Looking for Historical Stories with Two Strong Leads and Sweet Romance. Palace Intrigue Is Fine Too 想看古文，双强，甜文，宫斗文也行

1. 1 重 Reborn: My Lord Dotes on Me Fiercely 重生之主上狠狠疼宠 Ming Shi Xingpo明时星魄Two Male Leads649k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Yuanhan is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. Yet everyone knows he bears Heaven’s Mandate, has spies across the Nine Provinces, and may one day unite the realm, with all beneath the heavens bowing to him. He founded the unfathomable Han Ning and commands the loyal, formidable Han Ying, yet he was cruelly ambushed before Huaqing Palace and died with regret… His little shadow guard’s humble love ran deep, through bone and heart, but he never dared to overstep… “On the road 5.7kReads8.9Score545Shelves
2. 2 摄 After the Regent Was Reborn, His Shadow Guard Wants to Kill Him Every Day! 摄政王重生后，影卫每天想弑主！ Little Peach of Silver Lake银湖小桃Two Male Leads135k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Reborn + devoted to each other + regent king x shadow guard + sweet romance] He was the regent of the Kingdom of Yanchi. In his previous life, countless people hunted him down until he was killed, and the only person who protected him to the end also died before his eyes. That person was Ying Yu, the shadow guard who had followed him for more than ten years. Before Ying Yu died, he finally understood the look in his eyes... When he was reborn, Ying Yu was still by his side... S 5.8kReads9.3Score868Shelves
3. 3 太 The Crown Prince's Delicate Little Shadow Guard 太子殿下的娇气小影卫 Qibao Who Loves to Eat爱吃的柒宝Two Male Leads132k WordsCompleted Main characters: Nangong Yichen and Yingyu Two male leads, both strong, both devoted to each other, with a supporting couple. In his previous life, Nangong Yichen was set up by his own imperial brother. He could only blame himself for trusting the wrong person. But he never imagined that his little shadow guard would risk his life to save him. Yingyu: “Your Highness, remember to come find me sooner in our next life.” And yet... After being reborn... Their days are filled with all kinds of sweet 2.1kReads8.8Score290Shelves
4. 4 暴 The Short-Tempered Prince’s Tearful Little Darling Is Sweet and Adorable 暴躁王爷的小哭包又奶又甜 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Two Male Leads769k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Su Fuliu, the most popular courtesan at Wangyou House, bends over backward for five hundred taels of gold, hoping to use his “beauty” to conquer Prince Ting, whose notoriously short temper precedes him. He thinks he can handle it, but Prince Ting's unpredictable moods reduce him to a sniveling wreck. “Waaah, Your Highness is so scary! I want to go home, I want to go back to Wangyou House!” “Fine, fine. This prince will try to keep it under control from now on.” And yet, the snive 873Reads9.3Score131Shelves
5. 5 重 After I Was Reborn, I Found My Little Secret Guard Blushes Easily 重生后，我发现我的小暗卫爱脸红 Chao Qingchen朝卿尘Two Male Leads142k WordsCompleted [Cool-headed regent ✖ loyal little bodyguard] [One-on-one romance] In his previous life, Xie Yunqi was completely manipulated by the young emperor. He went to great lengths to help him ascend the throne, only to be branded a traitorous minister in the end. All two hundred members of his household were executed. His legs were paralyzed, and he was thrown into prison, where he endured endless humiliation before finally smashing his head against a wall and dying. After his death, only one person to 2kReads8.9Score214Shelves
6. 6 东 The Eastern Palace Bedchamber Maid 东宫通房 Yu Nanting玉南廷Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted Yu Niang had once been sold as a courtesan and was left with a strange illness. By chance, she became the Crown Prince’s personal medicine woman, then his bedchamber attendant. But because of her low birth, she was never given a title. The Crown Prince was handsome and noble, but cold and unfeeling. He often warned his lowly bedchamber attendant not to covet what she could never have. Yu Niang could only meekly agree. One day, a fire broke out in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince’s leg was pi 35.3kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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   This one's good too! The female lead is super smart! The dog is adorable! The male lead... Well, you can ignore him.

