Ancient Romance Novels About Older Men and Younger Wives 老夫少妻的古代言情小说

1. 51 娇 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ Shallow Starry River浅末星河Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1.1kReads6.7Score103Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book, it's a really good short story, "The Forced Love of an Older Man," haha, it's really good! The female lead's true feelings are all very sweet, it's a great read and definitely worth recommending.

2. 52 重 Reborn at the Betrothal Banquet, the Scumbag Crown Prince Calls Me Little Imperial Aunt 重生赐婚宴，渣男太子喊我小皇婶 Little Fan小扇Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + second male lead takes the lead + marriage before love + mutual healing + the scumbag gets his comeuppance] Shen Yao was the orphaned daughter of a general. The emperor took pity on her and offered to arrange her marriage. In her previous life, Shen Yao married the Crown Prince, Xie Jingchu. She endured endless humiliation in the Eastern Palace, yet overheard Xie Jingchu sneer in private, “She forced me to marry her. She deserves everything she gets.” Heartbroken, Shen Yao a 12.2kReads8.1Score10kShelves

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   Who understands?! This novel, *Reborn and Forced into Marriage, the Scumbag Crown Prince Calls Me Little Imperial Aunt*, is absolutely insane! 💥 The female lead, Shen Yao, misjudged the Crown Prince in her past life, suffering heartbreak to the point of despair! Reborn, she decisively chooses Prince Jing, initiating a mutual redemption! ✨ The Crown Prince is filled with regret, facing a gruesome end! 🔥 [Double Rebirth + Second Male Lead's Rise to Power + Arranged Marriage to Love + Mutual Redemption] In her past life, she suffered humiliation in the Eastern Palace, only Prince Jing offered a helping hand; in this life, a forced marriage banquet, Shen Yao's declaration of "I love Prince Jing," rewrites her destiny! Highly recommended for those who love stories of revenge against scumbags and heart-wrenching tales of love after revenge! Watch how an orphan girl, with Prince Jing's help, makes a comeback and utterly crush the scumbag Crown Prince! 👊 The plot is incredibly engaging; you won't regret reading it! ️

3. 53 执 Relentless Entanglement 执缠 Five-Thousand-Year-Old Salted Fish五千年咸鱼Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted [Modern Woman in Ancient Times + Not Both Pure + Take by Force + Possessive Obsession + Farming in the Beginning + Many Male Side Characters Like the Heroine, Enter with Caution if That Bothers You…] Before setting out on his campaign, Xiao Gongtai repeatedly made Ji Yin promise she would wait for him to return, and wait for him to come back to Qingshi County and marry her. Ji Yin agreed to everything. Half a year later, Xiao Gongtai returned victorious. Instead of going to the capital to rep 5.1kReads8.8Score323Shelves

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   In the first book, the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and forces himself on her. Later, he promises her that he will let her go if she gives birth to his child. After giving birth to a son, the female lead leaves before even finishing her postpartum confinement. The male lead, holding his son, watches her retreating figure and blames her for being heartless. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] In the last book, the female lead is forced to give birth to a daughter by the male lead. The female lead never gets close to her daughter, so the male lead has to raise her alone.

4. 54 清 After the Cool Beauty Ran Away, the Mad Crown Prince Saw Red 清冷美人逃跑后，疯批太子急红眼 Shui Yangyang水央央Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A cool, gentle beauty X a possessive, deranged crown prince In her previous life, Nan Zhi was hit by a car while running away, then transmigrated to ancient times. She thought she’d live a peaceful life, but who could have known… The crown prince brought a beauty back with him. Everyone in the Eastern Palace said she’d climbed her way into his favor, but no one knew she didn’t want to climb that high. All she wanted was to escape. After her first escape attempt failed, the crown prince grabbed h 5.6kReads8.9Score360Shelves
5. 55 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score183Shelves
6. 56 我 I Won the Harem With My Beauty 我凭美貌在后宫躺赢了 Ningning Lingqi柠柠零七零Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + slice-of-life harem intrigue + satisfying revenge + ruthless heroine + lovestruck male lead + not pure + devoted love later] Content warnings at the end! Gu Lingwen dies unexpectedly and meets a clumsy beginner System. The two are stranded in a cruel feudal era, trembling with fear. They can return to the modern world only by completing the final assigned mission… There are only two ways to finish the mission: start a rebellion or fight for power in the harem. Underach 3.7kReads8.5Score241Shelves

