Watching Her Die Before My Eyes at the Moment I Loved Her Most, Helpless to Save Her 在最爱她的时候亲眼看着她香消玉殒却无能为力

1. 1 侯 The Marquis Is Reborn and Helps the Prince Claim the Throne 侯爷重生，助王爷登帝位 Kong Baibai控白白Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available on Hongguo. [Male Lead Reborn] [Both Pure] [Mutual Secret Crushes in Their Past Lives] [Both Leads Speak Their Minds in This Life] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Guides the Romance] [Flirtatious Fox of a Man] [Arrogant Warrior Princess × Reborn Playboy Marquis] "I gave my heart to the moon, but the moon shines on a ditch instead." After three years of marriage, that was the best way to describe Shen Qing and Xiao Yan's relationship. Shen Qing had loved Xiao Yan fo 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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   Married for three years, both the husband and wife believed the other loved someone else, suppressing their feelings and afraid to confess. One day, he mustered his courage and brought her a bowl of soup, wanting to express his love. However, the soup was poisoned by a villain. Knowing it was poisoned, she drank it anyway, and ultimately died in his arms, pierced by an arrow to the heart. She died in the year he loved her most, and he suffered the pain for the rest of his life.

2. 2 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves

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   The first book I finished earliest was also the one I found hardest to let go of. Just look at how many people have read it to know how amazing it is. I personally don't like angst, so I initially read it expecting a sweet story. Everything was great at the beginning, perfectly sweet, but the ending still gave me a little heartache. To avoid spoilers, I won't go into too much detail here. If you're looking for something to read, you can check it out; it's not long, and it's time to cleanse your eyes with something light. The author's personal experiences are also quite inspiring. The second book, although already on the list, I still want to recommend it again because it deserves it. The author also has another excellent story on a side account, but I haven't finished it yet. I don't know if the female lead will die tragically, so I haven't recommended it yet. If you prefer shorter stories, skip to the third book. Every relationship the female lead has ends perfectly, thanks to the well-developed characterization. The female lead ends decisively, and whether the male lead can let go is definitely not the question, so there should be a love triangle later on. However, I later felt the updates were too slow and wanted to build up the story, but then the plot became disjointed, which is a real shame.

3. 3 病 The Frail Doomed Extra Is the Cultivation World’s Beloved White Moonlight 病弱炮灰她是修仙界第一白月光 Grape Tea, No Ice, 70% Sweet葡萄去冰七分甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Complete [Multiple secret identities + heroine fakes her death + one-on-one romance in each arc + male leads devoted to her and untouched + a touch of ensemble cast] To correct the male leads' storylines after they went off course, the System assigned Jiang Yueying four minor-character identities. Each time she finished with one identity, she faked her death and jumped to the next male lead's timeline. She never expected that after she completed her mission, the male leads would all go mad tryin 32.4kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves
4. 4 夫 The Third Year After His Wife Left 夫人走的第三年 White Dog白白的狗Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Widower romance / bitter-sweet second chances / a touch of angst / bickering couple The heir to the Duke of Liang's household has been a widower for three years. Everyone in the capital says he has mourned his wife for three years, proof of how deeply he loved her. Only he knows the truth: he got promoted, got rich, and his wife died. What a wonderful life! From then on, he could indulge in cockfighting and dog racing, with no one to hold him back. But... the nights were cold, and strange things 13.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   I watched it for the fourth time last night, and it really made me sad.

5. 5 所 Everyone Thinks I'm Shen Qingyan's Weakness 所有人都以为我是沈青砚的软肋 Saint's Upper-Leaf Meiai圣塔的上叶美爱8k WordsCompleted Everyone Thinks I'm Shen Qingyan's Weakness 2.3kReads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 死 After Faking My Death, My Obsessive Brother Turns Dark and Goes Completely Mad 死遁后，偏执兄长黑化发大疯 Springtime Sweetheart春日娇娇Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted (Classic historical romance + heroine’s redemption + faked death + possessive pursuit later on) Song Li was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness’s household. After her father and elder brother chose the wrong side, they were imprisoned and executed. She went from an exalted noblewoman to a lowly concubine, and eventually died young and miserable. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the age of thirteen. The lowborn boy kneeling in the courtyard wou 792Reads7.5Score100Shelves

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   To save her father and brothers, she shielded Pei Jingheng from a sword and died in front of everyone. Her death was clean, but it caused the young, powerful minister to turn white overnight and suffer from nightly heart attacks and vomiting blood. Pei Jingheng was awakened by nightmares countless times, filled with regret for not protecting Song Li that day. He only thought of finishing his affairs and then going to be with Song Li. Until one day, during a secret investigation in Wangzhou, he saw the person he had longed for day and night. His so-called "good sister" was actually someone who had used a fake death to escape him.

