The Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans: Marriages Between Aristocratic Families 五姓七望，世家联姻

1. 1 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

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   Having read for 15 years, this is the most stunning period drama I've ever read. The author himself seems very insightful, highly educated, and broad-minded. It's not the typical period drama about black market dealings and restaurant business; it's a true story of a privileged family's upbringing and the growth of members from equal social standing. It was incredibly inspiring, and I listened to "A Young China's Story" for two nights straight. If I were ten years younger and read this, I might have pursued a doctorate. A 9.1 Rating is too low; it should be above 9.5.

2. 2 救 Help! After Marrying a Powerful Official, He Insists I Become Empress 救命！嫁给权臣后他非要我当皇后 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance623k WordsCompleted A ruthless, arrogant young lord and ambitious warlord meets a brilliant, spirited noblewoman. At the end of the Jing Dynasty, imperial authority is in decline and warlords rise up from every quarter to vie for control of the Central Plains. The wealthy Zhen family of Huainan, their fortune and beautiful daughters making them easy prey in these troubled times, are at the mercy of anyone who wishes to take advantage of them. With no choice, they marry off their daughters to secure peace in diffe 8.9kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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   The first book is a historical romance set in a chaotic era. The heroine's family is known for producing beautiful women, all of whom are used for political marriages, but there's no competition among them; they're all intelligent and avoid infighting. The male and female leads are a young couple who grow up together. The second book is very realistic; everyone has someone they like and will protect their own. Good is real, and evil is real. It's a book that gets more exciting the more you read.

3. 3 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   A marriage between prominent families—both the wife and husband have good family backgrounds, and the mother's family is also powerful.

4. 4 操 Controlling the Ancestors: Creating a Millennium-Old Clan from the Chu-Han Contention 操控祖宗：从楚汉争霸创千年世家 Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A story of a millennium-old clan and its ancestors After graduating from university, Chen Cheng gained the ability to travel through time, going back and forth across history to control his own ancestors! If he can't get rich in the present, he'll start in ancient times! He takes a leg from Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention, becomes Emperor Wen of Han's tutor amid the Lü Clan Disturbance, pushes through reforms in Emperor Jing of Han's era, and turns the tide in the late Eastern Han! The Ji 95kReads8.9Score7.7kShelves

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   Book 1: Manipulating Ancestors; Book 2: The Five Clans' Direct Lineage; Book 3: Awakening a Cheat Code from the Past and Establishing a Super Family.

5. 5 大 The Prince of Yongle of the Great Tang 大唐永乐王 Qiu Qingyi秋清逸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Slow burn: Late Sui to early Tang + Five Great Clans’ legitimate bloodlines + Three wives and four concubines) After a stroke of incredible luck, Li Jun opens his eyes once more to find himself a baby, born over a thousand years ago at the end of the Sui dynasty. He shares a name with the clan’s young leader. Follow him as he leads tens of thousands of clan members who love picking fights and are desperate for him to have lots of descendants, constantly pushing women at him, through their daily 10.2kReads7.9Score698Shelves
6. 6 5 The 1950s: Starting Out as a Wanderer, I Make My Home in the Deep Mountains 50年代：隐居深山从流浪开始 Born of the Dao's Rhyme道韵生Urban7.8M WordsOngoing Tags: (farming + reclusive life + family saga + harem + science fiction + interstellar + universe) (Entirely hand-written, no AI) (Author’s note at chapter 3480: I’ve been writing this book for over three years. Its rating went from 9.4 to 8.9, and its readership has fallen from several hundred thousand to forty or fifty thousand. It was once a huge hit, and then it faded into obscurity. Many readers have probably come across it more than once, but very few have made it to the later chapters. (S 33.8kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves
7. 7 重 Reborn and Remarried: The Scumbag Cries His Eyes Out 重生改嫁：渣男痛哭流涕了 Peach Blossom Lamb桃花小羊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The husband’s groveling redemption + reborn + punishing scumbags + face-slapping + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first and only love + ensemble cast + everyone’s favorite] Everyone envied Cui Yaoning’s life at first. She was the legitimate daughter of the Qinghe Cui clan, spoiled and willful from childhood. Then she married Pei Yu, the top scholar from another prestigious family, and he doted on her to no end. Pei Yu had grown up with her, and they were deepl 35.4kReads8.3Score4.9kShelves

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   The female lead is exceptionally beautiful. She is the legitimate son of the Cui family of Qinghe and the eldest princess in a marriage alliance. The male lead has been in love with her since his previous life.