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   The story revolves around an older man and a younger woman. The female lead directly tells the emperor, disliking the male lead's age and frailty, which is quite bold. The male lead is lecherous and enjoys shrewish and capricious women. The female lead, focused on completing her mission, prioritizes her beauty and only wants to go home. Highly recommended! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

7. 57 快 Quick Transmigration: The Crowd-Favorite Cannon Fodder Is Pursued by the Male Lead Again 快穿：万人迷炮灰又被男主倒追了 Song of the Green Mountains青山吟Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted A story about a heart-stealing woman who leaves a trail of broken hearts. Not a strong heroine story or a wish-fulfillment story. The heroine is a Mary Sue, and every male lead and supporting male character falls for her at first sight because she’s breathtakingly beautiful! P.S. Women are held to saintly standards, while men are held to the standards of scoundrels. If this isn’t your cup of tea, please don’t click in. (The worlds mentioned in the blurb will all appear in the story, but not nece 1.7kReads8.1Score130Shelves
8. 58 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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   ①🍑 Arranged marriage to fall in love + daily life raising a child. The female protagonist transmigrates to an unfamiliar ancient world, with a father who is a fifth-rank official and a mother who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. Originally, she thought she could live a carefree life in this life. However, she didn't expect to be tricked by a five-year-old boy at a banquet. She was forced to marry his father, and from then on, the grudge between the two grew bigger. The female protagonist looked at the chicken leg that was stolen and complained to her husband: "Your son is unfilial!" The five-year-old boy looked at the chicken leg that was taken back and complained to his grandmother: "Grandma, your daughter-in-law doesn't know how to love children." ②🍑 The female protagonist transmigrates to Dream of the Red Chamber and becomes Daiyu's stepmother. She doesn't care if her husband is old or not; his daughter is Lin Daiyu, and he is someone who will die sooner or later. She inherits his property and child.

9. 59 先 A Marriage First, Love Later: The Ning Family’s Young Uncle’s Journey to Spoiling His Wife 先婚后爱宁家小叔的宠妻之路 Shi Shuyi诗书一Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + traditional historical romance] Shu Yi’s cousin steals her fiancé. No matter, she doesn’t love him anyway, so she’ll let them be together. But what’s wrong with that scoundrel? He refuses to break off the engagement no matter what, and even declares his deep love for her in public. Shu Yi finds him utterly repulsive. Luckily, the powerful young uncle of the Ning family agrees to help her end the engagement 3.8kReads8.6Score425Shelves

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   The story revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, coupled with an age gap. The female protagonist discovers her fiancé is having an affair and only wants to break off the engagement. However, she finds that the engagement cannot be broken off, so she has no choice but to marry someone with great power, instantly becoming her fiancé's aunt.

10. 60 春 Spring Tide and Evening Rain Come Swiftly [Scheming for the Throne] 春潮带雨晚来急【谋君】 Xuan Ningduoduo萱柠duoduoAncient Romance323k WordsOngoing A sweet, well-behaved girl on the surface, but a defiant rebel underneath × a seemingly proper, truly old-fashioned, patriarchal emperor who is older than her Female pursuer, male pursued [A big age gap + an unconventional take on coercive romance + a love that begins with emotional blackmail and breaking into someone’s home to take what you want] Xu Zhuoyu was kept as a political hostage in the palace from childhood and raised by the Empress Dowager. As the days went by, her feelings for the em 845Reads8.1Score114Shelves

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    Superb Older Man and Younger Woman

