Historical Romance: A Young Married Couple with Lively Personalities 古言，少年夫妻，男女主性格鲜活

1. 51 云 Chaos Between Heaven and Earth 云泥乱 Feast of a Thousand Lanterns千灯宴Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is out. [Substitute Bride, Ugly Maid × Exiled, Disgraced Crown Prince × Win Her Back at Any Cost × Marriage Before Love × Pregnant and on the Run × Mutual Healing × Ugly Duckling Comeback] She was the ugliest maid in the marquis's household. A birthmark covered her face, her hands were calloused, and everyone had called her Ugly Ah for six years. Her daily job was scrubbing chamber pots. He was the most exalted crown prince in the imperial family. Overnight, he was deposed. 44.1kReads9.1Score4.8k14d adds

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   Once deposed and exiled, the eldest daughter of a marquis, originally betrothed to the crippled deposed crown prince, would rather die than marry him. Thus, a maid with a birthmark, Ah Chou, was forced into the bridal sedan chair. Desperate to escape, he, who had been seriously wounded protecting her from an arrow, said, "I, Xiao Yi, have lived a life of integrity, except in keeping you here, I used some less-than-honorable means. Today, I give you the copper seal, and you are free." Later, he returned to the capital, ascended the throne, and she, pregnant, ran away… Both are virgins. This novel features a slow-burning romance; sisters who like this type should check it out.

2. 52 奈 The Emperor Can't Help but Favor Me 奈何帝王偏爱我 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, obedient empress VS a cold, ruthless, scheming emperor] [Sweet HE + both leads are virgins + one-on-one + fiercely protective and doting husband + only has eyes for her] An imperial decree arrived, ordering a marriage to bring the emperor good fortune. Su Yaning had heard that His Majesty was violent and that he was poisoned and disabled. She had no intention of rushing to her death to join him in the grave, so she forced her younger cousin Su Luo, daughter of the former Grand Ge 8.1kReads8.4Score56614d adds

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   The wicked emperor was instantly smitten. At first, he called the female lead silly, but later he gently called her "my darling." [Admiration][Shy]

3. 53 双 After We Both Transmigrate, I Throw My Weight Around in My Hometown’s Harem 双穿后我在老乡后宫作威作福 No Morning Court不早朝Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted “Don't you understand? It's not because we're alike that I can't live without you!” “I'm the one who can't live without you!” Xiao Shuhan x Shi Shi “Have you not seen the waters of the Yellow River descending from the heavens...” When Shi Shi heard those words, the coarse bran she was chewing suddenly tasted delicious. It was the most comforting thing she'd heard since she transmigrated! Just as Shi Shi was carefully planning a joyful reunion, a major blunder unfolded one night in the imperi 881Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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   Full sugar, no ice, both leads are virgins and exclusively pampered, tons of jokes, the female lead gets kicked into the water by the emperor after exclaiming "Holy crap!"

4. 54 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book About the Imperial Exams and Brought Home a Fussy Little Wife 穿书科举，娶了个小作精回家 Zhou Zijin舟子衿Ancient Romance910k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + sweet romance + face-slapping + infrastructure development and rising through the ranks: a scheming, smug transmigrated playboy x a spoiled, somewhat crafty but not too calculating troublemaker] Xie Zi'an is a spoiled young master who transmigrates into a book, becoming the husband of the villainess. In the original story, the man he replaces is framed and found alone with the unconscious Xu Nansong. The two are forced to marry, but after the wedding, he discovers that X 23kReads8.7Score2.5k14d adds

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   The female lead has a particularly adorable personality, and both the male and female leads are very vibrant.

