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. 251 星 The Legend of Xingye: The Female Strategist Has Her Hands Full 星曳传：女谋士很忙 Crossing the Water to See Flowers渡水看花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Sweet Romance | Political Intrigue and Mystery | A Powerful Cast She and the two men in her life are bound together by fate. A white wolf, a phoenix, and a tale of contending for the realm: who will ultimately claim the prize? Gu Xingye, the legitimate daughter of the foremost family, studies under the greatest master of the age. She is determined to become the senior sister of her school, yet remains the lowest-ranking among her senior brothers. Duanmu Qian, a descendant —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   What is a "golden finger"? In novels, the female protagonist studies a somewhat obscure major that's unheard of in her time. Does that count as a golden finger? But it's not something given to her by time travel, reincarnation, or a system; she genuinely studied that major. This book is very engaging. It features more than one couple, and every couple's love story is captivating. The perspective on love is very comforting. The further you go, the more intense the emotional tension and the unexpected plot twists become.

2. 252 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   They're all super beautiful.

3. 253 云 The Oath of Clouds and Moon 云月之誓 PensiverTwo Male Leads141k WordsOngoing [Ancient Fantasy] [Mystery] [Devoted Love] [Both Pure] [Power Couple] Epigraph: My heart was buried with yours. Only when your breathing began again did I see the light once more. Lan Lingxue × Lü Hanchu Cool, calculating beauty with jade-green eyes and white hair × Cheerful, guileless handsome man with heterochromatic eyes and blue hair A slow-paced story In a society where eye color determines status, Lü Hanchu bears the mission of clearing his family’s name. What is really behind the infectio —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Slow-paced, fantasy, and imaginative new novel featuring a strong, devoted love story between a cool, aloof, blue-eyed, white-haired beauty (top) and a lively, innocent, heterochromatic, blue-haired handsome bottom (bottom). Help! Anyone enjoy slow-paced, build-up stories? This new work has only recently reached its first minor climax. But the murderer is truly shocking, and the backstory is very touching. If you're tired of the current fast-paced, superficial novels, this slow-paced story is perfect for you! The bottom has PTSD, is kind and strong, while the top is a beautiful man who sees through human nature, seemingly cold but warm-hearted. Those interested should definitely check it out!

4. 254 全 The Whole Village Knows She's the Grand Secretary's Darling! 全村都知道她是首辅掌上明珠！ Twin Carps双鲤鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Does transmigrating to an ancient village mean you get to enjoy a beautiful pastoral life? No way. Absolutely not. Zhang Zhuzhu had spent years in Zhangjia Village since transmigrating there, living a hard and frugal life. Every so often, she also had to use her wits against her stingy father and dreadful relatives. Zhang Zhuzhu looked up at the bright moon, then down and longed for modern life, often weeping into the wind. One day, a family surnamed Li arrived in Zhangjia Village. The Li family 7.7kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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   I clicked on it and wanted to recommend "Bound by Spring Passion" 😂 The first book is very funny and short. Although I knew the formula, it was quite interesting. The second book is pretty good and sweet. The third book is good.

5. 255 和 Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical631k WordsCompleted As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist 5.2kReads8.7Score414Shelves

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   Historical figure biography "Heshen: A Player of Power" [heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

6. 256 重 After Being Reborn, My Archrival and I Joined Forces 重生之后我与死对头联手了 Qian Zhuo Qingci浅灼清辞Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a noble princess whose entire family was framed by villains, leaving her dead and her clan destroyed. Reborn, she was determined to kill her enemies with her own hands and protect her family. Yet time and again, she clashed with a disreputable young lord known for his rakish ways. After several clashes, she realized that the sworn enemy who opposed her at every turn was also trying to bring down the very same faction! With enemies watching like hungry tigers and dan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Oh my god, historical romance novels are so good! It's so satisfying to stay up all night reading them, hahaha!