8. 8 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 11.7kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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   Both are set in five prominent families with seven noble clans, involving arranged marriages. The first book features the eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Tianshui, her parents' only child and the family heir. The male lead is the eldest son of the Zhao family of Yingchuan, the emperor's maternal uncle, who falls in love with her at first sight and harbors a secret crush on her for two lifetimes. He is reborn to pursue and pamper his wife, his eyes and heart only for her. It's incredibly sweet and I love it! Highly recommended! [Sending hearts]

9. 9 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
10. 10 将 The Six Daughters of the General’s House 将门六姝 If You Won't Climb the Mountain, Save the Mountain不就山救山Ancient Romance922k WordsOngoing Great Zhou has its own Dugu Xin: Shen Jinghai [Ensemble Cast + Court Intrigue + Multiple Couples] Six daughters in one family, all married on the same day, each to the man of her dreams. Deep winter descends, and an imperial decree shatters the last of the peace in the General’s manor. Shen Jinghai, the General Who Guards the Nation, dies by suicide under a false accusation. His wife dies of exhaustion and grief, leaving behind only six helpless daughters. The emperor, remorseful on his deathbe 132kReads8.9Score18.2kShelves

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    All six sisters are married into prestigious families. The book doesn't seem to have a high rating, but that's only because it's newly started. However, if you like historical romance novels where love blossoms after marriage, give it a try! Six couples, each with their own unique characteristics. You'll discover the characters as you read: a scheming older sister, two powerful generals, a talented woman and a top scholar, a seductive and obsessive woman, a sickly beauty and a spoiled brat, and a youngest sister and her father. It's incredibly good!

11. 11 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong individuals, but they pretend to be low-key.

12. 12 前 You Were Cold as Ice in My Last Life, So Why Are You Crying Now? 前世冷冰冰，这辈子你哭什么？ Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted [Reborn + bittersweet push and pull + the hero regains his memories later] A calculating, dignified, aloof statesman with the bearing of a noble flower VS a radiant, passionate noblewoman who loves fiercely and hates fiercely Xi Lingxian was born into a family of military officers. Her mother died young, but her father treasured her and raised her to be carefree and innocent, making sure she was happy in every way, even when it came to her marriage. The legitimate son of the Langya Wang clan was 21.2kReads7.0Score2.1kShelves

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    This is good.

13. 13 京 The Seven Beauties of Jinghua 京华七娇 Worshiping Guanyin拜观音Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast] [Everyone is devoted] [The pampered heir bends the knee] [Matched in strength] [Well-matched families] Upright and proper eldest young lady / Playful wastrel who turns over a new leaf, younger man Proud and noble second young lady / Arrogant young tyrant Virtuous and talented third young lady / Lawless heir apparent Bold and spirited fourth young lady / Boisterous young nobleman Compassionate, radiant moon / Innocent-hearted, brilliant sunshine Quick-witted, lively little sun / P 2.6kReads6.0Score345Shelves

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    This is something I wrote myself. Marshal Wei Xin commands hundreds of thousands of troops; all his sons are generals, and his daughters marry princes and generals. His family is a reclusive, powerful clan, yet even the ruler of the land cannot control the Jiangnan clan. His second daughter marries the eldest son of the Jiangnan clan—a powerful alliance between equals.

14. 14 快 Quick Transmigration: The Vicious Fiancée Becomes Everyone’s Dream Girl 快穿：恶毒未婚妻成了万人迷 Gazing at the Spring Chill瞭春寒Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Print edition signed] [Quick transmigration + mildly irresistible heroine + love at first sight + sweet romance + one-on-one + both leads are virgins + face-slapping] The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated. In every clichéd melodrama, once the male and female leads fall in love, the male lead’s perfectly legitimate fiancée is usually reduced to a vicious supporting character. She’s obsessed with him, jealous, and willing to do anything. In the end, everyone turns against 78.8kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves

