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1. 1 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 142.2kReads9.7Score113.2k14d adds

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   The author's writing is truly amazing; this is the first time I've felt compelled to leave a comment. Every character is so delicately and vividly portrayed. The deaths of Xie Suian and Zhang Yuehui left me heartbroken, but then I thought of Pang Yu and Xie Hengzai's deaths, and they were equally tragic. Xie Queshan, Nan Yi, and Xu Kouyue—each character evokes immense sympathy. I highly recommend this novel; it's absolutely fantastic.

2. 2 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.2kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds

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   ## The Scheme of Beauty and the Mountains: A Clash of Power and Love Dear readers, if you're tired of the same old sweet romance novels and crave a thrilling power struggle, then *The Scheme of Beauty and the Mountains* is an absolute must-read! This novel will take you into a turbulent and unpredictable world, witnessing how a stunningly beautiful woman burdened with a deep-seated hatred stirs up a storm with her seemingly fragile frame! She is exceptionally intelligent, strategizing meticulously, navigating the vortex of power with ease; she is ruthless, using any means to achieve her goals, yet retains a soft spot deep within her heart. **Recommendation Reasons:** * **A gripping plot:** The power struggles are intricately linked, with unexpected plot developments that will keep you guessing from the beginning to the end! * **Vivid and well-developed characters:** The protagonist is intelligent, and the supporting characters are fleshed out and lifelike. * **A captivating emotional experience:** Love and hatred intertwine, sweetness and heartbreak coexist, making it impossible to put down! ## The Short-Lived Gentleman of the Xie Family Lives a Long Life: Hilarious, Healing, and Heartwarming If you're feeling down and desperately need a dose of "happy medicine," then *The Short-Lived Gentleman of the Xie Family Lives a Long Life* is definitely your best choice! This novel tells the story of how the young master of the Xie family, born with a short lifespan, defies fate and lives a wonderful life through his optimism and wisdom. He's sarcastic and outspoken, using his sharp tongue and humor to resolve various difficulties in life; he's loyal and devoted, protecting those around him in his own way. **Recommendation Reasons:** * **Hilarious Plot:** The protagonist's sarcastic remarks and funny antics will keep you laughing non-stop! * **Healing Emotions:** In addition to the hilarious moments, you'll also feel the warmth of family and friendship, healing your inner wounds. * **Positive Theme:** Even in adversity, maintain an optimistic attitude and live a wonderful life! **In short, these two novels have very different styles, but each has its own unique characteristics. We believe there's one that suits you! ****The Scheme of Beauty and the Mountains** is suitable for readers who enjoy political intrigue and dramatic plots. ****The Short-Lived Ghost of the Xie Family Lived to Be a Hundred Years Old** is suitable for readers who prefer a lighthearted, humorous, and heartwarming style. We hope you find enjoyment in your reading!

3. 3 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125kReads9.6Score17k14d adds
4. 4 嫁 After Marrying the Minister of Justice, I’m Completely Won Over 嫁给大理寺卿后我真香 Lucky Charm福气包Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted A lantern that binds fates led her to stake her whole life on love. In five years of marriage, he never once stayed overnight in her courtyard, earning her a cruel reputation as a barren woman. Pei Ran, whom she had loved all her life, even took a second wife on the very day her illness became terminal, because she had borne him no children. On their wedding day, he had clearly promised that he would have only one wife in this life. So who was this woman now bearing the title of wife...? When s 2.9kReads8.9Score24814d adds

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   This is a rare gem among short stories—a well-developed narrative with a clear beginning and end. The male and female protagonists journey from conflict to a happy ending, a beautiful union born from a seemingly casual remark. Such sweet and affectionate stories are truly rare in ancient times; this is a very enjoyable read and definitely not to be missed.

