese books! The real daughter lived in the countryside for nine years, returned to the capital and faced the fake sister who had occupied the magpie's nest. She got to know and stay with the dormant prince, and both revenge and love were fulfilled.

20. 770 与 Plotting with You 与君谋 Yiran亦然Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted In her past life, she loved him with all her heart and never looked at another man. She never imagined he would have her entire Rong family executed, poison their own son, and slaughter everyone else. Reborn, she uses cunning to make him divorce her, then turns ruthless and cold, destroying his empire step by step. She never expected the scumbag to regret everything and try to marry her again. No chance! But this time, before she even has to act, someone at her side has already stepped in to dea 13kReads9.3Score996Shelves

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    The heroine is smart and decisive, and her career line is very well written.

21. 771 公 Princess! The Consort Is Throwing Another Tantrum! He's So Hard to Placate 公主！驸马爷又闹情绪啦！真难哄 Miss Mu Yi Yang木易杨姑娘Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Light Court Intrigue + All Male Characters Are Chaste + Eldest Princess + First Love + Jealous + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Both Leads Are Chaste] [Younger Man] [Completed] ❤️ Every male character is chaste! The male lead and all the male supporting characters are chaste!!! ⭐ Pure historical romance! No rebirth! No transmigration! No golden finger! [Sharp-Tongued, Love-Brained Top Graduate (Prince Consort) vs. Young General Who Quietly Protects His First Love] Dear princesses 444Reads—Score105Shelves

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    Tired of rebirth and time travel? This book is purely ancient and has no cheats! The eldest princess and Tan Hua Lang get married first and then fall in love. The prince-in-law is young and loves to test the beauty, and is given the opportunity to marry the eldest princess. The male lead and the male partner Quan Jie, jealousy is common in the new year, Tomato original!

22. 772 休 Divorce My Husband 休夫 Xun Sang浔桑Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Shen Yanqing, a rising star in the capital, has enjoyed a smooth ascent to the position of Grand Secretary, with no equal in prestige. Unfortunately, his wife's status is a little too lowly to befit him. She's merely a small-time merchant. After hearing the gossip her maid picked up in an alley, Jiang Miao perks right up. “Who started that rumor? Has the emperor finally had enough and decided to grant him a divorce?” Jiang Miao immediately rushes to pack her bags. As a transmigrator, she has no 32.5kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves
23. 773 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, She Is Spoiled by an Obsessive Prince 退婚后，她被偏执王爷宠上天 A Cup of Tea, White一杯茶白Ancient Romance247k WordsOngoing [Traditional historical romance + The male lead has been plotting for years + The female lead falls at first sight + Mutual devotion + One-sided salvation + Ensemble cast + A succession struggle + The male lead eventually ascends the throne] [Frank and straightforward duke’s legitimate daughter x restrained, obsessive prince] Shen Chushi, the second daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, has been bright, free-spirited, and unrestrained since childhood. Before she was even born, she was bet 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a pure ancient saying. The heroine has a very lovable personality. She is the darling of the family. She is jealous of the sky and the earth. [Laughing] She can catch every time the male protagonist is paranoid about her. The relationship goes in both directions. [The male protagonist failed in the forced marriage because the female protagonist fell in love with him at first sight]

24. 774 依 Drunk on Your Clothes 依衿醉 Qiqi, Who Loves Humpback Whales喜欢驼背鲸的七七Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted Lu Huai had imagined his future wife many times: gentle and charming, educated and reasonable, beautiful as a flower, and mild-tempered. But the woman before him was beautiful, at least. As for the rest... She was nowhere near educated and reasonable. She was fussy, quirky, and petty, and she even had a highly skilled maidservant at her side. After her parents died in battle, Zijin was determined to find a live-in son-in-law to carry on the Zhao family line. What? The emperor had arranged for 6.2kReads9.1Score804Shelves

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    Good looking, good looking, good looking, good looking, good looking, good looking, good looking