7. 257 身 Wearing a Period Novel: The Cunning, Scheming Man Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 身穿年代文：被心机腹黑男拿捏了 Du Huancheng渡浣辰Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [The protagonist has no System or golden finger; transmigrates into a book in her own body; a touch of ensemble cast; sweet romance; both are each other’s first and only; love at first sight; imperfect characters, each with their own flaws] [Fair-skinned, beautiful heiress VS deep-thinking, calculating man] Most likely, it’s a story about two people who look like a perfect match but aren’t in sync at heart: he’s after a man with a great body and impressive abilities, while she’s after a man with 15.6kReads8.4Score917Shelves

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   🎚Shen Tang, the daughter of an eighth-rank official, marries her childhood sweetheart and cousin, Qi Huaijing. She initially intends to spend her life navigating the power struggles of the household, but little did she know that her cunning husband had been eyeing her for years, spoiling her rotten and solving everything for her. A pure ancient romance novel with sweet post-marital bliss, free from the hassles of household intrigue, sweet from beginning to end.

8. 258 农 Good Fortune for a Farming Family: A Handsome Man Found in the Mountains 农家有喜：山里捡到俏郎君 Susu苏苏Ancient Romance964k WordsCompleted Trade pearls for fish eyes? Even Wei Jiao Jiao, the village's silliest girl, knows that's a losing deal. Yet that refined young gentleman wants to trade ten miles of red silk and three mu of farmland for her. The red silk is the finest in Shibali Township, and the farmland is the most fertile for a hundred miles around. Wei Jiao Jiao counts on her fingers, and no matter how she works it out, the handsome young gentleman is getting the short end of the bargain. In response, the doting husband Xun 103Reads8.7Score—Shelves
9. 259 首 The Grand Secretary Keeps Trying to Unmask My Secret Identity 首辅大人总想扒我马甲 Qian Zhuo Qingci浅灼清辞Ancient Romance127k WordsCompleted Shen Jinglan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, disguises herself as a man and takes her brother’s place to keep the family afloat, becoming a newly appointed Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. She and Xie Heng, the powerful, cold-faced, ascetic-minded Chief Grand Secretary, are known throughout the realm as bitter enemies. One day, she accidentally finds him badly wounded and drugged in a dark alley. Forced to get caught up in a conspiracy, she also sees 12Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
11. 261 惊 When the Sparrow Takes Flight 惊雀起 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance841k WordsCompleted [Clear-Eyed, Scheming Physician × Distinguished, Cunning Powerbroker] The Relentless Pursuit of a Wife + Romantic Tension + Political Intrigue Without Mindless Wish Fulfillment On a rainy night, she kneels outside the Lu residence. “Please... save my younger sister.” “Song Yuanzhi, you're the daughter of a disgraced official. You have nothing. Why should I help you?” Lu Shiyan asks coldly. She looks up, determination flashing in her eyes. “If you save my sister... I'll give you my virtue, Brothe 1.4kReads8.2Score167Shelves

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    These two are a must! They're both classic, full of wit and strategy, and the female lead is clear-headed, independent, and powerful!!! You can tell just by reading the synopsis!

