Ancient-Era Group Stories with Superb Prose 文笔绝佳的古言群像

1. 51 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance479k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 35.7kReads6.5Score3.4kShelves

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   This new book feels good

2. 52 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance769k WordsOngoing [Mad Empress × Reclusive Powerful Official] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Heartbreak] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] [Male-to-Female] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] [Devotion Taken to the Extreme]. It blends sweetness with heartbreak and is not mindless wish fulfillment. Read with care if that's not your thing!) In their modern-day past life, the two parted forever on a snowy night. Snow covered his wheelchair; his three wishes went unfulfilled, and 45Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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   At first glance, I thought it was modern. At second glance, it was an ancient heroine. At third glance, the heroine was strong enough to be both strong. But at the back, it turned out to be a group portrait. They came out one by one. Everyone has their own story. It is constantly reversing, fine grain, and a step-by-step group portrait.

3. 53 大 Yi Shuo, the Han Dynasty’s Female Physician, and Huo Qubing, the Champion Marquis 大汉女国医义妁与冠军侯霍去病 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted A story of mutual devotion, the Han Dynasty, Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han, historical research, imagination, political intrigue, period drama, 1v1 romance, Huo Qubing, Emperor Wu of Han, the Xiongnu, medicine, childhood friends, and a female physician. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. Yi Shuo was the first female imperial physician in Chinese history to be recorded in the annals. There is no record of Huo Qubing having a wife, but records do mention that he had a son. The Han 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Delicately written

4. 54 回 One Glance Back, A Thousand Years Gone 回眸一瞬已千年 A Lake of Misty Rain一湖烟雨Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted Body transmigration + soul transmigration + the whole family transmigrates + woman disguised as a man + meticulous historical research + a touch of sci-fi + political intrigue + not a wish-fulfillment story, nor a story about an all-powerful heroine + Ying Zheng, the First Emperor of Qin + a kind but imperfect heroine (readers who love formulaic wish-fulfillment stories, beware). An original story with no recycled tropes, where every plot thread connects. The heroine is an ordinary modern woman 205Reads8.4Score—Shelves
5. 55 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 43.3kReads8.3Score5.6kShelves

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   Must recommend this book

6. 56 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 24Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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   Everyone has read many old books, and I recommend two new ones! Of these two books, I cried through the second half of Changsheng, and Jinshu is still being serialized, but it's also very interesting!!!

7. 57 锦 A Letter of Love, Undelivered 锦书不渡 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing The Letter Never Reached You: Heir, I Couldn't Care Less About Your Atonement A carefully orchestrated scandal, a disastrous bond born of cruelty and darkness. Lu Zhan, heir to the Duke Who Guards the Nation, was as radiant as the moon, gifted in both letters and arms, and the ideal match every noblewoman in the capital dreamed of. He and Song Yiren, the prime minister's legitimate daughter, were a perfect couple, with only their wedding date left to set. But one birthday banquet and a cup of so 9Reads—Score102Shelves
8. 58 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Excellent writing style, ancient Chinese novel, and exciting plot

9. 59 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.8kReads9.3Score245Shelves

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   As the old saying goes, tactics, micro-group images, and thoughtfulness

10. 60 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.8M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 142Reads8.7Score125Shelves

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    The portrait that best meets your requirements, a group of young people, going on a journey together.

