Everyone's No. 1 Historical Romance, The Kind That's Absolutely Stunning 大家心目中的古言Top1，超级惊艳的那种

1. 351 大 The Splendor of Great Zhou 大周风华录 Is Wasabi Spicy?芥末辣不辣Ancient Romance4.3M WordsCompleted After three years of drought, the land was strewn with the dead. Her parents sold Qin Fengyao as a “two-legged sheep.” Faced with certain death, she sold herself into servitude and escaped with the human traffickers. Sold to the Chang family, she accompanied their eldest daughter through confiscation of their property and desperate flight, then their restoration to favor. She helped the young lady establish herself in her husband’s household, became embroiled in the struggle for the throne, and, 21.7kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
2. 352 指 The Commander’s Plan to Win His Beloved 指挥使的掌心谋妻 A Ju, Who Loves Goji Berry Sprouts喜欢枸杞芽的阿菊Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Special Policewoman × Cold-Faced Embroidered Uniform Guard Commander × Love After Marriage × A Battle of Wits Between Two Powerhouses] Version One: Xie Lanyin, an elite modern-day special police officer, opens her eyes to find herself transmigrated into the body of a delicate young lady from an official family who has been kidnapped by bandits. She turns the tables and disables her kidnapper with a hairpin, only to run into Zhan Shuo, the Embroidered Uniform Guard commander who ha 23.3kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves

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   A newly found book, definitely worth buying!

3. 353 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 25.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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   Top three books recommended this year, books that are twenty years old.

4. 354 重 Reborn: Where Has That Familiar Face Gone? 重生：人面不知何处去 sam Eats Grapessam吃葡萄Female-Channel Fanfiction185k WordsCompleted (A fully leveled-up Zhen Huan transmigrates as Chunyuan.) Living another life, she transmigrated into the body of the woman who had been Yin Zhen's first love in his previous life. The Empress Chunyuan he had treasured in his heart and forever remembered became none other than her. Her legitimate son survived, and her health gradually improved. In the towering depths of the imperial palace, she wore brilliant yellow court robes and a magnificent, glittering phoenix crown. “Your Majesty, the Crow 27Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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   First book wasn't a clean romance novel, second one is pure romance novel 🤔😎

6. 356 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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   First book wasn't a clean romance novel, second book was a clean romance novel. [Thinking][Cool]

7. 357 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
8. 358 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 20kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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   It's super good to watch again.

9. 359 男 Adored in a World with Few Men and Many Women 男多女少异世宠 Yixi一兮Modern Romance785k WordsCompleted Bai Li, a modern-day girl, transmigrates to a parallel world after an accident. In this ridiculous world, the ratio of men to women is wildly skewed, women are unattractive, and there are no beautiful women. With her peerless looks, Bai Li can only think, what the hell is this place? After an accident, she inadvertently catches the attention of a financial tycoon’s heir. In this world where the tycoons reign supreme and four great families hold power, how will Bai Li, with no influence or connec 2.7kReads8.8Score200Shelves

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   This book is so interesting! ^_^

10. 360 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves
11. 361 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
12. 362 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: 18 Ways to Survive in Ancient Times 全家穿越：古代生存十八法 The Butterfly Doesn't Want To蝴蝶不愿意Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted The whole family transmigrates to ancient times after an accident. Whether that counts as good luck or bad luck is anyone’s guess. They’ve barely woken up when they find out the family has no money, no land, and a mountain of debt to repay. Not one of them has a golden finger, either. But the dog that came along with them is rather interesting. Could it be some kind of divine hound? This big family has to put food on the table, keep the household harmonious, and make progress in their studies. W 49.9kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
13. 363 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves
14. 364 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves
15. 365 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    Humorous and witty about family, country, and the world, it'll make you laugh out loud. The goddess-like doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince and discovers that he can still be saved, making you laugh from beginning to end.