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    "I don't want Shen Luchu anymore. I'm willing to accept the arranged marriage and marry into the Pei family," Jiang Shiyuan suddenly said at the dining table. The already quiet dining room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Qin, the nanny serving her, looked at Jiang Shiyuan in astonishment: "Miss, is the longevity noodles not to your liking today? Nanny will have the kitchen make some again." The maid Hongdou was even more frantic: "Miss, is it because the longevity buns I made are too ugly that you're unhappy?" Jiang Shiyuan glanced at the oddly shaped longevity buns and the colorful bowls of noodles piled high with toppings on the table and shook her head. As in previous years, it was her eighteenth birthday, and she was alone again. "No, it's because I don't like Shen Luchu anymore." "Really?" The two people opposite her spoke almost in unison, and the maid Hongdou almost jumped up from the ground. The two looked at Jiang Shiyuan suspiciously, but their expressions were more like overwhelming joy mixed with fear that it was all an illusion, so they tried their best to suppress their elation and upturned lips. Jiang Shiyuan understood why they had such expressions. For the past ten years, she had been incredibly attentive and enthusiastic towards Shen Luchu. But today, on Jiang Shiyuan's eighteenth birthday, Shen Luchu gave her four words—'disgusting'.

15. 15 太 With the Crown Prince’s Backing, the Duke’s Reborn Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 太子撑腰，重生后公府嫡女杀疯了 Huang Chengcheng黄澄澄吖Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted (A satisfying household-intrigue story + face-slapping and taking down scumbags + no forgiveness + no suffering in silence) Lu Xi brought a million taels in dowry when she married Prince An, and helped him become Prince An of Qin. She went to his fief to recuperate for two years. When she returned to the capital, her adopted younger sister had taken her place. Lu Xi's husband and mother-in-law relied on her adopted sister. Even Lu Xi's grandmother and father favored her. They locked Lu Xi aw 2.9kReads8.1Score322Shelves

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    The eldest daughter of a noble family, a historical romance novel, already completed.

16. 16 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves

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    A marriage between powerful families is a way to strengthen the bond between two clans! This noblewoman remarries the eldest son of a powerful figure, intending to pretend to be a virtuous wife and wait for an opportunity to leave. Little did she know that this man had been waiting for her for many years, and what she thought was a marriage of convenience turned into a long-planned scheme. [Cool] So good! So good! So good!

17. 17 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.1kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    Without further ado, let's talk about ancient romance novels.

18. 18 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.2kReads6.3Score751Shelves
19. 19 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score233Shelves
20. 20 朱 The Red-Gate Play 朱门戏 Guest Beneath the Grain禾下客Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a top aristocratic clan? I know this plot! Xie Daolin, a burned-out screenwriter, unexpectedly transmigrates into the eldest legitimate son of the powerful Xie clan In his previous life, he worked from nine to nine, six days a week, just to pay his mortgage. Now he lives behind grand vermilion gates, in silks and luxury, with twin maidservants at his side and even tribute tea to rinse his mouth. This decadent life... is amazing! Now that he has 1.6kReads7.8Score134Shelves

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    This book is great, it might have a few flaws, but the flaws don't detract from its overall beauty. 🤭🤭🤭

21. 21 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.3kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    Recommended. Both the male and female leads come from prestigious families in Jiangnan, with an age gap. The marriage between these families is incredibly sweet and romantic.

22. 22 京 A Marriage in the Capital 京婚演绎 Wooden Raisin木提子Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted [A marriage drama about a powerful, business-minded, crazed couple in the style of Mr. and Mrs. Smith] [Both leads are each other’s first, one-on-one romance, arranged marriage between wealthy families, marriage before love, husband pursues his wife] Ji Tanyuan went from a wealthy heiress to a married woman in the capital, and got a taste of the highs and lows. The Zhong family had great power but plenty of rules. Her husband was handsome and refined, but domineering. And in Zhong Yan’s eyes, 10.9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    These five books are amazing! Everyone who hasn't read them should go read them; they're probably all about arranged marriages.

