I'm Out of Books. Please Recommend Historical Novels 书荒求书古代文

1. 101 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 38.2kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
2. 102 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 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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   Highly recommended! "Spring Banquet," a grand ancient-style romance, is here! "Spring banquet, a cup of green wine, a song sung once. I bow again and offer three wishes: first, that my beloved live a thousand years; second, that I remain healthy; third, that we may be like swallows on the beam, meeting year after year." Every time I think of "Spring Banquet," these lines echo in my mind. Today, I must recommend this treasure of an ancient romance novel to everyone! The story begins with enough drama: Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, who had plagued the court for eight years, died a gruesome death on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from all seven orifices. Officials celebrated, and the people cheered, saying that evil had been punished. But who could have imagined that on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang would be resurrected, becoming the fourth young lady of the Bai family. The fourth young lady of the Bai family was originally a pitiful creature, unloved by her parents, mentally challenged, and bullied. But now, with Princess Danyang inhabiting her body, the situation instantly changes. Our male lead, Jiang Xuanjin, is none other than the revered Prince Ziyang, known for his adherence to etiquette, upholding rules and honor, and possessing a strong sense of propriety and shame. He is upright, selfless, and strategically astute, always concerned with national affairs and highly respected. When the female lead was still Princess Danyang, although she and the male lead disagreed politically, she secretly harbored feelings for him out of admiration for his strength. However, after being reborn, the female lead mistakenly believed the male lead was the murderer who harmed her, thus beginning a tale of approaching him for revenge, using him, and deceiving him. Unexpectedly, this approach transformed the aloof and composed male lead into an awkward, proud, and easily blushing "cute" individual. Faced with the female lead's intense pursuit, he completely lost his former composure, creating a striking contrast. As the story progresses, the relationship between the male and female leads gradually warms up, and the female lead successfully marries into the Jiang family, living a blissful and carefree life. This sweetness didn't last long. The male lead learned the female lead's true identity and, instigated by someone with ulterior motives, suspected she had married into the family for revenge and rebellion. This created a rift between them, and the female lead was even imprisoned. Fortunately, the male lead still deeply loved her and eventually helped her subordinates rescue her, escorting her to her fiefdom. Just when everyone thought they would be reconciled, the male lead discovered she was pregnant upon arriving at her fiefdom and mistakenly believed the child wasn't his, causing him another heartbreak. Thankfully, the truth was eventually revealed, and the two joined forces to return to Chang'an, stabilize the court, and live a happy and fulfilling life. This novel has a captivating plot, with both sweet and heart-wrenching moments. The female lead is passionate, straightforward, and insightful, while the male lead is arrogant, reserved, and prone to jealousy. Their interactions are incredibly endearing, and the exciting political intrigue makes it a truly addictive read. For those who haven't read it yet, go check it out!

3. 103 水 Water Margin: You Want to Fight Me? Do You Even Have What It Takes! 水浒：跟我拼？你有这个实力吗！ Niu DaTs牛大TsHistorical1.7M WordsCompleted “Bang!” With a gunshot, Liu Qiang, the ruthless leader of a criminal gang, met his end and transmigrated into the world of Water Margin, becoming Lin Chong, the Leopard Head. His own ruthlessness and cunning combined with Lin Chong's patience and weakness, completely changing Lin Chong's miserable life. He plots Gao Yanei's death, cuts down Lu Yuhou, and spears the Flying Dragon General, fighting his way out of Tokyo. “Liangshan? There aren't many there worth joining. Might as well head to Erlon 6.8kReads8.5Score60514d adds

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   The time-travel elements of the Four Great Classical Novels are quite interesting; I recommend them.

