Historical Romance: A Female Lead of Distinguished Birth, with Both Parents Alive, No Concubine Stepmother, and No Miserable Suffering 古言，女主身世显赫，父母皆在，无姨娘，不憋屈。

1. 51 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 4.9kReads8.8Score312Shelves
2. 52 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 4kReads8.9Score435Shelves
3. 53 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
4. 54 娇 The Beloved Commandery Princess 娇宠郡主 Will It Ever End有完没完Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + Noble heroine + Sweet, satisfying romance] Ye Zhiya’s life can be summed up as one of boundless honor and favor. Her grandfather is the Prince of Dingbei, her grandmother is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Wang clan of Langya, her father is the heir to the Prince of Dingbei, and her mother is the second legitimate daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe. Her maternal aunt is none other than the current empress, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Cui clan. Who could den 543Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   🔔The Prince of Dingbei's family always hoped for a daughter, but they had several sons instead. The female lead received much love from birth; the Emperor personally bestowed upon her the title of Princess, and even the usually aloof Crown Prince became her protector. [Eating melon emoji] 🔔Uh…Empress, did I teach my son too much back then? [Awkward laugh emoji] The male lead just visited the Yan family to see the newborn female lead and was overjoyed. He kept wanting to see her and thought how wonderful it would be to marry her. [Smirking emoji] 🔔From birth, the female lead was constantly pampered by her grandfather. He granted her every wish, and Grandpa Wen would tell everyone how adorable his little granddaughter was. The female lead's parents couldn't even get a chance to be close to their daughter. [Almost crying emoji]

5. 55 腹 The Scheming Prince’s Cherished Young Lady 腹黑王爷偏宠娇娇小嫡女 Rou Chuanjiao肉串娇Ancient Romance374k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst] The Yan family is an esteemed clan of scholars, with generations devoted to learning. They hold no military power and never side with factions at court, earning the current emperor’s favor. After welcoming two legitimate sons and one son born out of wedlock, the Yan family finally received the girl everyone had been longing for: Xiaoxiao. The emperor and the empress are devoted to each other. The empress adopted a son and, despite his status as an adopted child, has hig 41Reads6.6Score—Shelves
6. 56 穿 Transmigrating as the Legitimate Daughter of the Chancellor’s Household 穿越之出生相府嫡女 Luo Jiujiu落九玖Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted After receiving his final mission, the top operative was supposed to leave once it was complete, but he was betrayed by his superiors. He finished the mission and obtained the treasure, the Purple Cloud Pearl, only to be hunted down. After fleeing for days, he reached the edge of a rainforest cliff and ultimately met his end in a mutually fatal struggle. The Purple Cloud Pearl emitted a strange light. When he woke up, he had become the wailing newborn daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's principal 335Reads8.7Score104Shelves
7. 57 疯 This Is Crazy! I Transmigrated with a Space, and Now the Whole Village Is Grinding It Out 疯了！携空间穿越，带全村卷麻了 First-Snow Handsome Cutie初雪俊萌Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + storage space + path to wealth] After dying suddenly, Luo Nuan Nuan found herself transmigrated into the body of a lazy glutton, a village bully so obnoxious even the dogs hated her. At long last, she found a husband, only for him to run away from their wedding because her dowry was too small. Her older brother and sister-in-law flew into a rage and tied a husband up for her, with one thrown in for free.. 510Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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   It's incredibly melodramatic. In the beginning, she lived with her older brother and sister-in-law, but later all three of them came together to claim kinship, with both parents still alive and of high status.

8. 58 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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   The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of the General of the Northern Garrison. In her previous life, her entire family was wiped out. In this life, she is reborn to seek revenge, vowing to exact her vengeance. (She has a concubine, but not in the true sense; the daughter born to the concubine is not related to her father by blood.)

9. 59 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Marries Again: My Husband Is the Grand Secretary 嫡女另嫁：我的夫君是首辅 Lost in the Clouds and Mist云里雾里哩Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Anding Marquis’s household is not only clever and graceful, gentle as jade, but also exceptionally talented. Yet her fiancé, to whom she was betrothed in childhood, publicly breaks off their engagement and turns to dote on her cousin instead. The Duke of Zhongyong’s family has produced generations of military men, but one of them became a top-ranking scholar. He is learned in the classics, widely read, quick-witted, and handsome. Perhaps his only weakness is 16.5kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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   All three are good-looking! He is especially good-looking.

