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. 51 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 339Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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   A high-quality ancient romance novel written by a female protagonist! The protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts, resourceful, and plans every step of the way. He first dominates the five martial arts worlds, then schemes to seize power and conquer the country, and finally uses the country as a dowry to marry the female protagonist!

2. 52 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves
3. 53 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves
4. 54 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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   YYDS! Especially numbers 3, 4, and 5! [Heart][heart][heart]

5. 55 可 The Adorable Princess Consort and Her Devoted Prince 可爱王妃的宠妻王爷 Lan Yiyi蓝一一Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Beloved by everyone] By imperial decree, Princess Rouyan was married to Prince Yu, a man she had never met. She expected Prince Yu to marry her only because he had no choice, but he doted on her in every way. A sweet romance, with the princess as the heart and soul of her rakish prince. Once Prince Yu got a taste, he was practically unstoppable. “Pervert!” “What’s wrong with me kissing my own princess consort?” “I don't just want to kiss you, I also want to...” “Mmm...” Years la 523Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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   💃🏻Nini recommends these completed ancient romance novels! ❶✨A hypocritical and ruthless noblewoman vs. A fierce and tough general. Don't be put off by the title and synopsis! 🦋Super exciting! Transmigration into a book + early chapters focus on career, a bit of a strong female lead style! 🦋Read it carefully! ❷A royal decree leads to a princess marrying a cold-faced prince, who dotes on her immensely! 🦋The romance progresses very quickly, not a rebirth story, not a wish-fulfillment novel! 🦋A pure sweet romance, buy it without hesitation! 👀 ❸Strong female lead, strong male lead! 🦋The female lead is a general, requesting an imperial decree... "Miss Su, why did you choose me?" "Because you're beautiful." High-definition pacing is great, gradual and satisfying. 💓

6. 56 野 Wild Bodhisattva 野菩萨 Zi Lu子璐Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted [A bold, brazen minister’s daughter who’s not what she seems vs. a cold-faced, ruthless, powerful prince who has renounced desire] [Rebirth + Palace Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Political Scheming] Until the age of seventeen, Meng Qianzi was the legitimate daughter of a general’s household, highly skilled in martial arts and a veteran of the battlefield. After seventeen, her father was executed unjustly, and she became the daughter of a condemned minister, falling into the hands of the Directorate 2.6kReads8.9Score329Shelves
7. 57 孤 All or Nothing, Then Love at First Sight 孤注一掷遇到一眼万年 Lush Grass by the Roadside陌上草萋萋Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted [A rugged, domineering prince who rules his own domain + a gentle, kind-hearted noblewoman] [No transmigration, no rebirth, protecting family, sweet romance, sweet romance, extra-sweet romance] Lu An Nuan is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning. She wants a free, peaceful life, safe and happy, with nothing to worry about. But the deaths of her mother and maternal grandfather weigh on her heart. To lay those burdens to rest, she must play the part of a noblewoman in the capital and 404Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   High-quality ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no fantasy, no cheat codes. The male lead is a true hero, protecting his people. The female lead is gentle, noble, and helps the common people. Their daily life together is sweet and adorable!

8. 58 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 7.2kReads9.2Score824Shelves
9. 59 女 The Female General Asked for an Imperial Marriage and Married a Gentle Prince 女将军请旨赐婚，嫁了个温柔王爷 Half at Leisure半清闲Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance with no angst + both leads are each other's first and only + strong heroine and hero + putting scumbags in their place] “Miss Su, why did you choose me?” Jiang Yubai looked at Su Wancheng. “Because you're handsome.” “What else?” “Because you always look so stern. You're less likely to attract admirers.” “But I'm not in good health.” “That doesn't matter. I know a little medicine and can take care of you.” “My life may be dangerous.” “I'm pretty good at martial arts. I can protect 811Reads8.9Score102Shelves
10. 60 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 27.7kReads9.2Score3kShelves
11. 61 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 283Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel, filled with hardship, passion, and glory.

