Short Historical Romance Tragedies, No Love-Brain Leads 古言，短篇虐文，不要恋爱脑

1. 1 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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   I think this book is truly a masterpiece; I can't get enough of it, and I even cried while reading it.

2. 2 冷 After Three Years of Cold War, I Asked for a Divorce, but He Knelt Down 冷战三年，提离婚他却跪下了 Er Qiao二桥Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted In the three years since their wedding, Pei Ji had barely come home. Everyone in their circle said he loathed her. Wen Ci had known Pei Ji since she was twelve and had stood by him as he went from being down on his luck to achieving success. Then, with a single “I don't love you anymore,” she became a laughingstock in everyone's eyes. His friends mocked her for not knowing her place, while his admirers said she was shamelessly using morality to manipulate him. Everyone had forgotten that she had 20.4kReads6.4Score6.5k14d adds

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   The novel tells the story of Wen Ci accompanying Pei Ji from his downfall to his success, only to face a three-year cold war. When she filed for divorce, the arrogant Pei Ji knelt down and begged her. The plot is heart-wrenching, full of twists and turns, and showcases complex emotional changes.

3. 3 重 Reborn: Grand Tutor, Wake Up! The Princess Is Really Dead 重生之太傅醒醒吧，公主真的死了 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, pampered legitimate princess × obsessive Grand Tutor × groveling pursuit of his wife × the chaste man falls] Qin Shu could never come to terms with the fact that the person who killed her in her previous life was Song Xun. Back then, she was Princess Jingyuan, and she called him Grand Tutor. She died on a snowy day during the Jing era. She said, “If there is another life, then I hope never to meet you again, Grand Tutor...” But she didn’t know that from then on, Song Xun came to ha 4.4kReads8.9Score39514d adds

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   [Double Rebirth, Heartbreaking Romance] In her past life, she was a princess who died by his sword, her dying words being, "Never to meet again in the next life." Reborn, Princess Jingyuan, Qin Shu, only wants to stay away from the austere and cold-hearted Grand Tutor Song Xun. But he relentlessly pursues her, his eyes filled with suppressed madness: "Qin Shu, you're just taking advantage of my feelings for you." Unbeknownst to her, since the snowy day she died, his world has been devoid of warmth. When his carefully planned fake death turns into a deadly poison, he goes completely mad—vowing to make this filthy imperial city pay for her death, and that all those who harmed her will meet a terrible end, including himself. When powerful forces meet, evenly matched opponents, an intellectual and romantic feast of revenge, intrigue, and redemption unfolds. Misunderstandings will eventually be cleared up, the bloody conspiracy will be pierced by the sunlight, and together they will journey to a beautiful future.

4. 4 穿 Reborn as the Abusive Novel’s Male Lead’s Mother 穿成虐文男主他妈 The Little Cat Fell Asleep小猫睡了Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Short story contest] [Foodie fiction] [A sweet little treat] Overnight, she transmigrates into a book with a baby in her belly whose father is unknown. On closer inspection, the baby turns out to be the male lead from the tragic novel she read before. He's a poor little thing whose father doesn't care for him and whose mother doesn't love him. Penniless, Ding Sha relies on her excellent cooking skills to become the food goddess of a construction site. Spicy diced chicken, cured pork with garlic 31.7kReads9.6Score4k14d adds

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   Ding Sha stood alone at the edge of the crowd, her fingertips unconsciously clenching the thin prescription. Sunlight fell on her empty space, casting a long, thin shadow that stood out starkly against the backdrop of couples embracing and discussing pregnancy symptoms. The pharmacy prices felt like tiny needles, gently pricking her heart. The hospital was cheaper, but even then, the numbers were enough to leave her speechless for a long time, staring at her phone balance. She looked down and touched her lower abdomen again. There were no signs of anything amiss yet, but a heavy responsibility already weighed on her—the unshared weight between her and this little life. A few fallen leaves swirled past her feet in the wind. Ding Sha took a deep breath, folded the prescription, and stuffed it into her pocket. As she turned, she caught a glimpse of the dessert shop across the street, its window displaying low-sugar cakes suitable for pregnant women. She paused, then quickened her pace, heading towards the bus stop. The journey back was long; she had to be careful with every penny. For some reason, the doctor's words, "Get plenty of rest," kept echoing in her ears. As she looked at the street scene flashing past the car window, she suddenly wondered what it would feel like to be accompanied to a prenatal checkup.

