Book Recommendations, Please! Something Like The Xie Family's Short-Lived Ghost, with a Clever and Pure-hearted Female Lead! 求推书！类似《谢家的短命鬼》女主聪明且清！

1. 151 玉 The Jade Abyss Misstep: The Eldest Daughter’s Joyful Life 玉渊错:嫡女的快意人生 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Screen Adaptation Rights Sold] Xie Yuyuan had suffered a life so wretched it could move heaven and earth and make the gods weep. After she died, even the underworld refused to take her in. Now she was back. Those who had bullied her before would be repaid in kind, whether with gratitude or vengeance. No one was getting away. She never expected to lose her heart to a blind man. Blind or not, she accepted him! But who could have guessed that the blind man would suddenly transform into a handsome, 2.3kReads9.0Score72114d adds

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   Both of these books are by the same author, Xie Jia. Her works are all unique, featuring unconventional female protagonists. They're incredibly captivating, like watching a drama series—you can't stop! Both books are worthy of being adapted into film or television!

2. 152 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
3. 153 宫 A Rhapsody of Palace Flowers 宫花赋 Six-Eared Yuanyuan六耳圆圆Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense, trope-defying palace-intrigue drama + no love for the emperor + ensemble of women] Everyone has their own ambitions. I have no interest in fighting other women over a man. She was little Qing Luo, a girl who valued her life above all else. Abandoned by her parents as a child, she had wandered through hardship until she entered the Forbidden City, where she met the beautiful, gracious Yue Ren and the clever, perceptive Lü Zhu. At last, her wandering heart found a home. The three s 30.1kReads9.6Score4k14d adds
4. 154 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 130.4kReads9.5Score53k14d adds

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   These are all incredibly impressive; the female leads are all masters of metaphysics. They're also full of internal competition, and they're all stories about powerful female protagonists.

5. 155 当 When an Evil Cultivator Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Fake Heiress 当邪修穿成炮灰假千金 Gu Jiuru故久如Mystery500k WordsCompleted [Female-led story, with a male lead. If that's not your thing, don't read. Half supernatural, half cultivation, with little romance.] A genius heretic cultivator failed to overcome her tribulation and transmigrated to the modern world, where spiritual energy was scarce, charlatans ran rampant, and sinister forces were everywhere. Rong Yi: “Isn't this the perfect place for me to practice cultivation?” To absorb baleful energy and restore her cultivation, she casually took care of one supernatural 15.2kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds
6. 156 偷 Steal from the Imperial Palace to Raise the Prince: Anyone in My Way Dies 偷皇宫养皇子，谁挡路谁就死 Yang Xiuxiu扬岫岫Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Thieving Maid ✖️ Prince of the Cold Palace] Two equally formidable leads, fiercely protective, raising him first, then fighting for power After dying, Shan Zhi transmigrates and is reborn in the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, Si Huaizheng is hoping she’ll die. Not the best start. … She hadn’t really planned on looking after him. But he calls her big sister… What can she do? Since she’s here, she might as well make a go of it. She can only take him along for the ride~ ❗Before she 54.2kReads9.4Score8.5k14d adds

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   These are mostly sober female protagonists.

7. 157 折 Breaking Your Heart 折君 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Serious drama + healing one another + marriage before love + one partner for life + revenge) After transmigrating fifteen years ago, Yan Hui thought she could live as a contented layabout in a world especially harsh toward women, then marry a good man, support him, and raise their children. But when her parents suddenly died, she and her younger brother became dependent on relatives. For her brother’s future, she had no choice but to make plans for herself while living under someone else’s ro 12.1kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
8. 158 上 Spring Affairs in the Capital 上京春事 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Ning Chaoyang rises to become a fourth-rank female official, yet still can’t escape the fate of being traded into a political marriage. She decides to take in a lover to fight back. He must be lowborn, handsome, and preferably too frail to look after himself. She glances to the side and spots a charming young doctor in white. 5.5kReads9.3Score85514d adds
9. 159 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
10. 160 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds
11. 161 教 I Can't Tame Him, So the Tyrannical Official Raises Someone Else's Little Sister Until He Goes Mad 教不乖，佞臣替人养妹被逼疯 Don't Touch My Soft Persimmon别碰我的软柿子Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted [Completed. Traditional historical romance + a disgraced, murderous eunuch wielding immense imperial power + a pitiful girl dependent on others + two people with more schemes than you can count] The young general was a wolf fighting on the battlefield, with a soft, fair little rabbit sister tucked away at home, tempting everyone who saw her. When the general died in battle, the frivolous, lecherous nobles raided the rabbit's burrow. Before they could even get a taste, Xie Kan, the chief eunuch o 4.6kReads8.9Score61314d adds
12. 162 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score11414d adds
13. 163 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 77.1kReads9.5Score7.9k14d adds
14. 164 无 The Heartless Dao Senior Sister Ran Away While Pregnant 无情道师姐揣孕肚后跑了 White Crane Grass白鹤草Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Li Yao was chosen, because of her unusual constitution, to be the future wife of Xiting Zhi, a prodigy at catching demons. An ordinary mortal, Li Yao was naturally beneath Xiting Zhi's notice. He told her that he would never marry her. Li Yao knew how to read the room. Though she liked him, she never clung to him, and quietly waited for him to convince his family and call off the engagement. But then a great demon wiped out the entire Li family overnight, leaving Li Yao as the sole survivor. Und 7kReads8.7Score64114d adds