23. 23 商 Mr. Shang, Let's Fall Passionately in Love After the Wedding 商先生，婚后请热恋 Little Mantou馒头小也Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Powerful man loses control + five-year age gap + older, paternal husband + marriage before love + slow-burn romance] [Steady and restrained young gentleman + cool-headed, rational female doctor] Cen Xi had a secret. She had been secretly in love with Shang Hanzhou for years. The day they got married by a twist of fate, Shang Hanzhou went abroad to expand his business, where he stayed for two years. Two years later, he returned home. Cen Xi knew perfectly well that Shang Hanzhou had no feelings 31.8kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves
24. 24 京 A Night of Splendor in the Capital 京宴夜 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast from Beijing’s elite circles + formidable leads join forces + both sexually inexperienced + sweet romance + happy ending] [A frail but ruthless heiress from Macau + a devoted, devoted heir from Beijing’s elite] Everyone in their circle knows that the young master of Beijing’s elite keeps a string of Buddhist prayer beads that no one is allowed to touch. They are his taboo, a painful past no one dares bring up. The Shang family of Beijing has produced outstanding talents for genera 29.6kReads9.2Score4.3kShelves
25. 25 禁 An Ascetic Man in Power? The Frail Heiress Has Him Wrapped Around Her Finger 禁欲掌权人？病弱大小姐手拿把掐 Qing Zheng箐筝Modern Romance710k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + play the pig to eat the tiger + Sweet and Satisfying + Two Powerful Leads + secret identities + One-on-One, Both Chaste] [A Sickly Young Lady Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger vs. A Distinguished, Abstinent Man in Power] Jiang Yi, the heiress of a top conglomerate in M Country, attended a banquet in the capital for the first time and fell for the Yan family's head, Yan Yunqin, at first sight. They had been engaged for a year, yet had never met. With a few clever tr 26kReads9.0Score4.8kShelves
26. 26 他 He’s So Hard to Placate 他太难哄了 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted After her older sister mysteriously disappears, Luo Mei refuses to marry her future brother-in-law and instead impulsively marries Wen Zhou, the CEO of Wen Group. Before the wedding, they reach an understanding. A marriage of convenience, mutually beneficial. Business only, no feelings. After the wedding, they live like a couple who barely know each other. On the first day after getting their marriage certificate, Luo Mei gets food poisoning from green beans and crouches outside a hospital 18.8kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
27. 27 唐 The Strange Tales of Tang: Su Wuyou, the Man Who Rescues Everyone 唐朝诡事录之捞人狂魔苏无忧 Ji Shi Mang Ran季时茫然Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing Su Wuming: “I’ve offended the new emperor. I’m afraid I don’t have long to live.” Su Wuyou: “Don’t worry, brother. I’m the Crown Prince’s confidant. I’ll get you out.” Lu Lingfeng: “Wuyou, I’ve been demoted this time, and I fear the road ahead will be rough. If anything happens to me, I’m counting on you to look after Xijun.” Su Wuyou: “Don’t worry, Brother Lu. I’m heading to the frontier on imperial orders. With me there to pull strings, you can rest easy.” The Grand Princess: “Wuyou, I’m afrai 3.2kReads7.5Score175Shelves

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    The protagonist is able to become his own ancestor, follow Liu Bang in conquering the world, and plan for a thousand years to become a top-tier aristocratic family.

28. 28 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
29. 29 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 5.9kReads9.0Score800Shelves
30. 30 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Adou, Am Definitely Not Cao Cao's Son 三国：我刘阿斗真不是曹操的种啊 Suddenly, You Look Like You秃然好像你Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, iron-blooded, no System, little romance] There’s no time to explain. It’s the twenty-fourth year of Jian’an, and Liu Shan is coming your way with the bearing of a formidable warlord. What gives you the right to lecture me? The two capitals and thirteen provinces of Great Han rest on my shoulders. Those of you from powerful clans have no right to speak for the people of this world! We can just confiscate more from the powerful clans. Someone else can take the blame. Zhao Yun: 7.1kReads8.8Score708Shelves
31. 31 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves
32. 32 明 Late Ming: Becoming Emperor Was Never My Wish 明末：称帝非我愿 A Weary Bird Returns to Its Old Woods倦鸟落旧林Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [No System + No Cheat Abilities + Ming Dynasty + Rebellion] Wang San, worn down by society and working grueling 24/7 shifts, becomes another Wang San, a villager in Baishui County, Shaanxi, near the end of the Ming dynasty. A terrible famine strikes, and people resort to eating one another. Wang San is frail and sickly, on the verge of becoming someone else’s meal, when his brother Wang Er comes charging back and saves him. As Wang San leaves with Wang Er, he discovers that his brother is well-c 5.8kReads8.7Score329Shelves
33. 33 伽 Jialan in the Misty Rain: The Twilight of Northern Wei 伽蓝烟雨，北魏的黄昏 Shattering the Rainbow Skirt惊破霓裳Historical276k WordsOngoing Why Does Listening to “Song of Chile” Bring Me to Tears? Watch Gao Wang rise from an impoverished family that couldn’t afford even a horse to become a powerful minister of Northern Wei, only to fail to keep Northern Wei’s last emperor, Yuan Xiu, from leaving. Northern Wei splits into Eastern Wei and Western Wei. He tries to destroy Yuwen Tai of Western Wei, and the two clash five times with victories on both sides, until Gao Wang is finally defeated beneath the walls of Yubi City. His life was f 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Why are the daughters of the five prominent families and seven noble clans only considered as ladies-in-waiting?

