Historical Romance, Forced Marriage 古言，强娶豪夺

1. 501 逃 I Run, He Catches Me! The General Flirts Me Weak at the Knees 逃一次抓一次！将军他撩得我酥软 I Eat a Ton我吃超多Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted Less than a month after transmigrating, Ling Wanwan had already married herself off. She had escaped the manor and nearly collided with a carriage in the street. The curtain was lifted, and the person inside pointed at her. “I want her.” A royal marriage decree was presented. Ling Wanwan stammered, “C-can I refuse the decree?” The general replied, “What do you think?” - Mo Yizheng, the mighty General Who Guards the Nation, was twenty-four. Handsome in appearance but ruthless by nature, he killed 593Reads8.7Score102Shelves
2. 502 笼 The Noble Sparrow in the Cage 笼中贵雀 Luo Hexi洛何夕Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted Gu Guifei had never imagined that after faking her death and escaping the palace, she would fall into the hands of the treacherous marquis who held power over the court. Su Shiyan was a young marquis personally appointed by the late emperor. He held enormous power and was moody and unpredictable. Even the current emperor had to address him as Imperial Uncle. This volatile madman took her back to his manor and imprisoned her, wearing her down day and night. Then he threw her back into the palace. 143Reads8.1Score—Shelves
3. 503 赐 Betrothed to the Young Marquis, the Mad Crown Prince Takes Me by Force 赐婚小侯爷，疯批太子强取豪夺 Xu Sui绪岁Ancient Romance294k WordsCompleted [The refined, aloof crown prince VS the radiant legitimate daughter of a military family] [Male lead is reborn + both leads are inexperienced in love + coercive love + possessiveness + fated bond + past and present lives] The Crown Prince of Eastern Wei was a gentle, refined gentleman. On the battlefield, he was a decisive young commander whose fearsome reputation preceded him; at court, he was a crown prince with power over all. He treated others with warmth and carried himself with noble elega 613Reads8.7Score—Shelves
4. 504 被 Poisoned Wine? The Empress Is Reborn on Her Wedding Night and Goes on a Rampage 被灌毒酒？娘娘新婚夜重生杀疯了 Sheng Sheng Man声笙漫Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted Reborn + revenge on the scum + the regretful husband pursues his wife + possessive love + palace intrigue Clear-eyed, stunning empress vs. bold and cunning tyrant In her tenth year of hardship in the harem, Tantai Chenxiao ends Jiang Chanwei’s life with a cup of poisoned wine! She is pregnant at the time, and both mother and child die! Lying on the cold floor of the Jiaofang Palace, she watches his favored consort smile triumphantly, her eyes consumed by hatred! She will have her revenge! Reborn 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an ancient romance novel, featuring the theme of forceful acquisition and robbery.

5. 505 穿 Transmigrate to Yunnan Worm Valley: A Survival Guide for the Consort of King Xian 穿越云南虫谷：献王妃求生指南 Like Snow, Remembering the Passing Years似雪忆流年Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Ghost Blows Out the Light] + [yandere] + [King Xian is a straight-up tyrant, no redemption arc] The rating has just been posted, so it’ll go up. Updates are steady, so you can’t go wrong giving this a try! I transmigrated, but instead of getting a comeback story, I landed straight in the palace of King Xian of the ancient Dian Kingdom! All around me, women wailed in agony. Before me stood a mad tyrant with a bronze sword in hand and a sinister look in his eyes. No System! No supernatural abilit 57.3kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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   Jiaojiao has no choice but to obey and die with him; the male lead is a madman criticizing the tyrant, and there's no redemption for him. He's obsessed with ascending to immortality and kills without hesitation; the female lead can only eke out a living.

6. 506 娇 The Darling Tries to Escape, but the Mad Crown Prince Locks Her in the Eastern Palace and Dotes on Her 娇娇欲逃，疯批太子囚入东宫偏宠 Hu Ye呼也Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [1V1, both pure, possessive love, obsessive love-brained male lead, she runs and he chases, very loosely historical] Jiang Hua's entire family transmigrated. Her breathtaking beauty brought her nothing but trouble in ancient times, so she had to wear a veil whenever she went out and never let her guard down. By chance, the Crown Prince took one look at her and fell for her. “What's so bad about staying by my side?” “Stop running away. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.” At first, Jiang Hua 2.5kReads8.7Score227Shelves

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   The first book is a historical romance where the crown prince forcibly takes the woman's affections; the second is similar, with the male lead initially a crown prince and later an emperor. The third book features a male lead who is obsessed with romance, and the female lead, for the sake of her sister, engages in a battle of wits with him.