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    Fans of melodramatic fantasy romance, come take note! In "Pear Blossoms Reflected in the Stream," Li Yao is betrothed due to her special constitution, only to be rejected by the demon-hunting genius Xi Tingzhi. Forced into marriage after a powerful demon wipes out her entire family, she endures three years of ridicule. When she sees the "perfect match" woman beside him, what will she do? Will she continue to endure, or will she fight back? Come and experience this complex story of love and hate in the book.

15. 165 玄 The Metaphysics-Studying Imperial Consort Is Fierce, and the Ascetic Prince Can’t Resist Her 玄学皇妃太凶猛，禁欲王爷不经撩 Sweet Peach Pastry甜桃酥酥Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Princess Consort Is Here, and the Prince Washes the Sheets Every Night On her first day back at the estate, she offends her birth father and the impostor heiress. On her second day, she offends her grandmother and takes her birth mother along to divorce her husband. On her third day, she offends the entire capital! Everyone calls her a jinx. One sentence from her can tear families apart and leave people destitute and dead. No wonder they sent her away to be raised in a Tao 18.1kReads9.0Score3.4k14d adds

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    This book is truly excellent; you won't regret reading it.

16. 166 引 A Song to Summon Souls 引魂辞 Restless Slumber怅眠Mystery192k WordsCompleted The Yin-Yang Messenger travels between two worlds, guiding souls or collecting debts. Beneath a peaceful and prosperous age lie secrets of the capital, one after another. Whose love will be severed, whose heart betrayed? Amid the splendor of a fleeting dream, let us remember that prosperous times are hard-won. The soul-guiding songs fade away, and all that came before is scattered. One ghost, one past life: let me tell you the tale in detail… This is a story about chatting with ghosts, keeping t 163Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    *She Was Destined to Be a Ghost, the Ghost King's Ghost (Also known as *When the Moon Shines Again*) --- A psychic girl × a cold-faced ghost king, a bizarre love story of mutual redemption between the yin and yang! **Recommendation Index**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After death, people retain their thoughts and become ghosts. Ghosts cannot enter the underworld and are not reincarnated. Gu Yousheng was born with psychic abilities. Before the age of six, she was terrified by ghosts and cried constantly. After six, she traveled between the yin and yang worlds with an umbrella, becoming the last salvation for ghosts. Her umbrella travels back in time, dissolving resentment, but she unexpectedly encounters Xie Lingyi, the "Ghost King" who has forgotten his past life—He is the only son of the Grand Secretary, a born general, and also a fearsome god in the underworld. She helps him complete his soul, and he protects her through life and death. From the mystery of the Xiao family to the strange events in the capital, from a simple meal to the bond of blood… Everyone says that Miss Gu is soft-hearted and easy to bully, but they don't know that she can slay demons with a sword and save all living beings with an umbrella. The cold-faced ghost king bowed down to her alone, saying, "Sheng Sheng, the ghost you are missing in your life can only be me."

