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. 151 腹 The Scheming Heir Dotes on Me: His Little Darling 腹黑世子霸宠：我的小娇娇 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance723k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + immensely satisfying + lighthearted, no angst + wild imagination + two equally powerful leads Synopsis: Feng Qinghuang was raised by her master on a mountain for more than a decade. She never expected that the moment she came down, she’d become everyone’s darling. Before long, people had their eyes on her, and from then on, she couldn’t get away. After that, Feng Qinghuang was busy falling in love, advancing her cultivation, and taking down scumbags all at once. But... why d 306Reads8.4Score—Shelves
2. 152 在 Ruling the Academy in Ancient Times 在古代的书院称王称霸 Little Salty Fish Is Ready to Turn Things Around小咸鱼要翻身了Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shu Xiaoxiao accidentally transmigrated to ancient times. First, she gained the golden finger of being able to communicate with plants, then she befriended an ancient ginseng spirit. With all that going for her, who would still want to be some man’s first wife? Shu Xiaoxiao packed her things. She was heading to the biggest academy. She’d spent over a decade studying in the modern world and never been more than an average student. Now that she had a chance to start over, she was going to make the 1kReads8.6Score111Shelves

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   I'm watching it now, and it's really good. It's not frustrating at all; in fact, it's quite enjoyable!

3. 153 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 25.2kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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   This really made me cry so much! Political intrigue, survival, national duty, love and hate—there's no absolute right or wrong. The characters are vividly portrayed, each story intricately linked. And the author is a male, yet he wrote such a well-written female-oriented novel. His writing is truly excellent; the more I read, the more engrossed I became, feeling completely immersed. I cried so much reading this late at night.

4. 154 宠 The Favored Consort Is Barren? I Was Born into My Mother’s Womb as Her Precious Daughter 宠妃绝嗣？我胎穿做娘的宝贝女儿 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + everyone’s favorite + born in the womb + beloved consort + palace intrigue + feel-good + adorable baby] After transmigrating, Gu Xuan becomes the unborn eldest princess of Great Yan. Her mother is Consort Xie Ziyue, the emperor’s favorite, who had believed she would never have children. Her father is the current ruler, Emperor Han Xianzong. Emperor Han Xianzong and Consort Xie share a deep and devoted love. But after the imperial physicians diagnosed her as unlikely to con 12.8kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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   After her death, she went to the underworld. The judge in charge of reincarnation reviewed her case and said that her life was not meant to end there. Thus, she was reborn with her memories intact as the daughter of a favored concubine who was originally destined to be childless. Furthermore, because of the palace's intrigue and the difficulty of giving birth to a newborn, she was given a chance to be unconditionally protected. Since she was already dead, and the life of a favored concubine's daughter sounded much better, Gu Xuan agreed without hesitation and came into this world two months ago. She also accepted her mother's memories, knowing her mother and father's past, and could even see everything outside as a fetus, seemingly without any obstruction.

5. 155 高 The Noble Heiress Is Reborn as Everyone’s Favorite 高门嫡女重生成了团宠 Bing Chenxue冰晨雪Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xie Yingwei devoted herself to paving the way for her cousin, helping him pass the imperial examinations with top honors in all three stages and become the youngest Grand Secretary ever. But once he had achieved success and stood at the height of power, he showed his true colors. With her half-sister in his arms, he cursed Xie Yingwei: “Could the eldest legitimate son of the Duke of Xie really be a cripple? You've occupied his place as the legitimate eldest son for all thes 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These four ancient romance novels are incredibly addictive! The legitimate daughters are doted on by their fathers and brothers, and the brothers become fiercely protective of their sisters. The revenge and crime-solving are super satisfying, and the whole process is incredibly healing without any frustration!