16. 366 什 So What If I Lack Morals? I’m Already Number One in All of Jiuzhou 什么仙道天道？呵！我修的是杀道 Jiang Xiaoyan姜小言Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [Print edition out September 12 + refuses to look back + satisfying growth story + ensemble cast] In her past life, Wanwan died at the hands of her master and six senior brothers, pierced through the heart by seven swords and left without a whole body. Her master only loved her little junior sister, and her senior brothers only doted on her. When the little junior sister lost her Golden Core, they dug out Wanwan's to replace it. When the little junior sister was wronged, Ye Wanwan was made to su 156.4kReads9.4Score12.5kShelves

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    This book is fantastic. I got completely hooked the more I read. Although it's quite long, it doesn't feel padded at all. The plot unfolds seamlessly, with foreshadowing from the beginning gradually revealing itself, and many events echoing each other. What I love most is its tightly woven plot; each element connects seamlessly to the next. Seemingly insignificant details at the beginning can suddenly link together later, giving you that "Wow, this was all foreshadowing all along!" Feeling. It's not just about leveling up and fighting monsters; the world-building and character stories also gradually unfold, making you increasingly curious about what will happen next. Although it's long, it's worth reading slowly, and it's not finished yet. It's really good! Fans of cultivation novels should definitely give it a try! 🤍

17. 367 后 Tales of a Harem Struggle 后宫奋斗记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + palace intrigue + a slow, steady love story + adorable children + devoted love later on In the sixth year of Zhengli, Qu Su, daughter of the Imperial Medical Academy's director, was ordered to enter the palace. Many years later, Qu Su had risen from Junior Lady to Noble Consort. Her children surrounded her, and her Yuyan cosmetics shops had spread throughout the land. Looking back, she saw that the man had always been protecting her from behind. Qu Su: I love you, and I love myse 17.7kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    This is a very good historical romance novel. The heroine's father is a royal physician, and her family had no intention of letting her enter the palace. However, by a twist of fate, she was chosen. With five parts sincerity, three parts coquetry, and two parts cunning, the heroine eventually won the emperor's heart. The emperor in this story is insightful and resourceful, resolving many problems without the heroine needing to say a word.

18. 368 双 Twin Worlds of Ashen Passion: Reborn, I Make My Brother-in-Law a Piece on My Chessboard 双世烬欢：重生后姐夫成我掌中棋 Nian Nian年廿Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Sisters reborn + revenge and court intrigue + palace and household schemes] Reborn sisters turn their act into reality, burying their treacherous father and his schemes together, then help the Grand Princess ascend the throne in imperial robes, stepping over the underground palace to become emperor. -- What you see may not be true, and memories can lie. -- Xi Gu, an orphan raised in a Jinling pleasure house, was not found by her biological father, a man who wielded power over the court, until 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new author humbly begs for readers. A sisterly rebirth story. The female lead is an illegitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family, and the male lead is the unfavored prince who married the older sister in their previous life. The sisters join forces to take revenge on their scumbag father, turning a fake relationship into a real one. The female lead ultimately foils the conspiracy and helps the eldest princess seize the throne, ushering in a new era for women. Regular daily updates. No updates will be discontinued.

19. 369 本 As If I Were a Guest 本如寄 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted One day, someone read Meng Rujie's fortune and told her she was destined for a life of drudgery. Ridiculous. What kind of fate was that? She refused to accept it and hit them until they read it again. She was the demon queen who, according to everyone, understood every plant and living thing, could command the winds and clouds, and reshape heaven and earth. How could she be destined for drudgery? But she never expected that after sealing herself away for eight hundred years, when she broke throu 2.8kReads8.1Score473Shelves
20. 370 枕 Pillow of Beauty 枕姝色 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted Now published under the title The Young Man in Fine Clothes and on Fine Horses [Stoic general x fallen noblewoman, mutual healing, traditional historical romance, with no rebirth, transmigration, or golden finger] She was a noblewoman from a powerful family, beautiful and radiant, but when her family fell into decline, she became an orphan everyone could bully. Gu Lin protected and pampered her, but refused to marry her. Later, when the young man went away and matchmakers crowded her doorstep, s 10.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous in my eyes.