5. 5 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 79.3kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds

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   This is so heartbreaking!!! It's beyond heartbreaking, it made me cry 😢

6. 6 分 After the Breakup, the Boss Turns Dark and Obsessed: Wild Seduction and Spoiling 分手后大佬黑化变疯批，野撩诱宠 Lu Yin鹿吟Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Reuniting After a Breakup + Powerful CEO + Both Untouched + Possessive Takeover + Tension and Flirting + Reunion After Years Apart + Seductive Pursuit] [After He Wronged His Ex, the Big Shot Went Dark] Everyone knew the big shot was cool and dispassionate, but no one knew about the obsession hidden deep in his heart. After a carefully engineered reunion, he took the other man by force and made him move in. The darkened big shot's image crumbled: he turned wild and seductive, in 389Reads9.5Score83914d adds

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   When the cloak of civilization is torn away, everyone is a trapped beast. This novel brews love, desire, and violence into a bitter medicine, allowing readers to see the bestiality within themselves in a chilling light. From those rampaging wounds flow untamed souls.

7. 7 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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   Jiang Yingliu, born into a prestigious family at the age of 14, longed for an ordinary life but unexpectedly entered the palace as a concubine. At first, the emperor's favoritism captivated her, his affectionate address of "my darling" revealing his true feelings. However, she soon discovered she was merely a substitute for the empress, her unattainable ideal. Fortunately, she found warmth and sisterhood in the palace, with companions like the skilled cook Consort Shu and the embroidering-loving Consort Wen. Jiang Yingliu eventually withdrew from the palace, finding herself without love or care in this secluded place, yet witnessing firsthand the helplessness and sorrow of everyone around her.

8. 8 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds

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   Disliking the other person is the biggest lie they've ever told.

9. 9 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 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds

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   This book is truly heart-wrenching; it's the kind of book that makes you burst into tears just listening to the explanation. It's especially helpful when you're feeling emo at night. 😢😢😢😢

10. 10 薄 Mr. Bo, Your Wife Is on Another Date Again 薄总，太太又跟人去约会了 Huai Sheng淮苼Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted On the day Shen Wanci divorced, their divorce agreement suddenly leaked online and became a top trending topic in minutes. The reason for the divorce was marked in red: The husband was impotent and unable to fulfill his basic marital obligations. That evening, a man cornered her in the stairwell. His voice was low. “Let me prove whether I have a problem.” After her divorce, Shen Wanci went from being a humble clerk to the youngest leading expert in the field of cultural relic restoration. Then s 9.5kReads8.4Score2.6k14d adds

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    "White moonlight"—how ridiculous! Why should I compare myself to your white moonlight? Why should I be trapped in this loveless marriage?

11. 11 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23.5kReads8.6Score1.7k14d adds

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    1️⃣ Double Rebirth + Wife-Chasing Hell: In her past life, the scumbag emperor betrayed her to death. In this life, Consort Su Yun Ning makes a glamorous transformation, coldly watching him lose his love and be consumed by regret! "Cousin, in this life, I'll teach you what true love is." 2️⃣ High-IQ Palace Intrigue: The ungrateful adopted son harbors murderous intent, the seemingly innocent empress suddenly dies... Every conspiracy is a counterattack she personally orchestrated! 3️⃣ Heartbreakingly Satisfying: From a used substitute to a powerful consort in the harem, she smiles as her emperor cousin kneels in the rain begging for reconciliation: "It's too late. In this life, I only want to be in charge of my own destiny." 💔 "He thought she would forgive him as she did in his past life, but little did he know—she was no longer the foolish girl who gave him her whole heart."