6. 156 盛 The Noble Daughter of a Golden Age 盛世嫡女 Half a Moon半只月亮Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Ji Beining, the legitimate daughter of the Ji family of Shengjing, was a good-for-nothing: reckless, impulsive, and hopeless at her studies. Her own father sent her away to Cold Mountain Temple in exile. Five years later, Ji Beining returns, composed and clever, with unmatched beauty and talent. She stuns all of Shengjing at once. Her stepmother, hiding behind a false mask; her scheming elder sister; and her arrogant, domineering younger sister all come to grief, one after another. The heir who 3.3kReads8.7Score297Shelves
7. 157 穿 Transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty: The Thrilling Life of the First Female Detective 穿越唐朝之第一女神捕的爽剧人生 Zi Yinghan姿映寒Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted Leng Yue, an underachiever in the criminal investigation program, had finally completed her freshman year. But not long after starting her sophomore year, she was badly wounded by a street thug after stepping in to help someone. Lying in the intensive care unit, she heard a doctor say, “Quick, get the defibrillator!” Then, in the next instant, she transmigrated into the body of a little beggar everyone could bully. Using what little she remembers of criminal investigation and her built-in crimin 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 丞 My Lord Chancellor, the Princess Has Your Baby 丞相大人，长公主她怀了您的崽儿 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + both transmigrate into a book] [Movie-star Grand Princess × movie-star powerful minister] Feng Xun, a star from the entertainment world, transmigrated into a book and became a villainous Grand Princess destined to be skinned alive, dismembered, and reduced to a human stump! The cruel Grand Princess kept male favorites and killed loyal officials, earning everyone’s hatred. She even turned her vicious attention toward the handsome m 681Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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   This one is alright.

9. 159 暴 The Tyrant’s Little Darling Gets Away with Everything 暴君家的小奶团她恃宠而骄 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted My other novel, The Sickly Buddhist Prince Heir Broke His Vows After I Married Him in Someone Else’s Place, is now available. [Everyone’s favorite + lucky charm + sweet romance + golden finger + adorable baby] The auspicious little qilin Yaoyao transmigrates into the body of a tiny girl. Her father is a fierce, ruthless tyrant, and her mother is a cruel and merciless consort. Her older brothers are all sinister schemers… Looking at her family, little Yaoyao bursts into tears! 1.7kReads9.3Score730Shelves

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   The female lead is a Qilin (a mythical creature), who transmigrates into the body of a little baby. Her father is a cruel and tyrannical emperor, her mother a ruthless imperial concubine, and her brothers are all cunning and treacherous. However, this family's fate is not good, so she decides to save them from the villains.

10. 160 琢 Carving Jade 琢玉 Blowing Flowers, Chewing Petals吹花嚼蕊Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Gentle, resilient, delicate flower × rebellious, pampered young master] [Pure historical romance + everyone’s crush + childhood sweethearts + reunited after a breakup + happy ending] The young heir of Prince Rong’s mansion, Nan Rongxuan, was a spoiled playboy, rebellious and unwilling to listen to anyone. Yet he was completely under the thumb of the delicate flower from his sworn enemy’s household, Li Shuyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. The girl he treasured above all else could 706Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Don't be misled by the title; this book is truly excellent. Ah Xuan and Ah Yu, those two poor souls, are so pitiful, but thankfully their story has a sweet ending.

11. 161 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 sweet romance novel about marriage before love, where both parties are committed, there's no angst, and it's worth reading.

12. 162 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score367Shelves

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    This book is really good!

13. 163 穿 The Transmigration of Su Su 穿越之苏酥传 Ke Hehe可呵呵Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + sweet romance]+ [The male lead is a deranged, extremely twisted, utterly awful man]+ [The female lead was born into this life with a natural fragrance]+ [An unconventional form of forced possession]+ [The male lead cares for and loves her more and more as the story goes on]+ [Later on, the male lead becomes utterly devoted to his wife] Su Su became Jiangnan's foremost talented young woman thanks to the extensive knowledge she had acquired in her previous life. When she 4.2kReads9.0Score285Shelves

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    Su Su, a talented woman from Jiangnan, saves a crazy general who has lost his memory. The general pretends to be beautiful, strong, and tragic to win her favor, but she falls deeply in love with him. After regaining his memory, he becomes extremely possessive of her and later transforms into a doting husband.