5. 55 乱 Beauty in a Chaotic Age: A Brutal Warlord Claims Her, Step by Step 乱世美人：被粗莽枭雄步步豪夺 Baiyun Yeye白云耶耶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Bodhisattva-like beauty × ambitious hero of a chaotic age, with an obsessive, possessive love (The rating is low because it just came out, but it should rise.) Rong Ci spent ten years with Zhao Chu as a hostage in the State of Qi. The year he returned to Qin and was made a prince, she died in childbirth, leaving him twins before she could finally rest. Who could have guessed that before long, the System would summon her back in a frenzy? This tyrant has scoured the world for your remains and pla 22kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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   This is really beautiful, I love it so much 🥰

6. 56 穿 Reborn as the Villainess, She Survives Through Conquering the Antagonist 穿成恶毒女配，她靠攻略反派活命 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, Love-Struck Villain + Timid, Sweet Little Girl + Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Seduction + Schemes and Counter-Schemes + Second Male Lead’s Wife-Chasing Crematorium, No Turning Back] Wen Lichu stays up late reading an old, melodramatic tragic romance. When she wakes, she discovers she has become the story’s wicked female supporting character. The male lead is the second son of the Xie family. He falls in love with the heroine at first sight, overcomes every obstacle, and e 28.1kReads8.4Score4.6k14d adds

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   How could a male lead with a youthful charm not be as pretty as Yu?

7. 57 皇 The Empress Is Fierce: She Loves the Empire, Not Palace Scheming 皇后很野，只爱江山不宫斗 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted Political intrigue, historical romance, two strong leads, one-on-one romance, happy ending Both leads are highly skilled in combat and brilliant. They speak their minds, with no angst or melodrama. [Straight-laced, scheming emperor who can be either fierce or sweet x resilient and clever female general who never gives up] Ye Fubo is exceptionally gifted. Before turning eighteen, she is already a leading commander in the navy. But people are treacherous and the court is full of intrigue. A precio 952Reads9.1Score12314d adds

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   The male protagonist is an emperor, and the female protagonist is a general. They met in their youth, trusting and supporting each other, truly walking side by side. They are both lovers and comrades-in-arms. The story is heartwarming and without angst, filled with patriotism.

8. 58 冲 The Crown Princess Who Brought Good Fortune 冲喜太子妃 Lian Chengyu连城玉Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Crown Princess Who Brings Good Fortune 120Reads—Score1414d adds

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   Highly recommended! All the characters are young couples.

