Powerful Ministers in Ancient Times, Taking by Force 古代权臣,强取豪夺

1. 101 慕 Admiring the Golden Bough 慕金枝 A Chang阿長Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive, violent, unhinged emperor x stunning young lady from a marquis's household who speaks a dialect] The Xianbei aristocracy were born tall and handsome, but every one of them had some flaw: headaches, chest pain, and violent tempers, or a lust for killing, sexual indulgence, and fine food. The imperial Tuoba clan was especially bad. The fourth young lady of the Wuyang Marquis's household caught the eye of the emperor, a nobleman of Xianbei descent, while boating on a lake. He forcibly b 1.8kReads8.7Score164Shelves
2. 102 美 Three Escapes by a Beauty 美人三逃 Summer Cicada Song夏日鸣婵Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted (Possessive love + unhinged male lead + transmigrated female lead) Mad dog male lead × female lead he gradually drives mad Jiang Yuan ran away three times. The first time was when she learned that Pei Jing only intended to take her as a concubine. The second was after she pretended to be docile and obedient, successfully earning Pei Jing’s trust. The third was on the eve of their wedding. Unfortunately, fate played cruel tricks on her. She failed all three times, and Pei Jing grew more and more 9.3kReads8.2Score493Shelves

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   Jiang Yuan transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a lowly herb gatherer. By chance, she saves Pei Jing, the most favored prince of the current royal family. The two gradually fall in love. Jiang Yuan thinks she is lucky enough to have met a devoted lover in ancient times where there are many wives and concubines. So she happily goes to the capital with him... But she finds that most things in the world are just dreams, and everything is fake. Since she has seen through his gentleness and devotion, she wishes him and his fiancée a long and happy life together. She is willing to step aside and let them be together... Pei Jing: You are mine in life and in death. You will never escape my side in this lifetime!

3. 103 病 The Yandere Emperor's Most Cherished One 病娇帝王心尖宠 Li Xin栗心Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted Note: This is NOT a strong female lead story!!!! Yandere. The female lead is not chaste!!! Includes forced confinement!!! The male lead is an emperor, and the female lead is very weak!!!! The leads were connected in their previous lives. In the fourth year of Huicheng, the emperor of the Great Chen Dynasty went on an undercover inspection. When he returned, he brought back a young widow with a child. But the widow didn’t seem to have gone with him willingly. They were often at odds. The minis 1.7kReads6.9Score100Shelves
4. 104 恶 The Wicked Beauty Is So Alluring! She Makes the Cold, Powerful Minister Love Her to the Bone 恶女娇又撩！勾清冷权臣爱她入骨 Qi Lu祁禄Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Both Inexperienced + Yandere + Rebirth + Faking Her Death, Going Crazy, and Running Away Pregnant + Flirting and Pampering + Winning Back His Wife at Any Cost] [A Scheming, Beautiful, Soft-Hearted Villainess vs. A Sinister, Unhinged Power Broker] Shen Qingtang died horribly in her previous life. Only before her death did she discover that her seemingly devoted husband had been keeping a mistress behind her back, and that the adopted son in her name was the mistress's child. On the day her adopt 808Reads8.7Score106Shelves

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   🦊Reborn, Shen Qingtang becomes a scheming and beautiful villain. In her previous life, Shen Qingtang died tragically. In this life, she does not believe in love and only wants revenge. Therefore, she is determined to climb up to the powerful minister Chen Ce'an. Later, she deliberately provokes him and even says: "Husband, let's have a child."

5. 105 貌 After the Beautiful Maid Faked Her Death, the Cold-Blooded Power Minister Lost His Mind 貌美通房死遁后，清冷权臣红了眼 Luo Luo Luo Bai落落落白Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + groveling for a second chance] A beautiful, easygoing maidservant in name only * a powerful minister who's cold on the outside and warm on the inside After transmigrating, Ji Niannian becomes Cuiwei, the personal maidservant of Gu Huaian, a cold and powerful minister. The minister is ruthless, and every night leaves her aching from her waist to her knees. She had planned to be a lazy fish and keep her head down until the end, but it turns out this lowly maidservant has anot 288Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 106 温 Soft and Fragrant, the Merciless Eunuch Claims His Darling with a Kiss 温香软玉，疯戾九千岁夺吻宠娇 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can 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! 3.4kReads8.9Score210Shelves
7. 107 重 After Being Reborn in the Bed of a Ruthless Power Minister 重生在疯批权臣榻上后 Pre-Qingming Rain明前雨Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [Forced Pursuit] [Mutual Firsts] [The Relentless Pursuit of His Wife] Jiang Yili’s previous life ended in a rather shabby fashion. After dying, she spent four years as a ghost. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn in Xie Jinchen’s bed. He was destined to rebel. The daughter of a treacherous minister, she tried every scheme she could to stay alive, only to end up in Xie Jinchen’s hands. By day, he was aloof as an immortal, the most unattainable prize in the capital. By night, desir 27.3kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves

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   I highly recommend the last one; it's absolutely amazing!

8. 108 情 Love-Cursed and Mad, the Regent Forces His Secret Concubine to Be His Cure 情蛊疯癫，摄政王强制爱通房为药 Moon, Jade, and Stars月玉星辰Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Complete. Both leads are sexually inexperienced + possessive romance + obsessive love + forced love + transmigration + a somewhat useless System / fastidious, unhinged tyrant x sweet yet fiery, clear-headed little rabbit At first, it's all physical, with no feelings involved. Later, it gets very sweet, though there are some heartbreaking parts. The heroine struggles to stay alive, and the hero is a ruthless man of ancient times with absolute power. He's no good person, so don't read if that bot 10.9kReads7.1Score798Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, both characters are virgins, a typical story of forced marriage, featuring a mad and tyrannical regent x a delicate and humble kitchen maid and concubine [smirking]

9. 109 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 32.9kReads7.0Score4.2kShelves

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   This is a good book [heart emoji][heart emoji] You can check it out.

10. 110 重 After Being Reborn, I Was Forcefully Possessed by My Unhinged Ex-Husband 重生后被疯批前夫强取豪夺了 Yan Qing'er烟卿儿Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted [Reborn + coercive love + the untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + historical romance + obsessive love + both are virgins + face-slapping + happy ending] In her previous life, Shen Tang fell for Meng Huaiyan and pursued him by every means imaginable. Everyone in the capital said she was vain and desperate to climb the social ladder, willing to throw away even her dignity. She didn't care. She resorted to underhanded tricks and forced Meng Huaiyan to marry her, only to meet a tragi 14.7kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    This is super good, with a strong retro vibe. The male lead is a crazy, possessive jerk. [Smirk][smirk]

11. 111 枕 Resting in the Glory of Youth 枕韶华 A Few Extra Meals Won't Hurt多吃几顿没事哒Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an Ancient Romance | Unforgettable White Moonlight x Possessive Male Lead Who Fights for Her | Torturous Romance] A young woman with a disability transmigrates one day into the body of Jiang Yueying, the Song family's bride brought in to ward off misfortune. She and her husband, Song Jingze, grow close and fall deeply in love, but just as their feelings reach their peak, fate cruelly parts them forever. The Second Young Master, Song Xun, has always despised her and treated h 23.8kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
12. 112 错 Mistaking My Cousin for Someone Else Brings Me Endless Adoration 错认表兄，万千娇宠来 A Few Extra Meals Won't Hurt多吃几顿没事哒Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted Tao Jiuxi has only just transmigrated and hasn't even had a few days to enjoy a peaceful life when her family suffers a sudden upheaval. With no other choice, she takes her frail elder sister on a long journey to the capital, hoping to seek shelter from their aunt. But when they arrive, they discover that their aunt isn't home. Luckily, her cold-faced fake cousin steps in and takes them in. She only flirted with him a few times, so how did he end up falling for her? What is going on... 2.7kReads8.7Score318Shelves
13. 113 刚 Newly Reborn, the Delicate Beauty Is Seized by a Tyrant 刚重生，娇弱美人被暴君抢入府 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only ones + sweet romance + forced love + wife-chasing arc + not a strong heroine + the hero is faithful but has no morals] [Delicate, beautiful white-lotus heroine vs. obsessive, lovesick, rugged male lead] Shen Zhen has a secret: after dying horribly and being reborn, she learns that she's nothing more than a cannon-fodder character in a book... Since being reborn, Shen Zhen dreams every night of a man. He's cool and handsome, and he clings to her night after night 840Reads8.6Score111Shelves

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    This yandere story features a reborn female lead who initially didn't want to meet the male lead, but they did while she was doing laundry. The male lead is obsessed with her, even though she loves her stepsister, her brother. However, the male lead threatens her with her parents' influence, leading to a chase where she tries to escape but he relentlessly pursues her.