21. 371 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine's Rules of Survival and Plunder 快穿之妾室妖娆，生存掠夺守则 Yan Fei Loves Braised Pork爱吃甏肉的焱妃Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing A note about the content: not every story is about concubines. Some also take place in modern times. These tragic concubines want to survive, and to do that, they have to fight and seize what they can. Jiang Chunxi transmigrates into the bodies of these concubines to complete her missions. Morality means nothing to her; all that matters is getting the job done. So what if her methods are underhanded and shameless? Concubine in the Duke's mansion: She secretly gets together with the heir under th 19.9kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend both of these books. The female protagonists are both intelligent and ambitious. I really enjoyed both of them; you won't regret reading them! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

22. 372 双 Twin Jades 双玦 Clouds Drape the Sleeves云倾袖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted That night, a blood moon hung in the sky, and the Star-Picking Terrace blazed with lights. Yan Ling stood by the railing and cut off her long hair. Her red robes were as hauntingly beautiful as flowers at the end of their bloom. “Xiao Fengqing, I would descend to the Yellow Springs and enter hell for you. Did you ever feel even the slightest bit of sincerity toward me?” Xiao Fengqing stood tall and graceful, his expression indifferent. “Never.” Yan Ling burst into laughter and leaped into the bo 777Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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    All four of these books feature intelligent male and female leads! The suspense and plot twists are captivating!

23. 373 荨 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.5kReads8.1Score218Shelves
24. 374 枕 Pillow Fragrance, Pillow Peril 枕香劫 Nan Sheng Ji Meng柟笙几梦Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted The mad young heir seized me by force, but I would rather die than give in [forced possession➕mutual chastity➕the chase to win her back➕an intense push and pull➕you can run, but you can’t escape] Qiao Sheng transmigrated into the body of an illegitimate daughter of a low-ranking official. She figured she might as well make the best of things, but then she caught the attention of Pei Xuanmin, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, who was inspecting the south. They had only met in passing, yet he fixed his 924Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a crazy and powerful official. He falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight, takes her by force, and wants to take her as his concubine. The female protagonist is very smart, and she is willing to give in to the male protagonist. She is especially good at running. In the middle, there will be a scene where she escapes and runs with the ball. In the end, there is no forced rape.

25. 375 蹂 After I Tormented the Male Lead, He Spoiled Me Rotten 蹂躏男主后，他将我宠上天 Nan Xiaofei南小非Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted [Sweet 1v1 romance] [Pretending to transmigrate into a book] [The real powerhouse] She transmigrates into a book and becomes the evil female cannon fodder destined to be made into a human pig by the male lead. The System gives her two tasks: follow the original plot and humiliate the male lead, then make him fall hopelessly in love with her. Faced with a hellishly difficult challenge, she takes it all in stride. At their first meeting, he bites through her artery and swears to make her wish she 9kReads9.3Score980Shelves

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    This is a review I just finished writing in an hour. I'm worried not many people will see it, so I'm going to promote it everywhere. Hopefully, some of you will like it! [Crying][kissing][kissing][kissing][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying]

26. 376 夫 I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 夫君的报应就是我 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 878Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels featuring strong female protagonists are here!

27. 377 平 The Phoenix's Call 平凰引 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Empress]+[Female-Centered]+[Both Die, but a Happy Ending!]+[Feel-Good and Angst]+[Devoted Male Love Interest]+[Pure Romance] Heartbreaking angst, the kind that leaves you sobbing and torn to pieces! Good news! There’s a little sweetness among the shards of glass. Bad news! Once you understand that sweetness, it hurts even more. Packed with foreshadowing and hints, this may be a romance, but it has real depth. Since she’s an empress, expect a woman tormenting a man! Female awakening, an all-fema 34Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 378 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 692Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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    The male lead is relentless and forceful, even overpowering the female lead! He manages to surpass her! The female lead is unexpectedly drawn into a mysterious case, becoming entangled with the male lead. Later, due to unforeseen circumstances, she is forced to leave, only to reunite with him. The female lead initially tries to escape, but she can't break free. The male lead is dark, eccentric, and obsessive, wanting only the female lead. His love is incredibly sweet and genuine!

