Looking for Historical Romance Where the Heroine Is a Young Stickler Raised by an Old-Fashioned One 求书，古言，女主最好是老古板教出来的小古板

1. 1 乡 The Real Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor 乡下来的真千金，竟是封建老祖宗 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Originally titled The True Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself the real heiress who had been left behind in the countryside by a wealthy family. She had been born the legitimate eldest daughter of a distinguished family, raised from childhood to become its matriarch. But when she opened her eyes, she had arrived in a strange new era. Fortunately, she was still the legitimate eldest daughter. Her fake sister thought 30.5kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves

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   The first book is a contemporary transmigration story. The protagonist, Bu Yu, comes from a wealthy family and is even more traditional than her patriarch, with rigid rules. However, she meets the unconventional He Yunzhou, and from being unaware of love, she gradually falls for him, all thanks to He Yunzhou's doting care. The female lead is absolutely clear-headed, and her clear-headed descent into love is incredibly captivating! The second book is a political intrigue novel by the author of "Xi Hua Zhi." It certainly lived up to my expectations—incredibly detailed, perfectly balancing political intrigue and romance, without being overly dry or cloying! Both books have exceptionally high ratings! Superb! A sincere recommendation from a seasoned bookworm!

2. 2 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
3. 3 春 The Allure of Spring 春潮旖旎 Zi An子安Modern Romance593k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] (The short dramas Fallen in Crimson and Starlight Sleepless Night are now streaming) [Rekindled Love + Reunion After Years Apart + Tough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside + Overwhelmingly Possessive + Sweet and Angsty + Both Leads Are Chaste] [Gentle, cool beauty and master colorist X sharp-tongued, roguish heir who loves her to pieces] Shen Yixiao was born into a prestigious family with a century of history in Nancheng. From the moment he was born, he was t 18.1kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   It's so good! It's a story about a rich girl and a poor boy, a tale of two people getting back together after a breakup. The male lead is very devoted and a total love-struck freak. It's so enjoyable to read!!

4. 4 被 Forced into a Ghost Marriage, I Was Rescued from My Coffin by a Rugged Police Detective 被迫冥婚，糙汉刑警撬开棺材救我 Dozing Fox打盹狐狸Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet pampering with a height difference + busty, slim-waisted actress vs. broad-shouldered, slim-waisted criminal police captain + paper-doll character awakens] Nan Zhiyi is a celebrity whose beauty has made her notorious in showbiz. After being kidnapped in a ghost-marriage case, she meets a criminal police captain. But after an accident, she awakens to the fact that she is a supporting female character. She gives up on the criminal police captain she's been flirting with 7.1kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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   This setup is really appealing: a glamorous female celebrity and a cold, aloof male lead who dotes on her exclusively. The male and female leads are so adorable, and the male lead is extremely jealous—it's so sweet!!!

5. 5 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves

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   [Xie Mi's Transmigration Diary: Day 1, Gets Slashed; Day 2, Gets Scolded by a Handsome Guy for Serving Him Right...] On her first day in the book, she was in the hospital, just off the operating table, almost dead. **🚑 The Only Visitor: A man so handsome it's outrageous! > Just when she thought love had arrived— Handsome guy: "Heh, Xie Mi, you really deserve it." 😏 **Xie Mi:** ??? Handsome guy, you look like a savior, but your words are like a stab in the back! **System (arriving late):** **Host, hang in there! Conquer him/Slap him in the face/Stay away from him, choose! 🎯 **The most tragic start in history! Watch how the silly female lead turns the "serves her right" script into a "true fragrance" legend!** > #Transmigration #SillyFemaleLead #HellishStart #PoisonousTongueHandsomeMan #System #Conquer? #Crematorium #EnemiesToLove #Counterattack #RefreshingNovel

6. 6 重 Reborn in the Seventies: I Found Out My Stern Husband and I Have a Child 重生七零，发现和古板丈夫有娃了 Loves Deep-Sea Fish爱吃深海鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Reborn + Sweet Romance + Military Marriage + Raising Kids + Married First, Love Later + Family Life] [Straightforward Woman vs. Stoic Man] In her previous life, An Jing was set up and ended up in bed with Song Yuansi. Forced into marriage, she endured accusations and abuse from those around her, along with cold treatment from her in-laws. She chose to divorce, only for her family to be destroyed as soon as the marriage ended. She was beaten until she miscarried, then died from 1.3kReads8.4Score106Shelves