11. 61 鱼 Fish in the Mood 鱼色 Xuan Ningduoduo萱柠duoduoAncient Romance447k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it’ll go up (also known as: After Being Forced into the Palace as a Consort, I Became the Emperor’s Personal Family Counselor) [Large Age Gap + Love Grows Over Time + Slow-Burn Romance] Synopsis One: At the beginning: “Hah. Women are nothing but gifts sent by the Empress.” Midway through: “You are still in the prime of your life. You should live as freely as you wish. When I am gone, I will set you free.” The night before the final chapter: “You’re just hoping I’ll d 2.8kReads8.1Score219Shelves
12. 62 去 I Left the Father but Kept the Child, and Now the Era's Big Shot Is Losing His Mind 去父留子后，年代大佬急红了眼 Su Ranjiu酥染玖Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Gu Nanyin was betrayed by a scumbag. He and her cousin conspired to seize her family's fortune and have her killed. After being reborn, she took revenge on the scumbag and the shameless woman, making sure they paid dearly. But she'd stopped trusting men. Still, since her family was wealthy, she needed an heir to inherit the family business someday. As for the child's father, she chose the honest man who'd been caught up in the scumbag and her cousin's scheme along with her 2.4kReads8.8Score209Shelves

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    1 She didn't expect Gu Jingxi to be so easy to talk to. After all, he was an old man, nearly thirty years old, and in a few years he would be someone's grandfather, so he was quite easygoing.

13. 63 别 The Other Concubine Crawled into the Grand Tutor’s Arms, Weeping 别家小妾，钻进太傅怀里哭唧唧 September Loves Barbecue爱吃烤肉的九月Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Age gap + sweet romance + restrained, proper, celibate male lead + sweet, money-loving female lead] Yao Niang never imagined that one day she would become entangled with the powerful Grand Tutor next door, a widower for many years. After all, she was a concubine in the Pei household! The timid concubine endured humiliation to meet him in secret, terrified that her master might discover them one day… 1.6kReads7.9Score162Shelves

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    It's really good-looking, and the concept is novel too.

14. 64 娇 The Sweet, Beloved Consort Who Bewitches Hearts 娇娇宠妃惑人心 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Not a pure couple; he dotes on her exclusively later on; a little palace intrigue; the heroine is a master flirt; story complete] She transmigrated from the modern world. Quirky and clever, she was also a brilliant actress. Emperor Shengwu could govern with effortless command, bring peace and stability to the realm, and win battles from a thousand miles away, striking fear across the four seas. He was an emperor who held all power in his hands and ruled over all beneath the heavens. Yun Mengq 54.3kReads9.3Score6.6kShelves

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    It's a great watch. The age gap and unique style set it apart from other time-travel stories. The female lead uses her charm to seduce the emperor, and then, guided by the system, they return to the modern world and have a very loving relationship.

15. 65 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    These are all settings for older men marrying younger women.

16. 66 千 A Thousand Thousand Songs! 千千阙歌！ Beyond the Rules不止逾矩Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The free-spirited new Best Actress and the gentle, jade-like, genuinely upright official A twelve-year age gap, and an old flame rekindled At twenty-two, Shen Shujin became the youngest person in history to win two Best Actress awards for her very first film. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. She promptly kicked the director who tried to exploit her into the hospital. After that, she was blacklisted no matter what she did. Wherever she went, people called her a celebrity with powerful b 750Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    😍The female lead's father and the male lead were comrades who fought in the war and later sacrificed their lives for their country. After the male lead ascended the throne, he met the female lead and learned that she was not doing well. Initially, he planned to find her a husband, but then realized that no one was as suitable as himself. He cleared away all the obstacles the female lead would encounter after entering the palace and decisively brought her in.👏👏 😓On the day of the second male lead's wedding, he ran away. After being ridiculed, the female lead married the second male lead's father, who was also the male lead. The male lead initially treated the female lead like a little girl, but his feelings changed over time. Later, the second male lead's foolish actions led to his demise.🌺