29. 379 诱 Tempt My Childhood Friend! Hook the Obsessed One! The Sweet Little Darling Drives Them Wild 诱竹马！勾偏执！娇软青梅撩疯了 A Purple Palace一方紫台Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted (Can hear the System + transmigrate into a book + reborn twice + childhood friend wins her heart + fake pursuit-and-regret) * When Sang Ye was seventeen, he heard a strange voice coming from Li Miao, the childhood friend he loved. The voice said she didn't belong in this world, and that to return home, she had to complete the story's missions and win someone's heart. Unfortunately, that person wasn't him. He watched her get close to Ying Chengyun and choose him over Sang Ye again and again, unti 2.1kReads8.4Score285Shelves
30. 380 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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    I highly recommend this historical romance novel about political intrigue. The female lead is incredibly cunning and strategic, practically a genius strategist. The villains aren't stupid, and the female supporting characters don't compete with her for power. The political intrigue is incredibly detailed and captivating. It feels like a female version of *Nirvana in Fire*, but much richer!

31. 381 弃 Tale of a Forsaken Husband 弃夫记 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Tale of a Cast-Off Husband 9.4kReads—Score102Shelves
32. 382 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    It's a palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Both the male and female leads are talkative and dote on each other. They are not pure ancient characters who have been reborn or transmigrated. The female supporting character is a villain who transmigrated. From the perspective of the male and female leads, they are both virgins, but from the perspective of the female supporting character, they are not.

33. 383 神 A Blessing from the Gods 神明的赐福 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title "Where Light Falls"] Huo Songjin is the biggest villainous male supporting character in "Beloved in the Palm", a hit on the women's fiction charts. Just how bad is he? He wipes out the male lead's entire family, then forces him to choose between the female lead and his own mother aboard a cruise ship. This dangerous, obsessive man has such striking looks and such a tragic past that his fans can't help worrying over him, and end up loving him th 22.5kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
34. 384 回 After Returning from the Dead, the Powerful Blocked My Bedside: Your Highness, Don’t Do This 回魂后权贵强堵床角：殿下别这样 Dearest Meow卿卿我喵Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [Forced Possession + 1Vn + Unhinged + 1v1 Ending + The Wife-Chasing Crematorium + The Native Fights Back Against Body Snatchers] The female lead is not a virgin! You’ll be well fed! The male leads are devoted to her in body and soul in every sense, but they’re crazy and doglike. You can consider all the men virgins. The heroine is weak, and this isn’t a wish-fulfillment story. If you know, you know. Come on in if you like this kind of story. When Shen Yu woke up, he discovered that his stunning 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-paced, ancient-style novel. The protagonist is trapped in amnesia, living a confused life. A series of illusory dreams breed doubt, and the protagonist explores hidden truths within a small world. Highly recommended!

35. 385 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 350Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese suspense with no cheat codes, featuring a mad beauty versus a cold and aloof powerful minister, a battle of wits intertwined with sweetness and heartbreak.

36. 386 团 The Beloved Little Darling of a Farming Family 团宠农家小奶包 Jiang Yuanyuan姜圆圆Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Everyone in Xixiang Village knows that the Zhao family recently found a little girl. She’s three years old, chubby and fair-skinned. Everyone says a girl is a burden, but the Zhao family treasures the little one. Later, Zhao Heng, who had been blind, regained his sight. Zhao Xuan, who had been poisoned, was cured. And the Zhao family, nearly ruined by the cost of medical treatment, became a wealthy household. Some people grew envious and snuck over to the Zhao home at midnight to eavesdrop, hopi 8kReads9.2Score764Shelves

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    Super good read! Hilarious writing style, I didn't skip a single chapter, it's excellent. I eagerly await updates every day, I love it! 1️⃣ Cute and adorable little ginseng, and a cunning but loving donkey dad; 2️⃣ Lu Chaochao, whose mind can be read, was a sacrificial offering to the Three Realms in her past life. In short, it's a very good read!

