Historical Romance with a Heroine Who’s the Legitimate Daughter of a Prestigious Family and Doesn’t Get Pushed Around 女主是高门贵府家的嫡女，不憋屈的古言文

1. 301 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 244.1kReads9.2Score32.2kShelves
2. 302 太 Your Highness, the Crown Prince, You’re Under Arrest 太子殿下你被逮捕了 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Everyone praises Fourth Miss Wen Wanning of the Ning'an Marquis’s Estate as gentle, graceful, clever, proper, and well-read, calling her the finest young lady in the capital. Only the Crown Prince knows what she’s really like. All he can say is, “That girl gets jealous, gets jealous, gets jealous,” before spoiling her rotten. 2kReads9.0Score203Shelves

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   (1) In the second book, everyone knows that Miss Meng is well-educated and polite, a model of a noble lady. However, no one knows that she is afraid of cats, jealous, capable of killing enemies, and a master detective. Only the Crown Prince knows her true nature. When faced with rumors: "She's a delicate girl." [Laughing and crying] (2) In the third book, in her previous life, Su Ruowan married into the Meng family. She was worthy of the Meng family, but she was unworthy of the Su family and her relatives. In this life, she will not enter the Meng family's backyard and only wants to protect her family. She thought that her marriage with him was a result of her marrying above her station, but she did not know that it was the result of his careful planning and scheming.

3. 303 今 Jinjin, You Have Captured My Heart 今今绾君心 Yu Yang Xiaohe鱼羊小和Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Level 1: Devoted couple, sweet romance, an eight-year age gap, happy ending] [Bright and alluring orphan of a military family vs. cool and noble Crown Prince] A war breaks out. Song Zhiwan is the only living person Xiao Yan finds amid mountains of corpses. He sees her as the hope of the countless fallen soldiers and brings her back to the Eastern Palace. He pities her and spoils her until she can do whatever she likes, letting her throw tantrums and roll around on top of him. When the Princess 12kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
4. 304 靖 The Legitimate Daughter of the Jingyuan Marquis Household 靖远侯府的嫡女 A Fox's Words in Dreams狐言入梦Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted Su Ruowan spent her whole life being cautious, planning every step, and exhausting herself before finally earning a peaceful death in old age. When she opens her eyes again, she’s back in the Jingyuan Marquis’s Manor as the legitimate daughter. She vows to resolve the mysteries of her past life, avenge her mother’s murder, protect her elder brother’s career, ensure her grandmother’s health and longevity, and help her best friend set the household in order. As for a husband, this time she’ll choo 401Reads8.5Score—Shelves
5. 305 春 Spring Stirs the Lotus Platform 春动莲台 Not Enough Grass Jelly to Drink烧仙草不够喝Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted [Cherished, highborn daughter × dignified, abstinent son of a prominent family] Rumor has it that Shen Lianchi, the youngest daughter of the Grand Princess and the Duke of Zhenguo, has been sickly for years. She has a noble title, but is really an ugly woman. Yet this supposedly ugly woman has a marriage match that all the noble young ladies in Tokyo envy: she was betrothed to the Fu family’s young master before birth! What kind of man is Fu Yuji? Born into a distinguished scholarly family, a pr 1.6kReads7.4Score206Shelves

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   This one is the best! The female lead has a noble status. Her mother is a princess, her father is the Duke of Zhenguo, she has the emperor as her uncle, the empress dowager as her maternal grandmother, and her fiancé is the eldest son of the head of a prestigious family. The story unfolds slowly and is incredibly sweet!

6. 306 殿 The Prince Is Mad and Sly, but the Crown Princess Just Wants to Kill Them All 殿下又疯又茶，太子妃她只想乱杀 Geng Jiujiu耿啾啾Ancient Romance469k WordsCompleted Mo Ran was born into a prestigious family and was unmatched in beauty and virtue throughout Tiandu City. After her betrothal was announced, she became so sought-after that suitors lined up from every household. But a beauty's fate is often fraught with misfortune. All three of her marriage arrangements were called off for different reasons, and Mo Ran went from being the city's most sought-after noblewoman to the subject of gossip over tea. Father Xin: "Maybe we should find a fortune-teller." .. 1.1kReads8.6Score146Shelves

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   The female lead is from a prestigious family; it's a satisfying read.