12. 262 重 Reborn in the Cold Palace, I Rise Step by Step to Become Empress 重生后我在冷宫步步为凰 Qian Zhuo Qingci浅灼清辞Ancient Romance767k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was naive and kind to a fault. Her own sisters joined forces with the imperial consorts to frame her. After enduring endless humiliation, she died miserably in the Cold Palace. Given a new life, she returns to the year she first entered the palace as a young candidate for the imperial harem. She puts aside her tears and weakness, using the memories of her former life to plan every move. The palace is full of deadly traps, with wolves circling on all sides. She will spar 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 穿 Reincarnated as a Lovestruck Young Lord? Not a Chance! 穿成恋爱脑少主？不存在的！ A Mouse Who Loves Spicy Food爱吃辣的老鼠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cultivation] + [Transmigration] + [Strong female lead] + [Feel-good wish fulfillment] →_→ + one female lead and multiple male leads Qin Shutang was the brilliant, young CEO of the Qin Group, already in control of a billion-dollar fortune. She had fame, beauty, and money! She was also surrounded by handsome men, yet could pass through a crowd of flowers without a single petal clinging to her. Who would have thought that after transmigrating, she would end up in the Cultivation world in the body 3.7kReads8.7Score488Shelves
14. 264 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.3kReads9.0Score188Shelves
15. 265 小 The Novel: Leaving the City 小说离城 Ms An XueyueMs安雪月Two Female Leads303k WordsCompleted [A blood-red gown topples the Three Kingdoms; twin flowers in a chaotic age rewrite the history of emperors] ▲Two heroines, intense angst and political intrigue▲Empress of a chaotic age x princess of a fallen kingdom▲Three emperors, six doomed romances▲Innocence and political scheming locked in an ultimate struggle▲ If I hadn’t taken your place in the imperial selection that day, could we have lived each other’s lives? During the darkest decade of the Great Song, Mo Li and Qingcheng, twin lotus 11Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    She, a Liao woman, grew up in the Song Dynasty, fell in love with a Jin Dynasty prince, and eventually became the Empress Dowager of Western Xia. The uniqueness of the Southern Song Dynasty, the mystery of Western Xia, the legend of Empress Dowager Luo, and the past glory of the Jin Dynasty—only after finishing the book do you realize that everything has untold stories. The romance develops within the framework of official history, and although the ending is tragic, it is a logically sound ancient romance novel without any system or time travel elements.

16. 266 求 You Want a Secondary Wife? I’ll Marry Your Third Uncle in a Ten-Mile Bridal Procession! 求娶平妻？十里红妆嫁你三叔！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Zhao, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, was deeply in love with the eldest son of the Cui family. But no one knew that the emperor had personally arranged the marriage between the Shen and Cui families. Cui Shaoqing had been engaged to Shen Zhao for ten years, yet had never cared about her. Only later did Shen Zhao understand that Cui Shaoqing favored women with pride and backbone. She had wasted all her affection and put up with every i 22.4kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves

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    The title is a bit rough, but it's a good read; everyone's from a prominent family.

17. 267 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance944k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 19.5kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    There are a lot of confrontations, private meetings, and betrayal scenes, and the antagonistic scenes have a full atmosphere, which is suitable for readers who like a sense of tension.

18. 268 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Heroine Strikes Back 快穿：炮灰女配反杀剧情 Quieted Down 1102安静了1102Fantastical Romance552k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration | Everyone's favorite | Female-lead romance | Portable space | 1vN Nan Zhi lost both her parents as a child and grew up dependent on others, without a sense of security or enough love. More than anything, she longs for someone to choose her, again and again, without hesitation. Then one obsessive, unhinged man after another comes along, all vying for her, going mad for her and bending to her will... The men suffer, not the woman. There's just a bit of setup at the beginnin 17.6kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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    Embark on a fast-paced journey through time with a portable space, rewriting the fates of countless cannon fodder original owners. Stockpile resources, build strength, and navigate relationships with multiple male protagonists with distinct personalities. Live freely and unrestrained in each world. A must-read for those looking for something to read!

19. 269 绾 Wanwan, My Lord: The Princess Wants to Rule 绾绾为君，公主殿下要称王 Fu Xu伏绪Ancient Romance178k WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no rebirth. The heroine has a mind of her own and is no clinging wife. A quietly told story of a noble, clever princess and a loyal slave weighed down by suffering.] Yun Wan was raised deep in the imperial palace, a princess born to wealth and privilege. Throughout history, princesses have mostly been tools of imperial power, displayed to proclaim the ruler’s favor. But Yun Wan never believed that being born a woman meant she should silently wait for and accept a life arrange —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at the child [Salute][Salute][Salute], no time travel, no reincarnation, no cheat codes or God's-eye view, the female lead is intelligent and has sound values. New author here, any suggestions?