14. 164 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score691Shelves

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    Please support #3! A charming and intelligent matriarch of a powerful family versus a shrewd and resourceful crown prince—truly a masterpiece! The female lead intentionally drugs the male lead, who plays along, seemingly indifferent but secretly smitten. The ambiguous and tumultuous relationship is so captivating! Super satisfying! Hang in there and keep reading, it's incredibly sweet!

15. 165 震 Shocking! The Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom Is a Hopeless Romantic! 震惊，亡国太子他是恋爱脑！ Feng Sheng Ke风生客Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted Shocking! The Fallen Crown Prince Is a Hopeless Romantic! 90Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 166 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves

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    ①: The female lead comes from a distinguished family; she is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat. An imperial decree makes her the Crown Prince's concubine. Initially, the Crown Prince, mindful of his promise to his Crown Princess to be faithful for life, doesn't give her a kind look. Later, however, he finds it hard not to love such a perfect woman.

17. 167 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine Captivates Hearts and Rises to Principal Wife 快穿：妾室妖媚，撩欲惑心晋主母 Song Shilu宋时鹿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration through palace and household intrigue, a wholly ancient-world heroine, a villainess focused solely on her mission, the Matriarch System, breathtaking beauty, a naturally seductive allure, a scheming green-tea vixen, not a sweet romance] Everyone says, “Beauty is a sin.” Liu Fuyin, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is stunningly beautiful and enchantingly seductive. Before she even comes of age, she’s a beauty capable of bringing kingdoms to their knees, and everyone wants to 12.4kReads8.8Score746Shelves
18. 168 孩 My Child Is Two and a Half, and Their Father Has Come Back from the Dead 孩子两岁半，孩子爹死而复生了 A Gentle Smile, Thinking of You浅笑念伊人Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + transmigrate + pocket dimension + adorable kids + satisfying read] Song Youran transmigrates after being struck dead by a pack of diapers! The father of the twins, a boy and a girl, whom everyone believed dead, has come back to life! Son: “Who are you? Get out! Get out!” Reborn daughter: “A twenty-year-old dad really doesn't know any better!” Once a child bride in a farming family, she is suddenly transformed into the heir apparent's wife in the Duke of Zhenguo's household! 2.2kReads9.1Score259Shelves
19. 169 痴 Three Years of Foolishness: The General’s Legitimate Daughter Returns Home and Goes on a Rampage 痴傻三年：将军嫡女回府杀疯了 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + adored by all + strong heroine + understands animals + face-slapping + punishing scum + legitimate daughter Song Yue, a PhD in medicine, transmigrates by chance and becomes the legitimate daughter of a general’s household, a young woman who had been mentally impaired for three years. Her concubine stepmother and stepsister poisoned her, then left her in a nunnery to be beaten and treated like a madwoman. Her stepmother seized the family fortune, while her stepsister took her 2.6kReads8.4Score286Shelves

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    These are all excellent reads. Song Yue, a PhD in medicine, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a general's legitimate daughter who has been mentally impaired for three years. She was poisoned by her stepmother and stepsister, becoming a 'mad lady' subjected to humiliation in a nunnery. Her stepmother seized the family fortune, and her stepsister took her place, becoming the glamorous eldest daughter of the general's family. To cover up their crimes and deceive everyone, her stepmother had the nunnery burned down, hoping to eliminate all witnesses. When the imposter married in her name, Song Yue returned from the flames, sword in hand. With her left hand, she used silver needles to heal; with her right, she used poison to destroy hearts, slapping the faces of the villains and exposing their conspiracy to the world. At their first meeting outside the capital, the fearsome Prince Jing, who used the tip of his sword to lift her veil, said, "A madwoman and the King of Hell, a perfect match indeed."

