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

1. 201 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin Lady × Possessive, Yandere Heir] Intense possessiveness, drawn-out push and pull, both leads' first love, sweet romance, happy ending. She entered the Duke's mansion at the age of five. Patient and discreet, she was always cautious in everything she did. Yet her striking beauty and refined, otherworldly scholarly bearing made others jealous and resentful. The Duchess feared she would attract her precious son's attention. She secretly set a trap at the girl's coming- 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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   Haha, the male lead raised her as his wife, but the female lead chose someone else to marry, and he went crazy.

2. 202 凰 The Phoenix's Destiny Shines Upon the Heavens 凰命耀天 Loves Egg Tea爱吃蛋茶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Happy ending (a love story between the regent of northern Yan and a young woman from the south) From the curled-up ridge ornament on the roof, he saw blood smeared across the ground below the Star-Picking Tower. His former deputy general, now the emperor of Western Xia, was sitting in a pool of blood, holding Yin Tong'er in her red wedding dress. His face was ashen, and his hair had turned white. “Tong'er...” Lu Zhenzhi stepped into the blood. “Ji Zhao, get out.” “She’s mine!” Gong Beixun roared 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   (A domineering and protective father! Eighteen-year age gap! Overbearing and unreasonable! [Shy]) The Regent, the Ninth Prince [admiration][admiration] He gives her fatherly and brotherly love and favoritism, and also provides him with immense protection and support. The plot is relatively light, with less angst and a faster pace. The Regent and his eighteen-year-younger wife are devoted to each other. He is the sole focus of his affections! The male lead is 196cm tall, and the female lead is 160cm. He is 34 years old, and she is 16. The female lead is very strong, of noble birth, and powerful. (Images of the male and female leads are for reference.)

3. 203 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.5kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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   The opening is high-energy, instantly captivating the reader! 🔥🔥🔥 To save her father and brothers, the female lead, Mo Yuan, enters the rumored sinister and ruthless Prime Minister's mansion, directly confronting the powerful Prime Minister Yan Jingchen. The male lead appears aloof and noble, but is actually cunning and scheming. His words, "My bed is cold in winter," push the female lead to the brink, thus setting the stage for this complex web of love and hate. Sparks fly between them, their emotions intensifying amidst the vortex of power struggles. Highly recommended, it's impossible to put down!

4. 204 迟 Mr. Zhou, Better Late Than Never (Popular Short Drama Now Airing) 迟来的周先生《同名短剧热播中》 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted The published edition of Marrying Your Ex-Fiancé's Uncle! Childhood sweethearts who grew to loathe each other, Jian Cheng went from being Zhou Yufeng's cherished one to a mere inconvenience. In his story, she became a vicious, scheming woman, the villainess. Later, they broke off their engagement. Everyone waited for her to become a laughingstock, but she turned around and married her former fiancé's uncle: a noble, untouchable man no one dared lay a finger on. Jian Cheng once saved Zhou Tingyan 18.8kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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   An older man marrying a younger woman, both are virgins + cunningly outwitting a scumbag boyfriend + doting on the older man's wife + a sweet romance with a very high rating.

5. 205 侧 The Side Consort Is Winning Without Lifting a Finger 侧妃她躺赢了 The Queen Returns女王归来Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby + Household Intrigue] It seems people who transmigrate never have to worry about getting married. She arrived and the problem was already taken care of. She had been a modern-day office drone, working nine to five and staying up late for five years until she had finally saved enough for a down payment on a house. But before she could settle on a place, she got caught up in a wave of transmigration and wound up in the unfamiliar Great Xia Kingdom. H 2.5kReads9.2Score255Shelves

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   A very heartwarming ancient romance novel. Those looking for something to read can give it a try.