9. 59 穿 Transmigrated as a Poor Scholar's Daughter, I Take the Imperial Exam and Get My Happy Ending with My Nemesis 穿成寒门少女考状元，我和死对头HE了 No Walnuts 2023不吃核桃202312k WordsCompleted I Reincarnated as a Poor Scholar Girl and Sat the Imperial Exam. My Archrival and I Got Our Happy Ending 5Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 60 夫 My Husband Is Such a Fool 夫君他很二 Yi Chen A Le依尘阿乐17k WordsCompleted My Husband Is Such a Goofball 820Reads—Score10014d adds
11. 61 我 My Husband Is a Gentleman by Day and a Chatterbox by Night 我那夫君白日是君子，夜里是话痨 Plankton the Lab Rat做实验的痞老板Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted My Husband Is a Gentleman by Day and a Chatterbox by Night 2.7kReads—Score13514d adds
12. 62 刺 An Assassin’s Married Life 刺客的婚后生活 Maple-Shedding Tree发枫的树Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted An Assassin's Married Life 2.4kReads—Score14614d adds
13. 63 状 The Top Scholar Disguises Himself as a Man Who Loves Men, and I Trade My Dragon Robe for a Wedding Dress 状元巧扮断袖郎，朕将龙袍换嫁衣 Just Keep Going a Little小活一下Historical11k WordsCompleted The Top Scholar Poses as a Man Who Loves Men, and I, the Emperor, Trade My Dragon Robe for a Bridal Gown 18.8kReads—Score81414d adds
14. 64 端 After My Refined, Aloof Husband Lost His Memory, He Took Me by Force 端方清冷的夫君失忆后，对我强取豪夺了 Pink Tofu Pudding粉红豆花11k WordsCompleted 14.9kReads—Score37914d adds
15. 65 我 I Drank the Poisoned Wine, and Everyone in the World Said Princess Consort Su Had Lost 我喝下毒酒，全天下的人都说肃王妃输了 No Walnuts 2023不吃核桃202315k WordsCompleted I drank the poisoned wine, and everyone under heaven said the Princess Consort of Su had lost. —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 刺 On the Day of the Assassination, I Met the Husband I Lost Twelve Years Ago 刺杀当天，我遇见走丢十二年的夫君 No Walnuts 2023不吃核桃20238k WordsCompleted On the Day of the Assassination, I Ran Into the Husband Who Had Been Missing for Twelve Years 1Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 你 You Have No Appetite, I’m a Cook, and I’ll Make You Love Your Food 你厌食，我厨娘，诱你开荤没商量 Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted Gentle, resilient young cook + disabled, disillusioned prince + a political marriage through a proxy bride + mutual redemption + healing through food + a touch of ensemble cast Theme: The human heart is like water: it can capsize a boat, or it can be used to cook porridge. Prince An, Wei Feng, was once the most dazzling young war god of the Great Chu Kingdom. But in a highly controversial battle, he was left disabled and blind. His temperament changed completely, and the iron-blooded war god 56.5kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds
18. 68 死 After Faking My Death, My Devoted Husband Turned into a Mad, Ruthless Powerbroker 死遁后，纯情夫君黑化成疯批权臣 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted [Cunning Rich Heiress x Purehearted Tragic Beauty, 1v1, Both Chaste, Healing, Bittersweet, HE, Best Friends Transmigrate Together, Not the Usual Fake-Death Plot, No Angsty Female Lead] Wei Ruowan transmigrates into the body of a wealthy merchant's only daughter in ancient times. To protect her family's fortune, she buys the freedom of a badly injured, down-on-his-luck scholar and takes him as her husband. The scholar is proud and unyielding, and will agree only to a contract: he'll play the part 18.7kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
19. 69 暴 The Tyrant’s Doomed White Moonlight Is… Me?! 暴君的早逝白月光竟是我自己？！ Picking a Lychee摘颗荔枝Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted [A coy, pampered consort who pretends to be well-behaved x a deranged, possessive tyrant] [Both virgins + 1v1 + sweet romance + transmigration with her body] Wen Zhitang transmigrates into the sickly second daughter of the Wen family. Before she can enjoy a life of luxury, her entire family is slaughtered. She gets thrown into prison too. Luckily, the tyrant villain from the book personally rescues her. Unluckily, the original owner had a deep-seated grudge against this villain. To complete the 7.9kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    This one! The male and female leads were a young couple, but later the male lead became a widower. When the female lead returned, she discovered he had forgotten her, and he turned into a creepy male ghost who kept trying to seduce her, but the female lead was clueless... It's incredibly good! It's a sweet little story about a young couple in love!

20. 70 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 35.4kReads8.8Score6.1k14d adds

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    This is an absolutely fantastic book! A sweet romance that's been overshadowed by its low ratings!!

21. 71 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
22. 72 逼 You Want to Force Me into a Political Marriage? I'll Steal a Loyal General and Turn the Tables 逼我和亲？拐个忠犬将军以下犯上 Moonlight Boiled in Water水煮月光Ancient Romance740k WordsOngoing On the day she was forced into a political marriage, Yan Qinghuan eloped with the finest young man in the world. The kingdom fell, and the entire court knelt, ready to send her, the late emperor's legitimate princess, away as a sacrifice. Only the unfamiliar young general fought alone and drenched in blood for her, slaughtering a hundred cavalrymen. She tore up the edict, killed her captors, and leaped from the city wall, falling straight into his arms. Only after jumping did she remember who he 705Reads8.5Score10514d adds

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    I love watching young lovers, the epitome of pure yet alluring romance. The female lead is intelligent, clear-headed, and principled, while the male lead is brave and ruthless, yet utterly innocent and humble in front of her, his body betraying him. The tug-of-war between naivety and descent into depravity is incredibly captivating. The romance is sweet, and the themes of family and country are deeply moving. (This is a fragment of a poem/story.)