17. 167 渡 The Soul Ferry Lantern 渡魂灯 July Wife七月妻Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + mildly scary + episodic stories, a fast-paced ghost-hunting romp with all kinds of tricks!] Fire runs in my veins, and I'm cursed to bring bad luck. When I was fifteen, my father kicked me out. To survive, I climbed into a stone tomb. The strange knocking at the door of the funeral home at midnight, The body that mysteriously vanished after a fatal car crash, A headless old man, a talking human skin, and haunted schools and skyscrapers... I guide five-element spirits onward and f 17.7kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
18. 168 贴 Flirty Feng Shui: The Rich Heirs of the Capital's Boys' Dorm Fall One by One 贴贴玄学，男寝京圈太子爷们沦陷 Little Sweetie, the Flower of Wealth富贵花小甜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads + Male Rivalry + Elite Academy + 1VN + Mysticism] After her brother got into trouble, Qin Sheng disguised herself as a boy and moved into his dorm. Because of her brother, she also became the most hated person around. No problem! Her five handsome roommates all had the fates of the rich and powerful, and positively radiated masculine energy. If she could just help them survive one year so unlucky it could cost them their lives, she could turn them all into wonderful big brot 7.5kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    [Cross-dressing + metaphysics + competition + aristocratic academy] The female lead attends school in place of her brother and lives in the boys' dormitory. She appears weak but is incredibly strong in combat. She is a mysterious master of metaphysics. The ghosts' evaluation of her is: "She is even more unbelievable than ghost stories. She is a metaphysical woman."

19. 169 追 Thirty-Six Ways to Win a Man: Runaway Bride 追男三十六计：逃之夭夭 Half an Unidle Person半个不闲人Ancient Romance700k WordsCompleted Her soul returns to another world, and Ye Su brings the sharp edge of her modern spirit into the turbulent world of an ancient dynasty. Her original self died unjustly, yet had a remarkable talent hidden within her, and her death reveals a baffling mystery about her true origins. Alone in an unfamiliar world, she never expected to become entangled in three deep romances that would bind her for life. He is a member of the royal family, outwardly a dissolute playboy who neglects his duties, but in 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've been reading this book, following the latest chapter. My favorite character is Yuwen Gu; he's both righteous and wicked, and devastatingly beautiful.

20. 170 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.9kReads9.2Score84114d adds

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    My first foray into historical romance novels was *The Emperor's Favor*, followed by two and three readings of *Cherishing Flowers and Herbs*. When it first came out, *Peach Blossoms on Horseback, Requesting the Long Spear* had 5 million online readers simultaneously, reaching around chapter 1000. I then saved it up and haven't continued reading it yet. I felt *Bound Spring Love* was too short and haven't dared to finish it quickly because I'm afraid of endings; it leaves me feeling uneasy. *My Nemesis, You're Crippled* is also very good and enjoyable to read. I was incredibly excited when I saw *Provoking the Golden Branch* was a new book by the same author as *Cherishing Flowers and Herbs*, so I read both. This book requires some thought to read; it's very engaging. *The Imperial Uncle Is Not Easy to Flirt With* and *The Emperor's Favor* are both by the same author, and I love them both; the author is truly skilled. *The Xie Family* is a very special book and worth reading: "The coffin lid can't be closed because there are unresolved regrets, and the deceased needs help fulfilling their last wishes."

21. 171 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27.2kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
22. 172 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
23. 173 卿 You and the Sun and Moon 卿与日月 Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted [Originally titled My Love, the Sun and Moon. Everyday life in an ancient setting + mutual salvation + seemingly delicate but inwardly strong heroine who grows over time + hero who still holds on to kindness and honor after falling from his position as a favored son of heaven] Wen Shining, the legitimate daughter of the Wen family, was confined to her home for sixteen years because of a curse claiming she would bring death to her parents and disaster upon her family. Fu Wenzhou, the second son o 56.8kReads9.2Score6.8k14d adds
24. 174 皇 The Prince Won't Hold Back 皇叔不经撩 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Yue Xia's novel The Beloved 2: The Beloved Fierce Wife is now streaming on Hongguo, while The Beloved 1: The Unruly Imperial Uncle is currently a hit. In a bonus scene at the end of The Beloved 2, Chen Jinning, the peach-blossom general Song Xixixi, and Luo Jinshu, Chief Director of the Heavenly War Medical Bureau, meet up in a crossover. The Chief Director of the Heavenly War Medical Bureau transmigrates into the orphan Luo Jinshu of the Great Yan Dynasty. As soon 18.7kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
25. 175 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.1kReads9.4Score6.1k14d adds

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    1️⃣🔥The Mad Princess of Zhenbei Prince's Mansion: The crazy female lead is so captivating! Qin Jinzhi beats up Prince Ya in the street and falsely accuses a court official of poisoning her—her arrogant persona is rock solid! The political intrigue is deeply woven in [thumbs up], she appears mad but is actually scheming step by step. Watching her use her achievements to return to the capital and seek revenge is incredibly satisfying! A fake villain + a true black lotus, she manipulates everyone at her fingertips. It's no wonder it has a 9.5 Rating from 580,000 users!

