Desperate for Something to Read: Ancient-Era Sweet Romance with Two Male Leads 高级书荒，求双楠古代甜宠文

1. 1 漂 Pretty Fools Were Born to Be Spoiled by Their Husbands 漂亮蠢货天生就是要被老公宠坏的 De Wan德万Two Male Leads303k WordsCompleted Original title: Pretty Idiots Are Born to Be Their Husband's... [Reincarnated Shou + Awakening Gong + Romantic, Supernatural Mystery + Ages 27/19 + Heights 193/176 + Both Inexperienced + Semi-Period Setting] Stupid, “vicious,” bitter-melon sweetie shou X frustrated, scheming, dirty-talking, bad-dog, fatherly gong Gong's perspective: Zhou Gangxun has a dream in which his wife is the vicious shou in a novel, while he is the novel's villainous gong. His wife is only with him to latch onto a rich s 71.5kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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   It's incredibly sweet, but one of the books isn't finished yet.

2. 2 男 A Male Consort's Rules for Surviving the Imperial Harem 男妃深宫守则 Jue Xin珏莘Two Male Leads158k WordsOngoing If you ask who in the imperial harem is the worst person to cross, eight out of ten people will name the Noble Consort. With her stunning face and the emperor's favor, she charges through the palace as if she owns the place. She doesn't just trample flowers underfoot, she even kicks dogs that happen to pass by. She's a truly loathsome, heaven-defying, realm-wrecking temptress. The emperor may be wise, but when it comes to the Noble Consort, it's as if he's gone blind. His heart is so biased it's 61Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 3 师 My Martial Uncle Slapped Me, and I Said It Felt Better Than Last Time 师叔给我一巴掌，我说没有上次爽 Spring Comes Early早生春Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + cultivation + younger love interest + devoted HE] Handsome but ill-tempered younger martial nephew gong VS frail, beautiful alchemy cultivator martial uncle shou Xie Wu is cold-blooded and callous, with contempt for all. As the sect leader of Shixin Sect, he is known throughout the cultivation world as the strongest beneath the heavens. By chance, he discovers that he is merely an NPC in a danmei novel about a protagonist’s growth. That alone would be bad enough, but his j 6.4kReads9.0Score1k14d adds
4. 4 杀 Kill a Skylark 杀一只云雀 Big Zz大ZzAncient Romance219k WordsOngoing Everyone wants to kill that lark. The lark, wings spread and ready to fly, has long been trapped beneath the blades of thousands. A secret capable of bringing down a dynasty has become the noose around his neck. Ten travelers, each bound by the chains of their own fate, come together. They join forces to unravel one bizarre murder after another, relying on each other to survive amid flashing blades and torrents of blood, and growing to cherish one another. As the vast net cast over the land clos 571Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Check out this book! You can ship any pairing you like: a free-spirited, playful rogue in red robes x a cold, protective, and doting businessman; a righteous young general x a gentle, mysterious swordsman; a quiet, lazy orphan's secret crush; a country girl with exceptional medical and poison skills x a cross-dressing heiress; a gentle, refined, and scholarly prince x a schizophrenic, vengeful blacksmith; and a talkative, optimistic, alcoholic, and mischievous darling.

5. 5 惊 What?! The Innocent Young Heir Was Sent as a Bride, and the Prince Tempted Him Day and Night 惊！清澈世子和亲，王爷日夜诱引 Pure Love Has No Answer纯爱无解Two Male Leads589k WordsCompleted Full audio version available. Complete. [Male-male romance + beloved by all + devoted to each other + marriage first, love later + political intrigue] [Bright, lively, straightforward bottom × older, powerful, fatherly top] Zhaonan opened his eyes and found himself transmigrated into a noble heir sent by an enemy kingdom to die in a political marriage. By day, he read books and amused himself with birds, carefree and happy. At night, he boldly invited the prince to share his bed, utterly at ease 24.6kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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   I was looking for a similar book, but couldn't find one. Instead, I ended up contributing two books myself [learned something new].