20. 170 偏 The Heir Just Has to Marry Me 偏偏世子要娶我 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance3.6M WordsCompleted As the daughter of a Grand Princess, she was born a commandery princess, and her engagement to the heir of the Duke Who Guards the Nation made them the envy of everyone in the Great An Dynasty. Then, overnight, more than a hundred members of her family were branded traitors and beheaded at the Meridian Gate. He and her half-sister even gave her a cup of poison. It turned out everything had been a conspiracy. Reborn, she joins forces with her beloved to protect all her loved ones and ensure every 2.7kReads8.5Score299Shelves
21. 171 成 Eight Years of Marriage Without a Wedding Night, Then She Bears Three Children After Being Reborn 成亲八年未洞房，重生后她生三宝 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + love goes both ways + devoted marquis + reborn] She was born to a noble family, but was switched at birth and raised as the daughter of a minor official. She married up into the marquis's household as the heir's wife, and to outsiders they seemed deeply in love. When rebel forces attacked the city, she was pierced by countless arrows and fell from the walls to her death. Only then did she learn that her loving husband had merel 1.7kReads8.3Score163Shelves
22. 172 团 The Beloved Lucky Star: The Princess Consort Only Wants to Be the Richest 团宠锦鲤：王妃她只想当首富 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Beloved by All + Lucky Charm + Pocket Dimension + Sweet Romance When the rare celestial spectacle of five planets aligning arrives, Mu Ge accidentally transmigrates into ancient times as the infamous “love-struck young lady.” She not only brings a modern storeroom spanning 100,000 square meters with her, but also binds herself to a mysterious lucky carp jade pendant. From then on, prey walks right into her traps, fish leap into her nets, and even her business ventures make money 2.5kReads9.2Score358Shelves
23. 173 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score331Shelves

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    A marriage contract binds them for life, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. [Attention][Attention][Attention]

24. 174 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves
25. 175 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.4kReads9.2Score149Shelves
26. 176 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
27. 177 团 The Three-Year-Old Beloved Princess: The Entire Court Hears My Thoughts 团宠公主三岁半，满朝文武读我心 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + beloved by all + palace intrigue + mind reading + System + feel-good power fantasy + face-slapping + tyrant + adorable contrast + little princess + everyone can read minds + holding back laughter + social embarrassment + doting father + court politics + inner thoughts revealed] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! The tyrant emperor passes the Cold Palace and hears a babyish voice in his mind: [Wow, is this my bloodthirsty scumbag father? He looks so hand 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't be confused if you are short of books, this is a good book worth pursuing. The plot is online, the characters are interesting, and there is no unfinished content in the whole process. You will not lose money after reading it, and you are still satisfied after reading it! Highly recommend this treasure book! The plot is compact and not procrastinating, and the exciting points are dense and not boring. The writing is smooth and the sense of substitution is super strong. Once you get into the pit, you stay up all night to chase it to the end! I dug up a novel about the Treasure of the Gods. The characters are likeable, the plot is explosive, and there is no peeing throughout the whole process. If you like this kind of subject matter, don't miss it! [Love]

28. 178 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves

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    [Admiration][Kiss][Kiss] The female protagonist transmigrates into a family of villains, but they all dote on her. Determined to change her family's fate of being cannon fodder, she becomes sworn siblings with her most powerful father-in-law and the leader of the rebels. Before she knows it, she's become everyone's darling.