34. 34 穿 A Transmigrated Second-Generation Heir Accepts an Arranged Marriage! 穿越二代，接受联姻！ Generating Randomly正在随机生成Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Gossip System] [Tycoon] [Political Marriage] [Daily Life] [Business Rivalry] [Multiple Heroines] After transmigrating as a rich second-generation heir, Tang Zhao resolves to rise above the rest, enjoy life, and live without restraints. A political marriage? He agrees. “Behind vermilion gates, the halls run deep; freedom in love and marriage is light as grass. Gold and jade pave a road to the heavens; a web of connections blankets the world!” His wealthy family is powerful, and he even has a gos 438Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    🍒❶ At the beginning, Tang Zhao suddenly fainted while surrounded by beautiful women in a private room. When he woke up, he found himself transmigrated into the body of Tang Zhao, a super-rich second-generation heir. The original owner of this body was imprisoned for refusing an arranged marriage. Tang Zhao felt sorry for his billions of dollars in his previous life, but also thought that this rich second-generation identity wasn't bad at all.

35. 35 快 Quick Transmigration: Historical Figures, She Is Always Taken by Force 快穿历史人物，她总是被强取豪夺 Leaning on the Rail凭阑人Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a doomed minor figure, whose tragic fate has already been sealed by history, she must scheme, struggle, and fight for every advantage if she wants to change her destiny and survive. Even if her methods are less than honorable and her actions morally questionable. Shushu figures she may not be a good person either. Once she transmigrates into these ill-fated historical figures, she naturally makes whatever choice benefits her most, turning her attention to th 8.2kReads6.8Score598Shelves
36. 36 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    A wealthy family's forceful acquisition and forced love begins with pregnancy; both protagonists are virgins; the story is initially angsty but later sweet; a secret marriage; a madwoman and a beautiful, innocent wife; the female lead has a fiancé but is tricked into getting pregnant by the male lead; the female lead tries to escape while pregnant but fails; the plot has been going on for a long time.

37. 37 古 It's Not Easy Being a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代贵女不好当 Sword Edge Metal剑锋金Ancient Romance581k WordsOngoing [Not a Power Fantasy] [Alternate Setting] [Realistic Leaning] [Everyday Life and Growth] [Long Novel] [Ensemble Cast] Who says being a young lady in ancient times is easy?! How is this any different from spending ten straight years in senior year? [Growth in the early part, managing affairs in the middle, and a little court intrigue later on. This is not an all-female story. There are men, so proceed with caution if you can't accept that.] Lin Yanchu was reincarnated as a noble daughter of the L 44.1kReads8.9Score6.6kShelves
38. 38 谢 The Xie Family's Young Lady 谢氏小娘子 Retired Grandma Slacks Off摸鱼太奶Ancient Romance692k WordsOngoing (Rating just released) Xie Mi transmigrated. She became the legitimate daughter of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery. Her father and elder brother had died in battle, leaving her with only a four-year-old little brother to support. The clan elders held a meeting late into the night to discuss how to divide the family estate. Her third great-uncle came to her door, leaning on his cane, and said he wanted to adopt a son into her branch to "help" her. Xie Mi listened and nodded. "Fine. When my father 434Reads5.9Score127Shelves
39. 39 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 19.7kReads6.7Score1.5kShelves

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    The marriage was arranged between prominent families, and the couple treated each other with utmost respect after the wedding.