12. 62 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
13. 63 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.7kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
14. 64 焚 The Buddha’s Son with a Burning Heart 焚心佛子 Sacred Lotus Island圣莲岛Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted [Forbidden Romance + Mad and Demonic + A Cool, Ascetic Buddha Who Descends from His Pedestal for Love + Extra Sweet + A Touch of Angst + Seduction] Qing Jue, the most beautiful Buddha in the Three Realms, was as cold and chaste as a block of ice. Then he met Su Mei, the enchantress sent by the Demon Clan. To steal his Buddha essence, she disguised herself as a nun in plain robes and drew closer step by step, her eyes brimming with affection as she deliberately flirted with him: “Master, you si 7.7kReads8.7Score34.7kShelves

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    The newly released book has just received its rating. The aloof Buddhist monk is slowly being dethroned, hence the slow pace in the beginning, but the later chapters are packed with substantial and impactful moments. Those who like this kind of story, check it out! [Licking screen][shy]

15. 65 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: I Only Want to Be a Cousin, Not a Concubine 穿书之我只想当表妹，不想做妾 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + romance + satisfying revenge + everyday life] Zhou Qiongyue was praying for a chance to lie flat, only to transmigrate into a household-intrigue novel she'd read. The catch was that she wasn't the heroine. The heroine was Xie Zixin, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping. The male lead was Zhou Qiongyue's childhood friend, her second imperial cousin. Zhou Qiongyue, meanwhile, was a lovesick supporting female character who wa 15kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    Wear books! No system! Warm and loving article! Relax to Shuangwen!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,! The characters have unique personalities, the daughter's slave father with two faces, the sober mother who loves her children, the eldest brother who is white and black, the second brother who is particularly brave, the second prince who is suitable to be a brother but not a partner, and the fifth prince who is wise but foolish, and controlled by his sister, the acting skills The first-class dignified queen, the suspicious emperor who likes to make trade-offs, Duan Jianing who will never give money to a man... Everyone is sober, not so passionate, and all have eight hundred minds, weighing the pros and cons in various ways, very real!

16. 66 案 Plum Blossom Notes on the Desk 案上梅笺 Second Young Master Dong of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor始皇陵的董二少Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted Plum Blossom Notes on the Desk 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A single sheet of plum blossom paper, half a scroll of longing. Meeting is like encountering plum blossoms, understanding is found in words, love is hidden in silence.

17. 67 当 She Gives Birth to Triplets as the Lady of the House, and Her Childhood Friend, the Young Marquis, Loses His Memory 当主母生三胎，竹马小侯爷失忆了 Qian Zheng千筝Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + everyday child-rearing + a wife who knows how to keep her husband in line + clear-headed heroine with superb medical skills + husband’s pursuit of his wife + unconventional amnesia] Su Lingyu, the legitimate daughter of a general’s family, has been married to the heir of the Marquis of Yongning for three and a half years. She and Xie Zhaoyan are loving and devoted, and have three children. Their marriage is the talk of the capital. Betrothed as 2.2kReads7.3Score122Shelves

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    It's really good! The male lead loses his memory and goes back to when he was 18, the age when he and the female lead are always arguing. It's very interesting.

18. 68 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.9kReads9.0Score584Shelves

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    This book progresses incredibly fast; it covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! 💗The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is bestowed by the emperor, a classic ancient romance novel of arranged marriage leading to love💘. It's sweet throughout with no angst, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—super captivating!

19. 69 云 Disheveled Tresses: Beloved, You Have Captured My Heart 云鬓乱：卿入君心 Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted (Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Devoted to One Person + Palace and Household Intrigue + True and Fake Heiress + Historical Romance + Fictional Setting) The year Lu Yunqing turned eighteen, the Lu family's third daughter, Lu Yunxia, who had been missing for many years, was found and brought back home. Whenever she shed a tear, Lu Yunqing's mother, who had never once shown her a kind expression, would practically offer her the moon. Later, Lu Yunqing learned that she wasn't her mother's biologi 1.1kReads8.1Score109Shelves

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    This book is entirely in the ancient Chinese style.

20. 70 被 Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇 The Moon Behind Spring Mountains春山负月Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a 4.6kReads9.0Score650Shelves

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    These are a must-read, absolutely amazing, especially the first one. The second one is also quite good, but it's not finished and the rating isn't very high. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, absolutely fantastic! The third one features a truly rugged man, and there's a bit of explicit content.

