Modern-Day Heroine Travels to Ancient Times, Cooks for Her Father, and He Takes Her to Court 今穿古女主给父亲做饭然后父亲带去上朝

1. 51 团 Beloved by All: The Three-Year-Old Regent Wants to Retire 团宠：三岁摄政王想退休 Salty One Moment, Sweet the Next闲来咸去Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The lucky star Jiang Yueyao was reborn as the little princess of Prince Jing's manor, born with the ability to see the fortune surrounding others. Because of one remark from a holy monk, the newborn became the youngest regent in the history of the Qinglong Kingdom. Before she could even speak properly, the emperor was already carrying her to court, claiming that handling state affairs should start in infancy. Three years passed. The little girl got up earlier than the chickens and went to bed la 12.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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   The female protagonist, barely out of her mother's womb, became the youngest regent in the history of the Azure Dragon Kingdom. Even as an infant, barely able to speak, she was carried to the morning court sessions, ostensibly to teach state affairs from a young age. Three years passed, and this adorable little girl, waking earlier than the rooster and sleeping later than the dog, after careful consideration, submitted a memorial to the emperor the next day, bearing six large characters: she wished to retire to her hometown. [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

2. 52 苟 Biding My Time in the General's Manor 苟在将军府 w Ziwuw子乌Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xia Heng transmigrated into a romance novel she had once relentlessly mocked. Then she discovered that The lovesick heroine had a fortune at her fingertips! The unhinged hero had secured the throne! The background male character was unbeatable! And Xia Heng herself, a sacrificial extra who was supposed to die from the start, was constantly testing the limits of the main cast! Xia Heng: Thanks for asking. I just want to stay alive! 12.4kReads9.0Score97614d adds

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   Not the female lead, but the original female lead. It seems that after chapter 165 [laughs] the female lead invents instant noodles, and the original female lead takes some home to her father, an official. But her father snatches them all and takes them to the yamen (government office), even bringing eggs along without any instruction. The other officials are so angry they want to strangle him [laughs][laughs]

3. 53 吃EN Big Gossip! The Paralyzed Man Stood Up After Reading My Thoughts 吃大瓜！瘫子读我心声后站起来了 Slightly Shallow Dimples梨涡有点浅Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Gossip + mind reading + beloved by the whole family + household intrigue + palace intrigue + pocket dimension] Jian Ruonan transmigrated into a novel as its wicked female supporting character, the real heiress secretly switched at birth by a concubine in the marquis's household. The fake heiress was good at everything. Jian Ruonan could do nothing but eat and drink, making her the useless foil. Luckily, she bound herself to a gossip System. Every day, she could just lie flat and enjoy the gossi 40.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds

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   The modern-day heroine transmigrates to ancient times, cooks for her father, and then he takes her to court with his family. I recently discovered two amazing ancient romance novels! The heroine in "The Beloved Young Lady of the Jiang Family Knows Immortal Magic" will definitely catch your eye, and "Read My Heart, the Emperor and Crown Prince Undergo Blood Tests on the Spot" is also incredibly captivating. The male lead is cunning and a pillar of the state, though his loyalty to his family is somewhat hurtful. Fortunately, he's genuinely devoted to the heroine. This complex character is so compelling; I couldn't put it down!

4. 54 穿 Transmigrating to Conquer the Ancients with Food 穿越用美食征服古代人 Ru Yuyu如余余Two Male Leads222k WordsCompleted A sweet, capable little husband (the one who receives) and a doting, rugged hunter (the one who gives) A fluffy romance! A fluffy romance! Ye Zhiqiu transmigrates to ancient times. When he wakes up, he discovers that he's in the body of a boy who shares his name. This place is backward, and people don't have enough to eat or warm clothes to wear. Even their clothes are patched, and life is truly hard. To make sure they have enough to eat and wear, he rolls up his sleeves and starts cooking delic 267Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   🍀The first book perfectly matches the description. The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and, in order to clear the original owner's name, cooks for her elderly father every day and brings the food to the court. The aroma is so enticing that the court officials lose interest in politics and all want to taste it. Even the emperor is tempted [laughs]. 🍀③The female protagonist is a food blogger. Ever since she started making delicious food at home, her husband asks her every day: "What would you like to eat today, my lady?"

5. 55 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: A Food Blogger Builds a Fortune 穿越之美食博主在古代发家致富 Lin Family's Dou Xiao Dou林家豆小豆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Food blogger Jiang Yue transmigrates into the Jiang family, a household of farmers. The Jiangs are dirt poor, with barely enough to eat or wear, and life is truly hard. Fortunately, the family is warm and easygoing, sincere and kind to others. Jiang Yue decides to rely on her own skills to help the whole family prosper, starting with a little shop, moving on to a small restaurant, and eventually opening a grand restaurant, until they achieve financial freedom. P.S. A pure food-focused story, set 45.9kReads8.7Score2.2k14d adds

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   🍊🍊The female protagonist, Tang Zhujun, develops snacks at home, such as hawthorn slices and snail rice noodles, and has her family take them to court to share. Unexpectedly, she gains a huge fortune as a result and becomes a tycoon without even realizing it.