23. 73 装 After Failing to Act Sweet, My Archenemy Pinned Me Against the Wall and Kissed Me 装乖失败后，被死对头摁在墙上亲 Napping Beneath This Plum Tree在此梅下小眠Ancient Romance261k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + bickering frenemies + intense romantic tension + mutual falling in love] [Clever, sly, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside study companion × proud, sharp-tongued, youthful prince] Lu Haoning thinks the unluckiest thing about becoming a study companion in the palace was having to deal with the Sixth Prince, Liang Ce. Sharp-tongued and black-hearted, he uses his royal status to make her life difficult in every way he can. The first time they meet, he ca 5kReads—Score77214d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels featuring young boys and girls, and young couples.

24. 74 绾 Tying Up the Emperor's Heart 绾宸心 Lin Jue Chang'an林觉长安Ancient Romance237k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Young Crown Prince and Crown Princess] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Mutual Devotion] [Sweet Romance] Ever since Ye Wan was old enough to understand, she had known she was destined to become the crown prince's wife. She hated having her fate decided for her. But when she saw the crown prince for the first time, she thought, Huh? He's handsome, like a graceful orchid and a jade tree. For Ye Wan, who believed beauty was justice, a husband like him didn't seem so hard to accept aft 187Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The young emperor and empress are childhood sweethearts; the male lead always manages to understand the female lead's quirks.

25. 75 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds
26. 76 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 14.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
27. 77 回 After Returning to the Capital, Young Master Pei's Wife-Chasing Inferno Begins 回京后，裴世子他追妻火葬场了 Ling Dou凌豆Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, happy ending, the male lead falls first] When Lin Wan married Pei Yue, there wasn't much affection between them. One was levelheaded and restrained, the other tested the waters at every turn. She thought that as long as she kept to proper boundaries, she could live out her life in peace. He thought marriage was nothing more than that. In Pei Yue's eyes, the wife he had unexpectedly married was beautiful, gentle, and virtuous. She took care of everyone in the house 666Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The young couple is good.

28. 78 后 He Has Three Thousand Harem Women, but Loves Only His Late Wife 后宫三千他只爱亡妻 Chuan Yueyueyue川月悦玥Ancient Romance412k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends + Devoted Love + Both Pure] They fell in love before they understood anything. Only after they understood everything did they realize that this was love. In the palace when they were young, the innocent little prince Pei Yilang was always following Yun Wan around, looking up at her with admiration. "Sister Wan, how come you're so good at everything?" As emperor, Pei Yilang would wrap his arms around Yun Wan, looking aggrieved as he murmured, "Sister Wan, I miss you." But later 946Reads—Score6214d adds

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    This is really a young couple

29. 79 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 87.5kReads9.2Score10.6k14d adds

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    Eat with confidence, watch it all in one go

30. 80 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.1kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds
31. 81 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.5kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    It's a great show; there's no time travel or reincarnation involved.

32. 82 寒 The Noble Daughter from a Poor Family Has It Rough 寒门贵女不好当 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance226k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, Everyday Family Life, Male Lead Is Chaste] As the daughter of the third branch of the humble Xu family, Xu Zhiheng spends her days gossiping and watching the family drama unfold. After all, the Xu family is never short on excitement. The eldest branch consists of legitimate children born to the first wife; the second branch consists of children born to concubines; the third branch consists of legitimate children born to the second wife; and the fourth branch consists of legitimat 11.6kReads—Score1.4k14d adds
33. 83 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.1kReads6.3Score74314d adds
34. 84 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score24514d adds
35. 85 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.2kReads—Score32814d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in, and the princess, startled, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but the silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir, tearing off each other's masks, and both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