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   Rebirth in the 1970s + Military Marriage and Raising a Child: This period novel perfectly captures the essence of everyday life! Want to travel back to the 1970s and experience the passion of military marriage and the warmth of family life? Want to witness the amazing daily life of a "stiff husband" and a "reborn wife" from marriage to love, to raising a child and building a career? This novel, *Reborn in the 1970s, Discovering I Have a Child with My Stiff Husband*, will immerse you in the unique charm of "period novel + raising a child + mutual growth"! I. Engaging Characters, Increasingly Addictive: Reborn Charming Wife: The female protagonist is reborn in the 1970s with modern memories, starting with a child and a military husband! She's quick-witted and resourceful, able to use modern thinking to run side businesses (like improving traditional stoves and starting a small workshop), and also adept at dealing with difficult relatives, maximizing her "rebirth buff"—both cool and relatable. Stiff Military Husband: The male protagonist appears to be a "serious and rigid" soldier, but is actually tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and a fiercely protective husband! Faced with the female lead's "new ideas," the male lead initially "didn't quite understand" but gradually became supportive, occasionally revealing his "clumsy tenderness," such as secretly saving food coupons to nourish her body. Beneath his rigid exterior lies a passionate heart, sweet enough to melt anyone's heart! II. High-energy plot, a barrage of satisfying moments - Raising a child in a chaotic situation: The female lead, suddenly becoming a mother, interacts adorably with her three-year-old toddler! The little one calls out "Mama" in a sweet, childlike voice, and when the female lead is bullied, he tugs at the male lead's trouser leg to complain, "Daddy, someone's being mean to Mommy!" The daily life of raising a child is both heartwarming and healing, with the satisfying feeling of "a family of three leveling up against monsters," the adorable child becoming the "marriage glue." - Building a career in a bygone era: The reborn female lead is online "making money and building a career"! Using her modern memories, she improves farming tools, develops side businesses, leads her family out of poverty and into wealth, and incidentally deals with difficult relatives (such as a mother-in-law who favors sons over daughters and a cousin who tries to take advantage). From being "harassed" to being "envied by the whole village," every comeback feels like reading a "70s version of a satisfying female protagonist's story," incredibly exhilarating! Third, the writing style is heartwarming, brimming with everyday life. The author has masterfully captured the "everyday life" of the 1970s! Queues at the supply and marketing cooperative, exchanging grain coupons for supplies, the everyday gossip among neighbors—the details are so realistic it feels like time travel. The male and female leads go from "arranged marriage to love" to "soulmate resonance," without any melodramatic misunderstandings, only the warmth of mutual understanding and shared growth. The passion of military marriage and the warmth of ordinary life are perfectly blended, leaving a heartwarming feeling after reading. Fourth, who is this for? - Those who love "arranged marriage to love" stories and want to see the contrast between a "rigid" military husband and a "clingy" husband; - Those who are obsessed with "period fiction" and want to experience the thrill of building a career and dealing with difficult people in the 1970s; - Those who enjoy "child-raising literature" and want to see adorable children providing support and the heartwarming daily life of a family of three; - Those who are simply looking for a heartwarming story, wanting to see a reborn female protagonist's comeback and the mutual growth of the family! This novel is a killer combination of "period setting + military marriage + raising children," offering a perfect blend of down-to-earth charm, exhilarating moments, and sweet romance—it's addictive! Don't hesitate, just jump right in! You'll laugh while enjoying the sweet moments, cry while being healed, and immerse yourself in the passion and tenderness of the 1970s!

7. 7 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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   Lovers of ancient Chinese romance novels, come take note! Don't miss these three gems! ✨

8. 8 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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
9. 9 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 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6kShelves
10. 10 和 On the Day of Her Divorce, the Tragic Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant 和离当天，虐文女主转身嫁暴君 Mu Xiaoyue木小玥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is now online: [A laid-back, lie-flat, black-hearted legitimate daughter X a crazed, gloomy, pure-hearted tyrant] [The other man wins her over] [Original title: The Day We Divorced, the Tragic Novel's Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant] At the royal autumn hunt, Song Yaozhi argues with the woman her husband brought back from the borderlands. Song Yaozhi scolds her, saying she's nothing but a concubine. Just then, her husband, Xiao Ziqian, kicks the door open and points 41.4kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves

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    I read the original novel after watching the short drama, and I highly recommend it. There are no melodramatic plot twists, and both the male and female leads are intelligent enough to keep you hooked. [Already hooked!]