7. 307 疯 The Mad Princess Marries a Powerful Eunuch 疯批公主她嫁了个高权宦官 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted {Devoted couple, two strong leads, historical setting, political intrigue, revenge, switched marriages, marriage before love} One is a spoiled and willful princess; the other, a ruthless and bloodthirsty minister. An unexpected marriage swap brings Feng Yuan and Jiang Yu together. Just as everyone waits to laugh at them after the wedding, they realize things are taking a strange turn. Feng Yuan knows full well that she must wear the false mask the world expects of her to hide herself even deeper 7.1kReads9.3Score974Shelves

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   The female lead is highly intelligent throughout, while the male lead is a fake eunuch with clear logic. The female lead is the most favored princess, ambitious and cunning, and she controls the entire plot. The male lead is an amnesiac prince with exceptional martial arts skills.

8. 308 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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   The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is the eldest daughter of a powerful family. They are childhood sweethearts.

9. 309 怎 How Can Anyone Resist Her Soft, Sweet Charm? 怎敌她娇软可人 Seven-Seven in a Box成盒的七七Ancient Romance953k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei was as beautiful as a celestial maiden, the most stunning woman in the city. But she made the wrong choice and married the heir of the Ning family, only to see her family destroyed. Even her corpse wasn't retrieved until much later, by which time it had already begun to rot. Her soul drifted with nowhere to rest. Reborn, Tang Ru began tormenting the scheming white lotus and punishing the scoundrel, making quite a 542Reads8.9Score100Shelves
10. 310 穿 Reborn as a Dowry Maid, I Rise to Prominence in the Prince's Manor Through My Son 穿成陪嫁丫鬟，我在王府母凭子贵 Dragon Fruit Growing Toward the Sun火龙果向阳而生Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted After being pushed off a cliff while trying to break up a fight, Tao Yaoyao takes her last breath and transmigrates, reborn in the vast Hao Han Dynasty in the body of a maid who has been the Princess Consort of Prince Chen's dowry for three years. A little background: On the day of their wedding, Qi Chenyuan left Fan Qianyao just after they had completed the wedding rites and headed south under imperial orders to wipe out river bandits. Three years later, Prince Chen returns victorious to the 9.5kReads8.9Score696Shelves

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    Tao Yaoyao was quite lucky in her life. Although her grandmother treated her badly when she was young, she became a trial marriage maid for the prince after growing up with her cousin! She was also very fortunate to give birth to the prince's eldest son, and she lived a very comfortable life. Her cousin, the princess, was quite kind to her!

11. 311 病 The Frail Beauty Cannot Break Character 病弱美人人设不能崩 Cat on Snow雪上猫Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted To everyone else, Xie Qingyue was the most beautiful woman in Liangzhou. To Nanxing, Xie Qingyue was the laziest person in all of Dasheng. She pretended to be frail to avoid work, and kept it up for over a decade. She pretended to cough up blood to avoid marriage, doing so at every matchmaking meeting. To prevent future trouble, she even hired a fake Taoist priest to tell her she was destined to be a solitary star. Then it all went wrong. The fake Taoist priest was a sickly fellow. His ritual le 1.7kReads8.8Score159Shelves
12. 312 帝 Reborn, the Emperor and Empress Both Quit Their Jobs 帝后重生后都撂挑子不干了 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted (A cool, dignified male lead who'd rather slack off than be emperor, and a beautiful, sensible heroine who sometimes gets a little mischievous.) In her previous life, she lived in splendor but felt stifled as empress for over a decade. As she lay dying, her emperor husband was still away on campaign and had yet to return. Reborn, Chu Yue reflects on the past and decides that while the empress's phoenix crown was beautiful, it was also heavy and exhausting. She really doesn't want to wear it agai 4.8kReads8.5Score354Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists are reborn. In their previous life, they were forced to become emperor and empress, resulting in the male protagonist neglecting the female protagonist. In this life, the male protagonist experiences a dramatic reunion, ensuring his brother doesn't die young!

13. 313 嫡 The Second Daughter's Rise: After the Marriage Swap, She Became the Duchess of Zhen 嫡次女逆袭：换亲后成镇国公夫人 Orange Heart at Peace橙子心安然Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter's Second Daughter's Comeback + Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger + Marriage Swap + Face-Slapping Satisfaction + Marrying First, Falling in Love Later + Earning Merit on the Frontier + Grandfather's Unfulfilled Wish + The Whole Family's Redemption + From Discarded Daughter to Imperial Title + Duchess of the Nation-Guarding Duke] The least favored legitimate daughter in the entire household was married off in a marriage swap to the least promising eldest son of a concubine. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 314 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.7kReads—Score468Shelves

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    A historical romance novel with a fantastic plot and excellent writing!