6. 6 阴 The Brooding Ghost Regent: Jealous, Possessive, and Easily Rattled 阴湿男鬼摄政王，又争又抢又破防 Squeezed Peach Juice榨桃汁Two Male Leads509k WordsCompleted [Complete · Two Male Leads · Bottom · Marriage First, Love Later · Both Pure · Sweet Romance] [Sweet-talking, soft-hearted, pretty-face-loving bottom × Sick, mad, and starved for love top] Lin Hanshu transmigrates and becomes a calamity-bringing jinx. The emperor arranges his marriage to Xiao Jingqi, the sickly regent who is on death's door, hoping the wedding will bring him good luck. Lin Hanshu expects the wedding to finish Xiao Jingqi off, but somehow two negatives make a positive, and he bri 27.8kReads9.4Score5.5k14d adds
7. 7 男 The Beautiful, Sweet Young Husband Has the God of War General Smitten! 男妻又美又娇，战神将军他超爱！ Xiaofei Wu晓非雾Two Male Leads308k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Winning Back His Wife + Devoted Puppy Love + One-on-One, Both Pure] Complete Gentle, sickly, and beautiful wife on the receiving end, and a wife-worshipping, love-struck general on the pursuing end Shen Chu thought Pei Yunchao would never betray him, until he had a dream. In the dream, he was the pitiful spouse in a scumbag-top story. Their marriage began beautifully but ended in sorrow, and Pei Yunchao had used him and discarded him. After waking up, Shen Chu decided to divor 11.9kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds
8. 8 穿 I Became the Handsome Male Consort, a Disposable Pawn to a Mad Tyrant 穿成疯批暴君的漂亮炮灰男后 Xie Kefeng谢客风Two Male Leads860k WordsCompleted [Pure Romance, Slow-Building Love, Slow Burn, Simple and Heartwarming.] Two male leads + Silly, Sweet Romance, Bittersweet but No Angst, 1v1, Both Pure, Transmigrate into a Book + A Touch of Redemption + Pretty, Silly, Clumsy Coward X A Scheming, Vicious, Unhinged Tyrant] * Chi Miao, a pure-hearted college boy from the 2X century, wakes up as an ill-fated cannon-fodder character in an abandoned novel. From the start, he’s forced to elope and then framed for it. Furious, he swears: “You framed me 6.3kReads9.4Score75614d adds
9. 9 不 Isn't the Crown Prince Supposed to Be a Yandere? Why Is He Sneaking a Kiss from the Shy Girl! 不是病娇太子？怎么偷亲小社恐！ A Little Asheng一只小阿笙Two Male Leads602k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Mind Reading + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing] [Cold, Possessive Top × Handsome, Socially Anxious Bottom] Su Jinyuan transmigrated into a sweet romance power fantasy. Unfortunately, he became a disposable character who didn’t survive past the first chapter. In the original story, the cannon-fodder character was sent in someone else’s place to marry the villainous Crown Prince and bring him good fortune. He met a horrific end on his wedding night, dren 15.3kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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   A must-read sweet romance novel! "The Socially Anxious Boy is So Well-behaved and Soft, His Highness the Crown Prince Spoils Him to the Death" features a clash between the inner monologues of a socially anxious protagonist and the domineering love of a possessive and obsessive male lead. It's a hilarious and sweet story that you won't be able to stop reading!

10. 10 我 I'm a Pure-Hearted College Guy, and I'm Falling in Love After a Marriage of Convenience with a Crazy Villain 我清纯男大，和疯批反派先婚后爱 A Cat Is a Cat Head猫是猫猫头Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted 37.2kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    These three books are really good, highly recommended! 👍

11. 11 骗 Winning the Prince's Heart with a Deception 骗到王爷心头上 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Two Male Leads238k WordsCompleted [A cowardly, cheeky, adorable, cunning little con artist VS an older, powerful, scheming prince] [Two male leads + older gong + one-on-one, both virgins + plenty of sweetness, no angst + lighthearted comedy] The Sixth Prince, Bai Huaipei, is a notorious rake who turns down the emperor’s arranged marriage and dotes only on the little con artist named Xiao Han. Xiao Han dresses in the finery of a spoiled young master. With his rosy lips, pearly teeth, and captivating eyes, he can fool anyone in th 4kReads8.4Score34014d adds

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    Completed. Very sweet, featuring a mischievous little devil who often gets spanked.