11. 61 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Made It Big Through Legal Education 穿越后我靠普法做大做强 Yuan Fu爰复Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + System + cultivation + strong female lead + growing heroine + ensemble cast] Practicing lawyer Lin Jian Yue transmigrates to a cultivation world and brings along a divine beast System that rewards her with magical treasures, pills, spirit stones, and more whenever she teaches people the law. Talk about a perfect match for her expertise! … Lin Jian Yue: “I don’t know anything about cultivation!! (•'╻'• ۶)۶ But nobody knows the law better than me ^_^. Hit a cultivation bottlene —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You won't lose money if you invest [top post] ~ [Time Travel + System + Cultivation of Immortality + Strong Female + Growth-type Female Protagonist + Group Portrait] Practicing lawyer Lin Jianyue traveled through time to the world of cultivating immortals, and she also brought her own system mythical beast that can deliver magic weapons, elixirs, spiritual stones... By spreading the law. This is not professional! Lin Jianyue: "I don't know how to cultivate immortals‼(•'╻'• ۶)۶, but no one knows the law better than me ^_^. My cultivation is at a bottleneck. I am short of elixirs, magic weapons, and spiritual stones. When I meet someone who can't do it, don't panic. Let me teach you how to do it and get some cheats. ^_^—— Alchemy Association: "Our alchemy cultivator has produced a young genius who has not been seen in thousands of years. Will they dare to look down on us in the future when they look at the Alchemist Alliance? ——The Weapon Refining Masters Alliance: "There is hope for the revival of our Weapon Refining Alliance. With a talent like Ghost Ax Master, we can overwhelm the Talisman Masters Alliance!" —— Talisman Master Alliance: "Our Talisman Master Alliance has produced an unparalleled genius, and we will definitely make Talisman Masters a path that everyone aspires to in the future!" " ——Lin Jianyue: Sorry, it's all me╮( •́ω•̀ )╭ —— Wuji Sect leader: "Did the poor Tianyan Sect lead Wancangzhou to surpass us and become the largest economy? "Wuji Sect disciple: "I heard that their sect has formulated a general policy for the integrated development of law and economy..." Lin Jianyue: The system serves economic development. If the legal system is improved, economic development will of course be faster^_^

12. 62 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical646k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 5.2kReads8.8Score244Shelves

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    [Imaginary dynasty + time travel + war + conspiracy + group portraits + the golden finger was cut in half] Tian Shu, a male high school student, woke up and traveled through the ancient mourning hall. The widowed sisters-in-law swarmed over and showed their utmost concern. In troubled times and feudal times, noble surnames are in power. The system is in vain, and the sisters-in-law have their own agendas. Can he, who comes from a poor family, change his fate against the odds? Sitting on thousands of miles of land and leaving a name in history! [Turns lips] Or is it impossible to escape fate and become a miserable cannon fodder for someone else's marriage?

13. 63 兰 The Book of Fated Bonds 兰因簿 Preserved Egg and Lean Meat rou Porridge皮蛋瘦rou粥Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing [Underworld Temp Worker + Civil Service Bureaucrat + Yin-Yang Romance] Do you think Fengdu opens its gates to the human world only on the Ghost Festival? It doesn't. The gates of the netherworld don't wait for any one particular festival. They stand open every day, day and night. Do you think that once you cross the Naihe Bridge and drink a bowl of Meng Po's soup, all love, hate, and longing will vanish without a trace? That's not true either. Countless obsessions will wander the depths of 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The lights of the Hengjian Department reflect the two realms of Yin and Yang. Sumu holds the orchid book and reads through the unfinished thoughts of the deceased. The old debts from the ancient divine tribulations and the deep injustices in the annals of troubled times have all been spread out one by one. There is no simple conclusion of right and wrong. There are only sentient beings who are at the mercy of fate, leaving behind them full of unforgettable sorrow in the cycle of reincarnation.

14. 64 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 4.3kReads9.3Score386Shelves

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    My husband who had been away from home for five years unexpectedly brought a green tea girl with him when he came back.

15. 65 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 132Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Thanks to the poster✔This is a new book, a short novel, and it has been completed. It's imaginary, it's both Machiavellian, funny and informative. Micro-group portrait, fast pace, fine details, correct three views and effective, no intelligence, no fingers, no bad jokes, no high-tech blessing, every word is hand-written, full of sincerity, sincerely recommended

16. 66 不 No Joy in Silence 不言欢 Wen Yue's Treasure温月的宝藏Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted Jing Wu's disappearance in childhood left Xiao Se burdened with guilt. Many years later, a woman claiming to be Ruo Jing Wu returned to the Jing Kingdom. Xiao Se knows that the truth behind this turn of events is far more complicated than it seems. What kind of web have the Rong people spun to bring Ruo Jing Wu to such an end? When the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, how can love endure? What fate awaits the Jing Kingdom? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is it, group portrait.