7. 7 战 The God of War Is Here, and the Mad City Lord Is Gentle as an Orchid 战神在下，疯批城主他温润如兰 Rong Li Xu Yu冗里胥玉Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, 1v1] [Sweet Romance and Healing] [Two Powerful Leads + A Match Made in Heaven] [Careful Scheming + Ancient-Style Court Intrigue] (A seemingly ethereal, refined, jade-like gentleman who is quietly unhinged, cold-hearted and cold-natured, the top, vs. a domineering, wild, wickedly charming and free-spirited God of War general who refuses to believe in fate or bow to it, the bottom) The Hanshu Academy is a school where only the princes of Northern Chu may study. A new teacher recen 4.2kReads9.4Score569Shelves

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   1. Two male leads, both strong, palace intrigue, pure love, very good. 2. Female lead is dominant, both male leads are strong, but the female lead is stronger, the palace intrigue is very nice. 😏

8. 8 心 Sweet as Honey 心甘若饴 Mangosteen and Lychee山竹荔枝Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Alternate setting + two powerful leads + 1v1 + female top] At the residence of the Qi family in Yuanbei, Shen Lingyu first saw him by the waterside pavilion in the bamboo grove. He was playing the zither beneath the pavilion, and with just one glance, she knew he was the one. Whether they were in love or she was abusing her power, Qi Fuxue could belong to no one but Shen Lingyu. When they met again in Shengjing, Shen Lingyu confined Qi Fuxue in the palace under the guise of making him her zithe 443Reads8.7Score—Shelves
9. 9 坐 Waiting for You to Make a Move! I Became the Cold-Hearted Patriarch's Beloved 坐等君撩！成了冷面家主的心尖宠 Empty Sleeves两袖清空Two Male Leads394k WordsCompleted (The rating just came in, but it'll go up later~) Two male leads + sweet romance + fictional ancient setting + 1v1 + strong romance focus + both are each other's first [Gentle, teasing bottom × Cold, taciturn top] A sweet little treat! A sweet romance! The youngest head of a distinguished family with a hundred-year history of poetry and propriety is cold and taciturn, yet immensely influential in Linfeng City. Everyone knows he has someone precious whom no one is allowed to lay a finger on. He a 1.7kReads8.9Score337Shelves

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   First book: Two male leads, both strong, the story unfolds naturally, very enjoyable. Second book: Fantasy romance, all about revenge, not angsty at all, sweet and indulgent.

10. 10 疯 The Unhinged Big Shot Helps Me Thrive in the Cultivation World 疯批大佬带我在修仙界躺赢 Fan Qiqi樊七七Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible, Funny, Beloved by All, Slacker, Ensemble Cast, Romance] [Everyone is hopelessly in love. If that's not your thing, run!] Ye Chen, sect leader of the Xuanming Palace, was actually the Demon Realm's Supreme Sovereign. Don't ask why he was the sect leader of the Immortal Alliance. The answer is simple: he's hopelessly in love, and there's no cure. Ye Chen had eleven personal disciples, and his favorite was the eleventh. Don't ask why the eleventh was his favorite. The answer is simple: 14.8kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
11. 11 纵 So What If You’re Reborn? 纵你重生又如何 Yao Yaoya妖幺芽Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Two powerful leads + no point in being reborn as a concubine’s daughter + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels + the male lead has a secret crush] [A cool, composed beauty with overwhelming combat prowess vs. a mysterious, bewitching prince] [One-on-one romance + happy ending + single and chaste] Her mother was the most favored legitimate princess, her uncle was the reigning emperor, her maternal grandmother was empress dowager of the realm, and her older brother 2.4kReads8.9Score309Shelves

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    This novel feels quite novel in the historical romance genre. The second female lead is reborn, while the main female lead has no special advantages. She's skilled in martial arts, intelligent, and has a high IQ. Although both are strong, the female lead is in no way inferior to the male lead and is very capable. Just like the saying, "How can a mere transmigrated woman compare to several well-bred ladies from powerful families who have been carefully cultivated for over a decade?", Even if you're reborn, you still can't defeat Jiang Jiang. A very enjoyable and satisfying novel.