5. 5 穿 Transmigrated as the Beast World’s Darling: A Harem of Seven Villains 穿成兽世万人迷，七个反派修罗场 Xiang Guzi香菇子Ancient Romance918k WordsCompleted [Conquest of Ten Thousand Otome-Game Love Interests + A Battle Royale with Ten Crazed Yandere Love Interests + 1v1 Split Routes (Not a Strong Female Lead)] After staying up all night, she transmigrates into an anthropomorphic-animal Mary Sue otome novel, becoming the vicious, native female character who is black, ugly, and fat, and whose male partners are stolen by the pure-hearted heroine. In the end, the black wolf villain bites her to death! An Yao is stunned, but luckily she gets bound to th 5.5kReads9.0Score62914d adds

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   🍓Every single one is gorgeous! The first one is from the Beast World series, which is a bit less common, but you might want to give it a try!

6. 6 女 Matriarchy: The Handsome Men’s Death Scene Collection System 女尊之美男死状收集系统 Xi Beilin西贝林Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominated World + Everyone's Favorite + Multiple Male Leads + Mild Love Rivalry + Redemption] [The male lead will not actually die!] After dying of illness, Jiang Xian'an catches the eye of a System and is sent to a female-dominated world to collect scenes of handsome men dying. She becomes the Fifth Princess, infamous for her debauchery and lechery. The noble young men refuse to marry her, and the men on the street avoid her too. But when Jiang Xian'an becomes the Fifth Princess and com 42Reads8.0Score—14d adds
7. 7 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 14.5kReads9.6Score3.1k14d adds
8. 8 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 14.5kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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   The first book, a palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story, is ancient romance with a strong female lead and is really good. The second book, although not highly rated, is also very good. It features a reborn female lead who is a doctor, a satisfying read, time travel, domestic power struggles, arranged marriage leading to love, and revenge against villains. The male lead is quite arrogant, and watching the male and female leads bicker is quite funny.

9. 9 被 After Being Smeared With Rumors, the Ugly Princess Consort Flash-Married the Frail Regent 被造谣后，丑妃闪婚病弱摄政王 Jiang Xi姜熙Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Medical Princess + Satisfying Read + Transmigration and Household Battles + Marriage First, Love Later + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Her engagement is called off for one reason: she’s too ugly. Soon, she gets married for a different reason: her husband is too handsome! The good news: her husband is the powerful Regent. The bad news: he’s been poisoned and is about to kick the bucket! The Regent grits his teeth. “You practice both medicine and poison. Why can’t you cure me?” She rubs her ha 54Reads8.2Score—14d adds
10. 10 假 The Fake Heiress Refuses to Be a Concubine, Stockpiling Grain to Survive the Famine 假千金拒绝做妾，囤粮满仓度荒年 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Transmigrate + farming + miracle doctor + chief minister + sweet romance + devoted couple] Song Yuntang, a genius doctor, transmigrates into the body of the fake heiress who was sent back to her home village by the Lin family three years ago. As soon as she transmigrates, her second aunt urges her parents to send her off as a concubine to the wealthy landlord’s grown son in a neighboring village. “I won’t accept this marriage. Whoever wants to marry him can do it!” Song 10.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The female lead doesn't have any special advantages. Although she has modern ideas, it's really difficult for an orphan girl without a family to support her in ancient times. Fortunately, she manages to carve out her own future and find a partner through her medical skills. A high-IQ, good man like the male lead probably only exists in books. I don't know if the prescriptions the author wrote are real, but I have several of the illnesses myself.