6. 206 将 The General’s Little Green Tea Wife 将军的绿茶小娇妻 Third Princess of the Chen Family陈家三公主Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted Transmigration + sweet romance + household intrigue + strong heroine After transmigrating, a modern fashion designer becomes a female reaper on the northwestern battlefield. She joins forces with the cold-faced general Dong Yuanhao, using her wit and intelligence to sweep aside every obstacle. “General, let's get a divorce, shall we?” He says, “Wherever you go, I'll follow. I can even marry into your family...” She tears into her mother-in-law and exposes the two-faced green tea. He takes her li 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She was seventeen, he was twenty-three. One drunken night, she became his wife. Watch how the young wife outsmarts the older man's mistress!

7. 207 狱 Bearing a Child in Prison, I Am Doted on by My Convict Husband 狱中留子，被流犯夫君宠上天 Cola Lemon Tea可乐宁檬茶Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The animated series and the live-action audiobook on Tomato Listen have launched. Come watch and listen [Double purity + devoted love + no angst + heartwarming. A story of mutual companionship and healing, as a pair rise from exiles to the very top.] After the man she loved was assassinated, Mu Xijin, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, had planned to spend the rest of her life alone. But one misstep left her at the mercy of her elder sister, who forced her to conceive 16.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
8. 208 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 9.9kReads8.6Score610Shelves
9. 209 差 Only Six Years Apart 差六岁而已 Jiangjiang Evening Rain江江暮雨Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [A younger man, six years her junior, makes repeated attempts and finally wins over his straight-laced older sister figure. A sweet, realistic romance.] Realistic! Realistic! Realistic! The first time Zhou Rang confessed, Li Yang said, “What are you thinking? I'm your teacher.” The second time Zhou Rang confessed, Li Yang said, “You brat, we're six years apart.” Before Zhou Rang could confess a third time, Li Yang ran away. Li Yang ran away!!! Zhou Rang isn't a Buddhist, but he keeps going 970Reads8.8Score100Shelves
10. 210 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 31kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
11. 211 娇 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 55.8kReads9.0Score7kShelves

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    There's an 11-year age gap; the male lead is the Prince of Jiangnan, and the female lead is his mistress. [Thinking]

12. 212 我 My Proud and Talented Lady of the Marquis’s Manor 我的侯府傲娇才娘子 When Bai Ze Arrives白泽来时Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I Just Transmigrated and Picked Up a Proud Marquis Household Heiress” and “One Female Lead” Food gives life continuity. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song give it charm. A little wealth, fame, and success give it grandeur. Gu Zhengyan transmigrated and unexpectedly won first place in a poetry competition. He even married a young lady from a marquis’s household, only for the furious marquis to throw them both out. Gu Zhengyan took his wife back to his impoverish 31.7kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    *Single female lead, no harem, lots of sweet romance, lighthearted storyline in the beginning, action-packed later, well-written and logically coherent.

13. 213 冲 You Dared Divorce the Matriarch Who Married You for Good Fortune? Go Cry to Another Family! 冲喜主母都敢休，改冲别家哭去吧 Cherry Red Matchmaker樱桃红娘子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Yanyan married into the Earl's household to bring good fortune, and the young lord, who had been on the brink of death, recovered. But then the chancellor's daughter, who had nearly drowned, decided to steal her husband. Jiang Yanyan: “My husband survived because I married him to bring him good fortune.” The chancellor's daughter, the young lord, and her mother-in-law: “Hmph!” Fine, fine. You can't talk sense into someone determined to die, so let's get a divorce! But the young lord insist 2.5kReads8.6Score942Shelves
14. 214 御 The Censor's Playful Wife 御史大人的纨绔妻 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted He is a young censor, cold-faced and upright, who never gives anyone a kind word. She is a spoiled, pleasure-seeking young lady in Shengjing, always teasing cats and dogs. He is a trusted minister to two generations of emperors, while she is doted on by her parents. What happens when a man of such impeccable propriety meets a shameless woman? What happens when a woman with a serious weakness for handsome men meets a man of striking good looks? She was attracted to his looks on a whim, on a s 6kReads9.2Score745Shelves

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    The male lead is an imperial censor, and the female lead is a spoiled brat from a general's mansion. They've known each other since childhood [Note], and their story perfectly embodies the idea of ​​being attracted by looks, captivated by talent, and loyal to character [a masterpiece by Que Shi].

