Looking for Historical Romance Where an Upright, Noble Male Lead Is Brought Down from His Pedestal 求古言，男主清正君子被拉下神坛

1. 1 枝 Heng on the Branches 枝上蘅 Zhongshu Jun jun中书君junAncient Romance357k WordsCompleted Content warning: First his soul travels into the ending, then his body follows. The System imposes mandatory quests and punishments, reducing stamina. [Flirtatious Princess × Aloof Imperial Preceptor] [Both virgins · Happy ending · His affection has always been reserved for her alone] Shen Heng transmigrated into the body of a sickly princess and panicked. The System told her that if she wanted to survive, she had to win over the most dangerous man in the book: Xunzhuo, the Imperial Preceptor of 101.7kReads9.5Score17.1kShelves
2. 2 穿 Transmigrated into the Hero's Ambitious Ex-Girlfriend, I Choose to Take It Easy 穿成男主的卷王前女友，咸鱼摆烂 Extra Shot Iced Americano满萃冰美式Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) [Devoted couple, sweet romance, hilarious cohabitation; a laid-back, theatrical slacker x a restrained, proper perfectionist] [Transmigration with her body, no secondary couple] Wen Zhili bought a lottery ticket to celebrate graduating. She scratched off a six-figure prize, then transmigrated into a book moments later. Oh well. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. A slacker can lounge anywhere, right? The System earnestly advised her: "Please maintain your character setting, 97.2kReads9.4Score14kShelves
3. 3 不 Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
4. 4 危 Danger! The Powerful Official I Wronged Has Become My Brother 危！渣过的权臣竟成了兄长 Nan Youyu南又予Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Controlled, unhinged Vice Minister of Justice × calculating, flirtatious, sweet-on-the-outside, sinister-within heroine] (Faux siblings + possessive obsession + flirtatious push and pull + secret midnight watching) Six months ago, Xie Wanyu seduced the local prefect, Pei Lin, to save her own life. But once the crisis passed, she decisively abandoned him and headed to the capital to find her father and take revenge. On the way, she met the Pei family's real daughter. Who could have guessed that 30.8kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves
5. 5 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves

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   Why isn't anyone recommending this book?! It's incredibly good, indescribably good, trust me!

6. 6 穿 Reborn as the Wicked Supporting Female, I Provoked a Powerful Official and Still Tried to Run 穿成恶毒女配，招惹了权臣还想跑 Light-Year Glamour光年华Ancient Romance126k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a Book] [Fake Marriage with Her Best Friend] [A Mad, Scheming Minister Secretly Yearns for Her] [Taking by Force] [Both Pure] [Sweet Romance] [Intense Push and Pull] [Political Intrigue] Xie Lanqing transmigrated into a book. She became the villainess in an ancient romance novel, destined to marry Song Jingyu, a cannon-fodder character, on her wedding night. Fortunately, the husband before her was her best friend of ten years, who had transmigrated here with her! Knowing how t 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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   I liked this one and would recommend it. It's a transmigration story with a fake marriage between best friends, a crazy, powerful minister secretly scheming for her, forced marriage, sweet 1v1 romance, and political intrigue.

7. 7 修 The Sword Sovereign Who Cultivates the Heartless Path Has My Name Engraved on His Life-Bound Sword 修无情道的剑尊，本命剑上刻着我的名字 Three Claws三只爪12k WordsCompleted The Sword Venerable who cultivates the Heartless Dao has my name engraved on his life-bound sword 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After my natal spirit beast was struck by lightning during its tribulation, it insisted that it had glimpsed the secrets of the future a thousand years in the future. In front of the entire sect, it shouted at the ruthless and merciless Sword Master, "Son-in-law!" I was so frightened that I immediately knelt down, after all, I had just ruined the Sword Master's Nine-Turn Golden Core and was about to be punished and die. But then this stupid beast pounced on the Sword Master's robes: "Son-in-law, stop pretending to be aloof! You've secretly engraved my master's name on your natal sword, what are you hiding?!" "You even have my master's companion spirit herb planted in your sea of consciousness, when are you going to share a room and cultivate together?!" The entire place fell silent, and the Sword Master's usually cold and handsome face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot. That night, I packed my bags to defect from the sect, but the communication jade talisman in my arms started vibrating wildly. A trembling, clenched voice came from the other end: "How many times did we cultivate together in the future?" "How many Heavenly Spiritual Roots did we produce? Does she look more like her or me?" "Has our relationship developed cracks? Which sect's bastard dared to seduce her?!"

