A Refined High Official Marries a Second Wife, and His Old Flame Is Rekindled 儒雅大官娶继室，老房子着火了

1. 1 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 75.6kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves

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   I just finished reading this book today, it's really good!!! The male lead's old house catches fire~ The female lead has a super sharp tongue, she's always ready to argue with anyone and everything, hahaha.

2. 2 说 We Agreed to Pretend to Be a Couple, So Why Is the Big Shot Taking It Seriously? 说好假扮情侣，大佬怎么当真了？ Jiang Mufeng Loves Bacon爱吃培根的姜木风Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted Lin Xi is a college student about to graduate, torn between staying in Hu City to build a career and returning to her hometown to take the civil service exam. On one side is her boyfriend, who is doing everything he can to persuade her to stay. On the other are her parents, who want her to go home and take the exam. While wrestling with the decision, she meets Ji Shichuan, a senior local official from her hometown, at an exhibition, and they become running buddies. From the perspective of a city 190.5kReads9.1Score28kShelves

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   Try this one. The male lead is the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee and mayor, holding a high position of power, while the female lead is a college student about to graduate. They are 10 years apart in age. The older man falls in love with the younger woman at first sight, then deliberately approaches her, using clever tricks to gradually lure her into his trap, and ultimately succeeds in winning her over.

3. 3 败 Spoiler System: Complete the Task and Get a Furnace Physique as a Bonus? 败家系统：完成后附赠炉鼎体质？ If It Were a Love Song若情歌Fantastical Romance193k WordsOngoing [Adored by Everyone, Sweet and Soft Girl | Male Rivals Competing | 1vN] Yang Wan transmigrates into a book and becomes bound to a Spendthrift System. With no choice in the matter, she squanders her fortune just to stay alive and protect the people she loves. But she is born with a bewitching beauty that leaves everyone around her spellbound. The refined, noble chancellor longs to share her bed, the wandering physician gives her all his tenderness, the obsessive assassin drags her into his arms, 9.7kReads—Score847Shelves

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   In their struggle to win her over, the third wife sent the second wife to prison and forced the first wife out. The fourth wife, unaware that she had fallen for her daughter-in-law, was still gossiping about the family. By the time the fifth wife met her, the daughter-in-law had already given birth. [Kissing emoji]

4. 4 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 104.7kReads9.4Score12.2kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a concubine, while the male protagonist is a refined and cultured official. Faced with a ruthless princess and a concubine, she only wants to live a carefree and uneventful life. But what happens? The male protagonist is becoming more and more doting on her, and the old house is on fire!

5. 5 禁 Has Lord Xu Broken His Vow of Abstinence Today? 禁欲的徐大人今天破戒了吗 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A new restaurant has opened in Huayang City. Its proprietor is a pretty young widow, with a slender willow waist you could barely encircle with one hand and a gaze that seems to hook you in... People have taken to calling her the “Beguiling Blossom Proprietress.” The stern prefect, who has always kept his desires in check, darkened at the sight and scolded her coldly: “Shameless and depraved!” Later, the aloof Lord Xu, who never paid attention to women, met the beguiling and enchanting proprie 4kReads9.3Score569Shelves

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   The old house caught fire, and even the abstinent Magistrate Xu couldn't resist. A new restaurant opened in Huayang City, run by a charming young widow. Her slender waist was incredibly thin, and her eyes held a seductive allure… she was known as the "Delicate Flower Manager." The usually self-disciplined and abstinent Magistrate Xu's face darkened, and he coldly rebuked her: "Indecent!" Later, the woman-averse Magistrate Xu encountered the alluring Delicate Flower Manager. Xu Zhengting glanced at her slender, white legs exposed beneath her skirt, his handsome face flushing crimson. He gritted his teeth: "Shameless!" Jiang Ruyi scoffed, hooked her arm around his neck, and bit his lip hard. Hmph, you idiot! Let's see what he can do to her!

6. 6 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 86.9kReads9.4Score11.3kShelves

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   In this book, the male protagonist had a marriage in name only, which ended many years ago. Then he met and fell in love with the female protagonist, who was working in the government.