12. 12 只 I Just Want to Live Off Others and Wait to Die, but My Dad Tricked Me Onto the Dragon Throne 只想混吃等死，却被亲爹坑上龙床 Life Killed Me生活杀了我Two Male Leads521k WordsCompleted [Two male leads x both virgins x 1v1 x mostly serious x older man x ruler and subject x forced love] [Content warnings: 1. The top is a real tyrant who kills people. 2. This is not a palace-intrigue story. 3. Try reading ten chapters first. If it's not for you, we can move on.] Word has it in the capital that the third son of Minister Lin was born with extraordinary wisdom, possesses peerless grace, and is the most dazzling man in the city. Unfortunately, he is rarely seen because of his frail h 40.8kReads9.0Score6.1k14d adds

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    It's so sweet, I love it! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

13. 13 穿 I Became a Male Consort in the Cold Palace, and the System Wants Me to Take Over the Harem 穿成冷宫男妃，系统让我卷翻后宫 Biscuit Cai饼干财Two Male Leads280k WordsOngoing Reborn as an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace, this male consort wins by lying low with a child! [Transmigration + System + raising a child + scheming sweetness + spoiled by favor] After failing his postgraduate entrance exam and sinking into despair, Meng Yuanxi rushes into an ancient temple to make a wish, clinging to one last hope. All he asks for is enough to eat and a smooth life. But just as he steps out of the temple, an out-of-control truck slams into him and sends him flying. Whe 1.9kReads8.3Score11014d adds

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    One struggles to survive, the other lies down and gives up.

14. 14 反 Reverse Conquest: Your Highness, the Imperial Preceptor Is Unavailable Today 反向攻略：太子殿下国师今日不见 A Mad Laugh一笑癫狂Two Male Leads366k WordsCompleted [Two male leads; one-on-one; both are each other’s first; historical; System; sweet romance; happy ending] A silly, beautiful imperial preceptor × a gloomy, unhinged crown prince [A note for readers] The beautiful fool is not stupid. He’s not the type who talks with a lisp, either. A fluffy, brain-off sweet romance. Leave your brain here → When Gongyi Zhuo transmigrates, the System tells him that if he helps the crown prince, Li Yingtang, become a great ruler, he can return to his original w 5.6kReads9.4Score90014d adds
15. 15 我 My Little Snail Husband 我的田螺小夫郎 Little Seven of Mountain Moon山月小七Two Male Leads462k WordsCompleted [Farming + male-male romance + sweet love + food + everyday family life + a slow, steady romance] Spring thunder rolls, and all things come to life. After the rain, the forest is fragrant with the scents of plants and earth. The mountain folk's delicious food can be found all around them. The diligent young husband rises early and treads through the dew to gather a basket of fresh bamboo shoots, pick tender wild greens, and collect newly sprouted mushrooms and toon buds from the treetops. Everyt 10.6kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds

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    This farming novel's simple, everyday life really resonated with me. Although it's ordinary, it's not boring; it's very delicate.

16. 16 柔 The Frail Young Husband Is Doted on by the Regent King 柔弱小夫郎被摄政王宠飘了 Bu Yu Cheng Shang不予程上Two Male Leads691k WordsCompleted Gu Tingwei transmigrated to an unknown dynasty, becoming a frail, unloved man and striking a deal with the regent. When Regent Lian Yinchi first met Gu Tingwei, he asked, "You're a man?" Gu Tingwei: ? Shouldn't he be asking whether I'm a man? He patted himself, then patted himself so hard he started coughing. "That's right, I am." Lian Yinchi: ... As a prince consort, Gu Tingwei had only three wishes. Get rich! Get even richer! Then take his money south and find a handsome young man to spend hi 13.3kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    I absolutely love watching these two, they're so beautiful! (♥∀♥)

17. 17 救 Help! The Male Lead Is Looking at Me Weirdly 救命！男主他看我的眼神不对 Sippy Little Jun吸吸小君Two Male Leads321k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Sweet Romance + Redemption Through Giving Up + An Unusual Fake Death + An Imaginary Ancient Setting] [Obsessive, unhinged, possessive top x sunny, laid-back, cute, tsundere bottom] A cheesy, brain-off bedtime read, written to practice romance scenes with a tiny bit of plot. As Su Yunqi, the master of slacking off, he firmly believes in one principle: When life gets tough, take a nap! There’s nothing sleep can’t solve. If one nap doesn’t do it, take another! Unfortunately, his 1.1kReads9.2Score13314d adds
18. 18 摄 The Regent’s Canary Is Both Obedient and Proud 摄政王家的金丝雀他又乖又傲 Dusk in Yancheng雁城黄昏Two Male Leads399k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + pure in body and heart + mutual teasing and sweet romance + political intrigue + mutual devotion + transmigration into a book] A submissive who acts obedient at first, then becomes arrogant and scheming × a dark, fatherly prince who spoils his beloved without limit (The submissive is blind at first, but will regain his sight very soon, very soon indeed. Don’t worry.) Everyone says Song Li is a stand-in for the Regent Xiao Yichen’s beloved, the moonlight in his heart, a pitifu 7.1kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    It's absolutely fantastic! I've been reading so many books lately, but I can't get into them after a little bit. Finally, I've found one with a fresh theme and a great plot. The more I read, the more I want to keep going! Highly recommended!

