After Reading Bound by Spring, Nothing Else Measures Up. Please Recommend Timeless Classics 看完了《缚春情》后，啥都不入眼，求经典耐看的书

1. 1001 皎 The Bright Moon Returns to the Spring 皎月落泉归 I Didn't Know Yesterday昨天不知道Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted The jilted heroine must be bullied. There must be an evil stepmother, a sweet-faced stepsister, and a despicable scumbag. But when the heroine can take no more and tears into the scumbag who wanted her to be his mistress... Public opinion takes a sharp turn and rockets into lunar orbit. Because of her, Confucian scholars from four kingdoms collectively lose their minds, and rival academic factions publish essays accusing her of “smashing white jade with Qin Qiong’s hammer” and “trampling the duc 44Reads8.7Score—Shelves
2. 1002 初 First Encounter with Heng 初遇姮 Si Liheng思李姮Modern Romance41k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Unrequited love is a successful pantomime, and unrequited love is not necessarily a tragedy.

3. 1003 假 The Fake Princess Stumbles into the Imperial Family, Leaving the Entire Dynasty Enchanted 假皇女误闯天家，全皇朝惊艳沦陷 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance986k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue and a Powerful Heroine]+ [The Perfect Imposture]+ [An Ensemble of Young Characters]+ [A Sage’s Selfish Desires] Ten years ago, foreign rebels stormed into Sheng’an. The empress sacrificed herself for her country and named Princess Wei Baoning crown princess, heir to the throne. That same year, lightning struck the imperial mausoleum, and the young princess was buried in a sea of flames. No body was ever found. The following month, a new emperor ascended the throne. Over the n 48.2kReads9.4Score5.2kShelves
4. 1004 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 409Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   Look, look, look, and then you can go to sleep.

5. 1005 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
6. 1006 欢 A Joyful Gathering 欢喜聚 July Hasn't Arrived Yet七月还没来Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted The joys and sorrows of a blended family in ancient times. [A fictional setting: family life and affection that grows over time] An older half-brother who shares the same father. A younger half-sister who shares the same mother. An older sister they took in. A stepsister and stepbrother with no blood ties, after their mother remarries. Yang Xiyue is somehow thrust into a family with a full set of siblings. Life is hard, and people are complicated. Let’s see how this big family eventually finds a 15.6kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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   The first book is a typical farming novel, depicting daily life in ancient times, unfolding gradually and with decent writing. The second book is a detective story; although it revolves around only one major case, the logic is sound and the writing is fluent.

7. 1007 第 The Number One Hunk 第1猛男 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban563k WordsOngoing Style: urban survival, easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with plenty of romantic tension. System: Get rewarded whenever an exciting conflict breaks out. Language: concise and clear. 137Reads6.8Score129Shelves

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   Awesome!

8. 1008 反 Falling Again and Again 反复沦陷 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance148k WordsOngoing A wealthy, brilliant, beautiful, unhinged heiress x a mixed-race, devoted-to-love financial titan “Love and parting are a lifetime of cranes crying in the Pavilion.” Jiang Jinyue loved Zhong Lingjia's eyes most of all, and made it rain for him time and again. On a rainy evening in London in 2014, Jiang Jinyue fell in love with a girl. That same year, on a snowy New Year's Eve in Beijing, Jiang Jinyue posted the first update of her life on social media: a ten-second video. In the video, magnifice 262Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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   These two books are super good, Zun Du is amazing!

9. 1009 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 49kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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   "Diving Headfirst into a Sea of Handsome Men" tells the story of Wen Yu, a modern woman who transmigrates into the body of the eldest princess of the Great Sheng Dynasty. The original owner of this body was a beautiful but brainless, good-for-nothing who drowned after falling into the water during a jealous argument. After transmigrating, Wen Yu discovers that many of the most powerful and influential ministers in the court are entangled in marriage with the original owner, and she even inadvertently saves their lives, making them devoted to her from then on. Wen Yu has a collecting obsession; she treats these men as collectibles, spending time alone with them in her boudoir, treating them like painters and models, but never giving them any official status. She even plans to bring the top courtesan from the Nanfeng Pavilion into the princess's residence as a male concubine, causing chaos among the men. In reality, Wen Yu is using her intelligence and modern knowledge to navigate these handsome men while simultaneously dealing with various forces and conspiracies in the court. Through her interactions with these men, Wen Yu gradually discovers their individual charm and virtues, while the men are attracted to Wen Yu's intelligence, kindness, and gentleness, all pursuing her. In the end, Wen Yu found her true love among these handsome men and spent her life with him, while the other men also found their own happiness.