7. 7 外 The Illegitimate Daughter 外室女 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Before she transmigrated, Shen Yi had lived through one hardship after another. Then she was reborn as a baby into a happy family. What could be more carefree? She never imagined it was all a lie. Her father’s love for her mother was fake, and so was the marriage contract he gave her. He had merely come to the Duke’s household to experience life, while Shen Yi, her brother, and her mother were just byproducts of that experience. That would have been bad enough, but her scumbag father also had a 7.8kReads9.3Score893Shelves
8. 8 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.5kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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9. 9 穿 Transmigrate as a Laid-Back Concubine, Uninterested in Fighting for Favor 穿越之咸鱼妾侍不争宠 Zhou Xiaodie周小蝶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Easygoing + carefree daily life + household intrigue + mind reading] After transmigrating, modern girl Yun Qiao becomes a pitiful orphan in ancient times, living with her maternal aunt's family. Her striking looks catch the eye of the grandmother of the powerful Marquis of Zhennan, who lives in the capital. The old lady takes her in as a favored concubine. The marquis has few heirs, so the old lady keeps sending women into his chambers, one after another. Yun Qiao is one of them. The marquis is 1.7kReads8.7Score188Shelves
10. 10 黑EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Eastern Fantasy509k WordsCompleted Hunted from the start, I barely escaped with my life. I fought to defy fate, launching attacks and taking down countless powerful opponents. Born with a beautiful face... I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.7kReads8.8Score201Shelves
11. 11 岁 Years Pass, Stars and Frosts Gather 岁月稔星霜 Deep Dimples梨涡深深Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Age gap, fictional setting, forbidden romance, long-laid plans, powerful minister x heroine who grows into her own] Content warning: The male lead is not chaste and is not a good person. Shi Hua lost both her parents when she was young. With no one to rely on, she could only turn to her elder sister, finding shelter under her brother-in-law Shen Xun's protection. Back then, Shen Xun was both a teacher and a friend to her. But Shen Xun's old flame ate away at him like poison, eventually breaking 5.8kReads8.9Score690Shelves

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    The age gap, the old house catching fire, the male lead having watched the female lead grow up, and his shrewdness and resourcefulness—once he's committed, he goes after her—it's incredibly captivating.

12. 12 为 The Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 为妾的自我修养 Yu Jian郁见Ancient Romance429k WordsOngoing Zhu Yan transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and becomes a pawn her family uses to avoid disaster. Her father sends her to Changning Marquis Xie An as a concubine. As a concubine, Zhu Yan stays true to herself. She doesn't compete, make a fuss, or draw attention. Who could have guessed that the Marquis of Changning would be so fortunate? When something happens to the royal family's only two heirs, the emperor chooses Xie An, a member of the imperial clan, to inherit the throne. If a concubine 6.3kReads9.2Score450Shelves
13. 13 老 An Older Husband and His Young Wife: The Chief Minister's Cherished Darling 老夫少妻，首辅大人的掌心宠 Ding Jiang丁江Ancient Romance914k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + heroine refuses to be pushed around + family life + ensemble cast + age gap] In everyone's eyes, she was a worthless pawn. But in his destiny, she was his one and only "unexpected blessing." Shen Zhao lost both her parents, had her marriage prospects ruined, and was forcibly separated from her childhood sweetheart by her mother-in-law. Everyone was waiting to laugh at her, but all they saw was the powerful Chief Minister protecting her like a precious jewel in the palm of his ha 25.2kReads8.5Score2.8kShelves

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    It's an ancient Chinese romance, not a time-travel story, and doesn't feature any cheat codes. It's about an older man and a younger woman, with the man being 12 years older (around 32) and the woman around 20. The overall rating isn't high; I feel like I couldn't finish reading it. Actually, it's very exciting. The heroine's love life goes from childhood sweetheart to a servant who saved her life, and then to the second wife of the current prime minister. It's quite good.

14. 14 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Haha, the daily bickering with her stepson, the gradual getting better and better with the male lead, and the female lead was tricked into marrying him by her stepson!

16. 16 侯 The Orphaned Daughter's Path to Glory 侯府孤女的荣华路 Yang Chenxue扬尘雪Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted [Age-gap warning: the heroine is sexually inexperienced, the hero is not; after meeting her, he is devoted to her alone] Gu Jin is the orphaned daughter of the late Marquis Yongding. She lost both parents at a young age and, unloved by her grandmother, grew up struggling to get by in the marquis's household. She had hoped for a peaceful life and a safe marriage, but someone schemed against her, and she ended up in the hands of the emperor, a man who stood above all others... Fortunately, the emp 4.8kReads8.9Score503Shelves

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    The first book features an age gap of about 19 years. The female lead is an orphan from a noble family; her father died in battle, and her mother committed suicide for love. The male lead is the emperor, of the same generation as the female lead's father. At the beginning of the story, the female lead is about to come of age, while the male lead is already over thirty. The old house catches fire, and the powerful fall into ruin.