19. 19 原 Turns Out I’m the Marquis’s Fake Young Master 原来我是侯府假少爷 Gazing at the Moon Through Bamboo竹中窥月Two Male Leads477k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, transmigrate into a book, little ones, love, friendship, and family affection, everyone’s favorite] Gu Zhiwang was born into a marquis’s household and grew up surrounded by flowers and affection, the family’s little darling. His father indulged him, his mother doted on him, and his older brother looked out for him. At seven, Gu Zhiwang only had to worry about what to eat and what to play. He knew nothing of sorrow. Until he discovered he was the fake young master and a sacrifici 21.7kReads9.4Score2.8k14d adds

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    It's absolutely amazing! Everyone should go see it!

20. 20 重 Reborn, I Cling to the Mad Emperor’s Coattails 重生后我抱上疯批皇帝的大腿 Shen Jing沈惊Two Male Leads471k WordsCompleted Completed [Two Male Leads + Both Pure, 1v1 + Reborn + Sweet Romance + Alternate Ancient Setting + Bottom Is Weak Early On, Then Both Become Powerful] A bottom who just wants to survive, then becomes a powerful minister × a genuinely mercurial emperor who later devotes himself to seducing the bottom (PS: The bottom is a fake eunuch, while the top is genuinely violent and ruthless. Neither has feelings for the other at first; the top falls first and confesses first.) After Su Jinyuan comes back t 19.3kReads9.3Score2.6k14d adds

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    A powerful minister (shou) and an emperor (gong) are reborn only to find themselves living in a novel, as cannon fodder surrounding the protagonist. To survive, they must use themselves as bait to find opportunities to get close to the emperor.

21. 21 我 I Bring Bad Luck to Husbands, You Bring Bad Luck to Wives 我克夫，你克妻 Baby Wants Wealth宝宝求财Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted Two male leads + an ancient-world slice-of-life story + constable and his husband, both pure [No transmigration or rebirth] Xiang Xi is a young man who became a widow before he even married. Just after his engagement was arranged, his fiancé died in an accident, leaving him branded as a husband-killer. Yang Tongchuan is a constable at the county yamen. Last year, he married a new bride, but she mysteriously disappeared less than a month after moving in. Some said he beat her to death, others sai 13.5kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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    An ancient, slice-of-life story about a constable and his young husband. A story of two virgins raising a child, sharing simple meals and the changing seasons – a quiet, enduring tale. No imperial examinations or court politics; just ordinary people earnestly living their lives. A sweet and heartwarming slice-of-life story with adorable children. No special abilities; it tells the sweet daily life of a chef and a mover working together to improve their lives. Purely sweet and without any angst. 😊

22. 22 跟 Live with Me, and You'll Never Go Hungry 跟我住，管饱 Baby Wants Wealth宝宝求财Two Male Leads192k WordsCompleted A super-sweet, slice-of-life food story. [Two men + both have no past relationships + cozy, sweet romance + mutual devotion + fast-paced + no angst + not a story about the rich] Qu Xiang is a private chef who cooks in people's homes. Before meeting his love, all he wanted was a simple life. As it turns out, fate takes pity on him and gives him a wonderfully dependable, caring partner who pulls him along as they build a better life together, one steady step at a time. Cheng Yijian is an ordinary 7.2kReads9.1Score1k14d adds
23. 23 在 Using My Beauty to Get Away with Murder on the Tyrant’s Bed 在暴君榻上恃美行凶 Pipi Doesn't Want to Sleep Tonight皮皮今晚不想睡Two Male Leads453k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigration into a book + mutual devotion + both are virgins, 1v1 + doting on each other] Bloodthirsty, brutal, jealous, possessive father-type top x laid-back, give-up-and-do-nothing bottom with astounding combat prowess, a flirtatious beauty who is bold and direct Qi Qingxi transmigrates into a book, becoming a max-level death warrior sent by an enemy kingdom to assassinate the regent of Dayong. Rumor has it that the regent, Mi Nanchen, is a murderous madman, a living king 84kReads8.9Score23k14d adds