12. 12 宠 Spoiling His Wife Without Limit: The Reborn, Scheming Regent Is Clingy 宠妻无度：腹黑摄政王重生太粘人 Su Hanzhou苏寒舟Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Hero is reborn and speaks his mind + devoted husband + putting villains in their place + one-on-one, both leads have only ever been with each other + power couple + three-year age gap] On her wedding day, Shen Yangui waited in the snow for a full half hour, only for the Regent to arrive at the residence holding another woman’s hand and marry her. Shen, the rightful Princess Consort, was brought in through a side gate and settled in the remote Snow Lodge, becoming the laughingstock of the entire 3.1kReads8.5Score426Shelves
13. 13 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
14. 14 惊 Shocking! The Invisible Noble Consort Is a Hidden Powerhouse 惊！后宫透明贵妃竟是隐藏大佬 Yi Shui Rou Lan依水柔蓝Ancient Romance464k WordsOngoing After five years in the palace, Noble Consort Nangong Jingshu had been forgotten by the imperial harem, like an invisible woman. An accident revealed to Chu Yuqian that he had twin sons, and turned his attention to the noble consort he had forgotten. The more he learned about her, the more he realized her identity was shrouded in mystery, and her many secret identities were beyond anyone's reach. From then on, Chu Yuqian became a devoted husband, and together they wrote an unconventional love st 5Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    D70 Highly Recommended +++ | Clear-headed and insightful female lead | The female lead is a concubine, no need to worry about spoilers 2025.2.9-2025.2.22 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤ Brief Review: Very good!! The female lead is clear-headed, insightful, and straightforward in her "acting up." Her "acting up" isn't genuine; she just does what makes her comfortable. She's intelligent, insightful, and interesting, and the supporting characters are also vivid and well-developed. To borrow a quote from the author: "If all the female supporting characters in a book are bad, it won't highlight the female lead's goodness; it will only make her seem foolish." The female lead's "acting up" is straightforward (original text): "Come if you want, don't come if you don't want to." Pei Shiyuan rolled her eyes: "If you're going to act up, you have to be fearless. What kind of acting up is it if you give in after refusing for two or three days? That's just being pretentious." "What's the difference between being pretentious and acting up..." Han Yue said, looking annoyed. "Being pretentious is just pretending. It's acting hypocritically to raise your own value. Acting up is not caring about life or death; it's just about being happy." Pei Shiyuan said. [R] The male lead's personality is also quite good (as an ancient man, aside from the fact that he has many concubines and children). I'm fine with it however I want, treating it as a parallel world. As long as it doesn't violate my values, doesn't involve misogyny, doesn't involve mindless pampering, doesn't involve spoiled wives, the male lead isn't annoying, it's logical, and I can read it, I can accept it. Those who mind might not like it. I generally don't read stories where the female lead is a concubine because I'm a female lead enthusiast; I can't stand seeing the female lead suffer. But in this story, the female lead has no choice but to become a concubine (the female lead herself said that even if she becomes the old emperor's concubine, she doesn't care, as long as she survives). However, she doesn't wrong herself, doesn't suffer internally, and doesn't wallow in self-pity. She basically didn't wrong herself in that environment, but for an independent woman in the modern era, going back in time would be very difficult. [Two R] This genre is considered palace intrigue, but the female lead doesn't really fight. She doesn't care much about the male lead. Initially, he's a prince, but later he becomes the emperor. She's with the emperor because she wants him; she thinks he's handsome and good in bed. When she doesn't want him, she won't let him touch her, and she'll scold him when necessary, haha. [Three R] The female lead has no one holding her back, no traitors, and no spies. Her family is very good; they all treat her sincerely. She also supports her family, and they help each other move forward. The family relationships with her family and later with her son, Shidan, are really well written. The daily interactions are light and fun. She loves Shidan very much and educates him very well. [Four R] The daily interactions between the male and female leads are very interesting and fun. For example, the female lead has a cat that she raises like her own child. Once, when the female lead wanted the cat, the male lead in the feudal dynasty would tell the servants to bring their young master. After the male lead becomes the emperor, he would say that the cat is now a prince. It's not so funny on its own, but it's really funny in that context.

16. 16 我 My Mother Is the Emperor’s Moonlight, So What If I’m a Little Vicious? 我娘帝王白月光，我恶毒点怎么了 Lu Ningning鹿柠柠Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted Historical romance + from princess to empress + alternate world + 1v1, both leads sexually inexperienced Qian Ying had a dream: the world she lived in was just a book. In the dream, the Yuan Kingdom fell and a new dynasty rose. Chu Yao, the hostage prince from Chu whom she had once insulted and beaten, overthrew the dynasty and married her younger sister, Yuan Siwei, making her empress. She herself was merely the vicious supporting female character who had bullied the Chu hostage prince since c 7.9kReads8.7Score923Shelves

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    The female lead in this story is quite vicious, truly vicious, completely disregarding the common people. However, the male lead protects her well and salvages her reputation. The female lead is quite shrewd, while the male lead mainly lies low in the early stages, paving the way for her future. It's a great story with two strong leads.