6. 56 新 On Her Wedding Night, the Prime Minister’s Wife Pulls Delicious Food from Her Bosom 新婚夜，丞相夫人从怀里掏出美食 The Pig Is Flying猪正在飞Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Shen Tiantian is a food blogger who transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the prime minister's wife. She thinks she can stop working hard and coast through life...but why is reality nothing like she imagined? This prime minister is so unreliable... “Madam, what are we eating today?” “Madam, I want ice cream.” “Madam, can we have hot pot today?” ...Wait a minute. Outside, the prime minister is as cold as ice and avoids women like the plague, so why is he like this at home? Is it really okay 315Reads8.2Score—14d adds
7. 57 穿 I Became the Bride Who Was Supposed to Bring Good Fortune to the Male Lead of an Imperial Exam Novel 穿成科举文男主的冲喜小娘子 Hehe Who Doesn't Want to Work Hard不想努力的禾禾Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + transmigrate into a book + farming + food + space + building wealth + one-on-one happy ending] This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't compare it to actual history!!!! Luo Xingyue transmigrates into a book as the cannon-fodder wife of the newly introduced chief counselor, who dies almost as soon as he appears. Gazing at the few bare, empty rooms before her, she takes a deep breath. If you want a good life, you have to work for it yourself. Other heroines transm 1.9kReads8.8Score16914d adds
8. 58 假 The Fake Heiress Falls on Hard Times? The Powerful Flock to Her Restaurant 假千金落魄？权贵挤满她酒楼 Also Known as Dui Dui别名怼怼Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted [Food + 1v1, mutually devoted, System missions, building a career, ensemble cast] (A quick heads-up: There are many couples in this story, so please steer clear if that's not your thing. It mixes romance with BL, so please steer clear if you dislike that. This is a light, wholesome food-themed romance with multiple pairings, and its overall tone is warm and cozy. It is not a strong-female-lead story, so please steer clear if that's not your thing.) Synopsis: ↓ Yun Zhiyue, the president of a ca 1.9kReads8.8Score19814d adds

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   This is highly recommended; the rating will likely continue to rise. The author is very active.

9. 59 团 The Beloved Little Sugar Baby of a Farmer's Family 团宠农家小糖宝 Leaves in the Wind风中的叶子Ancient Romance4.2M WordsCompleted The Su family finally had a daughter. And with her, their life of crushing poverty took a turn for the better! “Dad, I dug up a basket of big white radishes on the mountain.” The little girl, speaking in a childish voice, held out her basket to Old Su. Old Su: “...” His head started buzzing. How much silver could all these wild ginseng roots fetch? “Dad, I also picked a basket of mushrooms.” Old Su: “...” He swayed on his feet. How many grand mansions could all these lingzhi mushrooms buy? “Dad, 74.7kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds
10. 60 农 The Farmer's Eldest Daughter: My Cooking Grants Attributes 农女长姐：我做的美食能加属性 I Want to Be the Boss我要当霸霸Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Farming and Food + No Official Couple + Spatial Storage + Character Growth] Song Ning, a beautiful chef in the 21st century, died in a car accident and transmigrated into the body of Song Changning, a country girl with a tragic past. She has one disabled elder brother who failed the imperial exams, and three younger siblings: two little sisters and a little brother. Song Changning's motto: Whatever happens, we've got to live. First, let's make sure we can afford to eat, then we'll improve our l 175Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    🌸The female lead, now a modern woman, is an amazing cook! She uses modern techniques to prepare a sumptuous meal for her father, who, dressed in court attire, brings the food to the imperial court. The enticing aroma captivates the court officials; even the emperor himself picks up his chopsticks, yearning for a taste of this delicious delicacy.

11. 61 快 Quick Transmigration: The Villainess Role-Playing Plan 快穿：恶毒女配扮演计划 Bright Again and Again明明又明明Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Main story complete, bonus chapters ongoing Beautiful, ruthless heroine who’s a brilliant actress The heroine has a different character in every world One-on-one romance, male lead split into different fragments [Warning: The heroine is genuinely evil!] Jiang Xinlian was bound to a System and tasked with playing a vicious supporting female character. She was brimming with confidence. “Leave it to me!” After several worlds, another System asked the thoroughly troubled 086, “Why don’t you help you 50.7kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds

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    The woman in the house is beautiful but ruthless; she only ever loves herself!

12. 62 漂 A Stunning Beauty Hounded by an Obsessive Mad Dog in a Period Novel 漂亮美人在年代文被偏执疯狗缠上 Sanda Biscuit散打饼干Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [A calculating, self-serving heroine + an obsessive, possessive hero] Selfish, vain, materialistic, and always looking out for herself. And yet, countless people love her. In the original novel, Lin Luoxue is the heroine's sister, a cannon-fodder character who despises the poor and loves the rich, and juggles three men at once. Even after getting married, she's still unfaithful, and in the end, she dies while eloping with her lover. She's nasty, selfish, and plays with people's feelings while mo 58.8kReads8.8Score3.5k14d adds
13. 63 女 The Empress Throws Up During Court, and the Entire Court Searches for the Baby's Father 女帝上朝时孕吐，满朝野都在找孩子他爹 Mo Ruoli陌若离Ancient Romance762k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance, No Angst] The empress vomited during morning court, right in front of all her ministers. The harem’s peaceful order was shattered as everyone vowed to find out who had secretly seduced the emperor. The ministers went to great lengths to investigate and identify the child’s father. The whole world was searching for the father! The regent and the empress seemed to be growing closer, but they had never gotten along. Surely the regent couldn’t be t 174Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Bringing a child to court