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    It's so sweet, super sweet, but it's still a brand new book 🤭

24. 24 开 From the Start, I Came Clean. After Exile, We Built a City Together! 开局坦白，被流放后共建一座城！ This Heaven-Sent Fortune这泼天富贵Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Superpowers + Spatial Storage + Exile + Infrastructure Building and Farming + BL + Raising a Child] Original title: Coming Clean from the Start, Then Building a City Together After Being Exiled! Jiang Ling spent ten years surviving the apocalypse and had finally grown tired of it. In the end, he chose to die together with the Zombie Emperor. But he didn’t die. He transmigrated and even became a replacement bride. What the heck! He quickly took stock of the situation. Thankfully 7.8kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    Newlywed and suddenly a "mother"—what a wonderful surprise! "This is Daddy, you can't call him Mommy, understand?" Wow, she became a mother less than ten minutes ago and then a father too! Interesting. Turns out she's adopted; quite adorable, let's keep raising her!

25. 25 异 Farming in Another World: The Little Husband Raises Kids Like a Pro 异世种田：小夫郎养崽超凶 Give Your Lord a Meow给爷喵一个Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + One-on-one romance + Mutual devotion + Transmigrate in body + Pocket dimension + Sweet romance and raising children] [Sunny, adorable, money-loving bottom x Handsome, scheming, big-bad-wolf top] After being betrayed by his family and the person he loved, Luo Mingchen transmigrates to another world with a cultivation space and water-based powers. When he wakes, he has become the “stepmother” of three children, and is told their father died at the hands of bandits. After drivin 9.9kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
26. 26 战 The Little Lucky Charm of the God of War's Family 战神家的小福包 Nai Nai Is Adorable奈奈可爱Two Male Leads502k WordsCompleted Two male leads, happy ending Xu Che is a newcomer to the modern workplace. After a sudden brush with death, he transmigrates to ancient times into the body of a male bride who shares his name. How tragic is this male bride’s life? The word “miserable” barely covers it. His parents are dead, he has a cruel uncle above him and a pack of unruly servants below, and in the end, he’s sold off as a husband to a cripple. The cripple has a miserable life too: his parents don’t care for him, his sibli 1.3kReads9.2Score17314d adds
27. 27 穿 Transmigrating Into a World of Clear Skies and Bright Moonlight 穿越之风光霁月 Swan Shadow Beneath the Moon月下鸿影Two Male Leads601k WordsCompleted Two male leads + transmigration + farming + pocket dimension + romance Feng Ji transmigrated to ancient times and found himself a prince for a boyfriend. Their parents accidentally caught them together. Feng Ji: “A Heng, do you think we’ve done something wrong?” Jun Muheng: “What? You want to break up with me?” Feng Ji: “No! When did I ever say that???” Jun Muheng: “Once you’re mine, you’re mine. Don’t even think about leaving me. You’re mine in life and mine in death. Hmph!” Feng Ji: “???? You’ 959Reads9.0Score12514d adds
28. 28 负 The Faithless Grand Tutor Is the Emperor’s Beloved 负心太傅是皇帝的白月光 Waving a Painted Fan摇画扇Two Male Leads468k WordsCompleted [A domineering emperor who protects his spouse × A gentle and devoted Imperial Tutor] Reborn with a possessive streak + Both pure + Healing + The emperor's long road to winning his spouse back + White Moonlight + Mutual devotion When Xiao Hongyi was young, he was forced to leave for his fief in Youzhou. He and his Imperial Tutor, Xie Chang'an, planned to elope, but all he received was a letter ending their relationship and a string of assassination attempts ordered by the emperor… Eight years 501Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow] 1⃣️ is a story about an emperor who is reborn and fiercely protects his wife, while also being devoted to his tutor. One character uses his luck to give his beloved a second chance at life, and the story spans three lifetimes. 😄😄 2⃣️ is a story about a regent and a young emperor. The emperor is reborn and pursues the regent. The emperor uses his luck to give his beloved a second chance at life, and after that, he carefully protects her. The two support each other and work together to protect their empire. Super good, there's even a cremation scene! 🥰🥰