17. 17 重 So Passionate! After Remarrying, She Was Kissed to Tears by a Chaste Old Widower 重欲！改嫁后，被寡旱老男人亲哭 Yu Wanwan余晚晚Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Military marriage in the 1980s + old flame rekindled + age gap + face-slapping + both are each other's first and only + love grows with time] In her previous life, she took the childhood betrothal papers that had been arranged for her and went to the city to seek out her fiancé's family. Her fiancé had climbed the social ladder after moving to the city, and looked down on her as a country girl. To marry a rich, beautiful city girl, he even framed her as having been unchaste before marriage. Hum 9.4kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves
18. 18 上 Addicted! Pregnant After the Divorce, She’s Asked to Move In by Her Ex 上瘾！离婚后怀崽，前夫要她同居 Wu Jiu舞九Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + the ex-husband’s redemption arc + rekindled love] (Important: the second female lead is not the hero’s white moonlight. Both the hero and heroine are faithful to each other, and it’s all just a misunderstanding.) [Hero: He doesn’t realize he’s in love with her during the marriage, then pursues her with devious determination after the divorce. Before the divorce: work comes first. After the divorce: wife and child come first.] Sang Qian had been ma 14.5kReads7.8Score909Shelves

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    Jin Ningxi asked Jin Changyu, "If your sister-in-law and Zhou Yunshuang were standing in front of you at the same time and you had to choose, who would you choose as your wife?" "No lying, answer truthfully." Jin Changyu answered, "Zhou Yunshuang." Hearing this answer, Sang Qian, standing behind the liquor cabinet, felt her blood run cold. Her heart sank into an ice cave. "No way, brother, you..." Jin Ningxi was about to say something when Jin Changyu's phone rang. He answered, "What is it... Um, I'll be right back." "Something came up at the company, I have to go. Tell your sister-in-law later." The man got up and walked out, but after a few steps, he stopped and turned back to Jin Ningxi, instructing her, "Don't let your sister-in-law hear about what we just discussed."

19. 19 她 After She Changed Her College Entrance Exam Choices in Secret, the School Hunk Went Red-Eyed with Rage 她偷改高考志愿后，校草急红了眼 You Liangchen有良辰Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted The rating was just posted, so it may not be accurate. It’ll go up later ❤️ [The male lead pursues his wife through fire and water + the heroine, a hopeless romantic, suddenly wakes up + both leads are each other’s one and only + sweet romance + happy ending] [Gentle yet resilient beauty of Nanda University × aloof, noble heartthrob of Jingda University] Xu Huan loved He Qingchen for ten whole years! From the start of high school until she graduated from university, he never returned her feel 6.5kReads7.0Score283Shelves
20. 20 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Waiting to Become a Widow and Raising Daiyu 红楼：坐等守寡，抚养黛玉 Grape Sangshen葡萄桑甚Female-Channel Fanfiction553k WordsCompleted “The Jia family are no good, sister. You shouldn’t get into that sedan chair!” And so a fine private sedan chair appeared before Daiyu. “They’re just a bunch of spoiled brats, and they still have the nerve to brag? How shameless!” Baoyu, who was about to take her hand, was kicked away out of nowhere. “That old lady is so hypocritical. If you care about Daiyu, why didn’t you even bring her a welcoming gift?” Jia Mu winced and dug into her private savings to give Daiyu a gift. Daiyu likes her 5.3kReads9.1Score702Shelves

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    [The Jia family is no good, sister, you can't ride in their sedan chair!] So a finely decorated private sedan chair appeared before Daiyu. [They're just spoiled brats, yet they try to glorify themselves? They're really shameless.] Just as Baoyu was about to take her hand, he was inexplicably kicked away. [This old lady is so hypocritical. You care about Daiyu, but you haven't even given her a gift?] Grandmother Jia reluctantly took out her private savings to help Daiyu.

21. 21 寡 The Widow's Sister-in-Law Has Nowhere to Run, and the Mad Chancellor Vomits Blood Again 寡嫂无处逃，疯批丞相又吐血了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, decisive young widow vs. refined, deranged villainous minister] [System + fleeing while pregnant + transmigrate into a book + male lead reborn] Song Yao transmigrated into a book as the villainous minister’s widowed sister-in-law. She was caught red-handed while eloping with another man. The villainous minister, who would one day hold power over the entire court, was currently nothing but a sickly young man. Remembering the tragic fate of the original owner, Song Yao immediately deci 9.4kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    🌷In her past life, a vicious concubine's daughter killed her. Reborn, she remarries to become her mother-in-law, seeking revenge! 🤓She exacts all sorts of ruthless revenge! A refined official marries his second wife; their old house catches fire, and he falls madly in love, doting on the female lead by holding her on his lap. 👍

22. 22 软 A Soft Fragrance in His Arms: Prince Xiao Fights to Claim Her 软香入怀，萧王爷又争又抢 Rainbow Fan彩虹扇子Ancient Romance444k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance, One-on-One + Political Intrigue | A Warlord Commanding a Powerful Army × A Delicate Young Lady] Su Nuan is a noble young lady from a prominent family. Her father and brothers dote on her, and she has no shortage of marriage prospects. But after she is poisoned, she travels a thousand miles in search of a cure, only to accidentally provoke Xiao Jue, the ruthless leader of the Xiao family army. From then on, he won’t leave her alone. Xiao Jue is away at war and has never sho 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My favorite ancient romance novel lately. The female lead is delicate and the male lead is reserved and passionate. The sweet and tumultuous relationship, and the description of the old house catching fire are spot on [shy].