20. 270 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    The story revolves around Su Niannian, who, due to a Taoist priest's words, was separated from her twin sister at a young age and grew up with her grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returns to the capital with their parents, only to find Su Niannian has become the darling of the Prince Su's household. The most captivating aspect of the book is Su Niannian's pampered experience in the Prince Su's household. Everyone there treats her with utmost care, offering her endless warmth and support, allowing her to thrive in this safe haven. This extreme pampering satisfies readers' yearning for beautiful emotions, providing a sweet reading experience. Furthermore, the novel cleverly incorporates elements of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles. The complex relationships between Su Niannian and her family, and the various conflicts after her sister's return, add considerable twists and turns to the story. In terms of character development, Su Niannian's image is particularly striking. She possesses a resilient character; despite her family's lack of affection, she doesn't wallow in self-pity but bravely chooses her own path in life. However, some supporting characters in the book are somewhat one-dimensional. For example, the hostility of some characters in the General's Mansion seems inexplicable, and the transformations of some new supporting characters later on are rather abrupt. For instance, Lin Xi's love-struck nature and the interactions between Hua Ran and the female lead feel jarring and affect the reading flow. Overall, *The Prince's Beloved* is worth reading due to its engaging sweet romance and unique setting. Despite its shortcomings in character development and plot details, it remains a novel that allows readers to immerse themselves in a sweet and warm ancient Chinese world.

21. 271 王 The Prince Is Dirt Poor, While His Princess Consort Is Rolling in Wealth 王爷穷的掉渣，王妃富的流油 Remembering Lan Yin忆兰因Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted He is a battle-hardened god of war, feared by all. She is a business prodigy who dresses as a man and has amassed a fortune. Through a twist of fate, they exchange wedding vows and become husband and wife, yet they can barely stand each other. She thinks he is a scumbag who carries on with her younger sister. He is so poor he can barely scrape by: the dignified Regent lives on coarse clothes and meager meals, secretly uses her dowry, and even owes the officials their salaries... Yet he still has 18Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The most serious ancient romance novel ever, no cheat codes, the plot isn't melodramatic but it's hilarious. Come and read it, and see how a poor prince clings tightly to his princess's leg and refuses to let go! [Laughs][laughs]

22. 272 陛 Your Majesty, the Beauty in the Painting Has Escaped! 陛下，画卷里的美人逃了！ Reluctant to Let Go念念不舍Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (This is a story for female readers, female readers, female readers. Male readers, keep out!!) The wise and mighty Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty was a dashing man of twenty-five, yet his harem was completely empty. The entire court was frantic about their wise emperor’s lifelong happiness, coming up with new ways every day to get him to choose a consort. With no other choice, the emperor made a portrait of a beauty his empress, leaving everyone stunned. Su Qingli was a university student from 6.1kReads8.2Score559Shelves
23. 273 医 The Adorable Baby of the Miracle Doctor Consort: Turning the Tables and Becoming a Phoenix 医妃萌宝，逆袭成凰 Mo Han Yuanbao墨涵元宝Ancient Romance3.3M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge on scumbags + powerful male and female leads + doting family + adorable child + portable space] Wen Jin, a medical genius, accidentally transmigrated into the body of an ugly woman obsessed with handsome men. She woke up on her wedding night. “Your Highness, let me explain. I’m not…” It hurts! I want to cry! The original owner was both a pretty-face addict and a desperate simp. She’d provoked a short-tempered prince and gotten herself killed. Luckily, Wen Jin had her medical 9.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
24. 274 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    His past involves old issues from ten years ago, and many of the current controversies stem from his experiences in his youth.

25. 275 捡 I Picked Up a War God to Be My Husband 捡个战神当压寨夫君 A Stunning Reflection on a Still Shadow惊鸿照静影Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Also known as: "A Fake Wedding? The Grand Commander Keeps Turning the Act into Reality" [Glamorous, teasing bandit chieftain × cool-headed, steady Grand Commander; strong female lead + marriage before love + amnesia + two powerful leads + happy ending + nation and home] On the third day of the martial arts matchmaking tournament, Ren Huan came across a man. Everyone thought Ren Huan wanted to choose a husband whose martial arts skills matched her own. No one expected her to fall for a sickly-loo 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality historical romance! The female lead's growth storyline is incredibly compelling, the male lead is gentle and doting, and the entire cast has impeccable moral values!