17. 17 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    I think it's really good, it has two strong leads, and the male lead comes from the modern era.

18. 18 嫡 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: I’ll Marry the Imperial Uncle, Not the Crown Prince 嫡女重生，不嫁太子嫁皇叔 Green Apple and Red Apple青苹果和红苹果Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted Su Xinrou was the daughter of Su Zhiyuan, the Grand Chancellor of Great Yan, and was known as the most beautiful woman in the capital. Though Crown Prince Xiao An was the empress’s son, the emperor did not care for him. To secure his succession to the throne, Xiao An schemed to marry Su Xinrou. She misjudged him and failed to see through his true nature. After Su Xinrou and the Chancellor’s household helped Xiao An ascend the throne, he turned on them. Her cousin Wei Yu disfigured her, and Xiao 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So pretty! 🥰🥰

19. 19 清 A Brilliant Scheme for the Noble Daughter of Qingchen 清辰似锦嫡女谋 July Light L七月光LAncient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted As the youngest legitimate daughter of a duke's household, she should have had a peaceful, uneventful life. But after entering the palace one day, she found herself caught in its treacherous intrigues… 8.5kReads8.2Score716Shelves
20. 20 高 A Match Between Equals: My Officer Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic 高门对高门，军官丈夫是个恋爱脑 Lin Miansui林绵穗Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Gentle, Ethereal Su Embroidery Beauty x Handsome, Irreverent Military Heir] [Two Prestigious Families] [Military Marriage] [Lighthearted, Funny Everyday Life] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Adorable Kids] [Family and Country] [Passing on Traditional Culture] [The Pocket Dimension Is Rarely Used] Lin Renzhi stayed up embroidering and worked herself to death. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the only daughter of a senior officer in the 1970s. She had a top-tier family background and loo 165.8kReads9.1Score25.8kShelves
21. 21 哦 Oh, So I’m the Villainous Supporting Concubine 哦，我原来是恶毒妖妃女配 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, cunning, doting consort; reborn, dark and brooding tyrant; healing romance; both leads are virgins] In his previous life, Emperor Xie Heng trapped himself in the rigid rules of a sage and enlightened ruler, striving to be a noble and virtuous emperor. Yet he was abandoned by everyone, lost his throne, and was poisoned, leaving him crippled. At his most wretched, the only person who stayed by his side was the wicked, domineering enchantress the civil and military officials called a dem 54.2kReads9.0Score6.8kShelves
22. 22 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 20.9kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    "The Little Palace Maid Wins the Emperor's Heart" | Ancient Romance | A Hypocritical Emperor × A Plump and Charming Maid "How can there be such a round little dumpling in the palace?" The emperor's thin lips curled slightly, his vermilion brush brushing across the memorials, already taking in the little palace maid peeking from below. A-Zhi, clutching the food box, secretly thought the emperor was a monstrous beast, unaware that she had already become prey—Han Yan's hand, wielding the chessboard, crushed the political winds, but this carefree little palace maid ruined his efforts. From serving food to attending to the emperor, the round-faced girl, biting into steamed sweet cheese, mumbled, "Your Majesty, would you like to try some?" But beneath the dragon table, gilded chains appeared, and the seemingly cold and ruthless emperor, as described by powerful ministers, bent down to wipe the crumbs from her lips: "What I want to try... Is here." #AncientRomance #TheHypocriticalEmperor'sTemptation #TheHypocriticalEmperor'sTrueFragrance

23. 23 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves

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    A sweet romance novel. The powerful prince has no misunderstandings or unavoidable difficulties. A capable man should be able to clear obstacles for his lover.

24. 24 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    Both of these are good, I recommend them.