14. 64 全 The Whole Palace Can Hear My Thoughts: Ninth Princess, I'm Spilling All the Tea! 全皇宫读我心，九公主我疯狂爆瓜 Dai Qingyi黛青衣Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Everyone can read minds + everyone's favorite + watching the drama unfold + entirely fictional setting] [No CP!! They're all just passing through!] Si Jing transmigrated. The good news: She transmigrated as a princess of the Dayue dynasty. The bad news: She was a fetus, and she and her mother consort had already been banished to the Cold Palace while she was still in the womb. Si Jing was born in the Cold Palace. Besides her birth mother, Consort Chen, sixteen other consorts treated her like th 242Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    5. Beautiful! From a palace maid bound by a death contract to a princess! 1. From a legitimate daughter cooking delicious food to a princess consort, and then to an empress!

15. 65 王 The Princess Consort's Cooking Is So Good, All of the Capital Begs Her to Open a Restaurant 王妃做菜太香了，全京城跪求开店 Li You Ning狸呦凝Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted As the only legitimate daughter of a century-old family of chefs, Jiang Yi received the baton from her father three days ago and formally became the new head of the Jiang family. She is determined to seek out rare ingredients from across the land and rediscover the flavors of long-lost dishes. She travels to the Great Yan kingdom with a time-traveling bracelet. While searching far and wide for ingredients, she unexpectedly meets a handsome man. She made the mistake of saving his life, and now he 727Reads6.9Score10214d adds

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    🌿The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and possesses unparalleled culinary skills, bringing a boon to her entire family's palates. 💫When she goes to the Shangchao Palace, the food there is often unpalatable, but she prepares a delicious meal for her father. While others struggle to eat, she and her father dine with great relish. The ministers, smelling the aroma, exclaim, "It's always better to have a daughter!"

16. 66 心 My Thoughts Were Exposed, and Somehow I Got Promoted to Lady Censor 心声泄露：竟升官成了女御史 A Masterpiece in Paint and Powder粉墨丹成Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Everyone Can Hear Her Thoughts + Transmigration Into a Book + Funny + Alternate Setting] Note: The person whose thoughts are being read cannot hear the heroine’s inner voice. Yun Niannian wakes up one morning to discover that she has transmigrated into a book, becoming a female official at court. She is attending the Great Chu Emperor’s birthday banquet alongside the ministers. Looking at Emperor Chu Xian, seated at the head of the hall with a beaming smile, Yun Niannian wears an odd expression 596Reads7.3Score—14d adds
17. 67 偷 After Hearing My Thoughts, the Female Lead Was Kicked Out 偷听我心声后，女主被扫地出门 Sima Yan, Who Loves Sled Dogs喜欢雪橇犬的司马炎Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Ye Chenxi transmigrated into a book. She became the Ye family’s biological daughter, who had been lost outside the household, and learned that her entire family were cannon fodder in the story. She was the lowest of the low, too: on her third day back at the manor, she would drown. Looking at her whole family of doomed extras, Ye Chenxi ranted furiously in her heart. [Father, you dote on the heroine, but she repays you by putting family loyalty above all else, framing you for treason, and gettin 3.1kReads8.9Score31614d adds
18. 68 边 The Borderlands' Little Cook: General, Care for a Hot Bowl of Soup? 边关小厨娘：将军来碗热汤？ Purehearted Little Rabbit Chick纯情小兔鸡Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Happy ending + exile + food + business management + guarding the border with a young general + devoted to each other] Modern food blogger Lin Weiwei travels into the body of a woman in ancient times and becomes the daughter of a disgraced official, exiled to the frontier. The frontier is cold and harsh? No problem, her cooking will help. Fragrant, steaming lamb offal soup, scallion pancakes, braised snacks, and grilled lamb skewers... She’ll use modern food to cheer on the frontier soldiers! Wh 715Reads7.1Score10014d adds
19. 69 囤 I Stocked My Fridge and Transmigrated into a Book, Then Married the Fiercest Chief Minister 囤满冰箱穿书，我嫁了最猛首辅 Mu Qiao Qiao木乔乔Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One, and the Heroine Is the Original Owner of Her Body, While the Hero Has Not Been Reborn] Wen Nuannuan recently discovered that her refrigerator was malfunctioning: any food she ate would automatically replenish itself! Thinking she was about to strike it rich, Wen Nuannuan did everything she could to stuff the refrigerator full. But the very next day, she transmigrated into a book in spectacularly disastrous fa 61.1kReads9.0Score6.5k14d adds

