Historical Romance With No Rebirth, Transmigration, or Palace Intrigue 古代言情文 无重生，无穿越，无宫斗

1. 1 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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   Hi hi hi 😘😘 Every book is an ancient romance + no rebirth + no time travel, the first two are full of buffs, the main theme is a bad ending, Xingzhiwan is imitating Gongqiang Liu, there are two stories. At first, I didn't know there were two stories, and when I read the second story, it felt quite abrupt, and I couldn't get into the story. But later I realized that the second story has a unique charm and pressure. "Gongqiang Liu" has never been surpassed.

2. 2 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
3. 3 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
4. 4 待 When You Reach Your Blooming Years 待你豆蔻时 Half a Pot of Sake清酒半壶Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted They are childhood sweethearts, engaged by their families before birth and eight years apart in age. In her father’s eyes, Zhou Lian is a foolish young master with no ambition. In her eyes, he is the tall, kind older brother from the Zhou family who takes her out for delicious food. In Zhou Lian’s eyes, Lin Wanguan is a malnourished little bean sprout with a big head and a tiny body, a childish bore who dreams of “traveling across every mountain and river and tasting every delicacy in the world. 1Reads6.3Score—14d adds
5. 5 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 5.1kReads8.8Score32514d adds

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   How about this angst-filled novel?! The writing is good, but it's incredibly angsty!! The male lead is forceful and domineering, it's insane!! The female lead never reciprocates, and the ending is a huge tragedy, but the more you read, the more addictive it becomes!

6. 6 墨 Ink of Sorrow, Blossoms of Love 墨殇合欢颜 Nan Shi Zhi Yi南时知忆Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance, No Rebirth] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Love of Country and Family] + [BE] A man who has renounced desire hides his feelings, while an innocent heart falls in love. He is a wise, steady general who protects the nation. She is the clever, charming sixth daughter of the Chancellor, a little troublemaker. Though they have never met, an imperial decree binds them together. After they marry, they do nothing but bicker, without ever touching each other. Neither of them ex 47Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   Synopsis of the Political Intrigue Chapter: [Pure Ancient Romance, No Rebirth] + [Arranged Marriage, Love Later] + [Patriotic Sentiments] + [Bad Ending] It's a story of abstinence concealing affection, and naivety blossoming into love. He is a wise and composed general protecting the nation; she is a clever and charming sixth daughter of the prime minister. Two complete strangers are bound together by an imperial decree. After their marriage, they have no physical contact except for arguments. At that time, no one expected that the crown prince, deeply in love with Mu Qingyan, would hand him a divorce decree in the swirling snow. "General Chu, please divorce Yan'er as soon as possible!" ... "I will exchange my life for my wife's freedom."

7. 7 山 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 Kui Ziqi夔子期Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 234Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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   This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, no time travel or reincarnation. A marriage contract leads from mutual scheming to mutual understanding. He's ruthless, she's ruthless too, each plotting to uncover old cases and seize power. Two strong protagonists, both seemingly weak but actually cunning, with multiple identities and both virgins.

8. 8 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 3.8kReads8.9Score39814d adds

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   🌱Ancient Chinese Romance, No Rebirth, No Time Travel🌱Jiang Zhaoyu has a powerful background, but unfortunately, her mother doesn't love her, her father doesn't care for her, and she's aloof? Even her childhood sweetheart rejected her! What to do?! 🌱Chu Jinyi, the youngest Duke, has both influence and power, and he only likes Jiang Zhaoyu! Go, Duke!🍉

9. 9 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's not a reincarnation/time-travel story, and it's almost finished. The character settings are quite interesting. The female lead is a bandit leader, a rough-around-the-edges type, ruthless and taciturn. The male lead is a heartless lawyer, universally disliked, but despite his scoundrel nature, he's very capable, a bit eccentric, and his character design is very fun; it's rare to see this kind of "scoundrel-strong" male lead.

10. 10 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 156Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must-read! It perfectly matches the character settings. There's no rebirth, no time travel, no system. It's a pure ancient style novel. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, highly skilled in martial arts, brave and resourceful. She has the identity of a general and another mysterious identity. There are also many adventure experiences in the story. It's definitely worth reading!