7. 7 爆 Breaking! The Big Villain's Rebellious Mother Has Returned 爆！大反派的叛逆亲妈穿回来了 Yan Xi Takes Flight放飞的颜晞Modern Romance439k WordsCompleted [Family Life, Sweet Romance, Satisfying Comeuppance, Superpowers, with a Touch of Fantasy] After transmigrating into a book, apocalypse-era powerhouse Shen Nanshu left the father but kept the children, giving birth to triplet boys. After a plane crash, she unexpectedly transmigrated eighteen years into the future. She discovered that all three sons had grown up and become doomed villain characters in the book. The eldest was a cold, ruthless CEO and a criminal, framed by his enemies and sent to 961Reads8.7Score100Shelves
8. 8 分 The Video Tape After the Breakup 分手后的录像带 Pure Butter Hot Pot Base纯牛油锅底9k WordsCompleted I broke up with my boyfriend during the year he was at his poorest. A year later, he was a huge success and married a sweet, lively girl who was prettier than me. On a variety show, the host asked him whether, after winning every major award at such a young age, he still had any regrets. He put an arm around Xiao Yue’s waist. “I want to know how she’s doing after breaking up with me.” The host paused. “She’s... not doing well at all.” Pei Si finally smiled. “Then I can rest easy.” “But Ms. Qin l 19.4kReads—Score887Shelves

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   This book, [I'm Almost Crying], is the kind that will make you cry throughout the entire story. You should give it a try.

9. 9 娇 When His Sweetheart's Eyes Turn Red, the Wild and Fierce Crown Prince Gently Comforts Her 娇娇青梅一红眼，野戾太子爷轻哄 Seven Strawberries七颗草莓Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available! [Childhood friends + starting from childhood + male lead is reborn + coming-of-age romance] [Sweet, frail girl vs. possessive madman who constantly fears losing her] Shen Lichu was an orphan with no one to rely on. She’d been frail since childhood, like a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest touch. And yet, despite being so delicate, she was someone no one in Wangjing dared to provoke. Pei Yu was every bit the crown prince of the capital’s el 97.1kReads9.1Score12.1kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! It's about a man who gets reborn into a new life, while the woman has no memories of her past life. One day, they have a huge fight, and the woman runs off to some kind of snowy mountain. She dies in an avalanche, and the man is transported back to her childhood, around five or six years old, and he raises her from a very young age. I especially love the line, "Little darling isn't good, she's only good because of you." This is what the woman says to the man. She's a very sensitive and perceptive girl, but the man can instantly sense her emotions, whether happy or sad. She's also very susceptible to illness; a single virus could be fatal. So, from childhood, whenever she's sick, he takes meticulous care of her. The ending reveals that the woman traveled back in time to save the man (in his previous life), and the two lives merge into one.

10. 10 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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    Both books feature a male protagonist who falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight and harbors a secret love for her across two lifetimes. In his previous life, he missed his chance and watched helplessly as she perished. Reborn, he forcefully wins her over, pursues and pampers her, changes her fate, and cherishes and protects her with all his heart. They're incredibly sweet and I love them so much! Highly recommended! [Sending heart]

11. 11 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
12. 12 她 The Day She Died, Even the Northern Snow Wept 她死那天，北境的雪都在哭 A Flower's Soliloquy一朵花的独白Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted Tortured Romance Princess Shen Zhi of the Southern Territories is struck by a heart-burning poison. To save her mother, she is forced into a political marriage with the Northern Territories and becomes the captive concubine of General Gu Yan. He hates her for being the enemy’s younger sister, and hates even more that she is a hidden spy. Yet through their day-after-day clashes, he glimpses a spark of love in her forbearance and sacrifice. When the truth comes to light and the countdown to the po 852Reads6.2Score101Shelves

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    Princess Shen Zhi of the Southern Border, afflicted with a heart-burning poison, was forced into a political marriage with the Northern Border to protect her mother, becoming the imprisoned concubine of General Gu Yan, the General Who Guards the North. He hated her as the sister of his enemy, and even more so as her hidden identity as a spy. Yet, in their daily confrontations, he glimpsed a glimmer of love in her forbearance and sacrifice. When the truth was revealed and the countdown to the poison's onset began, he realized all his hatred was a misunderstanding, and all the hurt was etched into his very bones. She shielded him from a fatal arrow, and before she died, looking at the snow outside, she said, "Let's not meet again in the next life." Only then did he understand that the shadow of a gardenia had already taken root in the snowstorm of the Northern Border. But in the end, Shen Zhi was no more in the Northern Border; only he remained, spending the rest of his life planting gardenias, guarding endless regret, and confronting his memories.