29. 29 重 Reborn: The Regent Plots to Overstep His Bounds Every Day 重生后，摄政王每日想着以下犯上 A Yu阿隅Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Two male leads!!! No female lead, two equally powerful leads, one-on-one, both reborn] [The cold and restrained Regent, secretly passionate and aloof × the cold and languid Prince, secretly endlessly indulgent] I’m terrible at summaries, so just bear with this! “Your Majesty, please abdicate.” On the day the palace was surrounded, the Regent made his request in a cool, calm voice. The Emperor smiled. “I abdicate and yield the throne to you. How does that sound?” The Regent had supported the Fir 5.6kReads9.2Score78114d adds
30. 30 纨 So What If He's a Spoiled Brat? This Prince Dotes on Him! 纨绔怎么了？本王宠的！ The Mad Little Lunatic癫狂的小疯子Two Male Leads602k WordsCompleted Also known as: What’s Wrong with Being a Playboy? His Highness Spoils Me! [Sweet Romance] + [Mutual Spoiling] + [Cozy Everyday Life] + [A Little Comedy] About the “both are pure” tag: the author means in this life, regardless of their past lives. If that bothers you, please move along. In their previous life, Gu Jinxian gave Mo Huannian some dignity in his final moments. Reborn, Mo Huannian is determined to treat Gu Jinxian well. The princess consort’s legs hurt, so the prince carries him. The p 3.7kReads8.9Score48314d adds

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    You can check this one out, it's quite sweet!

31. 31 重 You're Reborn, So Why Aren't You Running? Waiting to Be Tortured to Death? 重生了，还不逃，等着被虐杀吗？ Ride Home on Clothes, Lu Qi乘衣归陆柒Two Male Leads151k WordsOngoing Two male leads, two male leads, two male leads. I’ll say it three times because it matters! 1v1, both pure! The meeting and bond between a young college student and a cold-faced prince. Two little beasts, each with a wound deep inside, tend to each other’s scars. Cold-faced prince: a father who goes mad for love, a mother who wants to conquer the world, and him, trapped between them and suffering. His world is dark. Then his light appears, letting him experience the warmth of everyday life and t 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here it is! A sweet romance novel featuring two main characters from ancient Chinese literature!

32. 32 和 The Royal Husband Sent as a Hostage: Imprisoned, He Keeps Getting Cornered on the Emperor's Bed 和亲男后：囚禁后总被皇帝堵床上 Sen Yan森琰Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads: Dominant Emperor Top and Consort Prince Bottom. Older, Fatherly Top, Ten-Year Age Gap. Love at First Sight, Unscrupulous Tactics, Taking by Force, Intense Push and Pull, Imprisonment, Forced Love in a Dark Room.] Chu Zhao was Great He's most beautiful man and its greatest general. He had gone to battle ten times and crushed the grassland enemies each time. But on his eleventh campaign, Chu Zhao was defeated by the grassland king, Huyan Lie, and driven to the city gates. Below th 34.1kReads7.0Score4.3k14d adds

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    [I also highly recommend it] 💕 [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater] It's great!

33. 33 重 Reborn to Crush the Scum, the Prince Slays His Way Through! 重生虐渣，王爷他杀穿了！ The Frog Who Loves Potatoes爱吃土豆的呱Two Male Leads205k WordsCompleted (Reborn + two male leads + both chaste + ancient political intrigue + bickering couple) In his past life, after his father and elder brother died in battle, Chu Nanchi took up his blade and rode into war. With nothing but a sword in his hand, he fought through mountains of corpses and seas of blood to avenge his father. But on the day he achieved fame and glory, he learned the truth. What he had thought was sincere affection turned out to be nothing but a lie. Consumed by fury, he and his enemy 3.2kReads9.2Score38414d adds

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    It looks good, hehe.

34. 34 帝 The Emperor Above Me (Reborn) 帝王在下【重生】 Young Master Changfeng长风公子Two Male Leads186k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Shen Baijing only learned at the moment of his death that Rong Hua, who had willingly married down to him and been neglected by him for five years, was not only the greatest gentleman under heaven, but also the hidden emperor, The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above all others. In the end, Rong Hua gave up his life and his name for Shen Baijing. Rong Hua, clad in white, knelt outside the imperial ancestral shrine. “Rong Hua has failed the emperor’s trust and the d 13kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    All three are acceptable.