11. 11 高 Raising a Noble Lady of the Great Houses 高门贵女养成记 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted In a nutshell, this is the growth diary of Fang family’s noble daughter. Her father favors his concubine over his wife, and her aunt and illegitimate younger sister run wild. Fortunately, her clever and resourceful mother teaches Fang Yanxi well, and despite her surroundings, Fang Yanxi grows into a fine young lady of a prominent family. [This is a fictional setting for a trial project, so please don’t take it too seriously. A novice’s work, written for my own practice.] 416Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel about family intrigue and power struggles, featuring the growth and transformation of a noblewoman from humble beginnings.

12. 12 未 Empress Weiyang 未央皇后 Yuanbao Susu元宝苏苏Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted “Today, I’ll give the empress’s throne to the woman you love. Will you let me and my family go, then?” Driven into a corner, she gave a bitter smile and admitted defeat. “I don’t want anything anymore. I wish you both happiness!” Yin Wushang: “You’re unfaithful, cold, and calculating. Yan Weiyang, what makes you worthy of being my empress?” Yu Tianhuan: “You’d better kill me with one sword. Otherwise, as long as I’m alive, I’ll never let go. Yanyan, we’ll drag each other through hell on earth to 788Reads8.6Score10014d adds

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    "You are unfaithful, cold, and scheming; what right do you have to be my empress?" Forced to marry an impure empress, the young emperor felt deeply humiliated and disgusted. On their wedding night, he abandoned her and went to the palace of a concubine. In her youth, she had been completely devoted to him, but a conspiracy and scheming led them to become a bitter couple. Later, he couldn't help but fall for her, but she had already given up on him. Ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, completed.

13. 13 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 26.8kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    The male and female protagonists are both from ancient times; there is no rebirth or time travel.

14. 14 萧 Autumn's Somber Hues 萧瑟秋意 Jin Liyulin锦李煜麟Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi is the daughter of the richest merchant in the capital, while Xiao Jingyu is the crown prince. The two, who had nothing in common, meet by chance, grow to know each other, and fall in love. But their statuses are worlds apart. In the dynasty of Xiao Yuan, scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants are ranked in that order, with merchants at the very bottom. Shen Zhiyi also has a childhood friend to whom she was betrothed as a baby. Where will the two ultimately find love? When the mus 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pure ancient romance, already completed. The female protagonist comes from a humble background and gradually becomes powerful. New book, hoping for high ratings.

15. 15 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 320Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is an ancient romance novel. 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 watches over 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 by chance. "With you in this life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world."

16. 16 血 Blood-Drop Twin Lotus 血滴并蒂莲 Wen Xiao玟潇Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted A hidden lotus pond, an ancient twin lotus, and a group of strange races concealed from the world. After the war, Tong Che was the only son left in the General's household, which had guarded the nation. Princess Baolian, the eldest princess of Wei, was born with a lotus-shaped birthmark. For the sake of her people's peace and to save the one she loved, she had no choice but to embark on a political marriage. Then came the terrible news: Princess Baolian had been poisoned by a deadly toxin and wa 922Reads—Score13714d adds

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no rebirth.

17. 17 生 After Giving Birth, the Cold and Aloof Demon Emperor Begs Me to Stroke His Tail 生崽后，清冷妖皇哭求我摸他尾巴 Big Tangerine, Big Fortune大橘大利Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof seductress VS domineering female demon] The female demon Chu Qun was reborn. A thousand years had passed, yet her legends still covered the continent. The Saint of the Pill, the world-destroying Marquis Chu Yi, the sword-forging patriarch... They were all her secret identities! In her previous life, her siblings betrayed her. She was torn apart by chariots, and her soul was sealed beneath the abyss. This time, she returned in triumph, slaying prodigies, killing her enemies, and supp 38.9kReads9.6Score5.5k14d adds

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    These are all gems of novels, but they're all fantasy novels. Ancient romance novels where you want to be powerful without reincarnation or time travel are really hard to find these days. However, these novels are exceptionally good and definitely worth reading (some are time travel, some are reincarnation, but I only recommended one or two because I found them particularly good).