15. 315 我 I Behold Zhaozhao 我见昭昭 Yi Yi宜矣Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + devoted to each other + both leads highly skilled in martial arts + clear-headed heroine + equally matched leads] Lively, radiant princess ✕ aloof, distant Lord He In her previous life, Xiao Qin was her father’s only daughter, yet she was deceived by a smiling, treacherous scumbag. It seemed someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes, while that scoundrel plotted rebellion with her ruthless and cunning imperial uncle, trampling over her dead body. In this life, Xiao Qin has pl 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is really good, the author's writing style is excellent, and the female lead is reborn as a princess. The sense of destiny between past and present lives is very strong! The female lead's appeal isn't her cheat-like abilities, but her exceptionally sharp mind! She's intelligent and clear-headed, which I really like. The male lead's character is so charming! Aloof and noble, and the romance is incredibly sweet throughout!

16. 316 夫 My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, So I Finally Got Over Him 夫君和青梅害我流产，我恋爱脑好了 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, and I Got Over My Lovesick Foolishness 803Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 女 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 The Mountains Are High, the Waters Long山高水长长Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow! A super engaging female-oriented novel, full of satisfying moments, no frustrating situations, strong main characters, and a romantic pairing. The female lead is a princess, incredibly pampered, and lived a peaceful life until tragedy struck. Her family died, and she was trampled underfoot. Since she couldn't hold onto her peak, she decided to start afresh. She began participating in the struggle for the throne and eventually became the crown prince.

18. 318 古 Past and Present, Swapping Lives: She Takes Down Scumbags in My Rich Family, While I Farm in Exile for Her 古今互穿：她替我豪门虐渣，我替她流放种田 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月25k WordsCompleted She travels between ancient and modern times: she helps me take down scum in a wealthy family, while I help her farm in exile. 12.7kReads—Score213Shelves
19. 319 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    The romance in both books is very sweet. Except for the first life in the second book's epilogue, which is quite heartbreaking and leaves a bit of a sense of unease. [Crying][crying][crying] Everyone in the first and third books is incredibly intelligent. The plots are tightly woven, with the first book featuring the line, "I admit your ideas are very advanced, but this is my world." [Heavy punch][heavy punch] The second part of the second book is very sweet, while the first part is heartbreaking. [Crying] The last book is a satisfying read, without any Mary Sue elements or revenge for the villains.

20. 320 错 I Mistook My Husband for an AI 错把夫君当AI Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I Mistook My Husband for an AI 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
21. 321 怒 I Boldly Marry the Short-Lived Marquis, a Fool with Money Who Spoils His Wife Without Limits 怒嫁短命侯爷，人傻钱多宠妻无度 Dreamer in the Mortal World人间做梦者Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Legitimate daughter of a military family vs. transmigrator] [Reborn] [Household intrigue] [Vengeful, stunning beauty × cold Marquis who dotes on his wife] Shen Tang was the legitimate daughter of a military family. In her previous life, she married Jing Yu, helped him win the title of Marquis, and managed his household. In the end, her entire family was sentenced to execution. The adopted son she had lovingly raised turned out to be her husband’s illegitimate child with her half-sister. The She 690Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    The female lead is reborn, she's a beautiful and vengeful woman who never tolerates anything wrong with her, and she's also a doting wife to a cold and aloof marquis. The female lead is very strong, while the male lead becomes mentally impaired after being injured, but later pretends to be stupid and loves to act cute.

22. 322 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 有 Wealthy Enough to Rule the Capital 有钱冠盖满京华 Mushan Creek慕山溪Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted [Reborn + marriage first, love later + doted on by the whole family + satisfying revenge] In her previous life, Bai Jinzhou was framed and pushed into the water, ruining her reputation. She would rather marry her father's sworn enemy than the merchant who had rescued her. Later, she spent five years serving as a shield for her husband. Her father lost the emperor's trust and was dismissed from office, her elder sister was murdered, and her mother went gray overnight... Living her life over ag 604Reads8.9Score110Shelves

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    These books, especially the first one, are all fast-paced, exciting reads.