29. 179 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Wolf King’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 先婚后爱：年下小狼王的宠妻日常 Freeze-Dried Lychee荔枝冻干Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Younger man + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + lighthearted] [Younger male lead: passionate, straightforward, and an affectionate puppy; heroine: outspoken, not coy, attracted to his physique, and easily embarrassed] Lang Fei, the dashing King of the Northwest, falls in love at first sight with Shen Qingtang, the most beautiful woman in the Chen Dynasty. The second time he sees her, he falls even harder, and can't wait to marry her. With no other choice and little say in the matter, 204Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Super good book 📖

30. 180 王 The Princess Consort Was Born Proud: Don’t Put on a Show for Me 王妃天生傲骨，别跟我这摆谱 Bewitching Rose妖染蔷薇Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Transmigrate into a Book + Medical Spirit Spring Space + Devoted Couple + Feel-Good Revenge) Su Qingmo, a special forces military doctor from the twenty-second century, is a master of countless skills and can heal the world with a single silver needle. During a mission, an opponent’s one-cubic-meter bomb blows her to smithereens. When she wakes again, she’s become a cannon-fodder character in a book who doesn’t even survive one episode. Her scumbag father cares about appearances, so s 2.1kReads9.1Score258Shelves

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    Qingmo: She said: "If I become a Buddha, there will be no demons in the world; if I become a demon, what can Buddha do to me?"

31. 181 进 I've Arrived in the Capital, the Cold-Faced Prince's Darling 进京了，冷面王爷的掌心娇 Lush Grass by the Roadside陌上草萋萋Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted After a power shift in the capital, Jiang Jiao's father, who had been serving in a provincial post, was promoted and summoned to the capital. Jiang Jiao went from a country girl to one of the capital's noblewomen. Jiang Jiao thought life as a noblewoman was far less comfortable than life as a wealthy country girl. From the start, she had resolved to find a handsome, obedient young man to share a comfortable life in the countryside with her. Handsome men were easy to find, but how could she make 341Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    It's super good! A historical romance novel about princes and princesses, the plot is really engaging.

32. 182 皇 The Emperor Only Wants to Share a Splendid Realm with His Empress 皇帝只想和皇后娘娘共享锦绣山河 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted Qin Weimeng's grandfather was the reigning dynasty's chancellor and the emperor's mentor. Bearing the duty of staying by the emperor's side, she entered the imperial harem, determined to be a capable wife and a good empress. What she didn't know was that Emperor Yuwen Che wanted a wife who would share both hardship and joy with him, and that he had played a part in bringing her into the palace from the very beginning. 3.2kReads9.0Score212Shelves

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    📚The female lead's grandfather was both a prime minister and the emperor's tutor. She was well aware of her responsibilities and her family's honor, determined to become a good empress and the emperor's wise assistant. However, unbeknownst to her, her entry into the palace was entirely orchestrated by the male lead, who had already fallen in love with her at first sight. After entering the palace, the male lead showered her with exclusive affection.

33. 183 帝 The Emperor Has No Heir, Yet Stumbles Upon a Miniature Version of Himself 帝王绝嗣，却意外撞见缩小版自己 A Ten-Year Promise十年之约Ancient Romance671k WordsCompleted On the day of the Xiang household’s full-month celebration, the master of the Jiuli Temple declared that the twin flowers were a calamity for the family. One of the two girls was destined to be an empress, destined to rule the realm as its mother; the other was born under an ill-starred fate and would bring disaster upon her family. Qingli was born with the Heavenly Eye, allowing her to see all things in the world. For that reason, people believed she was ill-starred. When she was just a month o 8kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
34. 184 偏 The Possessive Prince's Beloved Physician Consort 偏执王爷的团宠医妃 Si Jin司锦Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The scoundrel broke off their engagement and joined forces with her ungrateful cousin to bully her. Her straightforward eldest brother said, “Shu'er, don't cry. I'll throw them out!” Her scheming second brother said, “I'll spread their filthy deeds across all four kingdoms. The ministers and commoners will drown them in spit...” Her shrewd third brother said, “We'll make them pay back everything they've swallowed over the years, with interest!” Her fabulously wealthy father said, “My darling dau 3.2kReads9.2Score654Shelves

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    A story where both the male and female leads are strong and the female lead is pampered; a modern father and daughter are also taken to ancient times to live together.