26. 176 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
27. 177 怨 When Love Matches Go Awry, She Goes on a Frenzied Matchmaking Rampage 怨偶不成，她要疯狂拆姻缘 Jin Qianqian金千千Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Standalone stories + not a sugary romance + bickering couple] But some demons insist on doing the opposite. Shen Yanshu wields a Red String Stone and takes a peach blossom spirit from the heavens to the underworld, all to break up fated couples. Who could have guessed that this match-breaker would get caught up in a conflict spanning the Six Realms? After living in the underworld for tens of thousands of years, there are still some things Cui Xian cannot understand: how can love be so complicat 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's a saying: "Better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage." But some demons do the opposite. Shen Yanshu, wielding the Red Phoenix Stone and accompanied by a peach blossom demon, travels to heaven and earth, solely to dismantle marital bonds. Infidelity, freeloading, domestic violence, mama's boys... Sinful relationships, bitter grudges—he'll break them up one by one, couple after couple he can. Having lived in the underworld for tens of thousands of years, there are still some things Huo Xi'an can't understand. Life, death, and fortune are judged by cause and effect, but worldly love and affection are indeed difficult to entangle, and right and wrong are truly complex. Huo Xi'an is extremely conflicted; all the serene beauty and purity vanish. Even the usually fair and impartial judge loses his composure. He moves his lips, seemingly wanting to say something, but swallows it back. Shen Yanshu sees this clearly, and a sly smile slowly rises from his lips. Shen Yanshu said, "I've saved people, and I've harmed people." Huo Xi'an said, "That doesn't make me a good demon, nor does it make me a bad demon." [No system, no cheat codes, no spatial abilities, just a simple strong female lead]

28. 178 太 The Way of Taihang 太行道 Not as Good _不若_Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted A cool, composed, powerful heroine x a proud, princess-like, charming hero Li Huaixin thought life was so unfair. He'd just gone out to tackle a small mission with his buddy, but Feng Tian was already down on his knees from the start, and then they ran into a mysterious and powerful Daoist priestess. The serious synopsis: The seal on the Heluo Formation is broken, and the person at its core awakens after gathering their soul... Zhen Bai returns to the mortal world, seeking the truth behind the s 116Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Taihang Road, Tomato, nobody knows it's very good, is it attractive? The female lead is aloof and strong 👍 The male lead is also strong, but his Taoist skills are still a little weaker than the female lead's, but he is tall and handsome, and there are a few interesting supporting characters.

29. 179 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement, I Became Empress by Following the Workplace Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls 退婚后，我靠上班防坑指南当女帝 A Toast to Next Year一杯敬明年Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Empowering female-lead power fantasy + low-morality, ruthless, calculating, and vicious heroine + seize the throne and fight for the succession + patricide and dragon-slaying] New graduate Li Ruochen works diligently and conscientiously, only to be scolded by her boss and have her mistakes dumped on her by a senior coworker. She works herself to death from overtime, dying young in the prime of her life! When she opens her eyes again, she's the Eighth Princess of Dongxia. After three years of fi 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is conscious, and the princess ascends the throne.

30. 180 手 With the City God’s Seal in Hand, Lady Song Dares to Rule on Any Case 手持城隍印，宋大人她啥案都敢断 Last Night's Tea昨夜的茶Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + slight horror + ensemble cast + reinforcements later] The Song family scrimped and saved to help Song Zi’an secure an official post, but he disappeared just before taking it up. Song Zheng, who came back from the dead through connections, decides to take his brother’s place. Being an official can’t be that hard. But when she arrives, she discovers that the posting is in a harsh place, full of all kinds of people, where the locals are both poor and unruly. The county office is 15kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds

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    It's a little scary, a little funny, and very lighthearted. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag, the female lead is always sharp-witted, and it's a great watch.