11. 11 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 52.5kReads8.8Score3.9k14d adds

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    "Temptation of Chunzhi" is a sweet historical romance novel. A resilient tofu seller, Chunzhi, is swindled out of her ten years' savings by a scumbag scholar. One rainy night, she finds a cold-faced man covered in blood. Wiping away her tears, she mutters, "Don't die on my doorstep!" But as soon as she drags him inside, Huo Zheng, who has just woken up, grabs her by the neck: "You think you can just run away after hitting me?" "You're the one who injured yourself and tried to scam me!" Chunzhi angrily slams three hundred taels of silver on the table: "Is that enough to cover your medical expenses?" But then she sees the man staring at her swollen eyes and suddenly releases his grip: "... Why are you crying?" From then on, the cold-faced general stays in the small house to recover from his injuries, helping Chunzhi push her tofu cart during the day and staring at her slender waist as she grinds soybeans at night. When Chunzhi is harassed by her ex-husband's family, Huo Zheng stands in front of the tofu stall carrying a large knife: "I heard someone owes my wife ten thousand taels of gold?" (Daily updates ongoing)

12. 12 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building"—Ancient Chinese Domestic Strife, Deep Affection and Shallow Fate 🌸 A gentle spring breeze and a light drizzle fall. In the secluded chambers of the Lou family mansion, a silent struggle is quietly unfolding. Lou Xianyue and her sister ride together in a sedan chair; a fleeting glance reveals the subtle tension between sisterly affection and the power struggle within the household. The once formidable Old Madam Lou was a powerful figure in Jiangnan, but fifteen years later, the Lou family is no longer the same; the entire household now bears the surname Feng, a poignant reminder of the past. 📖 This novel, "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building," paints a delicate picture of ancient Chinese domestic intrigue. The author skillfully weaves together the rise and fall of the family, love and hate, making the reader feel as if they are in that turbulent era. Lou Xianyue's wit and resilience, and her sister's innocence and helplessness, leap off the page. 💖 It inevitably evokes the line, "Listening to spring rain all night in a small building, tomorrow morning, apricot blossoms will be sold in the deep alley." This is more than just a novel; it's a microcosm of history, an elegy for emotions. If you enjoy ancient Chinese family intrigue and the stories of characters who rise and fall in the long river of history, then "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building" is an absolute must-read. #AncientChineseFamilyIntrigue #DeepLoveShallowFate #ListeningToSpringRainAllNightInASmallBuilding #NovelRecommendation

13. 13 诱 Luring the Snake: Qing Qing as My Wife 诱蛇：青卿为妻 When the Clouds Part, the Galaxy Appears云散现星河Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted Enticing the Azure -----A story about a young couple falling in love and growing stronger along the way---- The snake woman once thought her life would always be this way. When needed, she would be summoned to fight unknown enemies. When not needed, she would wait in a spirit beast pouch until she rotted away. Bound by a blood contract, she could only repeat this cycle, neither human nor demon, waiting for death to release her from the contract. She never expected that day to come so soon. At th 3.3kReads9.3Score43814d adds

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    It's super good-looking, highly recommended!

14. 14 凰 The Phoenix's Power (Part One) 凰权（上） Dong Zhu东竹Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted The real Xie Yuwei was born into the prestigious Xie family of Jiangzhou. When she was very young, her wet nurse lost her, and she was adopted by a hunter’s family, where she later died. To preserve the Xie family’s power and position, its head, Xie Zhouyu, bought a “fake Xie Yuwei” from the slave market, a girl who looked just like her. Though her elder sister is not yet fifteen, she was raised from childhood by the clan to become the Crown Princess and is now the Crown Prince’s betrothed. Her 111Reads9.3Score2314d adds

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    Ancient romance novels

15. 15 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 36.5kReads9.3Score6.2k14d adds

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    I haven't finished watching it yet, I've only seen a little bit, but it seems pretty good.

16. 16 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 27.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    Seriously, this is so good!! I've read the whole thing; it's rare to finish a novel completely.