14. 114 夺 Stealing My Brother's Wife 夺兄妻 Cold Blows of Cinnamon Fragrance Under the Lemon Moon柠月桂冷吹香雪Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted A gentle, refined young lady of a distinguished family × a powerful official who seems noble and impeccable but is actually a deranged schemer Cui Fu was born into the prestigious Qinghe Cui clan. A refined and gentle noblewoman, she had been childhood friends with the eldest son of the Xie family since they were young. But fate had other plans. In the second year of their marriage, the eldest son of the Xie family was ambushed by bandits in the mountains and killed by their blades. Having lo 4.7kReads8.2Score524Shelves

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    Both of them!

15. 115 冲 I Married to Bring Good Luck, Then My Husband Returned from the Dead 冲喜嫁人后，战死的亡夫回来了 Little Hétang小禾棠Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted Jin Ning transmigrated to ancient times and charmed a general into becoming her boyfriend. Later, she discovered that he was far too possessive and thought about bedroom antics every day. Luckily, he was devoted and faithful, so she put up with it! Unfortunately, her general boyfriend died on the frontier, and she was forced to marry his late friend to bring him good fortune. Her sickly husband was gentle and considerate, and she gradually fell for him. At the Qingming Festival the following y 67.5kReads8.9Score7.7kShelves
16. 116 今 Has the Marquis's Secret Mistress Run Away Today? 今天侯府外室跑路了吗 Long-Tailed Sparrow长尾雀Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Pei Ji rose to fame as a youth. He was the guardian deity of Great Qi, the renowned Marquis of Zhenbei, and the ideal husband in the dreams of countless young women. But to Jiang Si, Pei Ji was a cage that held her freedom captive. No matter what she tried, she could never escape. 2kReads8.7Score113Shelves

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    The male protagonist, the Marquis of Zhenbei, is captivated by the beauty of the orphaned female protagonist and forcibly takes her as his own. The female protagonist, who doesn't love the male protagonist, tries to escape multiple times but fails. The male protagonist is injured and loses his memory in battle. After being reminded by those around him, he realizes how unbelievable it is that he forcibly married a woman and intends to let her go. However, upon seeing the female protagonist again, he falls in love once more and refuses to let her go. It proves the saying that even with amnesia, one's heart still flutters when faced with the one they love.

17. 117 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3.1kReads9.4Score394Shelves

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    Highly recommend! It's absolutely gorgeous and the after-sales service is impeccable; it practically fulfills all my expectations.

18. 118 美 The Beauty Wields Her Brush, and the Powerful Minister Bows 美人执笔，权臣折腰 Shang Tang商唐Ancient Romance658k WordsCompleted [Forced Love + Heartbreaking Captivity + Intense Push and Pull + A Groveling Pursuit] The new dynasty has just been founded, and the old court's officials are being purged in a bloodbath. A painting that mocked the new emperor has led to Jiang Zhi's father being sentenced to execution after the New Year. With nowhere else to turn that night, Jiang Zhi knocked on the door of Song Chengchuan, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. “Give me what I want, and I’ll give you what you ask for 28.9kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    Just look...

19. 119 春 Spring Tide Night Crossing, the Cousin Miss Is Clearly a Scoundrel 春潮夜渡，表姑娘渣得明明白白 Listening to Bamboo Whispers in the Mist听岚竹语Ancient Romance440k WordsCompleted Forbidden love #Intense Push and Pull #Beautiful and Broken #Mutual Redemption It wasn't love at first sight, nor was it planned from the start. It was love that grew over time, and love that grew over time! - Wen Yizhen, the jewel of a Jiangnan tea merchant family, is sold as a coveted courtesan in Yangzhou after her family is destroyed. After escaping, she takes her unmentionable skills and intoxicating, bone-deep fragrance to seek refuge with her aunt at the marquis's estate, only to become 80.3kReads9.2Score10.5kShelves
20. 120 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 110.5kReads9.3Score19kShelves

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    They're all great! Remember to listen to the audiobook, especially the first one.

