Pure Historical Romance About Marrying into a Prestigious Family as the Primary Wife, with Love Developing After Marriage 有没有嫁进高门大户里做嫡妻的先婚后爱纯古言

1. 1 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   Arranged marriage to love + ancient romance 🎊🎊✨✨ ① The eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family vs. The heir of the Duke of Dingguo's family. On their wedding night, the heir solemnly said, "Sorry, I was rude!" 😂😂 (I almost laughed 🐁). From mutual respect to a lifelong commitment. 💞💞 ② Cannon fodder female supporting character vs. Heir husband. She transmigrated into the book on the road to elopement. To survive, she acted like a tiger 🐅🐅. Later, she didn't become a divorced wife but became the emperor's darling. 💗💗🍭🍭 ③ The youngest daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang vs. The only son of the Duke of Huguo. When a cunning woman meets a mischievous one, when a long-planned scheme meets a secret love, it's a match made in heaven. "Third Miss Lu, Heir Shen, please have some self-respect!" 🍡🍡💝💝

2. 2 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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   The male lead is injured and falls into a coma. The female lead marries into the family to bring good luck, and even before he wakes up, he has already done everything he was supposed to do. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—the plot is fresh and amazing!

3. 3 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 8.8kReads9.1Score982Shelves

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   These books all fit the bill; the protagonists all marry princes or crown princes, and the love stories begin shortly after their marriages. They're all completed, very good, and have high ratings. You should check them out! [Eating melon emoji]

4. 4 四 Four Sisters Reborn: How Did You All End Up Getting Poorer? 四姐妹一块重生，你们咋越过越穷 Little X from the Mountains山里来的小叉叉Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + both leads are each other’s only partner + ancient-language romance, punishing scumbags] After Shen Yanning was reborn, she discovered that all three of her older sisters had been reborn too. Her eldest sister wept and made a fuss, insisting on a divorce because her husband’s family would kill her. Her second sister abandoned a match between families of equal status, determined to change her fate: “I’m the heroine. What have I got to fear?” Her third sister was the boldest. 4.7kReads9.0Score558Shelves

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   After being reborn, Shen Yanning discovers that her three older sisters have also been reborn. Her eldest sister cries and screams, demanding a divorce, saying her husband's family will kill her; her second sister abandons a marriage of equal social standing, determined to change her fate—"I'm the heroine, who cares?"; Her third sister is the most audacious, directly disregarding the marriage agreement with the Marquis's mansion, having an affair with a stable boy, vowing to marry no one but him, claiming this stable boy will surely rise to prominence, and those who oppose her now will have to beg her in the future… As the fourth sister, Shen Yanning observes the situation and chooses to keep quiet. After weighing the pros and cons, she decides to obey her parents' wishes and the matchmaker's words, marrying the most suitable person for her financial gain. Her only goals for the rest of her life are: make money, make money, and make money! [Kissing emoji]

5. 5 福 The Lucky Little Princess 福气小王妃 Cuckoo布谷鸟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Muxue: “It's strange. How did I get noticed by the Prince Yu's household after just one trip to a temple?” Before they met, Li Jingheng: “This is ridiculous. I've somehow been engaged without even knowing how it happened.” After they met, Li Jingheng: “This engagement isn't so bad after all.” After they married, Li Jingheng: “Imperial Uncle, I don't want to take any concubines.” Jiang Muxue's ideal life was to have a little money and grow trees and flowers. But she unexpectedly became eng 12.8kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   These seven books all feature women marrying into wealthy and powerful families as legitimate wives, and several are examples of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! [Heart] The first book is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; I love the way the male and female leads interact! [Heart] The second book features a fourth prince's wife; love is natural! [Heart] The third book has a female lead born with a phoenix-like destiny; after the male lead's father finds out, he comes to propose marriage to him! [Heart] The fourth book features a female lead who becomes the legitimate daughter of a prominent family and marries into a family of equal social standing. [Heart] The fifth book features a female lead who, after realizing her ex-husband's wicked intentions, feigns death! [Heart] The sixth book features a dignified yet not pedantic young lady. [Heart] The fourth book features a retired female official who marries a government official as his legal wife; the female lead clearly knows what she needs!