10. 1010 港 The Rose of Hong Kong Island 港岛玫瑰 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.2Score327Shelves
11. 1011 唐 Nine Beauties of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝九个美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Historical171k WordsOngoing Style: Clear and easy to understand, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with plenty of romantic tension. System: Tang Dynasty Get-Rich-Quick System. Male lead: Wang Jumeng Female supporting characters: Nangong Qian, Murong Ying, Li Jiaojiao, and others Language: Concise and straightforward. 17Reads—Score125Shelves
12. 1012 仙 The Immortal's Appearance 仙人状 Shi Jin是今Martial Arts313k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery solving + male lead with a secret identity + lovers who fight as fiercely as they love] A dazzling, outspoken heroine and a seemingly gentle but secretly ruthless physician, locked in a battle of equals as they fall in love! A celebrated romance author's popular historical mystery! A relationship between equals, full of tension; heart-stopping court intrigue; and the shocking truth behind bizarre murders! A celestial being appears in a dream to help solve a case and 16.2kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
13. 1013 七 The Pretty Little Bride of the 1970s: The Village Tough Guy Is a Force to Be Reckoned With 七零小俏媳：我家村霸超凶的 Freshly Squeezed Little Lamb鲜榨小羊Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + reborn + sweet young woman and rugged man + doting romance + business and farming] Bai Jiaojiao, the fake heiress who had been sent to the countryside, was reborn. When she saw Shen Heng again, she boldly threw her arms around him, determined not to repeat the tragedy of loving him without ever winning his heart. Shen Heng, the local bully of Shili Village, was the very picture of a menacing brute. On their first day of marriage: “I’m the head of this household. My wife has to 89.3kReads9.2Score6kShelves

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    Historical setting + Rebirth + Pampered Girl and Rough Guy + Sweet Romance + Business and Farming, the male lead just wants to sleep, hahaha

14. 1014 快 The Quick Transmigration Cannon Fodder Won't Play by the Rules 快穿炮灰她不走寻常路 Traveler in Misty Rain一蓑烟雨客Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing No fixed pairing, Qing-dynasty setting + historical eras + other worlds, with a pocket dimension Note: The heroine is a hedonist and a self-serving perfectionist. Her motto is that she can eat anything but hardship and endure anything but suffering. She tries to live comfortably in every world. After more than twenty years of bad luck, college student Shen Anning finally catches a break, only to die the day before her fortune is due to arrive. Perhaps her resentment is too great: just before sh 66.2kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
15. 1015 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.7kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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    These three books are absolutely excellent, with well-developed characters, a tight plot, and no unnecessary dialogue.