21. 121 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 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves
22. 122 芷 The Legend of Doctor Zhi 芷医传 RebelliousKittyCat叛逆Kitty猫Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted Bai Zhi only wanted to be an ordinary doctor, but fate had other plans: she met Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate. Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate and a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, had never failed to get anything he wanted since childhood. This is a story about a man falling in love at first sight, being captivated by a woman's beauty, and taking her by force. More than that, it is the story of a woman growing through adversity and striving to live for herself. Bai Zhi: “W 6kReads8.6Score652Shelves

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    Ancient sayings of forceful acquisition

23. 123 哄 You Want Me to Be Your Concubine? After I Faked My Death, the Playboy Marquis Went Mad 哄我做妾？死遁后纨绔侯爷发大疯 Heart's Water Turns to Sweet Dew心水成沁Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted The short-drama rights have been sold. Now just waiting for it to premiere~ "A taste of ancient China · devoted lovers · clear-headed heroine" "Romance and intrigue · household and palace rivalries · the fate of the nation" Su Tan is the top courtesan at the Fragrant Pavilion in the capital of Great Wei, blessed with otherworldly beauty, porcelain skin, and a flawless complexion. After transmigrating here eight years ago, she has endured humiliation and bided her time, hoping to auction off her 8.8kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It has a high rating, excellent writing, and a captivating, suspenseful plot. I recommend it to all children.

24. 124 长 An Elder Brother's Wife, Stolen Away by a Mad Power Minister 长嫂为妻，被疯批权臣强取豪夺 February Guagua二月瓜瓜Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted In one moment, Jiang Li transmigrates into a book and becomes a widow whose husband dies right after their wedding. The only inheritance her good-for-nothing husband leaves her is the pitiful little Xiao Yuanshan. Jiang Li recalls the original story. The little boy will grow up to become a powerful, corrupt official who rules the court. The first thing he’ll do once he’s in power is hunt down the sister-in-law who abused him, insulted his deceased elder brother, and ran off with all the money, t 1.8kReads9.0Score211Shelves

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    A perfect story that fits the bill! 🍒🍒🍒 The female lead transmigrates to this world and becomes the villain's sister-in-law. Later, the male lead tries to force himself on her to keep her by his side. To be honest, the male lead's perspective is really tragic. His mother died when he was young, his father disliked him and also died, and his only caring brother also died. Later, he gained a caring sister-in-law, who also died.

25. 125 强 Claimed by the Heir: His Captivating Treasure 强取豪夺：世子爷的掌中绝色 Yu Yao钰垚Ancient Romance193k WordsCompleted [Possessive Pursuit + Mutual First Love + Angsty Before Sweet + Mutual First Love + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Intense Push and Pull] Overnight, Bai Zhiyi, daughter of a salt merchant, fell from the heiress of the wealthiest family to a lowly dancer at the Music and Dance Bureau. To hunt down the enemy who had destroyed her family, she carefully schemed her way into Prince Mu's estate. She thought she was the one seducing him on purpose, but it turned out he was the one who took her by force. O 22Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 126 乱 In Troubled Times, the Governor Seizes Me for Himself 乱世之中，都督对我强取豪夺 Dreams and Fantasies梦和幻想Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted The rating is low because this just started! [Male Virgin + Non-Virgin Heroine + Turbulent Times + Raising a Child + Not a Strong Heroine] One day, she transmigrates into the body of a noblewoman. She thinks she'll have it easy, but it turns out she's in a dynasty torn apart by war. To secure a peaceful life, she chooses a husband she likes and marries him. But less than a year after the wedding, her family falls from power and her husband betrays her and his country. With her infant daughter in 1.9kReads7.2Score134Shelves

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    🥳🥳🥳 [The male lead forcibly takes her] His valiant and imposing lord calmly asked, "Who is this lady's husband?" Luo Hengyi: ? "Go and investigate." Yue Qiushan said, "Once you find out who he is, kill him immediately." Luo Hengyi was shocked. He almost couldn't contain his emotions: "Why is my lord doing this?" Yue Qiushan tilted his head: "As you can see, I'm taking this lady as my wife!"