21. 71 侯 The Marquis Is Taking a Concubine? Whatever, I’m Not Sharing His Bed Anyway 侯爷纳妾？随便，反正我不圆房 Si Ling Si肆灵肆Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Unconventional palace and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + prince dotes on his wife + building a career + political scheming + subverting tropes] The story begins with the usual cliché: a marquis returns from a victorious campaign and announces he’ll take a secondary wife. Hua Shu had given up hope from the start. He could take as many concubines as he liked. She simply wouldn’t share his bed. Since she had to drink a concubine’s tea anyway, she took the cup from her mother-in-law 6.7kReads9.0Score783Shelves

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    I just finished reading these two books, one about palace intrigue and the other about daily life. Both were very interesting and I recommend them.

22. 72 救 Help! He Loves Her So Much 救命！他超爱她 Radiant Beauty映清颜Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing (Flirtatious beauty and fallen heiress X powerful, devoted Marquis) Everyone knew that the grand Chancellor’s estate had only one legitimate daughter, a sickly young woman whom Chancellor Lu kept tucked away in the rear courtyard like a precious treasure, never letting outsiders disturb her peace. Lu Jintang had thus grown into a cool, aloof beauty, as ethereal as an immortal from the heavens. But the few who had seen her all said that though the Chancellor’s legitimate daughter was delicate and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍓🍓A beautiful, down-on-her-luck heiress × A powerful and affectionate marquis🍓🍓When the Prime Minister's mansion was raided, the former heiress was forced to flee, and he finally seized the opportunity to stretch out his arms and embrace his moon tightly.

23. 73 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
24. 74 笨 The Foolish Beauty Was Doted on by a Mad Prince After Her Substitute Marriage 笨蛋美人替嫁后被疯批王爷宠上天 Mo Qi Jun莫栖君Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation of With You, We Journey Beneath the Bright Moon is now open for reservations. Original novel of the Spring Hues series of animated dramas; print edition signed] [Swapped bridal identities + marriage for good fortune + love after marriage] [An adorably clueless beauty who charms people without realizing it VS a double-standard, mad prince] Qiao Yun fell and injured her head as a child. Her father showed her no affection, her stepmother had no love for her, and she beca 57.5kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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    Shen Jue & Qiao Yun, a heartwarming daily life, sincerity is always unavoidable. I was a withered tree, standing in the snow and frost; but when you came, spring was in full bloom.

25. 75 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 87.8kReads9.3Score12.8kShelves

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    High-quality historical romance novel, no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes. Super good. Fengdeng Ji → Historical political intrigue novel, the female lead is exceptionally capable.

26. 76 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.9kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
27. 77 崔 Flowers Along the Path at Cui Siniang's Home 崔四娘家花满蹊 Sang Wuzhi桑无枝Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [A sweet, down-on-her-luck noblewoman with real fighting skills and an upright, aloof young scholar] (No rebirth or transmigration. The pace is very slow, so proceed with caution if that's not for you. Realistic in tone: the protagonists won't rise to the top overnight, and this is not a wish-fulfillment novel. It's not feel-good at all, so proceed with caution. No sweetness; family squabbles, the jianghu, and the court.) # More than thirty years have passed since the previous dynasty fell, and 1.9kReads8.4Score238Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both indigenous people, and the male lead is very respectful of women. He has some knowledge of the imperial examination system. The male and female leads are neighbors and childhood sweethearts. The male lead eventually becomes a third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination, but due to ideological differences with the old emperor, he is demoted to Lingnan. However, the male and female leads still live a prosperous life. In the end, the old emperor dies, the crown prince ascends the throne, and the male and female leads finally realize their ambitions in the capital (the people live in peace and prosperity). There is some hardship in the beginning, especially the part where the female lead's father dies. I watched it at night and cried my eyes out, but this is the foundation and makes the ideals and ambitions of the male and female leads even more apparent later on!

28. 78 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.7kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
29. 79 若 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 Yi Xuan顗軒Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 27Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    An emergency room doctor travels back in time to ancient times and is forced to take on the task of saving the main god. Ignoring the criticism in the mansion, she places the seriously injured and unconscious man in a bamboo house, cleans his wounds, changes his dressings, and nourishes him with her own body. She is injured countless times but never gives up. Her long companionship brings her beloved to awaken, but their separation has already quietly begun its countdown.

