A Gentle, Refined Male Lead 😶 No Yandere! No Yandere! Historical Setting Preferred 男主温柔儒雅😶不要病娇！不要病娇！最好古风文

1. 101 我 My Little Junior Sister Has Delusions 我家小师妹有妄想症 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Straightforward, Devoted Puppy-Like Boy × Playful, Adorable Girl] [One-on-One Romance | Sweet, Healing, Lovey-Dovey, Imaginative, Devoted Couple] After transmigrating into a book she’d never read, Shi Yu finds the original owner’s diary. Its first line reads: “I am a cold-blooded assassin.” The cold-blooded assassin Shi Yu is full of questions. “?” The second line reads: “My mission is to assassinate Mu Xingye.” Shi Yu: “Wow, I have a whole identity and everything.” But when she meets Mu Xingy 2.1kReads9.4Score35514d adds
2. 102 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 6.7kReads9.2Score73914d adds
3. 103 团 The Adored Little Princess: The Imperial Uncle Wants a Hug 团宠小公主：皇叔要抱抱 Night After Night, Bright Shengge夜夜夜明笙歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Comic now available] Xuanyue Yue never imagined she would wake up in the body of a newborn baby. Because she was a girl, her cold-hearted emperor father doted on her without restraint. Her three older brothers were not favored, and though they had resented their little sister at first, they soon adored her and made her the family’s darling. She had a cheat-level master, an uncle who was like an immortal... Even the villainous uncle was warmed into a doting, worried old dad by Yueyue... “Master, 2.8kReads9.1Score73714d adds
4. 104 庶 A Concubine-Born Daughter's Marriage Plot: The Hanlin Scholar Has Fallen for Her 庶女谋嫁：翰林郎他动了心 Twenty-Three Leaps of Time二十三跃时Ancient Romance287k WordsOngoing (The rating is new and will rise.) Shen Yuan is the least favored concubine-born daughter of the Shen family. Her birth mother died early, her stepmother is harsh, and her father treats her as if she doesn't exist. The Shen family has already decided to marry her off as the second wife of a forty-year-old wealthy merchant, using the betrothal gift to cover every last detail of her legitimate elder sister's dowry. Xie Huaijin is the most proper gentleman in the Xie family. At twenty-three, he has 26.6kReads8.4Score2.7k14d adds

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   The male lead is so gentle, hehehe.

5. 105 竹 After My Childhood Friend Changed His Heart, I Entered the Palace and Married the Emperor to Become His Mother 竹马变心后，入宫嫁帝王当他母后 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance608k WordsCompleted [Reborn, sweet and charming noblewoman VS older, chaste emperor + both leads are faithful + she flirts without realizing it + scumbag chases his wife to the crematorium] After her childhood sweetheart and husband shot her through the heart with an arrow, Jiang Shan is reborn before she ever married. At the time, the emperor is at the height of his power, while the scoundrel is merely a prince who has just begun to make a name for himself. This time, Jiang Shan refuses to be the wicked original w 22.5kReads8.8Score3.8k14d adds

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   Come on over, don't miss it!

6. 106 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Wrong Sedan Brought Me to the Right Groom 新婚夜！抬错花轿，嫁对郎 Er Lulu二鹿鹿Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Sister-Centered Girl + Sisters Who Never Compete for Men + Beloved by Everyone] On the eve of her wedding, Wen Yao had a terrible dream. Beautiful and delicate, she married up into a prince's household, becoming one half of a useless, lazy pair with the playboy heir. Not long afterward, the Wen family was framed and executed. She died in the household intrigues, while her older sister, who had married down into a weak family with no power to avenge them, died with regrets. When she woke, her si 3.2kReads8.1Score36714d adds
7. 107 团 The Beloved Princess Only Wants to Eat, Drink, and Wait for Death 团宠郡主她只想混吃等死 A Spoonful of Cherry Blossoms一勺樱花Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A diligent, hardworking miser who slaved away to make money transmigrated one day into the most favored county princess in Western Chu. The princess was a stunning beauty with ruthless methods, and even the crown prince was no match for her, thanks to the protection of the capital's powerful elite. Everyone saw how arrogant and overbearing she was, yet no one dared provoke her. The emperor doted on her, her father doted on her, and her brothers doted on her. With no other choice, everyone waited 350Reads8.7Score10014d adds
8. 108 重 Reborn to Become a Widow, but the Prince Can Read Minds 重生只想丧偶，王爷竟然会读心 Clumsy Goop菜鸡糊糊Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted The whole book is complete, everyone! Enjoy it without worry. Mwah mwah mwah (´ε` )♡ [Both reborn + mind-reading + absurd comedy + the husband’s long road to winning back his wife + male lead angst] (Cold-faced border prince vs. beloved legitimate daughter) Wei Yue: He thought he was the cinnabar mole in his wife’s heart in their previous life. He never expected someone else to be in her heart! Jiang Jianwei: [Heaven gave me another chance, so of course I’m going to let loose! To hell with his c 298Reads—Score10614d adds