15. 215 半 A Pear Blossom Weighs Down the Crabapple 半边梨花压海棠 Chi Yi池疑Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Rugged common-born uncle emperor VS delicate, well-mannered young lady] Both are each other’s first and only partners. Male lead: 30. Female lead: 18. Ru Niang never imagined that, despite being known for her good manners and learning, she would marry a common-born emperor who had little but brute strength. She thought she was destined for a lonely life, but later discovered that their meeting was fate. Meng Shou never imagined he would marry a frail, gentle young woman. From then on, he never 144Reads—Score—Shelves

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    30 Years old and 18 years old.

16. 216 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    1. Help! This novel has an unbelievably powerful aftertaste! Dark political intrigue and forbidden love—the author portrays the struggles of human nature so realistically that every chapter's ending leaves you breathless! I've been thinking about the plot for a week now, and I simply can't resist sharing it with my best friend!

17. 217 绿 The Eighth Book by Green Tea Coffee 绿茶咖啡的第8本书 Green Tea Coffee绿茶咖啡Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominated World + Male Suitors Competing + All Male Leads Pure] Song Xiaoxiao wakes up with memories of her past life and discovers she has transmigrated into a book, into the body of the General's legitimate daughter in a female-dominated world! She's highborn, wants for nothing, and has a wonderful life. But there's bad news: her elder sister is the Emperor's illegitimate daughter. After ascending the throne, she'll exile the entire family, leaving them to freeze to death on the road! 511Reads7.2Score101Shelves

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    As an unfavored concubine's daughter, Sheng Rui single-handedly married the youngest Grand Secretary of the court. After marriage, she felt her life was quite comfortable; she had money and power. Although her husband was somewhat unrestrained in certain aspects, after a while, she began to enjoy it.

18. 218 霸 The Domineering Uncle Dotes on His Sweet Wife 霸道大叔宠甜妻 Half Joy半悦Modern Romance3.7M WordsCompleted Orphaned when her parents died, Qin Ning was raised by relatives who mistreated her. Unable to bear being poisoned, she ran away, only to be taken home by the ruthless young wolf, Han Junyu. Qin Ning works hard to repay Young Master Han for looking after her, but he says there are many ways to repay a debt, and he’ll let her choose the easiest one. Qin Ning whimpers, “Don’t be like this. I don’t understand!” The young master replies domineeringly, “People who don’t understand don’t date other pe 196Reads8.7Score112Shelves

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    ① On the day the female lead is reborn, her groom elopes with someone else. She immediately changes husbands and marries the groom's adoptive father. The male and female leads are 13 years apart in age. Initially, the male lead treats the female lead like a daughter, but later he falls for her. The male lead initially has erectile dysfunction, but later actively seeks treatment for the female lead. ② The female lead's parents die, and she is persecuted by relatives. She accidentally escapes into the male lead's car, where he helps her escape. Later, she learns that the male lead and the female lead's father were old friends. The male lead raises the female lead, helps her escape from her relatives, and reclaims her family's property. The male lead falls for the female lead first, and the female lead always calls him "Uncle Han."