17. 67 开 A Bowl from the Start, and You Want Me to Be Empress? 开局一个碗，让我当女帝？ Snow Reflected in the Dusk薄暮映雪Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Conquest + transmigration + System + nation-building + empress + ensemble cast] Transmigrated into a chaotic age and forced to flee famine from the start, you have to choose: A. Disguise yourself as a man | B. Leave it all to fate You decisively press A, and with nothing but a chipped bowl, struggle to survive with your little sister. You can't even get enough to eat, and at any moment you could be captured and treated as “two-legged mutton”... At death's door, you have to choose: A. Fight back 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ✨✨✨ [Highly Recommended] This masterpiece of ancient Chinese portraits of the empress is really beautiful, believe me! [Hold it] The author's writing style is so penetrating, each character is so vividly portrayed, and the visuals almost overflow the screen. I highly recommend this book.

18. 68 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I found an ancient saying with a good sense of quality, without any cheats. Mrs. Huarui is in a deep palace, facing all parties involved and planning calmly. She does not rely on chance to break the situation. The pulling and pulling of all parties is wonderfully written, without any bloody farce. You can search for the new work in the same series, "Mrs. Huarui: Bianjing Moon".

19. 69 两 The Civilization of the Two Song Dynasties: Rethinking Three Hundred Years of Song History 两宋文明——重解宋朝三百年 Li Peicong李沛聪Historical559k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed exploration of Song dynasty history and civilization. Through an in-depth analysis of the dynasty’s three hundred years, the author presents a vivid, comprehensive, and multifaceted portrait of the Song from political, economic, cultural, and military perspectives. The book covers the historical period from the reforms of Chai Rong, Emperor Shizong of the Later Zhou, to the final years of the Song dynasty. The author not only recounts the dynasty’s founding, developme 4.9kReads9.5Score732Shelves
20. 70 重 Reborn: Qingqian Gives Up Revenge and Prays for Your Peace 重生之清浅不复仇，愿卿安 Clear Tea and Moon Shadows清茶月影Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was Qingqian, the cherished daughter of the Meng family, and he was Yuanjun, a slave presented as tribute by the Yaoshen Tribe. She gave her heart to the wrong man and used the Meng family's power to keep him by her side. He endured and bided his time, using her help to become a blade that would bring down the dynasty. Only when the country fell and her family was destroyed did she understand: they had never been on the same path. In the end, they stood on opposite side 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The stories of the male and female protagonists are very rich, and the supporting characters have their own storylines and highlight moments.

21. 71 不 Wasn't I Supposed to Come Here to Enjoy Life? Second Miss, I'm Busy 不是穿来享福吗？二小姐我很忙 There Are Little Fish in the Water水里有小鱼Ancient Romance712k WordsOngoing A chapter-based historical romance modeled on Dream of the Red Chamber. It has a certain learning curve and is set in an alternate Song dynasty. Every detail can withstand scholarly scrutiny. Li Yi transmigrated here to enjoy a life of comfort. By a twist of fate, she won the favor of the Dowager Consort of Prince Heng's residence, and with her father, the prefect of Qingzhou, protecting her, she lived freely and boldly. (No romantic scenes in the first 200 chapters. If that's not your thing, yo 191Reads—Score140Shelves

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    The author's writing style is obviously based on "Dream of Red Mansions" in Zhang Hui style ancient Chinese novel. Although it is immature, it is courageous and the plot is very interesting.

22. 72 小 The Little Princess Is Always Trying to Undermine Me 小郡主她总想拆我台 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery337k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery-solving + one-on-one romance + sweet love + ensemble cast] [Quirky young princess × aloof, sharp-tongued heir] After my imperial uncle caught me causing a scene in a brothel, I became an unofficial member of the Dali Temple. My immediate superior, Xie Zhiyan, is the sharpest-tongued heir in the capital. He’s so cutting that even the flies find him harsh when he examines a corpse. “Your Highness, if you’re bored, why not lick the tiles in the morgue clean?” That is, 304Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Detective novel about group portraits in ancient Chinese

23. 73 冷 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 32Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 钻 I Dug into Ancient Tombs to Protect My General and Our Homeland 钻进坟墓找古人，护我将军与河山 It's Jiang Lai是姜莱吖Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Modern college student Ling Zhi X tragic Southern Song general Zhao Yan X gentle Yuan dynasty crown prince Zhenjin] [Ensemble cast focus + clean ancient romance + fated love + sweetness and heartbreak + battles of wits + national stakes] After getting herself into huge trouble, college student Ling Zhi goes to the tomb of the ancient figure she worships to clear her head. To her surprise, the tomb entrance opens, and she is transported to Lin'an in the Southern Song, where the nation's gates ha 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    - Modern college students travel through the Southern Song Dynasty, taking advantage of ancient tombs to protect the tragic generals, killing national thieves, fighting foreign enemies, and guarding rivers and mountains, with a full sense of destiny.