16. 1016 震 Shocking! My Boyfriend Turned Out to Be the Horror Dungeon Boss 震惊！男友竟是恐怖副本BOSS Tuoba Dumpling拓跋饺子Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Two powerful leads + Horror-game instances + Lighthearted and funny + Boyfriend is the BOSS + Devoted husband + Both are virgins] On her birthday, Shen Jiahe’s boyfriend told her that the number of players entering horror-game instances had surged, and as the instance’s big BOSS, he had to work overtime and couldn’t come home. Shen Jiahe laughed in anger. He could have just said he was cheating on her! Instead, he came up with such a ridiculous excuse! She dumped the scumbag that 51.4kReads9.2Score5.9kShelves
17. 1017 墨 The Mo Family’s Ink House 墨香之家 Add a Little Sugar to the Rice米饭加点糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Grow crops and make a fortune? Lu Wei spread her hands. She wanted to farm too! But when she’s so poor she can’t even afford grass to eat, where’s she supposed to find land? Find a husband? Lu Wei immediately burst into tears, touching the scar on her face. She still had to face life instead of running away. No land, no house, and no looks? No problem. She has her dad by her side. Father and daughter working together can move mountains. They’ll have a house someday, as well as gold, silver, and 2.2kReads8.9Score213Shelves
18. 1018 张 Zhang Qiling Has Been Picked Up Again and Again 张起灵又又又被捡到了 A Friend Who Shares in Glory一荣俱荣的朋子Two Male Leads675k WordsOngoing Zhang Qiling turned to ash behind the Bronze Gate. When he opened his eyes again, he was a six-year-old child, covered in blood and lying in the snow. Kuai Duo found him and took him home, naming him “A Hui.” Seven years later, on the night his family was massacred, he dragged the four-year-old Zhi Nu into a cellar. Listening to Kuai Duo’s screams as he was tortured to death, he wrote in Zhi Nu’s palm: “A blood debt must be repaid in blood.” World One: The Lost Tomb: Legend of the Sea and Zangha 53Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 1019 文 The Tale of Wen Tan 文檀传 Huo Sheng霍笙Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted A perceptive, worldly beauty × a jade-faced marquis Wen Tan thought this was all life had to offer: scheming against the other girls in the training house, waiting for some rich man to buy her, and rotting away in the mud. Then Marquis Jiarui offered her a chance to work together. “I need a fiancée, and you need somewhere to belong. Why not make a deal?” And so she transformed from a Yangzhou beauty bred for sale into an official's daughter in the capital, nervously navigating a world of power a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll regret not watching! The female lead is a slut, the male lead gives her a fake identity, and they marry openly and formally. Happy ending.

20. 1020 重 Reborn as Everyone’s Dream Girl, I Train the Academy’s Noble Young Men 重生万人迷，在学院调教贵公子们 Smiling Universe笑笑宇宙Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families + multiple male leads + adored by everyone + elite academy's Four F's + male rivalry + reborn + Thirty-Six Stratagems] Xu Suwan looks like Lin Daiyu, but she's strong on the inside and loves wearing qipao. Four powerful figures at the elite academy all compete to claim her. The more she resists, the more intense they become, until a small slip costs her her life. Her spirit wanders for ten years, and she sees: Jiang Yizhen, the cool and composed heir to a powerful family, has g 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The male leads are complementary in type and have an extreme fondness for the female lead. Their competition for her affections is both sweet and exciting. After watching it, all I can say is: I want them all! I've watched it three times!

21. 1021 男 The Femboy Scams Without Limits, Luring Straight Men Into His Trap 男娘坑钱无下限，钓着直男哐哐骗 Spicy Little Steamed Bun热辣辣的小馒头Two Male Leads444k WordsCompleted [Male-male leads × love triangle chaos × face-slapping comeuppance × winning back his wife after driving her away × two straight men turned gay × younger top × mildly coercive and twisted × sweet and angsty × both virgins] [A cold, desireless, money-over-love cross-dressing bottom × a rich second-generation top who starts out arrogant and sharp-tongued, then turns into a lovesick maniac] Jiang Xuyan was an orphan. To make money, he dressed as a woman and worked as a suggestive livestreamer every 5.1kReads9.2Score747Shelves
22. 1022 盗 Tomb Raiding: What Do I Do After Stealing Something Off the Clan Leader from the Start? 盗墓：开局偷到族长身上肿么办？ Niohuru Qiling钮祜禄氏起灵Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy, no romance in the main story, an unconventional protagonist] Zhang You's nickname was Zhang Sneaky. After pulling off one last trick, he retired to the world of Grave Robbers' Chronicles. So much for retirement. Why was his start so miserable? He'd been starving for three days, and didn't have a single cent on him! Luckily, he still had the skills left behind by his shady System. But where was he supposed to find money for food out in the middle of nowhere? Sorry, buddy, bu 15.6kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
23. 1023 我 I Started Living the Life of Wei Xiaobao in Ancient Times! 我在古代的日子做起了韦小宝！ Xuan Xiao Chao轩小超Male-Channel Fanfiction121k WordsCompleted A fanfic about my days in ancient times, where I become Wei Xiaobao! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 1024 表 My Cousin Has Ambitions 表妹野心有点大 A Duo Guli阿朵古丽Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing Pure historical romance + scheming, calculating legitimate daughter + winning her back + forced marriage + political intrigue The hero is the emperor, ten years older than the heroine. Jiang Shi should have been a noble young lady of the capital, but her grandaunt came to seek refuge with the Jiang family and ended up in her father's bed. Afterward, her father favored his concubine over his wife, and the Jiang family tried to seize everything from Jiang Shi's mother. After her mother divorced an 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm so anxious! Such a great book, and nobody's discovered it! It's not heavy, there's no time travel, and no cheat codes! It's self-respecting and has strong moral principles! She says, "If all women in the world could read and write, it would save the lives of many women confined to their homes." "It's not worth becoming repulsive for a man!" The female protagonist uses her own way to enable women to read and write!