19. 219 为 To Stay Alive, My Best Friend and I Ran Away Together 为了活命，我跟闺蜜一起跑 Xia Zhi夏止Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the same name is now streaming [Two female leads + marriage before love + fleeing while pregnant + coercive possessiveness + devoted to each other] Everyone says money is hard to earn and life is full of crap. Jiang Huaiyue and her best friend were on their way to film a melodramatic short when an accident sent them into a newly written script. The good news: she was a princess, and her best friend was the daughter of the prime minister. The bad news: they were both 3.2kReads8.5Score321Shelves
20. 220 囚 Imprisoned in Spring: The Cold, Aloof Powerful Official Breaks His Vows 囚春情：清冷权臣破戒后 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both are inexperienced + pregnant and on the run + an icy, powerful official brought low + she flees, he pursues] In the eighth year of Chengping, amid bitter cold and heavy snow, the entire Xie household was seized. Xie Jinhuai, the governor of Yangzhou, was sentenced to a brutal execution, and the rest of his family suffered as well. In the blink of an eye, Xie Zhi went from a governor’s daughter to a convicted slave. Just as she was about to be sold to a brothel, she summoned her c 7kReads9.1Score845Shelves

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    🌱🌱Second book: The female protagonist, who was pampered and spoiled, lost her family overnight and was about to be sent to a brothel. She begged him to take her away, but he ignored her and left. The female protagonist saw him again when she was running away. This time, he took her into his mansion. There was a big age difference between them!

21. 221 做 She Was Given as a Gift 做为礼物的她 Mei Li's Pen Name Is Mei Li梅莉的笔名是梅莉Ancient Romance3.3M WordsOngoing She was nothing more than a gift from the empress to the emperor, yet she became the last woman standing in the imperial harem. A sweet romance! (A short biography of Imperial Noble Consort Lingyi, amid the harem battles of the Qianlong reign. An attempt to unravel the mystery behind the Empress’s hair-cutting.) For readers who have experienced being loved. Not for those who cannot accept that other people have love in their lives, or for those expecting to see a lovesick doormat and believing i 450Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A brief biography of Consort Ling, who was sixteen years younger than Emperor Qianlong, is based on the theme of love itself. The infighting within the Qianlong Emperor's harem.

22. 222 成 After Becoming His Second Wife, I Brought the Duke Back to Life 成为续弦后，我把国公爷盘活了 Bi Xin笔鑫Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoman transmigrated into a book, becoming the male lead's second wife, a foolish woman destined to die young in a romance novel. The original owner was intellectually impaired, and on their wedding night, she drugged the male lead. She also listened to his stepmother and plotted to harm his son. In the end, the male lead tossed her straight into a den of beggars. Thinking of the original owner's tragic fate, Lin Xiaoman trembled with fear. But what could she do? By the time she woke up, th 1.6kReads8.0Score146Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring a second wife, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and raising children; a good read.

23. 223 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    The age difference is 6+ years. In the first book, the female lead's inner self is younger, but later she travels to ancient times, where the age difference is more than ten years.

24. 224 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 26.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
25. 225 深 Deeply Indulged 深入溺爱 Ning Rui柠芮Modern Romance314k WordsOngoing When Yuntang was ten, she met Ji Yansheng, a noble and elegant man of twenty-five. “I’ll take care of you from now on,” he told her. Those few simple words led to his family adopting the girl, and he became her uncle. Young and innocent, she fell for her uncle as he cared for her with tenderness and warmth. But the age gap stood between them. Though they loved each other, neither dared to say it aloud. And so their story began... A bittersweet romance, dear readers. Enjoy! 8Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Baby, this one! The female lead is adopted; she calls him "Second Uncle" during the day and "Sheng" at night! It's sweet and slightly angsty, really good, the forbidden love feeling is so addictive! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

26. 226 穿 Transmigrated to the Seventies: A Military Marriage Is Hard to Escape 穿越七零：军婚不好离 Qingqin清qinModern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In the 21st century, Lin Qingqing had a fever and somehow burned herself right out of existence. She transmigrated into the body of Lin Qingqing, a young woman from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in the 1970s. From the start, her family was being forced to relocate to the countryside. She also found herself with a military officer husband she had never even met. And that bargain husband had a first love he could never forget... Lin Qingqing, what the hell is this rotten f 6.2kReads8.4Score864Shelves

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    Both are good.