6. 6 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.8kReads9.0Score571Shelves

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   This book progresses incredibly fast; it covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is bestowed by the emperor, a traditional Chinese romance novel where love blossoms after marriage. It's incredibly sweet with no angst throughout, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—it's super enjoyable!

7. 7 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, the Abstinent Heir Goes Crazy for Me 穿书后，禁欲世子爷疯狂爱慕我 Shi Yue莳玥Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Shi Su becomes the ill-fated cannon-fodder heroine destined to die. To change her tragic fate, Shi Su sends the scumbag to prison without hesitation and sells off the maidservant by her side who harbors ulterior motives. Her swift, ruthless moves leave her heir husband utterly dumbfounded. The heir husband: It seems I misunderstood Shi. She hasn't been unfaithful to me. She's clearly a wonderful woman. Everyone waits for Shi Su to be cast out, but the man, usua 1.7kReads8.9Score145Shelves
8. 8 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 27.3kReads9.2Score3kShelves
9. 9 诱 Luring the Lord into His Embrace 诱君宠 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The animated series “Win Your Lord's Heart: My Troubled Prince” is now streaming. We hope you'll show it your support.] Shen Yu, a modern-day doctor, is murdered by her senior fellow and transmigrates into the body of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. The eldest Shen daughter is breathtakingly beautiful, but her fiancé sets her up and forces her to marry the brutal Prince of Qi. At first, Shen Yu ties her handkerchief around the prince's wrist. “This handkerchief is like me. As long as yo 12.6kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   Here come some classical Chinese stories! [Admiring][Laughing] The first one features a female protagonist from a wealthy family who is betrothed to the son of a princess by the emperor because of her wealth—a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. 🍀 The second one features a female protagonist who transmigrates and marries a cruel and tyrannical prince; the male protagonist gradually changes for her. [Almost crying] The third one features a female protagonist who dreams of meeting the male protagonist, but in reality, she always avoids him. 🙊 Later, the male protagonist marries her. 🙋

10. 10 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
11. 11 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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    This is an absolutely fantastic political intrigue novel!!! The plot is rich and engaging, everyone is intelligent, the male and female leads are sharp-tongued, and the couple is both clever and in sync, manipulating the entire situation with ease. The plot is fresh, and while there are many characters, each with their own distinct personality. I won't spoil too much, but in short, it's a novel that's definitely worth reading. I personally have high standards for novel quality, and I often prefer to avoid reading anything I can't find, rather than settling for something subpar. After finishing this, I'm definitely going to check out the author's other works! 🤓

12. 12 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 180.6kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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    In my personal opinion, these are the best ancient Chinese romance novels with arranged marriages that blossom into love. The plots are fast-paced and engaging, and you could read them multiple times without getting tired of them. I highly recommend them!

13. 13 司 The Retired Life of a Female Court Archivist 司籍女官的退休日常 Jing Ban静半Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted [Fictional setting, not a transmigration or rebirth story + household intrigue + lady of the house] [Early story: self-reliant junior female official x by-the-book prefect] [Later story: perceptive and sensible lady of the house x scheming grand secretary] Wu Xi has spent thirteen years in the palace, struggling her way up, cautious and restrained, dodging countless hidden attacks. At last, she earns the position of sixth-rank female official in charge of the palace library. But then the former 1.1kReads8.6Score105Shelves
14. 14 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 167.2kReads9.0Score25.4kShelves
15. 15 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.1kReads9.4Score10.8kShelves
16. 16 国 Has the Duke's Heir Been Cremated Today? 国公爷今日火葬场了吗 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted [Woman with a secret crush + marriage before love + no golden finger + all characters are from ancient times] Shen Mingyue has a beloved as bright as the moon. One glimpse of him at the Lantern Festival was enough to make her heart flutter, and she fell in love at first sight. But she knows their families are worlds apart. She also knows he has a cousin on his maternal uncle's side, his childhood sweetheart, and everyone in Chang'an knows the two are a perfect match. So she never dared to dream 28.3kReads8.5Score3.3kShelves