17. 17 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 57.6kReads9.6Score8k14d adds
18. 18 修 Cultivating Immortality by Raising a Horde of Monsters: What Are You All Panicking About? 修仙，我就养群妖怪，你们慌什么 Last Night's Tea昨夜的茶Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration! Reborn! Lighthearted + lively + satisfying + funny + leveling up and fighting monsters!] Lin Chuyi failed her tribulation and was reborn in a tiny mountain village where they ate just two meals a day. With her soul damaged, she spent years in a daze. Then she suddenly rose to prominence, leaving everyone dumbfounded! She raises spirit beasts, takes in monsters, and leads her family in leveling up as they fight monsters! When her adoptive father returned from the army, he stared 46.9kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds
19. 19 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Care for Himself 我的夫君柔弱不能自理 Diligent but Silent勤不语Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] I saved the whole capital by slacking off! I conquered the world through sheer bluster! Excerpt 1: “Your Highness, the Consort has been completely taken in by the Princess Consort. His Majesty wants us to pay compensation.” Jiang Chonghua: “Tell Father that if he has the nerve, he can talk to the Princess Consort himself.” “Your Highness, His Majesty wouldn’t dare. He says he’s afraid he’ll get dragged into it too.” Excerpt 2: “Your Highness, our two nations are at war, 23kReads9.2Score2.4k14d adds
20. 20 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.2kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
21. 21 黑 The Black Phoenix Queen 黑凰后 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted She is a goddess sent from heaven, the eldest princess of the Shen Kingdom. But someone stole her divine fortune, and she was abandoned in the Sacred River. They say she won't live to see her fifteenth birthday. She says, “My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven's. Give me back the fortune you stole, and repay the life you owe me.” She has been a bandit and an empress, and in the end, she ascends to the throne. He says, “In my heart, you matter more than Buddha. All the gods and Buddhas in heaven 4kReads8.7Score64814d adds
22. 22 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 145.5kReads9.4Score20.4k14d adds

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    It includes everything from palace intrigue to domestic power struggles!

23. 23 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.8kReads9.5Score7k14d adds
24. 24 入 I Entered the Palace to Help My Sister Keep the Emperor’s Favor, but Became His Cherished Favorite 入宫替嫡姐固宠，却成皇上掌心宠 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she entered the palace and devoted herself to helping her legitimate elder sister keep the emperor’s favor. In the end, she died without a body to bury, abandoned by her family. Returning to the year of the imperial selection, Luo Shuran calculates her every move. Her breathtaking beauty is her only weapon. She sheds her youthful timidity and blossoms into a woman of captivating charm. One fleeting glimpse, like a fairy fallen from the heavens, catches the emperor’s eye. 6.1kReads9.3Score87814d adds
25. 25 啊 Huh? If Dandelions Can Have Babies, Isn’t That Basically Cheating? 啊？让蒲公英生子，不就开挂嘛 Big Wind Wind Wind Wind大风风风风Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + Palace Intrigue and Household Feuds + Qing Dynasty Setting + Slightly Alternate History + Pregnancy and Childbirth + Ancient Times + Multiple Births + Interstellar + Cultivation + Modern] Sheng Huan is a dandelion fairy from the spirit world. To bring her dead elder sister back to life, she bound herself to a System and traveled through countless worlds to complete missions. Because of her unusual true form, whenever she is reborn as a human, her body transforms the origi 29.7kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds
26. 26 一 Top-Rank Poison Consort: Reborn and Married to the Ailing Prince 一品毒妃：重生后嫁给病秧子王爷 Heart-Stealing Tomato偷心的西红柿Ancient Romance7.3M WordsOngoing [Fantasy historical romance + palace and household intrigue + rebirth and transmigration + angst before sweetness] Yang Susu is the third daughter born to a concubine in the General’s mansion. Rumor has it that her beauty could topple kingdoms, and that one smile over her shoulder could leave thousands lovestruck. Yet beauty is short-lived: she died at fifteen! Before her death, she suffered from a strange illness. Her face was disfigured, her limbs withered, and blood flowed from all seven ori 17.8kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    A highly-rated masterpiece! 🤭🤭🤭 Yang Susu was the third daughter of a concubine in the General's Mansion. Rumor had it that her beauty was unparalleled, capable of captivating thousands with a single smile. However, her beauty was short-lived; she died at the age of fifteen! Before her death, she suffered from a strange illness, her face was disfigured, her limbs atrophied, and blood flowed from her seven orifices. Her bizarre death was considered an omen of misfortune! Therefore, she was quickly cremated, and Taoist incantations were performed for forty-nine days to ward off evil and appease her soul! But on the seventh day after her death, she miraculously came back to life!