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    The female lead loves food and enjoys cooking. She even has a self-refilling refrigerator. As the male lead's "sister," she'll undoubtedly be dutiful and diligent in caring for his three younger brothers, quietly clinging to his leg. Even if she doesn't achieve great things, she'll still deserve some credit for her hard work. Given her shared hardships and sensible nature, it's not impossible that Leng Xiao might generously grant her an estate and countless riches for her retirement—just thinking about it makes her happy. She resolutely refuses to be like Wen Nuan in the original story, blocking the male lead's romantic pursuits and offering herself up as a sacrifice! So many beautiful women from good families and with excellent looks haven't been able to capture Leng Xiao's heart; Wen Nuan is very self-aware and only wants her idyllic rural life. In modern times, her only concern is her grandparents. Although she doesn't know why she came to this ancient world, as long as she survives, maybe one day she'll inexplicably return. Before returning, her first priority is to ensure her survival, and secondly, to live happily and comfortably. A brave modern working woman, unafraid of difficulties!

20. 70 芜 Woohoo! After the Palace Maid's Mind Is Read, Everyone Joins in the Gossip 芜湖！宫女被读心后，全员吃瓜 Salted Fish Stewed in Clear Water清水炖咸鱼Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted [Everyone can hear thoughts + System dishes the dirt + brainless power fantasy] After Shen Shangyan dies, she gets a new life as a little palace maid, determined to work hard... scratch that, she’s just diligently doing her job as a servant. Luckily, the transmigration god gave her a golden finger: a gossip System, so she can still hear all the palace rumors! In the Imperial Kitchen, two elderly matrons are fighting over deer penis! Shen Shangyan: ! She perks up her ears to listen to the gossip. 1.7kReads8.8Score18214d adds
21. 71 美 Gourmet: My Maxed-Out Cooking Skills Are Only for a Quiet Street Stall 美食：满级厨艺的我只想安静出摊 The Storyteller讲故事的人Urban775k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now available] (The protagonist never shows off. He's mild-mannered, humble, and hardworking. There is a female lead. Please don't read if that's not your thing, thanks.) A quiet, laid-back story about everyday food and cooking. The System is even lazier than the protagonist (it just lends a hand, it doesn't take charge). Xia Yu is a foodie who graduated from college not long ago. His dream is to be a lazy slacker. Then one day, a System drops out of nowhere 6.9kReads8.7Score46614d adds
22. 72 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24.3kReads9.1Score2k14d adds

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    Hilarious time-travel romance novel set in ancient times, featuring family, country, and revenge against villains. ① A hilarious mind-reading and gossip-eating system: a prince overhears the prince's thoughts and is furious, laughing from beginning to end. ② A goddess doctor is buried in a coffin and discovers that the prince can still be saved, a sweet and funny story. ③ A goddess doctor is reborn in a coffin, picking up handsome men to take revenge, punish villains, and build her career, enjoying a smooth and satisfying journey.

23. 73 异 The Otherworld's Gourmet King 异界的美食天王 Oily Gurgle油油咕叽Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted [Food + System] An ordinary chef is brought to the Continent of Gods and Demons, where he runs a restaurant that’s anything but ordinary. The food here can’t be found anywhere else, yet people from every corner of the continent can make their way to this restaurant. This world has magic, battle qi, cultivators, and charlatans. I, Chen Mo, just want to be an ordinary chef, winning every customer’s heart with the Chinese cuisine they can’t get in this other world. [Some characters in this book may 106Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    [Top Post][Please Follow] Long Ji is here! 1️⃣ The female lead travels from ancient times to the present and is a great cook. Her father goes to court and tells the emperor he's dizzy from hunger and wants to eat. [Thinking] The first meal she eats is Mao Xue Wang (a spicy Sichuan dish), the second is spicy crayfish, and the third is fish. Every time it's delicious, and even the emperor tries it. [Eating melon emoji] 2️⃣ The female lead makes food for the male lead and discusses it with the officials in front of court. Then Duke Xiao arrives, and before he can finish speaking, he snatches the food away. [Laughing and crying emoji] The male lead is so pitiful; even his braised pork is gone! Hahaha. [Smirking emoji]

24. 74 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
25. 75 我 I'm the Head Cook at the Number One Sect 我在第一宗门做煮饭大妈 Going to Sleep睡觉了Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [No romance + mother-daughter dual storyline + everyday cultivation + lighthearted plot] Lin Shuzhen is a wonderful cook, but a great drought has left the land barren and the harvest ruined. To save herself and her daughter, Lin Shuzhen tears up the ancestral talisman of protection. It was passed down from her great-great-grandmother, and protects women, but not men. Her mother told her that many years ago, an immortal was traveling through the mortal world when he hit a bottleneck in his cultiv 1.5kReads7.1Score24914d adds

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    ✨This is also a food novel, but it features immortal cuisine. Lin Shuzhen is a widow who supports herself and her daughter with her excellent cooking skills. However, due to a severe drought, she has no choice but to tear up her ancestral peace talisman. Unexpectedly, she becomes the canteen aunt of the number one sect in the cultivation world.