17. 67 凭 The Lady I Won Fair and Square: The Marquis Loves Her to Bits! 凭本事抢来的夫人，侯爷他超爱！ Xi Han习含Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted “A guaranteed sweet romance + delicate noblewoman vs. rough marquis + marriage first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + the hero fights to win her back + the second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium.” Her first marriage ended in tragedy. When Lin Yueming married into the marquis’s household, she had little hope for married life. But once she entered the Marquis of Wu’an’s residence, she found a kind mother-in-law, a loving husband, and an affectionate sister-in-law. Her days 18.4kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    I don't care what you think, the Marquis is determined to take him home! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

18. 68 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This book has a fantastic pace; the content is tightly packed, and you can't stop reading from chapter to chapter. The writing is humorous and witty, with many dialogues that will have you laughing out loud, while the occasional touching moments will bring tears to your eyes. This perfect balance is so comfortable to read.

19. 69 人 Middle-Aged Man: My Lovely Wife Is Just Young 人到中年：娇妻她只不过岁数小 Summer Always Brings an Echo夏日必有回音Urban712k WordsCompleted At forty, Xiao Zhenglong had a pretty relaxed outlook. He’d been married and had a daughter. He’d been in love, and it hadn’t meant much. His position wasn’t especially high, but in Hong City, he wasn’t exactly a nobody. As the youngest son in the family, he had older brothers to carry on the family line and older sisters to bring honor to the family. He could just enjoy life with his brothers, live freely, and settle scores as they came. That seemed like a pretty good way to spend his life. Why 10.8kReads8.4Score578Shelves

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20. 70 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.7kReads9.1Score700Shelves

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    The male lead is a few years older than the female lead, and he's the Grand Tutor, like a father figure to her. It's super sweet!

21. 71 养 The Aloof Emperor I Raised Spoils His Stunning, Mischievous Little Wife 养成系清冷皇帝娇宠绝色小作精 Golden Silver银子金灿灿Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue, white lotus, taking by force] When her monthly cycle began, the ruler of the land himself bent down to change and wash her clothes. He sheltered her from wind and rain, clearing away every obstacle and trouble in her path. Under the emperor's attentive care, He Miao grew up to be breathtakingly beautiful, the fairest among women, and the young gentlemen of the capital all coveted her. When she came of age for marriage, he personally sent her off as a bride. But la 13Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    1. On her wedding day, the heir of the Marquis's mansion ran away from the ceremony, and the female lead immediately switched husbands and married her future father-in-law, the Marquis of Changxing. She became the Marquis's wife. (Arranged marriage, love later) 2. A mischievous girl transmigrated into a book as a cannon fodder female supporting character, and tried to win over the female lead's father. (Arranged marriage, love later) 3. A 16-year age gap, a nurturing story. The female lead was pampered by the male lead, who personally sent her off to her wedding, and then regretted it.

22. 72 都 Everyone Is Searching for the Woman His Majesty Hid Outside the Palace 都在找陛下藏宫外的女人 Jin Yi妗一Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted (An old flame reignited # A powerful man humbly begging for love # Age gap # Palace and household intrigue # After getting together with the heroine, the hero never touches the other women in his harem) In the twentieth year of the Zhaoqing era, Empress Jiang died of illness at Changle Palace. With her dying breath, she took Jiang Zhi's hand and told her to marry the emperor, so she would be protected by imperial power. The girl, not yet fifteen, shrank back like a frightened bird and stared in 18.9kReads7.3Score2.1kShelves

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    In the first book, Jiang Zhi's aunt is the Empress. Before her death, the Empress entrusts Jiang Zhi to the Emperor, requesting that he marry Jiang Zhi as his Empress. As they spend time together, the Emperor and Jiang Zhi develop feelings for each other, and in the end, the Emperor marries Jiang Zhi. From then on, the Emperor loves only her.

23. 73 侯 The Orphaned Daughter's Path to Glory 侯府孤女的荣华路 Yang Chenxue扬尘雪Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted [Age-gap warning: the heroine is sexually inexperienced, the hero is not; after meeting her, he is devoted to her alone] Gu Jin is the orphaned daughter of the late Marquis Yongding. She lost both parents at a young age and, unloved by her grandmother, grew up struggling to get by in the marquis's household. She had hoped for a peaceful life and a safe marriage, but someone schemed against her, and she ended up in the hands of the emperor, a man who stood above all others... Fortunately, the emp 4.9kReads8.9Score506Shelves
24. 74 丈 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年，守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 28.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    The older man and younger woman couple is incredibly sweet.