12. 12 豪 A Rich Family's Dad Is Doomed from the Start? His Little Girl Hits Back with a Royal Flush! 豪门奶爸开局要挂？奶包她反手一个王炸！ Lord Duomi朵米大人Modern Romance3.7M WordsCompleted Original title: The Underworld King’s Little Darling Is Three and a Half The head of the Huo family, the most powerful family in Huaguo, adopts a little darling. She’s eccentric and adorable, sleeps soundly all day, and is wide awake all night! Everyone wonders if she’s been reincarnated as a night owl. Little Ming: “I’m just adjusting to the time difference. The residents of the underworld are all nocturnal!” Her human dad: “My little girl can sleep whenever she wants!” Heir to a psychic family 6.1kReads9.4Score96214d adds

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    Recommended: *The Underworld's Adorable Baby Arrives in the Human World, Charming the Rich and Powerful* 📖 Synopsis: A cute baby from the underworld accidentally ends up in a wealthy family on Earth. With her adorable personality and the magical abilities she possesses from the underworld, she stirs up chaos and heartwarming moments in the family's world. From recognizing her family to integrating into the household, she embarks on a series of adorable adventures, a heartwarming and delightful story! 👧 Character Traits: The female lead is both cute and clever, possessing the adorable traits of an underworld baby, and her sharp wit is endearingly naive. The wealthy family members transform from aloof and arrogant to being completely controlled by the baby, creating a striking contrast and making each character vivid and memorable! 💥 Plot: Fast-paced and packed with adorable moments! Memorable scenes of the baby recognizing her family, witty and adorable battles with the elders of the wealthy family, and using the "magical" abilities of the underworld to resolve conflicts within the family… Sweet and heartwarming, it's a cure for any unhappiness, and you won't be able to stop reading! A must-read for those looking for something to read, this lighthearted and healing story will immerse you in the joyful daily life of this adorable baby's adventures in a wealthy family. ✨

13. 13 清 Qingqing: The Aesthetics of Unrequited Love Tragedies, Part 3 清清（暗恋BE美学三部曲03） Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Urban125k WordsCompleted Back in middle school, Xie Zeyang met Shen Bingqing. Their names were almost the opposite of their natures: he was as cold as ice, while she burned bright as the sun. He could still vaguely recall every time they parted when they were young. At thirteen, beneath the lights at the entrance to an alley. She waved with a radiant smile and said to him, “See you tomorrow, class monitor!” At seventeen, on the beach on a midsummer night. She poked her head out of the tent, eyes crinkling as she called 23.3kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    The water flowing on the bluestone slabs is not just rainwater, but also the gentle warmth accumulated over time. The author transforms the resilience and forbearance of women into the ink spreading in the inkstone, writing about a breathtaking vitality in the seemingly mundane daily life. The unspoken thoughts hidden in the stitches will eventually be embroidered into a light that illuminates each other.

14. 14 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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    When everyone is lip-syncing, the only one singing live becomes the outlier. The author uses a barbed pen to puncture the glamorous bubble of the entertainment industry, and the protagonist's declaration, "I'm not a god of acting," is a sobering satire of this entertainment-obsessed era. In the stranglehold of capital and traffic, staying true to oneself is the most insane performance.

15. 15 疯 Mad Black Lotus: The Top Heiress Returns 疯批黑莲花：顶级财阀大小姐回归 Little Sunflower向日小葵花Modern Romance723k WordsOngoing [Unhinged Heroine + Strong Female Lead + 1vN + Face-Slapping + Powerful Tycoon Families + Feel-Good Revenge + All Kinds of Love Triangles + Men Competing for Her] The rating is low because the novel has only just started getting ratings!!! As the heir to a top tycoon family, she can do anything. Yet she can only watch as one “conqueror” after another takes over her body and uses it to beg those men for a scrap of their attention, stripping her of her dignity and status time and again. Now that s 8kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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    Should we all go see it?

16. 16 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed and independent, relying on no one and only wanting to be a noble woman.

17. 17 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds

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    Every step you take into this old house feels like stepping on the nerves of time. The author uses somber, damp language to transform each room into a breathing, terrifying vessel. When the ancient mirror reflects images that shouldn't exist, when an extra step inexplicably appears on the stairs—the most terrifying thing is never ghosts or monsters, but the maggots crawling out from the depths of human nature.

18. 18 与 Parting with You (Bad Ending) 与君别（be） Feng Bai逢白Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Parting from You (Bad Ending) 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm having a reading slump, but I highly recommend this book! It's so good!