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   "I've been wanting to talk to you two for a while. Let's not stand on ceremony between father and sons. I was a bit of a scoundrel in my past life, but I've made amends and corrected many things in this one. You two are so magnanimous. I apologize to you both." Wei Yue even bowed respectfully to the two boys. Xiu Heng reacted quickly,

9. 109 血 Bloodstained Silver Hairpin 血染银簪 Distantly Knowing the Wind's Tune遥知风曲Ancient Romance309k WordsOngoing [Twelve Years Slaughtering Chickens, Now I Take My Blade to Chunxiang House] [Slow-Burn Historical Mystery | No Golden Finger | Not Reborn | Does Not Transmigrate] [Happy Ending] [Ensemble Cast] Shen Wan was six when she lost her family. Her father was murdered, her mother vanished, and all they left her was a silver hairpin and three words: Chunxiang House. For twelve years, she slaughtered livestock and sharpened her blade. She carried the hairpin to the capital to investigate a bloody case 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is left to the female lead; the second male lead is gentle and refined [making a face]. A traditional ancient romance novel.

10. 110 重 Reborn: The Noble Lady Successfully Usurps the Throne 重生后贵女她篡位成功啦 Frog Fun Bitter Tea Seeds Fly Dew蛙趣苦茶子飞露Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted A scheming noblewoman from the Marquis’s household versus a gentle, refined young lord of a duke’s household who enters a temple to seek treatment for his illness [A bewitching femme fatale with a venomous heart versus a peerlessly handsome, doting husband] The heroine’s story In my previous life, I was gentle and well-mannered, yet others crushed my pride and left me to die without a proper end. Given a second chance, I’ll become a wicked woman with a heart of poison. I’ll seize this realm and 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A scheming noblewoman from a marquis's family vs. A gentle and refined young master from a duke's family who has entered a temple to cultivate due to illness] The female lead is so powerful that everyone unknowingly becomes a pawn in her game, while the male lead is very gentle and quietly protects her.

11. 111 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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    Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-led cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. [Sending heart]

12. 112 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance673k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 351Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He is gentle to the female lead and not a yandere.

13. 113 觉 I Awakened the Ability to Speak with Beasts, and Now I Gather Wild Goods to Support My Sickly Husband 觉醒兽语，我捡山货养活病弱夫君 Cang Linshi苍林拾Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted [Animal speech + farming + building wealth + sweet romance + down-on-his-luck nobleman] Jiang Meiyu, a farm girl sold off to pay a debt, had just stepped down from the ox cart when a bolt of lightning struck her. When she opened her eyes again, she could understand the speech of animals! Her creditor thought she was useless and passed her on to a down-on-their-luck “father and son,” to bring good fortune to the son, who was gravely ill and near death. From then on, Jiang Meiyu relied on the 5.8kReads—Score96314d adds

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    I highly recommend this book! It's a sweet and satisfying read, with both the male and female leads being gentle people! The romance is a delicate and touching two-way journey, without any one-sided suffering or compromise. Every character in the book is vividly portrayed, far from being a stereotypical tool; their personalities and choices are very well-developed. The plot flows smoothly and naturally, the romance develops gradually, it's sweet without being cloying, and combined with the main storyline, it creates a truly immersive reading experience. Once you're hooked, you won't be able to stop reading.

14. 114 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score10214d adds

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    The female protagonist is a legitimate daughter of a county princess, but she is not favored and suffers discrimination from her half-sister, as well as the annulment of her fiancé. Due to misfortune befalling her family, she flees to Youzhou with her mother, where she finds love. The male protagonist is a warm-hearted general, both majestic and refined. Her former fiancé was kidnapped by bandits and sold into slavery in Youzhou while on his way to pay respects to their ancestors. Her half-sister was also kidnapped and sold into slavery in Youzhou during her exile. Coincidentally, the female protagonist's family needs slaves, so her former fiancé and half-sister become their servants.