23. 23 陆 Mr. Lu, Stop Being So Full of Yourself. Your Wife Has Already Remarried 陆总别自恋了，夫人她已经改嫁了 Tree-Summer Little Lemon树夏小柠檬Modern Romance354k WordsCompleted [A Daring Heiress Who Loves and Hates Fiercely x A Play-the-Pig-to-Eat-the-Tiger Young Master] [Devoted Husband + Face-Slapping and Trash-Taking-Down + Growing Heroine + The Capital's Top Young Master Rises to Power + Ex-Husband's Long Road to Win Her Back] Just before her wedding anniversary, Wen Yining was full of anticipation. She held the peace jade charm she had carefully designed, eager to surprise her husband, Lu Yuanshen. But outside the study, she overheard him say: “Once Yining finds o 2.4kReads7.3Score132Shelves

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    "Mr. Lu... He registered his marriage three years ago, and his legal wife has always been Ms. Xia Yao." The staff member answered cautiously, turning the screen towards Wen Yining. Wen Yining looked at the marriage registration record on the monitor, which clearly showed Lu Yuanshen and Xia Yao's marriage registration date: March 14, 2022. Her body couldn't help but tremble slightly. March 14th. It was only seven days after her "wedding" with Lu Yuanshen. How ironic! At this moment, although Wen Yining had been mentally prepared, knowing these truths still felt like being stabbed in the chest; even breathing was painful. "I understand, thank you for informing me." Wen Yining forced a smile and turned to leave the Civil Affairs Bureau. Standing outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, the sunlight was dazzling. She looked at the bright red "marriage certificate" in her hand. Three years of marriage, and she never imagined that she had been living in a lie carefully woven by Lu Yuanshen all along. All those scenes of deep affection, all that tenderness that had once captivated her, were all fake.

24. 24 他 They All Love the White Moonlight, So After Being Reborn, I Stopped Chasing Them 他们都爱白月光，重生后我不追了 Two Crescent Moons二弯月Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [This story would be perfect for a short drama. Screenwriters, take note!] [Reborn at school] + [Ex chasing his wife to the crematorium] + [Villain takes the lead] + [Real and fake heiresses] On her wedding day, Qin Xiang’s fiancé left her behind to visit his first love at the hospital. Heartbroken, Qin Xiang married Lu Chiye, her childhood friend who had pursued her for years. After they married, Lu Chiye’s tenderness gradually melted her heart. But one day, Qin Xiang happened to hear him say, 5.4kReads8.3Score391Shelves
25. 25 别 The Other Concubine Crawled into the Grand Tutor’s Arms, Weeping 别家小妾，钻进太傅怀里哭唧唧 September Loves Barbecue爱吃烤肉的九月Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Age gap + sweet romance + restrained, proper, celibate male lead + sweet, money-loving female lead] Yao Niang never imagined that one day she would become entangled with the powerful Grand Tutor next door, a widower for many years. After all, she was a concubine in the Pei household! The timid concubine endured humiliation to meet him in secret, terrified that her master might discover them one day… 1.5kReads7.9Score156Shelves

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    It's interesting, novel, and fast-paced—I can't quite describe it. You can check out the synopsis. The male lead is powerful and handsome, and there are no angst-filled moments.

26. 26 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a rare novel I've followed from beginning to end! It's incredibly good! I laughed and cried throughout, it was heartwarming and sweet! The author's writing is superb, with non-stop laughs that made me chuckle like a goose. The plot is high-energy throughout, the female lead's father has an illegitimate child, and her mother has an illegitimate daughter, creating a complex web of relationships within a wealthy family. The humorous and engaging writing style, with over 500 chapters packed with substance, makes it incredibly addictive!

27. 27 得 When He Learned I’d Secretly Taken Contraceptive Soup, the Powerful Minister Turned Dark 得知我偷喝避子汤后，权臣黑化了 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + sweet romance + rise to power + age and height gap + a touch of healing] Tan Yin is the third daughter among the Song family's concubine-born daughters. When she was twelve, she accidentally ate crab roe and broke out in a rash all over her body. A plague was sweeping through Jiangnan at the time, and everyone feared it might be smallpox. So they sent Tan Yin to Puhua Mountain outside the capital, leaving her to fend for herself. Five years passed, and no one came to see he 15.5kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    It's truly well-written. There's no dominant male or female lead; the two are simply working together. The male lead, though a deep and calculating power-hungry official, subtly expresses his love for the female lead throughout the story. Although they never confess their feelings to each other, their love is evident in their quiet, warm everyday interactions. The final scene, where the male lead gives the female lead a grand, belated (and belated) wedding that is just as spectacular, is truly moving. The only regret is the lack of an epilogue; this is the only book I've ever hoped would include one.