25. 775 嫡 Secret Schemes 嫡谋 Yun Shiye云弑夜Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was the Yun family’s eldest legitimate daughter, yet held in low regard by her family. Even the servants bullied her, and her mother couldn’t save her. When she woke once more, she was cold and cunning, her smile captivating all, her fury chilling the seas. Behind a kindly facade, she was the world’s greatest assassin, commanding the winds and clouds and ruling with power that reached the heavens! Now that the useless legitimate daughter has been reborn, everyone who hurt or tormented her wi 16.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
26. 776 桐 Fine Rain Over the Paulownia Blossoms 桐花细雨 Lone Boat Angler孤舟垂钓者Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted A construction-site worker with a science background transmigrates into the body of the only daughter of a concubine-born son of a duke. Life isn't easy. At last, she escapes the constraints of a grand household through marriage. The marriage isn't quite what she hoped for, but she doesn't care. All she wants is a life of freedom. The wife he coldly neglects because of a misunderstanding turns out to be the young shop assistant he sees every day. He decides to play a trick on her in return, neve 4kReads8.9Score435Shelves
27. 777 既 Let the Past Drift Away 既往随风散 Lanxin Line兰新线Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted The married life of a gentle, upright official and a gracious young lady who understands others. Follow their quiet, sweet journey of mutual healing as these soulmates support each other through life. The calculating, devoted young heir of a marquis’s household × the dignified, clever daughter of a prominent family 456Reads8.2Score—Shelves
28. 778 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 4.3kReads8.9Score467Shelves
29. 779 金 The Golden Cage Sings 金笼啼 Ah Qi Eh阿七欸Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted A modern, powerful businesswoman transmigrates into the body of a minor official’s daughter and is forced into a twisted prince’s imprisonment and coercive love. Yet amid the bloody turmoil of revenge and the fight for the throne, they become each other’s only salvation. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In both lives, she was betrayed by her loved ones. In the modern one, she died from the jealousy and calculations of her partners. In the ancient time, her stepmother faked her sudden illness and gave her away. The heroine has the calm mind of a mature businessman. The first thing she does when she wakes up is not to break down and cry. Instead, she relies on her pharmacological knowledge to dismantle the poison and collect complete evidence of her stepmother's collusion with the prince's palace.

30. 780 认 After Finding Her Family, the Little Princess Is Spoiled by Her Four Imperial Brothers! 认亲后，妹宝被四个皇兄宠上天！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + universally adored + faux siblings/faux cousins + romantic rivals in a battle royale + all male leads are virgins] When A Yue was eight, she nearly starved to death on the street. Luckily, the Fourth Prince was hosting a meal for the poor, and A Yue got to eat the most lavish meal of her life. She thought it would be the last time she ever saw the Fourth Prince. But two days later, she was sent to the imperial palace to serve the Fourth Prince, Xiao Yuan'an. And things got 955Reads—Score102Shelves

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    In the ancient Chinese novel, there is no time travel or golden finger. The heroine is a beautiful little princess who is loved by thousands of people.

31. 781 贵 The Blind Noblewoman: The Minister of Revenue Strikes It Lucky 贵女失明：尚书大人捡了漏 Passion Fruit Fragrance百香果香Ancient Romance283k WordsCompleted #Blind Noblewoman #Transmigrated Minister of Works #Redemption #Coming of Age #Rebellion Against Confucian Morality #Happy Ending #Alternate World [A story about a noblewoman bound by feudal customs and a modern soul] From the day she was born, Xu Tang was raised to become an empress. Not a single word or action could be less than perfect. But just before she was to become the Crown Princess, Xu Tang unexpectedly lost her sight in both eyes, and her life changed completely. … Shen Qiuyao was 7.3kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is very good. Few people have read it, so you don't need to consider the ratings. It's really sweet.

