Xingzhi Wan, Gongqiang Liu: Tragedy, Sob! 行止晚，宫墙柳，虐文，๐·°(৹˃̵﹏˂̵৹)°·๐

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

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   I didn't reply to your message not because I was being aloof, nor because we're not close and you always say boring things, nor because I dislike you and don't want to engage with you. I simply don't recognize the characters you sent and am looking them up in the dictionary.

2. 2 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
3. 3 长 A Long Farewell 长辞 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + tragic romance + both leads reborn] Another heartbreaking historical romance from Zhihu’s popular author Zhier, following An Ending at Dusk! Through a haze of consciousness, she relived her entire life, finally pausing on that sunny afternoon. He stood beneath a tree, his eyes covered with white cloth, smiling as he asked what she wanted. A young gentleman, handsome and refined as jade. One glance was enough to stay in her memory for years. If only she had known that meeting h 1.7kReads8.4Score22214d adds
4. 4 周 One and Only: This Life, I Won't Let Shiyi Down 周生如故之辰此一生，不负十一 Joy喜樂Female-Channel Fanfiction161k WordsCompleted Fan fiction based on the TV series One and Only. Original novel: One Life, One Incarnation: Beautiful Bones by Mo Bao Fei Bao Both the male and female leads are reborn. A sweet romance with a happy ending for everyone. In their previous lives, Zhou Shengchen was sentenced to the punishment of having his bones removed, and during her investiture ceremony, Shi Yi resolutely leaped from the city gate... “Zhou Shengchen, I’ve come to marry you. If there’s a next life, how about you marry me first? I 3.3kReads9.4Score38314d adds
5. 5 念 Longing for Yun's Return 念云归 The Grassland's Wildest Plotz离离原上谱zAncient Romance80k WordsCompleted [Angsty! Angsty! Angsty! Short tragic historical romance, princess sent abroad for a political marriage] Huan Yun’s childhood name was Yun’er. From the time she was little, her mother held her close and softly sang, “Yun’er, come home. Yun’er, come home.” Yun’er never went anywhere. Mother, why do you sigh like that? In the sixteenth year of Jianzhao, Huan Yun passed away quietly in the Wuyou Palace. Mother, you don’t know. Yun’er can never return home again... 294Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   In just 48 short chapters, every single one was incredibly heart-wrenching, leaving me completely exhausted 😢😢😢

6. 6 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds

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   These are all incredibly moving and heart-wrenching novels; I cried so much I lost five pounds. I highly recommend the first one, where the female and male leads secretly love each other, but neither of them confesses their feelings. They only discover their secrets 15 years after they've both started their own families, on a rainy day, but by then it's too late.

7. 7 达 Achieving the Bad Ending 达成be结局 Yan Han宴寒Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted I didn't die with any dignity. First, they made me drink poison. Then they cut the flesh from my body piece by piece and sent it, along with my bracelet, to my older brother. When he saw it, he went mad on the spot. But, Brother, I begged you to save me as I was dying. You didn't even glance at the letter that could have saved me. You had eyes only for the female lead. —Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 8 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds

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   "Just be yourself. It's okay to be a little strange or different from others. I'll always be on your side." Meeting you makes my love surge, and everything in the world seems romantic and exciting.

9. 9 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds
10. 10 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 26.7kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds

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    Story Summary: She suffered a serious illness in her childhood, which not only caused her to lose her memory but also resulted in uterine coldness. At the time, many doctors said that her chances of getting pregnant in the future were extremely slim.

11. 11 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
12. 12 风 The Wind Blows Through Midsummer, and Red Spider Lilies Bloom Across the River 风吹盛夏，彼岸花开 The Brilliantly Bald Ostov聪明绝顶的奥斯托夫Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted [Cold-blooded heroine] [Femme fatale] [Revenge] [Overbearing CEO] [Yandere] [Abstinent professor] [Rogue puppy] [Reader advisory: Major warning: The heroine is a femme fatale with a wicked heart and no limits when it comes to revenge. If you prefer kind and virtuous heroines, this book isn't for you.] Five years ago, the Xia family, one of Huaguo's five most powerful and prestigious families, was wiped out in a raging fire. Her loved ones died without even a proper burial. The sole survivor, Xia 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ye Yunting stretched his arms and stood up, his tall figure hidden in the shadows. His cold, sharp eyes unconsciously fell on the other person's face, which was flushed with shyness. The fleeting image of her peach blossom eyes flashed through his mind, as if they were filled with a pool of spring water, reminding him of a certain annoying woman in his memory.