28. 28 爱 Love Burned Out, Now President Fu Is Chasing His Wife 爱意燃尽，傅总追妻火葬场 Zhao Yue昭樾Modern Romance845k WordsCompleted [Story complete] “I don't like someone like you!” Lin Shuyin loved Fu Jingnian. On the night they married, she was full of anticipation, but his words shattered it all. When Fu Jingnian publicly announced that the wedding was off, Lin Shuyin left for another country with her heart in pieces. Three years later, Lin Shuyin returned, no longer the girl who had once thrown caution to the wind for love. Fu Jingnian had thought he didn't like Lin Shuyin, but when he saw an unfamiliar man by her side, 17.2kReads7.3Score1.9kShelves

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    "Lin Shuyin, are you satisfied now? You've successfully become the young mistress of the Fu family, but let me tell you, I don't like someone like you, and I won't love you even if we marry!" Fu Jingnian lay on the bed, looking at the woman who entered, his eyes filled with sarcasm, his words utterly merciless. Lin Shuyin, wearing a red nightgown, her joyful yet slightly shy expression turned awkward because of his words. Her lips opened and closed, but in the end, she said nothing, took the blanket, and went to the sofa to curl up and sleep. Lin Shuyin stood outside the study door, listening to the arguing inside, occasionally hearing a few of his words. "I don't like her, and I won't marry her!"

29. 29 快 Quick Transmigration: The Vicious Fiancée Becomes Everyone’s Dream Girl 快穿：恶毒未婚妻成了万人迷 Gazing at the Spring Chill瞭春寒Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Print edition signed] [Quick transmigration + mildly irresistible heroine + love at first sight + sweet romance + one-on-one + both leads are virgins + face-slapping] The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated. In every clichéd melodrama, once the male and female leads fall in love, the male lead’s perfectly legitimate fiancée is usually reduced to a vicious supporting character. She’s obsessed with him, jealous, and willing to do anything. In the end, everyone turns against 80.5kReads8.4Score5.2kShelves
30. 30 当 When the Coin Is Tossed 当硬币抛起 The Fawn Who Flips Coins抛硬币的小鹿Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted [Dual careers, a reunion after years apart, old flames rekindled, powerful families, a seventeen-year age gap, the powerful man lowering his head for love, the underdog bravely pursuing love, a guiding male leader x a growing female subordinate] Twelve years ago, they first met. She thought: Men really are at their best at forty. He smiled softly: A young girl who's never been through much, a blank sheet of paper. Twelve years later, they met again. She blushed, her heart racing: A Ferrari is st 825Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Within a dual-system organization, with a 17-year age gap, the superior bows down for love, while the subordinate bravely faces love alone.

31. 31 丈 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年，守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 28.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    The male lead is an emperor who dotes on his wife even when the old house is on fire. The female lead's child is the male lead's. It's super sweet.

32. 32 娇 The Delicate Little Cabbage Is Ravished by the Old Emperor 娇娇小白菜被老皇帝拱了 Meow Meow Monster Is Adorable喵喵怪可爱Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Alternate World + Fatherly Male Lead + Male Lead Is Not Chaste, Female Lead Is] A born workaholic transmigrated into the body of the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. At long last, all this incredible wealth had finally fallen into her lap. A doting prime minister father, a gentle mother, and a brother who adored his little sister. Power, money, and good looks were all hers. She longed for freedom and hoped to spend her life with one person, and one person a 15.4kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
33. 33 太 The Grand Tutor Has Fallen for Someone, and the Entire Capital Knows 太傅老房着火烧的全京城都知道了 Fang Chengyi方橙意Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Old flames rekindled + marriage first, love later + faithful couple + the everyday dramas of a great ancient family The moment Qin Ruoyin opens her eyes, she realizes she has become the legitimate daughter of an official family in the Great Ying Dynasty. Before she can enjoy her privileged life, her cousin Qin Ruyue schemes to switch their marriage prospects. Qin Ruyue has been reborn. In her previous life, she married Lord Jiang, a widower who had risen to the highest ranks of government. She t 110.4kReads8.6Score14.9kShelves

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    This is a really good movie, I'd like to recommend it.