10. 60 被 After the County Princess's Mother-in-Law Took a Liking to Me 被县主婆婆相中后 Qingdao Cabbage青岛白菜Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [Everyday ancient-life tale + lighthearted household intrigue + marriage before love + family squabbles + sweet romance + daily face-slapping + ensemble cast] Zhang Kang caught the eye of the county princess, famed for her spoiled and overbearing nature, and entered the Earl's household in a grand bridal sedan. Unfortunately, her husband wasn't very fond of her. No matter. Ever-optimistic Kang Niang thought the Earl's estate had excellent feng shui and plenty of gossip, making it a blessed plac 2.2kReads8.2Score258Shelves
11. 61 大 The Happy Daily Life of the Court Judge's Daughter 大理寺少卿之女的快乐日常 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance659k WordsCompleted [An imaginary ancient setting + mind-reading + everyday life + comedy] [There is a male lead, both leads are each other’s only partners, happy ending. The romance is a slow burn, but sweet, so dive in without worry.] [This isn’t a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story, but I promise there’s no angst!!! The heroine can read minds, but only under certain conditions. Her golden finger isn’t all that powerful, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Read the title! This is a warm, everyday-life story. 40.5kReads9.2Score16.8kShelves
12. 62 受 The Third Prince’s Consort Can’t Stand the Slightest Grievance 受不了半点委屈的三皇妃 Yingwan Youcheng莺丸友诚Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Jiang Ci is the daughter of the Great General Who Protects the Nation of Nanyue, and the youngest and most doted-on child in the family. Jiang Ci is betrothed by imperial decree to the Third Prince, Shen Huaizhi. Rumor has it that the Third Prince of Beiming is brawny and fierce, with a strange temperament, cruel and violent... 364Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead was pampered from a young age, the darling of the General's mansion. To allow her sister to be with her beloved, she resolutely embarked on a journey to a foreign land for a political marriage. There, she found the doting and loving third prince in Beiming. The female lead is very young, somewhat like a character raised in a young age, but she is also very lively, like a ray of sunshine and a little elf.

13. 63 公 Princess! The Heir Has Been in Love with You for Ages 公主！世子他倾心你已久 I'm a Rich Lady俺是大富婆Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Western Yun’s wild rose x scheming heir] (Both leads devoted to each other + equally matched, mutually flirtatious leads + a reunion after years apart + he’s been plotting this for ages + hidden identities revealed) [At seven, she climbed over a wall and called the handsome boy below “big brother” on a whim] “Big brother~ I’m your little sister from the Cold Palace next door!” Qi Chenci stared at the gilded embroidered shoes dangling from her feet, his eyes deepening. Hah. No Cold Palace could 131Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A most beloved legitimate princess and a high-ranking foreign prince—no misunderstandings, only deep affection and sweetness. Interwoven with these stories are the regrets and joys of the crown prince, the unrequited love of the eldest prince, who remained unmarried for life, and the empress, forever confined within the palace walls, her inner chivalry worn down by time… Every minor character has their own story and unique personality, yet they are all interconnected, making this a story you deserve to know.

14. 64 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter: The Heir's Wife Plays by Her Own Rules 侯府嫡女：世子妃的路子有点野 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Yun Ziyou was transmigrated into her mother’s womb! Her father is the emperor’s junior fellow disciple, her mother is the beloved daughter of the Imperial Tutor, her eldest brother is a prince consort and her sister-in-law is a princess, her adoptive parents are the emperor and empress, and her adoptive brother is the crown prince. In Bianjing, no one can beat her, and all the young wastrels have to bow their heads to her. In the martial world, she’s a renowned Young Master Wuyou, famous enough 1.4kReads8.9Score143Shelves