35. 35 穿 After Transmigrating, the Royal Family Snatched Me Up to Be the Crown Princess 穿越后，被皇室抢去当太子妃 Falling Star, Broken Mirror坠星折镜Two Male Leads632k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigration (Reborn from Infancy) + Married from the Start + Purely Sweet, No Angst + Court Intrigue + 1v1 HE] Lin Shiming, from the modern world, transmigrates one day and is born into a military family in a fictional world, becoming the second son of the Duke Who Guards the Nation. With his parents as role models, constantly away on “imperial orders” (actually, happy travels), and a capable older brother to inherit the family estate, Lin Shiming has no pressure at all and 7.8kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
36. 36 穿 I Became a Scumbag, Then Fought to Marry a Husband 穿成渣男，奋起娶夫郎了 Big Home Superman Has No Big Home大居超人没有大居Two Male Leads415k WordsCompleted [Top's Perspective] [Ger] [Lighthearted Slice of Life] [Imperial Examinations] He wakes up one day transmigrated into the body of a total scumbag, along with a whole family of sweet, simple-minded people and a beautiful husband who's both fierce and coy! Lu Heguang can't believe life can be this spicy! His husband: "I want to be the husband of a provincial graduate!" Lu Heguang, brimming with confidence: "No problem!" His husband: "Then what about being the husband of a metropolitan graduate?" L 2.7kReads8.8Score31514d adds

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    The most complicated thing isn't the imperial examination, it's Lu Heguang's family! His wife is the catalyst for his ultimate dream, his younger brother is a promising candidate for a comfortable life, and his parents are secretly ambitious "official-minded" individuals. The protagonist isn't studying; he's working for his entire family's dreams! The plot is hilarious and addictive!

37. 37 掉 After My Identity Was Exposed, the Chancellor Locked an Arm Around My Waist and Coaxed Me 掉马后，我被丞相锁腰哄 How About a Twist of Dough来根麻花嘛Two Male Leads397k WordsCompleted Also known as The Crane Steals the Cloud’s Joy He Quqin, the powerful prime minister who rules the court, casually buys a mute performer. Before the bridal curtains have even warmed, the man escapes. A few days later, the Duke’s household welcomes back their young master, who had been raised in Jiangnan. The prime minister gives a cold laugh and corners him in the rock garden during a palace banquet. “Mute? Performer?” He Quqin traces the red mole in the hollow of his collarbone. “I know this bo 665Reads8.3Score10314d adds

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    This book is so addictive, I couldn't put it down, especially the part where He starts to like Xiao Yunyun – it's absolutely amazing!

38. 38 穿 Book Transmigration: I Win Over the Villainous Big Shot by Disguising Myself as a Woman 穿书：我靠男扮女装拿捏反派大佬 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious Comeuppance + Pampered by Everyone] After transmigrating into a book, he found himself shoved into a bridal sedan chair from the start. To save his life, he was forced to take on the role of a cannon-fodder female character, carefully playing the part of a princess sent off for a political marriage. He’d heard the person he was marrying was a notorious villain, a powerful leader of the demonic cult. If his true identity was discovered… With the wedding ceremony fast approaching, who w 1.3kReads9.4Score18414d adds

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    This book is seriously super super super interesting!!! The plot is amazing, both touching and hilarious!!! The protagonist is a time traveler, and the other is a reincarnated man. They cross-dress, and it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! It's also a political intrigue ensemble piece, with several side couples (eight couples in total!!)!!! Get ready to ship them!