13. 13 快 Quick Transmigration: The Universally Disliked Fight to Become the No. 1 Fan Favorite 快穿：万人嫌争做人气角色No1 Han yuu寒yuuAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After Shi Wuqing died, someone claiming to be a System found her. If she collected enough “popularity points,” she could come back to life. Shi Wuqing agreed. Then she was sent into various novels, where she became the cannon-fodder character readers hated most. Her mission was to become the character readers loved most, with the highest popularity, by the end of each novel! World One: Shi Wuqing became the scheming younger sister who took the heroine's place and married the prince. At the begi 42.7kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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    If you're looking for something really heart-wrenching, you absolutely must watch the first world. The female lead's final torture scene was truly heartbreaking (even though she used a system item to reduce her pain). The first world was also my biggest regret. The male lead was so good; even with the truth laid bare, he was still the first to believe in the female lead. Everyone else only understood her after being redeemed, but he selflessly stood in front of her, which was incredibly moving. Actually, every world has its share of heartbreak and sweetness, which is why every world made me cry.

14. 14 白 The White Moonlight Returns Home, and the Capital’s Big Shots Go Crazy! 白月光回国，京圈大佬们都疯了！ You'll Catch a Cold in the Wilderness旷野吹风会感冒Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted [Sweet and angsty + heroine is everyone's unattainable ideal + mildly cathartic] Eight years ago, on the day she graduated from high school, Li Xing, the girl everyone in the capital adored, lost the two people who loved her most. One died saving her: her childhood friend, Shi Zhiyan, who died in the very year he loved her most. The other was falsely accused and sent to prison: the handsome rebel and school heartthrob Gu Qin, who was convicted of murder. Everyone said Gu Qin had been jealous of 561Reads—Score100Shelves

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    She was everyone's white moonlight, but they all forgot that when the sun rises, the moonlight will dissipate. Like a bird breaking free from its cage, she flew towards the light of day, riding the wind and falling. There was no pain, no fear, only liberation and the long-awaited fulfillment.

15. 15 夫 My Husband Revived Me, But Found a New Love on the Way? 夫君复活我的路上有了心上人？ Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Mu Ran had a nightmare. She was a supporting female character in a male-oriented novel, and the male lead’s beloved wife, the moonlight in his heart. In the second year of their marriage, she would die saving him. To bring her back to life, he searched everywhere from the celestial realms above to the underworld below, gathering countless rare treasures. Five hundred years later, he finally tore through the void, reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and successfully resurrected her. It seemed li 139.6kReads9.2Score18.7kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title, it's incredibly sweet! The male lead is super gentle, the female lead is incredibly clear-headed and adorable, and it's also very touching.

16. 16 亲 Reborn Mom Forces the Villainous Family to Go Straight 亲妈重生，反派一家被迫从良 Four Four Five Nine肆肆伍玖Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Rebirth | Redemption | Happy ending] A car accident sent Yu Sheng straight ten years into the future. From the start, her eldest son nearly sent her to the afterlife by pressing a knife to her throat! At this point in time, her husband, Pei Yexing, ranked first in the country in wealth and net worth. After his wife died, he became a madman whose very name struck fear into people's hearts. Her eldest son, Pei Yu, was a college sophomore starting his own business, ruthless in his methods. Her sec 4.8kReads7.9Score356Shelves

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    So, the female lead died and was reborn ten years later, but the male lead and the children had all changed, becoming paranoid. Then, through the female lead's redemption, they started anew.

17. 17 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.4kReads6.9Score813Shelves

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    At the height of his love, the male protagonist finally admitted that he had fallen in love with this shallow and illiterate peasant girl. After experiencing so much, he wrote her several pages of betrothal gifts, and formally married her as the only woman in the Eastern Palace. However, in just half a month, this woman committed suicide at the prime of her life, vowing never to see him again in any future life.