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    💥"That soft, cuddly little dumpling, come forward. Let me take a good look at you." Yun Ziyou looked around, then pointed to herself. "Me?" "You are. Is there anyone younger than you?" The Emperor laughed heartily. Yun Ziyou had no choice but to step forward and bow again. "Yun Ziyou, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well." "No need for such formalities. Let's have a proper chat." "Yes." Yun Ziyou moved a little further to the side. "Father." Hearing his daughter's sweet voice, Yun Hao couldn't stop smiling. "Ah!" "I will call you Fourth, just like your father." The Emperor was incredibly envious upon hearing Yun Ziyou's sweet "Father." ✨

15. 65 沈 The Grand Secretary Shen’s Beloved Darling 沈首辅的掌上娇 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Jincan, the third young lady of the Yong'an Marquis's household, is said to bring death to her husbands. If she takes a liking to you, tell me, would you panic? Shen Yanqing said, “What’s there to panic about? Heaven may not have dropped a fortune into my lap, but it did drop me a wife. That’s a sure win.” Who in the capital didn’t know that Shen Yanqing, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, would do anything Jiang Jincan asked, since their families had been close for generations? He practically w 2.7kReads9.0Score320Shelves
16. 66 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
17. 67 嫁 After Marrying a Treacherous Minister, I Was Spoiled Like an Ancestor 嫁个奸臣后，我被宠成了祖宗 Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Meng Wu has no interest in romance. All she wants is to bring her enemies down. A husband? He just needs to be powerful, wealthy, and handsome! Pei Yan doesn't buy it. He thinks this girl is quite the character, and he's intrigued. You don't care about romance? That's fine. I do! Cornered against a wall and proposed to, Meng Wu stares at him in disbelief. Pei Yan smiles faintly. “Your standards for a husband are that he's rich, powerful, and handsome. Don't I meet every one o 4.9kReads9.2Score631Shelves
18. 68 嫡 After the Legitimate Daughter Came Down from the Mountain, the Crown Prince Doted on Her 嫡女下山后被太子殿下宠上天 Soft Moonlight溶溶月Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Shen Qingyin, the only legitimate daughter of Chancellor Shen, whose power held sway over the imperial court, was the apple of his eye. Her status was second only to that of the princesses of the imperial family. She should have been raised in luxury in a palace of jade and fragrant orchids. But when she was little, a fortune-teller declared that her destiny was unusual and that she must stay away from her parents and family until she turned sixteen if she was to grow up safely. She learned peer 5kReads9.0Score489Shelves

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    A sweet historical romance novel

19. 69 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.4kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    I was originally the Empress Dowager of Zhao. Everyone said I was a bewitching beauty. I had a very obedient child named Sheng'er, and I had paved the way for his future. But I grew old, and I thought my life was over. When I woke up, I had become the Empress of Chu. The emperor was a wise and benevolent ruler. My parents, siblings and I loved me very much. The original owner of this body was spoiled by her parents, and the emperor and empress were estranged. I used the methods from my previous life to win over the emperor's heart, and I also rectified the harem. Together with the emperor, we unified the country. Later, I gave birth to three children. They were very cute. The historical records of two dynasties recorded me as a virtuous empress.

20. 70 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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    This book is great! The female lead is also a time traveler, and she has a really good personality and isn't resentful at all.

21. 71 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 writing style is incredibly engaging! The dialogue is full of literary flair; everyone has a sharp tongue, and the conversations are hilarious and entertaining. You won't get bored at all; I love this kind of writing, it's simply amazing! [Heart emojis]