39. 39 小 Reborn: The Young Attendant and His Theatrical Prince Go on a Killing Spree 小侍郎重生后带着戏精王爷杀疯了 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads608k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both reborn + happy ending + both devoted to one another + equally matched + doting on each other] [The gong is a dramatic little crybaby who plays weak while secretly being a tiger; the shou is gentle, reserved, and shy, but spoils the gong.] In his previous life, Yan Shiqing was a loyal subject who served his emperor and country faithfully, yet his entire family was executed. The new emperor tried to take him as a bedfellow. Without hesitation, Yan Shiqing chose to take his o 3.1kReads9.4Score53814d adds

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    Two male leads, ancient setting, sweet romance – this book is seriously super, super good! 🥰🥰🥰😎 [Two male leads + two rebirths + two strong leads + mutual pampering + super sweet] A dramatic, seemingly harmless but actually cunning prince (top), gentle, reserved, easily embarrassed but doting general (Vice Minister of War) (bottom)

40. 40 摄 The Regent's Adorable White Tiger 摄政王的萌萌爱宠小白虎 Desperately Chasing Egg Burger Little Meatball猛追蛋堡小丸纸Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted Peerlessly elegant, scheming regent gong x simple-minded, brawny, adorable tiger uke A transmigrated soul in an alternate world Bai Yanche never imagined that he’d wake up one morning as a little tiger! He was even nearly shot through the heart with an arrow! Luckily, his would-be attacker had a conscience and stopped in time, saving his life. Then the man took him home! And just like that, Bai Yanche was living the life of a pampered house pet! “Your Highness, your beloved pet chewed up one of 1.5kReads8.8Score17814d adds

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended

41. 41 我 The Whole Court Exploded After My Rival and I Went Public 我和死对头官宣后全朝野炸了 It's Qing Shan是晴山呀Two Male Leads280k WordsCompleted (PS: It's all in here! And not just tailpipe fumes! The main story has even more than the blurb suggests!) [Two male leads + top-ranked scholar and third-place graduate + bickering enemies + face-slapping and falling hard + mutually exclusive first loves + happy ending] A prickly, arrogant little tiger of a third-place graduate bottom vs. a sharp-tongued, scheming top-ranked scholar top, as aloof as a mountain flower Their feud began on the day of the palace examination. Shen Jinglan challenged 150Reads—Score10414d adds

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    The top three scorers are so adorable!!

42. 42 太 Big Brother Crown Prince, Behave Yourself. Don't Push the Sickly Young Lord into Darkness 太子哥哥听话，别惹病娇世子黑化 Dot Seven Nine丶七九Two Male Leads235k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + possessive, lovesick yandere + coercive romance + sweet and doting, no angst] [Food-loving, emotionally detached bottom Su Zhi × secretly possessive yandere top Luo Yunchen] After Su Zhi dies, a System binds him and sends his soul into the crown prince of the Great Yin dynasty. His mission is to reduce the male lead’s corruption value and repair the original world. The crown prince brings a wounded, pitiful young lord back to his room. He dresses his wounds, tends to him with c 6kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
43. 43 代 The Prince I Married in Someone Else’s Place Is a Little Crazy 代嫁王爷有点疯 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽11k WordsCompleted The Prince Consort by Proxy Is a Little Crazy 2.3kReads—Score—14d adds

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44. 44 眼 Eye Sacrifice 眼祭 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽12k WordsCompleted Eye Sacrifice 93Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 重 Reunited Three Years Later 重逢在三年之后 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽8k WordsCompleted Reunited Three Years Later 3.3kReads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 清 Sinking with Eyes Wide Open 清醒着沉沦 Er Dongge珥冬歌Two Male Leads208k WordsCompleted [Book 2 in the series, complete] [Younger man + neither lead is inexperienced + each other's first love + rekindled romance] Lu Yanming, a fickle playboy, has one great humiliation in life: when he was young and foolish, he mistook a beautiful young man in women's clothes for a girl and fell hopelessly in love with him. Ten years later, just as Lu Yanming was ready to leave his playboy days behind and get married, he ran into his first love again. Because of his looks and sexual orientation, Sha 3.1kReads9.3Score29514d adds
47. 47 本 Even Today, This Prince Just Wants to Slack Off 本王今天也只想摸鱼 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽10k WordsCompleted All I Want to Do Today Is Slack Off, Your Majesty 410Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 主 My Lord, Don't Be Difficult... 主上，别闹…… Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽14k WordsCompleted My Lord, don't mess around... 2.1kReads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 真 Seriously? I Became a Billionaire by Ranting 真假！我靠吐槽成首富 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽16k WordsCompleted So This Is Real? I Became a Billionaire by Roasting People 33Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 50 顾 The Little Secrets of Mr. Gu's Staged Encounters 顾总制造偶遇的那些小秘密 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽8k WordsCompleted The Little Secrets Behind Mr. Gu's Staged Encounters 279Reads—Score—14d adds

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