18. 18 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score76314d adds
19. 19 团 The Three-Year-Old Princess, Doted on by All 团宠公主三岁半 March Evening Primrose三月夕颜Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Gu Hui, heir to a family of renowned acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrated as a tiny princess and discovered that she could read people’s minds. Her father was the emperor, and her mother was a scheming imperial consort. Using her superpower, she became the apple of the emperor’s eye, the crown prince’s darling, and a thorn in the side of countless people. Gu Hui: “I want to rule the world, with no one daring to mess with me. I love seeing them hate me but be powerless to do anything about 15kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
20. 20 这 This Princess Consort Is a Force to Be Reckoned With, and She Deserves to Be Spoiled! 这个王妃路子野，得宠！ Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is of royal blood, a delicate flower who can't lift a finger.” Meanwhile, the Prince Regent's consort, a whip in her left hand and a blade in her right, beats a gang of rebels until they flee in terror. The Prince Regent says again, “My consort only knows how to sew. How would she know anything about the occult?” A century-old ghost, sewn up like a kite by the Prince Regent's consort, weeps as it flies through the sky. The Prince Regent sighs again. “ 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
21. 21 鬼 The Ghost Healer: The Nether Emperor's Beloved Poisonous Princess 鬼医倾城，冥帝爆宠小毒妃 Glutinous Rice Ball糯米儿Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She was the leader of the Dark Night Organization in the twenty-first century, a master of every weapon and skill, with medical and poison arts beyond compare. After being murdered, she awoke as a weak, helpless good-for-nothing. Weak and helpless? One lash from her dragon-spirit whip would shatter your bones and snap your tendons, leaving you on your knees begging for mercy! A good-for-nothing? Just wait until this young lady is reborn through fire and stands atop the highest peak. Then you'll 2.2kReads9.1Score36314d adds
22. 22 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds
23. 23 最 The Waning Glow 最阑珊 Fu Erqi傅二七Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment novel + neither lead is perfect + real people with real feelings] (Heir × Commandery Princess, a political marriage between two kingdoms, marriage before love, both devoted to each other, happy ending) The hero becomes a loyal puppy later on, with a world that consists only of the heroine and everyone else. The heroine is wise, noble-born, and deeply unfortunate. * She still remembered that Qixi Festival, when colorful lanterns hung high and candlelight filled the sky. Su 13Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Purely historical romance, with superb writing, truly amazing, high quality, tight plot, and unconventional storyline. Highly recommended!

24. 24 公 The Princess Returns: I Grant You the World 公主归来：许你天下 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, revenge, rebellion + both leads are each other's only partners and equally powerful] [The heroine is a formidable martial artist, peerless in both medicine and poison. The hero bears humiliation and bides his time, but is ruthless and decisive.] After ten years of studying martial arts on the mountain, Su Yuli, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ningyuan's household, suddenly received a letter from home. Her brother had killed a princess sent to marry for peace, and to protec 266Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    How about this one? No rebirth, no time travel.

25. 25 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance804k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 751Reads9.4Score14614d adds

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    A heart-wrenching love story between two madmen! The new emperor of the Great Yao Dynasty conquers the land to seize the eldest princess of the Great Ming Dynasty, imprisoning her in the deep palace and declaring that he will love her for the rest of his life. The heroine, harboring hatred for her country and family, fights back step by step, while the emperor spends the rest of his life unable to win back his wife.

26. 26 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    ❤️Follow me to never miss a good article🎈As the most feared and unapproachable Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Fucha, I've truly achieved the ultimate! As his first woman, I've been his companion since his youth! With two sons and two daughters, all I want to do is grow flowers and raise children! No one will ever let me leave the palace! He also fulfilled his promise: to protect Arong for life! 🎈"I have the best woman in the world. Whether things are crazy or peaceful, she's always within my reach. I don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year, but I ask to die on the same day, month, and year." 🎈A talented scholar from a humble background + a noblewoman from a prestigious family! A powerful minister, an empress dowager—no matter how many rumors circulate, only I can stand by your side!