11. 11 诱 Lure Her into the Wild 诱她赴野 Weaving a Cocoon织茧Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Capital's Young Master vs. Capital's Heiress] [Sly, wild, and hard-to-approach young master vs. dazzling, bold, and charming heiress] [Slowly drawing her in vs. boldly approaching him] Qi Yuye spent six years abroad. He returned quietly, yet remained the young master no one in the capital dared to provoke. Nan Yun Zhao grew up overseas with her maternal grandparents. Two years after returning to China, influenced by Western ideas, she had become known in their circle for her high standards and 13.7kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    The auction hall was dimly lit. The instant Nan Yunzhao and Qi Yuye's eyes met—he had just stolen her prized possession, yet she saw a hunting fire burning in his eyes. ✨"Rumors are flying in high society: the seemingly refined head of the Qi family is a madman beneath his refined exterior, only breaking his vows repeatedly with her." ✨"A drama of her running and him chasing? No! It's a princess looking down on him, watching him willingly bow down and offer up a crown of thorns." In the corridor, as they faced off, he stroked his prize and chuckled: "Miss Nan, only what's stolen is worthy of you." But no one knew that tonight's grand finale was a trap he had personally laid to lure her into. ★Undercurrents★A battle of wits★Extreme push and pull—"You want to conquer the world, I only want to conquer you." #TomatoNovel #SweetAndAngsty #LongPlanned #HighlyRecommended

12. 12 太 The Grand Tutor Is Delicate and Sweet, and the Crown Prince Acts Up Every Day 太傅娇软，太子他每天不做人 Cen Xing涔星Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Girl Disguised as a Boy + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Young Emperor and Empress + Gentle, Jade-Like Crown Prince’s Tutor x Arrogant, Headstrong Young Crown Prince] The Qin family had produced many talented people for generations, but this generation somehow failed to make even the slightest impression at court. A month ago, Qin Zhixian was summoned back to the capital and given a minor post as a records clerk. Thanks to her grandfather’s great achievements, she was also appointed tutor to th 252Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    All the recommendations are great.

13. 13 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, a mutual journey, encompassing family, country, kinship, and friendship; the author's writing is beautiful, highly recommended!

14. 14 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    🌸 Ancient Chinese Romance + Arranged Marriage to Love + Dual Characters + Sweet Daily Life + Both Characters are Clean and Principled 🌸 The noblewoman Xiao Qinghuan is forced to marry the Marquis of Dingbei—only to discover after marriage: "He seems to be the one I've been waiting for all along..." 💘💘💘 ✔ Before marriage: "Scholarly families are the most boring." (Disdainful face) ✔ After marriage: "Has my wife composed a poem today?" (Copying and framing in one go) ✔ Before court: "The Book of Rites says that love should be reciprocated~" (Surprise attack) The male lead is initially tsundere but secretly passionate (later proves him wrong and becomes a fan) The female lead is gentle yet deadly.

15. 15 粗 A Brutal Warlord Stole My Beautiful Mother 粗莽枭雄强夺了我貌美娘亲 A Little Charmander一只小火龙Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing Yin Yinuo’s husband has only just died when the Yin royal family tries to send her off to marry into a family in desolate Liangzhou. How could she possibly agree? But while fleeing the marriage, she catches the eye of a burly, fierce general. He watches her like a wolf watching a little lamb. She pretends to give herself to him, deceiving him and hoping to use him to get back to Chang’an. She thought the demon was crude and uncouth, but this brawny man turns out to be surprisingly gentle and cou 169Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times in this ancient romance novel, a story of a match made in heaven, with a past life and present life intertwined. The novel, titled "Chief, Show Mercy! I Really Can't Love You (Also known as: The Rough and Ruthless Hero Forcibly Takes My Beautiful Mother)," tells the story of a woman who wakes up to find herself in another world, a widow recently married and remarried. The world is fragmented, heroes vie for power, and the situation is turbulent. But she is not afraid, for her eight-year-old daughter, who died in her dream, is in this world. She packs her bags, changes her appearance, and embarks on a journey to escape her arranged marriage, determined to find her daughter. However, along the way, she unintentionally provokes a rough and ruthless general. His blade is still dripping with the blood of bandits, yet he nonchalantly sneers, "Madam, will you come out yourself, or will I drag you out?"