27. 227 撩 Tempting Desire: His Lordship Only Wants to Keep a Beauty Hidden Away 撩欲：大人只想金屋藏娇 January Nineteenth正月十九Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted [Also known as: Temptation: My Lord Only Wants to Keep His Beauty Hidden Away] [Marriage first, love later + husband’s long road to winning her back + sweet and angsty] “That young lady from the Wen family is eighteen, gentle and charming, poised and virtuous, well-read and gracious! She and Lord Shen would be a match made in heaven, a pair of birds in the sky and entwined branches on earth, devoted to each other and growing old hand in hand!” Shen Heng'an stared in disbelief at Wen Xiaowan, who 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A second wife, love after marriage, and a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario.

28. 228 捡 My Treasure-Hunting Brothers 捡漏之我的那些好兄弟 The Cowboy放牛的人Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Not a feel-good story: one heroine, no cultivation. My name is Li Rong. Thanks to my unique ability to appraise treasures, I find valuable bargains in antique markets and go through all kinds of adventures and challenges, from going undercover to getting shot and being attacked. Along the way, I also get caught up in the conflicts and tangled interests of numerous factions. The story is full of twists and turns. 1.4kReads8.7Score245Shelves
29. 229 穿 Into the Story: The Prime Minister’s Transmigrated Wife 穿书嫁首辅，锦鲤甜妻旺全家 May You Never Waste Your Youth卿不负韶华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A gentle, slow-paced farming story, lucky charm, sweet romance, no golden finger, male lead is reborn, with a natural-disaster escape along the way.] Jiang Sui transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as a background character who didn’t even get a name. But the moment she heard the name Xiao Hechuan, she didn’t hesitate to take her sister’s place and marry him, even though Xiao Hechuan was still a fool at the time. She knew that before long, the fool would recover and go on to pass the impe 20.3kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book. To survive in this unfamiliar place, she chooses to cling to the coattails of a future powerful figure. [Cool] Unexpectedly, the male protagonist is reborn, and through the little things in life, the two develop genuine feelings for each other. [Kiss] Many of the side couples in the story are incredibly sweet, and the male protagonist's family is wonderful with strong moral values. The family walks hand in hand on the road to prosperity and wealth. [Salute]

30. 230 嫁 Marrying the Tyrant Male Lead to Become a Laid-Back Empress 嫁给暴君男主当咸鱼皇后 Dudu读读Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Dongli Hua has a little mishap and ends up in a novel for male readers, as an ugly woman with a birthmark on her face. But because of her good deeds, an imperial decree names her empress. The emperor ascended the throne at twenty, and is now thirty-two. He once had a beloved first empress who has since died; now he has two favored consorts, Shu and Li, as well as several powerful consorts with large families who have borne him princes and princesses. And soon, another large group of beauties wil 6.1kReads9.0Score512Shelves

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    A twelve-year age gap, the female protagonist transmigrates into a novel as a minor character, only to be jilted by her top-ranking scholar fiancé. The emperor, who had always kept an eye on her because she saved his life as a child, eventually marries her and makes her his empress.

31. 231 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.7kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    ① The female protagonist lost both her parents at a young age and grew up in the inner quarters without ever leaving her home. Rumors circulated that she was ugly and timid. [Sad] Her fiancé wanted to break off the engagement, so her fiancé's uncle came to cancel it. [Heart] He looked very much like the person in the female protagonist's dream. He was aloof and capable, and the dream lover of noble ladies in the capital. However, he was not interested in women because he already had a goddess in his heart. [Admiration] He was in love with her. She was afraid of him, but the more unconventional he became, the closer he got to her. Later, he doted on her exclusively!