27. 127 穿 Transmigrated into a Book: Restarting with a Cast of Crazies Begging for My Affection 穿书重启，疯批全员求我疼 Wanzi Zizizi丸子子子子Ancient Romance228k WordsOngoing If I’m going to transmigrate into a book, then so be it. I treated the unhinged male lead like my own son and wanted to give him a perfect ending, but my “son” actually wants to sleep with me!! Shen Xi transmigrated into a book hoping to give everyone a happy ending, then claim the stunning second male lead for herself. But as they spent time together, she fell for the bewitching male lead, Fu Zhi’an. Waaah! When the second male lead, Yun Su, learned that Shen Xi no longer loved him, the gentle, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrating into a book means getting married. First, the male lead, a great general, forcibly takes advantage of her, and then the gentle second male lead, after becoming a powerful minister, also goes crazy and forcibly takes her away.

28. 128 危 Danger! The Powerful Official I Wronged Has Become My Brother 危！渣过的权臣竟成了兄长 Nan Youyu南又予Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Controlled, unhinged Vice Minister of Justice × calculating, flirtatious, sweet-on-the-outside, sinister-within heroine] (Faux siblings + possessive obsession + flirtatious push and pull + secret midnight watching) Six months ago, Xie Wanyu seduced the local prefect, Pei Lin, to save her own life. But once the crisis passed, she decisively abandoned him and headed to the capital to find her father and take revenge. On the way, she met the Pei family's real daughter. Who could have guessed that 30.9kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves
29. 129 夺 Stealing My Sister-in-Law as His Bride, the Ruthless Marquis Closes In at Every Turn 夺娶长嫂，疯批军侯步步紧逼 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted Ling Xiao returned home covered in military glory, only to hear that his wanton sister-in-law had conspired with another man to kill his sickly elder brother. He looked at her in her plain white mourning clothes, slender as a willow, her brows dark as ink, kneeling before the coffin and weeping so pitifully that anyone would feel for her. He raised her gaunt chin with the tip of his sword, his killing intent suddenly flaring. “You seductive vixen, you deserve to die!” - Later, she proved her inn 67.2kReads9.1Score12.9kShelves

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    Both are works of forceful acquisition and seizure. The fourth book features a civil official who seizes property through force, while the female lead is clever and resourceful, even stabbing the male lead in the back. The fifth book features a military general, with a female lead who is gentle, quiet, and resilient. Both books are by the same author.

30. 130 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 5.1kReads8.8Score323Shelves

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    The female protagonist travels back to ancient times and saves the male protagonist. However, the saying "Don't pick up injured men on the roadside" comes true, otherwise you will get hurt and heartbroken, and in severe cases, you may even lose your life. The male protagonist forces his love on the female protagonist, but the female protagonist likes the second male lead, who is in love with her.

31. 131 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Female Supporting Character Betrays the Male Lead, She's Locked Up in Tears 快穿：渣了男主后女配被关哭了 Wang Mumu Ya王木木吖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [She never breaks character. The heroine is a real scumbag, no good person, with jealousy-fueled showdowns and regretful exes all around her. A hint of irresistible Mary Sue charm.] What do you do when you transmigrate into the role of a vicious supporting female character who has to do bad things? Su Yu’s answer is: Obviously, keep doing bad things! An outstanding graduate of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Su Yu’s mission is to become a cannon-fodder supporting heroine, win the male lead over 39kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    🍁①The female lead provoked the male lead first. The male lead fell in love with her at first sight without realizing it and only wanted her to be his concubine. The female lead refused and began to plan her escape. After faking her death, she was to marry someone else. On her wedding day, she was caught by the male lead, who made her husband personally deliver her bridal sedan chair to him...

32. 132 三 Empress for Three Reigns 三朝为后 Fan Xiaochai, Who Loves Stir-Fried Rice Cake Slices爱吃炒年糕片的樊小钗Ancient Romance555k WordsOngoing Su Qihe, daughter of the Vice Minister of Personnel, was meant to marry Lin Jinyan, the top graduate in the palace examinations and her childhood sweetheart. But Crown Prince Xiao Jin, traveling incognito, met her in the hills. At a banquet, the emperor caught one dazzling glimpse of her, and from then on Su Qihe appeared in his dreams night after night. A cup of fruit wine arranged by the eldest princess cost her her chastity to the emperor. Her reputation ruined, her engagement annulled, and h 57Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    These are all stories about forced acquisition and robbery. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