7. 507 偏 The Possessive CEO's Obsession: His Wife Can't Escape 偏执总裁强取豪夺：娇妻难逃 Half a Moon半只月Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Angst before sweetness + wealthy CEO + forced possession + obsessive, unhinged male lead + heroine runs away and gets caught] The all-powerful Second Master Lu of the capital fell in love at first sight with Meng Ji, the youngest daughter of the Meng family. Even knowing she was in love with someone else, he forced her to marry him without hesitation. She kept running, and Lu Ye kept closing in on her. “Come here.” Lu Ye settled onto her sofa as if he owned the place, his long, clearly knuck 691Reads9.1Score159Shelves

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   🌾The male lead knows the female lead has someone she likes, yet he still tries to force himself on her. 🍃①The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight, and even knowing she has someone else in her heart, he uses every means to keep her by his side.

8. 508 占 Possess Her! Take Her! Lure Her Into Your Arms 占有！抢夺！诱她入怀 Koi King锦鲤KingModern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + dark, obsessive love + romantic rivalry] Liang Qingyan was breathtakingly beautiful, like a pure white rose fresh with morning dew. Even though she belonged to someone, she still drew envious eyes. After attending a party with her boyfriend, she received a message from his childhood friend. [That dress looked beautiful tonight. Wear it for me alone next time.] She was so startled she nearly dropped her phone. She had meant to delete him, but somehow, without realizing it, s 4.1kReads9.1Score667Shelves

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   💥💥①The female lead, wearing a white dress, catches the male lead's eye at first sight at the school anniversary gala. The story begins with her attending a party with her boyfriend, where she is teased by the male lead, and eventually, she is forcibly taken by him!

9. 509 重 Reborn, I Wooed and Won the Tyrant 重生后，我把暴君巧取豪夺了 Endless Summer无尽夏Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted [Noble, cold, and deranged tyrant X spoiled, reckless, sweet-on-the-outside-but-dark-within legitimate heiress] [Reborn for revenge + strong heroine + obsessive love + two alpha leads + satisfying story + all-consuming possessiveness + coercive love] In her previous life, Chu Lingyu was a beautiful young woman with a noble status but little else. As war engulfed Zhongzhou, her stunning looks made her a prized plaything. She was sent from one warlord's tent to another, serving as a slave, a maid, 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   [A noble, aloof, and madly tyrannical ruler VS a seemingly innocent but actually cunning noblewoman] In the early stages, the madly tyrannical ruler is merely a pitiful, lowly prince, delicate, pathetic, yet cunning and suspicious. The female lead's goal is to overthrow the entire royal family, so she approaches the male lead, watching him transform from a despised and humiliated royal bastard into a scheming, manipulative, and ultimately powerful prince who seizes the throne after a coup. After achieving his goal, the female lead absconds with some gold and jewels, only to be found and forcibly taken by the tyrant.

10. 510 嫡 The Di Daughter's Fate Is the Cold Palace 嫡女的归宿是冷宫 A Touch of Platycodon一抹桔梗花Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted Yun Nian, the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, and the unfavored Third Prince are in love with each other. She thought that once she came of age, he would ask for her hand. He, too, believed she would become his princess consort. But childhood sweethearts can't stand up to political power, and a tragic ending was inevitable. The Crown Prince, Zhang Jinzhou, forced her into marriage. After ascending the throne, he even used her in a scheme to destroy the Third Prince. She asked 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍁① The female lead has a lover, but the male lead forcibly takes many of his women. He even uses her to plot against her lover, causing her to lose heart. She voluntarily enters the cold palace and refuses to be buried with him after death… 🌱🌱② The female lead transmigrates to ancient times and is taken in by the male lead, forced to marry him. Willing to be a kept woman, she repeatedly tries to escape but is always caught. The male lead even uses their child to threaten her, but she remains unyielding…