22. 72 将 The Gentle and Adorable Daughter of a Military Family 将门嫡女软萌可人 Lantern Bearer Without a Friend提灯无故人Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted Ruan Qingli transmigrates to another world and wakes up to find she’s become a tiny baby. Her father dotes on her, her mother loves her, and her two older brothers spoil her. On top of that, all the powerful figures in the capital compete to pamper her. Eldest Brother: “Little Ali, let Big Brother take you horseback riding...” Second Brother: “Little Li, come with me. I’ll buy you something delicious...” Princess: “Ali, come let Big Sister hold you.” That would be fine, but what’s with the Crown 811Reads8.9Score103Shelves
23. 73 甜 Off-the-Charts Sweetness! The Adorable Little Darling Is Loved to Tears by His Highness 甜度超标！软糯乖宝被殿下宠哭了 A Little Canglan一只小苍蓝Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + brainless fun + sweet indulgence + raising a pet + doting on one alone + both are pure] (A soft, cuddly little fox girl × a seemingly gentle and refined regent who is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Not a strong female lead!)] After failing her tribulation, Bai Yaoyao, a good-for-nothing little fox from the Nine-Tailed clan, was cast down to the mortal world. In the snow, the passing regent casually brought her back to his estate. He applied medicine to her wounds, fed her, 4.9kReads9.0Score520Shelves
24. 74 团 Miss Shen’s Days in the Palace as Everyone’s Favorite 团宠沈小姐入宫记 Autumn Pear and Aged Tangerine Peel Tea秋梨陈皮茶Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Completed, so enjoy with confidence~] A daughter of the Shen family comes of age. At eleven, He An wins the Empress Dowager’s favor with a performance of “Longing’s Thread” and enters the palace to study under her personal instruction. She thought the palace would be full of schemes and intrigue, where she would have to tread carefully at every step. She had prepared for every eventuality, but why… is the palace nothing like she imagined? Empress Dowager: “An’er is so sweet and adorable. Let’s 1.9kReads9.2Score225Shelves
25. 75 掌 Cherished in His Palm: The Chaste Crown Prince Loses Control of His Heart 掌中娇宠，禁欲太子情难自控 Why Does My Heart Yearn for Mingyue12奈何我心向明悦12Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Sweet historical romance + childhood sweethearts + he’s wanted her for years (seven-year age gap) A cool, calculating crown prince vs. a bright and captivating young princess (a coming-of-age romance) The Duchess of Feng died saving the Empress. Four-year-old Feng Qingwu was named Princess Changle and raised by the Empress, becoming the treasured darling of the Emperor and Empress. When the Crown Prince was fourteen, the Empress smiled and asked him, “How would you like A’wu to become your Crown 4.2kReads8.6Score573Shelves
26. 76 糟 Oh No, the Woman I Brought Home Is the Chaste Crown Prince 糟糕，我绑回来的外室是禁欲太子 Starlit Words星语流辉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forced romance + palace and household intrigue + sweet romance] [Adapted into short dramas: My Qingqing Is the Crown Prince. Uh-oh, the aloof husband I kidnapped is the crown prince. Is a sweet obedient man still sweet when you force him? I Kidnapped a Pretty Husband, Only to Find He's the Crown Prince] Before the wedding, her fiancé's affair with his mistress became the talk of the whole city, yet he refused to break off their engagement. She became the city's laughingstock. Her former friends 4kReads8.8Score484Shelves
27. 77 太 The Crown Prince’s Thousand-Layered Schemes 太子殿下的千层套路 Lin Luan临鸾Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Su Wan has four older brothers who adore her. The eldest is refined and courteous, the second is brilliant and resourceful, the third is a skilled martial artist, and the fourth is good for nothing. All four are exceptionally handsome, and any one of them could drive the women of Great Qi wild. Su Wan has become someone everyone envies and tries to win over. But one day, her second brother suddenly reveals himself to be the Crown Prince and corners the little girl. “Wanwan, will you marry me?” 480Reads8.3Score102Shelves
28. 78 娇 The Sweet and Gentle Crown Princess Is Adored Throughout the Eastern Palace 娇软太子妃宠冠东宫 Autumn Smoke, Falling Rain烟秋落雨Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet romance + love at first sight + love that deepens over time + one-on-one + both leads are each other’s first and only + fictional history + lighthearted + a sweet, pure love story] The gentle, kind, and lovely Crown Princess, Shen Muyao, x the refined and elegant Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Ji Siming Shen Muyao was raised in her family’s hometown in Jiangnan, where the entire Shen clan doted on their little darling. On her sixteenth birthday, she left Jiangnan 3.9kReads8.8Score409Shelves

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    Sweet from beginning to end