25. 75 宰 The Chancellor Is Hard to Flirt With: Cold in Public, Wild with Desire in Private 宰辅不经撩，人前清冷人后欲又野 Clear Grain Knows Autumn清禾知秋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [For all the aunties out there, come on in] [Once the older, powerful minister discovers the pleasures of the bedroom, he spoils his wife without restraint] Ling Wanqiu was the laughingstock of the capital’s elite. Everyone said she was a complete idiot. At a flower-viewing banquet, her half-sister and fiancé led the crowd in humiliating her, and she was literally laughed to death. When she opened her eyes again, someone else had taken over her body: a modern socialite academy owner and queen of 66.3kReads7.3Score7.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend this! The female lead is a sweet and innocent wife, while the male lead is a powerful minister who breaks his vows and spoils her endlessly. It's a really good read!

26. 76 绕 A Figure Wreathed in Flowers 绕花身 Tiger Fallen Among the Roses虎落蔷薇Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted A love story between the young Wang Anshi and his younger cousin. Huanqing is the only daughter of an official family in Bianjing. Pampered and discerning, she turns down a marriage proposal from her extraordinarily gifted cousin Anshi, who has come from Linchuan. The distinguished top-ranked jinshi, Wang Jiefu, is humiliated by her as a poor relative trying to freeload, and leaves to take up an official post in Huainan. Three years later, after her family suffers a calamity, Huanqing returns to 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is about Wang Anshi, the prime minister, and his younger cousin.

27. 77 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    ① Witness how the female protagonist rises to become the darling of the court. ② The female protagonist, Shen Qingci, not only possesses a stunning beauty that can captivate at first glance, but also harbors extraordinary talent—she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, can offer advice on court politics, and even has some knowledge of military strategy. When she first entered the palace, many people thought she was just a pretty face who rose to power based on her looks. However, she shattered the rumors with a stunning palace banquet dance, and after being questioned by the court officials, she silenced the entire court with a treatise on governing the country.

28. 78 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 5.9kReads8.9Score502Shelves
29. 79 穿 Transmigrated to the Apocalypse: A Tough Woman and Mother 穿越之末世女彪悍为母 Huachao Baiyu花朝白榆Female-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + transmigration into a book + strong female lead + Qing dynasty + Ming dynasty + Song dynasty + Republican era + period drama + cannon fodder + female supporting character + raising children + adorable kids + face-slapping + palace intrigue + household intrigue...] Wan Shijiao was trapped in a desperate situation at the end of the world. With the last of her supernatural powers, she charged at the zombie king and blew herself up, taking him down with her. She thought she was wel 1.1kReads7.2Score129Shelves

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    An older man and a younger woman. The female lead is Lin Ruhai's concubine, possessing extraordinary martial arts skills; she'll fight at any moment (*´I`*)❤️. She has two sons and a daughter. She fought Jia Min, and after Jia Min's death, she was elevated to the position of principal wife due to her merit in saving the emperor.

30. 80 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a sweet and doting romance novel. The male lead spoils the female lead, and their child is incredibly cute and adorable. The emperor, who's also her boss, immediately bestows upon her a concubine rank, showers her with affection, and dotes on her and their child.

31. 81 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    An older man and a younger woman, an unexpected pregnancy, the female lead is a docile girl, the male lead is extremely powerful and henpecked.