11. 511 快 Quick Transmigration: The Older Woman Everyone Adores Is So Sweet and Delicate 快穿大龄万人迷：姐姐她娇软堪怜 Zhuo Qing灼青Fantastical Romance3.3M WordsCompleted [From universally disliked to universally adored + age gap + winning over all male leads and supporting characters + unapologetic Mary Sue + intense melodrama + all kinds of rivalry scenes + no fixed couple + all male characters are virgins] In life, Jiang Tian was a notorious heartbreaker. After death, she was recruited by the Supreme God and became an unstoppable Host for the heroine group. Who could have known that one careless mistake would land her in the highest-difficulty branch of the 36.6kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
12. 512 羡 Longing for Spring's Return 羡春归 Green Beans, Green Beans, Green Beans四季豆豆豆Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Abduction and Possessive Obsession + Yandere + A Morally Bad, Extremely Possessive Hero + A Sweet, Beautiful, Kindhearted Heroine + Not for Fans of Strong Heroines] [An All-Powerful Young Master, The Outcast, VS. A Peerlessly Beautiful Orphan Searching for Her Family] Song Lixian is The Outcast in the capital, second to none in power and able to get whatever he wants. A true favorite of heaven, he nevertheless falls for a penniless orphan at first sight, captivated by her beauty. He hears th 3.3kReads8.2Score142Shelves
13. 513 晋 Jinnan Spring 晋南春 Feng He楓和Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted The heroine is a 21st-century office worker who accidentally transmigrates by soul into ancient times. Unfortunately, she catches the hero's eye, and he sets his sights on her. She is then forced to marry him. But in this era, she has always believed she should be free. With the mindset of someone from the 21st century, she refuses to be his caged bird. She tries to escape again and again, only to be caught and brought back each time. He forces her to submit and uses every means at his disposal 2kReads6.7Score108Shelves
14. 514 出 The Runaway Princess: From Fugitive to Empress 出逃王妃：摇身一变当女帝 Peach Branch and Grain Leaf桃枝禾叶Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead Who Builds Her Career] [Possessive Love] [He Chases Her After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back] The two nations go to war, and Shangyuan suffers a crushing defeat. Shen Mingwei, the daughter of a general, falls from a life adored by all into the dust. She volunteers to marry for peace and is sent far away to Youdu. The regent is brilliant and extraordinary. At first, Li Yuan treats her wonderfully, lavishing her with affection and attending to her every need. But how coul 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A slow-burn, long-lasting, pure ancient Chinese romance novel with a tragic ending. The initial period is a brief, sweet romance as the protagonist focuses on his career. In the middle, the male lead forcefully takes her away. Later, the relationship turns sour, leading to a desperate pursuit of the female lead. She remains steadfast and independent, a strong female lead who doesn't need the male lead's support!

15. 515 攻 After Conquering the Poor Little Thing, I Discover He's a Paranoid Puppy 攻略小可怜后，发现他是偏执小狗 Yu Ji虞暨Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [First the woman pursues the man, then he makes her stay by force] Ruan Ling transmigrates into a book as a vicious young heiress. Her mission is to win over Xu Chuzheng, a slave who despises the original host. She flirts with him and grows close to him, gradually melting his resistance until he falls for her. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, the damned System crashes, and the original host’s consciousness awakens. Ruan Ling is forced to “split personalities.” The original host 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ① Initially, the girl pursues the boy; later, the boy forces his love on her. The male lead is initially a subservient slave who hates the original female lead (who transmigrated into the body of the original owner), but after discovering her true identity and rising to a high position [smirk][smirk], he starts forcibly loving her. ② A quick transmigration novel with three worlds, each one is so exciting! [Shy][shy][smirk]

16. 516 谁 Who Wants to Steal Men? I'm Always the One Getting Stolen From 谁要抢男人？我都是被抢 A Little Ying一个小莹Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + Mutual Exclusivity + 1v1 + Yandere + Intense] Shu Yao is unexpectedly bound to a System and sent through small worlds to complete missions. But in every world, a mad dog lurking in the shadows sets its sights on her! [World One] Unhinged yandere hostage prince x spoiled, beloved princess After enduring endless torment, how will the hostage prince from an enemy kingdom take revenge once he gains power over the delicate princess? Of course, he’ll lock her up and lavish her 32kReads8.6Score2.6kShelves
17. 517 被 After She Was Stolen, the Chief Spoiled Her Rotten 被抢后，首领将她宠上天 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance660k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + lighthearted / The transmigrated heroine has no golden finger and doesn’t start out at the top. She grows gradually, and isn’t strong in the early stages. Read with caution if that bothers you.] A beautiful young woman from Jiangnan falls into the wild, rough lands of Mobei, where there are no rules of propriety. The moment she steps foot there, she is “snatched up as a bride.” “You’re a beauty when you keep quiet, but once you speak, you can choke a man to death. You can’t carr 1.5kReads8.8Score102Shelves
18. 518 白 Daylight's Sweet Embrace 白日倾欢 Jiang Tang姜塘Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Family, Unhinged Powerful Male Lead, Rose-like Beauty Female Lead, He Spoils Her Fiercely, Both Untouched] What Jian Huan regretted most was provoking her fiancé’s older brother to get revenge on her fiancé. She meant to have her fun and run, but it turns out it’s easy to invite trouble and hard to get rid of it. One night of passion, and now they were tangled up in each other. “Second Master Lou, this sort of thing should be mutual.” Lou Xiao pressed closer, step by step. “That doesn’ 40.4kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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    🈶1️⃣Say 1️⃣ Good afternoon~ Guangguang is back with another book recommendation! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] 🌱First book, Prince Ping is truly a dog, and his infatuation is genuine. Meeting him was both a blessing and a curse for the young woman. [Awkward laugh][Awkward laugh][Awkward laugh] 🌱Second book, 🖤Lotus VS Ice-Cold Prince. [Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon]

19. 519 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 692Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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    The female lead, through a series of unforeseen events, initially seduces and then abandons the male lead. When they meet again, he forces himself on her, using every means possible to disrupt her various romantic encounters. The female lead is a cousin of a marquis, and the male lead is the heir of a duke's family.