40. 40 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.8kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves
41. 41 重 Reborn: I Became Crown Princess by Stepping on His Moonlight 重生后，踩着白月光成了太子妃 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted In her previous life, the empress harmed the entire Xie family for her own selfish desires, sentencing them all to execution. Only Xie Shuhua managed to escape by sheer luck. To get revenge, Xie Shuhua entered the palace as a maid. She spent fifteen years navigating its treacherous waters before finally killing the empress herself and avenging her family. She, too, was pierced by a thousand arrows. When she opened her eyes again, Xie Shuhua discovered that she had returned to the age of sixteen, 2.8kReads8.6Score269Shelves
42. 42 勾 Seduce My Way to the Top: Your Majesty, I've Been Plotting This for a Long Time 勾引上位：陛下，我对你蓄谋已久 New Little Moon新小月Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, villainess, revenge, palace intrigue, seducing her way to power] [They scheme against each other. She runs, he pursues, and she can never escape him] Blurb One Shen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book and became the heroine of an ancient romance novel. Unfortunately, she was the former heroine. The original heroine, pitifully robbed of the male lead’s life-saving favor by the female supporting character. Heaven knows how miserable Shen Jiaojiao felt, transmigrati 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
43. 43 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 118kReads9.5Score11.2kShelves
44. 44 主 The Matriarch Goes Mad with a Terminal Illness, and Her Cold, Powerful Husband Panics 主母绝症发疯，清冷权臣他慌了 Huang Chengcheng黄澄澄吖Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + punishing the scum + doting on his wife + mutual salvation, one-on-one, both leads are pure] Shen Qing's life was never her own. Her family raised her to be the “greatest female talent in the capital,” but she was nothing more than a tool for their profit. She married the capital's famed jade-faced gentleman and became the matriarch of the Cui clan, but she was little more than a decorative ornament. Then she discovered she had only six months to live, and she gave up try 279Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a marriage between prominent families, the female lead is clear-headed and independent, and the story is now complete.

45. 45 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves
46. 46 他 He Always Loves to Cuddle Close to Me 他总爱与我耳鬓厮磨 White Jade Robe白玉衫Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted *A top Beijing family’s tyrannical king of a man X a popular actress famous for her beauty and mastery of traditional crafts *A refined, devoted Chinese-style CEO X a charming, proud beauty from Jiangnan [Ten-year age gap, daddy-type hero, kept woman rises to the top, both leads are each other’s first and only, sweet romance, traditional crafts, younger uncle, ensemble cast of Beijing society] Jing Zhi grew up poor, but had glossy black hair, snow-white skin, and a tall, curvy figure. At twenty- 55.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
47. 47 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    The present-day God is the only true God, unique and without explanation.

48. 48 重 Reborn into the Five Great Clans: The Stablehand Is Called Wei Qing 重生五姓七望：族中马夫叫卫青 The C Person第C人称Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing Lu Tingzhi, a newly minted office drone, is unexpectedly reborn as the Ninth Young Master of the top-tier Fanyang Lu clan. He wasn’t born poor, and his family doesn’t bully him. This script can’t be right, can it? This is a world where martial artists, immortals, and demons stand side by side. The Four Sacred Lands look down upon the realm, the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans hold themselves above all, and ten military governors rule their own territories. To get by in this world, Lu Tingzhi 64.8kReads7.3Score5.9kShelves

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    The slow pace is acceptable.

49. 49 你 You’re a Civil Service Exam Tutor, So How Did You Become the Imperial Preceptor? 你一个公考讲师，咋成国师了？ Know a Woman by Her Scent闻香识女Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations] + [Mentor-and-student ensemble] + [Political maneuvering] Chen Wen, a top civil-service exam instructor, transmigrates to Great Xia and becomes a teacher. From the start, he has a dilapidated academy and three troublesome students. Chen Wen says, “No problem. This is what I do.” He uses logic to deconstruct the eight-legged essay, policy-analysis techniques to write policy papers, and interview skills to ace the palace exam. From topping the county exams to earning top ho 34.7kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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    I've unearthed a farming-themed novel set in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties! The protagonist, through sheer luck, transmigrates into the body of a baby clan chief. All he wants to do is lead his people to farm and live a simple life. However, his clan members not only love to start wars but also desperately try to cram things into his life. When he tries to reason with other tribes, they dare to draw their swords, and he immediately shouts, "Anyone taller than a cartwheel will be cut down!" Beneath his refined exterior lies a hardcore protectiveness of his own. The more you read, the more addictive the story of his effortless victory in the Tang Dynasty becomes!

50. 50 大 Great Tang: I Take Four Concubines, and Gao Yang Breaks Down in Tears 大唐：我反手四房小妾高阳她哭了 Wind and Snow Have Battered Me for Over a Decade风雪压我十多年Historical423k WordsCompleted He wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of Fang Yiai, the Tang Dynasty’s most powerful princess consort during the Zhenguan era. His father is the chancellor Fang Xuanling, and his mother is the legitimate daughter of the Lu clan of Fanyang, one of the Five Great Clans. You’re telling me I have to marry Gao Yang! And I’ve been reborn right before my wedding night! This is urgent! What do I do! Huh? Gao Yang doesn’t seem nearly as arrogant and domineering as I expected! Gao Ya 1.7kReads7.1Score105Shelves

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