19. 19 暴 The Tyrant's Consort Wants to Escape 暴君男妃要逃跑 Glowing Firefly发光萤火虫10k WordsCompleted In the second year of becoming the tyrant’s male consort, he ordered me to bear him a child. “Only my older brother can bear my child.” After that, he tried every way he could think of to wear me down. “Looks like I haven’t been trying hard enough!” But I was on the verge of death. The ridiculous thing was that the man who had once taken me by force now had tears streaming down his face. 56Reads—Score10514d adds
20. 20 为 For My Brother 为兄 Leaning Against a Tall Tower困倚危楼Two Male Leads224k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Historical Setting + Older Man/Younger Man + Angsty Romance + 1v1 Happy Ending] [Demonic Handsome Top vs. Righteous Young Bottom] Xu Feng stood up for the helpless and fought for justice, only to have his martial arts crippled and suffer all manner of abuse at the hands of He Tingzhou, the master of the Blissful Palace. After escaping, he met Zhou Yan, a warm and witty man. The two agreed to roam the martial world together, and Xu Feng gradually came to depend more and more on 6.1kReads9.4Score1.1k14d adds
21. 21 将 General, Stop Torturing Me. Your Wife Is Gone 将军别虐了，夫人没了 The Enormous Dragon Butt and Lin硕大无比的龙屁屁和林Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted General, stop tormenting her. Your wife is gone. 1.4kReads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 误 Imprisoned by a Mistaken Favor 误恩囚 The Deer and the Rabbit鹿与兔Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Mutual Devotion + Angsty Romance + Physical Abuse + Alternate World + Unequal Status + Happy Ending] [Not for Bottom-Leading Fans] Synopsis: After an accident, Ning Huairu, the young lady of Wangyue Manor, saves Wen Jinchuan, who has been poisoned. When he wakes, however, he mistakenly believes that Shiqi (Ning Huaizhi) saved him. And so he begins to indulge and favor Shiqi. He forgives Shiqi's methods, his cruelty, and his selfishness. Having never received such affection befo 4.7kReads9.1Score32014d adds
23. 23 曾 I Once Hoped to Grow Old with You 曾盼与君共白首 Wen Mo问墨Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an ancient setting + unrequited love + tragic romance, everyone gets a bad ending] There are a few fantastical elements After Ye Chu is “betrayed” by the companion she trusted most, she falls off a cliff and transmigrates. Given another chance at life, all she asks is to be true to her country and to herself. But someone tells her, “A Chu, if there’s a next life, I want us to be an ordinary married couple. I want us to grow old together, our hair turning white, and see our c 3Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 古 A Little Angst in an Ancient-Style Tragedy 古风be浅浅虐（古言） Wild Crane Returns to the Mountains野鹤归山Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted A Lightly Angsty Historical Romance with a Tragic Ending 1Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 惊 Shocking! The Secret Identity Big Shot Takes the White Lotus Down From Every Angle 惊！马甲大佬她对白莲花横踢竖卷 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Publishing deal signed] [Satisfying revenge, lighthearted comedy, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, a quirky and formidable mercenary boss VS a principled young heir from Beijing’s elite circles, devoted heroine] At their first meeting, Shu Lan shoots Lu Jinhan and leaves him badly wounded. She chases him all the way back to China, then becomes an ordinary university student. He runs, she chases; he has nowhere to hide. She’s the world’s number-one mercenary king! She’s a foun 56kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds

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    The newcomer, mocked for his "skinny arms and legs," turned around and killed ten elite mercenaries with a hair tie, snatching the bounty before his employer's jaw dropped in astonishment: "Call me boss, or I'll give you half a penny."

26. 26 闪 Flash-Married to the CEO: Please Restrain Yourself 闪婚总裁请节制 Ning Xiaotang宁小棠Modern Romance727k WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé hooks up with her own sister. Furious, she turns around and marries the domineering, cold-hearted CEO rumored to be a devil. She thinks it’s just a loveless transaction, a fake marriage to fool everyone. But unexpectedly, he treats her with tender affection, fiercely protects her and takes her side, brutally puts the scummy man and woman in their place, and does everything he can to get her pregnant. Bewildered, she says, “Mr. He, our marriage is only for th 2.9kReads9.3Score33614d adds

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    The story is full of twists and turns, and it's worth recommending.