33. 133 强 Forced Love: A Collection of Short Stories 强制爱【短篇合集】 Fan Xiaochai, Who Loves Stir-Fried Rice Cake Slices爱吃炒年糕片的樊小钗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Coercive possession + male leads are all virgins + possessive obsession + powerful man, vulnerable woman + questionable values] The Emperor VS a beautiful commoner At one glance, the Emperor’s eyes fell upon a beauty from the streets, who soon found herself ensnared in an inescapable trap. He made power her cage and love her chains, closing in on her at every turn and taking her by force. Caught between loyalty and coercion, she was ultimately swept into the turmoil of the imperial palace. Is l 10.9kReads5.4Score426Shelves
34. 134 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Mad Crown Prince Took Me to His Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，疯批太子夺我入东宫 Fan Xiaochai, Who Loves Stir-Fried Rice Cake Slices爱吃炒年糕片的樊小钗Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Crown Prince × Gentle, Resilient Beauty, Love at First Sight + Everyone's Favorite + Mutual Firsts + Taking Her by Force] Su Nian'an transmigrates into a book as the doomed daughter of a prefect. In this life, she only wants two things: stay far away from Crown Prince Pei Rang, then marry her childhood friend Lu Yan and live a quiet, peaceful life. On her wedding day, the red candles burn brightly, but her veil has yet to be lifted. She sits in the bridal chamber, waiting for her hus 3.2kReads—Score222Shelves
35. 135 重 Reborn Maid: The Mad Young Master’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 重生丫鬟：疯批少爷的宠妻日常 Miss White Rabbit Milk Candy大白兔奶唐女士Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Xiao Tao swore she would leave her young master. She ran away once, and he chased her. She ran again, and he chased her again... And she realized that her young master was becoming more and more unhinged. “Little girl, you can't leave me. Understand?” “Little girl, where are you going now?” “Xiao Tao, run again and see what happens. Hmm?” Xiao Tao trembled in Xiao Jingyan's arms. Oh my gosh, how had her elegant, noble young master turned into a complete lunatic?! In both her 4.6kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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    The male lead in this story is a general, the kind of military commander who can command a large army. He's also a powerful minister in ancient times, capable of releasing important prisoners. Later, he gives up his power for the female lead. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts who grew up together. The female lead is reborn and, to avoid repeating the tragedy of her previous life, refuses to marry the male lead again. The male lead then forces himself on her. It's a story of a crazy, obsessive, and possessive wolf in sheep's clothing and a delicate, innocent rabbit.

36. 136 囚 Imprisoned in Spring: The Cold, Aloof Powerful Official Breaks His Vows 囚春情：清冷权臣破戒后 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both are inexperienced + pregnant and on the run + an icy, powerful official brought low + she flees, he pursues] In the eighth year of Chengping, amid bitter cold and heavy snow, the entire Xie household was seized. Xie Jinhuai, the governor of Yangzhou, was sentenced to a brutal execution, and the rest of his family suffered as well. In the blink of an eye, Xie Zhi went from a governor’s daughter to a convicted slave. Just as she was about to be sold to a brothel, she summoned her c 7kReads9.1Score845Shelves

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    Both books are about powerful officials seizing power through cunning and force! The first book gets increasingly exciting towards the end! The second book has a thrilling middle section! But both books have happy endings! The first book is more comedic! The supporting characters in the second book are quite funny!

37. 137 不 After I Stopped Loving Him, the Heir Took Me by Force 不爱后，世子将我强取豪夺 Ba Dada拔哒哒Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted She was once the beloved princess of Wei, cherished by all. But after her country was defeated, she fled to Zhao, where she endured endless hardship, and was eventually adopted by the heir apparent’s family. Liu Wan also fell for her “older brother,” Liu Xing. Yet from the day Liu Wan came of age, Liu Xing began deliberately avoiding her, treating her with indifference and even getting entangled with his sworn enemy, Hua Ming. Heartbroken, Liu Wan chose to “jump into the pond.” As she was jumpin 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel that perfectly fits the requirements 🌺🌺 The female protagonist transmigrates into a cannon fodder character in a book. Her original husband died, leaving her with a younger brother-in-law who will later become a powerful minister. Upon transmigrating, the female protagonist immediately begins to cultivate her relationship with her brother-in-law, showing him great care. After becoming a powerful minister, her brother-in-law forcibly takes advantage of her.