26. 276 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves
27. 277 朱 The Concubine of the Zhu Family 朱门妾 Yun Xibai云夕白Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Male Lead, No Female Lead, Angsty Novel] In short, this is a story about a modern woman who transmigrates to ancient times, where modern and ancient ways of thinking collide. This novel has no moral compass and no shame. 1.3kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    🔥Highly recommended! A rough-and-tumble hunter meets a delicate noblewoman, both transmigrating to ancient times to become concubines, farming, doing business, and building their careers!!

28. 278 枕 When Spring Rests on the Pillow 枕春时 White Crane Grass白鹤草Ancient Romance586k WordsCompleted Li Zhichun came from a humble family. She was lucky enough to marry into the powerful Wei family and become engaged to their eldest son. She heard that Wei Nancheng had landed a job in Shuntian Prefecture, where he showed no mercy when executing criminals. He was known as the Jade-faced Yama. Li Zhichun was timid and had no grand ambitions. She didn't dare reach for Wei Nancheng and only wanted to marry into the Wei family as the second son, Wei Xinian's wife! The second young master Wei was a s 19.4kReads8.6Score2.4kShelves
29. 279 福 The Sweet and Beautiful Imperial Concubine: The Abstinent Fourth Prince Dotes on Her 福晋娇又美：禁欲四爷宠上瘾 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance] Tong Jia Ning Chuge, the legitimate daughter of Longkodo, was getting married. But on her wedding day, a princess snatched her groom right off the street. The poor girl fell out of her bridal sedan and died on the spot! The woman protested, “I just got here, and a bunch of people are already laughing at me for being a discarded wife. I can’t stand for this!” Just as she was racking her brains for a way to put them in their place, an imperial edict from Empero 24.2kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    This version of the Fourth Prince is slightly different from previous ones, and the Princess Consort is not from the Ulanara clan, but rather Ning Chuge, who has been reborn as a spirit. The story is rich and engaging, and highly recommended.

30. 280 惊 Crossing the River by Moonlit Boat 惊舟渡 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted (Sharp-tongued × devious schemer) [Wily young lady × prodigious young commander] Jin Rongyi, the second daughter of the Duke of Jin’s household, has run away from her betrothal. Her grandfather has died, her father is cold-hearted, and Jin Rongyi is notorious in the capital as a willful young lady from a prominent family. She is often compared to her brilliant elder sister, who is renowned for her grace and intelligence. Even so, Jin Rongyi is still the envy of the other young ladies of the cap 1.5kReads8.0Score305Shelves
31. 281 黛 Daiyu Has a Younger Brother, and the Red Chamber Is in Chaos 黛玉有弟红楼乱 Gu Lala顾拉拉Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Lin Jingyan, the eldest son of the Lin family, returned to the age of three. After lying unconscious in bed for two years, he woke just before his elder sister left for the Rongguo Mansion. In his previous life, after he died, he stayed by his sister’s side and shared her entire life. He saw that even the Lin family’s immense wealth could not keep their only daughter safe. So this time, I’ll do it myself! But don’t cry, Sis. My head hurts. 30kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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    "Grandmother's words are biased! I certainly cannot make your decision. My eldest and second uncles are still alive! And if all else fails, there are all the men in the household!" "At home, one obeys one's father; after marriage, one obeys one's husband; after the husband's death, one obeys one's son! This has always been the way of things! Now, my sister is not yet of marriageable age, and my father is far away in Yangzhou. As my sister's only direct brother and the future head of the Lin family, I, Lin Jingyan, am capable of making this decision to bring my female relatives home!" "If my sister says she wants to go back today, then she will definitely go back! No one can stop her!" "If you want to say I'm disobedient and unfilial, then say so! Even if you say I am not, I, Lin Jingyan, have relied solely on myself all along! I can bear such a stigma!"