27. 27 明 Schemes in the Ming Palace: A World Without Beauty 明宫谋：无颜天下 Don't Ask莫问Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In the unforgiving world of imperial power, Wang Rongyu has no choice but to enter the palace. She keeps her head down, hoping only to leave, not to rise through the ranks. But she has two mothers-in-law to contend with, the emperor’s favored concubine ahead of her, and a palace full of women selected and enfeoffed six months ago, yet still no children have been born. Knowing that emperors are heartless, Wang Rongyu has already made up her mind to simply do her job as empress. She won’t compete 3.1kReads9.0Score34414d adds
28. 28 玉 Spring in the Jade Palace 玉殿春 Writer A-Xing写手阿星Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Gentle Noblewoman x Cunning, Patient Scholar] [Female Growth + Forbidden Love + Tormented Romance + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Redemption] Yan Qing was a noblewoman from a distinguished family. One day, on a whim, she saved Jiang Weiren, a poor scholar. Though they came from utterly different worlds, the two began to cross paths. The gentle young woman and the brooding young man fell for each other in secret. But then the Yan family fell from power. To protect her famil 3.2kReads9.2Score28714d adds
29. 29 侧 The Side Consort Arrives, Joining the Crown Prince in Rebellion, War, and the Rise to Emperor and Empress 侧妃驾到，携太子造反出征成帝后 Za Qi杂柒Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted My first book wasn’t very well written. [Harem intrigue + political scheming + two powerful leads + revenge] He is Xiao Junze, a warm and gentle yet calculating Crown Prince with a devoted heart. She is Lin Qingyue, a cool-headed, clever side consort who has no desire to enter the palace. He says, “Qingyue, I’m afraid you’ll destroy the obsession I’ve held onto for ten years.” She says, “Junze, I’m willing to build a golden age with you.” As dangers close in at court, their feelings for each oth 11Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Since we parted, I've longed to meet you. How many times have my soul and dreams been with you? Tonight, I'll light the silver lamp again, still fearing our meeting is but a dream. "As long as it's you, waiting and watching over you is sweet enough." A political intrigue and romance story, it just started and the rating is a bit low, but it's good!

30. 30 作 The Spoiled Woman Was Cast Aside, Then the Arrogant Prince Doted on Her 作精女被休后，被傲娇王爷宠上天 Ma Chenggong马成功Ancient Romance130k WordsOngoing Qi Huaizhen, the niece of a vice minister's household and infamous as "the biggest airhead in Qingzhou Prefecture," was carried into General Mo's residence the previous night to marry the gravely ill eldest young master Mo in a wedding meant to bring him good fortune. The next morning, she was found sharing a bed with the second young master Mo. Branded a wanton woman, she was sent back to her uncle's household with a letter of divorce. An airhead or a wanton, it didn't matter. At least she was —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Having nothing, Qi Huaizhen, the niece of the Vice Minister's family, infamous as "Qingzhou Prefecture's Number One Incompetent," was carried into General Mo's mansion the night before to be married off to the dying eldest son of the Mo family in a marriage intended to bring good fortune. The next morning, she was discovered sleeping in the same bed as the second son of the Mo family, and, branded an adulteress, was sent back to the Vice Minister's mansion with a letter of divorce. Incompetent or adulteress, at least she had money, plenty of money! But when she saw the adulterer who had caused her so much suffering, she couldn't help but take action…

31. 31 躺 The Lie-Flat Consort Yuqiong 躺平妃子玉琼传 Gray Mist灰色的岚Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted The women in the palace all hope the emperor will die. Yu Qiong saw through the dog of an emperor, Li Ji, from the very beginning. He flirted everywhere but was as fickle as they come. He had already lost the handsome face that was once his only redeeming quality. What else could attract women to him? Other people might play along, but Yu Qiong had no intention of keeping him company. She had things to do! Shen Moqing was the general others called a terrifying fiend, a man whose reputation could 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, with a focus on palace intrigue and power struggles.

32. 32 角 The Courtesan Takes Charge and Fights Against the Odds 角妓当道逆风行 Word Button话扣Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + household intrigue + palace intrigue + strong female lead + ...] One careless mistake, and she becomes a courtesan... See how she escapes that life, avenges her family, and even rises to power over the entire court! 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No rebirth, ancient romance

33. 33 逆 Vowing Never to Part from You, Even Through Calamity 逆劫之誓不与君绝 Daughter of Min Xian民贤之女Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing She came to destroy the world, while he made it his duty to protect all under heaven. For the sake of his smile, she defied fate. Now he must choose between the world and the woman he loves. What ending awaits them? As long as the mountains stand tall and heaven and earth endure, I swear I will never part from you. 32Reads8.9Score314d adds

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    A traditional ancient Chinese fantasy novel, absolutely original. No time travel, no rebirth, no cultivation. No cultivation system, a story of a born god.