27. 27 生 After Giving Birth, the Cold and Aloof Demon Emperor Begs Me to Stroke His Tail 生崽后，清冷妖皇哭求我摸他尾巴 Big Tangerine, Big Fortune大橘大利Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof seductress VS domineering female demon] The female demon Chu Qun was reborn. A thousand years had passed, yet her legends still covered the continent. The Saint of the Pill, the world-destroying Marquis Chu Yi, the sword-forging patriarch... They were all her secret identities! In her previous life, her siblings betrayed her. She was torn apart by chariots, and her soul was sealed beneath the abyss. This time, she returned in triumph, slaying prodigies, killing her enemies, and supp 38.9kReads9.6Score5.4k14d adds

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    Adorably cute monsters are highly recommended! You won't be able to get enough of them! A story of friendship, romance, and two powerful characters.

28. 28 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 145.9kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds
29. 29 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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    The first book tells a story of love and hate within the palace. The author uses delicate strokes to depict the heroine's resilience and tenderness amidst power struggles, with a dramatic plot and genuinely moving emotions. The novel not only showcases the splendor and cruelty of the palace but also profoundly explores the intertwining of humanity and destiny. The second book is a philosophical and emotionally resonant ancient-style novel, telling the story of how the protagonist upholds his original aspirations and pursues truth in a chaotic world. The author uses beautiful prose to portray the characters' inner world, with a tight plot and profound emotions. The novel not only showcases the vicissitudes of history but also contains profound reflections on life and destiny. It is suitable for readers who enjoy in-depth reading and historical themes, taking you on a journey of the soul. The third book tells the story of the emotional entanglement between a clever woman and a cold, aloof imperial tutor. The author's writing is delicate, the plot is dramatic, and it combines palace intrigue with deep affection.

30. 30 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds
31. 31 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 28.7kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds
32. 32 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.3kReads9.2Score5.5k14d adds

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33. 33 上 I Sweet-Talk the King of Hell at Work, Then Need a Wall to Lean on After Hours 上班诱哄冥王，下班走路扶墙 Three Branches of the Jade Tree琼树三枝Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said that in her past life, she committed countless sins, so in this life she'd be working in the underworld. A young lawyer takes a part-time job in the underworld. After all, being broke is scarier than being a ghost. But she ends up owing the underworld more than a hundred thousand! She marries a man in a vegetative state to bring him good luck, but he dies on their wedding day! She bursts into tears. Why is she so poor and miserable, and so terribly unlucky? The Underworld R 2kReads9.0Score23214d adds
34. 34 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 131.3kReads9.5Score53k14d adds
35. 35 百 The Hundred Demon Manual 百妖谱 Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox wander the world, laughing and arguing along the way. White demons, countless affairs, and every kind of human emotion: a world of strange wonders and the warmth and hardships of human life. 10kReads9.5Score2.1k14d adds