24. 324 重 Reborn as the Lucky Legitimate Daughter 重生之福运嫡妻 Ai Miguo艾迷果Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted Princess Mai Miansang of Fu'an is a transmigrator. Mai Ya'er was a diligent HR intern at a Fortune 500 company, born in the late 1990s. After working overtime for three months straight, she got excited playing a game of cards on her day off and suddenly kicked the bucket… When she woke up, Mai Ya'er had been born into the Great Wei dynasty as the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household. From then on, her eight older brothers doted on her endlessly, along with her cousin, the crown prince, w 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The making of an ancient empress, a modern 996 work schedule transmigration story. The female lead is independent and ruthless, a master of both medicine and poison. The male lead is a crown prince who later becomes emperor. He is yandere, has a mental illness, is usually gentle and refined, and has a phobia of women. He is devoted only to the female lead, both physically and mentally.

25. 325 我 After I Was Ordered to Divorce, My Ex-Husband Regretted It 我奉旨和离后，前夫悔不当初 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted After I received the imperial decree to divorce, my ex-husband regretted it too late. 11.2kReads—Score229Shelves
26. 326 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 21kReads9.1Score2kShelves
27. 327 昭 Zhaozhao, Whose Face Are We Slapping Today? 昭昭，今日打谁脸？ Xi Xun西珣Ancient Romance188k WordsOngoing [Eldest legitimate daughter × pocket dimension × foresight × household intrigue × face-slapping × play the pig to eat the tiger] Ning Zhao once had a blissfully happy family, with loving parents and no worries about food or clothing. After her maternal grandfather passed away, Ning Zhao gained a pocket dimension, which made her mature far beyond her years. Then, after her father went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, she gained the power of foresight. With these two abilities, Nin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist achieves her status as a member of a prestigious family through her own efforts. She might experience some setbacks in the early stages, as she hasn't fully matured and her special abilities haven't yet appeared. However, things improve later on, so you can save this story for later reading. [Eldest daughter × Space × Precognition × Domestic Strife × Face-Slapping × Pretending to be weak while actually being strong] Ning Zhao once had a very happy family; her parents were loving, and she lacked nothing. After her maternal grandfather passed away, Ning Zhao gained a space-like ability, granting her extraordinary precocity. After her father went to the capital for the imperial examinations, she gained the ability to foresee the future. Along with these abilities, Ning Zhao saw a huge secret hidden behind the seemingly beautiful reality. Ning Zhao was determined not to sit idly by; she had her own strategies. The person who had always been by her side didn't care that her love was tainted by materialism or ulterior motives. So, after everything settled down, how about we be together?

28. 328 夫 After My Husband Passed the Exams, He Courted a Princess, But I’m the Real Heiress 夫君高中后攀附郡主，可我才是真千金啊 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband passed the imperial exams, he cozied up to the county princess. But I’m the real daughter! 283Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 329 女 The Lady of the House 女家主 Nine Rivers Above the Clouds云上九川Ancient Romance500k WordsOngoing (No romance, not a wish-fulfillment story) Lin Zhiyi was born into this life thirteen years ago and spent all thirteen years in a foolish stupor. (Note: She was reborn with her memories, became foolish after birth, and has been the same person all along.) Then one day, she comes to her senses, facing the deaths of her father and uncle in battle, the emergence of hidden enemies, and an emperor who dislikes her from the start. Lin Zhiyi thinks it over and decides: retreat. So, after making thoroug 789Reads9.1Score134Shelves

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    The first book: I transmigrated into the body of a noblewoman, possessing wealth, power, and status, directly living the life of a wealthy socialite in ancient times. [Learned] The second book: Suddenly awakened to the truth, my father and brothers died in battle; my only recourse is to uphold my family and protect my loved ones. [Learned]

30. 330 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 穿 I Became a Love-Struck Farmer’s Wife, and Now I’m Retiring Early 穿成恋爱脑农妇，我要提前养老 Lots of Rice许多米Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + farming + strong heroine and hero + a prince who spoils his wife] Jiang Yu, who received a modern education, transmigrates to another world. After a fierce inner struggle, she accepts reality. Since she cannot go back, she might as well figure out how to make money. After all, money is the foundation for making a living anywhere. Farming, doing business, honoring her parents, raising her children... Someone covets the recipes she relies on to support her fami 5kReads9.2Score713Shelves
32. 332 狱 Bearing a Child in Prison, I Am Doted on by My Convict Husband 狱中留子，被流犯夫君宠上天 Cola Lemon Tea可乐宁檬茶Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The animated series and the live-action audiobook on Tomato Listen have launched. Come watch and listen [Double purity + devoted love + no angst + heartwarming. A story of mutual companionship and healing, as a pair rise from exiles to the very top.] After the man she loved was assassinated, Mu Xijin, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, had planned to spend the rest of her life alone. But one misstep left her at the mercy of her elder sister, who forced her to conceive 16.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    A historical romance novel featuring a noblewoman from a high-ranking family. The female lead marries the disgraced male lead to find out the truth behind her beloved's death, unaware that he already harbors deep feelings for her. To uncover the truth, she volunteers to accompany him into exile. During their journey, they rely on each other, eventually learning the truth about her beloved's faked death. Through his constant companionship, she gradually falls in love with him, and the two eventually become a couple. The male lead cherishes her throughout his life, and they love each other until old age.