18. 18 死 After I Died, He Began to Love Me 死后，他开始爱我 Mu Shuilin木水林Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted Sang Yuan never expected that, after an accident, her husband Gu Yuhui would have his memories sent back to when he was eighteen, a time when he loved someone else. Every night, Gu Yuhui would regain a month’s worth of memories. In those dreams, he fell in love with his unrequited love all over again. He was convinced there was no love in his marriage to Sang Yuan. Then Sang Yuan died, and his memories returned to the moment they first met. She had been a ray of light that illuminated his world 6kReads9.1Score407Shelves

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    Take it 😎😎😎😢😢😢 It wasn't easy for either of us 😢 We were both right 😢 Her persistence only brought her parents heartache. Sang Yuan's nose was red, her eyes brimming with tears, which slowly gathered and slid down her cheeks, leaving two wet, straight lines. "I'm sorry..." Sang Yuan's lips were cracked, and she choked out those three words in a rough, hoarse voice. Xiong Wen hugged her daughter tightly, her chin trembling. She patted her daughter's shoulder again and again, looking at her palm with the wound that pierced through it, and the scars that had pierced her arm. She was in so much pain that she could hardly breathe, crying until she couldn't utter a word. Sang Yuan saw her father, whose temples were gray and who was usually stern, now with tears streaming down his face, her heart ached, and tears welled up again. "I'm sorry..."

19. 19 论 How to Become the Mad Tyrant’s White Moonlight 论如何成为疯批暴君的白月光 Little Sheep Cheese小羊奶酪Ancient Romance900k WordsCompleted [Delicate, stunning noblewoman * mad, twisted boy-emperor] (Complete) [Both leads are each other’s first and only + System + redemption + heroine fakes her death and loses her memory later + hero is genuinely insane] The first time Meng Yuan met Xie Hui, she saw him order someone to feed a young palace maid to a horse. When he turned to look at her, his voice was so excited it frightened her. “You have lovely eyes. Let’s have someone dig them out and turn them into glass marbles.” Meng Yuan felt 76.9kReads9.2Score9.1kShelves

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    It's so beautiful!

20. 20 假 If Only You'd Let Me Be Young Again 假如许我再少年 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Ye Qingchen’s despair: She didn’t dare tell him she loved him. Zhou Shi’s grief: He didn’t have time to tell her he loved her. The phrase “if only” describes the overwhelming regret one feels over something that has already happened, and the futile fantasy of trying to change it. [The first time they met, he was twenty-five and she was twenty. He didn’t trust her and missed his chance to save her from despair, sealing her fate. The second time they met, he was thirty and she was twenty-five. The 5kReads9.1Score357Shelves

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    The female lead forced the male lead to marry her in order to get revenge, so he hated her, didn't trust her, and constantly humiliated and made things difficult for her after the marriage. In reality, the female lead didn't have long to live… and in the end, she still left this world. [Crying]

21. 21 修 A Cultivation Master Transmigrates into the Modern Entertainment Industry 修真大佬穿越现代娱乐圈 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Jiang Suyun, the undefeated God of War of the cultivation world, was betrayed by the one he loved. After his physical body was destroyed, his soul transmigrated into the modern world, where spiritual qi revival was underway. He had planned to keep a low profile as a newcomer in the entertainment industry, but during a performance, he accidentally stirred up a celestial phenomenon that drew everyone’s attention. After the show, he was attacked by a mysterious assailant, and the power of the stars 556Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (.^▽^) Bowing down to the big boss

22. 22 装 I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My White Moonlight Said She Knew All Along 装瞎三年，白月光却说她早就知道了 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Marriage & Romance38k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My Dream Girl Said She Knew All Along 3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    I can't take it anymore, the first book was so tear-jerking. I don't like the old-fashioned style, so I read the second book, which was especially heart-wrenching in the middle. It's the epitome of a beautiful, strong, and tragic hero.

23. 23 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.3kReads8.4Score1kShelves
24. 24 非 Neither Family nor Stranger 非亲非故非陌生 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted For thirteen years, Song Li endured He Qian’s torment and humiliation, walking on eggshells every single day. The truth finally came to light in the year He Qian loved her most, but by then, nothing could change Song Li’s resolve to die... Only when He Qian held the blood-soaked woman in his arms did he truly understand what despair meant. 6.6kReads8.8Score276Shelves

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    He Qian kept saying that she owed three lives, drove her father to his death, and tormented her for 13 years! Later, pregnancy became the last straw, and she could no longer bear it. She took poison: "He Qian, I've paid you back for the three lives..." The day the female lead decided to die was the day the male lead came back to find her with the truth, but she could no longer hear him!