27. 27 六 A Six-Year-Old Little Sister, Delivered Free and Extra Sweet 六岁妹妹包邮包甜 Zi Yin梓胤Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Adored by Everyone + Sweet Romance + Secret Identity + Past and Present Lives] Le Xuan, a wild little country girl, survived by eating at one household after another, and every family looked down on her. One day, a young man as ethereal as an immortal came from the city. His name was Shen Yi, and he took her home. After a nightmare awakened one of Xuan Bao's special talents, the six-year-old girl proved a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She completely won over the hearts of t 12.6kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds

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    Help! A six-year-old little girl is doted on by seven older brothers, and her quest to avenge her enemies and bring glory to her country is incredibly satisfying! A wild little girl from the countryside survives on the charity of others, despised by the entire village 😭 Then a handsome, ethereal older brother from the city takes her home, awakening her talents in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The entire Shen family spoils her rotten ✨ She's pampered by everyone in the family, and even relatives from the countryside come to bask in her glow. The little girl is busy being cute, pampered, avenging her enemies, and bringing glory to her country, with a ton of secret identities—it's incredibly satisfying! 💥 Doted on by seven brothers, super sweet, secret identities, past and present lives, the story is filled with the sweetest of all, the revenge plot is incredibly satisfying, and the patriotism is off the charts. You'll cry and feel incredibly satisfied—you'll regret it if you don't read it! #NovelRecommendation #DotedOnly #Sweet #SecretIdentity #SatisfyingRead

28. 28 满 Snow Falls Over Huahua City 满城浣花雪 Xue Bu Huo雪不惑Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, the Han family was framed by the Su family and met with ruin. The Han father and son fled to the capital in search of a way forward. After a series of twists and turns, they happened upon the only son of the powerful Shangguan family and saved his life. The Shangguan family treated them like close kin, even changing their surnames and names and entering them into the Shangguan family genealogy. In the 251st year of the Jing era, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the dynasty seemed 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    At first, the female lead overcame her reserve to express her love, but the male lead hesitated. Later, when the male lead wanted to start over, the female lead was resolute; even though his days were numbered, she simply didn't love him anymore. She didn't pity the male lead or fall in love with him again.

29. 29 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds

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    When the urban soul encounters Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, even breathing becomes imbued with the poetic beauty of wind, flowers, snow, and moon. The author, with words imbued with the fragrance of tea, weaves redemption and growth into every wisp of cloud. Those seemingly accidental encounters are actually foreshadowings planted by fate—in Yunnan, someone is waiting to complete you.

30. 30 皇 Imperial Noble Consort 皇贵妃 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Forced possession / the pursuit of a wife after losing her / angst (avoid if you dislike these) / avoid if you're a heroine stan / weak heroine / both leads are virgins According to the official history of Tianzhao, Noble Consort Chen, of the Jiang clan, shared a deep bond with Emperor Tianzhao and had once saved his life. She enjoyed his favor for many years without losing it. In the first year of Tianzhao, she was made Noble Consort Chen. The following year, she gave birth to the Crown Prince 17.8kReads8.9Score94614d adds

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    As I walked all the way to the position of Imperial Noble Consort, I looked back and realized that I was no longer the person I used to be.

31. 31 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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    Family, this is so crazy, I really recommend watching it.

32. 32 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds

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    📢 **[Recommendation] High-Intensity Angst Warning! *Bone-Deep Love*—She falls into the abyss, he personally hands her the knife. In this slow, agonizing torture in the name of love, who will go mad first?** 💔 **Title**: *Bone-Deep Love* 💔 **Author**: Qi Laoyou (Tan Xi) 💔 **Tags**: Wealthy Family Abusive Romance | Revenge and Scum-Slaying | Ultimate Redemption | For Fans of Bad Ending Aesthetics

33. 33 锁 Locked in the Spring Night 锁春宵 Banana Pizza香蕉披萨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + mutually faithful] In her previous life, Su Qingyu had been married for three years without ever consummating the marriage. Then her cousin suddenly appeared before her with a child, and Su Qingyu finally learned that the man wasn't impotent. He just couldn't perform with her. Her cousin stripped off Su Qingyu's face, took her place as the legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, and became the matriarch of the S 32.8kReads9.3Score5.5k14d adds

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    Rebirth and revenge novel, so good you won't be able to stop reading!