38. 138 快 The Heartthrob Is Seized and Possessed in Every World 快穿万人迷被强娶豪夺了 Still Summer依然夏天Modern Romance621k WordsCompleted The rating may be low at first, but it'll go up later!!! Please don't expect logic when reading this. It's a brainless story. [Everyone's favorite + loyal male and female leads + scheming + overbearing CEO + one-on-one romance] All the employees at the quick transmigration company wanted to play supporting heroines or female leads, so no one was left to take roles like passerby A. Gu Chenghuan had completed many quick transmigration missions, working her way up from passerby A to a lead role. Sh 2.4kReads6.8Score112Shelves
39. 139 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 25.1kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves

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    A life-saving grace, love at first sight 💘, he initially intended to forcefully take her back to the palace, but upon learning she had a fiancé, he decided to give up. Later, upon learning of her husband's death, he decisively rushed back to bring her back to the palace 🌸. But little did he know, if he hadn't been so willful, she should have been his wife 🧡ྀི💛ྀི❤️ྀི

40. 140 红 Red Sleeves, Sweet Fragrance 红袖闻香 Match Match Match Match消消消消乐Ancient Romance911k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Possessive Pursuit, Transmigration and Rebirth] Jiang Lin is reborn in the body of a maidservant who is about to marry the young lady of a powerful general. But after the young lady marries, the general relentlessly pursues Jiang Lin, insisting on making her his concubine. She runs, he chases. Can she sprout wings and escape for good? The male lead is a devoted simp who only dotes on the female lead. All he thinks about is getting intimate with her and having children togeth 1kReads8.2Score104Shelves

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    It's finished. It's a story about a modern woman who transmigrates to ancient times. The female lead is reborn as a maid and marries into the male lead's general's mansion along with the second son.

41. 141 更 After I Changed Targets, the Cool and Collected Chief Secretary Turned Dark 更换攻略对象后，清冷首辅黑化了 Hidden for a Month藏一月Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Dark Pursuit After Betrayal + No Getting Back Together + Rivalry Between Men for the Heroine + Second Male Lead Wins] Thirty days remained on the conquest countdown when Shen Lanyin decided to replace her with the real heiress as his betrothed. Unwilling to be erased, she drugged Shen Lanyin. At the height of their passion, she wrapped her arms around his neck. “Lanyin, you’ll marry me, won’t you?” He said nothing. She settled for less. “Would you take Zhu Yue as your second wife?” Shen Lanyin’ 11.7kReads8.8Score857Shelves

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    In their past life, the male lead was indifferent to the female lead and even verbally abusive, leading to her tragic end. The female lead is reborn with her memories intact. She changes her target, and the male lead begins to regret his actions. (The male lead initially has no memories of his previous life.) The female lead no longer loves him; it seems she does have feelings for General Huo.

42. 142 替 I Took My Brother’s Place at Court, I’m Really Not Into Men! 替兄入朝，我真不是断袖！ Just Want to Eat Tomatoes就想吃番茄Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted One devoted couple | Forced marriage | Power struggles | Unhinged characters | A man in power bows to love | Secret identity To uncover the truth behind her father's death, Liu Lingxi disguises herself as a man and takes her brother's place at court. She treads carefully and tries to avoid trouble at every turn, but still draws the attention of Pei Yan of the Hedong Pei clan, the youngest powerful minister in the Great Zhao dynasty. He is shrewd and ruthless, and everyone fears him. But the way 143Reads—Score107Shelves

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    The story is top-tier, featuring a forceful marriage and domination. The male lead is incredibly powerful, intelligent, and possesses a near-perfect intellect. He loves the female lead so much that he doesn't care if she's a man.