32. 232 夭 Good Grief! The Heirless Marquis Has an Heir 夭寿！绝嗣侯爷他有后了 Hugging Quanquan抱泉泉Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted On her wedding day in her previous life, her husband’s mistress brazenly showed up to provoke her. While she sat alone in the bridal chamber, the adulterous pair carried on right before her eyes. She paid a terrible price, dying after being ruined beyond redemption. They had bullied and harmed her in her past life. In this one, she would be a vengeful demon coming to claim their lives. Reborn, she made sure everyone heard about the adulterous pair’s “deep love,” exposing their premarital affair 562Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn, deals with her scumbag husband's mistress, and changes her marriage proposal on the spot, replacing him with the scumbag husband's adoptive father.

33. 233 清 In the Qing Court, Kangxi Wants Only Me 清穿之康熙只要我一个 Pour Me a Cup of Tea来盏茶Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted What’s it like when someone who firmly believes in historical materialism suddenly transmigrates? Jing Su: ...I’d really like to think about it, but my freshly beaten backside won’t let me. To stay alive, Jing Su quickly sets herself some life goals. Goal one: Keep her head down until she can leave the palace at twenty-five! Why it fell through: Staying alive is too hard. She has to climb higher. Goal two: Su Malagu is so impressive. I want to be like her! Why it fell through: I’ve fallen for th 3.5kReads9.2Score281Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring an older man and a younger woman, with no scheming women or manipulative women. 🍵

34. 234 重 After Being Reborn Eighteen Times, I Clung to My Sharp-Tongued Master's Coattails 重生十八次后我抱了毒舌师尊大腿 Shallow and Deep浅予深深Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Only after Yan Xi had died eighteen times did the Heavenly Dao finally give her a cheat. At last, she remembered the woman who had caused her to die and lose her cultivation time and again: Liu Qingyun, the transmigrated heroine with a System cheat who simply wouldn’t stay dead. Yan Xi declared, “Once I finish this pork knuckle, I’ll get up and take her on. After dying so many times, who here can say they’re tougher than me?” Then a certain old ancestor, famous for shamelessness and for remainin 6.6kReads9.4Score835Shelves
35. 235 养 The Darling He Raised Became the Treasure of His Heart 养大的娇娇成了他心尖上的小祖宗 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance149k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, doted on exclusively + childhood-to-adulthood romance + age gap + pure historical setting + mutually chaste + one-on-one] [Ruthless, cold nobleman VS clever, lively beauty] A Ninth Miss suddenly appeared in the capital of Great Ye and went to the top scholar's residence to break off her engagement. The incident caused a huge stir. Only then did everyone learn that the Ninth Miss was Yu Jiu'an, who had been taken away from the capital at the age of five by the Second Young Master 725Reads8.4Score100Shelves
36. 236 重 Reborn, I Became the Evil Villain 重生后，我成了恶毒反派 I Only Eat Xiaomila Chilies辣椒只吃小米辣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Su Yuzhao never imagined that her older cousin would scheme against her and make her marry her own fiancé. She was the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the family, but had been raised at her maternal grandparents’ home since childhood. Just when she was finally brought back to the residence, she was greeted with a plot against her. From then on, her reputation was ruined, and she was forced into marriage with no say in her own fate. Even though she humbled herself and gave way at ever 2.5kReads8.3Score278Shelves

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    The female protagonist, who was killed by her scumbag cousin in her previous life, is reborn and awakens her newfound wisdom. She changes her life, choosing to live only for herself, but unexpectedly encounters a cunning and ruthless young master, who then becomes the object of her affections.