20. 520 再 Run Away Again and I'll Break Your Legs! The Ruthless God of War Turns Captivity Into Passion 再逃跑腿打断！冷戾战神囚爱成欢 Fireflies Across the Sky漫天的萤火Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted The moment she opened her eyes, she had been given to a cold, ruthless prince and made his bedchamber maid. He locked her in a dark room, tormenting and humiliating her day and night until she was exhausted in body and mind and wanted nothing but to escape him. The first time she tried to flee, he caught her and made her kneel on sharp porcelain shards. He watched her knees bleed with icy indifference. “Try to escape again, and you won’t live to regret it.” But even in captivity, she refused to 1.1kReads8.2Score100Shelves
21. 521 拐 I Wooed a Farm Girl into Becoming Empress 拐个农家女当皇后 Suzuki Li铃木厘Ancient Romance130k WordsOngoing (Angsty romance + forced marriage + chasing his wife after losing her + both leads' first love + main and secondary couples + happy ending) They first met in a cottage in a peach orchard. He was Xiao Jue, gravely wounded, and she was Sang Wu, a country girl just beginning to study medicine. They met again in the vast imperial palace of Yuncheng. He was the exalted Crown Prince, while she was a lowly palace maid in the laundry quarters, humble as dust. Seeing the bright and vivacious woman by his 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They met in a peach orchard cottage; he was Xiao Jue, severely wounded, and she was Sang Wu, a peasant girl just beginning her medical studies. Their second meeting was in the vast Yuncheng Imperial Palace; he was the high and mighty Sixth Prince, and she was a lowly laundry maid. Seeing the bright and flamboyant woman beside him, she felt even more inferior; no matter what, he couldn't see her affection. Until the Chief Guard, Shen Mo, proposed to Sang Wu, Xiao Shiyan finally lost his temper, leaving only the words after a night of passion: "You are not allowed to marry her."

22. 522 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    My carefully selected picks, your carefully chosen ones [kissing emoji] Book 1: The female lead is very rich, a tycoon with 30 million gold mines. [Thinking emoji] Her conditions are [laughing emoji] either be the Empress or a concubine, forcing His Majesty to choose one. Book 2: The female lead plots her way to avenge her white moonlight. She is a very gentle person, but also a very ruthless one, possessing both gentleness and cruelty, [learned emoji] beauty and wisdom.

23. 523 缚 Bound in Love's Abyss 缚爱深渊 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Forced love + possessive, unstable male lead + strong male lead and weak female lead + both leads are each other’s first and only + male-perspective happy ending P.S. The male lead is completely unhinged and will stop at nothing. This is not a strong-female-lead story. The heroine is weak and unable to resist. The happy ending is from the male lead’s perspective. If that bothers you, proceed with caution. If it bothers you, don’t read. On the day new students started school, Xiang Nuan simply ga 9.2kReads7.3Score301Shelves

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    🌷🌻The male lead is the heir of a top-tier family in the capital, wielding immense power. On the day of enrollment, the female lead simply smiled gently at him, and that smile captivated him completely. 🥝Even though she has a boyfriend, he still uses any means necessary to win her over. "Since you don't love me, then be afraid of me." [Angry][Angry]

24. 524 救 Help! I Was Targeted by a Mad General Right After Transmigrating Into a Book 救命！刚穿书就被疯批将军盯上 Yun Jinsheng云槿笙Ancient Romance646k WordsCompleted [Heroine: frail, delicate beauty; male lead: unhinged, love-struck man. Size difference. The original leads aren't vilified. Both leads are each other's only love.] [Set in an alternate world with some original worldbuilding.] 1. Li Yaoyao transmigrated into a book as a minor cannon-fodder character who barely got a mention. Fine, she could be a minor character. That meant she wouldn't have to follow the plot, and she could just focus on staying alive. But why did the gloomy, ruthless, tyrannica 798Reads8.1Score108Shelves
25. 525 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 6kReads8.9Score500Shelves
26. 526 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves
27. 527 被 Those Days I Was Imprisoned and Spoiled by a Yandere Divine Lord 被病娇神尊囚禁强宠的那些日子 Blueberry Sprite蓝莓精灵Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted [The heroine transmigrates in her own body; the hero is deranged, lovesick, and possessive; confinement; obsessive pampering; both leads have only ever loved each other] After inexplicably transmigrating to an unfamiliar time and place, Du Ruo was imprisoned and obsessively doted on by an utterly perverse, deranged divine lord. As the deranged divine lord did unspeakable things to Du Ruo, he whispered in her ear: “Ruruo, on our wedding day, you killed yourself in front of me. Do you know how muc 2kReads7.8Score158Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, forced love, recommended!