37. 387 和 Stealing the Male Lead from a Transmigrated Woman 和穿越女抢男主 Double Espresso, Writing Till Dawn双倍浓缩肝到凌晨Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Completed. A growing heroine in a political intrigue story. Bold enough to speak, flirt, and make a move. One heroine, multiple male leads. Every male lead has his own agenda, with plenty of foreshadowing early on. Not a wish-fulfillment story from the start.] After transmigrating into a book, she encounters another transmigrator. Friend or foe? The devoted general she thought she could trust with her heart is actually a fox spirit who came prepared. The assassin she thought was loyal, but who 303Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    There are so many male protagonists, but this book has a low rating!!! It's really beautiful!!! Help [Send Hearts][Send Hearts][Send Hearts] The female protagonist has an online IQ, a clear mind, and has feelings for the male protagonists, but she also takes advantage of each other a lot, so there is no clear water.

38. 388 愿 May You Remember the Late Boat 愿君忆晚舟 Miao Miao Can Dream苗喵会做梦Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Mutual devotion and fidelity + long-laid plans + traditional historical romance + strong heroine + no transmigration or rebirth + both fall for each other + ancient romance] [The Marquis's Heir with Multiple Identities] ✖️ [The Brilliant General's Legitimate Daughter] Xiao Wan, the general's legitimate daughter who had sworn, “I will never enter the palace,” was summoned back to the capital. On her very first day, the dissolute young heir Gu Xingzhou kept her at his side. In front of everyone 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Handsome men and beautiful women, investing in them is a sure thing

39. 389 二 The Emperor Sees Red After I Remarry and Wed the Regent 二婚嫁摄政王后，皇帝红了眼 Guardian of Kitties咪咪保护神Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a book as the empress, but she has only three months to live? No problem. As a corporate drone, she’s an expert at sucking up. As long as she gets the original male and female leads together, she’s sure to survive. But as the plot unfolds and one sacrificial character after another dies horribly, she finally realizes the truth. She, too, is destined to become a stepping stone for the heroine. She’s done with that. Are sacrificial characters really supposed to die? She’s ha 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book, it's super good, the female lead is charming, I really like it.

40. 390 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score127Shelves

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    This book is my number one! [Kissing emoji]

41. 391 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: A Concubine-Born Son's Guide to Getting Rich 女穿男：庶子暴富手册 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + transmigration + one-on-one romance + marriage before love + slow-burn + farming and business] [Sweet-talking, ruthless rent collector vs. theatrical holdout who refuses to break off the engagement] When Zhao Wenduo opens his eyes, he's become the disowned illegitimate son of a duke's household. A vast fortune? None of it is his. A houseful of servants? They've all gone to the legitimate son. All he has left are two crumbling alleys, a marriage contract, 1.2kReads7.0Score134Shelves
42. 392 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
43. 393 孪 Twin Shadows 孪影 Ning Sixi宁四夕Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted Secret crush + twins + stand-in romance + possessive love + groveling to win her back The Xie family has an ancestral rule: “There can be no second sun in the sky, no two rulers in one nation, and no twins in one family.” Twins might be considered a blessing among ordinary people, but in the Marquis of Zhenbei’s household, they are an ill omen, a sign that the family will split and its power will fall. After returning gravely wounded from the northern frontier, Shen Mushuang finds that her once- 729Reads—Score107Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! I absolutely love Ning Sixi's novels; I couldn't put them down.

44. 394 重 Restarting the Springtime 重启春光 Red Cherry红樱Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted [Fantasy transmigration + fated romance + mutual healing] A fresh premise with an imaginative plot. A chance encounter at the turn of time: a cool, commanding CEO and an elegant doctor find their spaces overlapping and end up “living together” across time! Li Jinwei was once a carefree heiress, but one accident after another took her brother and then her parents. To protect the business empire her family left behind, the carefree little princess had to grow up overnight. In 2023, Li Jinwei, CEO 885Reads9.1Score108Shelves
45. 395 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    It's so good, you could watch it all night.