32. 282 青 Qingdong Journey: Fates Intertwined 青苳旅：命运的交织 Sister Wang Tiantian王甜甜姐Mystery222k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Mystery and Investigation, Mutual Healing, Political Intrigue] A sweet romance with both hearts in it, and sparks and suspicion beneath hidden identities! The mystery of the lost souls in Xihai Village, the Lotus Tower murder, and one suspenseful adventure after another! A deadly poison plot involving red camellia tea uncovers a shocking secret buried for more than a decade in Fangu City! They were childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven. But when they meet again, the 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This ancient Chinese detective romance novel doesn't feature time travel or reincarnation, but it's still incredibly enjoyable. It's not just about fleeting moments of excitement; the thrill comes from the plot unfolding seamlessly. Keep watching, and remember to like it! (Z ◇≤)

33. 283 梦 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20.2kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    It's not really a case of having a cheat code; it's just that the Imperial Concubine dreams that the original female lead, Consort Lu, will kill her, and then plots a rebellion to kill the original female lead. She dies relatively early in the story, and the female lead doesn't have any other cheat codes.

34. 284 将 The General’s Foolish Daughter Spreads Her Wings 将门傻女破茧成蝶 Jiang Lan江蓝Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Transmigration Into a Book + Heroine Pursues the Hero + Powerful Male Lead + Pure and Devoted Love] Tasked with bringing peace to the realm, the heroine transmigrates into a book as the foolish daughter of a great general in the northern frontier. She unexpectedly meets the cool, refined male lead and mistakes him for the husband fate has chosen for her, so she never stops flirting with him. Who could have guessed that he is actually a ruthless power-hungry 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is absolutely amazing! The female lead is such an adorable angel, burdened with the responsibility of governing the world, only to encounter an aloof male lead and instantly fall for him, treating him like her husband! She flirts with him constantly, making him swoon! But then, it turns out this aloof guy is actually a prince, and a treacherous one at that! Heartbroken, the female lead decides to leave him. But the male lead, who actually loves her deeply, immediately transforms into a doting husband, using all sorts of creative methods to win her back! The male lead's past is truly tragic, and the female lead heals him little by little with her sweet love. Family, country, love, and hate are all intertwined, but their love is so incredibly sweet, it's impossible to put down! This book isn't heartbreaking, it's just pure sweetness! Hahaha!

35. 285 大 On My Wedding Day, a Spoiled Playboy Stole Me as His Bride 大婚当日，我被纨绔抢娶 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted [Historical fiction, alternate setting + devoted one-on-one romance + long-planned scheme + abductive marriage] On her wedding day, Meng Nanxi is forcibly taken home as a bride by Xie Yunqi, Qingzhou City’s number-one playboy. She knew Xie Yunqi was always arrogant and unruly, but she never imagined he could be so outrageously brazen. Xie Yunqi: “You were the one who broke your promise and forgot your benefactor first. I had no choice but to snatch you away.” Meng Nanxi: “Since you forced me int 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient book with very correct views on three things.

36. 286 簪 Strolling Through Chang’an with Flowers in My Hair 簪花扶鬓长安步 Peach Blossom Tea桃花小茶Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Mu Jiaojiao cured the Prime Minister's eldest son's leg with a single dose of medicine. Seizing the opportunity, she married into a powerful family and became the Sixth Young Madam of the Prime Minister's household. From then on, a saying spread through the streets: The Sixth Young Master of the Cui family was worth exactly one leg, his big brother's! Thus he earned the elegant nickname “Cui One Leg.” Humiliated, the Sixth Young Master Cui vowed to turn his life around and avenge his disgrace! A 2.7kReads8.7Score399Shelves

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    I read this very good novel a long time ago, and I've read it twice now. The female lead helps the young master of the Cui family transform from a spoiled brat into a capable minister. They complement each other perfectly. The female lead has excellent medical skills. Although the male lead was initially unwilling to marry her, he was gradually attracted to her and eventually fell hopelessly in love.