32. 782 绝 The Heirless Young Marquis Finally Has an Heir 绝嗣小侯爷有后了 Nian Mi惗靡Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Please don't be misled by the title: the protagonist is not the young marquis! A little political intrigue + humor and comedy + clever characters] Shen Shuyu of the Grand Tutor's residence is notorious in the capital as a wicked woman. She can put on an act and play a part, is masterful in her schemes, fights for what she wants, and never lets herself suffer. She spends her days at the Xueyue Brothel, using her infamous reputation as a cover while investigating the truth behind her mother's mur 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is good, pure ancient saying,

33. 783 洪 Empress of Hongwu: From Orphan Girl to Empress of the Ming Dynasty 洪武皇后之从孤女到大明皇后 Those Days Can Only Be Remembered那年往事只能回忆Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted The Empress of Hongwu | No System, No transmigration, Based on Official History When she died, he held her hand as it changed from warm to lukewarm, then cold. The historian wrote: The emperor wept bitterly and never appointed another empress. Thirty years earlier, he was a poor young man with missing teeth on the streets of Haozhou. When he lifted her bridal veil, he fumbled and spilled wine all over her. “One day, I’ll make you a pair of soft-soled shoes. I could tell you were in pain when y 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    True historical wife-loving novel, excellent product

34. 784 满 A Farce Written in Full 满纸荒唐戏 Su Mowan苏墨菀Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted A Play of Absurdities —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No time travel and rebirth, book friends who want to read pure ancient novels (The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenxian x the sickly seventh prince, it was originally a play, but it was fake. The eldest lady who looks cute is actually a cold-blooded female killer?)

35. 785 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 19.6kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    Although it is said to be a journey through the book, there is no system or anything like that. The heroine walked through it step by step. Her three views are particularly positive [Blow kiss][Blow kiss]

36. 786 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 28.1kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
37. 787 甘 Glad to Share a Branch with You 甘与子同枝 Copper Gong Sha铜锣刹Ancient Romance276k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + power-play romance + love rivals + melodramatic angst + intense romance + old-school flavor] *The male lead is blind at first *The female lead has another first love Headstrong wildflower × affection-starved, untouchable nobleman Cover title: I Really Didn't Mean to Get the Blind Crown Prince's Attention Updated daily, at 10 a.m. or noon. Feng Langrong is the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her life has gone smoothly since childhood, except that the 15Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 788 昭 Zhaoning Ruyi 昭宁如意 Lucky Kitty利是喵Mystery540k WordsCompleted [Light Household Intrigue x Ensemble Cast x Mysticism x Suspense x Case Solving] “Cold-faced King of Hell, Minister of the Court of Judicial Review vs. seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless young lady of the mystic sect” Abandoned at a Taoist temple for fifteen years without a word, she is suddenly summoned home by her stepmother. The plan is to make her take her stepsister’s place in a ghost marriage. Others go home to reunite with family. She goes home to risk her life. Shen Zhao smiles as sh 413Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 789 穿 I Was Reborn as a Concubine's Daughter and Just Want to Slack Off 穿成庶女只想摆烂 Qianqian Jie芊芊结Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing [A Devoted Marquis Makes a Forceful Entrance] [Transmigrated woman vs. reborn woman + heroine who only wants to run away and treats everyone kindly vs. gentle, restrained hero bent on revenge + feelings quietly take root + no inner-court scheming + sisters working together] After transmigrating as a concubine-born daughter, Yun Jinshu has no desire to strive. She just wants to laze around. But every day, she finds herself asking: Why does Second Sister look at me like that? Why am I being hunted 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist has a gentle personality, while the female protagonist pretends to be a pig and eats the tiger. The two plot against each other, and there is also a reborn second sister. You plot against me and I plot against you. In the end, no one understands. It is not a brainless and cool story, but the protagonists struggle bit by bit for what they want. There is no very vicious female supporting character in the story.