31. 181 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
32. 182 捏 Summon Ghosts! Draw Talismans! The General’s Eldest Daughter Came from the Underworld 捏鬼！画符！将军嫡长女地府来的 Rice Noodles汤粉Ancient Romance4.0M WordsOngoing Meng Po, the goddess of the underworld, transmigrates into the body of the foolish eldest daughter of the Meng family, bringing with her the ability to see ghosts. [Household intrigue + occultism + zany comedy + funny female ghost + episodic ghost-catching stories + doted-on heroine + sweet romance + cultivation fantasy] A cheating stepmother? Time for you to leave! A willful, brainless younger sister? Time for you to leave! The Third Prince who broke off his engagement with her wants to marr 30.3kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
33. 183 五 Five Years Later, She Returns with Three Little Ones to Crush the Tycoon Family 五年后，她带着三个幼崽虐翻财阀家族 As Dear as Ever卿卿如故Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Six years ago, Lu Jingyu became pregnant before marriage without even knowing it, ruining her reputation and prompting the Lu family to disown and cast her out. Six years later, she returned with three adorable children. The triplets were so brilliant that they discovered the powerful man of the Bo family was their father, then secretly went to meet him without telling their mom. 18.4kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    It's unstoppable, it just can't be stopped.

34. 184 侯 The Marquis's Noble Wife 侯府贵妻 Xi Yan Luo夕颜洛Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her past life, she fell in love with Shen Yi and ended up abandoned by everyone, with not even a body left behind. Now reborn in a blaze of fire, she returns with vengeance in her heart. She will show no mercy to anyone who hurt her, and never trust anyone who deceived her again. Watch as she turns the tide and rules the world with a delicate hand. 6.4kReads9.1Score74114d adds

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    Who understands how ancient romance novels can be written so captivatingly? Every time the male and female leads make eye contact, I'm more anxious than a nanny watching from outside the screen, wishing I could stand in for them at the wedding ceremony.

35. 185 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.4kReads9.4Score31614d adds
36. 186 明 Schemes in the Ming Palace: A World Without Beauty 明宫谋：无颜天下 Don't Ask莫问Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In the unforgiving world of imperial power, Wang Rongyu has no choice but to enter the palace. She keeps her head down, hoping only to leave, not to rise through the ranks. But she has two mothers-in-law to contend with, the emperor’s favored concubine ahead of her, and a palace full of women selected and enfeoffed six months ago, yet still no children have been born. Knowing that emperors are heartless, Wang Rongyu has already made up her mind to simply do her job as empress. She won’t compete 3.1kReads9.0Score34414d adds
37. 187 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
38. 188 将 The Six Daughters of the General’s House 将门六姝 If You Won't Climb the Mountain, Save the Mountain不就山救山Ancient Romance922k WordsOngoing Great Zhou has its own Dugu Xin: Shen Jinghai [Ensemble Cast + Court Intrigue + Multiple Couples] Six daughters in one family, all married on the same day, each to the man of her dreams. Deep winter descends, and an imperial decree shatters the last of the peace in the General’s manor. Shen Jinghai, the General Who Guards the Nation, dies by suicide under a false accusation. His wife dies of exhaustion and grief, leaving behind only six helpless daughters. The emperor, remorseful on his deathbe 132kReads8.9Score18.2k14d adds
39. 189 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 9.1kReads9.6Score1.5k14d adds
40. 190 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    Why does the female lead always run into scumbags?! She should get a divorce already! [Smirk][thumbs up]

41. 191 棱 Prism Space 棱镜空间 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝008Urban109k WordsCompleted Life is like a prism, and so is human nature. If you could start over, what would you choose? Would you bring your loved ones back to life? Have a loving mother and devoted children? Or return as a top student? Achieve financial freedom and thrive in your career? Everyone thinks differently at every moment... So let's begin from the start, as a way to look back on the past and perhaps inspire others... 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I rise late at night when I have nothing to read, and read on; the moon shines brightly on the rise and fall of history.