34. 34 回 Going Back to Ancient Times to Open an Online Shop 回到古代开网店 Duan Yue Shi Yi端月十一Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted "Wifey, I want ice cream!" A certain man narrowed his long, phoenix-shaped eyes and licked his lips. "Coming right up!" Wen Rou waved her hand, and a cone of ice cream appeared in her palm. "Wifey, let's have hot pot tonight!" A certain man rested his chin in his hands and stared at Wen Rou as she drew a map at the table. "Sure!" Wen Rou put down her pen and began preparing the ingredients for hot pot. ..." "Wifey, I have a gift for you!" A certain man appeared in front of Wen Rou, looking s 1.4kReads9.0Score16614d adds

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    These are all books I've read and selected. Judging from the titles, I think they're all pretty good. The writing isn't too childish, and the themes and content are decent. Some are completed, and some are ongoing series. You can check them out.

35. 35 带 I Opened a General Store in Ancient Times with Pinduoduo 带着拼夕夕在古代开杂货铺 Wordsmith Pear码字工梨子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Luming, an older unmarried woman, transmigrated with a knockoff shopping platform called Pinduoduo and became an older unmarried woman in ancient times who had paid the single tax for four years straight. Wanting to send living expenses to her parents back home and make life a little more comfortable for her ancient self, Zhao Qingping set out to build a business with Pinduoduo's help. Through hard work and perseverance, she took advantage of the differences in prices and productivity betwe 1.8kReads7.7Score19414d adds
36. 36 刚 We Just Had Our Home Confiscated, and Now It's the Apocalypse? I'm Stockpiling Supplies in Ancient Times to Escape the Famine 刚抄家又末世？我在古代囤货逃荒 The Beloved Fish团宠鱼Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted [Apocalyptic Disasters + Medicine + Superpowers + Spatial Storage + Stockpiling Supplies + No Saintly Heroine] Su Hua transmigrates into a book. She isn’t the heroine or even a supporting character, just a complete sucker who isn’t even important enough to have her name mentioned. In three days, her family will be confiscated and she’ll be exiled. Three months later, she’ll face extreme heat, heavenly fire, earthquakes, tsunamis... The world will turn into a map straight out of the Classic of Mo 26.4kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds
37. 37 醋 The Jealous Prince’s Playful Divine Doctor Princess 醋坛王爷的神医俏皮小王妃 Qu Liyao曲梨瑶Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Faithful couples + sweet romance + adored by everyone + spatial ring + strong leads] A modern master of both Chinese and Western medicine from a family of ancient martial artists has an accident, and her soul transmigrates with her martial arts skills and spatial ring into the body of an ugly, lovestruck woman in the Dongjun Dynasty. When she wakes, she is already in a bridal sedan, having been used as a pawn by the emperor and her so-called father, who have married her off as the principal wif 8.1kReads9.4Score1.1k14d adds
38. 38 天 Fleeing Disaster: Our Whole Family Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Survive 天灾逃荒：全家穿到古代求生存 One Meal a Week一周一饭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No romantic pairing + farming + infrastructure development + exile + famine migration, a pure plot-driven novel] Ji Xingran never imagined that simply climbing a mountain would result in their family of three transmigrating. They even transmigrated into a group of exiles headed toward a bitterly cold land. Fortunately, all three family members' backpacks became spatial storage, and Ji Xingran also gained special survival skill points that allowed them to predict the weather, gather wild fruit, 13.1kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
39. 39 月 The Moon Shines Over the Nine Provinces: Flowers of Two Lives 月儿弯弯照九州之两生花 Still Li Sheng还是黎生Two Female Leads227k WordsOngoing The Peerless Pair The story of a swan and a fox who step into each other’s schemes as themselves. #HouseholdIntrigue #PoliticalScheming #AncientBusinessWarfare #DetectiveCases #Romance #EverydayLife #ContractMarriage —Reads—Score—14d adds

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