33. 333 蛇 The Snake Lord Dotes on Me Alone, Yet the Scumbag's Family Still Dare to Swindle Me Out of My Inheritance? 蛇君独宠，渣男全家还敢吃绝户？ Number One Steamed Bun第一馒头Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Only as Ji Chang’an lay dying did she realize that the husband she had so carefully chosen was a rotten scoundrel, a beast in human form. All these years, Wen Yesong had repaid Duke Ji’s kindness in raising him by devouring the Ji family’s wealth piece by piece. The Ji family, once the richest in the Great Sheng dynasty, had long since become an empty shell. And that wasn’t all. Wen Yesong had been secretly seeing another woman for ages. The pair of children they had together were both his. In t 18.6kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    I thought I was getting a revenge story, but I ended up being pampered by Snake! He flicked his tongue to help her take revenge on the scumbags, and coiled his tongue into a bracelet to warm her wrist. This fierce yet adorable character made me scream with delight!

34. 334 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    Rebirth + 1v1 + Romantic protagonists + Revenge and Domestic Strife: The female lead is reborn and on her way to elope with her former husband, beating up her scumbag ex-boyfriend and returning to marry the male lead. Both leads are deeply in love, making for a very sweet and engaging story. The author fills in all the plot holes, and the villains die quickly. The male lead hides his identity as the son of the former crown prince and eventually ascends the throne. The female lead becomes empress.

35. 335 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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    I absolutely love this book! The female lead is a modern-day transmigrator. The original owner of this body was the legitimate daughter of a first-rank marquis's family, but her family treated her badly. After transmigrating, she begins her revenge, gradually gaining the emperor's favor and being granted the title of princess (though not of the same surname) and a fiefdom. Later, she accompanies the male lead on a military campaign, becoming the queen of another country. After marrying the male lead, she becomes the mother of the nation! The male lead is incredibly devoted to her! He starts by begging his father for a marriage decree, and when refused, he keeps showering her with gifts! He's the one who gets her fiefdom and the title of queen! I love it so much!!!

36. 336 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Returns: A Survival Guide to Household Intrigue 嫡女归来：宅斗生存手册 I Just Want to Be a Lucky Couch Potato只想做躺赢咸鱼Ancient Romance166k WordsOngoing [Legitimate daughter reborn × power struggles and household intrigue × two strong leads × devoted to each other × sweet romance × face-slapping] In her past life, she was the legitimate daughter of the Wu family, trampled by her stepmother and handed over as a gift by her own father. Her mother died horribly, her maid gave her life, and she was left broken and battered, sunk in misery. Only when an arrow pierced her heart and he took her destined blow did she realize that someone was willing to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The female lead is reborn, clear-headed, and ruthless. She smashes a disgusting powerful minister and confronts a scheming concubine right from the start—it's practically the pinnacle of satisfying domestic power struggle stories! She slaps faces while developing a new storyline, and doesn't forget to kill off the scumbag male supporting characters—the pacing is incredibly fast!

37. 337 嫁 Marry a Powerful Official and Become a Widow? The Transmigrate-Into-a-Book Side Character Won’t Stand for It! 嫁权臣守活寡？穿书女配不干了！ Lucky Blossoms福朵朵Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + everyone’s favorite + devoted couple + putting scumbags in their place + no mistresses or misunderstandings + everyone speaks their mind] Jiang Yuzhu transmigrated into a book, becoming the ill-fated first wife of Xie Zhao, the male lead of A Great Chancellor. From the start, she was handed a disaster: the original Jiang Yuzhu was on her way to have an affair, set up by her own eldest brother. According to the original story, after sleeping with a scumbag, Jiang Yuzhu 7.8kReads8.9Score928Shelves

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    The male lead is from a prestigious family, and the female lead is the daughter of a high-ranking official. They are the darlings of their family and live a carefree and unrestrained life.