42. 192 枫 Red Leaves in the Wind 枫叶飘红 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝008Modern Romance72k WordsCompleted Without reading, you cannot understand reason; without studying history, you cannot clarify your aspirations. Looking back, the past stretches as far as the eye can see, like maple leaves drifting slowly down from the branches, farther and farther away, redder and redder. Take history as a mirror, and savor life... 128Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 193 雾 Flowers in the Hidden Mist 雾隐繁花 Snail-Turtle螺丝乌龟Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Cool, mysterious female powerhouse x ruthless kingpin of the capital’s elite] [Happy ending + devoted to each other] [Not a campus novel] When they first met, Shen Jingyuan was drawn to her driving skills. When they met again, they were in war-torn Eastern Europe. On a battlefield shrouded in smoke, he spotted her at once as she went against the flow, while Jia Yi captured the world’s evils with the camera in her hands. When they parted, Shen Jingyuan thought they would never meet again. But wh 1.1kReads8.9Score16614d adds

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    Tianyao recommends this book; it's guaranteed to be good. The protagonist is a cool, aloof woman who forcefully falls for a powerful man—a strong contrast that's incredibly engaging and adorable. Highly recommended! The plot is also excellent, with many twists and turns, and lots of clever references. It's very good and very interesting. Highly recommended!

44. 194 娘 The Ghost-Eating Bride, Part Two 娘子食鬼第二部 Chai Qiqi柴柒七Ancient Romance532k WordsCompleted [Neither ghost, god, human, nor demon + no romance + a team of girls + no dating, just monster-slaying] [Strong female lead] A grand adventure of their very own! If gods stand in their way, she'll kill the gods. If Buddhas stand in their way, she'll kill the Buddhas! Gu Jiao's adventure begins anew! A delicate young lady and her little maid, joined by a dim-witted fox, a mouse, and a cat... They roam through endless mountains and rivers. The half-human, half-ghost young lady loves to eat ghost 1.4kReads9.4Score33614d adds

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    Worth a try! No romantic pairing.

45. 195 妖 A Record of Eating Demons 妖食记 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted The Wuwei Inn flourishes because people in this world always have so many wishes. Birth, aging, sickness, death; resentment, hatred, love, and feuds; love and separation; life and death. The demons at the Wuwei Inn love to feast on these human joys and sorrows. Long Sanniang is stunningly beautiful. She's a shop owner, a fine cook, and a guide. Her life is long and dull, so she opens a restaurant to hear people's stories and, along the way, take in a handsome young general. Open the most distinc 3.8kReads9.4Score69814d adds

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    You should check this out when you're looking for something to read; it's really great!

46. 196 鼎 The Fate-Weaver Beneath the Cauldron 鼎下织命者 Wang Xiu Who Loves Winter Jujubes喜欢冬枣的王修Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Lin Yan, who becomes Zhao Hua after transmigrating, is a modern graduate student in history. After touching an ancient bronze ding, he transmigrates to the State of Zhao at the end of the Warring States period, bearing the supernatural ability known as “Weaving Fate.” By touching objects, he can sense faint “threads of fate” and slightly alter the course of minor events, but he cannot change the core destiny of things. Overusing his ability brings backlash. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is clear-headed and independent; she's exceptionally good-looking.

47. 197 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.5kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    Highly rated, various styles, you can check out the descriptions.

48. 198 满 The Whole Sect Is Full of Crazy Villains, Only the Junior Sister Is a Goofball 满门反派疯批，唯有师妹逗比 Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Ye Linglong becomes the vicious cannon-fodder villainess in a cultivation novel. With terrible aptitude, she even coerces the heroine into taking her into the top sect during the Cultivation Tournament. After joining, she opposes the heroine at every turn and eventually dies a miserable death. To enjoy a long, happy life, Ye Linglong immediately gives up on coercing the heroine and turns around to join the worst sect in the cultivation world. She’s done being th 251.1kReads9.6Score25.1k14d adds

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    Highly recommended, a must-read for those looking for something to read.

49. 199 说 I Was Supposed to Be the Top Sword Cultivator, So Why Is It the Sword of Being a Jerk? 说好第一剑修，怎么是犯贱的贱 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Physical edition preorder opens at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd] [Hilarious, absurd, no-romance power fantasy + meme references + the female lead is the root of all evil] [One female lead corrupts every prodigy] At the sect entrance examination, everyone else was busy testing their spiritual roots. I was busy scamming people. Chi Miao transmigrated into the cultivation world ten years ago and got bound to a System that could only be unlocked after she committed a hundred scams. It promised she could b 106.3kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
50. 200 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds

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