8. 8 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A powerful female protagonist in an ancient Chinese romance novel! 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family for a purpose. After a breakdown in the rain, the heroine awakens to the truth and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her love interest, saving her family and killing the male lead, her enemy! 👍 During this process, she meets a mysterious spy, who is initially extremely aloof, only concerned with his mission and never speaking unless it concerns him. However, he is drawn to the heroine and loses his sanctity. The two are caught in a tug-of-war between lucidity and despair, making for an incredibly addictive and satisfying story! ✌️ A well-written novel with a logical plot and fresh storyline! 😍🍅

9. 9 五 Five Years with a Contraceptive Ring, and He Knelt in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 五年避子环，和离当天他跪穿祠堂 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Five Years Wearing a Contraceptive Ring, He Knelt Until His Knees Bled in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 2.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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   [Ancient Chinese Romance, Tragic Love, Unexpected Reversal, and a Wife-Chasing Hell] Seven years ago, he said I was delusional; on our wedding night, he said he was tired. I changed into a revealing outfit, and he locked himself in the second bedroom: "Song Wanqing, forced love is never sweet." I gritted my teeth: "Just enough to quench my thirst!" On the third day, he ran away. Later, I threw him a divorce agreement, but he hoisted me onto his shoulder and tossed me onto the bed. I trembled as I retorted with his words, and he lowered his head and kissed me: "Whether it's sweet or not, you'll only know after you taste it."

10. 10 狗 You Bastard, You Win This Time 狗男人，算你厉害 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted You Bastard, You Win This Time 3.1kReads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 将 General, You Owe Me a Life 将军，你欠我一条命 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted General, you owe me your life 214Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 将 The General's Sparrow in His Palm 将军掌中雀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted The General's Little Caged Bird 148Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 姐 My Sister Died, and He Married Me 姐姐死了，他娶了我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊26k WordsCompleted After My Sister Died, He Married Me 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 三 Three Customers I Can't Afford to Offend 三位客官都惹不起 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted None of the Three Guests Can Afford to Be Offended 46Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 太 The Crown Princess's Hehuan Tribulation 太子妃的合欢劫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Crown Princess's Passionate Tribulation 111Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 和 After the Mad Crown Prince Discovers the Divorce Agreement 和离书被疯批太子发现后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊25k WordsCompleted After the Crazed Crown Prince Found the Divorce Agreement 483Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 啼 A Hilarious Farce: The Top Scholar Forces His Way into the Palace with His Child to Claim the Throne 啼笑皆非：状元郎携子逼宫上位 Mountain Traces山踪22k WordsCompleted A Comedy of Errors: The Top Scholar Forces His Way into the Palace with His Son to Seize the Throne 19Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 本 This Heir Won't Chase You Anymore 本世子不舔了 Mountain Traces山踪Historical14k WordsCompleted This Heir Won’t Simp Anymore 10Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 超 A Supermodel Transmigrates and Becomes the Marquis’s Beloved 超模穿越，我是侯爷心尖宠 Love Yourself热爱自己的Ancient Romance177k WordsCompleted [No Strong Female Lead] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [Instant Attraction] [Everyday Gossip] Mu Rong Qingfeng rescued Lu Zhiyao, who had just returned to the capital, at the city gate. The moment he saw her, she captured his heart and his dreams, and he began the wonderful journey of pursuing and pampering his beloved wife. Spring breezes and summer rains, flowers beneath the moonlight: everything is filled with affection and sweet kisses. Their romance moves quickly, and it's sweet! 11.9kReads—Score1.7kShelves

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    Super pampered, beautiful

20. 20 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10kReads6.9Score791Shelves

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    Does this book count? A very rational crown prince is seduced by an illiterate peasant girl, and after the heroine dies, he uses his heart's blood to resurrect her.

21. 21 重 Reborn, I Drove the God of War Marquis Wild with Desire 重生后，我撩疯了战神侯爷 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted [The new book has only just received its initial rating, so the sample size is small. The score will gradually rise over time.] In her previous life, Shen Li was blind to the truth and foolishly devoted, mistaking her benefactor for someone else and marrying Pei Zhaoyan. After five years of giving him her whole heart, she was left with a child dead, her own life lost, and her family destroyed. Only as she lay dying did she finally realize that the person who had silently protected her and risk 7.3kReads6.7Score641Shelves

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    The first book is about a woman reborn into a life of crime and marrying her scumbag adoptive father—a fast-paced and satisfying read! The second book is about a transmigrated woman forced into love—a sweet and tumultuous story with multiple identities! The third book is about a goddess descending to earth to undergo tribulations, and an emperor willing to die to marry her! Three lifetimes!

22. 22 女 A Female Player Transmigrates and Catches the Eye of the Cold Crown Prince 女海王穿越，被清冷太子盯上了 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [Bold, formidable heroine x clingy, snake-like hero | Secret identities everywhere | Devoted to each other alone] "Do you know A Yu or not?" Yun Zhaohe stared at the little white snake in her arms and finally asked the question she had been holding in for so long. The little white snake shook its head, but its shifty eyes gave away its guilty conscience. Yun Zhaohe, a top modern investigator, died in an explosion and transmigrated as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister of Great Qin 371Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 动 Fall in Love and Die: The Heir and I Defy Heaven 动情即殒命，我与世子逆苍天 Shi Gu式谷Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Shen Qingyan unexpectedly spends a night entangled with Xiao Jinyuan, a ruthless and cold-blooded heir to a noble title. A high monk tells them, "Only by joining body and soul forty-nine times can you break the heavenly punishment that has haunted you for three lifetimes." But the curse's shackles remain: the moment they fall in love and commit to each other, both will die. She runs, he pursues. There is no escape from fate. She is a goddess undergoing tribulation. Reborn across three lifetimes, 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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