30. 80 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    BE (Bad Ending), a high-quality novel, a pure ancient romance with a happy ending (HE) – a noblewoman versus a young marquis.

31. 81 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride to Bring Good Fortune, the Prince Said He Was the One Who Killed Him 替嫁冲喜后，王爷说人是他杀的 Not Cheeky Pikachu不皮皮卡丘Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted After I Was Married Off as a Substitute Bride to Bring Good Fortune, the Prince Said He Was the One Who Killed Him 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient romance novels often follow many tropes, but this one wins by subverting them. The sickly male lead reveals from the start, "I buried the body," feigning illness with a dose of adrenaline; the female lead doesn't rely on any special abilities, but instead uses her teeth to bite her waist token, feigning stupidity to survive. The plot avoids mindless Mary Sue tropes; the male and female leads have a comrade-in-arms romance, teaming up to solve cases and defeat villains amidst extreme tension. The final "5,000 taels of silver annual salary, take it or leave it" line is much more satisfying than artificial sweeteners, and definitely not cliché. [Kiss][Kiss]

32. 82 穿 Reborn as the General’s True Daughter! The Prime Minister Husband’s Boundless Affection 穿成将军嫡女！首辅夫君满门宠 In Dreams of Childhood儿时梦里Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted The third young master of the Wen family, the Grand Secretary's household, is handsome and exceptionally learned, yet none of the noble young ladies in the capital dares marry him. Rumor has it he won't live to see his twentieth birthday. The General's legitimate fifth daughter was condemned to an early death by a Daoist fortune-teller in the mountains. Before she was even half a month old, she was taken to Tianmen Mountain. Only after turning sixteen and coming down the mountain could she escap 15.5kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    🍺🍻The female protagonist wakes up in a carriage to a shock, realizing she has transmigrated into the body of a young lady from a general's mansion who was raised away from home and died young. The fifth young lady of the general's mansion was ordained to die young by the Taoist priest Bei Shan, taken to Tianmen Mountain less than half a month after birth, destined to die young only after turning sixteen. She vows to be a happy parasite, indulging in a life of leisure, until she meets Wen Jing, the rumored third son of the Grand Secretary, who is also the male protagonist. The Grand Secretary's third son is handsome and learned, yet no noble lady in the capital dares to marry him, as rumors say he won't live past twenty. When the bell at Wen Jing's waist rings, the entire Wen family is alarmed, and then the whole capital is stunned.

33. 83 毁 The Disfigured Concubine's Daughter Turns the Minister's Mansion Upside Down 毁容庶女掀翻尚书府 Hua Mengyan花梦颜Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing She is the eldest daughter born to a concubine in the Minister's household, but has few close family ties and is not well liked. When she was five, she caught her mother meeting a man in secret. Already distant from her, her mother became even more estranged from her after that. When she was thirteen, her father's enemy slashed her face, turning her into a laughingstock in the capital. No wealthy young man in the city dared marry her, and everyone called her an old maid. On her eighteenth bir 15Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 斗 Battling the Vermilion Gates 斗朱门 Unexpectedly, Thoughts on a Quiet Night偏偏静夜思Ancient Romance719k WordsCompleted Yin Xuesu never imagined that one day she would become a surrogate, carrying a child for someone else. * “Just give my husband and me an heir. Don't entertain any improper thoughts. Remember, my husband isn't yours, and neither is the child...” But, Madam, you never told me you'd take my life from me, too. Heaven has given me another chance to live. The child was mine all along. Now your husband, your place as mistress of the household, and everything you have will soon be mine. * Primar 53.7kReads9.0Score8.1kShelves
35. 85 染 Taking What I Want 染指 Little Flower Selling Knives卖刀小花Ancient Romance101k WordsCompleted Before meeting Chu Nianshen, Xie Miaoan thought the world was mostly a beautiful place. After meeting Chu Nianshen, she learned that white lotuses often grow from the mud beneath them. If his world is so dark that no light can get through, she is willing to light the way ahead. The road is long and arduous, but there is always more time ahead. Chu Nianshen: “You should have remained spotless. I was the one who sullied you.” Xie Miaoan: “There you go praising me again. I was just too naive and in 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥Pure Ancient Chinese Romance! 🌈🌈First Book [The daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, a renowned lady praised by everyone in Bianjing City, born into a scholarly family, with a beautiful and gentle appearance! On her coming-of-age ceremony, many noble young men came to her door to propose marriage, but she didn't choose any of them, because her ideal man was a peerless hero.] 🌈🌈Second Book [Chu Nianshen: "You should have been pure and untainted, but I defiled you.]