34. 34 最 The Royal Family Is Truly Heartless 最是皇室无情人 Xia Xiaoli夏小礼Ancient Romance50k WordsCompleted For generations, the Mu family had loyally served the country. In the end, their entire clan was sentenced to execution. The official presiding over the execution was her husband, the most brilliant and extraordinary of the Great Jing Kingdom's Third Princes. Then she awoke to the truth: The man she loved was a member of the royal family, the most heartless people in the world... 621Reads7.0Score11914d adds

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    An old saying, and not about being love-struck.

35. 35 一 One Man, One Minister 一人臣 All of You, Get Out of My Sight都给朕退下Ancient Romance88k WordsCompleted In everyone’s eyes, Ji Ya was a brutal, debauched empress. To the great general Mo Lengzun, she was also a scheming, selfish, and sinister villain! But none of them knew she was terminally ill and had little time left... Everything she did was for the people of Donghao. Even as she died, everyone still hated her... 245Reads8.8Score—14d adds
36. 36 流 Exiled, the Little Divine Doctor Saves the Entire Duke's Household 流放，神医小娇妻救了国公府满门 Wu Bai Wan伍佰豌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Space + Female Doctor + Strong Heroine + Satisfying Read + Taking Down Scumbags + Building Wealth + The Whole Family Exiled and Fleeing Famine, Capable Heroine with Space as Support] A military doctor transmigrates to ancient times and, on the very day she arrives, marries Mo Jiuyue, a great hero from the history books. According to historical records, the Mo family was renowned for its loyalty, yet their achievements aroused the emperor’s suspicion. On the second day of the newlyweds’ marriage 88kReads9.4Score80.9k14d adds

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    Strong female lead 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

37. 37 一 Years of Palace Life in a Frosted-Sugar Hairpin 一簪糖霜里的深宫流年 Joy in the Everyday日以媮樂Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Years in the Deep Palace, Frosted with Sugar from a Hairpin 2Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 隔 Rain and Mist Across the Shore, Locking Away Longing 隔岸烟雨锁牵挂 Joy in the Everyday日以媮樂Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Rain and Mist Across the River, Locking Away Longing —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 长 There Was Once a Young Man in Chang'an ("A Thousand Miles of High Towers, Untouched by Wind or Snow") 长安曾有少年郎（“高台千里，勿沾风雪”） A Sen阿森Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Revenge and court intrigue + childhood sweethearts + tragic palace romance + maximum angst] [Loyal young general VS coldhearted heiress bent on revenge VS gentle, devoted emperor. A tangled love between three people, with heartbreak that cuts to the bone] Qing Ru'an's life was buried beneath the fire that raged through the snowstorm that year. Her entire family was slaughtered, both her parents were gone, and the Qing family, the richest in Zizhou, was reduced to ruins overnight. The once-proud 3.3kReads9.4Score78414d adds

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    I highly recommend watching it; it's a must-see for anyone who likes historical romance novels.

40. 40 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 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds
41. 41 风 A Beauty That Outshines the Nation 风华倾国 Young Master Tang唐家小主Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was the last princess of Mengxia. Ten years later, she is the foremost female grand preceptor of the Liuli Kingdom. In enemy territory, she makes careful moves, stirring up turmoil at court behind the scenes with her own hands, all to avenge a hatred that has cut deep! She had planned for everything, but his arrival was the one thing she never expected! He is the famed God of War, admired by women everywhere, yet he falls for her at first sight. Their encounter seems ordained 222Reads9.4Score3214d adds

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    Not a love-struck fool; she'll turn back without hesitation, showing no mercy. (Classical Chinese angst, tragic ending)