40. 790 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 9.3kReads9.1Score888Shelves
41. 791 爵 My Noble Title Was Stripped? The Reborn Duke's Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage! 爵位被夺？重生公府嫡女杀疯了！ Old Man Peach Blossom桃花老人Ancient Romance495k WordsCompleted [Not good people] [Ambitious schemers] [Male lead as an accessory] Dou Xueci is the only surviving child of the Grand Duke Who Protects the State of Great Jing. After her father dies, the emperor decrees that the legitimate daughter of the Dou family, Xueci, must never marry out of the family! By birth, she is the mistress of the Grand Duke's estate. In her previous life, Dou Xueci escorted her father's coffin back to their hometown. When she returned to the capital after three years of mourning 4.9kReads8.1Score527Shelves
42. 792 侯 After the Marquis’s Old Ancestress Started Slacking Off, Her Descendants Panicked 侯府老祖宗摆烂后，儿孙全慌了 End of the Winter Month冬月末Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted The Dowager Lady of the Xuanping Marquis Estate, Min Qiao, was reborn! In her previous life, her son doted on his concubine and neglected his wife, her grandson wanted to marry a courtesan, her granddaughter wanted to break off her engagement, and her daughter-in-law planned to elope. She stopped them, kept them in line, and exhausted herself cleaning up one mess after another. For the Marquis Estate's reputation and her descendants' futures, she bore the blame, devoted all her energy to them, a 5.7kReads7.9Score751Shelves
43. 793 锦 Brocade Boudoir Stratagem 锦闺谋 Xiao Jiunian肖九念Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted The rating is low because the novel just started, so don't worry. It'll go up. [Careful plotting + age gap + powerful man gradually falling for her] Shen Qingluo grew up with parents who favored her siblings, a brother who didn't care for her, and a younger sister who schemed against her. She managed the marquis's household, earned a fortune for the once-declining family, and secured promising futures for her two older brothers. She won her mother an honorary title. She found her younger sister 31.6kReads8.4Score4kShelves
44. 794 恶 After the Wicked Woman Betrayed Her Foolishly Kind Husband 恶毒女背叛傻子老好人夫君后 Yogurt Lover酸奶爱好者Ancient Romance556k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Lou Jiyue was rescued from a human trafficker by the simple-minded Jin Duqiu. But the fool was stubborn to a fault, insisting that she become his wife and bear his children. Lou Jiyue not only took his kindness for granted, she was also greedy for wealth and status. Taking advantage of his love for her, she threw her weight around at home every day, making him work from dawn till dusk while she lived in pampered comfort, never lifting a finger. He was obedient to her every 17.7kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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    The character conflict is extremely dramatic, with an arrogant and vicious reborn noblewoman × a tolerant and fool pretending to be the heir apparent. Lou Jiyue often speaks harshly and pushes her, while Jin Duqiu can only shed tears of humiliation with red eyes. The heroine in her previous life betrayed him, but in this life she takes the initiative to pursue her husband. The reverse plot is particularly exciting and worth collecting and reading.

45. 795 老 Honey, Open the Door. It's Your Husband 老婆开门，我是老公呀 Chen Wanquan陈万全Modern Romance723k WordsOngoing [GB stories + one-on-one happy ending + both leads’ first and only love + collection] Hey, everyone, come gather round and dig in!!!! 1. A gentle older girlfriend who’s a total puppy for her girl 2. A cool, frail Buddhist monk and a woman general 3. Hugs for an insecure deskmate 4. A domineering sweetheart and her long-haired beauty of a wife 5. Transported into an ABO world, I marry a delicious, sweet Omega as my wife 6. A horror writer meets her thousand-year-old wandering ghost husband 7. Th 1.5kReads—Score127Shelves

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    It is really rare for all members of the military camp to take CP online. His subordinate Shen An tried his best to dissuade the general from going to Beijing alone to set up a trap. When he turned around, he saw that the general had carefully arranged for Chen Chu to accompany him. The march along the way is full of contrasting scenes. The killing general is cold and tough to the outside world, but he patiently takes care of the male protagonist who can't ride a horse internally. It makes the young man shy and talk back. The funny and sweet balance is just right. You will still love it if you play it twice.