38. 338 穿 Reborn as a Marquis's Daughter, Still Beating Up the Fake Heiress 穿成侯府千金，今天也暴打假千金 Jiang Qiuqiu姜秋秋Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + Two Powerful Leads + Feel-Good] After transmigrating, Wei Anning, a martial arts heiress, made a contract with a System after dying in an accident. To help the System gather energy, she transmigrated into a book and became the real daughter of the Marquis's household, a disposable character who had been maliciously switched at birth. In the story, the fake daughter who had taken her place was gentle, refined, beautiful, and noble. Meanwhile, her real d 14.2kReads8.6Score829Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the real daughter of a marquis who was switched at birth. After understanding the plot, she exchanges for a powerful elixir in the system before returning home. She'll fight anyone who dares to challenge her.

39. 339 将 The General’s Wife Wants a Divorce. I Won’t Compete with Other Women, Just Let Me Go 将军夫人要和离，我不雌竞放我走 Memories of the Past忆前尘Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Tired of transmigrated heroines who can do everything? Had enough of brainless, foolish transmigrated heroines? Try reading about someone ordinary and unremarkable for a change.] Su Yunxi's life motto is: “Stay alive.” So after she transmigrated, she dutifully spent five years as a general's wife without a general. What else could she do? She had no pocket dimension, no System, and no golden finger. Staying alive was success enough. Who knew that when the general finally won a battle, he' 4.6kReads8.9Score574Shelves
40. 340 贵 The Noble Lady Just Wants to Lie Flat 贵女她只想躺平 Prayer Sand祈愿沙Ancient Romance520k WordsOngoing (Alternate setting + family rise to prosperity + daily life in ancient times + ensemble cast + female lead takes a husband into her family) (This is not a strong female lead story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! The female lead has a love interest! The sisters will mostly get married! Avoid if this bothers you.) (The setting is fictional, and its world differs slightly from reality. Avoid if this bothers you.) Office worker Qing An woke up one morning to find that she had transmigrated. She had b 80kReads8.4Score12.9kShelves

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    The first book features a concubine's daughter, but she's genuinely loved by her stepmother and lives a comfortable life just like a legitimate daughter. She even has a son-in-law who is a top scholar (the male lead). Furthermore, her sisters have a good relationship and aren't the stereotypical, stereotypical villainous female supporting character; the sisterly bond is quite sweet. The second book features a true legitimate daughter of a noble family. The second book portrays noble families realistically, not making them seem innocent or naive just because the female lead is from a noble family. The power and exploitation of noble families are fully depicted. It feels like the crucial plot hasn't been updated yet, so currently, the female lead's mother, as a noblewoman, is fiercely protective of her (though I think she also has affection for her), while the female lead's father is a reckless and irresponsible character. There are also some everyday scenes with the female lead's friends. The male lead hasn't appeared yet.

41. 341 重 Reborn to Defy Heaven and Change My Fate 重生之逆天改命 Seven Peace, Sleepless七安未眠Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Reborn: Defying Fate and Changing One’s Destiny —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Short story acceptable) After marrying Xie An, my half-sister, claiming to be from another world, poisoned me and became the new Lady Xie. She first became famous in the capital with her poem "Bring in the Wine," and later renowned throughout the land for her "Discourse on Flood Control." I, a noblewoman, was reduced to a mere foil in death. She laughed, saying that even reborn, I was no match for her. But who said I considered her a rival? I arranged a wife for my father, diminished my aunt's influence, cut off my half-sister's path to survival, and helped the prince seize the throne. What I coveted was the position of the Empress in the deep palace!

42. 342 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 3.9kReads8.9Score420Shelves
43. 343 团 The Adored Princess Is Beautiful and Sweet 团宠郡主美又娇 Wan YanS琬琰sAncient Romance451k WordsCompleted Sheng Wange was an astonishingly beautiful girl! She could compose poetry at three and speak in elegant phrases at five. By eight, she was the most beautiful and talented girl in the capital! Born to a noble family, her father was the prime minister, second only to The Outcast and above everyone else. Her mother was the second daughter of the Prince-Guarding General and the empress's younger sister. There were no princesses in the imperial family, nor any girls among the younger generation of th 1.2kReads8.7Score132Shelves