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    An ancient version of arranged marriage that blossoms into love! The male lead initially doesn't care about the female lead, leading outsiders to believe he's neglecting her. However, the female lead doesn't wallow in self-pity; she uses powerful methods to win over her in-laws, engaging in a battle of wits with her grandmother and sister-in-law. It's a bit mind-bending, with each event linked to the next. The female lead is incredibly cunning (in a good way), and the writing is very mature!

17. 17 拒 I Refused to Be a Marquis's Concubine and Married a Prince Instead. The Heir Apparent Regrets It 拒做侯府妾，转身嫁皇子世子悔晕 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, famed throughout the capital and betrothed to her childhood sweetheart, the heir to a marquis’s household. She believes they will be together for life, just the two of them. He is the fourth prince, brilliant and gifted, but so reserved by nature that he keeps his love buried deep in his heart, silently protecting her for years. Then the political winds shift. He is framed and demoted, and her family is dragged down with him, falling into ruin. A 626Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I, Wang Ruolan, would rather marry a rustic villager than be a concubine." She slapped her fiancé, broke off the engagement, left the capital, and went with her father to Yongzhou.

18. 18 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    The female lead marries the male lead as his principal wife. There's an age gap; the refined and cultured official gradually falls in love with his young wife after marriage. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the details of their daily life are incredibly sweet.

19. 19 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
20. 20 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    The story begins with a wedding, followed by daily married life, sweet romance, local male and female leads, and a pure, gentle, tolerant, and generous female lead & a rough, jealous male lead.

21. 21 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 11.7kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist of noble birth who falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight and harbors a secret crush on her for two lifetimes. He is reborn and forcefully takes her in, pursuing and doting on her. He even snatches her away in the street and then enters the palace to request a marriage decree. He has been plotting this for a long time and is extremely possessive. He cherishes the female protagonist dearly and has only her in his eyes and heart.

22. 22 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
23. 23 疯 Are You Crazy? Who Wants to Be a Virtuous Wife? 疯了吧！谁要当贤妻啊 Lionheart狮子心Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Scheming, villainous-lotus heroine + love after marriage + household intrigue + both leads are each other's first and only] Lin Rongwan was a lowly concubine-born daughter. Her stepmother treated her poorly, and despite her beauty and excellent character, her low status kept her from finding a good match. Just before she was to be married off to a violent widower, the heir to the Duke of Cheng's title came to ask for her hand, even though she was only a concubine-born daughter. Cheng Wangzhi wa 1.5kReads8.2Score140Shelves

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    🌸The first book tells the story of a man and woman who are forced into marriage. The woman initially envisions a peaceful life of mutual respect and distance, but for some reason, the man becomes increasingly clingy and flirtatious with her. 🌸The second book begins with an agreement between the male and female leads: the woman will become the man's legal wife to protect the woman he loves. Later, however, the man gradually falls in love with her.

24. 24 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score723Shelves

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    The Imperial Censor's Daughter vs. The Grand Secretary: One is delicate and frail, the other a stubborn and unyielding man, both are considered unmarried and pay fines annually. A royal decree arranges their marriage. 🍒 Initially reluctant, they quickly accept each other as their soulmates after their first meeting, and their interactions become increasingly sweet and harmonious.

25. 25 穿 The Cannon Fodder in the Book Has Tricks Up Their Sleeve, and the Twisted Villain Has Fallen for Them 穿书炮灰手段高，阴湿反派已折腰 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + System (the male lead pursues the female lead) + political intrigue + two equally powerful leads + both devoted to each other] [Sharp-tongued, calculating woman × seemingly reluctant but secretly devoted, brooding powerful official] Wen Youning transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character who dies in the very first chapter. The daughter of a low-ranking official, she has neither power nor influence, and the moment she opens her eyes, she’s about to have her 7kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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    This book is super good! The female lead is very intelligent, and the male lead is a powerful minister who is cold at first but later treats her like a treasure. However, he has a system in the beginning, and in order to survive, he tries to win her over. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead was already somewhat attracted to the female lead before the marriage, and his love for her only grows stronger afterward. Both are virgins with a happy ending.