25. 25 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 58.8kReads9.2Score7.8kShelves

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    This is a rebirth + time-travel story. The female lead is reborn, and the male lead is a time-traveler. The female lead is a noblewoman who adheres to traditional etiquette and has a slightly old-fashioned streak. The male lead is a cheerful and sunny guy with acting skills, a knack for playing dumb while actually being cunning. Both leads are intelligent and evenly matched. The supporting characters are not made less intelligent, and there are no forced pairings. The romance between the male and female leads is also very sweet. Both of them are very innocent and occasionally flirt with each other, but their faces always turn very red. Here is an excerpt: Chi Yan handed Shen Tangning a bouquet of flowers, raising his eyebrows: "These are for you." She looked down at the begonia flowers in her arms, slightly taken aback, and smiled: "Why are you giving me flowers?" He had just sat down when he heard this and looked up. Remembering that there was no custom of giving flowers nowadays, he explained to her seriously: "You can give flowers on memorable days. Of course, you can also give flowers on any ordinary day. You can give them whenever you want, there doesn't have to be a reason." Because every ordinary day is worth remembering. P. S.: There's a really great character in this book, you should check it out! This book is more of a slow-paced, gradual story, not the kind of super-fast-paced, fast-paced thriller; there are four time-travel/reincarnation elements in total: Time Travel: the male protagonist and the previous emperor; Reincarnation: the female protagonist and the male protagonist's brother.

26. 26 穿 After Transmigrating, the Royal Family Snatched Me Up to Be the Crown Princess 穿越后，被皇室抢去当太子妃 Falling Star, Broken Mirror坠星折镜Two Male Leads632k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigration (Reborn from Infancy) + Married from the Start + Purely Sweet, No Angst + Court Intrigue + 1v1 HE] Lin Shiming, from the modern world, transmigrates one day and is born into a military family in a fictional world, becoming the second son of the Duke Who Guards the Nation. With his parents as role models, constantly away on “imperial orders” (actually, happy travels), and a capable older brother to inherit the family estate, Lin Shiming has no pressure at all and 7.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Two male leads, both strong, and there's also that ancient setting in quick transmigration novels.

27. 27 快 Quick Transmigration: So What If I’m a Taotie? Can’t I Fall in Love? 快穿：梼杌怎么了，不能恋爱？ Above the Commonplace免俗Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + bottom protagonist, a master of seduction + 1v1, both devoted to each other + strong top, even stronger bottom] World One: The Distinguished Young Master of the Republic of China Qin Jingheng: His name is Lin Qi. The only son of the Lin family of Jincheng, he’s a notorious playboy in town. As Jincheng’s defense commander, Qin Jingheng assumes he’ll never have any close dealings with someone like him. But after one encounter after another, Qin Jingheng finds that the playboy in 6.8kReads9.2Score873Shelves
28. 28 误 After Wandering into His Majesty's Bedchamber, He Was Kissed Senseless 误闯陛下寝殿后，他被亲懵了 Kuang Xiu旷修Two Male Leads10k WordsCompleted [The martial arts world's most handsome comedian bottom VS the aloof, scheming emperor top] The moment Chu Junlan found himself pinned beneath the emperor, he regretted it deeply. He regretted sneaking into the palace in the middle of the night to steal a pork knuckle, only to stumble into the emperor's bedchamber and be kept as a handsome man offered to warm the bed. Annoyed by Chu Junlan's lack of cooperation, the man snapped: “You have no manners. How can you let your mind wander at a time li 12.1kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
29. 29 农 A Farmer’s Lad: Making It Big After Fleeing Famine 农家哥儿：豪横从逃荒开始 Chang Shen Jing An长深静安Two Male Leads560k WordsCompleted Shen Qingran was betrayed by a friend and died under the attack of countless zombies. He never expected to transmigrate to the fictional Great Jin Dynasty. Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t have been worse. When Shen Qingran arrived, the northwest was suffering a once-in-a-century drought. Not a blade of grass grew, and not a drop of water could be found. To survive, the people of the northwest began fleeing famine. Shen Qingran arrived right in the middle of their journey. Watching everyone ch 634Reads7.3Score—Shelves
30. 30 炮 King Yan, Your Consort Is Two-Faced 炮灰焱王，您的王妃他表里不一 Chang Shen Jing An长深静安Two Male Leads598k WordsOngoing Nangong Muyun was an Omega with fair skin and a cool, aloof air. His hair was silvery white, and his pheromones carried the faint fragrance of lily of the valley. Both he and his pheromones seemed utterly pure and sacred. But he was nothing like he appeared. Beneath his cool exterior, he was full of inner monologue, had an exceptional talent for developing drugs, and was more ruthless than anyone when it came to striking from the shadows. Cold-hearted and remorseless, he had nearly married his l 203Reads7.0Score—Shelves
31. 31 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 48.2kReads9.5Score6.5kShelves

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    Both are good reads, and both feature strong female protagonists and involve one woman with multiple men 😏 However, the second book is about revenge and has more palace intrigue, while the first book has more comedic elements. I recommend both.