29. 79 千 Cherished and Adored: The Emperor's Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 千娇百宠：皇上的娇软小萌妻 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted 1v1, sweet romance, growing-up romance (Comic adaptation signed) Everyone knows that Little Commandery Princess Shen Ruyue is the beloved treasure of the Yuan palace, pampered beyond measure. Her father is the Prince Regent, feared throughout the land. But most importantly, Emperor Yuan, Pei Jingxuan, has kept the soft-spoken little girl in his heart for years. Since childhood, the little princess has climbed onto the dragon throne and slept in the dragon bed. Every time she calls him "Imperial 5.8kReads9.2Score677Shelves
30. 80 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score317Shelves
31. 81 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.7kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
32. 82 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.7kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
33. 83 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
34. 84 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 1.2kReads8.7Score125Shelves
35. 85 团 The Beloved Darling: All the Capital’s Powerful Figures Spoil Her 团宠娇娇女：被全京城的大佬宠翻了 Nanbei Yuan南北圆Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted The Lin family are members of the imperial clan, and with so many men and so few women, they waited years for a darling girl to finally arrive. Naturally, they spoiled her every chance they got. Lin Qingyin was born into a powerful family: the emperor was her uncle by marriage, the empress was her aunt, and the crown prince was her cousin. Everyone thought she would become the crown princess, but instead, she became the carefree Prince’s Consort! 588Reads8.6Score101Shelves
36. 86 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 596Reads9.1Score123Shelves
37. 87 穿 I Became the Emperor’s Tutor, and the Tyrant Can Hear My Thoughts 穿成帝师后，被暴君读心声了 Ye Yinchan叶吟蝉Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because few people have read it. It'll go up!] [Female Imperial Tutor disguised as a man, cool-headed on the outside but ruthless within * seemingly innocent wolf cub male lead] [One devoted couple, younger man/older woman, mind-reading, System, light nation-building] After dying suddenly, Yun Qing transmigrated into the Great Xi dynasty she had been researching, becoming the late Imperial Tutor of the young, fearsome Emperor Xie Rang. She meant to run away and avoid trouble, 3.2kReads9.2Score517Shelves
38. 88 刚 I Was Just Reborn When Father Announced I Was His Beloved Princess 刚重生，父皇就宣告我团宠的身份 Eating Lotus Root, Yaoji吃藕幺鸡Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Adorable] [Super sweet] Wen Jiu died on the battlefield and was born again in the imperial palace as a pampered little princess. One day, her father the emperor found her a companion to study with. He seemed refined and gentle, but deep down, he was set on going to war and serving his country. She tried to uncover his little secrets and unexpectedly learned that in her previous life, he had been her biggest admirer. She taught him all her battlefield experience and sent him to the border. After 177Reads9.1Score—Shelves
39. 89 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a noblewoman from a prominent family, doted on by her parents and brothers. She is favored by the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine, initially receiving sweet and affectionate treatment, but later becoming the sole focus of his affections. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, filled with humor and lightheartedness.

40. 90 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is totally tailor-made! Strong male lead, strong female lead, the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a powerful minister. Super awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

41. 91 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 617Reads8.9Score110Shelves

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    In this book, both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and extremely wealthy! The male lead's unrequited love blossoms into a real relationship!

42. 92 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 6.4kReads9.0Score573Shelves

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    🌰The female lead is of noble birth, the daughter of a prince, and the apple of her family's eye. She has two older brothers who also adore her, and the Empress Dowager in the palace treats her with the utmost tenderness.🌰The female lead comes from a prominent family; she is the youngest daughter of the General of the North's Mansion. She has no troublesome concubines in her family, and although she was sent to her maternal grandparents' home at a young age, she remains the most pampered member of the family. [Smirk]

43. 93 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 49kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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    Can you believe this book is entirely about the Princess's fish?

44. 94 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 18.7kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel with no concubines. It features a spoiled male lead undergoing a major transformation, and the female lead is also very strong. It's really good!