4. 104 太 A Concubine’s Guide to Winning the Crown Prince’s Favor 太子宠妾上位攻略 Clouds at the Horizon天边云Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted How will His Highness the Crown Prince deal with the side consort who fainted during her investiture? Pei Jingyan: “She embarrassed me. The Cold Palace is where she belongs!” How will the precious pearl in his palm take revenge on the Crown Prince who made her a concubine? Yao Baozhu: “A woman’s revenge lasts all day long!” Their meeting was far from beautiful, and their relationship began with schemes. Yet over the long years, they found love and tenderness, and learned to give each other their 1.8kReads8.7Score20514d adds

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   Pure and sweet romance novel 💕

5. 105 青 The Courtesan Wants to Go Straight, So Lords and Grand Secretaries, Step Aside 青楼女子要从良，侯爷首辅请靠边 The Ancient Dragon Clan in Shades of Green and Purple青青紫紫的荒古龙族Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + sweet romance + the first, second, and third male leads are all chaste] PS: This is a reverse-harem story. I'm fine with the heroine liking several men, but the male leads must not be sleazy womanizers. If you only want a one-on-one romance where the heroine loves just one man, this isn't for you. Xu Yan'an is the legitimate son of a respected scholarly family. He passed the palace examination and became the top scholar at just sixteen, and his refined, 793Reads8.9Score13414d adds
6. 106 交 I Traded My Father and Brothers, So Why Are You Crying When I'm the Prince's Favorite? 交换父兄，我成王府团宠你哭什么 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance781k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Xingluo had poured her heart and soul into securing a bright future for her father and brothers. At last, just as her family reached the height of its power, her sister suddenly returned home and stole their affection, along with her marriage to the crown prince. Only when she was dying did Wen Xingluo learn that her father and brothers had always hated her for being calculating and manipulative. They loved only her sweet, gentle sister. When she opens her eyes again, W 88.5kReads8.4Score12.3k14d adds
7. 107 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 21.6kReads7.4Score6.1k14d adds
8. 108 含 Reborn with a Heart Full of Hate, She Quickly Shoved the Broken Engagement Letter into His Hands 含恨重生，她忙把退亲书塞他手里 Mang Zhi氓之Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn × Sweet Romance × Revenge on Scoundrels] At her coming-of-age ceremony, the crown prince publicly breaks off his engagement to Song Zhi, then turns around and marries her elder sister, Song Yale. What he doesn’t know is that Song Yale is only the prime minister’s daughter in name. Aside from their biased mother, the Song men all treasure the unassuming Song Zhi as the apple of their eye. When his daughter is jilted, Prime Minister Song flies into a rage. “If the crown prince is too blind 8.4kReads8.3Score92714d adds

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   This novel, titled "Stealing My Husband at My Coming-of-Age Banquet? Fine! You're a Fool!", Is an ancient romance work that blends elements of rebirth, sweet romance, and revenge against villains.

9. 109 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.9kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds

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   1. The writing is delicate; don't be put off by the title, it's really good! Very heartwarming. 2. Mutual redemption between the two! (^_^) Highly recommended!

10. 110 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 143.6kReads9.4Score20.6k14d adds
11. 111 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 50kReads8.9Score4k14d adds

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    Rebirth + domineering and arrogant male lead, highly recommended.

12. 112 手 I Tore Up the Cannon Fodder Script, and the Coldhearted Emperor Is Chasing His Wife and Begging Her to Come Back! 手撕炮灰剧本，冷心帝王追妻哄！ A Big Old Monster一个大妖怪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + space + the pursuit of a wife at the crematorium + cannon fodder + clear-headed heroine] Question: You're a minor celebrity with a trail of scandals, but one day you awaken a space and are on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of life. What do you do? Wen Shuyu: Thanks for asking. I just got reborn. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can. If you're lucky, enjoy your good fortune; if you're not, enjoy it anyway. But she soon discovers that the plot is controlling her 3.2kReads8.6Score30114d adds

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    Transmigration into a book, palace intrigue, cultivation

13. 113 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    [A story of unrequited love, imperial empress, and palace intrigue] Thousands of readers wept as they finished reading! This wildly popular historical romance novel of the year has left countless readers heartbroken. A clear-headed yet adorable empress versus a proud and unwavering emperor. Living in the imperial family, how can everything be as one wishes? A vow of eternal love, a promise to protect each other; a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. The male lead loves only the female lead. Many more stories follow, making it a highly recommended read.