32. 82 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Waiting to Become a Widow and Raising Daiyu 红楼：坐等守寡，抚养黛玉 Grape Sangshen葡萄桑甚Female-Channel Fanfiction553k WordsCompleted “The Jia family are no good, sister. You shouldn’t get into that sedan chair!” And so a fine private sedan chair appeared before Daiyu. “They’re just a bunch of spoiled brats, and they still have the nerve to brag? How shameless!” Baoyu, who was about to take her hand, was kicked away out of nowhere. “That old lady is so hypocritical. If you care about Daiyu, why didn’t you even bring her a welcoming gift?” Jia Mu winced and dug into her private savings to give Daiyu a gift. Daiyu likes her 5.4kReads9.1Score690Shelves
33. 83 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 75.6kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
34. 84 帝 The Emperor Chases His Wife: Where Did My Little Empress Go? 帝王追妻朕的小皇后哪里逃 Resilient Dodder Flower坚强的菟丝花Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted Only her, bearing a child, the pursuit of a wife, an older man chasing his wife, and an emperor bowing his head in submission. The emperor held absolute power and controlled the court, while the harem was peaceful. The one person he could never handle was his little consort. Lu Qingyu, who had grown up with her childhood sweetheart, believed she would spend her life with General Wei. Unexpectedly, the emperor, who had not entered the harem for years, forcibly brought her into the palace. His fea 5.5kReads5.2Score456Shelves

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    🌈🌈An older man and a younger woman, the powerful emperor conquers the court, yet finds solace only in the young concubine. The concubine, who has a childhood sweetheart, is chosen by the emperor to become his concubine. Knowing that imperial favor is unstable, she never truly reciprocates, even going so far as to conspire with her childhood sweetheart to poison the emperor in a plot to rebel, all to protect herself and her child. The emperor, however, cannot bring himself to be cruel to the young concubine, forgiving her time and again, only to argue repeatedly. It remains to be seen who will ultimately submit.

35. 85 丞 The Chancellor Helped Him, and He Repaid Him by Kidnapping His Daughter 丞相助他，他不做人将人女儿偷了 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Innocent, beautiful legitimate daughter + scheming, calculating older man + love at first sight + mild coercion + devoted couple] Heroine: 16, male lead: 28 With her father and brothers thrown into prison, Mu Wanzhu has no choice but to beg people to save them. She turns to her fiancé, only to have him call off their engagement. In the end, an old family friend advises her to plead before the emperor beneath the palace walls. The emperor refuses to see her. She thinks there's no hope, but then 11.7kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    [A pure and beautiful legitimate daughter + a cunning and scheming older man + love at first sight + a touch of forceful acquisition + both are virgins] The female lead is 16, the male lead is 28. With her father and brothers imprisoned, Mu Wanzhu has no choice but to seek help to save them. She begs her fiancé, only to be rejected. Finally, with the guidance of her uncle, she goes to the emperor to plead for an audience. The emperor refuses to see her. Just when she thinks all hope is lost, a handsome man in a dragon robe pins her to the dragon bed, his eyes filled with lust. He grabs her chin, "The Prime Minister's crime, according to the law, deserves execution!" Mu Wanzhu cries and begs him not to kill her father and brothers. He buries his head in the crook of her neck and gently kisses her, "The Prime Minister's crime can be great or small... It all depends on what Miss Mu does..."