25. 1025 重 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Returns 重生嫡女归来 Ghost Month Specter鬼月幽灵Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Banxia, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Medicine, was murdered by her sister and the Crown Prince she loved. When she awakens, she has been reborn a few days before returning to the capital. With the memories of her past life, she tears away her sister’s beautiful facade and exposes her stepmother’s false piety. The capital says she’s a country bumpkin, but she’s more fashionable than anyone. They call her a village girl, but she’s more graceful than them all. They say she’s illiterate 5.7kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    These books are also very good.

26. 1026 七 The Clear-Eyed Beauty of the 1970s Refuses to Accept Her Fate: Book Transmigration 七零清醒美人不认命【穿书】 A Little Eight Hundred一只八百Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Polished Egoist + Pocket Dimension + Love at First Sight + Transmigrates into a Short Drama] [Military Officer] [Joining Her Husband on an Island] Xu Suimei is beautiful and clever. She clawed her way from an orphanage to a top university, only to discover that she still hadn't even reached the starting line others were born at. She resolved to use marriage as a stepping stone, but just as she was about to take the final step, she transmigrated to the 1970s. She became a little girl in a short 13.9kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The shrewd and capable Granny Lou was most proud of having three beautiful adopted daughters. To ensure her three daughters found good marriages, she traveled a great distance to the capital for the Flower Festival. The eldest daughter, Qingyun, was strictly raised by her mother and was the epitome of a traditional noblewoman, every smile and gesture a model of elegance, deeply loved by her elders. The second daughter, Xianyue, was stunningly beautiful and insightful, but sickly from childhood and disliked by her elders. The youngest daughter, Lingshuang, was independent, self-reliant, and fiercely opposed to marriage, determined to forge her own path as a woman… These three daughters, each with distinct personalities, were renowned in the capital for their beauty, talent, or eloquence. Faced with the inevitable fate of marriage, they made different choices, ultimately weaving a heartwarming tale of a lively and bustling family life.

27. 1027 今 Raise a Toast and Sing Together Today 今朝有酒共高歌 Seeking the Moon Through Flowers穿花寻月Ancient Romance108k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [Transmigration] [Cultivating Prince] [Driven Mad by Love] [Younger Puppy Boy] [Two Strong Leads] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within] “Chu Mingzhao, what is it you want?” “I want this world... to never devour people again.” “Chu Mingzhao, don’t go! Don’t leave me all alone!” “A Zhao, we once loved each other deeply. Why do you avoid me as if I were a plague?” “Elder Sister, I’ll do anything you say!” Synopsis: Chu Mingzhao died on her wedding night. Poisoned and bound inside her dowr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is also good, it's enjoyable, and the author updates regularly, so you can follow it!

28. 1028 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 29.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    Try these novels! ☀️ The writing is excellent, the plots are fresh and engaging, and they're captivating without being verbose. 🌴 Every book is full of twists and turns, gripping and captivating. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down.