25. 25 强 The Campus Heartthrob I Forced Myself on Was Bitter and Sour, So I Stopped Chasing Him After Rebirth 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生后不追了 I Really Love Big Tomatoes爱吃大番茄呀呀呀Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + reborn + the man chases his wife after losing her + campus] In her previous life, Su Mei had been infatuated with Chi Yan for ten years, yet he never once gave her so much as a glance of his own accord. Reborn into a new life, she would never cling to him again. * She thought that if she went to Hai University, far from Jing City, they’d never cross paths again. So why had Chi Yan transferred to her school too? And why was his gaze growing more and more heated whenever he looke 5.9kReads6.8Score201Shelves

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    It was a heart-wrenching read, a small group portrait where hardship eventually gives way to happiness. Love, friendship, and family are all crucial elements, and the writing is excellent. Everyone has their own struggles, and as you read on, you realize that people who truly love each other won't be held back by fate; they should strive for what's most important.

26. 26 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance level; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, plot twists that avoid clichés. Clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth; she navigates the treacherous and dark harem. Content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

27. 27 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 28.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    Well, the female lead was tricked into faking her death in her bedroom (a fake death), but was actually taken abroad by a madman to be used for human experiments.

28. 28 年 The Wife Who Dies Young in a Period Novel? The Ascetic Professor Falls in Love 年代文早死妻？禁欲教授沦陷求爱 Zhouzhou Eats Steamed Buns粥粥吃馒头Modern Romance977k WordsCompleted [An alternate 1980s setting, awakening as the foil to the heroine; slow-paced, everyday traditional story; marriage first, love later, and family life; raising kids with sweet affection; no golden finger; local-born characters who aren’t perfect] After Song Zhiyao impulsively picks a fight over divorce, she takes her child to her parents’ home and has a dream that makes her awaken to the truth. Well, would you look at that: she’s living inside a period novel! And she’s not even the main heroine, 34.4kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves

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    1. Song Zhiyao had a brain fart and filed for divorce, then went back to her parents' home with her child and had a dream that woke her up. Good heavens, it turns out this is a period novel! And she's just a minor character in the main plot! Not only is she a character in the main plot, but her tragic marriage with her husband Ji Weishen is also a main plot point. The ending is one of constant darkness and despair, culminating in breast cancer in her thirties and a sudden death! [Smirk] 2. Zhao Jinshu, a woman in her sixties whose children have grown up and started their own families, and who was preparing for a nationwide tour after seeing her in-laws off, is reborn.

29. 29 八 A Great Beauty Raises Kids in a Beijing Courtyard, 1980s Style 八零大美人四合院养娃日常 North to South由北向南Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Slice of life + sweet romance + raising children + family life + career) Zhao Jinshu was in her sixties. Her children had grown up and started families of their own, and she had seen her parents-in-law off. She was just about to travel around the country when she was reborn. She returned to the time a few months after she had first moved to the city. Back then, she knew nothing. A young bride from the countryside, she was shy, too embarrassed to speak up, and insecure. Even though her husband 54.2kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
30. 30 快 Quick Transmigration: The White Moonlight Dies After Maxing Out Affection 快穿：白月光她刷满好感就死遁 Holding Frost at Dusk暮夜执霜Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + outwardly warm, inwardly cold heroine + no fixed pairing + not fragments of one soul + redemption-focused + every small world ends in tragedy] How do you max out both your targets' love and heartbreak values? Yue Yuyi's answer is to choose the best possible target, become the moonlight in his heart, then fake her death when he loves her most. She edits each conquest into a polished video and earns points from the viewers. She enjoys every minute of it. System: Master, you 12.3kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    These six books are all of this type. The female lead dies when the male lead loves her the most. Every single one of them is really good. I like this kind of tragic ending where the female lead fakes her death and the male lead spends every day in regret.