28. 528 爆 My Husband Weeps and Begs Me to Make Up for a Thousand Years of Lonely Nights 爆哭夫君要我补偿千年的孤枕难眠 Cat Who Loves Crayfish爱皮皮虾的猫猫Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in, so it may rise gradually!] Ling Weiyu thought that once she conscientiously completed the final small-world mission assigned by System 6612, she would be free to roam wherever she pleased and happily begin her retirement. Unexpectedly, after she completed the mission, System 6612 whisked her back to... the male lead she had tormented over ten reincarnations. Learning that a thousand years had passed, she recalled how domineering and forceful the man was, and how cra 48Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The male lead was afraid the female lead would leave him, so he secretly drugged her. What did he do wrong? He was just too insecure because he loved her too much.

29. 529 芷 Zhizhi, Come Into My Embrace 芷芷入朕怀 Wei Shuangshuang, Who Loves Harmonica Accents喜欢重音口琴的韦双双Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Obsessive, Possessive Male Lead + Rival Suitors + Stunning Heroine + Everyone’s Favorite + Coercive Possession + Mutual Fidelity] Jian Zhilu was the most cherished legitimate daughter of the Jian family, with stunning, incomparable beauty. She was happily waiting to marry the man she loved when the tyrant Sui Yan forced her into the palace and claimed her as his own. Two years earlier, Sui Yan had been the least favored prince in the palace. His birth mother had died of gr 457Reads5.5Score—Shelves
30. 530 犹 I Still Remember That Startling Glance 犹记惊鸿照影 Wind Gathers, Snow Dances风凝雪舞Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Beneath the bridge of sorrow, spring waves run green; once, a startled swan’s reflection shimmered there. Her younger sister’s unexpected flight from her wedding left her no choice but to marry into the imperial family. From spending her wedding night alone to learning of the husband’s unforgettable past, she faced it all with calm acceptance. Marrying a prince meant love was never part of the bargain. All she cared about was keeping her family safe and at peace. She stood by his side as he clim 1.1kReads9.0Score124Shelves
31. 531 将 Little General, Your Big Sister Will Spoil You. Be Good, Don’t Run! 将军弟弟，姐姐宠你，乖！别逃！ Milky Yangtao奶味杨桃Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted After nine lifetimes and being cheated on 538 times without ever getting to sleep with anyone, she finally figured it out. Love really isn't necessary! Want to get through a love trial? Just tie yourself to a man for a lifetime and call it a day, right? Shen Li, a battle-hardened general, becomes the lucky one. Not only does he lose to her in the martial arts he's so proud of, she forces herself on him, too. Humiliated and furious, he vows to be her sworn enemy! But then she starts doting on him 133Reads8.2Score—Shelves
32. 532 藏 Hiding a Beauty in My Arms 藏娇入怀 Continuing a Faint Dream with My Pen笔续微梦Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Unhinged obsessive male lead VS enchanting beauty with a slender waist + coercive pursuit + one-on-one, both untouched + happy ending] The male lead is ruthless and cunning, but treats only the heroine well and keeps himself chaste. Later, he leads a rebellion and becomes emperor for her. The heroine is a stunning beauty with a scheming mind, focused entirely on revenge and willing to use men for her own ends. Ruan Hanjiao was born with blood that carried a rich, intoxicating fragrance, one tha 870Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    In the first ancient Chinese romance novel, the heroine is twice robbed of her marriage by the hero. The second novel features a ruthless and cunning hero and a beautiful but scheming heroine.

33. 533 病 Sick Obsession: Forced to Love by Three Madmen 病态囚禁：被三个疯批男强制爱 Jing Butong景不潼Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, unhinged male lead + fragile, delicate female lead + she runs, he chases + coercion + imprisonment + yandere and twisted behavior + groveling after the chase] [All male leads are sexually pure; the female lead is not a strong-willed heroine] Jiang Mianmian: “What will it take for you to let me go?” * Demon Lord Xiang Yuan looked at the mottled kiss marks on her body and smiled wickedly. “Let you go? We’ll talk after I’m done playing with you!” * Rong Jin, once a gentle and refined d 960Reads6.4Score101Shelves
34. 534 亡 The Fallen Princess Is So Bewitching 亡国郡主如此多娇 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted A peerlessly beautiful princess of a fallen kingdom * a handsome, aloof young heir to a feudal lord The princess of a fallen kingdom has fallen into the hands of her enemy. Will she find salvation, or face a nightmare? A mix of sweetness and heartbreak * Devoted to Each Other 863Reads8.7Score108Shelves