26. 76 文 The Officials Hear My Thoughts: I’m Just Here for the Gossip 文武百官听我心声：我只管吃瓜 Abalone Stewed with Free-Range Chicken鲍鱼炖土鸡Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted The animated series "Nono's Gossip Journal: Laughing All the Way in the Capital," Seasons 1 and 2, is now available. [Everyone Can Hear Her Thoughts] [Silly Humor] [Gossip] [Taking It Easy] [Comedy] Wei Yinuo transmigrates into the ancient past and into the family of a powerful official. Her parents are devoted to each other, and her siblings get along well. She lives a carefree life of luxury, enjoying gossip whenever she has the chance. She plans to stay happy like this forever, but then one d 14.9kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds

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    The officials who arrived at court early noticed a salted fish figurine on the emperor's dragon throne. Later, all the officials discovered it. Guess what? The emperor not only used it as a backrest, but also frequently held it while listening to the ministers' petitions. Everyone was completely astonished.

27. 77 农 The Farmhouse Cook: Her Built-In Shop Amazes the Entire Dynasty 农家厨娘：自带商店惊艳全朝 Tea September茶九月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Also known as: The Farmhouse Chef: Her Shop Amazes the Entire Dynasty] (Historical romance + sweet romance + food + fleeing famine + adorable child + satisfying read + building a fortune) (A warm family with no troublesome relatives, so enjoy without worry) Jiang Qingqing transmigrates from the 21st century to an impoverished ancient era, where life is incredibly hard. Luckily, she has an adorable little one, a loving family who dote on her, and an all-purpose magical shop! With her 1.1kReads8.9Score10314d adds

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    🌸Dreams travel through books, lingering in our ears—let me recommend some books for you! ✨️① Tang Zhujun transmigrated, 💢 and was tricked right from the start, but luckily escaped danger. 🌾 Looking at her impoverished home, she rolled up her sleeves and cooked, and her elderly father brought her a lunchbox 🍱 as an extra meal on his way to court, whetting the appetites of countless people 🍯 ✨️② Jiang Qingqing transmigrated, 🍃 and started with an R-rated storyline, then she and her whole family ran away overnight. 🍁 Relying on her excellent cooking skills, she led her family to a good life 🍢

28. 78 小 The Little Princess Was Smuggled into Court, and the Emperor Heard Her Thoughts 小奶团被偷带上朝，皇帝听到心声 An Ran安然Ancient Romance244k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi transmigrated into a book, landing in a story where everyone dotes on the heroine as a doomed supporting character. She was the eldest daughter of the Protector Duke’s household, but was destined to be cast out at birth, suffer endless abuse and humiliation, and die a miserable death. Jiang Zhi: No way! Absolutely not! I can’t take even a little hardship! Jiang Zhi mustered every ounce of strength she had to call for help, and the Protector Duke, who heard her thoughts, saved her. Afte 2.3kReads8.7Score32514d adds
29. 79 将 The General's Wife Goes All Out, Leaving the Enemy in Tears 将军夫人操作太飙，敌军全部泪飘 Chaotic Jade乱玉Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A radiant, spirited woman army medic × a rugged, steady general] [Married first, love later + sweet romance + medical skills + adorable baby] Li Qingshu had been single her entire life, and at an age when most people had settled down, she transmigrated and immediately found herself with a man. He was handsome, fit, responsible, and a general to boot. Since she’d never even held a man’s hand in her modern life, Li Qingshu decided to give this marriage-first, love-later arrangement a try. If they 8.5kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    🌿This is a masterpiece! Click on this book📚 and read straight to the end! The female lead has an adorable child on her left and a handsome man on her right, and her medical skills are absolutely amazing—I could watch those scenes 100 times over! I couldn't stop reading, even staying up all night to keep going! This is so captivating!

30. 80 穿 Transmigrated to the Modern Era to Raise a Child 穿到现代养娃 Zhiyang栀阳Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] To escape an arranged marriage, Shen Yin, the daughter of the Prime Minister, jumped into the water in protest. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a bizarre world. She was naked and lying in a white vat. Just as she thought she was dead, someone told her she had a child, a husband, and more. She had to take a moment to process it. 1.7kReads9.2Score17514d adds

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    Look at my recommendation time! 😍 A must-read! 💋💋 This is my first recommendation; it's always a different kind of delight. The story is heartwarming and cheerful, and the author perfectly captures the idea that food can heal everything through the characters.

31. 81 开 Exiled from the Start? With My Cooking Skills, the World Is Mine 开局流放？厨艺在手，天下我有 Explosively Fried Meatballs狂炸小肉丸Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Exile + Food + Farming + Business + Rugged Hero] Exiled from the start, with her biological father missing? Song Yuzhi has just won the National Cooking Championship when she transmigrates into the body of a frail, foolish young girl in ancient times. She rolls up her sleeves and uses her extraordinary cooking skills to build a good life, even in exile! She also has a handsome hunter for a husband. He's a man of few words, but dependable wherever he goes, and he treats her like his most preciou 3.5kReads8.6Score51714d adds

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    🍁🍁Firstly, the Imperial Academy's canteen had always been disliked for its smoky and unpleasant atmosphere. Until one day, a new cook arrived, and a variety of delicious dishes emerged, attracting not only students but also countless gourmets. "My son," the emperor said, "I've heard the Imperial Academy's canteen is delicious, but it's not open to the public. Perhaps I could take a part-time job as its principal?"