34. 34 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.5kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    [Sending a heart] This is super good! A sweet ancient romance novel about an older man and a younger woman! A virgin best friend and a duke father~ mind reading~ a soft and sweet cannon fodder female supporting character, and an older man/younger woman pairing—it's super sweet! The male lead's love-struck self-conquest is also super cute ✧⁺⸜(●˙▾˙●)⸝⁺✧ So sweet~

35. 35 拜 You Skipped Our Wedding, So I Was Reborn and Married Up. Why Are You Crying? 拜堂你不来，我重生高嫁你哭什么 Yun Yue Yun Yue云月云月Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted Only after Ye Mingzhu died did she learn she was the cannon-fodder first wife in a tragic romance about an uncle and his sister-in-law. Her meeting with Sheng Huaian hadn’t been a coincidence. He had plotted every step of the way. They had been married for three years without consummating the marriage. She endured the pressure to produce an heir and his cold remarks, unwilling to let anyone find out he was impotent. Little did she know that his impotence was merely an excuse to avoid touching he 6.8kReads8.6Score841Shelves
36. 36 都 Since I've Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Why Not Boldly Choose Kangxi? 都清穿了，不妨大胆点选康熙啊！ Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day Shi Nanxi transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty, she learns that her elder legitimate sister, Shi Rongyue, is also a transmigrator. Shi Rongyue wants to escape her future as the Crown Princess, so she approaches Nanxi and offers to let her marry the Crown Prince while she marries the Fourth Prince. Anyone who transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty knows the history. The Crown Prince’s later years are miserable. Though the Fourth Prince eventually wins, he is only thirteen now and wil 18.3kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
37. 37 七 The 1970s' Adored Couch Potato: She Really Isn't Bragging! 七零娇宠咸鱼之她真没在凡尔赛！ Cheerful, Sunny, Lucky Goose开朗阳光幸运鹅Modern Romance773k WordsOngoing *A lazy, well-fed cutie vs. a secretary who acts abstinent in public but is a devoted pervert in private, with a fatherly streak [Powerful man lowers his head + age gap + love at first sight + sweet and satisfying] [The heroine is a native with a refined, self-serving streak and a strong sense that she deserves the best. She won’t lose weight, move to the countryside, or go to the black market.] Baozhu, a precious little treasure. Everyone who sees Xue Baozhu can’t help but marvel at how lucky 10.1kReads7.1Score556Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly doting and possessive of the female lead, taking her everywhere he goes and even worrying that he's too old and his wife will be snatched away by some other man. 🤭🤭

38. 38 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3kShelves

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    The male lead is incredibly doting and possessive of the female lead, taking her everywhere he goes and even worrying that he's too old and his wife will be snatched away by some other man. [Laughing][laughing]

39. 39 在 Growing Up in My Uncle’s Arms 在小叔怀里长大 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted The year Yu Ci was born, the late-blooming cherry blossoms at Yuyuan were at their finest, clusters of flowers in full bloom, their delicate pink petals seeming ready to fall. Fu Zeyi, who lived at Yuyuan, gave her the childhood name Songyue. The moon hung before the pines, shining on the crimson cherry blossoms. When Yu Ci was fourteen, her parents died one after the other. Candlelight flickered in the ancestral hall, and not a sound was heard. Fu Zeyi sat in the seat of honor in the main hall. 18.4kReads9.6Score2.3kShelves

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    A story featuring middle-aged men and fatherly older men—a top favorite! Super entertaining.

40. 40 身 Wearing a Period Novel: The Cunning, Scheming Man Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 身穿年代文：被心机腹黑男拿捏了 Du Huancheng渡浣辰Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [The protagonist has no System or golden finger; transmigrates into a book in her own body; a touch of ensemble cast; sweet romance; both are each other’s first and only; love at first sight; imperfect characters, each with their own flaws] [Fair-skinned, beautiful heiress VS deep-thinking, calculating man] Most likely, it’s a story about two people who look like a perfect match but aren’t in sync at heart: he’s after a man with a great body and impressive abilities, while she’s after a man with 15.5kReads8.4Score941Shelves

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    The "Old House on Fire" series is here! ① The female lead is from the 1970s, and the male lead falls in love at first sight, making her his darling. ② The female lead is charming and beautiful, and a refined official dotes on her endlessly! ③ A scheming young woman from a performing arts troupe versus a pure and reserved chief.

41. 41 八 The 1980s: The Tsundere Officer Flirts Wildly with His Cannon-Fodder Ex-Wife 八零：闷骚军官狂撩炮灰前妻 Li Yueya of Wuzhuang五庄的李月牙Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted The low rating is only because not many people have read it~ [Transmigrate into a book + 1970s setting + military marriage + devoted to each other + supporting female character + ten-year age gap + marriage before love + mutual flirting] [An outwardly serious, secretly flirtatious daddy-type hero whose old heart finally catches fire & a beautiful, sweet, timid, flirtatious heroine] When Zhu Sui'an wakes up, she discovers she's transmigrated into a period novel as the villainous ex-wife who makes 2.5kReads8.9Score282Shelves

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    The first book is an ancient Chinese novel. The age gap is 13 years. The male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts; she internally complains about how old he is, and he can't express his frustration, but that doesn't stop him from doting on her. The second book is a historical novel; the age gap is 10 years.