36. 86 农 The Farmer's Sweet, Spoiled Bride 农家甜宠小娇娘 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted Whether he was a village hooligan in Yushui Village, the Marquis Weiyi who successfully led a rebellion, or later the founding emperor, Li Chengda always cherished his little wife, Jiao Jiao, as the most precious treasure in his hands and the best girl in the world. 567Reads9.1Score100Shelves
37. 87 元 The Trueborn Daughter 元嫡 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Li Qingluan, the only daughter of a mighty general, was at the age when girls first blossomed, gentle and lovely. On a warm afternoon, her radiant smile shone like a ray of sunlight into Emperor Liu Heng's heart, making this middle-aged man, cold and distant since childhood, realize for the first time that a woman could be so charming and adorable. But the girl before him was clearly still so young. The shy, tender way she said, “Your Majesty,” made his heart flutter despite himself... Many year 3.8kReads8.7Score309Shelves
38. 88 铁 The Ironclad General Hides a Beauty 铁夫藏娇 Linglong Jiang玲珑绛Ancient Romance486k WordsCompleted She was the cherished daughter of the Grand Tutor, blessed with peerless beauty and a quick, bookish mind. But one night, the Zhuang family was slaughtered. Forced to flee to the countryside, she hid her face and lived in obscurity, eventually marrying a blacksmith ten years her senior. On their wedding night, she got drunk, and her breathtaking beauty was finally revealed. He grabbed her by the throat, his aura murderous. “Who are you? Tell me the truth, or don’t blame me for giving you a divo 40Reads6.5Score—Shelves
39. 89 威 My Mighty Husband: Little Wife, Please Let Me Go 威武夫君：小娘子求放过 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted The story of a sweet, gentle young wife and her mighty husband. Yao Yuner never imagined she'd marry a butcher, let alone one more than ten years her senior... As the days pass, the secrets hidden behind the two of them gradually come to light. What fate awaits this couple, who have stood by each other through poverty? Two tile-roofed rooms, a little fenced courtyard, promises made beneath an apricot tree. A blood-soaked hero, a twist of fate, hands clasped together through bitter and sweet. A f 247Reads8.2Score—Shelves
40. 90 吾 My Wife, Afu 吾妻阿福 Where Will My Beloved Go伊人何归Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted [Reborn × Marriage First, Love Later] [Clingy, affectionate beauty vs. refined and elegant noble minister] Yuan Shujin (Yuan Afu) was lovely and charming, adored by her father and brothers from childhood, and born into a distinguished family. But one mistaken choice of lover cost her father and brothers their lives. Her sincere affection had been nothing but a tool for someone else, and in the end, she took her own life on a lonely night. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the y 2.6kReads8.9Score343Shelves
41. 91 娇 Cherished and Adored 娇宠 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance773k WordsCompleted She is a princess of the fallen dynasty, and the cherished darling of his heart. He destroyed her kingdom, killed the man she loved, and drove her parents to their deaths… 4kReads8.5Score274Shelves
42. 92 重 Reborn: The Concubine Refuses to Enter the Household 重生之妾不入府 A Five-Million-Dollar Daydream五百万的白日梦Ancient Romance702k WordsCompleted [Older man and younger wife + reborn + no angst in this historical romance + lighthearted comedy + plenty of scenes for the supporting cast + active author] In her previous life, her family was convicted of a crime, and her fiancé broke off their engagement. Through a twist of fate, Song Yuzhu became the concubine of her former fiancé's father! Watching her former fiancé marry and have children, living in perfect harmony with his wife, she couldn't help but grow resentful and blame the heavens. 934Reads8.7Score106Shelves

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    ① An older man marrying a younger woman: The female protagonist marries her ex-husband's uncle. He has a bad reputation and is disliked because of a scar on his face, but he treats the female protagonist very well and can confidently support her, allowing her to do what she wants.

43. 93 错 After Flirting with the Crown Prince by Mistake, the Little Fool Is Spoiled by Kangxi 错撩太子后，小笨蛋被康熙宠上天 Yu Heng毓珩Ancient Romance138k WordsOngoing [Kangxi’s long-dormant passion catches fire + Alternate Qing dynasty + Airheaded beauty + Once he falls for her, he dotes on her alone + The Nine Princes’ succession struggle + Raising children in the later chapters] By name, Shen Zhi Zhi was a spy sent into the palace by Yin Jiu. In reality, she was a silly girl who cared only about eating, drinking, and having fun. Her mission was to seduce Fourth Prince Yin Zhen, but by a twist of fate, she ended up flirting with the Crown Prince instead. The 415Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The old house of Emperor Kangxi caught fire. The male lead and female lead are significantly different in age; the female lead is very cute, and the male lead dotes on her.