29. 1029 明 The Moon Shines Toward the Evening 明月向晚 Nan Chuyi He南初意禾Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Mingyue, the capital's most talented woman, has once again incurred everyone's wrath. This time, it's because she's engaged to the Fourth Prince, said to be the most elegant man under heaven. But when she wakes from a nap, Zhu Mingyue discovers she's become Xiang Wan, a simple-minded girl from a small town in Qingzhou. Jiang Heng: “She's a catch. Hurry up and bring her back to my estate!” Xiang Wan: “Get lost! When I was making waves in the capital, you were still wearing split-crotch pants! 2.6kReads9.1Score259Shelves
30. 1030 艳 Jade of Passion 艳玉 Old Gu Isn't the Sixth老古不是老六Urban182k WordsCompleted In the 1980s, Qiu Yuyu, a beautiful young woman from a mountain village, entered city life by chance and embarked on a career in government. But she soon became trapped in a mire of worldly entanglements and twisted romances, unable to pull herself free… The men and women in this story are not bad at heart, and they all had their original ideals. But they could not resist the temptations of worldly desires, and strayed further and further from their paths. In the end, none could avoid the danger 1.1kReads6.8Score153Shelves

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    If you're unhappy, come and hit me.

31. 1031 梦 Dreambound, Heart Unscarred 梦锁心无痕 Clearwater Bamboo清水竹Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted Back then, he said, “I’ll wait for you at No. 1 High School.” But by the time I had overcome every obstacle to reach him, he had vanished. That old wound never healed. I never imagined that the next time I’d see Le Yi would be at his funeral… 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The woman, Li Bai, who had secretly loved someone for many years, finally met him in her dream...

32. 1032 三 The Loess Chronicles of Three Workers and Three Can-Doers 三工三可的黄土记 Three Workers, Three Can Do三工三可Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted This is a modern romance fable infused with magic, set across the twenty years around the turn of the millennium. It has the gritty texture of reality, yet glimmers with surreal light. At its heart is a mysterious place called “Loess Records: Immersive Life Experience Hall.” A group of boys and girls step inside and enter a highly realistic romance simulation. Through the “Five Questions of the Soul,” they seek out and define love’s central theme, acting out the madness and restraint, purity an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After reading "The Yellow Earth Chronicle," nothing else matters anymore. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

33. 1033 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    I recommend two excellent books by the same author, from the "Female General" series. Friendly reminder: there's a side effect—after reading them, you might find yourself unable to appreciate many other novels.

34. 1034 我 Me, a Cultivation Big Shot: How Much Stronger Can I Get? 我，修仙大佬强亿点怎么了 Cabbage白菜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted "Soul Ferryman + No Romance + Story Arc Adventures + Spiritual Qi Revival + Cultivation + Invincible" Yun Miao, a cultivation powerhouse who has lived for thousands of years, sets out to uncover her origins. She volunteers to become a ferryman, guiding vengeful ghosts to the afterlife. The ghosts are full of resentment, hatred, and longing. She works diligently, her heart as firm as stone, yet can never uncover the mystery of her origins. Until one day... The Taoist priests of the Xuanmen 27.9kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves

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    This fantasy novel is so good! It's almost 3 AM and I'm still reading it. I'm totally engrossed!

35. 1035 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 42.5kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    This is my absolute favorite palace intrigue and domestic drama novel.

36. 1036 鸡 Sunny Skies Above the Humble Life 鸡毛之上有晴天 Tomato Loach番茄泥鳅Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Marriage and love] [Heartbreak] [Betrayal] [Comeback] [Redemption] [The truth about marriage] [Urban romance] [Realistic relationships] [Healing] A broken marriage has worn away every last trace of warmth, leaving two lives utterly out of step! He fought his way up from being a low-level technician at a chemical plant, only to have his own brother steal his hard work and stab him in the back! His former lover suffers through pregnancy; old love and hatred entangle them, betrayal cuts deep, devo 1.2kReads8.1Score104Shelves

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    These two books are good; I've finished reading them.

37. 1037 隔 The Neighbor's Young Wife Schemed Against Me and Ruined Half My Life 隔壁小媳妇算计我，毁我半生 Tomato Loach番茄泥鳅Modern Romance99k WordsCompleted [Period drama] [Northeastern factory district] [Forbidden affair] [Deception and schemes] [Pregnancy troubles] [Long-buried secrets] [Redemption through guilt] [A painfully realistic tragedy] In a northeastern chemical factory neighborhood in the 1980s, the life of honest factory worker Jia Jun is ruined by the young wife next door! One act of misplaced trust draws him into the enormous lie Su Min has spun. One wrong step, and he's trapped in a forbidden affair, lost beyond redemption! An unexpe 5.4kReads8.1Score266Shelves
38. 1038 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves

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    These are all classic and excellent articles by Tomato.