26. 26 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24.2kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    A classic Chinese romance novel about marriage before love blossoms.

27. 27 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.3kReads8.7Score2kShelves
28. 28 妹 Little Sister, Stop Competing. Your Elder Sister Has Married into a Powerful Family 妹妹别斗了，嫡姐已嫁高门 Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted Household intrigue + marriage first, love later + warrior x young woman Synopsis: Xie Yuxi had an excellent marriage prospect. Her unremarkable, illegitimate fiancé was far more impressive than anyone realized: without making a fuss, he had passed the imperial exam and become its top scorer. In the prime of her youth, she would marry a promising man who was everything she could wish for. How enviable. But after he failed to show up for their arranged meeting at a temple, the top scholar sent som 14.6kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
29. 29 为 I Spent My Dowry to Save the Marquis's Household, Yet the On-Screen Comments Call Me a Wicked Supporting Lady 为侯府掏空嫁妆，弹幕还骂我恶毒女配 Meaty Pomelo多肉西柚Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted I emptied my dowry for the marquis's household, and the on-screen comments still call me a wicked villainess 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A humble author recommending a book online. The author turns away after being betrayed, refusing to participate in major decisions due to sunk costs. The ending will feature revenge on the villains.

30. 30 那 That Year, Blossoms Fell Across My Robes 那年，折枝花满衣 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted That Year, I Wore Blossoms on My Clothes 980Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first two short stories are a tragic tale of a fallen heiress and a satisfying tale of revenge and a happy ending where the protagonist chases after his wife. The third long story is a happy ending about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. All three stories feature a deeply affectionate male protagonist and the theme of national righteousness.

31. 31 状 The Top Scholar Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Married the Regent Instead, and I'm Loving It 状元郎宠妾灭妻？我转身嫁摄政王真香了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted The Top Scorer Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Turned Around and Married the Regent King Instead 674Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score190Shelves
33. 33 赐 After Being Betrothed to the Foolish Prince, She Became Richer Than a Kingdom 赐婚傻皇子后，她富可敌国了 Shu Yuntiao舒云迢Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing A single imperial decree betrothed her to the capital’s much-ridiculed, foolish Third Prince. The whole city watched for a laugh, convinced she had married a useless man and would have no one to rely on for the rest of her life. Then trouble struck after the wedding. Her family was inexplicably convicted, their home confiscated, and the entire clan sent into exile. In a single night, she lost every source of support. Everyone thought that, having fallen into the mire, she could only be pushed a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, "Love After Arranged Marriage"

34. 34 中 The Empress of the Central Palace 中宫元后 King Smile笑笑大王Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + marriage before love + palace intrigue] (This is a fictional setting, written as I please. Please don't hold it against me if it doesn't fit history.) Qiao Shanshan, who lived to thirty on Blue Star, died while saving a child. Only after reaching the underworld did she learn that it wasn't her time to die. The soul reaper had taken the wrong person. To make it up to her, the King of Hell promi 15.4kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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    The story of "The First Wife of the Highest Gate" [laughs] is getting better and better; I recommend it.

35. 35 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.3kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    🫐🫐🫐①The first book was originally an arranged marriage, with both families being well-matched and having a long-standing friendship. The couple went from being respectful but estranged to being a harmonious and loving couple. Later, the powerful General Xie, who was known throughout the Northwest, was a henpecked husband. It's a super good read; both the male and female leads are straightforward and outspoken. 🫐🫐🫐②Why delay the wedding night?! The male lead is unconscious, and the female lead says: "It's okay, I'll do it myself." But she doesn't know that although the man is unconscious, he is conscious. After waking up, the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight. 🫐🫐🫐③The female lead transmigrates into the body of a vicious female supporting character who ultimately dies without a burial place. She thinks: "I'll wait for my sickly husband to pass away, becoming a young, beautiful, and wealthy widow, feeling incredibly happy." But things don't go as planned; her husband is perfectly fine, and she's pregnant.