25. 75 金 Spring Runs Deep in the Golden Palace 金阙春深 Lin Xi Yuan林汐愿Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, timid crown princess × dark, unhinged emperor × radiant crown prince] On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Chengming, Xiao Ke, unexpectedly ran into a “young palace maid” in the imperial gardens. The “young palace maid” was drawn into a struggle within the royal family, beginning a life of political maneuvering in which she would turn the tides. Several months later, the Eastern Palace held a grand wedding. The “young palace maid,” dressed in her phoenix coronet and red weddi 19kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    Who knows, most of the male protagonists belong to the female protagonist, and their careers also belong to the female protagonist. The only thing is that Persimmon likes the author.

26. 76 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance582k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 258Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book, the writing is excellent and the plot is rich! It writes about the group games of wealthy families, the pleasures and grudges in the world, the fireworks in the market, the intrigues in the court, and the taboo and passionate relationship between master and apprentice. They are all fresh and vivid, like watching a fast-paced costume drama.

27. 77 星 Stardust Falls into a Long Dream 星霜入长梦 Duck Quack鸭叫Historical88k WordsOngoing Set in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The main storyline follows the little-known Red Turban Army’s northern expedition against Goryeo and the rival warlords vying for power at the end of the Yuan dynasty, alongside a fictional character who navigates the shifting alliances between the lords. The story also touches on ancient legends of immortal cultivators and tales from the Classic of Mountains and Seas that date back to antiquity. See how the protagonist makes his way through a troub 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing style is gorgeous, the vocabulary is rosy, the poems are magnificent, the dots are dotted with langan, and the words are pearls. It is finished after reading it. It is a historical text of the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties. If you don't agree after reading it,... Disadvantages require certain literary reserves

28. 78 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 302Reads—Score102Shelves

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    It is a group portrait novel that depicts the tragedy of the ancient feudal system and shows the brutality of court struggle and the complexity of human nature. Each character in the book is very three-dimensional and has his own purpose and persistence. It is not a double story. The heroine and the male protagonist have a sadistic relationship together.

29. 79 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 195.1kReads9.6Score31kShelves
30. 80 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 153kReads9.7Score57.8kShelves
31. 81 太 The Crown Prince's Sweetheart 太子殿下的糖心小娇妻 How Do You Know If the Fish Is Happy子非鱼焉知鱼之Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted He is the dignified, jade-like Crown Prince. She is a free-spirited daughter of a military family. They were childhood sweethearts, and their love was mutual, but he insists on breaking off their arranged engagement and pushing her far away, because as the heir to the throne, he fears he cannot give her a lifetime with only him. Give up? As if. She wants her Crown Prince brother, and she wants a lifetime with only him. If she can’t stand the rules of the “three palaces and six courtyards,” then 240Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 疯 The Mad Heir’s Ruthless Pursuit 疯批世子强取豪夺 How Do You Know If the Fish Is Happy子非鱼焉知鱼之Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted He thought this was a carefully plotted act of taming. She said it was a game of mutual seduction. When Jiang Yicheng rescued the orphaned girl fleeing famine, he resolved to turn her into the perfect pawn. He gave her fine clothes and taught her poetry and books, waiting for her to blossom in his hands and serve his purposes. Ye Xuemian saw through his intentions and smiled, demure yet alluring. Since the player had fallen for her, it was time to change who owned the board. With the wit and c 4Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 对 The Gentle, Lovable Wife in the Comparison Group Awakens 对照组的娇软正妻觉醒啦 Draws with a Little Blade画刀刀Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [One man and one woman + devoted couple and sweet romance + delicate beauty + regent] Sheng Rui, an unfavored concubine-born daughter, manages through her own efforts to marry the youngest grand secretary in the court. After their wedding, she feels life is pretty comfortable: she has money to spend and power at her disposal. Her husband may be a little too insatiable in certain matters, but with time, she's learned to enjoy it too. Just as she thinks she can spend the rest of her life in peace 13.2kReads8.4Score848Shelves

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    I like charming girls!!