31. 31 爆 Explosive! The Undercover Big Shot Has Fallen for Me 爆！卧底大佬他沦陷了 Spring Returns Beneath the Trees林下又见春Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [BE] [BE] [BE] [Undercover police officer in Myanmar × genius doctor with a split personality] [No arguments, misunderstandings, or groveling] [Both leads are devoted only to each other] Myanmar, a rainy night, Guanyuan. A muffled thud came from the backyard. She saw him and glanced over without a trace of emotion. “Disgusting. Throw him out.” Lu Chen froze, then hurriedly spoke up. “I have money. Lots of money.” Su Qingyan stopped and glanced back at the man on the ground. “Take him inside.” .. 139Reads—Score104Shelves

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    This book is a tragic ending! The male lead loses the female lead twice during the operation; for him, the only one who died in that operation was his lover. [Crying]

32. 32 乱 Beauty in a Chaotic Age: A Brutal Warlord Claims Her, Step by Step 乱世美人：被粗莽枭雄步步豪夺 Baiyun Yeye白云耶耶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Bodhisattva-like beauty × ambitious hero of a chaotic age, with an obsessive, possessive love (The rating is low because it just came out, but it should rise.) Rong Ci spent ten years with Zhao Chu as a hostage in the State of Qi. The year he returned to Qin and was made a prince, she died in childbirth, leaving him twins before she could finally rest. Who could have guessed that before long, the System would summon her back in a frenzy? This tyrant has scoured the world for your remains and pla 21.8kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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33. 33 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves

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    The story of Xu Si and Jiang Qiao is practically tailor-made for this need. The charmingly roguish young man watches as the sweet and gentle girl he so carefully cherishes is taken away by illness. His last words, "Don't wait for the liar," and the drawer full of unsent candies, reveal the deep-seated pain of helplessness. The most heartbreaking part is that he later ate so many candies, yet he could never taste the sweetness she gave him again.

34. 34 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5kShelves
35. 35 吾 Which of Us Is More of a Yandere, Me or the Male Lead? 吾与男主孰病娇 How Many Chapters Today, Baobao爆爆今天几更Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Revenge + regret and redemption. Everyone gets hurt except Fuguang] Fuguang is a Void task-taker who specializes in taking on the resentment of people who died unjustly despite being blessed with great fortune. Unlike other task-takers, she uses the original person’s identity, wisdom, and temperament to live their life again and give them the ending they deserved. At the request of the original Lin Yusan, she plays two roles at once. Without her disguise, she is a gentle, pure-hearted young wo 828Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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    This book is truly amazing! The entire story revolves around the theme of tragedy, and it's an ensemble piece! It doesn't focus on romantic love between a man and a woman. The male lead is imperfect, and in fact, I think this book doesn't really have a male lead. The female lead is very intelligent, and every character is very well-developed!

36. 36 攻 After Winning Over the Heartless Sword Cultivator, I Faked My Death and Lost My Memories 攻略无情道剑修后，我死遁失忆了 March Song三月歌Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted (Complete, ensemble cast, devoted couple with a happy ending) After Wen Li died, she transmigrated into the world of cultivation and was bound to a System. Completing its tasks would grant her wish. System: First, win over Pei Xingzhi. Second, cultivate diligently and become a powerhouse. Wen Li: Go on, tell me. Is he an obsessive villain or a sickly, lovesick second male lead? System: Neither. He’s an upright disciple of a righteous sect, a pure-hearted sword cultivator of the Ruthless Dao. 5.1kReads9.3Score333Shelves

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    It's a really good story!!! The protagonist watches helplessly as their lover dies before their eyes, and then searches endlessly for any trace of them. It has a happy ending, but there's a really heart-wrenching and beautiful part in the middle!

37. 37 夏 Summer Cicadas Die 夏死蝉亡 Is It a Steamed Bun or Not馒不馒头Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted A new angsty romance is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead died just as the male lead was about to walk out.

38. 38 第 The Ninety-Ninth Bride 第九十九位新娘 Surely the Celestial Immortal Is Drunk Tonightz应是天仙狂醉zFantastical Romance345k WordsOngoing "Ninety-eight brides. Every last one of them rotted here. You won't escape." All 98 brides were screwed, and I'm unlucky number 99! I wandered into a cursed place while scouting locations and landed myself a crazy, white-haired husband. The first time we met, he grabbed me by the throat and threatened to burn my whole family if I didn't obey! Later, he stole offerings from other people, snatched my milk tea pearls, knocked on my window in the middle of the night to keep me company, and held me w 319Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead died in front of the male lead to save the world, and the male lead's hair turned white instantly. He then searched for her ninety-nine times. Only my wife died in that great battle.