13. 13 南 Moonlight on the Southern Branch, Burdened by Deep Love 南枝月影负情深 Bitter Meow苦叮猫Ancient Romance32k WordsCompleted She was framed by the woman he loved and explained herself countless times. But he never believed her. Years of companionship earned her not a shred of trust or pity. He severed the tendons in her hands and destroyed her martial arts abilities. Then he tried to kill her for the woman he loved. Later, with silver hair, she stood in the palace hall and drove a sword through her own chest. Blood stained her robes… 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel is so heartbreaking; everyone suffers a tragic fate. After reading it, I suddenly realized I need to eat more tofu pudding, or I'll become love-struck. The female lead gave up everything for the male lead, yet she couldn't gain even a shred of his trust. In the end, she was just a substitute.

14. 14 风 Even Love and Longing Betrayed Me 风月也曾负相思 Gu Shisan顾十三Ancient Romance50k WordsCompleted Her hands were stained with blood, yet she won this vast kingdom for him. He was the ruler, and she was his slave; decades of companionship could not outweigh a single tear from the woman he loved. To save his beloved, he offered her up to the enemy army. She endured every kind of torture, willingly. Still for the sake of his beloved, he severed her left arm, took her unborn child, and drained her blood to keep the other woman alive. Then, with a great army before her, her hair white as snow, sh 168Reads6.1Score—14d adds
15. 15 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds
16. 16 蝴 Butterfly Whale 蝴蝶鲸鱼 Bai Jinxi白瑾惜Modern Romance401k WordsOngoing “Don't be afraid. Even whales can lose their way at sea, but you have wings.” She was a whale, brave and brilliant, yet broken and lost. She lost her way, then grew wings. A butterfly whale, she would eventually break through the darkness, face the rising sun, and fly alone across the sea. 98Reads6.6Score10314d adds
17. 17 最 The Final Hundred Days 最后一百天 Uncle Donald Duck from the Village Entrance村口唐老鸭Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted Please excuse the reused name. I’m a middle school student and don’t usually read novels. This book is complete, and you can choose between two endings. The story of the second heroine and the second hero: Will they end up together, or will they forget each other and go their separate ways? As long as you hold on to your conviction, the world of fiction can connect with the real world. Zhang Chengmu never backed down for Lin Ye. I hope you’ll become someone like that and meet someone like that, 255Reads—Score10014d adds
18. 18 无 No One Came to Save Her from the Deep 无人救她于深海 Liang Shiqi梁拾柒Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Youthful unrequited love + prodigal son turns over a new leaf + bittersweet romance + plenty of unresolved heartbreak + tragic ending (The male lead is hard to like at first. It's not exactly a tearjerker, but sensitive readers should proceed with caution.)] Youth is a foolish thing: foolishly falling for someone. At the beginning of the story, Xu Nuo falls in love with Zhou Yiming at first sight, as if sinking into the deep sea. At the end, Xu Nuo holds the box contai 19.3kReads8.9Score3.8k14d adds
19. 19 痛 Pain and Pleasure 痛痒 Sweet Pear Ya甜梨丫Modern Romance56k WordsCompleted [Mutual pining + devoted husband + reborn] [Young Master Shen + sweet, innocent girl] Shen Mingxuan fell in love with Su Jinrou when they were children, but she never knew. To him, she was one of a kind in all the world. No one knew about his seven-year-long secret love. Only I knew. I was afraid I wasn’t good enough for you. I was afraid I’d be at a loss for words if I confessed, and afraid of being laughed at by onlookers. Now that I’ve been given another chance, I won’t be a coward anymore. I 1Reads—Score114d adds
20. 20 不 No! A Concubine's Misdeeds 不可，为妃作歹 Clown Gatekeeper小丑守门人Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted She was born a girl, but her unreliable mother abandoned her at a temple, where a group of monks raised her. Once she came of age, those unreliable monks planned to send her to the nunnery next door. Fortunately, fate had not treated her too badly. At that unreliable temple, she met the impoverished crown prince of the previous dynasty. Since they had met, naturally she had to marry him. The cruel imperial harem was still better than shaving her head and becoming a nun. “Tianji, I want to go dow —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How did a woman raised by a monk gradually win over the emperor's heart? This article will reveal the answer.