36. 86 炮 The Reborn Cannon-Fodder Villainess Becomes the Cold, Powerful Official's Beloved 炮灰女配重生成清冷权臣的白月光 Teacher Sweet Orange甜橘老师Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [The Comic Adaptation Is Out] [Gentle, Clear-Headed Fallen Beauty] [Self-Controlled, Disciplined, Cool-Headed Minister] [Both Pure] [Extra Sweet and Flirtatious] [Marriage Before Love] [The Hero Fights to Win Her] [A Long-Running Scheme] [A Powerful Man Bows to Love] [The Second Male Lead Chases His Ex, but She Doesn't Look Back] Shen Ning was once a noblewoman of Shengjing. At her family's arrangement, she married Lin Qingci, a man of humble origins but exceptional talent. At a palace banquet, 12.4kReads8.2Score1.8k14d adds
37. 87 金 A Noble Daughter? She'd Rather Seize the Desert with Her Blade 金枝玉叶？她偏要刀定龙沙 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted Slow-burn, old-school romance · The imperial princess Shen Mianmian She was the most honored princess of the Great Sheng and the fiercest blade on the western frontier. Her father said she belonged among silks and brocades, counting stars, but she insisted on riding out with a blade in hand, scattering blossoms into the yellow sands. He was gentle as a teacher! A secret romance that grew into love? He was a scheming fox of a man! A love he would seize by force? He was determined to marry a princ 91Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    They met as teenagers, and he waited for her for so many years. The female lead was charming and vibrant, with two faces, one in public and one in private. Lu Tinglan lowered his gaze to her soft, delicate features, his brows furrowing slightly, a hint of seriousness in his expression. "So, you find me boring, and that I'm too old?" Mianmian was instantly amused by his earnestness, giggling softly, her eyes brimming with tenderness and affection, her heart melting completely. How could she find fault with him? She only regretted that the vicissitudes of life and misunderstandings had caused them to waste so many years, their hearts realizing their feelings too late.

38. 88 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 33.8kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds

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    The female protagonist is an orphan who lost her parents at a young age. She lives with her aunt in the capital and falls in love with her cousin in the household. Both are intelligent and calm, and they become husband and wife, staying together for life. There is no reincarnation or time travel; it's very sweet, and the author's writing is excellent.

39. 89 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 14kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds

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    It's super good! The female lead comes from a very good family.

40. 90 春 A Long Spring Night 春夜阑珊 Fluffy Winter Hibernation绒绒冬眠期Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted They had been classmates since childhood, sharing poetry and wine while they were young. The four families joined forces and eventually put the Fourth Prince, a gentle and long-suffering man hidden away in the academy, on the throne. The new emperor ascended, and power was divided among the four families. Those who once traveled arm in arm became adversaries facing off before the throne. There were no old friends left on the chessboard, only a fierce struggle of interests and ambition. Chen Yuan 150.9kReads9.3Score27k14d adds
41. 91 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    The female lead has a fiancé, and becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister.

42. 92 淡 The Aloof, Taciturn Emperor Gets Jealous Every Day 淡漠寡言的陛下每日都在吃醋 All Blessings Gather百福具臻Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted (Devoted love + faithful 1v1 romance, with the Consort as his only woman before she later becomes empress + everyday life + a slow, steady romance + taking what he wants + the powerful man lowering his head) Peerlessly beautiful Consort Yin Hua Rong x a taciturn, aloof emperor Yin Hua Rong comes from one of the great noble families of the capital. Her beauty is unmatched throughout Great Xia, and she was betrothed to the crown prince as a child. With the prestigious status of future crown prince 47.6kReads8.0Score7k14d adds

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    Pure love, both partners are virgins

43. 93 权 The Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife: He Says He'd Even Accept Being Her Lover! 权臣追妻，他说外室他也愿意！ I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, so it’ll go up later~ The male lead starts out on top, then turns into a devoted lapdog later. There’s a little political scheming and domestic drama. The satisfying face-slapping comes later. This isn’t a strong-female-lead story either, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing. "Beautiful, fair-skinned, voluptuous, innocent heroine vs. a man who doesn’t realize he’s in love until he’s on his knees pursuing his wife" "Powerful minister pursues his wife ➕ both leads 2.4kReads8.1Score21714d adds
44. 94 撕 Tear Off the Mask! The Crown Princess Uses Her Beauty to Get Her Way 撕碎伪装！太子妃她持美行凶 Qin Xi芩锡Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted [Mad Beauty + Romantic Tension + A Wicked Couple + Both Pure] PS: A scheming, sinister femme fatale versus a pretentious, noble, and composed Crown Prince Rong Jinsi is the Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter. Beautiful as peach blossoms and with skin like polished jade, she is known to outsiders as a refined and elegant young lady, intelligent and virtuous, the perfect bride in the eyes of countless noblewomen in the capital. But what no one knows is that beneath her moonlit, immaculate facade 6.4kReads8.3Score98014d adds

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    I just finished reading this book, it was really good.