46. 796 恶 The Villainess Wants to Reform, but the Male Lead Won't Let Her 恶毒女配要从良，男主就是不让 Kindred Spirit心有灵犀君Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [A Repressed Prince Who Loses Control × A Warmhearted, Delicate Supporting Heroine] One-on-one, both untouched. The hero deliberately seduces her, they fall in love over time, he takes her by force, and he tempts her in the dead of night. The original novel’s hero, a proper gentleman: “We’re not married yet. It wouldn’t be proper!” This novel’s hero, leaning close to whisper in her ear: “If you don’t tell, and I don’t tell, no one will ever know!” Mu Jinglan transmigrates into a book as the vi 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There is no golden finger, it's all about living my life brick by brick, with a steady stream of water.

47. 797 重 Reborn: I’ll Tear Through the World to Win My Husband Back 重生归来：我为追夫大杀四方 Clouds and Dew云露Ancient Romance869k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she smashed to pieces the phoenix crown the tyrant had made for her, right in front of the man who had forcibly kept her by his side for ten years. As the rebels closed in and corpses piled high, he snatched the sword from her hand with a smile and plunged it into his own heart. “Xixi, whatever you want to do, I’ll make it happen. But you mustn’t get my blood on your hands.” Before his body, the scumbag man and vile woman suddenly showed their true colors. Only then did she 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I will help you, but your hands cannot be stained with my blood. "In front of his corpse, the face of the scumbag man and bitch suddenly changed. Only then did she realize that she had hated the wrong person for the past ten years. Her true feelings were wrong, and her life was absurd! After her rebirth, she transformed into a sword of revenge, setting up a dragnet to tear apart the scumbag man and bitch. The most important thing is The only thing she wanted to do was to get back the man she had misunderstood for ten years and had been flirting with for ten years. After the banquet king returned home, she ran into his arms in front of the ladies from all the famous families in the city, smiling slyly, "Husband, won't you take me home?" "

48. 798 大 The Great Yong's Merchant Queen: Making Money, Seizing Power, and Winning a Good Husband 大雍女商，搞钱掌权揽良人 Hoping to Be Rescued求被捞Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [One woman, multiple male leads + business + character growth] A farm girl transmigrates and shakes up the class system, reshaping the dynasty through her business empire. Using modern knowledge, she rises from the bottom of the social ladder and transforms the word “merchant” into a badge of honor. Men of the highest caliber from all walks of life, from princes and young masters to chief ministers and scholars, are won over by her talent and vision, and willingly become her allies and partners. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Living in an era where agriculture was emphasized and business was suppressed, a weak woman was not afraid of hardships. Integrate idle manpower and materials to develop industries, keenly seize market gaps, deal with covetousness and malicious difficulties from peers, and defend your career with wisdom and courage.

49. 799 穿 After Becoming the Crown Princess, I Became Someone's Target 穿成太子妃后，我被人盯上了 Shu Zi Yao书字遥11k WordsCompleted After Becoming the Crown Princess, I Became Someone's Target —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I came to investigate the case, but... I was targeted without knowing it. He is also a very good-looking man [eating melon] [blowing kiss]

50. 800 贬 Demoted from Wife to Concubine? I'll Marry the Illegitimate Son and Stir Up Trouble 贬妻为妾？我嫁外室子搅弄风云 Wen Shu闻抒Ancient Romance120k WordsCompleted Historical romance + two strong leads who dote on each other + clearing her father’s name + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + punishing scoundrels and face-slapping Lin Shuwan is the legitimate daughter of a Duke’s household, a avenger determined to clear her father’s name, and a business investment genius who can thrive in the ancient world. Shen Yanzhi is the lowborn son of a concubine, but beneath the surface he wields immense power. She makes the money, supports the family, and pu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good, but it doesn't overwhelm your wits!

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