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    Sweet romance + forceful possession + virginity + happy ending [Please follow][Upvote][Upvote] After the fall of her kingdom, the once stunningly beautiful heroine is reduced to a disfigured slave girl [almost crying], facing the fate of being sold. She is rescued by the male lead, who, to avenge the humiliation of her rejection of his marriage proposal, forces himself on her. However, he still deeply loves her [kissing emoji] and cannot bear to hurt her. Later, the truth is revealed: the humiliation was actually a form of protection for him. He promises her that when he reigns supreme, she will be his queen alone, and he will reclaim her lost kingdom for her [smirking emoji].

35. 535 双 We Were Both Reborn, Wife. I Was Wrong. Give Me One More Chance 双重生，媳妇儿我错了再给次机会 Second Day of the Fifth Month五月初二Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth, The Long Road to Winning Her Back, Obsessive Love, A Band of Chivalrous Sisters, Political Intrigue, Family and Country] [Heaven’s Favorite Daughter VS Mad Emperor VS Cunning Little One] Shen Zhuo had the perfect hand from the start: her father was a powerful minister, her mother a princess, her elder sister a princess consort, and her own brother commanded a mighty army, guarding a region. She was the darling of everyone, yet ended up with her family destroyed and no place to bu 6.1kReads7.6Score381Shelves

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    1️⃣Double rebirth, weak female + strong male. In her previous life, the female lead's entire family was executed by the male lead, and she herself was killed by his new lover (there are hidden reasons). After being reborn, she desperately wants to escape, but the male lead begins to forcefully marry her. 2️⃣The female lead transmigrates and is unexpectedly noticed by the crown prince. To escape the crown prince, she runs away and marries someone else, but the male lead finds her and kidnaps her on her wedding day. 3️⃣The female lead is reborn as the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking family and is betrothed since childhood. Before her wedding, she is noticed by the male lead, who makes her empress and also makes her fiancé, the second male lead, her husband. Later, due to the Prince of Yong's coup, the second male lead dies to save the female lead, and the female lead completely closes her heart to love, never loving the male lead until her death.

36. 536 被 Taken Home by the General, She Rises to Become His Legal Wife 被将军领回府，她一路上位成正妻 Xiao Xiaoyu肖肖玉Ancient Romance595k WordsCompleted [Possessive forced marriage + both leads remain faithful + one-on-one romance] “Little General, I already have someone I love, and I'm engaged to him. I'm truly not worthy of you.” “He's just a scholar. I have countless ways to make him disappear.” “Little General, please, please spare him! I won't run away again.” “Since you look down on this place, then be my personal maid, serving at my side every night. If you dare run, don't expect them to live!” Song Ruoruo was a maid who had fled famine 203Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    In this ancient Chinese romance, the female lead, a maidservant, is forced into becoming a general's concubine. The male lead is a young general, and the female lead is a maidservant. The male lead forcibly breaks off their engagement and imprs her in his courtyard. The female lead tries to escape several times, but fails each time. The story revolves around a chase where neither of them can escape. [Explore]

37. 537 娇 The Sweet, Willful Princess! The Mad Regent's Possessive Love 娇软郡主不乖！疯批摄政王强制爱 Milky Sweet Su Su奶味酥酥Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Forced Love + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Love Triangle + Pure Romance] Yu Shengwan is a proud and dazzling princess renowned throughout the capital. She and the Seventh Prince, Pei Yanqing, have been childhood sweethearts who are deeply in love. But at the selection banquet, Pei Yanqing sheds the gentle, refined facade he usually wears and humiliates Yu Shengwan in every way, even crushing her proud spirit. After she is rejected, Yu Shengwan enters the Regent's residence to save her father a 309Reads6.3Score102Shelves
38. 538 凤 The Phoenix Imprisoned in the Golden Palace 凤囚金宫 Duanmu Yao端木摇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted He is the valiant Crown Prince of Jin, a warrior renowned for his prowess. She is the arrogant Princess Qinfu of the Great Song. With enemy forces at the gates, she disguises herself as a man and takes her brother's place as an envoy to negotiate peace in the Jin camp. For the sake of her family and country, she feigns affection and forces a smile, holding back her tears as she becomes the Jin commander’s favored concubine... Her country falls, her family is destroyed, and the land is transforme 7Reads6.7Score—Shelves
39. 539 谋 Stealing the Consort’s Heart: Longing Trapped in the Imperial Palace 谋窃妃心：帝阙锁相思 Mu Shijin沐时锦Ancient Romance109k WordsOngoing [Angst-filled romance | devoted to each other | coercive love] Seizing power, stealing her heart. Xiao Jingheng, Prince of Jing'an, hides his ambition and plots at every turn. After disaster strikes the Ye family, Ye Qianluo, daughter of a disgraced official, enters his household under a contract and becomes his prisoner. A dazzling glimpse of her in their youth was the last glimmer of light in his heart, but family feuds and political power struggles ground it to pieces. Schemes and love intert 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was acceptable; the female lead had to compromise.