43. 143 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.8kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book features a powerful minister who, while seizing power, doesn't exploit the female lead but instead prioritizes her safety. He's a volatile and unpredictable person, but displays calmness towards her. The second and third books involve forceful acquisition; as long as the female lead remains by his side, he'll stop at nothing. [Admiration][Admiration][Crying][Crying]

44. 144 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement, I Became the Emperor's Favorite 退婚后成了陛下心尖宠 Cat Can't Get It猫不得Ancient Romance185k WordsOngoing [A mighty regent fiercely protects his wife, while a seemingly sweet, soft little rabbit is actually a clear-eyed transmigrator] Liu Jingshu had just broken off her engagement to Prince Ning and asked to leave the palace when she ran into the regent returning victorious from battle. She thought it was nothing more than a coincidence. Who could have guessed... Ever since Imperial Uncle rescued little Ali, she couldn't help feeling unsettled by the way he looked at her. She was only a guest he had 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Go see this! The male protagonist is so powerful that he covets the throne and has been eyeing the female protagonist for a long time. The heroine said she wanted to be an emperor, and the hero pulled the flag and tried to dismount the emperor. A powerful minister who is ruthless to others, but an obedient dog in front of the heroine. There's also a bit of a daddy aspect to it! Help! Great!

45. 145 被 After the Roguish, Untamed General Took Me by Force 被又痞又野的将军强取豪夺后 Bend at the Waist折腰Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Wild and lovesick mad general VS clear-headed, glamorous actress with an older-sister vibe] [One-on-one romance, transmigration, sweet romance, wish fulfillment, mutual salvation] [Warnings: The female lead is a flirtatious, alluring beauty and an actress, so she's very clear-headed early on and is always acting. She only starts doting on her husband later, so don't criticize her early on~~ The male lead is a clear-headed hopeless romantic. He knows she's using him and deliberately plays along. 1kReads9.2Score128Shelves

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    Shocking! "Professional mistress"? "Professional mistress? Give me a chance to date!" [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

46. 146 疯 The Mad Young Lord, Embracing a Delicate Beauty 疯批世子，娇软美人拥入怀 Rong Jin Little Tomato容瑾小番茄Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted The rating’s been up for ages, so it probably won’t go any higher (｡ ˇ‸ˇ ｡) “Traditional historical romance, faithful couple, possessive love” Xiao Heng, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, is as refined as the moonlight and elegant as a jade tree. Yet Su Yao has always felt an inexplicable sense of dread around him. Whenever his dark eyes settle on her, a chill creeps up her back. An orphan, Su Yao came to seek refuge with her aunt. She lives cautiously in the Duke’s residence, afraid to offend anyone —Reads—Score404Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a dependent cousin who falls in love at first sight with the male protagonist, a powerful minister's son, and then forcibly takes him as his own.

47. 147 囚 The Caged Crane Returns to the Courtyard 囚鹤归庭 Nai Yin A奈因啊Ancient Romance427k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + yandere + forced love + possessive pursuit] [+ sweet romance + one-on-one pairing + possessive + controlling + first-person narration] [No transmigration, a purely fictional ancient setting] I'm a loner who lives in seclusion in the mountains and dislikes talking to people. One day, I save a badly wounded man. He was dressed so elegantly that I figured he must come from a wealthy family. I thought I'd just helped someone I happened to come across, and t 290Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Initially, he was a yandere who forced and imprisoned the female lead, but later he became a clingy, doting dog who obeyed her every whim. His yandere nature is tinged with gentleness and a hint of madness. ฅ(´•ω•`)ฅ

48. 148 与 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, General Gu Won’t Stop Fighting for Me 与渣男退婚后，顾将军他又争又抢 Shan Qiao Yao山桥遥Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted After Breaking Off My Engagement to the Scumbag, General Gu Started Fighting to Win Me Back 391Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is madly in love with her, and upon learning that the female lead has broken off the engagement, he immediately returns to the capital from the border!

49. 149 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
50. 150 惊 The Stunning Swan’s Ordeal: The Possessive Prince Claims Her as His Consort 惊鸿劫：偏执王爷他强掠为妃 Go Wild Freely自由地疯Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Reader’s Guide: Long-Planned Schemes + Forced Possession + Palace and Household Intrigue + Emotional Push and Pull + Both Leads Are Chaste] On a stormy night, she rescued a mysterious, gravely wounded man, never realizing he was Prince Jin, a man whose power reached across the realm! After finally being taken in by the kind-hearted Miss Qu, she found herself surrounded by the vicious members of the second branch, who plotted against her at every turn: Her cousin lusted after her: “Become my 2.2kReads8.4Score118Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese romance novel. The male protagonist falls in love at first sight, forces himself on her, and marries her. The female protagonist tries to escape but is caught and brought back. Recommended.

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