39. 1039 穿 Reborn as the Villain's Sister, the Divine Doctor Princess Tears Up the Script 穿成反派亲妹，神医王妃手撕剧本 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Ye Yunmian awakened to the plot and discovered that her entire family were destined to be cannon fodder in a book. Her eldest brother is fierce and violent, picking fights with everyone until he gradually becomes twisted and ends up dying without a whole corpse. Her second brother was kidnapped as a child, poisoned, and turned into the male lead's obedient lackey! Her little brother is a coward who clings to life. He sides with whoever seems strongest and could be dragged out as 22.3kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    I recently reread a book. I was looking for something to read, so I decided to reread it. I really felt sorry for the female lead's brothers. The eldest brother was controlled by the plot and was the original female lead's early-stage "golden finger"—providing her with money, resources, and connections, and taking care of her step-grandmother's family. Later, he shielded the female lead from a hidden weapon, enduring three years of excruciating pain, only to be gradually distanced by the original female lead, who eventually came to hate him. The second brother went out with the eldest brother as a child but was kidnapped by a seemingly respectable uncle. He was later taken in as a bodyguard by the original male lead (who knew who the second brother was, but the second brother had forgotten his past due to the torture and fright). He was later killed by the eldest brother while shielding the male lead from an assassination attempt. After his death, the original male lead carried his body home to provoke the eldest brother. The third brother was raised by a seemingly kind but actually cruel step-grandmother after birth, suffering endless oppression. He was raised to be timid and cowardly, always trying to please others, and was bullied by everyone, making him infamous.

40. 1040 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 106.7kReads9.7Score12.4kShelves
41. 1041 岭 Those Years Working in Lingnan 岭南打工那些年 Dongting Fish Song洞庭鱼歌Urban1.0M WordsCompleted This work is a realistic urban novel based on my own experience of heading south to Guangdong for work in the late 1980s. It might be more accurate to call it a memoir of migrant work than a novel. The characters are all based on my colleagues, fellow villagers, and friends I knew well! I chose to write in the first person so that everyone in these pages would feel vivid and real, with a soul of their own. I hope readers will find the voice warm and familiar as they read or listen in their spare 18.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    A classic work that is perfect for readers born in the 60s, 70s and 80s to savor!

42. 1042 寡 A Widow, Alluring and Charming, Takes the Eastern Palace and Claims the Empress's Throne! 寡妇娇又魅，入主东宫，摘后位！ Lu Shili鹭十里Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + marriage before love + raising a child + healing + happy ending] After two years of marriage, Jiang Nong finally gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child wasn't her husband's. Jiang Nong had no idea who the child's father was. After all, her husband was impotent, so they could only use another man's seed... A husband like that was no good. So Jiang Nong gathered her belongings, wrote a divorce letter, exposed the secret her hypocritical husband had hidden for half his l 6.4kReads9.2Score738Shelves

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    The novel I've been reading recently features a female protagonist who is unloved by her parents, but possesses strong morals and a clear mind. She's tricked by her infertile, scumbag ex-husband into giving herself to a stranger, becomes pregnant, and gives birth. She decisively divorces him, infuriating him, and then, to protect herself, enters the Eastern Palace (the palace of the crown prince). The male lead is extremely devoted to her, and the seemingly mundane yet captivating romance between the main characters is incredibly sweet.

43. 1043 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Get By in the Imperial Harem 穿到古代混后宫 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Modern-day Huang Ye transmigrates into the ancient Great Xia Dynasty as the pampered darling of the Minister's household, where a daughter is born only once every ten generations. To repay her loving family, she starts learning martial arts at a nunnery while still a little girl. She wants to master everything: inner strength, hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, medicine, and poisons. Only by learning real skills can she better protect her family. At last, she grows up, only to be told she must 1.9kReads7.6Score178Shelves

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    It's a historical romance novel, featuring both palace intrigue and delicious food. It's a long, completed story with incredibly tasty food and textbook-perfect palace intrigue. It's exceptionally captivating.