35. 185 藏 The Hidden Luan 藏鸾 Xi Zhizhi稀枝枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Pure + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Childhood Acquaintances] [Synopsis] “If you hate me, then take my life as payment.” Xiao Heng, Prince of Jin of Great Liang, is cold-blooded and ruthless, with countless military victories to his name. Yet he has secretly loved the Crown Princess, Chu Minglan, for ten years. The Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, Shen Zhinan, is gentle and well-mannered. But by imperial decree, she becomes the wife he never wan 11kReads8.5Score971Shelves

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    The female protagonist comes from a distinguished family, her parents are still alive, and she is strong herself.

36. 186 顾 Minister Gu, Are You Any Good or Not? 顾相，你到底行不行？ s Lingjiu ss零玖sAncient Romance302k WordsCompleted Luo Wanyue discovers a marriage contract among her maternal grandfather’s belongings. Her fiancé turns out to be Gu Xunzhi, the prime minister, a man second only to The Outcast in power. So Luo Wanyue plays along, latching onto her “convenient husband” and throwing his weight around to reclaim the keepsakes her maternal grandfather and mother left her, and uncover the truth behind her parents’ deaths. She thought she was “making a deal with a tiger,” but instead, she finds herself doted on by al 3.7kReads8.9Score510Shelves
37. 187 太 The Crown Prince Is Irresistible 太子哥哥真香 Cured Pork and Peas腊肉豌豆Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted Su Ming'an was born frail because she was premature, and was taken to her family’s old home in Jiazhou to recuperate as a child. Years later, her father and brothers bring her back to the capital at thirteen, only to discover that the delicate girl they remembered is remarkably skilled at martial arts, has superhuman strength, knows medicine, and can break curses... Gu Jingyi is noble by birth, yet surrounded by enemies, and his claim to the Crown Prince’s position hangs by a thread. The thirtee 8.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion. Her family is harmonious, and the male protagonist is cold to everyone else but exceptionally kind to her. The second book follows the female protagonist's successful pursuit of her husband, while the male protagonist's perspective is one of long-term planning. The third book features a female protagonist with immense strength and high martial arts skills, a very innocent and devoted brother, and a male protagonist deeply in love with her.

38. 188 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.2kReads9.4Score893Shelves

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    🌸🌸Luo Ci prefers to have clear prices in business, and initially, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their last transaction, Luo Ci asked Yan Wen, "What does Your Excellency want from me?" The calm and composed man reverently kissed her brow, "I really want to gouge out those almond-shaped eyes of yours... You look so tender and gentle to everyone else!" Later, she said, "Banban, you said even gods and Buddhas won't save Guanyin, so I'll save her, okay?"

39. 189 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 573Reads—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 to Yongzhou with her father.

40. 190 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.7kReads8.9Score965Shelves

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    ①: Ancient Chinese Romance! The female protagonist, born into a political family and skilled in ruthless killing, transmigrates into the body of a noble lady from a high-ranking noble household, possessing an illustrious lineage. On the surface, she appears gentle and quiet, and everyone adores her! The original female protagonist, reborn, is determined to expose the female protagonist's facade, only to discover that even after her rebirth, she is still no match for her.

41. 191 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.7kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    ✔️ Revenge and revenge story + a satisfying marriage-to-love tale ✔️ Cold on the outside, crazy on the inside, loyal prince × gentle on the outside, strong on the inside, cunning woman ✔️ Male lead has interracial blood, overflowing with hormones 🌟 "The steps you offered in the past life, I'll accompany you to the summit in this life!" — Daily life in the Jingjiang Prince's Mansion: pampering his wife, usurping the throne, and killing rivals. 📖 Click to see how the cold-faced prince pampers his reborn wife onto the throne 👉 #AncientRomanceRebirth #MarriageTogetherLove #MutualRedemption