36. 36 折 Farewell, Broken Willow 折柳辞 Wen Lin'an温临安Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + married first, love later + happy family with children + no misunderstandings] “Do you know that only when you love someone do you want them to be well? That's how I feel about you...” “To me, My Lord, you are a warm spring breeze, a lamp in a dark room, charcoal in the snow, and a boat at a dangerous crossing... I hope my family stays safe, and I hope you stay safe too.” She thought she had truly fallen for Cui Xingzhi. Those who love each other may not stay 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel. The female lead left home at a young age, and upon her return, someone had taken her place. She then entered the palace to serve the Empress and eventually married the grandson of the eldest princess. The male lead comes from an excellent family and is exceptionally talented. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and they have both a son and a daughter. There are no misunderstandings between the male and female leads, and the story is full of foreshadowing and foreshadowing. There's no villainous female supporting character. The male lead is incredibly gentle; he's practically the epitome of kindness.

37. 37 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 58.8kReads9.2Score7.8kShelves

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    The first book was amazing! The female lead had the male lead and his entire family under her thumb. The second book had a male lead who transmigrated and a female lead who was reborn without losing her intelligence!

38. 38 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    🦋①By imperial decree, both intended to be a respectful and loving couple. However, as they lived their lives, the woman became the most honored, destined to be with him for life. (A beautifully illustrated story) 🥰 🐳②A concubine's daughter disliked by everyone is forced to marry a sickly prince to bring him good fortune. The prince teaches her to swear, but as he teaches, she suffers from daily back pain and leg weakness.

39. 39 被 After He Took Her by Force, He Fell for Her 被她强取豪夺后，他真香了 Hot Summer热夏夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Clearheaded, rational heroine vs. arrogant, scheming hero] [Possessive romance + marriage before love + both leads are sexually inexperienced] In her previous life, Xie Youran refused to be married off to bring good fortune to a sick man. In the end, her father sent her into the Shen family in a humble sedan chair. She had no status and was treated with contempt. Everyone bet she would never amount to anything. Reborn before the marriage, she agreed, but demanded the Shen family follow all the 57.3kReads8.7Score5.8kShelves

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    This is great! Highly recommend it!

40. 40 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 14kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    The female protagonist of this book is the second daughter of a prominent family. Her father is the Grand Secretary of the current dynasty, and her family is a true aristocratic clan; marrying a daughter of the Cui family is considered an honor. The male protagonist is the second son of a Duke's mansion. Their grandmothers have an exceptionally good relationship, so there are no conflicts between the female protagonist and her mother-in-law after she marries into the family. However, she isn't particularly attentive to the male protagonist at first. Later, the male protagonist falls in love first and then pursues her relentlessly.

41. 41 嫡 Reborn Heiress Saves the Marquis's Estate, While an Obsessive Prince Steals Her Heart 嫡女重生镇侯府，偏执王爷夺佳人 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Ancient Romance188k WordsOngoing [Love After Marriage | Revenge and Political Schemes | Sweet Romance and Feel-Good Payoff | Both Leads Are Pure and Powerful] [Quick-Witted, Mischievous Legitimate Daughter × Obsessive, Scheming Prince] Reborn on the day she was falsely accused of losing her virtue, the mischievous legitimate daughter tears into her enemies, only to catch the eye of an obsessive mad prince! Rong Xiaoxuan: "The game is afoot. You saved me, so don't even think about escaping me in this life!" Feng Qingwu: "Gentlen 13.2kReads—Score240Shelves

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    I'm currently watching it, and I quite like it.