37. 237 暴 The Brutal, Rugged Regent Turns Into a Kitten After Marriage 暴戾糙汉摄政王，婚后秒变小猫咪 Gu Jiu Huan Bu Cuo顾就还不错Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + size difference + age gap + both are each other's first and only love] Short historical romance, ridiculously sweet From the start, she is forced to marry a regent who is unkempt and covered in stubble. He is a man who loves his country and people, devoting himself to defending the empire for his imperial nephew, only to be unjustly subjected to the punishment of having his bones scraped clean. Gu Siwei transmigrates into the story and sighs. “He may be a little ‘ugly,’ but he’ 5Reads8.7Score—Shelves
38. 238 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
39. 239 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.2kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    Look at this, the male lead is the female lead's best friend's uncle [laughing and crying emoji]

40. 240 七 The 1970s: The Big Guy Holds His Beloved Little Stepmom Close Day and Night 七零小后妈：大叔日夜抱在怀里宠 Sea Cucumber Surfing海参冲浪Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Period Setting + Real Stepmother + Military Marriage + Devoted Husband + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Transmigration + Pocket Dimension + Love at First Sight + One-and-Only Devotion + 1v1 + Cozy, No Toxic Characters] In short, this is a story about a woman who has everything she could want in the 1970s and gets addicted to living! Her transmigration comes out of nowhere, her pocket dimension is only there sometimes, she finds a husband she’s completely satisfied with, takes to being a stepmother l 7.8kReads9.0Score424Shelves

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    The couple was older than each other, with a 15-year age gap. After she joined the military, she no longer had to take care of the children or cook every day; the older man spent his days holding her and comforting her. She casually mentioned wanting some romance, and the next morning, she woke up to a rose on her bedside table, [drooling][drooling] along with a little love letter. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

41. 241 主 The Mistress's Daily Life 主母日常 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An Aristocratic Lady Tears Apart a Transmigrator + Reborn + An Idyllic, Leisurely Life as the Mistress of an Ancient Estate] Lu Lingjun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, were both reborn. In their previous lives, Lu Lingjun married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her younger sister married the heir to a marquis’s estate. Everyone said her sister had made the better match. But who could have guessed that Lu Lingjun’s husband would become the prime minister and sec 23.5kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
42. 242 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves

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    Pei Jiaojiao sells herself into servitude at the Eastern Palace to save her mother and brother, winning the steward's favor with her pretty face and timid demeanor. This ancient romance novel boasts a wildly imaginative plot, featuring a dramatic, interactive pursuit of the wife. A ruthless crown prince forcibly takes her, only for them to reciprocate. How will this naive beauty find true love amidst the chaos of a true and false heiress?

43. 243 秦 The Legend of Qin's Number One Flirt: I Lured Uncle Yan Lu Home 秦时第一撩，我把颜路师叔拐回家 Chasing Stars into the Wild A2揽星赴野A2Anime Fanfiction399k WordsOngoing (The Legend of Qin + transmigration + romance + one-on-one romance + coming-of-age + age gap + sweet romance + happy ending) After unexpectedly transmigrating into the world of The Legend of Qin, Fu Zhao was completely at a loss. From the start, things were half delightful and half worrying. The good news was that she had become the Confucian Sect Leader’s own daughter, with a life of luxury and the whole sect doting on her. The bad news was that she had neither a System nor a golden finger, 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Does a 10-year age gap count? This is a female-oriented fanfiction based on the anime Qin's Moon, with the male protagonist being Yan Lu.

44. 244 娇 The Pretty Maid Has Her Ways, and the Cool-Headed Chief Minister Can’t Resist Her 娇美通房手段高，清冷首辅不经撩 Hua Yao花杳Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted (Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + doting husband + no nasty characters + everyone’s favorite + shopping-space dimension + secret identity + adorable baby + runaway pregnant heroine) [Clear-eyed, stunning, flirtatious heroine vs. reserved, sultry powerful official who can be both wolfish and cuddly, a fatherly male lead] After getting drunk, Yu Zhi opened her eyes to find herself transformed into a stunning little concubine who had been sent to the Chief Minister’s bed! Rumor had 709Reads9.0Score127Shelves
45. 245 权 A Powerful Minister's Rise to Power 权臣强势上位手札 A Little Novice Monk一个小沙弥Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Strong male lead + calculating and devious + possessive pursuit + doting romance] The male lead is not a virgin. Read with caution if that bothers you. Willows sway beside the flowing river, but youth waits for no one. Yang Qingshao never expected to open her eyes and find herself transformed into a beautiful young girl in the bloom of youth. Her parents arranged a match for her with the Zhao family, whose head was a vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Everyone praised Zhao Lingyun, the l 5.9kReads8.5Score427Shelves