32. 82 我 A Cute Little Child from Ancient Times Has Come to Live in My House 我的房子里来了个古代小萌娃 Mi Xiaoxian米小仙Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical farming romance, pen pals across time meet in person, focused on everyday family life, few nasty characters, no clichéd foraging in the mountains, both leads are each other's first and only.] Su Wanwan's house became a pocket space for Yue'er, an adorable child in ancient times. The whole situation left her a little dazed from the start. But that was no problem. She quickly got in touch with the little girl's father, Shen Yuan, through Yue'er. She sold modern goods in exchange for an 3.5kReads9.3Score54114d adds

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    This is the book; the food the female lead cooks smells amazing.

33. 83 农 Delicious Country Cooking: The Little Chef Is Beautiful and Adorable 农门佳肴：小厨娘她美又娇 Tong Xijun童夕君Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Farming + Food + Mutual Devotion] Shen Jiayao, a young chef in her previous life, didn't let her skills go to waste after she transmigrated to a small mountain village. Life in the village was hard, but her father doted on her, her mother loved her, and her older brother protected her. Most importantly, she had a childhood sweetheart who'd grown up alongside her. When he became an official one day and planned to marry a noblewoman, Shen Jiayao wielded her big ladle and knocked h 4.7kReads9.0Score56214d adds
34. 84 头 With a Chat Feed Over My Head, I’m the Richest in the Capital 头上顶弹幕，京城我最富 Li Qiaoqiao梨乔乔Ancient Romance799k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + transmigration into a book + System + everyone’s darling + sweet romance, one-on-one] Gu Niannian, a gossip-loving fun-seeker, transmigrates into an old-fashioned, melodramatic anthology novel. She becomes a minor passerby barely mentioned in the story, and is bound to a spoiler System. Every time she meets an important character, the System unlocks the corresponding plotline. What Gu Niannian does not know is that while she can enjoy the juicy plot twists involving important cha 5.4kReads9.0Score45714d adds

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    🌷Family, the first book is really good!💯 She's just a country girl, how could she possibly have the chance to meet the Fourth Prince? I really thought she was the female protagonist of a Mary Sue novel, where every man she picked up on the street was an emperor or prince.

35. 85 我 The Top Chef in a Culinary Wasteland 我在美食荒漠当第一厨娘 Little Sakura Never Drops Her Novel小樱不弃坑Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted Bai Qingwan, the owner of a private kitchen, was hit by a car while saving someone and transmigrated into the body of a farm girl with the same name in a fictional dynasty, whose surname was Yong. To her surprise, this place was a culinary wasteland that didn't even have soy sauce. Her family lived by the mountains and near the sea, yet what they ate was the sort of stuff even pigs wouldn't touch. Then she found herself bound to the Huaxia Cuisine System. To help her fulfill her mission of sprea 795Reads8.8Score10914d adds

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    🎋The female lead's father went to court and asked her to prepare his meal. The first day was spicy blood curd, the second day was spicy crayfish 🦞, the third day was boiled fish 🐟, and the fourth day (he had blisters on his lips) was plain porridge with side dishes and pig-shaped steamed buns [heart emoji]

36. 86 厨 With My Superb Cooking, I Blaze a Trail Through Ancient Times with Delicious Food 厨艺超高的我在古代用美食开道 You Have Short Arms, Fish你手短短鱼Ancient Romance741k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + alternate world + food + business + opening a shop + farming + golden finger] Food is the focus, with no awful family members and few unpleasant characters overall. * The heroine is neither foolish nor naive, and she's no lovesick fool. She's kind but not a pushover, and she keeps a clear head. The hero won't appear until the later chapters set in the capital. No palace or household intrigues, just plenty of delicious food! * An alternate-world setting! Some systems are based o 186Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    🌟Time Travel Romance✔ ①✨The female lead is a food blogger who travels to ancient times and uses her culinary skills to help her family become wealthy 👍👍 ②✨The female lead travels to ancient times and conquers the stomachs of the entire capital with her food ❤️❤️

37. 87 卷 Film and TV Crossover: The Queen of Productivity Is Back at It 【综影视】卷王她又开卷了 Taolao Liu饕老六Female-Channel Fanfiction2.4M WordsOngoing (Content warning: extremely slow burn, lots of domestic family life, 1v1 couples, strong female lead, the broken System can be ignored. If you dislike characters who overthink everything and sarcastic commentary, feel free to skip.) Wherever she goes, modern or ancient, Zhang Xueming always wins by working harder than everyone else. Don’t believe it? Come and outwork her! Broken System: My Host is a severe case of firepower anxiety, an extreme overthinker, and a suspicious, devious lunatic wh 2.5kReads6.9Score10014d adds

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    After transmigrating into the body of a villainous woman, she spends every day trying to redeem herself [heart][heart] I love reading this [cool][cool] The female lead transmigrates into the body of Tang Zhujun, a woman desperate to get married and obsessed with romance. After the female lead arrives, her father, who never brought food to court, starts bringing food to court. Every day, the food is different, including Mao Xuewang (a type of spicy snack), spicy crayfish, boiled fish, steamed buns... Her father is incredibly proud, saying, "It's all because my daughter messed around at home."