42. 42 春 The Spring Breeze Favors the Stranger 春风偏爱客 Little Grass by the Lamp灯前小草Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted In the autumn of the twenty-fifth year of Chengjia, an imperial decree arranging a marriage arrived at the Song household without warning. The emperor's favor and wrath alike were divine gifts, and to protect her family, Song Qingyi could only calmly prepare for her wedding. Everyone in Yong'an City knew that the Jiang family's eldest son, Jiang Chengan, was as refined and noble as a jade tree, with talent and ambition to spare, yet burdened with such a frail constitution that he might not live 662Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    The first three books all begin with a marriage, either by imperial decree or by contract... In the fourth book, the female protagonist, though a transmigrator, adapts well to ancient times, is clever and quick-witted, and acts as a double agent between her husband and aunt... She is very successful in winning over her husband...

43. 43 高 The Road to Glory for a Noble Lady 高门贵女的荣华之路 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping's household, Lin Chuyue married the Fourth Imperial Grandson, Zhou Xiao, as his principal wife at sixteen. At nineteen, she became a princess consort, and at twenty-six, she rose to become the most powerful woman in the Great An Dynasty: the empress. Who hasn't exclaimed that Lin Chuyue was born under a lucky star? Yet the hardships she endured are too painful to speak of. Zhou Xiao's childhood sweetheart of a cousin, a concubine reborn, and a ma 4.9kReads8.8Score310Shelves
44. 44 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    The female lead has a fiancé, becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a minister. They have an adorable child and are secretly married.

45. 45 世 The Clan Heiress 世族嫡媳 Mao Xiaosu猫小酥Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Fourth Master Lu of the Duke of Yu's household is an extraordinary man, yet he married an unknown country girl. Everyone in the capital says the match is terribly unsuitable, and they're waiting to laugh at the girl! Faced with all the gossip, Jiang Lingyuan remains cool as a cucumber. She has a fleet, a trading caravan, mines, countless acres of land, and confidence to spare. Lu Yun thought that marrying a country girl meant he could forget all about having a harmonious marriage, but he never e 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
46. 46 求 Survival Game: From the Start, I Get an SSS-Rank Talent 求生游戏，开局获得SSS天赋 Lun Who Moves Bricks Every Day每日搬砖的伦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse557k WordsCompleted [Growing heroine + no romance + natural disasters + survival for all + plant-based supernatural ability + infinite flow + rule-based horror] Without warning, ten billion people around the world are dragged into a survival game. From the start, Ye Hangxia relies on the lightning-fast reflexes she honed by competing for class registrations, and hits the jackpot. She draws an SSS-rank talent: plant-based supernatural abilities, a perfect fit for her background as an agricultural student. Islands co 2.4kReads5.0Score198Shelves

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    The novel is so well written.

47. 47 青 The Last Ember of the Green Lamp 青灯烬 South Bridge, North Alley南桥北巷Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted In the bitter winter of the third year of Yuanling, heavy snow blanketed the land. Urgent news arrived from the border: the northwest had suffered a defeat. Shen Zizheng of the Wu Xing Shen family, Marquis of Jing'an, and his eldest son had been killed in battle. His second son was gravely wounded and still unconscious. They requested the Emperor send reinforcements to the northwest. Several days later, a hurried group of people from the general's residence in Shangjing arrived. They had come 2.9kReads8.5Score292Shelves

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    The female protagonist was originally a noblewoman from a high-ranking family, but her father and brothers died in battle, leaving behind a family of loyal martyrs. The male protagonist, of noble birth, volunteered to have the two of them married, becoming the legitimate wife of the noble family. Their lifelong bond ultimately led to a happy ending.

48. 48 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Both are stories of a lifelong, monogamous relationship [eating melon emoji]. Both are arranged marriages that blossom into love, with the female lead being delicate and the male lead being domineering and doting on her.

49. 49 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a simple and ordinary life, and a love that progresses gradually and without dragging things out.

50. 50 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    [Pure ancient romance, not rebirth + arranged marriage to love + one-sided redemption + favoritism and pampering + emotional tug-of-war] Delicate and intelligent noblewoman VS sinister and eccentric prince

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