45. 95 青 Green Mountains See Me 青山见我 Calm as the Clouds and Breeze云淡风轻Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yan Yunliu, a woman, is forced to disguise herself as a man and “marry a wife” in her brother’s place. When she lifts the bridal veil, she finds the frail scholar who had tricked her in the woods and stolen her horse. Her little heart nearly jumps out of her chest, and she almost starts a brawl on the spot. She’s a steely daughter of a military family, yet she has to disguise herself as a man to marry someone. And now she has to study classical Chinese alongside a penniless scholar? He’s a strap 87Reads8.3Score1814d adds

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    Young couples who share joys and sorrows—love is the most beautiful thing in any era.

46. 96 爷 My Wife Is Number One Under Heaven 爷的娘子天下第一 Fairy Y with a Beer Belly有啤酒肚的仙女YAncient Romance317k WordsCompleted The capital’s number-one playboy heir was slapped by a young woman. After that He blocked her way, climbed over her wall, ruined her engagement, and carried her home from her wedding sedan chair. After the wedding ceremony, he swaggered off to sleep in the study. “As if I care!” Later, he couldn’t stop kissing and cuddling her, lifting her up in his arms every day. He wished he could try it in every possible place! #TheCapital’sNumberOnePlayboyIsEatingHisWordsEveryDay #TheStubbornCouple’sUltimat 24Reads—Score12214d adds

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    The young couple is incredibly sweet, with a relaxed atmosphere and no angst.

47. 97 穿 I Became the Pale Flower Consort of a Brooding Tyrant 穿成阴郁暴君的小白花宠妃 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Ming Zhiyu's transmigration-into-a-book mission was to bring warmth to the young villain, Xiao Jinye, and make sure he grew up to be a decent person. But she arrived ten years too late. The lowly, wretched little boy had already grown into a brooding tyrant who had usurped the throne, while she had transmigrated into the role of his frail beauty. Ming Zhiyu looked at the tall, ferocious, carnivorous youth, like a vicious hound, and asked the System, “You said his family abused him, that he was a 7.8kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    This book has very cute male and female leads, it's a great read, highly recommended.

48. 98 被 After Being Cursed with a Love Gu, the Miao Boy Kisses Her Unconscious 被下情蛊后，苗疆少年亲晕她 My Name Is Xiao Jiu吾名小九Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [Completely Devoted, Both Pure, Happy Ending] After Yu Miao transmigrates into a book, she loses her memory. Fortunately, the System tells her that she can go home if she completes the conquest of the male lead. She wakes amid a mountain of corpses and sees a stunning young man, immaculate from head to toe. Convinced he is her target, she grabs his bloodstained sleeve and looks up at him. "Big brother, take me with you. I'm easy to keep. When it rains, I know to run home." The young man tilts 10.2kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    I recommend two pure love books.

49. 99 夫 My Husband Revived Me, But Found a New Love on the Way? 夫君复活我的路上有了心上人？ Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Mu Ran had a nightmare. She was a supporting female character in a male-oriented novel, and the male lead’s beloved wife, the moonlight in his heart. In the second year of their marriage, she would die saving him. To bring her back to life, he searched everywhere from the celestial realms above to the underworld below, gathering countless rare treasures. Five hundred years later, he finally tore through the void, reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and successfully resurrected her. It seemed li 141.4kReads9.2Score18.2k14d adds
50. 100 酒 The Timid Tavern Keeper's Wife 酒家娘子怂巴巴 Miss Bean豆丁姑娘Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted Because of a banana peel, Du Sansi transmigrated into the body of a doomed orphan girl in the reborn cultivation novel she’d been reading. The doomed orphan girl had only one part in the story: she was forced to poison a minor villain passing by, only to have the villain jab out her eyes with his chopsticks and sell her to a brothel. As luck would have it, when Du Sansi opened her eyes, she was holding a cup of wine, with a dog behind her and a handsome young man wearing a faintly amused smile i 1.7kReads8.9Score19314d adds

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