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    An older man and a younger woman, 25 years apart, in ancient times. The couple is Emperor Kangxi, not a strong female lead/strong female lead romance novel. The female lead in this time-travel novel immediately latches onto a powerful figure, kneeling before them at the first sign of trouble, and thus rises to the top by marrying a love-struck man.

46. 246 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 60.3kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves

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    It's pretty good, I recommend watching it.

47. 247 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    ❶ The female lead is reborn on the day her family's property was confiscated; it was also on this day in her previous life that the Shen family broke off her engagement. She unexpectedly becomes the aunt of her former fiancé's father. ❇️ Older man, younger woman ❷ The female lead is 16, the male lead is 28 🌈 A classic older man, younger woman, older man dating younger woman 🌸 On their wedding day, her fiancé runs away. The female lead points at the male lead and says, "Since you brought me in with such grand ceremony, there's no reason for me to walk back. I'm going to choose a different husband, and he'll be it!" 🔥 ❸ Super sweet, no angst, arranged marriage to love ❤️ ❹ Her older brother, who raised her since childhood, actually wants to be her husband?! ❺ 9-Year age gap 🌈 The great general was wounded on the battlefield and lay unconscious for months, but opened his eyes on their wedding day 🍁

48. 248 穿 Reborn as a Stepmother, I Fight to Save My Pregnancy in the Marquis's Manor 穿成继母，我在侯府拼命保胎 Nan Shan楠珊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration, a powerful heroine’s growth story, the ex-husband’s road to redemption, and a terrible ex-husband appears early on] Lin Yi transmigrates into the body of Yan Muyun’s second wife, only to hear the news that the Marquis of Zhengyang has died. It should have been the perfect start: a wealthy widow with plenty of leisure time. But then the doctor tells her she’s pregnant! The unborn child of the Marquis of Zhengyang is a precious treasure, the darling of all the capital even be 1.2kReads8.8Score354Shelves
49. 249 不 I’m Done Pretending: After Winning the Factory Director’s Favor, I’m Completely Sold 不装了，抱上厂长大腿后我真香了 December Yo十二月呦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Jiang Yang opened her eyes, she was not only married, she also had a sixteen-year-old son. Her husband was the thirty-five-year-old director of a steel mill, and her stepson was a high school sophomore. A month ago, Ruan Wenli, who had been single for years, quietly announced his marriage. His lovely wife was a boiler-room worker more than ten years his junior, and the news shocked the entire third-tier city. Jiang Yang returned home and saw a tall, slender figure who had suddenly appeared 6.9kReads8.7Score561Shelves

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    The male and female leads have an age gap, and the rating isn't very high. As a bookworm of over twenty years, this marked the beginning of another all-nighter after a long period of reading slump. Like aged wine, it's initially mild but has a powerful and unforgettable aftertaste.

50. 250 将 The General and His Beloved Wife 将军和娇妻 Gentle Sunshine优暖的阳光Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted No space, no golden finger, no rebirth, no transmigration. Just a simple, sweet romance about a rough-and-tumble prince and his darling young wife, with both of them devoted to each other... After Lin Jiaoyan, a village girl from Dahe Village, is jilted, a rugged hunter carries her home the very next day... “Husband, this manor is too big. I don't like it!” “Whatever my wife says!” A wife is meant to be cherished, so cherish her with all you've got... 569Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    A 16-year age gap, the male lead is a rough and tough guy, the female lead is delicate and charming. No time travel, no reincarnation, pure ancient romance, farming in the early stages, palace intrigue in the later stages.

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