46. 396 摘 Pluck That Black-Hearted Lotus 摘下那朵黑心莲 Half a Watermelon半颗西瓜Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy historical romance + one-on-one sweet romance with a touch of angst + happy ending + both leads' first love] [Sweet, adorable, bright heroine x arrogant, scheming, pure-hearted, lovesick male lead] Mu Zhenzhen transmigrated into a book because she was a little dissatisfied with the tragic ending of the gentle second male lead. She became a cannon-fodder supporting woman with barely a few lines in the story. She had only just arrived when she stumbled into the second male lea 25.7kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
47. 397 囚 Caged Phoenix: The Princess of the New Dynasty Is the Last Heir of the Old 囚凰：新朝长公主是前朝遗孤 Ning Sixi宁四夕Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted 76Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 398 千 A Trillion-Sized Space, the Princess Consort Buys Half the Realm 千亿空间，王妃买下半壁江山 Yi Yun伊昀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Wen Xi was a top pharmaceutical mogul and the King of Soldiers in Country A. Her greatest pleasure in life was making money. After obtaining a treasure map, she finally managed to open the hidden vault, only to transmigrate unexpectedly. If she had to transmigrate, couldn’t she at least get a better setup? She transmigrated as a poor farm girl, with nothing to her name. Her grandparents were gravely ill, her three-year-old little brother was about to be sold by her wicked uncle, and she had a wh 15.6kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    These are all ancient Chinese romance novels featuring powerful female protagonists with vast abilities and amazing powers. They're incredibly good, with characters possessing incredible abilities like spatial powers, systems, and cheat codes. They're also masters of both medicine and poison. Except for the last one, the others are all completed, but the last one is absolutely fantastic and definitely worth following! So worth following!! I'm urging for daily updates!

49. 399 前 The Former Dynasty's Maidservant 前朝女婢 Hou Mochen Yan侯莫陈炎Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted No saintly heroine, no pointless chatter, no dragging things out. Come feast on the good stuff!!! The cover is based on the heroine's original character design, so feel free to imagine yourself in her role. “As long as we don't have children, there won't be any problems. You needn't worry, Big Sister. I won't marry someone else for the sake of an heir. In this life, I need only you...” 1.4kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    The later part is absolutely amazing, completely unexpected. The unrequited love in the early stages + the pseudo-bones relationship in the middle stages + the forbidden love in the later stages. It's both sickeningly sweet and heart-wrenchingly tragic, a plot that delivers both pain and sweetness, making it utterly addictive. No saintly sentimentality, no unnecessary chatter. I kill to save my life, he covets my elder sister. Me: "There is no perfect person in this world. You say I'm disrupting the court? Before you label me a villain, you'd better pay for my blood debt!" Him: "I've already fallen in love with you, how can I change that? What's done is done, I accept it. Even if it's my elder sister, so what? Rebellion against the Heavenly Gang, forceful acquisition or whatever, I'll bear the world's infamy. Even mountains and seas, I will flatten them. My elder sister can only be mine…!" No time travel, no reincarnation, pure ancient times.

50. 400 御 Command All Beasts, Refine Divine Pills, The Phoenix Conquers the Heavens 御万兽！炼神丹！凤临异世傲苍穹 Yi Yun伊昀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Playing the fool to catch the tiger + strong female lead + two equally powerful leads + crushing villains + no saintly heroine] Ling Changge, who bore the grudge of her clan’s annihilation, opened her eyes to find she had transmigrated into the body of a woman who shared her name. She had only just transmigrated, and already she was a good-for-nothing with no spiritual roots and a destroyed dantian! No spiritual roots? She’d grow new ones! A destroyed dantian? She’d rebuild it! Divine pills wer 15.9kReads8.3Score2.3kShelves

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