39. 39 一 The Outcast: Getting By in the Outsider World on Brains Alone 一人之下：在异人圈纯靠脑子 Sleep by Day, Rise by Night1白天睡觉晚上起床1Female-Channel Fanfiction206k WordsCompleted For some reason, Wushou gets involved in the world of superpowered individuals and takes part in the Mount Longhu tournament for the first time. She gets entangled with all sorts of people, especially a certain Daoist priest surnamed Wang. As they spend time together, Wang Ye gradually uncovers the secrets behind Wushou. Will he choose to stay or leave? Pairing: Wang Ye. Not a debut work. Complete at around 200,000 characters. [I’m not the original author. I bought the rights to this work and a 1.8kReads8.4Score173Shelves

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    Is it a fan-made work? It's really good.

40. 40 我 After I Died, I Became the Villain's Beloved Cinnabar Mark 我死后，就成了反派心头朱砂痣 Yu Xiaozhou禹小粥Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [The angst-filled plot exists only to serve the romance. Don't overthink the logic; there are lots of holes. Check the reviews and author notes for warnings.] [Modern romance-addicted girl reader + obsessive, love-starved, romance-addicted villain + accessory System + breaking the fourth wall + mutual salvation] Sheng Wanying had only stepped out to buy some soy sauce. Some heartless bastard had pried open the manhole cover downstairs. So she fell into the sewer and transmigrated into a book, b 6.3kReads9.1Score892Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. In her past life, the female lead (a mix of scheming and genuine affection) was killed by an arrow while protecting the male lead (her limbs were severed, she was poisoned, and betrayed). Xie Heng is reborn, insecure and sensitive, giving everything to Mingxi, yet always feeling it's not enough, feeling unworthy of her, and constantly fearing she'll leave him. It's a very good book, not clichéd. The female lead is always clear-headed about what she wants, and the writing is very delicate. [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf]

41. 41 寒 Spring Comes Across the Cold Branches 寒枝渡春来 Tu Wan兔宛Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Max-level alchemy grandmaster enters the beginner village + slice of life + family bonds + a touch of ensemble cast] (There is a male lead: Shen Zhuochuan) What should you do when you transmigrate into the body of the frail, doomed-to-die-early older sister of a heroine? Everyone knows that protagonists like Long Aotian and Feng Aotian tend to have tragic backstories. Their families are wiped out, or their parents die. After reading the original story and learning that she was destined to di 67.9kReads9.4Score11kShelves

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    This is definitely the one! We're listening to Wan Baobao. Although it might not be considered a short story, it's absolutely gorgeous! ٩(๑^O^๑)۶

42. 42 丫 Tired, Sweetheart? Let's Meet Earlier in Our Next Life 丫头你累了？下辈子我们早点见 I Have an Umbrella for Wind and Rain刮风下雨我有伞Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted In Shengjing, the largest city in Huaguo, Li Tingzhi holds absolute power. A leading figure in business, he is both tough and ruthless, yet also the man every woman in Shengjing dreams of marrying. Li Tingzhi had loved someone for a long time. But when he knelt on one knee to confess his feelings to the woman he loved, she turned and ran… Lin Zhi had loved Li Tingzhi since childhood, and there was no room in her heart for anyone else. Just as she was about to accept his confession, her medical t 1.5kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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    It's definitely a bit angsty, which meets the requirements, but it seems to be a childhood sweetheart story.

43. 43 双 Both Reborn: The Crown Prince Dotes on His Wife Without Restraint 双重生后，太子他宠妻无度 Zhen Yu from Tianyuan Island天元岛的真雩Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted Reborn | Strong Heroine | Revenge | Sweet Romance | Secret Identity Qin Manjiao, the most fortunate empress of the Great Zhou dynasty, was deceived by her half-sister and used by a scoundrel in her previous life. She personally poisoned and killed the Crown Prince, Chu Lingchen, the man she loved, and met a tragic end in the cold palace. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the age of sixteen, a year before she was to marry into the Eastern Palace. This time, she vowed to protect 429Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After the three-year agreement ends, what kind of plot would you most like to see? A. Xue Wei and Xuan Che's grand wedding, a city-wide celebration. B. Mu Yun Shuang's love life; she deserves a good ending. C. Mu Yun Lie finds true love and ends his single life. D. The final battle; Xue Wei kills Chu Xuan Ming and Xuan Ling Ancestor. E. Sweet and pampering daily life after marriage; see how the Regent spoils his wife. F. Other (tell me in the comments!) Your comments may affect the subsequent plot! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Original novel fan][Added to bookshelf][Already hooked][Pouting][Pouting][Laughing][Shy]