34. 84 你 Is There Even One Normal Person on Your Demon-Slaying Squad?! 你这斩魔小队也没个正常人啊！ You Yue Ni尤月腻Fantastical Romance404k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Passionate Action + All-Female Main Cast] Others slay demons with profound cultivation and formations that reach the heavens. They slay demons like this: Never mind the details, I'm charging in first! We'll figure out the tactics as we fight. They're only rookies, yet they keep challenging demon servants far stronger than themselves. They win, but end up covered in wounds. Still, these girls always forget the pain as soon as they've healed. If demons threaten the wo 79Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A bit thick-skinned, but the plot makes you ignore the writing

35. 85 我 I Livestream My Cultivation of the Heartless Path in the Cultivation World 我在修真界直播修无情道 Your House Has Fish你家有鱼Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted After being reunited with her birth family, Su Nielan gets the full package: an engagement, having her spiritual root ripped out, being married off to a useless man, and getting kicked out of the family. One day, while she’s lounging in bed like a contented couch potato, a transparent screen suddenly appears before her eyes, filled with scrolling comments. It turns out her world is just a book. It turns out her useless cultivation partner will soon become the foremost figure in the cultivation w 4.7kReads9.0Score538Shelves

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    True group portraits, all completed, the author has no risk of abandoning the trap

36. 86 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 250.9kReads9.7Score28kShelves
37. 87 贞 Zhenguan: The Princess Is Too Young, So I'll Raise Her First 贞观：公主太小，我先养着 Northern Shu Chef北蜀庖人Historical1.8M WordsOngoing After sighing over the tragic fate of Princess Jinyang, Li Chengyao, the young owner of a neighborhood supermarket, suddenly transmigrates into the Tang Dynasty as its most forgettable, laid-back prince. Fight for the throne? Not even a dog would do that! He has just one goal: lie flat and, while he's at it, save a few princesses whose tragic fates have always bothered him. From the start, a nine-link puzzle brings a smile to the bedridden Princess Jinyang. A casual word from him nips Princess 545Reads6.8Score150Shelves

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    Ancient saying group portrait, please support!

38. 88 大 Great Song: A Max-Level Master Saves Li Qingzhao from the Start 大宋：满级大佬开局救了李清照 Northern Shu Chef北蜀庖人Historical277k WordsOngoing [Max-level power crushing the world below + fiercely protective pure love + unconventional wish-fulfillment + time-and-space mystery] Lu Yun, a max-level powerhouse from the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, opened his eyes and found himself in a blazing festival fire in the Yuanfu era of the Song. A thousand-jin beam came crashing down over his head. He raised a hand and smacked it into a shower of splinters. The Imperial Guards fled in disarray through the streets. He pulled a young lady out 12Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy515k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel steeped in history. It is a story of love and vengeance for family and country, of chivalrous heroes and young gallants in fine clothes riding spirited steeds. The novel creates a vast jianghu and an expansive world of martial arts. Its breadth of martial arts, number of schools, and cast of characters are among its defining features. Inspired by the narrative methods and writing styles of Liang Yusheng and Jin Yong, every word has been independently conceived and writt 1kReads—Score103Shelves

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    Ancient martial arts, group portraits of young people. The language style and narrative techniques of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng's novels are simple and smooth, without lengthy, deliberate, and mysterious descriptions of the environment and the accumulation of gorgeous words. Each word is independently conceived and created by the author, eliminating any infringement. The novel has a strong sense of history, and the blood-soaked hearts of the knights and the passionate and loyal souls of the patriotic generals are all in it. The theme of the work is grand, the story is exciting and compact, the conception is clever, the structure is traceless, the logic is tight, there are no loopholes, and all foreshadowings are responded to. Follow the work and the author will take you on a journey together! Let's watch Qin Shaoxia join forces with heroes from all over the world to fight against the sky and reshape the grand and passionate world!