15. 115 报 Reporting to the Heir: The Heir's Wife Has Men on Both Arms 报告世子爷：世子妃她左拥右抱 Yun Qingxi云清溪Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + everyone falls for her + a battlefield of competing men + scheming + food) After her plane explodes, genius apothecary Mo Jiangli transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the state of Nan Chu. From the start, she spends a passionate night with the drugged heir to the Prince of Jin, only to be kicked out of bed. Then she runs into the bastard whose actions indirectly got her killed in her previous life, and has to help him evade assassins. She thinks this is how her 3Reads—Score114d adds

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    This is a historical romance novel with a 1v2 plot. One male lead is a refined and elegant nobleman, while the other is a clingy puppy. The storyline is fresh and funny, and the food management elements are perfect for watching while eating!

16. 116 民 Republican Era: My Sister Falls for My Brother-in-Arms, and Her Brother Cries in Desperation 民国：妹妹爱上兄弟，哥哥急哭了 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The rating is low because so few people have rated it, not because it's not good!] Gu Tinglan has two "older brothers." One is her older brother in name, Gu Liansheng. They grew up together and relied on each other to survive in troubled times. The other is Lu Chengzhou, a powerful Young Marshal. Refined and mature, he's her guardian angel, rescuing her from danger time and again. She thought she could keep everything in balance, until she opened Gu Liansheng's diary and found it filled with th 510Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Don't be fooled by the title, this book is super good! The male lead is incredibly gentle and kind [almost crying emoji]. Everyone sees Gu Liansheng as gentle and fragile, but only Gu Tinglan knows that this young man's integrity and compassion surpass countless unyielding heroes. The male lead in this book is incredibly gentle, the kind of gentle and serene character.

17. 117 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds

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    Wen Nanfang, a true gentleman of unparalleled elegance and refinement, is highly recommended. However, it's a ruler-subject relationship, not romantic one; you'll understand once you watch. Wen Nanfang's unrequited love for the female lead ends happily. But you definitely won't regret watching it. Watch with confidence, watch with confidence, watch with confidence!

18. 118 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 879Reads—Score7914d adds

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    The main couple is a gentle young general and a clever young lady. The supporting couples include a calm emperor, an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family, the legitimate daughter of the late emperor, a playboy prince, and a dignified young lady. The main and supporting characters are all really smart, brave and resourceful in their actions, and have a strong sense of patriotism. The plot and character design are very engaging and excellent.

19. 119 假 The Fake Princess Stumbles into the Imperial Family, Leaving the Entire Dynasty Enchanted 假皇女误闯天家，全皇朝惊艳沦陷 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance996k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue and a Powerful Heroine]+ [The Perfect Imposture]+ [An Ensemble of Young Characters]+ [A Sage’s Selfish Desires] Ten years ago, foreign rebels stormed into Sheng’an. The empress sacrificed herself for her country and named Princess Wei Baoning crown princess, heir to the throne. That same year, lightning struck the imperial mausoleum, and the young princess was buried in a sea of flames. No body was ever found. The following month, a new emperor ascended the throne. Over the n 47.5kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds

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    Trust me, this is truly excellent, the writing is absolutely superb! [Kissing emojis]

20. 120 被 After My Eldest Sister Swapped Our Marriages 被长姐换亲之后 Ink Brush Mints Gold墨笔生金Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Farming + marriage first, love later + switched betrothals + contrast couple + business + transmigration] [Available as a full-cast audiobook and comic drama] Song He dies in an accident while saving someone and transmigrates to ancient times as an ordinary farm girl. Life is hard, and even having enough to eat and warm clothes is a struggle. As the second daughter in her family, the original owner is ignored by her father and scolded by her mother. Her eldest sister is fiercely competitive, an 52.5kReads8.7Score6.5k14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, but also has a touch of cunning; it's very good.