16. 16 暴 The Tyrants' Four-and-a-Half-Year-Old Daughter 暴君们的四岁半闺女 A Face Full of Beauty Marks一脸的美人痣Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The three tyrants of the great powers were rumored to be cold-blooded and brutal, killing without batting an eye. Yet somehow, a little girl had them all wrapped around her finger. They were willing to go to war and shed blood to claim her, even giving up their thrones. “Our Qingxiao has fertile land and overflowing wealth. Let me have precious Miaomiao, and all of Qingxiao will be yours!” “Nanyue has the mightiest army and the most magnificent palace. If Miaomiao joins me, everything I own will 1.2kReads9.0Score231Shelves
17. 17 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lovesick Boss Begs for Mercy 快穿小撩精：病娇BOSS求轻宠 Little Demon v587小妖精v587Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The little enchantress Mu Li could captivate a city with one smile and steal your soul in ten steps. Beautiful and seductive, she was simply unmatched. One day, she was bound to a quick transmigration world and tasked with completing missions. “A Li, do you like it? This way, you’ll never be able to leave my side.” Mu Li tugged at the shackles around her wrists. This man had no shame! His hands were covered in blood, his gaze obsessive and gloomy. “You said you’d never leave me. So it was all a 2.8kReads9.4Score284Shelves

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    Super beautiful!!! Highly recommend!!! 🥰🥰🥰🤤🤤🤤🤤

18. 18 狐 Foxlike Charm, the Sickly Young Master Wants a Hug 狐色撩人，病娇少主要抱抱 Mo Mo Meteor墨墨流星Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. [An office worker who transmigrates into a book and finds creative ways to court death] x [A sickly, haughty, scheming fox-clan demon star] [Redemption + Contract + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Sweet Romance + 1v1 Happy Ending] Shen Qingye, an exemplary office worker, is literally crushed to death by her boss's empty promises. She transmigrates into another world and becomes a cannon-fodder character who falls in love with the villain. After the villain kills her n 3.4kReads9.1Score450Shelves
19. 19 回 Back to the Top-Tier Star's Youth, Only to Find I Was His Moonlight 回到顶流年少时，原来白月光是我 Northern Red Bean北国红豆Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [A calculating, overbearing, older-guy type x a cool, gentle campus beauty] [Closed-loop transmigration | Possessive male lead ✖️ intense flirtatious push-and-pull ✖️ goofy, sweet comedy ✖️ hugs and kisses every day ✖️ two people with eight hundred tricks up their sleeves] Chu Xia had been a fan of Yan Zhou for five years, but when Yan Zhou was exposed for insulting his fans, she immediately turned on him. An accident sent Chu Xia back to Yan Zhou’s college days, but she was reborn in the body 11.8kReads9.4Score2kShelves
20. 20 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 68.3kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves

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    When love and hate intertwine, when misunderstandings and truths are layered, "Bone-Deep Love" will plunge you into an intensely heart-wrenching and tragic love story! Shen Xiujin, driven to madness by obsession, personally sends Jian Tong to prison. Six years behind bars subject her to unimaginable torment, leaving the once bright young woman battered and bruised. Only when the truth slowly emerges, like unraveling a mystery, does he realize how terribly wrong he was; his self-righteous punishments only pushed his lover further away. From misunderstanding to regret, from hurt to redemption, Shen Xiujin embarks on a long and arduous path of atonement. But how can a broken heart be easily pieced back together? Jian Tong struggles to survive in despair, her heart filled with both hatred and love. Faced with Shen Xiujin's persistent attempts to win her back, what choice will she make? The book's intensely emotional entanglements and meticulously crafted psychological portrayals make every reunion breathtaking, and every line of dialogue a soul-stirring experience. Heartbreakingly tragic yet sweetly sweet, the constantly twisting plot will leave you witnessing this unforgettable forbidden love amidst tears and heart-pounding excitement. If you crave a cathartic emotional storm, "Bone-Deep Love" will surely fulfill all your fantasies of the ultimate tragic romance. Come and experience this deeply moving love story!

21. 21 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.3kReads8.7Score2kShelves

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    Remaining silent is not a good strategy. Since you have given your heart, you should let her know. Your love for her, your kindness to her, and the things you do for her should all be made known to her.