44. 1044 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    This book will definitely give you a fresh perspective. Not only is the writing excellent and the logic strong, but the character settings are also very interesting! We were all captivated by the heroine's charm.

45. 1045 集 The Secret of a Collective Rejuvenation 集体回春的秘密 White Moon Guzheng白月古筝Mystery180k WordsCompleted “Sis, have you been taking preservatives?” “Are there more and more centenarians?” A rejuvenation craze has swept through a certain entertainment circle. Behind the glamour, are there secrets no one knows? Lin Shen ventures alone into the tiger's den... and barely makes it out alive. 34Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Classics are for future generations to judge. Anyway, it's too new, newer than the news.

46. 1046 手 After Tearing My Concubine Aunt to Shreds, I Became Empress 手撕姨娘后，我成了皇后 Qiao Yiyi桥依依Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shaofu Tutor’s household, and should have lived a life of comfort and privilege. Instead, she was kidnapped by bandits. Was it an accident, or was someone behind it? With her mother losing her mind and her younger brother being abused, how can she change their fate? She has to save her mother and younger brother. She has to make the wicked pay! Hmm... What’s with this Crown Prince? She just can’t get rid of him... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She was the legitimate daughter of the Junior Tutor's family, but she was kidnapped by bandits. Was it unintentional or deliberate? Faced with her mother's madness and her younger brother's abuse, what should she do?

47. 1047 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.2kReads8.2Score186Shelves

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    A sweet, historical romance novel, not a strong female lead story. The female lead is delicate and gentle, the legitimate daughter of a military family and a princess's companion. She received the highest level of royal education from a young age, was destined to be the crown prince's wife, and hadn't been exposed to much darkness. She was pampered by the empress, princess, and crown prince. She was intelligent but wouldn't use it to harm others, until her family was unjustly accused… The male lead is a regent prince, a domineering CEO who planned a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love. After marriage, he dotes on her immensely, a fatherly, guiding boyfriend who gradually leads the female lead to grow and fall in love with him. A sweet and pampering story.

48. 1048 梦 Flowers of Fate Bloom in Dreams 梦里缘生花 Sprout Sprout Seedling Bug Bug芽芽苗苗虫虫Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted Fan Lailuo is a half-immortal, born to the Great Brahma King and a mortal woman. She has always been lost about her identity, unsure where she belongs in the world, until she meets Chi Yaojun, who gives her many paths forward. Yet her uncertainty continues to follow her like a shadow. Chi Yaojun comes from an ordinary background and has an ordinary job. Then he meets Fan Lailuo, a half-immortal, and begins an extraordinary life he never imagined. He knows he should not casually involve himself i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's see something new.

49. 1049 夺 Seizing the Banner 夺旌 Qi Qi He栖栖禾Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted 🔥 Dueling for the Banner: Complete, 162 episodes! No System + No Romance, a fusion of suspense, dual protagonists, wuxia, and fantasy! “Take the banner and run! Trust no one!” Those were his father's dying words, and they led Xie Yizhi straight to Su Xingran, a female thief whose every word was a lie. She can imitate anyone, yet she always finds herself lost in thought, rubbing half of a jade pendant. After a narrow escape from death, she suddenly asked, “If I told you the Lord of the Shadow Pa —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who can resist the thrill of the two protagonists crawling back from hell and tearing apart court intrigues? "The Capture of the Banner" seamlessly blends suspense, darkness, and action into its plot, with each chapter featuring high-energy moments that will send your adrenaline soaring!

50. 1050 通 The Bedchamber Maid 通房丫鬟 Snow on the Cold River寒江雪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted As a bedchamber maid, Hua Rong has always remembered her place. She mustn't fall in love with her master, let him become addicted to women, or compete with his future young madam for his affections. After finally enduring until age and fading looks let her buy back her freedom, Hua Rong sets her sights on an honest, decent widower and plans to share a simple life with him. But her highborn master pins her to the wall, eyes red, and asks, “You'd rather have that old man than me?” Hua Rong: “...” 2.7kReads9.2Score674Shelves

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    Everyone has a brain, right?

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