21. 121 盛 The Beloved Rose: The Crown Prince’s Darling in the Palm of His Hand 盛宠玫瑰：腹黑太孙的掌心娇 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance83k WordsOngoing [Gentle, cunning, and secretly passionate Crown Prince Sun Shen Yuheng × mature, sweet, fox-like rose, Duke's legitimate daughter Lin Xizhuo] [Legendary special forces commander × head of a conglomerate VS top HR executive] [Both leads are each other's only partners · devoted love · no coercion · genuinely in love · adult relationship boundaries] “My childhood sweetheart, I love you! Dare to marry me in a diamond wedding that lasts forever?” Shen Yuheng's confession won Lin Xizhuo's heart for li 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Three generations of emperors, court intrigue, time travel, power struggles, palace intrigue, and domestic drama; a variety of personalities including legitimate and illegitimate daughters; a fox-like rose heroine; a cat-like allure; dignified forbearance; noble pride; and independent strength... A gentle yet cunning crown prince; a spoiled and capable scion of a noble family; a young tyrant skilled in both literature and martial arts...

22. 122 楚 Who Can Recognize the Jade of Chu Mountain? 楚山之玉谁能识 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yong's household. Her mother did not suffer a difficult labor, but died suddenly after giving birth to her, and the girl was regarded as ill-omened. When she was ten, a female Daoist priest came to the estate to take her as an apprentice. She said that if the girl did not leave the household, her family would suffer a bloody disaster within five years. If she stayed away for five years, all would be well, and she could return to marry. Her fat 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is gentle and refined; he is a prince who was adopted by a powerful minister.

23. 123 穿 Transmigration: I Raised the Crown Prince in Chains into the Founding Emperor 穿越：囚室太子被我养成开国帝王 Shui Yu Pei水玉佩Ancient Romance165k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, strong, tragic, ailing crown prince x resilient, optimistic heroine | 1V1 | angst first, payoff later | A beautiful redemption in a prison cell at the start, then joining forces to build an empire and dote on each other] After transmigrating as a lone girl from a fallen kingdom, she is thrown into a prison cell from the start to care for a dying crown prince of the fallen kingdom. At first, all she wants is to survive, but she becomes the salvation of this man whose heart has turned 1.6kReads—Score22614d adds

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    This book is highly recommended. The male protagonist is an ancient gentleman who is as gentle as jade and respects women very much. Even if you go through hardships, choose to be gentle to others. But without the Holy Father, he will show no mercy to the enemy, 1v1, no competition or third party, all supporting characters are assists!

24. 124 人 Hey, You! Let Me Take a Bite 人，泥嚎！给我咬一口 A Yang Zai阿秧仔Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing (Just started getting ratings) Jiang Xingning is a little zombie. She transmigrated to ancient times with her own grave and found a sickly young man. Young man: “Immortal, immortal, could you save my life?” Jiang Xingning: “Human, don’t be scared. Your zombie’s here!” But something went wrong along the way, and she turned herself into a half-zombie, half-human. No big deal. She could still hunt, cook delicious food, open a tavern, and find kindred spirits and patrons all over the place. At a few 618Reads8.2Score10714d adds

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    The male lead is a gentle, sickly, and aloof man with a kind of innocent yet world-weary charm. Give it a try! [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

25. 125 重 Reborn: Qingqian Gives Up Revenge and Prays for Your Peace 重生之清浅不复仇，愿卿安 Clear Tea and Moon Shadows清茶月影Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was Qingqian, the cherished daughter of the Meng family, and he was Yuanjun, a slave presented as tribute by the Yaoshen Tribe. She gave her heart to the wrong man and used the Meng family's power to keep him by her side. He endured and bided his time, using her help to become a blade that would bring down the dynasty. Only when the country fell and her family was destroyed did she understand: they had never been on the same path. In the end, they stood on opposite side 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and considerate, but you'll have to guess which one is his disguise. There's a prize for the correct answer! Your reward: A second viewing to discover the delightful surprises in the details. A third viewing for endless enjoyment.

26. 126 花 The Courtesan's Abandoned Concubine: Her Second Marriage to a Duke 花魁弃妾，二嫁国公 Nan Shu Sang Luo南书桑落Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted A true celestial beauty pretending to be a delicate courtesan VS a fake playboy who is actually a powerful duke She is a breathtaking courtesan whom everyone pities, as fragile as a willow in the wind. But that delicate act is all carefully staged! Born under the stigma of having caused her mother’s death, she suffers under her stepmother’s cruelty and is sold into a brothel at the age of ten. At fifteen, she is bought out for a fortune by Marquis Cheng’en Mu Shiyong, who keeps her in a gilded c 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think this book is great! Although it's disguised as a spoiled rich kid, the protagonist is actually incredibly gentle and considerate.