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    The Sheng family has a daughter named Wange, stunningly beautiful! She could compose poetry at three, speak eloquently at five, and by eight was the most beautiful and talented woman in the capital! Born into nobility, her father was the Prime Minister, second only to the Emperor. Her mother was the second daughter of the Empress's younger sister, the General of the State. With no daughters in the royal family and no daughters in the General's household, she was the first daughter among the three families, born a princess with the title Yong'an, and granted the fief of Qing'an County (a prosperous region), pampered and spoiled. One should marry a daughter of the Sheng family, and marry a son of the Sheng family! A pampered young lady, spoiled by the powerful figures of the capital. At sixteen, she was castrated by a wolf and brought back to his mansion, where she was pampered for life! The Prince of War, renowned from a young age, was cold and ruthless. Over eighteen, he still had no wife, not even concubines or maids. Outsiders said he was fond of men. But they didn't know that he already had someone he wanted to bring home, someone who wanted to give him a lifetime of love. Finally, when he was twenty, he tricked that darling back to his mansion and protected her under his wing, giving her a lifetime of pampering!

44. 344 换 They Forced Me into a Marriage That Would Kill Me, but I'll Claim the First Wife's Seat 换亲让我死，我偏稳坐主母位 Jin Wanwan金万万Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into a short drama: The Matriarch Just Wants to Slacken Off, but Goes on a Rampage in the Marquis’s Household After Being Reborn Jiang Shuwan and her legitimate younger sister, Jiang Yao, are both reborn. In their previous lives, both she and Jiang Yao were transmigrators. A workaholic who earned more money than she could spend, Shuwan worked herself to death. In this life, she’s determined to slack off. Jiang Yao is ambitious. She makes a name for herself by plagiarizing poems while sec 997Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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    Speaking of historical romance novels, I must recommend this one: The female protagonist, Jiang Shuwan, transmigrates from modern times to become the daughter of an official in ancient times. After marrying, she is reborn before her marriage, framed by her sister and forced to marry the same marquis's son her sister had arranged to marry in her previous life. The female protagonist is incredibly intelligent and clear-headed, and the author's writing is excellent, making both the main and supporting characters very distinctive. The story is easy to read and not tiring. A novel you definitely shouldn't miss.

45. 345 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.5kReads9.0Score577Shelves
46. 346 侯 A Marquis's Wife's Rich and Leisurely Life 侯府主母的富贵悠闲生活 Guo Sweet Potato郭番薯Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Noblewoman reborn + adored by the emperor + cherished by the Grand Matriarch] Song Chuyu died peacefully. She had been granted an honorific title and had enjoyed a life of wealth and luxury for years. But she never imagined she would come back from the dead! Even more astonishing, her cousin had also been reborn, and had stolen her husband. In her previous life, she was supposed to marry a poor scholar. Though they endured many hardships, her husband was ambitious and rose steadily through 2.4kReads8.2Score236Shelves

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    "Miss, your cousin is bullying you! Not content with stealing your husband, she's even dumping her fiancé with a hidden illness on you! Knowing it's a pit of fire, if you didn't want to jump in, you could have just broken off the engagement. Why are you bullying you and forcing you into this hellhole?" Song Chuyu, still somewhat dazed after waking from a nap, saw her personal maid, Dongqin, rush in, her face flushed. Hearing this, Song Chuyu calmly rose from the bed, carefully smoothing the scrolls beside her pillow to ensure they were wrinkle-free before looking up at Dongqin. "Miss, things are so urgent! How can you still be thinking about these scrolls? I overheard your cousin say it herself—that the young master of the Marquis's mansion has a hidden illness. If you marry him, you'll be a widow for life, and if you can't have children, your life will be ruined!" Dongqin's voice was already trembling with tears. To her, her mistress's lack of offspring was like the sky falling. But Song Chuyu, tidying up the books, smiled silently. In her past life, after her cousin was chosen by the Marquis's family, she boasted in front of her, subtly and overtly telling her that their future status would be vastly different, and advising her not to be sad. This was because the man she was to marry was merely a poor scholar. Yes, she was the daughter of a Grand Tutor, from a noble family and well-read, yet her aunt had betrothed her to a scholar of unremarkable background and talent. At that time, her cousin thought she would one day be the high and mighty mistress of a Marquis's family, while she was just a poor peasant woman struggling to make ends meet, at best becoming a county magistrate's wife. Compared to the mistress of a Marquis's mansion, they were worlds apart, so her cousin ridiculed her relentlessly. But life is unpredictable. After marrying into the Marquis's family, her cousin learned that her husband already had someone he loved. On their wedding day, he made a pact with her: he would only give her the dignity of a principal wife and would never share a bed with her. What humiliated her even more was that although her husband was the legitimate son, he was not favored by the Marquis and was obsessed with securing the title of heir apparent for his eldest son born of a concubine. As a result, she had enjoyed no wealth or honor in the Marquis's household for many years and was repeatedly bullied by the old Marquis's concubines. Her husband had watched coldly from the sidelines for years, showing her no consideration whatsoever. She lived on the edge of the Marquis's household, receiving less respect than even a servant. Finally, unable to endure this miserable life any longer, she exposed the scandals of the Marquis's household, which enraged the Marquis and sent her back to her parents' home. In contrast, although she had married a poor scholar, he lived up to his expectations, passing the imperial examination shortly after their engagement and even securing the third-highest rank of scholar before their marriage. After marriage, he gained the favor of the new emperor and rose through the ranks, eventually reaching the position of a third-rank official before his death. Because she had married a good husband, she was granted an imperial title and lived a life of respect and luxury. So, the moment she was reborn, her cousin eagerly stole her husband and kicked the fiery pit of the Marquis's mansion into her hands. At that moment, she knew that her cousin, like her, had also been reborn. Her cousin must have thought that by swapping husbands in this life, they could swap fates.