42. 192 王 Go Easy on the Punishment, Princess Consort: The Mad Prince Is Crying His Eyes Red 王妃轻点罚，疯批王爷哭红眼眶了 Er Fu二伏Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + reborn power fantasy + groveling male lead + doting prince + strong heroine and hero] The General’s Residence held a grand wedding for its new principal wife, with a lavish procession stretching ten miles and joy all around. But the bridal sedan was carried into the Ninth Prince’s residence, while the ten-mile bridal procession and the bride herself became stepping-stones on the general’s road to power. The mad prince tormented her until her back ached and her legs went weak eve 2.8kReads8.9Score221Shelves

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    🌸🌸The general's wife, who married the Ninth Prince, endured many hardships. After being reborn, she used the Ninth Prince's power to take revenge, ensuring those who wronged her received their due punishment. Although the Ninth Prince appeared mad and cruel, he actually doted on his abandoned wife. He would do his best to fulfill any wish she had. However, when she successfully achieved her goal and planned to leave, the Ninth Prince resented her for wanting to use him and then abandon him.

43. 193 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
44. 194 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score825Shelves

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    A top leader of a modern assassin organization transmigrates into a novel as the tragic eldest daughter of a noble family. On her wedding day, she not only receives devastating news of her seven brothers' deaths in battle, but is also turned into a human pig by her half-sister and the crown prince. She is reborn three months earlier, just as her brothers are about to go to war and the crown prince and half-sister are secretly carrying on their affair. The female protagonist completely turns to the dark side, using her accurate predictions of the plot to counter every move. [Makes face]

45. 195 我 I Wanted to Make Him a Wise Ruler, But He Wants Me to Love Him 我想让他当明君，他却想我爱他 To Eat or Not食否Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted Shen Xingzhu is an outstanding employee of the quick transmigration bureau. Her mission is to lower the male lead Wei Buyu's corruption level and help him become a wise ruler for the ages. She thinks it'll be a simpler-than-simple assignment. But the portal malfunctions, and later Shen Xingzhu realizes this may not be the first time they've met. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I guess this counts too. There's no sense of frustration; everyone in the story is quite peaceful, even the emperor. This results in a plot without any major ups and downs, and it's been polished, but personally, I think it's alright. The supporting characters and the main character have happy families, only the last few chapters are slightly angsty.

46. 196 霸 The Tyrannical Emperor's Consort: The Foolish Girl Turns the Tables 霸道皇妃：傻女翻身 Pure Soul清魂Ancient Romance852k WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, I think we need to talk.” “Oh?” A certain man raised an eyebrow and put down what he was doing. “About what?” A certain woman glared at him. “Why is my father, the chancellor, paid so little? Why, as your consort, do I get less than half the allowance of your mistresses?” “What do you mean?” He raised an eyebrow. “You know exactly what I mean!” She huffed twice, turned, and walked away. The man pondered. “Even a whole box of jewels bestowed on those consorts is worth less than her 52Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly strong, comes from a prestigious family, and has both parents alive. It's a refreshing read; the female lead is reborn into the body of a spirit, is pampered by her family, and experiences sweet romance with a touch of angst. There are misunderstandings, and the male lead is the emperor. The two leads were betrothed since childhood.

47. 197 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    These books are all very good!

48. 198 佞 The Treacherous Minister’s Cherished Wife, Chosen by Fate 佞臣权宠天命贵妻 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Cang Xuan, Grand Secretary of the Great Chu, is an unquestionable villain in the eyes of the world. Rumor has it that he has slaughtered countless people and used divination to beguile the sage ruler. Everyone wishes they could get rid of him as soon as possible. But one day, people discover a little shadow that follows him everywhere. Su Yuanyuan, the dimwitted young lady of the Duke of Yong's household, has actually latched onto him! She follows him out drinking, follows him to court, and even 1kReads9.0Score126Shelves
49. 199 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves

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    A true noblewoman, dignified, elegant, and captivating. [Winking emoji][kissing emoji]

50. 200 公 Your Highness, Mount Up 公主，请上马 Three Teeth Who Loves Vegetables吃菜的三颗牙Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Princess, Mount Up —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She's a real princess, the Emperor's most beloved ninth princess.

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