21. 21 我 I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你 Ling Xi灵希Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov 865Reads9.5Score19914d adds

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    Here are a few books that I hope will catch your eye and alleviate your reading slump. Hopefully, they'll bring you joy and alleviate your worries. Of course, if you ever experience another reading slump, you can always come back to me! Hehehe 😈 These books are rich in content, with dramatic plots and twists. While constantly trying to solve the mystery, you'll also experience a thrilling sense of satisfaction. They're incredibly high-quality angst novels, so if you're prone to crying, please prepare your tissues before reading!

22. 22 保 The Nanny Took Over, and the Family Fell Apart! 保姆上位，人亡家散！ Su Lao Er素老二7k WordsCompleted The nanny stole her way into the family, leaving death and ruin in her wake! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The phenomenon of nannies rising to positions of power has existed since ancient times, but I have never seen a nanny with such deep scheming. Evil people will be punished and retribution will come.

23. 23 重 Reborn, I Took Down My Evil Mother-in-Law 重生后，我干翻了我的恶婆婆 Su Lao Er素老二8k WordsCompleted After being reborn, I took down my evil mother-in-law —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 这 In This Life, I Won't Marry 这一世，我不嫁了 The King's World Is王的天下在Ancient Romance56k WordsCompleted In her past life, Shen Yuan spent two lifetimes stumbling blindly through life. When she was eight, her stepmother set fire to the house and killed her birth mother. She believed it was an “accident.” At fifteen, her stepsister stole her marriage match, and she was sent to the crown prince as a concubine. She accepted it as “fate.” For three years in the Eastern Palace, she thought the crown prince felt at least a little affection for her. In the end, she learned the truth: She was nothing but a —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 4 At 45, Divorced, I Married Her, a 32-Year-Old Germaphobe 45岁离异的我娶了32岁有洁癖的她 Su Lao Er素老二Modern Romance18k WordsCompleted At 45, I divorced and married a 32-year-old woman with an obsession with cleanliness 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is remarriage just about finding companionship, as people say? This novel doesn't seem to suggest otherwise. The male protagonist is divorced; why would he marry someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder if it weren't for love? You know, to love someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you have to give up many of your previous habits. It seems he's found true love.

26. 26 蚀 Love That Cuts to the Bone: The Bloodthirsty Tyrant's Cherished One 蚀骨虐爱，嗜血暴君的心尖宠 A Snowflake一只雪Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted [An unparalleled beauty of a heroine + tragic romance (BE) + not mutually devoted + scum male lead + second male lead takes over later] In the first half of her life, Su Li is tortured until she’s covered in scars. After having flesh cut from her, being drained of blood, and having her face disfigured, she’s thrown into a river in a pig cage. In the second half, she is reborn from the flames and returns to Ye Yihan’s side. She swears to become a clearheaded, independent woman. In his vast harem, 91Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No time travel, no reincarnation, ancient Chinese palace intrigue, a story of a princess of a fallen kingdom and a bloodthirsty tyrant, a tale of torment and being tormented.

27. 27 春 Spring Breeze Like You, Moonlight Like Frost 春风似你，月如霜 Moon over Yafeng Bay亚凤湾的月Modern Romance375k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Loving you doesn't mean I can let you hurt me.

28. 28 萧 Xiao Xiao Turns Toward the Southern Branch 萧萧向南枝 Mu Jiu霂九Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing The Ghost King, Nan Zhi, awakens amid a chaotic age, burdened with the feud between two clans and the mission of rebuilding the demon race. Clad in red and proud before the world, sharp-witted and perceptive, she gradually lifts the layers of gloom veiling the troubled world, and step by step enters the “deadly trap” he laid for her. Lost memories and feelings from this life intertwine; hidden truths and blurred lines between right and wrong overlap. He stays by her side, journeying with her and 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'd like to recommend a historical fantasy novel with a tragic love story spanning two lifetimes between a ghost king and a god general, featuring light suspense.

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