47. 347 大 On Her Wedding Day, She Married the Cold-Faced Imperial Uncle by Mistake 大婚当日，上错花轿嫁给冷面皇叔 Lan Shu兰姝Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate heiress × a cold-faced prince who always takes her side] In her previous life, Su Jin devoted herself to helping the crown prince ascend the throne. In the end, she was thrown into prison and stabbed to death by her own dear cousin. For the daughter of a military commander, it was a disgrace beyond words. After being reborn, the first thing she did was switch the bridal sedan chairs and climb into the one bound for Prince Yu’s residence. The crown prince is a nobody. Prince Y 3.9kReads9.0Score518Shelves

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    A bold and passionate legitimate daughter x a protective and cold-faced prince

48. 348 长 Has the Eldest Princess Grown Up Yet? 长公主今天长大了么 Misty Rain by the River一汀烟雨Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted The Grand Princess held immense power, and everyone feared her. Then she accidentally fell from a building and lost her mind. The officials rejoiced, finally free from the fear of being ruled by that fearsome woman. But they had no idea the fearsome woman would slowly grow up again! Three-year-old Changping: “Husband, pick me up!” Six-year-old Changping: “Hmph, do you think I'm still three?” Nine-year-old Changping: “Adults are all so childish!” Twelve-year-old Changping: “I clearly like refined 291Reads8.7Score100Shelves
49. 349 心EN Are Those Inner Thoughts All Gossip? The Marquess's Wife Turns the Whole Family Upside Down! 心声都是瓜？侯门主母炸翻全家！ Bursting Tomato爆浆西红柿Ancient Romance739k WordsCompleted [Everyone can hear thoughts + absurd comedy + gossip + matriarch of a noble household] A two-way romance! The heroine is a green tea spirit! While everyone else braves tribulations, she gets struck by lightning! Jiang Shuyue was a thousand-year-old green tea spirit, and she was finally about to take human form when someone else’s ascension tribulation struck her and sent her to ancient times. Luckily, the Heavenly Dao had a conscience and gave her a little loophole! Every day, Jiang Shuyue quiet 2.5kReads8.6Score227Shelves
50. 350 重 Reborn as the Villainess to Protect My Family: I’ll Save Grandma and My Sister 重生恶女守家：祖母阿姐我都要 Qu Wei去微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Zhiyue was deceived by her stepmother into doing many terrible things, earning her a notorious reputation. Her elder siblings died because of her, and she was accused of plotting to kill her grandmother. Her eyes were blinded, her voice stolen, and the tendons in all four limbs severed. In the end, she was thrown into a river, still full of resentment. Her stepmother then used the corpses of her blood relatives to claim her mother's title as Duchess of the State. When 14.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a Duke's family. After being reborn, she meticulously plots to eliminate the aunt who murdered her entire family, protects her elder sister (the Princess Consort) during childbirth, ensures her brother becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, and all her sisters are married. The male lead is a young general in the Princess's mansion who harbors a deep-seated resentment about marriage and not wanting to burden the woman he's marrying. However, after meeting the female lead, his family helps him resolve his inner conflict. The later parts of the story are very sweet.

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