22. 22 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 163.8kReads9.6Score22.8kShelves

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    1. *Climbing the Branch*: A composed and aloof young master x a seemingly naive but actually cunning female lead. The novel and hilarious premise of the male and female leads sharing a body is captivating! The political intrigue is thrilling! 2. *Bound by Spring*: A handsome, powerful, and tragic Crown Prince x a clear-headed divorced noblewoman. A noblewoman from a prestigious family battles a time-traveling woman – a subversive ancient romance! 3. *Year After Year of Spring Joy*: A clever and free-spirited noblewoman x a refined and elegant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. 4. *Why Not Cross the River Together*: A story of a growing female thief x a patient and undercover general. A highly-rated historical romance novel by Wolf Rabbit Literature, featuring a female lead who grows and develops!

23. 23 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
24. 24 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 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves
25. 25 钓 The Seductive Sweetheart Struggles to Survive in a Deadly Love Triangle 钓系娇娇小美人在修罗场求生 Sparkling Little Gold闪闪小金Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] All male leads are devoted to one woman | Ultimate love-triangle showdown | Flirtatious charmer trains men like dogs - [You are a foolish, shallow, and vicious supporting actress, jealous of the talented and universally adored heroine. You set out to target every man connected to her.] [You shoved the aloof villain onto a bed, and the brooding top student is kneeling in punishment in the bathroom.] [You drugged your proud peacock of a childhood friend and stuffed him in 47.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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    **Recommendation for "The Villain Under the Skirt": A Top-Tier Battlefield? She Plays Dumb and Beautifies Herself!** Transmigrated into the body of the villainous supporting character Jiang Zhizhi, outwardly conservative and pushing up her glasses, she's internally racking her brains for tasks: seduce the villain, force the top student to kneel, drug her childhood sweetheart, and lure her fiancé to "catch her in the act"—waiting to be annihilated by her dark side. **The script has fallen apart!** Her childhood sweetheart wants to take responsibility, the crown prince locks her gaze, the top student willingly becomes her dog, and powerful figures want to lock her up… She feigns innocence: "I don't know, they just came to me on their own." In a panicked escape, she crashes into the arms of the ultimate boss: "Baby, I caught you." **A top-tier battleground of power struggles is nothing more than a game in her hands.** Let the villains under her skirt go mad and obsessively pursue her, the seductive queen sits calmly on her fishing platform—feigning ignorance is her shield, manipulating hearts is her instinct. **The ending?** She pushes up her glasses: No marriage, she'll be beautiful forever! **Watch how this conservative beauty "unintentionally" tames everyone's madness, laughing as she embraces the world without getting involved! **Highlights:** The female lead feigns ignorance while manipulating a madman | An extreme power struggle | Dog training fiction | A uniquely beautiful ending that defies tropes.

26. 26 放 Dare to Love 放肆去爱 Tong, Just One Tong桐一个桐Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are virgins, reunion after a long separation, rekindled love, mutual devotion, happy ending] [Hot-tempered, jealous, secretly soft-hearted, healing, loyal puppy x gentle and sweet, inwardly insecure, severe depression, little bunny] In high school, Chi Pei was a troublemaking menace with dyed blond hair who would fight without caring if he got hurt. Ye Qing was the only person among the students and teachers who dared to drag him aside and lecture him. Speaking slowly an 14.9kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    The male lead proposes to the female lead in college, but she goes abroad for three years. When she returns, he seeks revenge, which is heart-wrenching and angsty, but the misunderstandings are cleared up later, making it super sweet 🤭

27. 27 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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    Highly rated, excellent work; both the writing style and content are original.

28. 28 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. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
29. 29 小 Little Cardamom 小豆蔻 Fei Er飞儿Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted I'm the illegitimate daughter of the Prime Minister. My father doesn't care for me, my mother has taken the tonsure, and I long for one person, hoping we can be together. But the Khan of the grasslands took a liking to me, and the Empress arranged for me to marry him as part of a political alliance, because our country is weak and fears war. And so I became an outsider on the vast grasslands. 513Reads—Score101Shelves
30. 30 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 23.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
31. 31 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
32. 32 因 The World of Fate and Karma 因缘天下 Cow Mom, Is It Cow牛妈牛吗Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted After creating the world, the Creator God witnessed two great wars: the War of the Gods and the battle against the utmost evil power of Chaos. In the latter, the God of War sacrificed himself to seal that evil power within Chaos. At last, peace came to the world, which was divided into six realms: the Divine, Immortal, Human, Demon, Ghost, and Devil realms. They endured for thousands of years. Of the six realms, the Divine Realm was the most powerful and least populous, and it faced the greatest —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both female protagonists are very well-behaved and follow the rules; they're all from historical romance novels and don't have a romantic mindset.