36. 86 春 A Heart Full of Longing 春心难捱 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [I'm Only 19, But My Son Is 18 + He Begs for Her Back + The Cocky Guy Takes the Lead + A Little Wolf-and-Bunny Romance] [Quiet, Sweet Student x Bad-Tempered Tycoon] The Zhu and Meng families have been close for generations. Zhu Lingyu and Meng Ke have known each other since childhood and are engaged. Everyone around them assumes they're a couple and will get married one day. Only Zhu Lingyu knows that the man who indulges her in every way has always held someone else in his heart. She thinks he' 116.8kReads9.3Score15.3kShelves
37. 87 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    Don't let the unconventional title fool you; personally, I think this is the second best ancient romance novel I've ever read, besides "Bound by Spring Love."

38. 88 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.7kReads9.2Score779Shelves

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    These are some of the better ones I've read, covering a variety of genres. I felt "Chang Le" was a bit empty. The fourth book, a recent favorite, had a great ending; everyone got their happy ending. The second book is more of a fast-paced, enjoyable read; the male lead, the Grand Commander, is fantastic [heart emoji], and the mutual attraction between the male and female leads is wonderful. The fifth book is quite funny. Books 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13 are "Slow and Steady," while 11 and 14 are highly recommended online and are indeed good. I highly recommend 4 and 11; the writing is excellent, the stories are short, and most importantly, they don't have bad endings! PS: Does anyone have any other good books? I'm looking for "Slow and Steady" lately.

39. 89 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female author's most prized pure ancient romance novels‼️ Each one is top-tier, very serious ancient romance, please enjoy with confidence! They are exceptionally good, intelligent and logical, with very positive values, guaranteed to amaze you to the core, you won't regret investing in them🔥 My absolute favorite Tomato Female Channel, all of them are very charming and novel, clear-headed and rational, not saintly, truly great heroines, in the end they all achieve fame and fortune, possessing immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, similar to the melancholy of an unfulfilled love😭 My white moonlight, the female supporting character I can't let go of! The daughter of a jade merchant meets a down-on-his-luck prince who has fallen into poverty, but there is no spark of love until they fight with assassins in a dilapidated temple, she falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely weak woman, and by chance, he is helped to the throne by a powerful minister. 👑🍅 He didn't love her, but respected her and needed her wisdom to help him navigate the power struggles between officials and the emperor. She, in turn, coexisted peacefully with his lover. She loved him, and therefore loved him in a way that pleased the male lead. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly fragile woman who ultimately protected the female lead with her own life. 😊 The story leaves one with a sense of melancholy; it's rare to find a male and female lead who don't fall in love, yet mutually utilize each other without competition. The impact is profound. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead is born a slave girl, yet possesses the face of a phoenix. The matriarch not only spares her life but also invests heavily in her upbringing and promotion, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor falls in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately makes her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her origins and her power, she constantly plots to use external forces to overthrow her enemies, almost destroying the harem. However, the emperor loves her to the bone and cannot bring himself to punish her, not even by neglecting her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

40. 90 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 重 Reborn, I Married the Crown Prince Again, Still Unaware He Had a Crush on Me 重生再嫁太子，竟还不知他暗恋我 Xiaoqing Who Leaves Nothing Out一字不漏的小清Ancient Romance190k WordsOngoing [Reborn for Revenge + Male Lead Has a Secret Crush + The Heroine Falls in Love After Marriage] She has been reborn. She'll be the Crown Princess again, and revenge is her mission! Her enemies? Killing them with one stroke would be too easy! She'll take her time. Strip them of their titles, ruin their reputations, uncover the conspiracy behind it all piece by piece, string every last enemy together, and send them to a mass grave to feed the wolves! The Crown Prince is about to die! What? A ma 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good book, with sound values and clear logic. It's not mindless or melodramatic. A rare gem!