38. 88 拔 I Pulled Out My Son’s Pacifier. He Wailed, and I Laughed 拔儿子奶嘴，他哇哇哭我哈哈笑 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted Completed! ❗️ [Raising Kids + Adorable Children] The eldest daughter of the Gu family is married to an emperor, and her son is the crown prince. She had a winning hand, yet threw it all away by eloping with someone else. When Gu Nuo first transmigrated, she was holding a bowl of poison. The System told her she was about to poison her emperor husband and run away with her lover! What? Had she lost her mind and grown tired of living? Gu Nuo smashed the bowl. Worried that her plot to murder the emp 10.4kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds
39. 89 我 I Turn the Tide in the Cultivation World with My Cooking 我靠美食在修仙界逆风翻盘 Half a Durian半只榴莲Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Food + cultivation + slow-burn growth + lighthearted, witty style] [The heroine is clever and a bit of a goofball. The hero is obsessive and crazy, with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and a haughty streak.] Living in the apocalypse, Yu Guiwan had imagined all kinds of ways she might die, but never that she, a celebrated chef, would be poisoned to death by a pot of mushroom soup! Humiliated, she realized she had transmigrated. Even more humiliatingly, the moment she came back to life, her husband 2.7kReads8.9Score34514d adds
40. 90 意 After an Unexpected Pregnancy: Mr. Bo Is Truly Irresistible 意外怀孕后：薄总他真香了 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted (The print edition goes on sale across major platforms on May 10) [Both leads are each other's first and only] [Marriage Before Love] He was the eldest son of the immensely wealthy Bo family, hot-tempered, brooding, and not to be crossed. She was only the housekeeper's daughter. By a twist of fate, they spent one reckless night together, and she became pregnant. She became the well-behaved granddaughter-in-law of Old Madam Bo. She also became, in his eyes, a shameless woman after his money. Bo X 20.2kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
41. 91 权 Power and Favor in the Capital 权宠京华 June六月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Glory of Power in the Capital: The Glory of Power 3: The Glory of Power in the Capital, is now open for reservations on the Hongguo app. It premieres on April 30. Everyone says Yuwen Xiao, heir to Prince Su, is a cold-faced military commander with ruthless methods, and that he was born under a lonely star, destined never to find love. Everyone in the prince's residence was left dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to have no romantic ent 9.4kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    [Please follow] ① Just thinking about the "Mao Xue Wang" and "mini hot pot" that Tang Zhujun brought for her father to court makes me chuckle. Just imagine the smell—the aroma filling the entire court! [Smirk] This famously marriage-obsessed woman in the capital also has such culinary skills! [Please follow] ② Su Luoman believes that the aroma of meat is the most healing scent in the world, capable of making people forget all their troubles. And it's not just her opinion; all the guards, concubines, tigers, and wolves in the Zhaixing Tower are meat lovers. No wonder, the Prince of Su is poor, dirt poor!

42. 92 霍 Lord Huo Raises a Baby Online Every Day 霍爷每天在线养崽 Little Yunyun小小云云Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete!] [Having babies and raising them + marriage first, love later + devoted husband + both leads are each other's first] Everyone in their circle knew that Huo Zhanhan, the business tycoon and richest man in the capital, who avoided women and wore Buddhist prayer beads, had married because of a baby on the way! After the wedding... He became a full-time dad, raising the kids himself and looking after three at once. He even gave his prayer beads to his daughter as a toy. A business tyc 7.3kReads8.8Score53114d adds
43. 93 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds
44. 94 奶 Two-and-a-Half-Year-Old Nailer Is Forced to Rule the Realm 奶乐两岁半，被逼坐江山 Zi Yin梓胤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The three-year-old empress sat on the dragon throne and asked pitifully, “Do we get June 1 off?” The ministers were dumbfounded. What was June 1? Her father, who was ruling from behind the curtain, coaxed her, “No. Your Majesty, focus on court affairs and become a good emperor who works diligently and cares for the people.” The empress kept asking whether she could have June 1 off from the age of three until she was thirteen. Then she finally stopped. But a bigger question arose: “I’m not intere 1.2kReads9.2Score12314d adds

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    A two-year-old toddler reaches the pinnacle of life; women, strong and robust, lead armies, reproduce, and rule the world. Men, on the other hand, are generally weak, and few can even enter the court as officials. This is a matriarchal world. The Empress has many male favorites and has four sons and one daughter. The fifth princess is only seven years old, her power still immature; if the Empress were to suffer any mishap, it would likely cause great chaos.