27. 127 御 The Imperial Sky's String Emperor 御天弦皇 Bestow the Light of Day赋天光Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted Completed! [Xianxia + powerful leads + empress + male master and female disciple + forbidden romance with her master + groveling to win each other back + sweet and angsty 1v1 romance + happy ending] Gentle yet formidable master, the aloof and elevated Heavenly Venerable Jizhao Chanhua × Fang Chen, the beautiful, domineering, tragic empress To protect her people, Fang Chen, the Imperial Celestial Emperor, married the Netherworld Emperor and laid an assassination trap. But on their wedding night, 191Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a Celestial Venerable, the leader of the righteous path, and the female lead's master. He is gentle and refined, yet incredibly powerful, and devoted to protecting his wife. The female lead is the Empress of the Immortal Realm, heroic and valiant. This is a Xianxia novel featuring two powerful protagonists. Sweet > Angsty

28. 128 心 The Cunning Female Doctor Wants to Rise to the Top 心机医女想上位 Shi Yunzhi时蕴之Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [A shrewd, resilient physician vs. an aloof young lord, two strong leads, a pure historical romance] So what if she was born to a lowly family? If fate was unfair, why shouldn't she fight back? She was determined to carve out a path for herself through the mud. Jiang He came from humble origins. When she was very young, her parents sold her to another family. Her adoptive parents never showed her the slightest kindness, subjecting her instead to endless servitude and beatings at the drop of a ha 43Reads—Score414d adds

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    Pine breeze and moonlit water, gentle and warm like jade.

29. 129 双 Chronicle of the Twin Bracelets 双镯记 Cloud Book and Shadow云朵书影Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to Another World] [Powerful CEO] [Women's Growth] [Mutual Devotion] A wealthy heiress and a princess from another world transmigrate and switch places. How will the rich young heir handle it? Told across two timelines, ancient and modern, this story focuses on women's growth and a love that brings two people together to save each other. Family, friendship, career: she wants it all! In the modern world, there's a wealthy young heir who has been her childhood sweetheart. In the anc 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traveling to ancient times, everyone becomes a gentleman! [Sparrow's Divine Work] Highly recommends this one! [Full] A high-quality time-travel novel with dual narratives, tons of foreshadowing, and a very sophisticated plot! A wealthy young lady and an ancient princess swap bodies! The restraint and forbearance of childhood sweethearts! The romance develops gradually, with clear logic, laughter and tears, and a strong sense of destiny! A mutual journey ❤️

30. 130 同 After We Moved In Together, Uncle Became Way Too Clingy! 同居后，叔叔实在太粘人啦！ Er Can尔灿Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Good girl + pregnant + frail heroine + pregnancy + devoted couple] At 21, Su Ruanqing is sent by her adoptive parents to live under the care of Gu Yanzhou, head of the Gu family. Her parents worry the Liu family will object to her presence when her brother, Su Linchuan, gets engaged to their only daughter, Liu Ruyan. Everyone knows Gu Yanzhou is stern and old-fashioned, and has no interest in women. * Su Ruanqing, an adopted daughter, has always secretly loved her brother, Su Linchuan. When she 1.8kReads—Score11414d adds

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    (´O̴̶̷̤ㅂo̴̶̷̤`)

31. 131 首 The Grand Secretary's Chronicles of Raising a Child 首辅大人的养崽记事 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance660k WordsOngoing (Historical fantasy + reborn + high-ranking official raises a child + no female lead) Lu Youning had always been the sort to repay every slight. Even while gravely ill and nearing death, he used his last remaining strength to ruin his cheap father’s company. He watched the venomous looks from his faithless father and his illegitimate younger brother, Thinking he could finally die content after getting his revenge, he opened his eyes and found himself a bawling, hungry baby in swaddling clothes. 76.4kReads8.3Score6.2k14d adds

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    Enough said, family wins over you.

32. 132 将 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommend a historical romance novel about social dynamics, power struggles, and love.