33. 33 万 After All the Hardships, I Finally Find You 万难过后始见卿 Cow Mom, Is It Cow牛妈牛吗Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted Only After Every Ordeal Do I Find You —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 寒 A Cold Blade Reflects Your Heart 寒刃映卿心 Cow Mom, Is It Cow牛妈牛吗Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted A Cold Blade Reflects Your Heart —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 青 The Bluebird Sends No Word from Beyond the Clouds 青鸟不传云外信 Cow Mom, Is It Cow牛妈牛吗22k WordsCompleted The Blue Bird Brings No Word from Beyond the Clouds 1Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 重 Reborn as His Majesty's Beloved Concubine 重生之陛下的娇软宠妃 Xie Zhi谢织Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted [A possessive, ruthless tyrant VS a spoiled, coquettish favorite consort. Both are each other's first and only; he dotes on her from the very beginning to the very end, and the male lead is completely love-struck, while the female lead loves to pout and play the spoiled darling.] The entire court of civil and military officials knelt and begged Gu Huai to take more consorts. Gu Huai brandished his sword and said icily, “Anyone else want me to take a consort? Step forward. I'll settle this once a 3.2kReads8.7Score340Shelves

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    Several incredibly good novels featuring aloof male protagonists who absolutely adore the female leads. Editor's picks, definitely worth reading!

37. 37 高 The Aloof Officer Has a Slim Waist and Long Legs, and Dotes Only on the Black Lotus 高冷军爷腰细腿长，独宠黑莲花 Twelve Oranges十二橘Modern Romance721k WordsCompleted Wen Ying's fresh start after being reborn in the 1980s gets off to a rough start. She becomes a pitiful girl unloved by her father and mother, surrounded by a scumbag boyfriend and a scheming sister. No matter. She'll go crazy! When her awful parents demand that she slave away for her sister, the scheming green tea, she gives them a thorough thrashing and promptly cuts ties with them. While crushing her scumbag boyfriend, she exposes his affair with her sister, making them both a public disgrace 148Reads7.4Score—Shelves
38. 38 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Powerful Minister Begged for My Affection Every Day 穿书后，权臣大人日日求宠 Su Yuan苏源Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Alternate World + Sweet Romance + Yandere + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One] [A sweet little romance with little political intrigue. The heroine isn’t a powerful, assertive type. Neither lead has been with anyone else in either their past or present lives, and the hero only loves the heroine.] A lively, spirited little drama queen with catlike charm × a clingy, green-tea husband who pretends to be sweet and obedient, with foxlike charm At first, Luo Qingqing only 2.9kReads9.2Score370Shelves
39. 39 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Stirred the Heart of the Aloof Prince 穿越后，高冷王爷被我撩动了凡心 Peng That Peng彭那个芃Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted She is cunning and beautiful, with extraordinary martial skills. He is aloof and handsome, quiet yet shrewd. When she transmigrates, she becomes the Princess Consort of Prince Cheng in the Eastern Hao Kingdom, and Heaven even gives her a powerful golden finger. With a pocket dimension at her command and peerless martial arts at her disposal, she takes down a scumbag man and then a vile woman. She thinks that after their divorce, she'll finally be free to live as she pleases. Little does she know 310Reads8.9Score103Shelves
40. 40 软 Sweet and Soft, Yet Full of Tricks: The Unhinged Heir Can’t Resist Her 软糯娇娇手段高，疯批世子不经撩 Xie Jinan谢今安Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mad Young Heir Claims the Lead Role in a Rom-Com [Adorable, outspoken little princess x gentle, loyal big black dragon] [Not a strong female lead + sweet, doting romance, both leads have only ever loved each other + mutual healing + loving and caring for each other] One day, Rong Yu catches Gu Yun'uan bandaging a pigeon’s injured leg and remarks sarcastically, “How kind of the Heir’s Consort.” Gu Yun'uan gives him a puzzled look, then picks up the other six pigeons tied togethe 688Reads9.2Score102Shelves
41. 41 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves

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    These are all so beautiful