40. 90 长 Chang’an Moon, Frost-Colored 长安月如霜 Honey-Sweet White Tea Cat蜜糖白茶猫Fantastical Romance222k WordsCompleted [Fox Demon ♥ Rabbit Demon]|Love and hate|Everyone's favorite|Late Tang supernatural mysteries|Suspense and horror|Battles between good and evil Foxfire lights the long night; frost falls upon Chang'an. In the waning years of the Tang dynasty, the world is in turmoil and demons run rampant. Monsters lurk in the alleys, harming people. A solitary lamp flickers in the dead of night; ghostly shadows drift through deserted lanes, and eerie cries ring out. Beneath the bustle of human life lie count 5Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 将 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Litang离堂Ancient Romance312k WordsOngoing At court, he is the gentle, refined gentleman whom everyone praises, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married, and her husband cherishes her and protects her with his life. But he refuses to accept it. With scheme after scheme and conspiracy after conspiracy, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the power of the throne. The Crown Prince watches like a tiger waiting to pounce, while the Third Prince keeps his claws hidden. The court is a battlefield, and every step pits 5Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 281Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like group portraits and plots, you can check it out. Not only do the male and female protagonists have their own stories, but the emperor, aristocratic families, and courtiers also all have their own ideas, and they are not just tools.

43. 93 错 Mistakenly Bound to the Eunuch, He Helps Me Ascend the Throne 错绑九千岁，他助我登临帝位 Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing [War-God Grand Princess × Lord Eunuch: Fierce and ruthless to outsiders, proud and devoted to her] “Women rule” + “Court intrigue” + “Both pure” + “Power couple” Ye Shumei returns from battle to find that her fiancé, Wen Zhijin, is going to marry her imperial younger sister. How could she possibly put up with that? If you’re going to be so unreasonable, then I’ll just... On a dark, windy night, she climbed over the wall into the Grand Tutor’s residence and hauled someone back to her villa in a s 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This, the supporting characters are also very vivid

44. 94 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance430k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient book! Strong Revenge

45. 95 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 178Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are multiple female supporting characters, who are not opposites of the heroine and have their own stories. It is more realistic. There is no overbearing president, but only lovers in distress hug each other for warmth, women help each other in survival crisis, and there is also the fickleness of human nature.

46. 96 流 Exiled to the Northern Frontier? I’ll Reclaim the Wasteland with My Reborn Husband 流放北疆？我带重生夫君开荒 Meatball with a Fried Egg煎蛋的肉肉Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted [No System, no pocket dimension, transmigrated woman vs. reborn man] [If you want an overpowered golden finger, this isn't for you] [There are children, but if you want a story focused purely on raising kids, this isn't for you] [No political scheming! No household intrigue! No palace intrigue! Not a power fantasy about a strong female lead!] [Some chapters end with short skits where the male lead transmigrates to the modern world; proceed with caution if that's not your thing] Tan Yun transmig 587Reads6.2Score100Shelves

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    As the old saying goes, open up wasteland and farm!

47. 97 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts1.9M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 9.1kReads8.8Score783Shelves

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    The temple is high and far away, the market is warm and real, I guard this world of fireworks

48. 98 暴 The Tyrant's Beloved Is the Enemy Kingdom's Princess 暴君的心尖宠是敌国公主 Li Lizi梨梨子呀Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Tyrant's Beloved Is the Princess of an Enemy Kingdom 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On her wedding night, she hid a knife under her pillow. He smiled and handed over the whetstone: "This one isn't sharp enough, use mine!" 'In this political marriage, whoever is tempted first will lose!

49. 99 替 After a Substitute Marriage, I Became a Ghost, and the Ascetic Grand Secretary Dotes on Me 替嫁后我成了鬼，禁欲首辅宠疯了 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Ancient Romance97k WordsOngoing [A chaste scholar gets pinned down by a ghost every night? Anyone there? This is urgent!] Nie Xiaoqian transmigrated into the body of a stand-in bride, only to “drop dead” and become a ghost on her wedding night. She thought things had gone straight to hell from the start, but then she got bound to the [Ghost System]. Help the original owner get revenge, flirt with the scholar, help him pass the imperial exams: all of it earns points! Once she saves enough points, she can become human again! So —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Being a ghost is not scary, being scary is not systematic. Nie Xiaoqian's time travel begins with ghosts [Please give me more updates] [Please give me more updates] [Please give me more updates] [The masterpiece of Bird Eater] [The masterpiece of Bird Eater]

50. 100 卿 Where Qingyun Meets 卿云见 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted Just after she transmigrates, her husband nearly destroys her body to cover up his crime. After barely escaping with her life, she finds that the one who helped her was her husband's younger brother. Is it a political scheme or a transaction? Each takes what they need and relies on their own abilities. How can she carve out a life of her own in this world? 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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