45. 95 本 I, the Prince, Fear My Wife 本王，惧内 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [No Transmigration + No Rebirth + No Golden Finger + Victory Through Strength Alone + Fictional History That Cannot Be Verified] He is the Prince of Yan of the Great Liang, returning from campaigns in the northwest, weather-beaten and battle-hardened. She is the Chief Minister's daughter, delicate as a willow, arriving from the misty rains of Jiangnan. The Prince of Yan and the Chief Minister are bitter enemies, constantly at each other's throats. At first, he sneers, “What good could come from 5kReads8.8Score451Shelves

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    (A proud and arrogant but honest male lead * A smart, beautiful, and dog-training expert female lead) By arrangement of her parents and a matchmaker, Qiao Qiao married Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, a family with a long-standing friendship. The Xie family was large and complex, with many sisters-in-law. Furthermore, the third son was aloof and a martial arts graduate. Outsiders said that Qiao Qiao would likely be exhausted and the couple would grow distant, eventually becoming a resentful couple in name only. Some people felt sorry for her, others watched with amusement, all waiting to see Qiao Qiao's future in the Xie family. And they waited and waited, witnessing the couple's transformation from a respectful but estranged relationship to a harmonious and loving marriage. Later, the powerful General Xie, who was renowned throughout the Northwest, willingly submitted to his wife, becoming a famous "henpecked husband" in the capital.

46. 96 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 25.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    In this book, the male lead is a merchant, and there's no involvement with officials or anything like that. The female lead isn't from a particularly prominent family; she's just the daughter of an ordinary merchant, but her family atmosphere is wonderful. The male lead is solely focused on making money and caring for the female lead. She was previously engaged, but the man, wanting to climb the social ladder and not wanting gossip, schemed to make her a jinx. The male lead owns a pharmacy in the county; his family has declined, but they're still wealthy. He falls in love with the female lead at first sight. Overall, it's a simple, everyday story of family life—very enjoyable, and there are very few oddballs.

47. 97 拒 She Refused to Be the Crown Prince's Concubine and Married into the Prince's Manor. Now He Regrets It 拒为东宫妾，嫁王府，太子悔晕 Le Zhizhi乐吱吱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Face-slapping * Punishing Scumbags * No Forgiveness * No Suffering in Silence * Two Strong Leads * Mutual Purity * Sweet Devotion Gu Xiyuan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang, had loved the Crown Prince for two years. To support his disaster-relief efforts, she donated two hundred thousand taels of silver. Yet the Crown Prince wanted her younger female cousin to become the future Crown Princess and, as though bestowing a favor, would only make her a side consort. Simply because 60.4kReads8.5Score31.9kShelves

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    This legitimate daughter is practically a modern-day "female protagonist of a wish-fulfillment novel"! The Hou family, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis, is renowned throughout the capital for their loving relationship. Not only concubines, but even the gardener knows, "If the lady says one, the Marquis dares to say two." This spoiled little princess, spoiled rotten, makes a maid slack off? She's punished by copying the family rules a hundred times! Her aunt tries to force her illegitimate daughter into the family? She's simply dragged to the door and told, "Goodbye, don't bother seeing me off." The most amazing thing is that her mother chases after her father with a feather duster, yelling, "It's all your fault for spoiling our daughter into a little tyrant!" But then she turns around and stuffs silver into her daughter's hand, saying, "If you break her, I'll pay!" She's completely unrestrained throughout. Watch how this pampered little princess turns the capital upside down, and incidentally, snags a cold-faced prince as her follower!

48. 98 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    The female lead is intelligent and resourceful, a delicate and sickly beauty. The male lead is a simpleton who grew up in the army and doesn't understand love because his mother died when he was young and he lacks love. The whole story is a historical romance with no rebirth or time travel, and it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

49. 99 穿 The Transmigrator Was Killed by This Princess 穿越者被本宫反杀了 Tang Bu Tian唐不甜Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted The breathtaking Princess Sheng'an married a little-known adviser, and everyone in the realm laughed that such a pearl had been hidden in the dust, accusing her of having no taste. Only when Qinglu's iron cavalry had crossed every inch of the land and brought the whole realm under its rule did people realize that Princess Sheng'an was a fox and her adviser a tiger. He had the talent to shape the world, yet willingly bowed his head and let the young lady run wild over him. After a lifetime of bei 324Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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    Both of these are about princesses who are reborn and then turn the tables on their enemies, and they're incredibly satisfying—they don't spoil anyone at all. You guys should check them out!

50. 100 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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