32. 32 女 Matriarchy: Resigning from the Golden Palace 女尊：辞金阙 Xie Yang谢央Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He asked, “Does the Imperial Princess only make use of me? Is there not a trace of genuine feeling in her heart?” He said, “Your Highness, rest easy. Even if it costs me my life, I will bring Youzhou City back for you!” He said, “My wife, don’t frown. It’s only money. The He family will pay for it and help you unify the Nine Provinces.” He said, “Jiang Li, I already lost you once. This time, even if I die, I won’t let go of your hand.” They all asked her the same question: “Does Your Highness ha 8.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves
33. 33 穿 After Entering a Matriarchal World, I Took the Man of My Dreams by Force 穿进女尊世界后我强娶了白月光 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance532k WordsCompleted [Early work] After getting drunk one night, Ling Zhao transmigrates into a world where women hold power. She becomes a spoiled, useless imperial princess who is doted on by everyone, and opens her eyes in the middle of a husband-selection ceremony. The person who transmigrated alongside her is Xu Yi, the man she has secretly loved for ten years. Ling Zhao has a selfish motive. She points at him, and Xu Yi is chosen to be the future primary husband of the Seventh Princess. After they reunite, she 6.4kReads9.3Score797Shelves

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    This one! Paper Tiger, highly recommended, it's super good!

34. 34 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 19kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    This is a time-travel novel. The female lead has a photographic memory and is incredibly skilled at checking and resolving accounts, earning her the nickname "The Account Book." The male lead is a clever but seemingly spoiled playboy. Both families are incredibly loving.

35. 35 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves
36. 36 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves
37. 37 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 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
38. 38 造 Damn It, the Village’s Handsomest Lazybones Married a Madwoman 造孽，村里最俊的懒汉娶了个癫婆 Listening to the Wind Beneath the Moon水月聆风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She had dutifully supported her in-laws and brother-in-law for over a year, and finally her husband returned from military service. But the first thing he did when he got home was demand a divorce. When that failed, he tried to ruin her reputation, sell her to a gang of thugs to be abused, and then accuse her of adultery so he could condemn her and grind her into the dirt forever. Reborn for the second time, Ye Tang wielded a woodcutter’s knife and tormented the scoundrel until he begged to divo 15.5kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    Looking for a good book? The female lead is incredibly strong with a spatial ability, boasting off-the-charts combat skills. Her medical skills are mediocre, yet she loves taking pulses and can't diagnose anything—it's hilarious! The male lead is incredibly lazy but has a hidden identity. He's highly skilled in martial arts, but also a clueless and goofy guy. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, funny yet logically sound. Highly recommended! (๑>◡<๑)👍🏻

39. 39 清 Raising Children in the Qing Palace: The Side Consort Wins by Taking It Easy 清宫养崽，侧福晋她躺赢了 Mango Sago, Yeah芒果西米露吖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted An Ran spent more than a decade diligently serving as a palace maid in the Qing court. At long last, she caught the eye of Consort De of Yonghe Palace. She had hoped that, once she turned twenty-five, she could ask Consort De to let her leave the palace. Instead, she was assigned to serve as the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen’s, first woman. Wait, wasn’t that Song’s job in history? There was no defying an imperial decree, so An Ran arrived at the imperial princes’ residence in a small sedan chair. Since 16.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
40. 40 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 38.4kReads9.1Score3.9kShelves

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    All three ancient romance novels on the bookshelf are here.

