Short Historical Romance Stories 短文古言文

1. 51 重 Reborn as the Daughter of a Military Clan 重生之将门之女 Strange Folk Tales民间诡异故事Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Reborn as the Daughter of a Military Clan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Who understands? The writing in this book is really good.

2. 52 宫 Deep Within the Palace Walls 宫墙深深 Wen Qian文钱Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted I was the emperor’s personal maid, and served at his side for fourteen years. I watched him endure the ruthless struggle for the throne, transforming from a crown prince who secretly manipulated events to a cold, merciless ruler who made all tremble before him. After he ascended the throne, I became a senior palace maid. Everyone in the palace called me Aunt Ruozhu. There were even rumors that one day he would take me into his harem. But I had seen with my own eyes what became of palace maids wh 13.5kReads—Score208Shelves

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   The male lead always wanted power, while the female lead always wanted freedom. She wouldn't stay in the palace because of the male lead and remained clear-headed throughout.

3. 53 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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   Super good! It's the number one ancient Chinese novel I've ever read; the plot and writing style are both superb!

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