42. 42 燕 Where the Swallows Return, We Must Not Meet Again 燕归处，莫相逢 Mi Yuwangtu靡御忘荼Ancient Romance52k WordsCompleted Her name was Jun Mo. She had spent her life on horseback and on the battlefield, battle-hardened, bold, and arrogant. He was the person she loved most, and her only weakness. She feared he might get hurt if she so much as held him in her palm, and feared he might melt if she kept him in her mouth. But a weakness is itself a poisoned blade. At first, the pain is not fatal. In the end, the fatal wound no longer hurts. No one knew that later, amid the bitter winter snow, some people were only acti 315Reads8.7Score—14d adds
43. 43 上 Shangguan! 上官！ Jian Qiu'an见秋安Eastern Fantasy34k WordsOngoing To love without obsession, to be detached but not heartless: that is freedom. A single stroke of the brush, a flash of brilliance, ink staining the clear waters: that is Shangguan. Watch as Shangguan Qinghong faces three trials of family, love, and friendship, and awakens to the Dao of freedom! —Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 上 Shangguan Yan Reborn: Transmigrating Through CrossFire 上官燕重生之穿越火线 Ming Ying of the Ice God Palace冰神宫的明英Sports397k WordsOngoing After falling off a cliff, Sword God Shangguan Yan is reborn as an esports reject. Drawing on the keen senses he had in his previous life, he reads his opponents’ positions by sound, only to be repeatedly suspected of cheating. At the global finals, he shoots through the smoke and lands a headshot, stunning the crowd. “I’m just locating them by sound.” After the match, he declares, “Given a second life, I’ll settle the debts of my past life, one bullet at a time.” 1Reads7.4Score—14d adds
45. 45 见 A Happy Ending for Every Character in Seeing Spring 见春天全角色he同人结局 Dreams Faint as Smoke梦浅如烟Modern Romance202k WordsOngoing Wei Qingyue, we’ll meet in spring, won’t we? Synopsis: Apart from the letter at the very beginning of this book, the story starts over from the morning after Wei Qingyue turns into a leaf and wakes up to find it was all a dream. There’s no angst at all, so read with peace of mind. Also, every character gets a happy ending, with nothing made up and no glaring plot holes. This book will make up for every regret and leave no character behind. If you have any good suggestions, please share them. Th 810Reads8.9Score20914d adds

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    It's really good, but who understands angst?

46. 46 见 Seeing Spring 见春天 Ling Min凌忞6k WordsCompleted See Springtime 312Reads—Score2014d adds
47. 47 天EN Heavenly Domain Alchemy Sovereign 天域丹尊 Crescent Moon, Bent Bow新月弯弓Eastern Fantasy12.3M WordsOngoing A legendary Pill Emperor returns to the age of fifteen. In this life, he will not only make up for every regret from his previous life, but also attain the supreme heights of martial arts! Comparing cultivation techniques? Every one of my underlings has a divine-grade technique. Comparing pills? I use my top-grade pills to feed the dogs. Geniuses? Every genius who crosses my path is doomed to be crushed! Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will die! 28.1kReads8.6Score1.5k14d adds
48. 48 爱 Love Came to Him 爱情，他来过 Flower Shadow花影子Modern Romance678k WordsCompleted Xia Yue had a secret crush on Xu Ningshen for seven years, only to get this in return: “I never said I liked you.” As people all around her looked at her with scorn, Shao Linghui appeared before Xia Yue. He gave her all the dignity she deserved, only to push her into the abyss once again. Years later, Xia Yue thought that at least there had been love between her and Shao Linghui, and that was enough. This story is a little angsty. The heroine is beautiful, strong, and tragic; the hero's characte 505Reads8.8Score10314d adds

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    The second book features a beautiful, strong, and tragic female protagonist.

49. 49 我 I Died in the Year He Hated Me Most 我死在了他最恨我的那一年 He Sees Qingmuchuan他见青木川11k WordsCompleted I died the year he hated me most. Unable to bear his hatred any longer, I chose to take my own life. When the funeral home handed my ashes to Nan Heting, he patted the urn and smiled for the first time that day. “It's too dirty. She should have been reduced to dust!” He swept his hand, and the urn crashed to the floor. That's right. He thought I had caused the death of the woman he loved most. He had stayed by my side for years, all for this moment. He walked away, trampling my ashes, but before 20.5kReads—Score64114d adds

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    There is a male lead and a female lead.

50. 50 胆 Cowards, Stay Away: The Ultimate Tearjerker 胆小勿进，极致虐文 Who Stole My Lazy Sheep谁偷走了我的懒羊羊6k WordsCompleted Not for the faint of heart: an intensely heartbreaking novel. 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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