44. 44 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Regent Begged Me to Come Back 退婚后，摄政王他哭求我回头 Little Ice Cream, Add Ice Cubes小雪糕点冰块Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Scheming and obsessive hero + groveling redemption arc + noblewoman returns as a queen] In her previous life, she was the heir to the Xuanling Clan. In this life, she is the foolish daughter born to the principal wife of a marquis. The moment she awakens, she can bewitch hearts with spiritual smoke in one hand and shake the world with a giant serpent in the other! Mu Xuewei, the youngest heir to a modern Xuanling family, wakes up to find she has become the foolish legitimate daughter of the Mar —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 凤 The Phoenix Returns: The Poisonous Consort Rules the World 凤鸣重归：毒妃倾天下 Zhen Yu from Tianyuan Island天元岛的真雩Ancient Romance383k WordsCompleted [Ancient political intrigue: reborn to punish villains, adorable baby, regent prince] In her previous life, she was the most virtuous and gracious crown princess of Dongling. She exhausted herself helping her husband ascend the throne, only to be forced to drink poisoned wine on the night of the new emperor’s wedding and die a miserable death in the cold palace along with the child in her womb. When she opens her eyes again, she has returned to the spring banquet five years earlier, the day tha —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 不 Wasn’t This Supposed to Be the Emotionless Path? How Did I Fall in Love?! 不是无情道吗？怎么就爱上了！ Bitter Melon Seeds苦瓜瓜子Fantastical Romance319k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, so maybe it’ll go up~ (￣▽￣~) (A light ensemble story about a young genius and a spirited, high-flying adventure) Tian Wuyou transmigrates to the cultivation world after an NPC scares her to death. Her hamster System tells her she can go home as soon as she completes two missions. Mission One: Win over Xie Shiqing. Mission Two: Find the Demon God Star and kill it. Tian Wuyou: Sure, watch me work. o_O * Xie Shiqing follows the Path of Ruthlessness and has a glass heart. H 759Reads8.1Score139Shelves
47. 47 玩 Playing Too Rough 玩，脱 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, love at first sight, intense push and pull] [A heroine who grows vs. a hero who guides] Zhuo Li has never denied the truth: the day she met Xie Yuzhou, she was attracted by his looks. For Xie Yuzhou, that fleeting encounter with Zhuo Li was like walking straight into a trap of his own making. She was the one who started the game. But he was the first to take it seriously. Zhuo Li says, “I’m only doing this to heal from heartbreak and, while I’m at it, enjoy Xie Yuzhou’s lo 15.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    It's so good! Highly recommend!

48. 48 瀛 Chaos in Yingzhou 瀛洲乱 Clouds Follow Clouds白云亦云Modern Romance96k WordsCompleted A deranged young nobleman of the old dynasty x a cultured young lady returned from studying abroad War breeds heroes, and chaos brings forth beauties. Nine out of ten romances in the Republican era end in tragedy; the only thing they share is the road to the afterlife. Our vast nation is beset by troubles at home and abroad. With the country in turmoil, how can there be peace? As a new force rises amid the shifting tides of a war-torn age, a deranged young nobleman steeped in the old dynasty's w 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ending was so sad.

49. 49 快 Quick Transmigration: The Villainess's Guide to Taming Dogs 快穿：恶女驯犬指南 Xiaoxiangx潇湘x193k WordsOngoing [Note: She doesn't love the male lead. He's just a tool for completing missions. This isn't a pure wish-fulfillment story. The female lead starts out low and rises to the top later.] She is Ni Manxue, a ruthless schemer who clawed her way up from the bottom to become the richest woman in the world. She's best at manipulating people's hearts. She died unexpectedly on her wedding day, only to be forcibly bound to a "Fate-Changing System." Her mission: travel to different worlds to "reform herself 11Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 天 Sky Screen: Live-Streaming the Su Super League, Leaving the Ancestors Dumbfounded 天幕：直播苏超，老祖宗全破防了 Halfway Through Chopping Vegetables切菜切一半Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ming, an unemployed young man and a creator who specializes in obscure historical facts, decides to ride the wave of a trending topic and livestreams his hometown's "Su Super League." "Welcome to my livestream! Today's showdown is the 'Chu-Han Contention': Xuzhou versus Suqian, and the tension is electric! As they say, 'There are no fixed matches, only feuds that go back generations.' This rivalry has thousands of years of history behind it!" The moment he finishes speaking, the ancestors acr 21.5kReads8.4Score1.9kShelves

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