42. 42 甜 So Sweet! Master Jing’s Little Ancestor Is Clingy and Flirtatious Again 甜爆！景爷的小活祖宗又黏又撩 Grapefruit Rum柚子朗姆酒Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted [Super sweet + delicate and tender + mutual flirting + everyone’s darling] Sugar levels off the charts! After years of secretly loving him, Xu Nuo finally got her wish and moved into the home of the man she loved. Day one: “Brother Muyan, my luggage got lost at the airport, and I don’t have any pajamas. Could I borrow one of your shirts?” Day two: “Brother Muyan, I’m scared of the thunder. Could I sleep in your room?” Day three: “Brother Muyan, I made you breakfast with my own hands.” (In her he 1.9kReads9.2Score172Shelves

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    A super sweet and adorable romance novel about a wealthy family's pampered son! "Sweet as Candy! Master Jing's Little Darling" has a 9.2 rating and is overflowing with sweetness! Looking for a sweet and adorable romance novel about a wealthy family's pampered son? This book, "Sweet as Candy! Master Jing's Little Darling is Both Clingy and Flirtatious," has a 9.2 rating and 11,000 readers. The little darling is both clingy and flirtatious, and Master Jing spoils him rotten. The sweetness level is off the charts! A must-read! 💕 High-energy clingy and flirtatious scenes: a pampered little darling + Master Jing's doting affection! The female lead is clingy and charming, while Mr. Jing, a wealthy CEO, transforms into a doting husband. For example, when the female lead pouts, "Mr. Jing~ Being clingy with you is my superpower!" Mr. Jing immediately gives her a princess carry, saying, "Spoiling you is my lifelong commitment." From everyday clinginess to high-profile doting, every chapter is packed with sweet moments, absolutely amazing! ✨ Character Setting: Clingy Little Darling & Doting Mr. Jing The female lead is a beloved little darling in a wealthy family (clingy and charming), while the male lead, Mr. Jing, is a wealthy CEO (doting without limits). Wealthy family + doting + clingy charm, the love story evolves from "clingy little darling" to "doting Mr. Jing." The interactions are like honey bullets, so sweet it's almost sickening, you can't stop watching! 🥰 Reading experience: a constant smile and a desire to be the little darling! A sweet and romantic story with 11,000 readers and a well-deserved 9.2 rating. Reading it feels like being held in Mr. Jing's arms, sweet and healing, in "Sweet Explosion!" "Master Jing's Little Living Ancestor" is so sweet it'll get you hooked! If you love sweet romances set in wealthy families, adorable and clingy characters, and an abundance of sugary goodness, head over heels! It's guaranteed to leave you feeling completely overwhelmed by their affection and pampering. Perfect for curing any reading slump, experience an explosion of sweetness in this delightful story! 💖

43. 43 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score507Shelves

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    🌟The female lead is a lady from a prominent family! The relationships between the characters are intricate and complex, the plot is full of twists and turns, many scenes are thrilling, and the emotional expression is profound yet subtle... Etc. I especially admire the author's conception and ideas, making it so captivating that you can't help but want to keep reading! In short, it's super exciting and fantastic!!