45. 95 靠 Using My Cooking Skills to Put Meat on the Whole Family’s Table 靠厨艺让全家吃上肉 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted Food · pocket dimension · sweet romance Title: South Mountain Smoke Also known as: How I Used My Cooking to Put Meat on the Whole Family’s Table A cozy, sweet little story~ Companionship, growing together, and love that blossoms over time~ This story is set in a fictional world. Its place names, countries, and prices have no real-world equivalents. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. If you want an invincible heroine, please move along~ … Ahhh! The Heir of Prince Mingyang has finally returned 1.2kReads9.2Score16814d adds

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    🌸Modern-to-ancient heroine cooks for her father🌸 🥇The heir of the Prince of Mingyang has been betrothed, breaking the hearts of all the noble ladies in the capital. The betrothed is none other than the Prime Minister's newly found youngest daughter! Although… well, the Prime Minister's daughter's cooking is absolutely delicious! 🥈The heroine is practically a winner in life, her whole family are top scholars! She possesses superb medical and culinary skills! Her father even brings her cooking to court to show off to the assembled officials! … 📚This fairy recommends one that will surely suit your taste! 🏵

46. 96 灵 The Spirit Spring Diner: A Fierce Daughter-in-Law Raises a General 灵泉小饭馆：剽悍长媳养出个将军 Little Demon of the Mo Clan墨家小妖Ancient Romance124k WordsOngoing Jiang Niannian woke up to discover she had transmigrated into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder eldest daughter-in-law in a farming novel. Her family was about to have their restaurant and recipes stolen by the second branch of the family. Her husband was about to be plotted against and killed by them, and in the end, she would starve to death during a severe drought because she had no money to stock up on grain. Jiang Niannian grabbed a cleaver and got to work! The second branch wanted to stea 2Reads—Score12014d adds

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    ❤️So many delicious foods, even the neighbor's kid is drooling! It's so beautiful! Ancient food literature.

47. 97 隔 The Neighbor Next Door Keeps Sneaking Over at Night 隔壁邻居总是晚上偷偷过来 Purple Robe Eleven紫衣十一Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Fresh University Graduate ✖ Scheming, Devoted Heir to a Marquis's Estate + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + They Swap Worlds + Both Leads Transmigrate in Body + Heroine Comes into Her Own in the Second Half] Just after graduating from university, Lin Xiangxiang rented a one-bedroom apartment and discovered a small door built into the wall between her bedroom and the neighboring house. At first, she didn't think much of it. Little did she know that night she'd unexpectedly transmigrate in 14kReads9.1Score1k14d adds

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    🌿The female lead cooks for her father and brings it to court for dinner!!! 🌈Her rented small bedroom unexpectedly transports her to the study of Xie Beiheng, the heir of the Zhenbei Marquis of the Dayue Kingdom! 🔥Before Lin Xiangxiang can even figure out what's going on, Xie Beiheng already has a sword to her neck, "A spy from the Northern Rong?" ?? I…··… Back in modern times, Lin Xiangxiang discovers, what?! That cold and cunning heir of the Zhenbei Marquis is actually a short-lived ghost? Finally… that man says: Madam, come home with me and be the heir's wife, okay…

48. 98 蔓 Green Radish Vines (Two-Volume Set) 蔓蔓青萝（全两册） Zhuangzhuang桩桩Anime Fanfiction521k WordsCompleted Li Qingluo, the third daughter of the Right Chancellor of Ning, was born to a concubine and despised by the First Madam. She rarely dressed up, not wanting to draw attention, but quietly taught herself the guqin and cooking in private. By chance, Qingluo met the Fourth Prince, Zili. Graceful and gentle as jade, he regarded her as a kindred spirit, and the two shared an easy rapport. Liu Jue, heir to the title of Prince Anqing, was proud and domineering, and he and Qingluo clashed from the moment 6.8kReads9.4Score1.1k14d adds
49. 99 侯 The Marquis's Wife's Culinary Journal 侯夫人美食手札 Gu Yue顾悦Ancient Romance809k WordsCompleted A once-popular food blogger transmigrates to ancient times and conquers the land with all kinds of delicious dishes. From the countryside to the county seat, she goes from having nothing to owning a modest fortune. From being taken in to having every aspect of her life neatly arranged for her, she finds the whole thing a little embarrassing. Lin Yushi believes there’s no problem in this world that a good meal can’t solve. And if one meal isn’t enough, make it two. 852Reads8.5Score10414d adds

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    🌈Don't be lost in a reading slump, let me guide you! The female protagonist is a time traveler who hasn't forgotten her culinary skills. She cooks for her impoverished family every day, which her father then takes to court. Then, she accidentally makes everyone in the court crave her cooking.

50. 100 边 Su Jixiang, the Frontier Cook 边疆厨娘苏吉祥 Qin Qian Ruyi秦钱如意Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Food blogger Su Jixiang transmigrates into the body of a palace maid in the Cold Palace. What does palace intrigue have to do with a mere maid like her? She thought she could keep her head down and quietly survive until she turned twenty-five, when she'd be released from the palace to live like a wealthy woman. Little did she know the emperor would flee! As a remnant of the fallen emperor's court, Su Jixiang was bestowed upon a general guarding the border. The palace had one fewer Aunt Jixiang, 121Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The female lead cooked for her father so he could take the food to the imperial court. Her cooking captivated the court officials, who drooled every time they watched her father eat. The female lead's cooking was the most delicious food in the world; it was not only visually appealing and fragrant, but also incredibly tasty.

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