42. 42 千 [World-Hopping] A Thousand Charms 【综穿】千娇百媚 Feng Mian风绵Ancient Romance412k WordsOngoing [Qing dynasty transmigration + love at first sight + protagonist's halo + exclusive devotion + Mary Sue + alternate history + sweet romance] The Lovesick Heartbreak Flower was born of love, and Qing Yu, its spirit in human form, loves nothing more than feeding on the passions of the mortal world. World One: Kangxi's Beloved (completed) World Two: Qianlong's Fair and Radiant White Moonlight (completed) [Scumbag Long? Hmph, absolutely not. My innocence is destined to belong to my darling wife!] Wo 2.8kReads8.2Score130Shelves
43. 43 强 The Campus Heartthrob I Forced Myself on Was Bitter and Sour, So I Stopped Chasing Him After Rebirth 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生后不追了 I Really Love Big Tomatoes爱吃大番茄呀呀呀Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + reborn + the man chases his wife after losing her + campus] In her previous life, Su Mei had been infatuated with Chi Yan for ten years, yet he never once gave her so much as a glance of his own accord. Reborn into a new life, she would never cling to him again. * She thought that if she went to Hai University, far from Jing City, they’d never cross paths again. So why had Chi Yan transferred to her school too? And why was his gaze growing more and more heated whenever he looke 5.7kReads6.8Score196Shelves

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    "Mr. Lu, it's been three years, and the marriage certificate… are you still going to keep it from Madam?" Wen Yining's breath hitched. After a moment, Lu Yuanshen's deep, alert voice came from inside: "Yining has become suspicious?" "No, it's just…" "Then wait a little longer. Compared to Yining, Ayao needs the status of Mrs. Lu more. The IJL International Jewelry Design Competition needs Lu's background." "But, if Madam finds out about this, I'm afraid…" "Don't worry, she'll only throw a tantrum for a few days at most. Back then, she even gave up her inheritance rights to the Wen family for me. Now, besides me, who else can she rely on?" "As for Ayao…" His voice was still slow, but his tone softened almost imperceptibly: "She has always had a high talent in the field of jewelry design, and I don't want her talent to be buried like this…" Outside the study. Wen Yining felt cold all over, listening to the conversation inside the study in disbelief.

44. 44 糊 The Washed-Up Star Is So Flirtatious, the Big Shot Coaxes Her in Private, Begging for a Kiss 糊咖茶又媚，大佬私下哄着求亲亲 The Cackling Old Turtledove呱呱叫的老斑鸠Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Complete ❤️] [Foxlike Green Tea Girl & Scheming Big Shot | ❤️ Military Marriage | Extra Sweet and Flirtatious] [Period Setting | Age Gap | She Pursues Him] Parallel world, so don't overthink the details! Nan Qiao, a nobody of an actress, received a message asking her to audition at a hotel, only to be thrust into a parallel world set in the 1970s! She could neither carry heavy loads nor lift a finger, and was about to be kicked out of the art troupe on her very first day! What was she supposed 10.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
45. 45 离 After the Divorce, Miss Pei Said, “Sorry, I Don’t Love You Anymore” 离婚后，裴小姐说抱歉不爱了 Fried Egg Luosifen2333炸蛋螺蛳粉2333Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance + both leads have only ever been with each other] [Warning: for the point at which she turns back and forgives him, see the author’s note in Chapter One. If you can’t accept it, please don’t read. Thank you~] For five years of marriage to Shen Ye, Pei Wanrong bore the reputation of a scheming woman who had drugged him and deliberately trapped him with a child. Everyone in Beijing’s social circles despised her. After their wedding, she behaved as a devoted, dutiful wife in the 4.3kReads5.8Score140Shelves

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    Even the usually composed face of Old Master Shen now showed a hint of anger. "Shen Ye, do you have any sense of proportion or responsibility in your actions?" Shen Ye lowered his eyes, his handsome face expressionless, mentioning the divorce as if it were just a simple, everyday conversation over a meal. "It's not like I wanted a divorce." His voice was cold and dismissive. "She insisted on it, threatening to separate and then file for divorce if I didn't. What could I do?" "You brat, what did you do to offend Wanrong?" Old Master Shen was even angrier. "Wanrong is gentle and kind. How could she be so determined to get a divorce for no reason?!" "What could I do?" Shen Ye frowned impatiently. "Grandpa, she's just making a scene. Isn't it like when she was in school, thinking she could get my attention by causing a scene? I'll just ignore her for a while. She'll come back when she's done making a scene." "You can't just get a divorce so easily!" Old Master Shen glared at him. "Find a time and coax her back right now! Your son doesn't know about this yet. If he finds out and cries to me, I'll teach you a lesson!"