40. 540 贵 The Noble Consort Crooks a Finger, and the Tyrant Keeps Her in the Palm of His Hand 贵妃勾勾手，暴君囚在掌心宠 Great Woman伟大女人Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other]+ [Rekindled Romance]+ [Possessive Love]+ [Sweet and Angsty] A historical version of “she runs, he chases, and she can never escape.” The male lead is a stubborn romantic, and the heroine suffers a little at the start. On the day of her wedding, he launched a rebellion. From then on, he kept her imprisoned in the palm of his hand, determined to make the most beautiful woman in the land his caged bird, his treasured flower. He was possessive and overbear 972Reads5.7Score109Shelves

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    A stunning beauty meets a mad tyrant! Forced marriage + reconciliation! The heroine desperately tries to escape in the early episodes, but it's hilarious – she can't escape an inch! A classic historical romance where she runs and he chases, leaving her no escape! The scenes between the leads are captivating! A must-watch!

41. 541 娇 Sweet, Soft, and a Little Airheaded: Bad Boys Just Can't Get Enough 娇娇软软小笨蛋，坏男人喜欢死啦 Potatoes and Pig Trotters土豆猪蹄Modern Romance456k WordsOngoing A collection of short stories featuring gorgeous little darlings and all kinds of wicked men with filthy mouths Strong male lead, weak female lead | Questionable values | Dark and obsessive 1. [Childhood Friends, Three's a Crowd] Luo Yan's only memories of the time before graduation are of heat and humidity. But it wasn't Xu Yuan who made it that way. It was Shen Jingyan. The man kissed away her tears and leaned close to her ear, his voice husky and low. “Yan Yan, will you remember now?” 2. [The 398Reads7.8Score124Shelves

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    🍎✨Ancient Chinese romance, a story of forced marriage and abduction. ①She was the most beloved little princess of the Great Yu Emperor, exceptionally beautiful and innocent. He was the ruthless Crown Prince of the Northern Di. After her beloved father passed away, she was sent to the Northern Di as a hostage. He fell in love with her at first sight and forcibly took her as his own. From then on, she lived a life worse than death, unable to escape the clutches of this devil. Bound by her children, relatives, and even more so by the people of Great Yu…

42. 542 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 Romance341k 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- 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very emotionally stable, intelligent, and has a powerful background; the male lead dotes on her.

43. 543 疯 The Mad Crown Prince Claims Her, Where Can You Run? 疯批太子占她，你要往哪里逃？ Shattered Glazed Stars琉璃星星碎Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [A beautiful, scheming transmigrator vs. a refined, unhinged crown prince] [Both are virgins + possessive love + the powerful yielding to love + a groveling pursuit after the breakup] Ruan Jinhe transmigrates into the body of Fuso's eldest princess, sent as a hostage to the kingdom of Hengchu. On her first night in the palace, she hears that a hostage prince from another kingdom was beaten to death. To avoid being targeted, she hides her true nature and plays the role of a frail, sweet girl. Sh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌻🌻Ruan Jinhe transmigrates into the body of the eldest princess of Fusang, who is sent to Hengchu Kingdom as a hostage. To survive, she disguises herself as a frail and innocent girl, attracting the attention of Hengchu's crown prince, Yin Heng. He treats her like a younger sister, personally taking care of her daily needs. 🌿On her wedding night with the general, her veil is lifted, and Ruan Jinhe looks up in shock: "How is it you?" He strokes her cheek: "Besides me, who else would Ruan Ruan want to marry?"

44. 544 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Keeps Running into Yandere Obsessives 快穿：炮灰她总遇到病娇偏执狂 Yu Wanwan虞婉婉Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + yandere + devoted couple + possessive love + delicate, soft-hearted, airheaded beauty heroine + one-on-one romance] Yun Wu is the Host of a Quick Transmigration Cannon-Fodder System. She becomes cannon fodder in the novels of various worlds, but then she suddenly realizes that the male lead in every world seems to be that same person... The orphaned cannon-fodder girl in an ancient romance, the villainous supporting character in a school story, the cannon-fodder wife in a 70.9kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
45. 545 陛 The Emperor’s Caged Bird Has Run Away 陛下的笼中雀跑路了 Cui Cuo璀错Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + groveling redemption arc: a sweet and gentle but headstrong favorite consort x a ruthless, scheming emperor] In her previous life, You Tingrong was a pampered songbird kept in the imperial harem. Though she had fine clothes, delicious food, and all the emperor’s affection, her story ended in tragedy. Given another life, she wants nothing to do with the cold-hearted emperor. Whoever wants to be his caged bird can take the job! After secretly arranging for her half-sister to 1.1kReads8.3Score132Shelves