41. 41 我 The Male Companion I Kept Turned Out to Be the Regent 我养的小倌，竟是当朝摄政王 Pure Workhorse Organism纯牛马生物Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + feel-good power fantasy + brazen flirting and secret seduction + sizzling tension + constant bickering] The Prince Regent, after being thoroughly used and discarded: “Miss Jiang, how can you pull up your pants and then turn around and pretend you don't know me?” When her betrothed, a young general, runs away from their engagement, Jiang Yuxi immediately takes a male companion, picking one who's skilled in bed and sweet-tongued. Three months later, her fiancé returns and re 18Reads6.2Score—Shelves
42. 42 什 What? The Grand Princess's Male Favorite Is the Enemy Kingdom's Crown Prince? 什么？长公主的男宠是敌国太子？ Leaning on the Rails After the Rain潇潇雨歇凭栏处Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, both leads are pure, and the aloof beauty falls from her pedestal [Original title: What? The Male Favorite Kept by the Princess Is the Enemy Kingdom’s Crown Prince?] Being a lecher isn’t just a man’s prerogative. Xie Heng was the most noble princess in the Great Zhou dynasty. Her residence was full of handsome men, but one of them was her clear favorite. Broad-shouldered and muscular, he was both alluring and flirtatious. He was good at cooking, too. Who could have known tha 302Reads8.4Score105Shelves
43. 43 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.7kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    This is a sweet romance novel. Although the female lead's family ignores her, they are more than family to her.

44. 44 嫁 After Marrying the Sickly, Powerful Minister, the Sweetheart Cries Every Day 嫁给病娇权臣后，娇娇每天哭唧唧 Eight-Treasure Cake八宝糕Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted [Black-hearted Miao beauty vs. ruthless, lovesick power minister] On her first night after transmigrating into a book, Wen Ranyan was sent to the great villain’s couch. Rumor had it that Feng Qiw Wu, the great villain, was ruthless and bloodthirsty. Anyone who crossed him either died or wished they had. He was a certifiable lunatic. But Wen Ranyan wasn’t afraid. Instead, she set her sights on the villain’s good looks. In public, she was the villain’s only wife: gentle, graceful, and delicate. In 3.1kReads9.2Score391Shelves

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    The author's writing is excellent! The language is delicate and the emotions are rich. Highly recommend! [I also strongly recommend!][I also strongly recommend!][I also strongly recommend!][I also strongly recommend!]

45. 45 权 The Powerful Minister's Beloved: The Heir's Consort Blows Up the Capital 权臣枭宠：世子妃炸翻京城 A Handful of Lovesick Snow一捧相思雪Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Yun Xining was born to a life of privilege. Her maternal grandfather was the loyal Marquis Zhongyi, who died for his country, and her father was the legitimate son of the powerful Duke Zhenguo. She was not only the marquis’s sole heir, but also the eldest legitimate granddaughter of the Duke Zhenguo’s family! She should have lived a life of wealth and honor, but an accident led her into a scoundrel’s trap. The scoundrel joined forces with her younger sister to drag her from the heights of glory 205Reads5.8Score107Shelves

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    Strong leads, sweet romance, and rebirth. The female lead is very clear-headed after her rebirth, dumps her scumbag boyfriend, outwits the female supporting character, and tramples on her scumbag father. The male lead is determined to be with her. Super good!

46. 46 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine's Rules of Survival and Plunder 快穿之妾室妖娆，生存掠夺守则 Yan Fei Loves Braised Pork爱吃甏肉的焱妃Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing A note about the content: not every story is about concubines. Some also take place in modern times. These tragic concubines want to survive, and to do that, they have to fight and seize what they can. Jiang Chunxi transmigrates into the bodies of these concubines to complete her missions. Morality means nothing to her; all that matters is getting the job done. So what if her methods are underhanded and shameless? Concubine in the Duke's mansion: She secretly gets together with the heir under th 19.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    Quick Transmigration Palace Intrigue Drama

47. 47 快 Quick Transmigration: Survive Three Episodes, Win Ten Million 快穿：活过三集一千万 Lin Lingying林令滢Ancient Romance2.9M WordsOngoing Shen Ruyin is watching a period drama with her best friend. Seeing all the schemes and backstabbing in the inner residence and the imperial palace, she can’t help but complain. “If I transmigrated to ancient times, I probably wouldn’t make it past three episodes.” She never dreamed that those words would come true. She actually transmigrates. No pocket dimension, no System, no spirit spring, no mind reading. She gets nothing but a completely bare-bones start. The deity who sent her to transmigra 29kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves
48. 48 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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    It is only meaningful to go in both directions.

49. 49 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 11.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    Just finished watching it. The female lead is very strong; the two of them start fighting as soon as they meet. The plot is okay, no angst. Their early interactions as a couple on the opposite side are quite fun, haha.

50. 50 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 84.3kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves

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    More substantial and exciting than short dramas

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