33. 133 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    It's a traditional Chinese setting. Initially, the female lead is obedient while the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

34. 134 叶 Ye Shiluo 叶时落 Sober on Flowers花知醉Fantastical Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Sweet romance × angst × everyone’s darling × ensemble cast × political intrigue × no doormat heroine Ye Shiluo thought she had transmigrated here. A medical student with steady hands and a meticulous nature, she wakes up as the lowest-ranking cannon-fodder disciple in the demon realm, with zero spiritual power, living in a stone chamber and eating gruel. The System tells her she can get home by winning over the Immortal Venerable. Little does she know, she actually belongs to this world. She doe 47Reads—Score1014d adds

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

35. 135 不 Different Paths, One Destination 不同行，同归 Qu Jing Zhao曲靖昭Fantastical Romance741k WordsCompleted This is a story about redemption, or perhaps about saving oneself. Qin Qingyue is a flower that bloomed in the mud, always reaching upward, strong and unyielding. Shi Yue is a prisoner of fate. He may seem to have it all, but he is not free. From different perspectives, they seek the same answer. 17Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is very gentle and understanding, but he appears very late in the story.

36. 136 他 They All Want to Turn Me Gay, but I Was Born a Woman 他们都想掰弯我，可我本就女儿身 Mumu Doesn't Eat Lemons沐沐不吃柠檬Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Ambitious female scholar disguised as a man × obsessive, scheming, sharp-tongued chief minister | A lovesick, quarrelsome, possessive young man from a fallen kingdom | A powerful crown prince as the rightful husband] I’m not a flirt. It’s just that no one person can meet my standards, so I put several together, taking the best and leaving out the worst. I’ve been a perfectionist since I was little! The drunken top scholar hooked an arm around her shoulder. “We get along so well. Why don’t we ta 98Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books!!!

37. 137 还 At Least the Wind Will Carry You Around Me! 还好风，会带你绕过我！ Mumu Doesn't Eat Lemons沐沐不吃柠檬Modern Romance445k WordsCompleted Sensitive, optimistic little bunny × prickly, sharp-tongued older brother A youthful tragic romance, contemporary love, unrequited feelings and painful longing, with the deepest regrets. Male lead: “It should be my turn to marry her for the third time, right?!!!!!!!” “My wife is still young. I'm not angry, and I'm not jealous, ahhh!!!!!” Female lead: “It's perfectly normal for a woman to have a few men!” 12Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 138 大 Reborn in Great Yan: The Swallows Return to Chang'an 大燕重生之燕归长安 Qixianyu奇仙玉Ancient Romance644k WordsCompleted On the day Emperor Murong Yu of Great Yan ascended the throne, Empress Yan Yuli watched with her own eyes as her childhood sweetheart and junior fellow disciple, Dugu Yingqi, was forced to drink poison and collapsed in her arms. “I helped you claim the throne, yet I couldn’t even protect the people dearest to me...” As she chose to end her life, she unexpectedly was reborn ten years earlier, on the day her father rescued her junior, Dugu Yingqi, and brought him back to the Yan Hua Clan. In this 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Those who like rebirth stories can check this out.

39. 139 被 After Being Torn Apart by Five Horses, I Tore Up My Love-Brained Script 被五马分尸后，我撕了恋爱脑剧本 The Ledger of the Mortal World红尘账本Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + Hilarious Survival + Subverting Expectations + 1v1 Romance + Timid Beta-Test System + Love Triangle] [Lu Yuan × Song Yuan] [System: Xiao Ba] Lu Yuan transmigrates into the ill-fated supporting female character Lu Yu'an, whose limbs are destined to be torn apart by five horses. The story opens with a wedding night. Refuse, and she’ll be torn apart by five horses. Lu Yuan tries to run, but her useless little System, Xiao Ba, is forcibly controlled by its superiors. Righ —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended

40. 140 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 45Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended!

41. 141 分 After the Breakup, I Became the CEO Living Above My Ex 分手后，我成了前男友楼上的总裁 Zi Qiu Yi Shan淄丘忆山Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Independent, clear-headed beauty translator × restrained, proper, abstinent CEO] [Rekindled romance + guiding lover + women’s growth + sweet romance] Eight years ago, at Capital Airport. Chen Chaoyan lost her recommendation for graduate school to someone else, failed the entrance exam, and was slandered during her graduation internship as someone who had “slept her way to the top.” Her love life was in ruins, and when they broke up, she was insulted: “You’re still just a penniless student. The 1.7kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Who wouldn't love a gentle male lead who is self-disciplined, polite, and restrained?