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    🌟①A delicate and untamed favored concubine × A ruthless and cunning emperor. The female lead is reborn and doesn't want to waste her time as a caged bird with a cold-hearted emperor. She schemes to have her half-sister enter the palace in her place, and the male lead forcibly takes her away.🌟②A charismatic male lead × A stubborn female lead. Five months before her wedding, the female lead unexpectedly becomes the prey of the Grand Tutor. She is forced to become the Grand Tutor's wife and plans to kill the male lead on their wedding day.

46. 546 夺 Claiming Her: The Mistress Becomes His Wife 夺她：外室为妻 Xuanxuan Like Water萱萱若水Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [The heroine refuses to be a concubine] [Possessive pursuit + groveling to win her back + the hero is faithful but has no morals] [Heroine: a delicate, captivating beauty who looks as frail as a willow in the breeze, but is actually scheming, stubborn, and quick-tempered] [Hero: a cold-hearted, ruthless, powerful official on the outside, but a pitiful pest who won't stop pestering her and asking, “Yuewei, when will you marry me?” on the inside] Overnight, Jiang Yuewei was born into the body of a 995Reads8.7Score104Shelves
47. 547 醉 Drunk and Reckless 醉轻狂 Wounded Nerves受伤的神经Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted Two men fight over one woman, determined to possess her at any cost. Li Xiang is rescued by Su Mo and brought to the prince's manor as a maid. They fall in love over time, but a struggle for imperial power brings the manor down and tears the lovers apart. For Su Mo's sake, Li Xiang quietly cares for the injured heir, Zhou Mingxuan. But when they meet again, the bond between the three of them can never return to what it was... Scene One: He had just lifted the covers when Li Xiang swung her fre 5kReads8.9Score411Shelves

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    ①1V2 Three-person story. A story with three people is more interesting, and the tension is really strong.

48. 548 重 Reborn, I Have the Mad Powerbroker Wrapped Around My Finger 重生后我把疯批权臣拿捏了 Xu Yanzhou絮砚舟Ancient Romance517k WordsOngoing [Rebirth, historical romance, obsessive male lead, mad chancellor, ruthless pursuit, powerful man and vulnerable woman] Shen Jiarou is reborn at the age of fifteen, carrying the regrets and hard-won clarity of half a lifetime. All she wants is to avoid Pei Yanzhi, the prime minister's legitimate son, and live peacefully with her family. In her previous life, he forced her to marry him. She loathed his cruelty and notorious reputation, and hated him for destroying the peaceful marriage she had ho 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves

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    I'm promoting this myself, and I hope you all like it.

49. 549 新 The Tyrant Goes Mad When His Bride Is Stolen, and I Go Wild 新婚日被抢，暴君发癫我发疯 Little Cicada一只小蝉蝉Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [A tyrant who can read minds + a sharp-tongued heroine + two utterly unhinged opponents, one-on-one, both leads are each other’s first] After transmigrating into a mission, Qi Miao was against it from the start. Being a ghost was way more fun than being alive, but if she didn’t complete the mission, her soul would be obliterated. To save her own skin, she came up with a plan on the spot. Wasn’t she just supposed to avenge the original owner? Wasn’t she just supposed to punish her birth family an 2.2kReads9.1Score270Shelves

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    Wow! This book is absolutely a masterpiece on the Tomato platform, worthy of being called a legend! I must strongly recommend it to everyone. It's been such a long time since I've read a book so thoroughly and enjoyably from beginning to end. This book is just so good! Everyone should go read it.

50. 550 锦 Spring in the Brocade Tent: The Rebellious Young General Takes the Cool and Composed Heiress by Force 锦帐春：桀骜小将军强娶清冷千金 Drinking With the Wind与风酌Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + Mildly coercive romance + Older sister and younger puppy-dog romance] [A rebellious, wolfish young marquis]& [A cool, reserved, gentle heroine] [Both leads are chaste] At the New Year’s palace banquet, Bai Youhe, the Chancellor’s daughter, stood out in a water-red palace gown, her beauty unmatched and every gesture as graceful as an immortal descending to earth. Han Qing took one look and thought about her for three years. During those three years of war on the northern 1.3kReads8.5Score100Shelves

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    The male lead uses his military merits to get married to the female lead. At first, the female lead is unwilling, but later she falls in love with him. The male lead even gets jealous to the point of shedding tears.

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