44. 94 丰 Ten Years After the Curvy Beauty's Death, the Emperor Loses Control and Kisses Her Passionately 丰腴美人死十年帝王失控人后猛亲 She Has Someone in Her Heart她有心上人Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + groveling pursuit of a wife + a powerful man bowing to love + a self-serving, spoiled beauty] Jiang Xizhu had always known she could never measure up to Jiang Wanning. She was born alluring and voluptuous, but could never match Jiang Wanning’s cool, aloof charm. They were twins, but because Jiang Xizhu was born feet first, she was sent away to a country estate to fend for herself. When it came time to marry, she was given the disgraced crown prince Ji 8.8kReads5.5Score930Shelves

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    This is a must-read! The female protagonist transmigrates ten years into the future, her former rivals have all aged, while she's in her prime—it's incredibly satisfying. It's a story of deep imperial love; the emperor has been thinking of her for years. Despite a ten-year age gap, it's a fantastic read, highly recommended!

45. 95 香 A Wife Sweet as Jade 香妻如玉 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Ningxiang never imagined she would marry an old man. But she did. And after marrying him, she just happened to meet a handsome young man. Unable to resist his charms, Ningxiang dumped the old man at home and ran off with the young man. 934Reads7.2Score100Shelves
46. 96 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The couple has a six-year age gap. This is a historical romance. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently observes her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a traitor, he stands up for her, presenting a marriage certificate to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him, for though she lives in turmoil. "With you in this life, even in war and turmoil, it is a prosperous world."

47. 97 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Became the Flirtatious Side Character Who Abused the Down-and-Out Prince 睁眼！成虐待落魄皇子的轻浮女配 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama “Reborn as a Flirtatious Widow, I Tormented My Younger Brother-in-Law Until He Ascended the Throne” is now streaming. Prince Ding, Xiao Nanshen, was the Great Xuan's God of War. But people close to him set him up, leaving him gravely wounded and disabled, then pursued him. When poison reached his brain, his subordinate disguised him as a long-lost younger brother and brought him home to hide him. The subordinate died of his injuries, and Xiao Nanshen found himself face-to-face wi 46kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves

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    After transmigrating into a novel, Shen Ning faces a disastrous start: her deceased husband hasn't been buried, she's dressed in bright colors and fawning over the still-scholarly male lead, and there are even people on the way to arrest and interrogate her. Her family is also incredibly poor. But she's determined to enjoy life and change her fate. For financial freedom and survival, she plans to latch onto Xiao Nanchen's powerful connections, pretending not to know his true identity.

48. 98 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.9kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    An older man and a younger woman, ten years apart in age, lead a sweet, flirtatious, and hilarious relationship. A female doctor, buried alive in a coffin, discovers the handsome man can still be saved, and can't stop laughing.

49. 99 穿 The Laid-Back Heroine Who Wound Up in the Cultivation World 穿到修仙界里的咸鱼女主 lx Freshlx鲜Ancient Romance234k WordsOngoing [The aloof, cunning, and obsessive number-one cultivator in the cultivation world vs. a funny, overworked office drone of a transmigrated heroine who just wants to laze around] Devoted couple + master and disciple + cultivation + transmigration + happy ending Li Xunxun is a clever, beautiful, adorable (clear-eyed and foolish) college student who never imagined she would die from staying up too late. It was such a pathetic way to go. After she transmigrated to the cultivation world, she had to fa 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A two-thousand-year-old master vs. A 16-year-old lazy disciple

50. 100 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 36.8kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    The forbidden sweetness of a father-son boyfriend! His possessiveness, like an old house on fire, is so adorable. Come and witness the crazy love history beneath the refined mask! ① The Grand Tutor grabbed her wrist and pressed her against the library, his fingertips brushing against her lips as he chuckled: "You've called me 'Master' wrong for ten years? Then from today onwards, I'll teach you to call me 'Husband' again." ② The scholar blocked her in the woodshed, using a ruler to lift her chin: "Seven children have already called me 'Father,' when will my wife let me taste the flavor of 'Stepmother'?" ③ The stepson caught the CEO pinning her down on the piano and kissing her, his fingertips tracing her lips as he chuckled: "You still have to pretend to be reserved in front of your stepson?" ④ The top scholar tore her dress on their wedding night, his eyes reddening: "I've endured for ten years; to pretend to be a gentleman on our wedding night would be hypocrisy."

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