Historical Romance: Married First, Fall in Love Later. Please, Please! 古言先婚后爱，拜托拜托

1. 1 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
2. 2 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13.1kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   Highly rated romance novel, a sweet and heartwarming story set in ancient times, featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

3. 3 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 18.3kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
4. 4 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.4kReads9.4Score316Shelves
5. 5 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 26.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   The ancient Chinese romance novel, about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, has a pretty good plot.

6. 6 被 Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇 The Moon Behind Spring Mountains春山负月Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a 4.7kReads9.0Score656Shelves
7. 7 猎 The Hunter's Lucky Little Wife 猎户家的福运小娇妻 Yi Xiaolan依小兰Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Everyone in Nanling Village says the hunter has married a shrew: fierce, tough, and wild, famous far and wide. Zhao Jiaqi sighs and rubs her forehead. How else is she supposed to survive if she doesn’t show some fire? On the very first day of her marriage, certain people show up and egg her mother-in-law on to send her back. When dealing with scum like that, she doesn’t play it safe or dirty. She plays it ruthless. But after putting the bully in his place, she somehow becomes the richest person 259Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   This is an addictive romance novel; it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and it's very sweet.

8. 8 吻 Kissed by a Beauty Mark 吻痣 Youyou Zuo柚柚左Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Kiss Mark 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Mole" is a romantic and heartwarming novel that tells the sweet love story of a man and a woman whose lives are intertwined by a mole. The female lead has a unique mole at the corner of her eye, which becomes the symbol of the male lead's instant attraction to her. The male lead, outwardly aloof but inwardly gentle and sensitive, pursues the female lead with deep affection and unwavering devotion. From their first meeting to falling in love, they experience many warm and touching moments. The novel is written with delicate prose, its emotional descriptions deeply moving, featuring both sweet interactions and profound reflections on love and fate. The male lead's doting and protective nature towards the female lead, and the female lead's dependence and trust in him, form the core of the story. If you enjoy romantic and heartwarming stories with a devoted male lead and a gentle female lead, this novel will surely fill you with warmth and tenderness! Highly recommended!

9. 9 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the female lead is intelligent and rational; both are virgins.

10. 10 星 The Brightest Star in the Sky: No Regrets in Every Move 星汉灿烂：落子无悔 Su Mei Ya苏妹呀Female-Channel Fanfiction487k WordsCompleted Creating original work is hard. Plagiarism is prohibited. An original female lead, Ling Buhui, X the cool and aloof Third Prince X the scheming nobleman Yuan Shen X the sister-conb 233Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    1. *Starry Sky, Rising Moon Over the Sea* Recommendation: Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi are married through a political alliance. From initial unfamiliarity to gradual understanding, they eventually weather storms together. The female lead is intelligent and decisive, while the male lead is deeply affectionate and forbearing. Their marriage-of-convenience-to-love story is interwoven with patriotism and personal growth. The male lead's favoritism and protection of the female lead are heartwarming, especially the poignant confession, "If you want to be a star, I will be your sun." Sweet but not cloying, the most memorable scene is when the male lead, knowing the female lead has been wronged, settles scores with each wrongdoer. 2. *Five Blessings at the Door* Recommendation: The marriage stories of the five Li sisters. The marriages of Li Si Niang and Shen Huizhao, and Li Wu Niang and Yang Xian, are typical examples of marriage-of-convenience-to-love. Li Si Niang wins over the cold-faced judge Shen Huizhao with her wisdom and gentleness, while Li Wu Niang and Yang Xian go from being bickering rivals to mutually supportive partners, their feelings gradually deepening. The ever-changing, charming wife persona of Li Si Niang, Shen Hui Zhao's unexpected and delightful moments, and the bickering yet endearing relationship between Li Wu Niang and Yang Xian all bring a touch of sweetness and amusement to the reader. Those who enjoy ensemble novels might want to give this a try.

11. 11 五 Five Blessings at the Door 五福临门 Xin Xiaoyao辛逍遥Female-Channel Fanfiction465k WordsCompleted [Novel based on the hit drama Five Blessings] Produced by Huanyu Entertainment and directed by Yang Huan, starring Lu Yuxiao, Wang Xingyue, Ni Hongjie, Liu Xiening, Chen Heyan, Wu Xuanyi, Huang Shengchi, Ke Ying, Liang Yongqi, Huang Yangtiantian, and Dong Sicheng, with Zhao Qing, Mi Jin, Luo Zekai, and others. During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song, Lady Li, a wealthy woman in Luoyang, moves her entire family to Bianjing to find suitable husbands for her five beautiful daughter 1.8kReads8.8Score301Shelves
12. 12 纨 After the Dandy Heir Married Me 纨绔世子娶我为妻后 Fu Yao扶妖Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted On the second day after transmigrating, Feng Wanyue is betrothed by imperial decree to a spoiled young heir. The heir is handsome and dashing, a brilliant young man. But he puts all his talents to use eating, drinking, and having fun, and chasing cats and teasing dogs. When they meet, neither of them is happy about the marriage. On their wedding night, Feng Wanyue holds out her hand. “The divorce papers. Hand them over.” Xiao Jue says dismissively, “I'm writing them.” After the wedding, Feng Wan 1.4kReads9.0Score215Shelves

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    Demanding a divorce on their wedding night? A time-traveling woman versus a spoiled young master—they start off bickering! He appears to be indulging in bird-walking and fishing, while she secretly plots her escape. But then, unexpected events occur, and the former playboy rolls up his trousers and starts planting rice in the fields. What started as a marriage of convenience turns into a doting marriage—this unconventional plot twist is incredibly sweet!

13. 13 我 I'm a Socially Anxious Guy, and My Goddess Wife Refuses to Divorce Me 我！社恐，女神老婆不肯跟我离婚 The Center Seat at the Dinner Table饭桌C位Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Urban Slice of Life + No System + Entertainment Industry + Both Leads Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [Three completed novels of over a million characters each. Quality guaranteed!] Li Shuo, a man with severe social anxiety, has barely transmigrated to a parallel world when his stepmother drags him off to meet a potential bride at her home. On the very day of the meeting, a “female ghost” accidentally pulls him into the civil affairs bureau, and they get married in a flash… He thought all they h 118.1kReads8.4Score12.8kShelves

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    A time-travel novel where the male protagonist, with his memories intact, travels to another parallel world, acts cool, and marries the powerful female protagonist.

14. 14 九 The Ninth Imperial Uncle 九皇叔 Cheng Jiu承九Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted The genius doctor Su Yunqi transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince’s stand-in for his beloved. After the real deal returns, Su Yunqi is framed and forced to marry Prince Xiao, Xiao Tianrui, who is gravely poisoned and on death’s doorstep. She’s expected to wait for him to die and be buried with him... Su Yunqi: “A stand-in? Buried alive? You have no idea what my medical skills can do.” Prince Xiao: “Hm?” Su Yunqi: “Lie still and let me handle this!” Prince Xiao: “...” She cures epidemics 3.4kReads8.7Score426Shelves

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    The female lead is very clever; she gradually overcomes dangers and gains the male lead's trust. The marriage-of-convenience-to-love story is very captivating.

15. 15 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 30.9kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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    📖 A one-sentence recommendation:** She was everyone's perfect daughter, yet she burned her own 'life script' with her own hands—"** If you could only read one female coming-of-age novel this year, please lock onto this gentle yet brutally honest dark fairy tale!

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