44. 44 弃 The Cast-Off Daughter Takes Charge, Her Wealth Leaves the Villainous Relatives Green with Envy 弃女当家，富贵让极品羡慕不来 A Jug of Wandering Wine on the Night Shift夜班一壶漂泊酒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Jinxiu transmigrated into a farming family. Her scumbag father took another wife, and her mother was cast out. With an injured older brother, a young younger brother, a frail mother, and a younger sister in tow, Song Jinxiu set up a household of her own. With a pocket dimension at her disposal, she struck it rich overnight, had grand ambitions, rallied her clan, and transformed their fortunes. But a golden-scaled carp is no ordinary creature: once it meets the wind and clouds, it becomes a 3.6kReads8.9Score587Shelves
45. 45 吟 Song of the Marsh 吟泽 Ling Xiu铃岫Ancient Romance718k WordsCompleted (Originally titled The Aloof Divine Fox Might Be a Yandere) [Aloof, lovesick divine fox who separates his god and demon forms x mischievous demon goddess; 1v1, both virgins, happy ending] (Main focus: plot and romance) Three hundred years after the war between gods and demons, the God Realm was sealed away and the Demon Realm fell into decline. Among the disciples who came to study at the foremost mountain of the Immortal Realm was a mischievous young woman whose two spiritual veins had been sea 7.8kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
46. 46 嫡 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter: I'm the True Heiress 嫡女重生，我才是真千金 Fuli Strawberry芙力草莓Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Reborn + Taking Down Scumbags + Revenge + Sweet Romance She was the real heiress, yet the fake heiress, a scheming white lotus, kept her cowed and meek, forcing her to grovel while she endured cold looks and ridicule. She thought marriage would finally set her free. Instead, her husband despised her and her mother-in-law made her life difficult. Her wholehearted love was trampled into the dirt, leaving her with nothing but schemes. Reborn into a new life, she finally breaks free of her shackles. 5.3kReads8.9Score751Shelves
47. 47 订 Abandoned at Her Engagement, She Became the Capital's Crown Prince's First Love 订婚被丢下，她成京圈太子白月光 Scenery Along the Way一路景Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Reborn Mad, Stunning Real Heiress VS Devoted Capital City Heir, Truly Insane Heroine, Hero Pursues Her, Sweet and Satisfying] As Jiang Yan lay dying, she called Jiang Yi. “Jiang Yi, could you come and collect my body?” But he replied, “Jiang Yan, don’t call me again. You disgust me.” Jiang Yan was the real daughter of the Jiang family, but she had been switched at birth by a trafficker and didn’t return to her family until she was fourteen. Jiang Yi was the illegitimate son of a Jiang family se 717Reads6.6Score106Shelves
48. 48 穿 Transmigrated into the Bridal Chamber, the Ugly Farmhouse Girl Is Ready to Turn Her Life Around 穿入洞房，农家丑女要翻身 Rain-Washed Gentle Delight雨沐轻欢Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted The short drama and animated series of the same name, Marry First, Farm Later: The Ugly Country Girl Turns Her Life Around, are now available to watch on Fanqie. Gu Qianlan transmigrates into a bride just about to enter the bridal chamber. When she wakes up, her husband has already left for the border, and she hasn’t even seen what he looks like. There’s no chance of returning to modern times, but before she can even get her bearings, she’s thrown out of the house with two burdensome children an 34kReads9.1Score4.2kShelves

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    If you enjoy historical romance novels with a high-energy start, a stark contrast in identities, a touch of melodrama, and thrilling suspense, this one is definitely for you! Witness how a modern girl survives her wedding night and embarks on a hilarious yet turbulent cohabitation with her brave hunter husband! 🥰🥰🥰

49. 49 岁 Peace and Joy Year After Year 岁岁宴安 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted Mu Sui'an, daughter of the top bandit chief in Yunzhou, could eat, sleep, and fight from a young age. She had only one weakness: whenever she tried to read or write, she would get a headache and feel drowsy. As a result, she knew nothing of music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and was no good at poetry or song. She could barely read. Unfortunately, the imperial court brought her mountain stronghold under its control. To appease or keep it in check, the emperor suddenly issued an edict: And so 3.3kReads8.4Score318Shelves

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    ✨Ancient Chinese Romance Lovers, Instant Attention! When a rigid, old-fashioned heroine collides with the chaotic world of ancient life, you'll be laughing your head off! Full of unexpected charm and hilarious comebacks, this is a must-read! 🔥 *Peaceful Banquets Every Year* Who says a bandit's daughter doesn't know the rules? Mu Sui'an is capable of both fighting and cooking, but she just can't seem to grasp the traditional virtues of obedience and submission! Forced to marry a rigid prince, she encounters a spoiled princess mother-in-law and a scheming childhood sweetheart. She grabs her sword and declares, "Rules? My rules are the only rules!" The prince's mansion is thrown into chaos, but the cold-faced prince is captivated by her "principled wildness"—from disdain to doting husband, it's all just a bandit-style confession away! 💥

50. 50 凭 The Lady I Won Fair and Square: The Marquis Loves Her to Bits! 凭本事抢来的夫人，侯爷他超爱！ Xi Han习含Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted “A guaranteed sweet romance + delicate noblewoman vs. rough marquis + marriage first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + the hero fights to win her back + the second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium.” Her first marriage ended in tragedy. When Lin Yueming married into the marquis’s household, she had little hope for married life. But once she entered the Marquis of Wu’an’s residence, she found a kind mother-in-law, a loving husband, and an affectionate sister-in-law. Her days 18.4kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    See? It's not formulaic, it's reasonable, yet it's fresh.

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