37. 287 再 Love Rekindled: The General's Wife Taken Captive in Enemy Territory 再尝情：将军夫人在敌国做俘虏 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted “No rebirth or transmigration” “Both leads are virgins” “Happy ending” “Family and country” “Love amid chaos” Full-cast audio narration is now available [A note before you read: This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It takes place in a fictional feudal society modeled on the Southern Song dynasty, where the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues and the belief that a wife should regard her husband as heaven were the accepted moral standards. In powerful families, everyone prospered together and e 4.1kReads9.1Score509Shelves

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    I've recently been obsessed with two ancient romance novels by the same author. The plots are unconventional, with no time travel, no rebirth, and no cheat codes. The female lead grows stronger. The second one is about two strong characters, Mr. And Mrs. Smith. They're both great and highly recommended!

38. 288 娘 The Beautiful Consort Loves to Put on a Show, and the Sly Emperor Loves Watching 娘娘貌美又爱演，皇上腹黑很爱看 Wang Guiyi, Who Loves Lemon Yogurt爱吃柠檬酸奶的王归一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Willful legitimate daughter + loves acting + favored by the emperor + his one and only + palace intrigue + becomes empress] Having learned from her mother's example, Gu Yanran never showed anyone her true feelings. She relied on her acting skills to navigate those around her, escaping one den of wolves only to enter a tiger's lair. Helpless, she ended up in the palace... The emperor loved watching her act, but not when she acted for him. At their first meeting, the emperor looked at her and 207Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    No rebirth, no time travel, pure ancient Chinese palace intrigue. The female lead escapes one danger only to fall into another, rescued by the male lead, who also intends to use her. Later, the two gradually develop feelings for each other, from being favored by the emperor to being his sole favorite, and she rises step by step to a high position. Completed!

39. 289 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.3kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    I've recently been obsessed with two ancient romance novels by the same author. The plots are unconventional, with no time travel, no rebirth, and no cheat codes. The female lead grows stronger. The second one is "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," featuring two strong main characters. They're both great and highly recommended!

40. 290 太 Your Highness, the Crown Prince, You’re Under Arrest 太子殿下你被逮捕了 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Everyone praises Fourth Miss Wen Wanning of the Ning'an Marquis’s Estate as gentle, graceful, clever, proper, and well-read, calling her the finest young lady in the capital. Only the Crown Prince knows what she’s really like. All he can say is, “That girl gets jealous, gets jealous, gets jealous,” before spoiling her rotten. 2kReads9.0Score206Shelves

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    Everyone praises the fourth young lady of the Ning'an Marquis's mansion for her gentle and refined manners, intelligence, elegance, and knowledge of literature and reason. She is considered the most noble lady in the capital. Only His Highness the Crown Prince knows her true nature. He can only say that this girl is jealous, jealous, jealous, and then, she spoils him!

41. 291 白 The White Moonlight Noble Consort’s Daily Life in the Harem 白月光贵妃的后宫日常 Yuanzi Eats Mulberries元子吃桑葚Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted (Cover used with permission) With an illustrious family background, breathtaking beauty, and the distinction of being the emperor’s moonlight, Jiang Hui should have found life as a Noble Consort effortlessly easy. Unfortunately, the sisters in all but name in the Eastern Palace, wave after wave of beautiful candidates from the provinces, and the supposed substitutes who resemble her in looks and bearing all tell her the same thing: no one can walk unscathed through the imperial harem. [Alternate 24.3kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Pure ancient people [admiration] can take a look.

42. 292 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31.3kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel with no cheat codes. The male lead has been plotting for a long time, and the female lead gradually falls in love with him.

43. 293 医 The Beautiful Doctor Who Masters Both Medicine and Poison: My General Is Under My Protection 医毒双绝俏佳人，我的将军我罩着 Sailamuyun赛拉慕蒽Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing Sweet romance + comedy + historical setting + satisfying revenge The undefeated general who guards the nation is drugged by a traitor and, while unconscious, is found by a sweet, delicate young woman. Thinking of the subordinates who died a tragic death, the general is consumed by rage. But the young woman brings him back from the brink with just a few quick moves. She turns out to be a top-tier doctor! As she travels down the mountain with the general, she uses her exceptional medical skills a 7Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is the one! [Kiss][Kiss] My current favorite! A super hilarious historical romance! You think she's frivolous? No! Her values ​​are impeccable! You think she's very proper? She's also a bit eccentric! The general is extremely virtuous! Sweet and doting!