42. 92 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 5.8kReads9.4Score572Shelves

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    This is what a proper ancient Chinese saying should be.

43. 93 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 侯 There’s a Beauty in the Marquis’s Manor 侯府有美人 Sui Wang随妄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After years of battling the concubines of every shape and size in the inner residence, Yun Miaoyi, the most beautiful woman in the capital, was reborn. Vowing to start her life over, Yun Miaoyi finds a way to break off her engagement, change the fates of her father and brother, and make all the "monsters" from her previous life suffer. Along the way, she also starts a business and builds herself a little nest egg. While everyone else thinks breaking off the engagement is a huge loss for Yun Miao 87Reads8.7Score—Shelves
45. 95 农 Delicious Country Cooking: The Little Chef Is Beautiful and Adorable 农门佳肴：小厨娘她美又娇 Tong Xijun童夕君Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Farming + Food + Mutual Devotion] Shen Jiayao, a young chef in her previous life, didn't let her skills go to waste after she transmigrated to a small mountain village. Life in the village was hard, but her father doted on her, her mother loved her, and her older brother protected her. Most importantly, she had a childhood sweetheart who'd grown up alongside her. When he became an official one day and planned to marry a noblewoman, Shen Jiayao wielded her big ladle and knocked h 4.5kReads9.0Score534Shelves
46. 96 相 My Dear Husband, I Just Want to Be a Lazy Fish 相公，妾身只想做咸鱼 Ji Saburo姬三郎Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted A betrothal agreement made years ago bound together the dignified, talented eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Rong’s household and the good-for-nothing, dissolute youngest legitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning’s household. Little did anyone know that Tang Bingxuan, the duke’s eldest daughter, loves nothing more than sleeping! And Jiang Shunian, the marquis’s youngest son, loves nothing more than playing the fool while hiding his true abilities! Scene One: Jiang Shunian: “Wife, winte 806Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    This fits perfectly; the female lead is the eldest daughter of a prominent family, and the male lead is the youngest son of a marquis's family.

47. 97 团 The Farmhouse’s Beloved Sweetheart 团宠农家小甜妻 Watching Clouds Drift望云舒Ancient Romance736k WordsCompleted [Everyone dotes on her + sweet romance + cozy vibes + lighthearted] After transmigrating into the body of a frail farmer's wife, Meng Jingshu racks her brain trying to stay with the Gu family. She tries so hard that she ends up becoming the apple of everyone's eye. Her parents-in-law: “So what if she doesn't work in the fields? Is she eating your rice?” Her sisters-in-law: “What's wrong with looking out for her? Anyone who dares bully Shu'er will have me to answer to!” Her brothers: “Did your si 100Reads8.8Score111Shelves
48. 98 将 The General Asks Every Day: Did His Wife Fall for Him Today? 将军每日一问，夫人今天心动了吗 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [From the heroine’s perspective: marriage first, love later. From the hero’s perspective: his secret crush comes true. A story of healing.] Yun Jihuan was born under a lucky star, with a distinguished family, beauty, and talent. Her family cherished her, and she had a childhood sweetheart who was also her fiancé. If all went as it should, she would live a peaceful and happy life, becoming the envy of everyone in the capital. But fate played a cruel joke on her. In a single night, her maternal fa 4.6kReads9.1Score478Shelves

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    ① The female lead is a favored daughter of heaven, from a prominent family, beautiful and talented, loved by her family, and with a childhood sweetheart fiancé. Unfortunately, an accident turns her into the daughter of a disgraced official… ② As an illegitimate daughter, she is forced to marry in place of her husband. Others mock her, and she listens with her head down. He, despite his illness, stands up for her…

49. 99 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the female protagonist is a well-bred young lady who is forced into marriage by her father to a man from a humble background who has risen from humble beginnings. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive amidst the chaos of war, they forge their own path in the wilderness, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others, tenaciously surviving. Several supporting female characters, not rivals for the protagonist's affections, help each other during times of hardship.

50. 100 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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