42. 142 韶 Radiant Springtime 韶光艳 Taking Life Easy清浅度日Ancient Romance236k WordsOngoing [Historical Ensemble Cast] [Political Intrigue] In a secluded palace annex, a princess had a fish bone stuck in her throat. The imperial physicians rigidly clung to convention, and none dared treat her. In her desperation, Qishu Xuan, the princess of Prince Duan’s household, stepped in and resolved the crisis with a single needle. She seized the opportunity to influence the court and help the emperor establish the Institute of Practical Medicine, breaking with the old ways in which physicians d 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New Book Recommendations

43. 143 女 Disguised as a Man: I Became a Tutor at the Imperial Academy 女扮男装：我在太学做夫子 A Shushu阿述述Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing [A female tutor’s rise through the ranks + strong heroine + male lead travels from the modern era to the past] The new emperor abolishes women’s rights, and the entire Jiang clan is thrown into prison. For the sake of her family and her ideals, the Empress Dowager selects top-ranked candidate Jiang Yu. Faking her death, Jiang Yu escapes, disguises herself as a man, and enters an academy, ready to devote her life to the emperor and restore equality. But during her struggle, a man who dreams of li 91Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This is a great book. I'm curious to see how long I've been reading it. Well, not too long. I'll keep reading!

44. 144 拨 Seeking Daylight Through the Snow 拨雪寻昼 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted “You and I have loved each other since childhood, childhood sweethearts with nothing to hide from one another.”, Ouyang Yuqian, "The Peacock Flies Southeast" [Childhood sweetheart loses to the newcomer + love grows over time] [This story is entirely fictional. Please do not read too much into it. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Because their mothers had been close friends since their girlhood, and the Xie and Shen families were neighbors, Xie Chenxue and Shen Fu 698Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you like gentle male protagonists, you can check out these ancient romance novels 🥰

45. 145 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 328Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 146 我 I Became the Heroine of a Fairy-Tale World 我在童话世界做大女主 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Fairy-tale world + wild imagination + fictional era + strong female lead] [This is all from the author's own imagination. All places and names are made up, so please don't read too much into them.] From the day she was born, Alicia never knew who her family was. All she knew was that the aunt of the owner of the manor had adopted her, and that her adoptive mother loved her dearly. Yet she still felt no different from the manor's servants. But as the manor's owner, Karma, grew weaker and weaker, 25Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 147 高 Raising a Noble Lady of the Great Houses 高门贵女养成记 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted In a nutshell, this is the growth diary of Fang family’s noble daughter. Her father favors his concubine over his wife, and her aunt and illegitimate younger sister run wild. Fortunately, her clever and resourceful mother teaches Fang Yanxi well, and despite her surroundings, Fang Yanxi grows into a fine young lady of a prominent family. [This is a fictional setting for a trial project, so please don’t take it too seriously. A novice’s work, written for my own practice.] 416Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 148 我 I Turned the Tables in a Chaotic Age 我在乱世掀桌子 Moon Shadow, Autumn Toast月影秋酌Ancient Romance349k WordsOngoing She is plain and unremarkable, the sort of woman who disappears in a crowd, yet her name resounds throughout the Tianshun Dynasty. Not because of her talent, but because... She is the craziest, silliest woman in the world. She transmigrated thirteen years ago and became entangled in a passionate, painful love with the cold-hearted Fourth Prince. She gave him her whole heart, only to be left battered and bruised. Thirteen years later, the court is unstable and war flares along the border. She ma 10Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 149 抓 Capture a Mad Prince to Help Me Claim the Throne 抓个疯批太子助我称帝 Moon Shadow, Autumn Toast月影秋酌Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted She is the unruly princess of Beiliang, commanding the Blood Butterfly Bureau and known for her ruthless decisiveness. He is the unhinged crown prince of Yan: obsessive and cruel, and completely consumed by her alone. Court schemes? Conspiracies and false accusations? Anyone who dares lay a hand on her gets their entire family wiped out by the crown prince. A struggle for power? A bid for the throne? He declares, “The empire is yours, and I am yours. I will help you become emperor.” A formidab 2Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 150 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead in this book is very gentle with the female lead, but he's annoying to other women.

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