46. 46 和 After Breaking Up with the Movie Star, I Hid My Pregnancy and Thrived on My Own 和影帝分手后我藏起孕肚独美了 Lotus Root Slices藕片Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both Leads' First Love + Bittersweet and Sweet Romance, Breaking Free and Growing Strong, Proud Hero Chases His Wife, Mutual Redemption, Rekindled Romance, Adorable Child] Cui Tang once loved Gu Qiaoxi to the point of obsession. She faked a pregnancy to trick him into marriage and even threatened to die, but still couldn't make him stay. On the night before they broke up, they made love until they were spent. At dawn, Gu Qiaoxi said, “Cui Tang, you're disgusting!” That day, Cui Tang lay in the 13.6kReads8.6Score998Shelves
47. 47 首 Lord Chief Minister, I Don’t Want to Work Hard Anymore 首辅大人，妾身不想努力了 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Chief Minister + Older Man + Devoted Husband + Comeback] On the day she was sent to the Directorate of Music, Fifth Miss Zhao, Zhao Mingyan, took a client of her own accord. Her client was a thirty-year-old man, a full thirteen years older than her. The next day, the women of the Zhao family spat in her face one after another, cursing her as a shameless, wanton slut who had disgraced the Zhao family. They said she was every bit the whore's daughter, born knowing how to entertain men, 7.3kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    After seven days of entanglement, the Grand Secretary Nan redeemed her. She obediently became a concubine, and the Grand Secretary fell in love with her.

48. 48 虐 He Tormented Her Until She Left. On Her Engagement Day, He Wrecked the Entire City 虐走她，她订婚那日他砸了整座城 Lan Qi澜七Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Devoted, exclusive couple + reunion after years apart + groveling to win her back] In their senior year of college, she won the heart of the finance department’s heartthrob, and he introduced her to the pleasures of sex. Overjoyed, she told her father about her new relationship, only to hear him say, “I slept with her for one night, and now her dad wants to meet me.” She thought her one-sided crush had blossomed into mutual love. She never imagined she was just a rich playboy’s toy. It took her 5.6kReads6.3Score244Shelves

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    "You... Never liked Shen Sizhi?" Si Yexiao said nonchalantly, "A woman who offered herself up, just for fun." Xiao Yunzhou said sarcastically, "You have to pay for even for fun. If you don't pay, she'll think you'll marry her." Si Yexiao's even more mocking voice came, "I did, five thousand yuan." Qiao Yixi couldn't stand it anymore, "Si Ye, don't say that, she's your girlfriend." "What girlfriend? Just a high-class prostitute, you can play with her if you pay." Shen Sizhi felt like she'd been doused with cold water, instantly freezing on the spot. The word "cheap" seemed to echo in the empty skylight, like a sharp blade piercing her heart again and again, and she could no longer hold back her tears. She had given her heart to Si Yexiao, and he only thought she was cheap.

49. 49 重 Reborn as the Obsessive Campus Bully's Most Precious One 重生之偏执校霸的心尖宠 Yun Jingyao云景瑶Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi died at twenty-six, beneath a sudden downpour. The strawberry cake she’d made herself was rotting in the trash, while her phone displayed a trending headline: Shen Sinian watching fireworks with his one true love by his side. It was the tenth year she’d spent chasing after him, and the first year he’d promised to spend her birthday with her. When she opened her eyes, she was back in her high school classroom. The school broadcast was announcing that Jiang Zhi had won the national Math 4.7kReads8.6Score455Shelves
50. 50 穿 Transmigrate into a Book Set in the Seventies: The Cannon-Fodder Wife Takes Her Child to Join the Army 穿书年代，炮灰原配携崽随军去啦 Spirit Rain in the Empty Mountains空山灵雨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted An Hua transmigrated to the 1960s and became the cannon-fodder ex-wife of a male lead from a novel set in that era. The original wife was a rich, beautiful heiress who looked down on her illiterate, working-class husband. She caused one scene after another, determined to divorce him and run into the arms of her first love. An Hua, who had transmigrated into her role, thought: Illiterate? That's a man with the right roots and a good background! Working-class? He's a golden ticket! She promptly to 32.3kReads9.0Score3.5kShelves

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    The old house is on fire 💥💥💥 *A lazy, chubby girl vs. A seemingly abstinent but secretly devoted father-son secretary [The superior bows down + age gap + love at first sight + sweet and refreshing] [The female lead is a sophisticated, self-interested native, with a strong sense of worthyness; she doesn't diet, doesn't go to the countryside, and doesn't go to the black market] Like a precious jewel, Xue Baozhu's life is one that makes one sigh with envy. As the youngest daughter of the Xue family, she has an excellent mother protecting her and is favored by the whole family. While others are fighting over meat, she's already tired of the special treats; while others are busy with household chores, she's reading poetry and secretly reading romantic novels. Just as she's grown up and her needs have increased, she meets a handsome older man who's offering his heart and wallet...🎈

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