44. 294 病 The Yandere Chief Minister Has Been Plotting for Ages. Sister-in-Law, You Must Remarry! 病娇首辅蓄谋已久，嫂嫂要改嫁！ Yu You鹬尤Ancient Romance127k WordsOngoing (Both leads are each other’s only love + 1v1 romance + years of secret love + yandere) Zhu An only wanted to marry her childhood sweetheart, support him, raise their children, and then inherit her father’s medical clinic, living a quiet life of her own. But unexpected tragedy struck. Her father was poisoned to death, her childhood sweetheart met a brutal end, and his father also died horribly. To repay the Gu family for caring for her over the years, Zhu An married into their household without h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I swear this is really good! The female lead has very positive values, and the character is very exciting! The female lead is the male lead's sister-in-law, and the male lead has had a crush on her since childhood and harbors secret feelings for her.

45. 295 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I thought nobody reads these kinds of stories. Does everyone really like reincarnation/time travel stories? [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

46. 296 和 The Princess Sent to Wed Is the Prince’s Most Beloved 和亲公主是王爷的心尖尖 July's Hajimi七月的哈基咪Ancient Romance336k WordsOngoing She is the brightest jewel of Eastern Zhou. With her homeland on the brink of ruin, she volunteers to marry into an enemy nation. The world sighs over her tragic fate, believing the imperial palace will be her prison. No one knows that this political marriage is a move she has carefully planned. In this den of wolves and tigers, she intends to find a way for her homeland to survive. He is the most outstanding prince of Western Chu. Ordered to escort the bride, he only intends to watch coldly as 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    There are no cheat codes; the plot relies solely on the intelligence of the male and female leads, and the pacing is fast.

47. 297 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.6kReads9.3Score774Shelves

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    A pure-hearted prince and a noble princess in an ancient indigenous romance.

48. 298 竹 A Farmhouse Deep in the Bamboo Forest 竹林深处有农家 Carefree Grass无忧草Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted After her engagement was broken off, Li Guo'er married Jia Qingshan, a down-on-his-luck man from the village. His entire estate consisted of three thatched huts. Just as everyone was waiting to laugh at them, they realized that at some point those three huts had been replaced by a house with brick walls and tiled roofs, and their life had begun to prosper. 2.6kReads8.7Score225Shelves

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    It's a heartwarming and non-angsty short farming story. This is the author's first time writing a book, so the punctuation isn't perfect. However, listening to the audio version will make it easy to read without any problems.

49. 299 入 After Entering the Palace, I Can’t Shake the Obsessive Tyrant 入宫后，偏执暴君实在太黏人 Crab Roe Bun with Secret Sauce蜜汁蟹黄包Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Innocent, healing girl VS obsessive, violent emperor] Shen Yuzhu was the apple of Minister Shen’s eye. From childhood, she had been different from other people. The physician said her mind had not yet matured, but the noblewomen of the capital secretly laughed at her for being stupid. Then one day, on the Empress Dowager’s birthday, officials of the fourth rank and above were allowed to bring their families to the palace to celebrate. Before they went in, Minister Shen warned Shen Yuzhu to watc 5.6kReads8.3Score535Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese romance, sweet from beginning to end.

50. 300 表 The Young Lady Can't Stop Throwing Up, and the Heir Pampers Her Day and Night 表姑娘孕吐不止，世子他日宠夜哄 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [No Rebirth or Transmigration, Pure Historical Romance + Both Pure + One-Night Stand + Adorable Baby] Jiang Jinyue, a down-on-her-luck cousin, was staying at the Duke’s residence. She was always proper and cautious, and never dared get involved with Lu Yanting, the most distinguished young lord, for fear of displeasing her elders. For some reason, however, the young lord always went out of his way to look after her. Jiang Jinyue simply took it for the ordinary care an older cousin would show a 11.7kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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