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36. 36 邪 The Evil King's Obsession: The Ghost Doctor's Wild Consort 邪王嗜宠：鬼医狂妃 Nalan Fengjin纳兰凤瑾Ancient Romance10.3M WordsCompleted She’s a ruthless, scheming ghost doctor of the dark night. After transmigrating, she becomes a useless girl everyone despises and spurns. She contracts an ancient divine beast, cultivates a heaven-defying divine art, and dazzles everyone. With poison pills and potions at her disposal, anyone who dares bully her is asking for death! What’s a ninth-grade pill to her? Her adorable pets eat those like candy. She can make medicine, and she does whatever she wants! He’s the enchanting, peerlessly hand 17kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
37. 37 第 The First Mad Concubine 第一狂妃 Bean Girl豆娘Ancient Romance9.1M WordsOngoing Ye Qingge, the notorious good-for-nothing of the Beiyue Kingdom and the ugliest woman in the imperial capital, died a tragic death, disgraced and ruined. When her phoenix eyes opened, the soul of a champion mercenary took control of her body, and the world was thrown into turmoil. A useless nobody? She could refine supreme-grade pills and tame the king of beasts. Who could rival her? The universe was at her fingertips. An ugly woman? Who could have guessed that beneath her wretched appearance la 4kReads9.2Score47414d adds
38. 38 渡 Crossing the Azure Bones 渡青骨 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy, romantic fantasy, no System, no rebirth, amnesia and a secret identity] Main Characters: ★ Heroine: Fu Qinggu (Immortal Venerable Lingye, Daoist Green Marrow) ★ Hero: Bai Hui (flood dragon, white dragon) ༆ Story Introduction She was once the aloof and transcendent Immortal Venerable Lingye of the Zixiao Thunder Palace, exalted above all. But while hunting a vicious beast that was wreaking havoc among mortals, she fell in the depths of the North Sea and vanished from the 4.7kReads9.3Score64014d adds
39. 39 上 The Ancient Constellations 上古星宿 Plain Water白開水Ancient Romance205k WordsOngoing When heaven and earth first took shape, the ancient gods fell. After a period of primordial chaos, the Starbound Continent was formed. Following tens of thousands of years of division and conflict, it split into ten tribes: the God Tribe, the Demon Tribe, the Elf Tribe, the Monster Tribe, the Merfolk Tribe, the Ghost Tribe, the Human Tribe, the Stone Giant Tribe, the Shaman Tribe, and the Ice Crystal Tribe. In the 2,000th year of the Starbound Era, the Heavenly Pillar was damaged during the Nal —Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 神 The Goddess and the Pheasant: A Few Things You Should Know 神女和山鸡不得不说的二三事 Top Secret 007保密007Ancient Romance104k WordsOngoing [Romantic Fantasy + Sweet and Angsty + Smart Protagonist + Nine Reincarnations + Redemption + Twists] Have you ever loved someone so deeply that even after waiting years for him, your heart never wavered? Have you ever cherished someone so much that you gave up other men who were the finest in all the world for his sake? Have you ever loved someone enough to willingly die for him? I am the High God Luo Yunshang, and my heart belongs to one man. I waited a hundred years for him, even as my immort —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 君 You Lead the Nine Wilds 君引九荒 Ninth Highness上玖殿下Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted He remembered the last words she had spoken to him, years ago, standing amid the roaring flames: “When I return, remember to plant a whole field of camellias for me with your own hands.” Countless years flowed by like water. He spent hundreds of thousands of years searching for her in this world. If only he had known his love for her would run this deep, why had he sent her to her death in the first place? The mighty Demon Lord spent a thousand years covering the gloomy, shadowed Demon Capital w 13Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 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 235kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds
43. 43 冠 Crowned in Immortal Garments 冠仙裳 The East Wind Blows with Intent东风著意Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted “I’ve spent more than eighteen years at this immortal sect for just one reason.” “What reason?” He smiled at her, his eyes glimmering. “I want to... I want to cultivate with you, Master...” Blushing, she spoke shyly. “Did it really take you eighteen years to say that?” He chuckled. “Cultivate together? Do you want to go first, or should I?” “...” Our fate is all written in this Destiny Pearl. One inch more or one wisp less, it all comes down to that one glance. I remember it vividly. I don’t wan 2Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 棠 The Records of the Tang Immortal 棠仙录 Zhu Rongyang祝榕陽Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted (Traditional fantasy xianxia + proud, devoted male lead and quirky female lead + sweet romance and light angst + easygoing humor + personal growth) Bai Tang, a carefree disciple of the Xunshan Sect, thought she would spend her life happily wandering around Yelan City. Who could have guessed she'd run into the one person destined to be her lifelong nemesis? She looked him over and thought, He'd be good for helping the junior disciples practice their self-control... He looked her over, wondering h 10Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 玉 Farewell at the Jade Palace 玉阙辞 Yun Jia云葭Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Xianxia supernatural tales, episodic stories with an overarching plot.] [One-on-one romance, powerful male and female leads, powerhouse vs. powerhouse, told from the heroine’s perspective.] Lingsu had lived in the human realm for several thousand years. She loved a lively atmosphere, so she had her maid, Tao Niangzi, open a restaurant by the river called Penglai. Whenever she had nothing to do, she could go there to eat and listen to gossip. Tao Niangzi was a consummate people person and ran th 1.5kReads9.3Score24214d adds
46. 46 傲 Proud Above the Azure Sky, the Peerless Imperial Princess Goes on a Killing Spree! 傲世苍穹，绝色帝姬她杀疯了！ Han Ziyu寒紫玉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One true pairing + pocket dimension + two powerful leads + satisfying revenge + divine beasts + rebirth] Cool, proud imperial princess vs. scheming, peerlessly beautiful Phoenix Lord She had been the most noble imperial princess in the Dragon Realm. But while weakened from undergoing tribulation, her own dear cousin forcibly extracted her bloodline. Her body died, but her soul endured, merging with the legitimate daughter of a family who was known as a fool. Reborn, she acted decisively, took d 13.9kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
47. 47 衔 The Mirror Bearer 衔镜 Zonger纵尔Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Complete; bonus chapters updated irregularly] Jiang Wan was expelled from her sect. On her way to take part in the sect selection, she accidentally crossed paths with a dangerous young man. Jiang Wan: “Are you going to kill me?” “I won’t kill you. At least, not right now.” Fine. So he might kill her later. From then on, she devoted herself to staying alive, diligently helping him conceal his identity. Everyone knew that ever since the battle between the immortals and demons a thousand years 5.5kReads9.1Score78514d adds
48. 48 妖 Tales of a Demon Cultivator 妖修传 Dark Willow乌柳Ancient Romance299k WordsCompleted [Adorable, Sweet-Natured Junior Sister vs. Pure-Hearted, Sharp-Tongued Senior Brother] The young lady of the Yunlijian sect is, unfortunately, a good-for-nothing with no spiritual root at all. Now that she is old enough to marry, if she still fails to awaken a spiritual root after testing and training, she will be driven out of the sect and forced to live as an ordinary person. For a cultivator, that would be a tremendous disgrace. Desperate to stay, she takes an unconventional route and makes a 71Reads9.3Score1014d adds
49. 49 被 After Being Forced to Win Over the Unhinged Demon Lord, I Turned the Whole Story Into a Happy Ending 被迫攻略疯批魔尊后，全书HE了 Not Sweet不甜啊Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Wen Ruan transmigrated into a cultivation novel as an insignificant cannon-fodder character. The moment the original character appeared, the villainous Demon Lord snapped her neck. Wen Ruan: No way. I have to run! System: No way. There’s a villainous Demon Lord here who needs you to win him over. Do your best to make him fall in love with you~ Wen Ruan: In your dreams. Mu Zhe: In your dreams. And yet On her 101st day undercover in the demon realm, she carried the gravely wounded, dying young Dem 13.2kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
50. 50 天 Genius Beast Tamer: The Good-for-Nothing Third Miss Defies Heaven 天才驭兽师：废材逆天三小姐 Miaomiaomiao'er妙妙妙儿Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [A fallen, aloof and upright Imperial Son ✖️ a capable beauty, strong on the outside and soft within, reborn] This is a slow-burn coming-of-age story, not a power fantasy. If that’s not your thing, please don’t dive in! Reborn in a new life, the Eastern Continent’s prodigious beast tamer, Chaoge, becomes the useless third daughter of the Yun family in the Northern Continent. The two continents have no connection, and after countless hardships, she learns that only by becoming the strongest all-a 86Reads—Score—14d adds

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