14. 114 农 The Whole Family Dotes on Their Little Lucky Star 农门团宠：家有萌宝小锦鲤 Yi Yanyun易烟云Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Old Tan family had struggled for most of their lives, until they adopted a little girl abandoned by the county magistrate’s family. Everything changed. Their old hen, which had never laid an egg, suddenly filled the courtyard with them. The barren fields began producing crops no matter what they planted, and the harvests multiplied. Their eldest son began to make something of himself, and their second son was no longer foolish. Their third son recovered from his illness, while their fourth a 15.7kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds
15. 115 穿 Transmigrated to a Blessed Life as a Happy Little Farm Girl 穿越之喜满鸿福小农女 Pale Clouds云淡淡Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama The Little Farm Girl's Fortunate Days [A note before reading: A cheerful, lighthearted farming story with foreshadowing and twists, clever battles of wits, and business ventures. There are lots of clues early on, but everything will be explained later...] The moment Jiang Miao Miao opened her eyes, she had transmigrated!! She had been switched at birth and abandoned in the snow, where she nearly froze to death, until a kind-looking woman found her and brought her hom 8.8kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
16. 116 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.2kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Rebirth + Wife-chasing-after-the-cremation. In the first book, both characters are virgins in both lives. In the first life, the male lead is mute and unable to express his love, leading to the female lead's tragic death. In the second book, the male lead is impure in the first life, but both are virgins in the second. In any case, the female lead dies for various reasons, and the story follows their rebirth and subsequent "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" trope.

17. 117 帝 Reborn, the Emperor and Empress Both Quit Their Jobs 帝后重生后都撂挑子不干了 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted (A cool, dignified male lead who'd rather slack off than be emperor, and a beautiful, sensible heroine who sometimes gets a little mischievous.) In her previous life, she lived in splendor but felt stifled as empress for over a decade. As she lay dying, her emperor husband was still away on campaign and had yet to return. Reborn, Chu Yue reflects on the past and decides that while the empress's phoenix crown was beautiful, it was also heavy and exhausting. She really doesn't want to wear it agai 4.6kReads8.5Score34114d adds
18. 118 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese stories are all very good 😳

19. 119 仅 Only One Year to Live? Flirt with the Mad Crown Prince to Keep Yourself Alive! 仅剩一年命？狂撩疯批太子续命！ Lucky Is MeLucky是我Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yan Yuning inexplicably transmigrated into a book as the doomed second daughter of the Prime Minister's household. She had been raised at her maternal grandparents' home since childhood, but after her elder sister, the heroine, said, “I miss my little sister,” she was brought back to the Prime Minister's residence in the middle of the night. Well, if she had to come back, Yan Yuning figured, she might as well enjoy the fine food and comfortable life at the Prime Minister's residence. System: “Ma 4.7kReads8.4Score44714d adds
20. 120 恶 Am I the Villainess? But They All Love Me 恶女吗？可是他们都爱我呢 Little Fish Jerky o小鱼冻干oAncient Romance401k WordsCompleted [A Truly Wicked Villainess + Male Rivalry + Green Tea Seduction + A Viciously Beautiful Heroine!] Shen Ruozhu struck a deal with the System and transmigrated into the story as a highborn young lady who died early. In the original story, she was the legitimate daughter of the esteemed Chancellor. But after the heroine, the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official, arrived in the capital, she caught the eye of many men. Who would have thought that the heroine would later set her sights on Shen Ruoz 1.7kReads8.7Score23114d adds
21. 121 侧 The Side Consort Is Sweet and Gentle, and the Coldhearted Crown Prince Can't Get Enough 侧妃娇软，薄情太子轻点宠 Just Like This就酱籽Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Palace Intrigue + Plot Buff + HE + Both Leads Are Sexually Inexperienced + Male Lead Is Coldhearted and Applies Double Standards] [Content warnings: The heroine is no saint + she forces the male lead to remain sexually inexperienced + the male lead is utterly lovestruck] The second after Yu Li received the Best Newcomer Award, she transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel. She became Shen Lichu, a disposable supporting female character with nothing but beauty and fam 301Reads9.0Score—14d adds
22. 122 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds
23. 123 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.2kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
24. 124 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，偏执太子夺我入东宫 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 34.7kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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    Who understands? The female lead transmigrates to ancient times. Her "white moonlight" (ideal love interest) was a reincarnation who died before the female lead's transmigration, having taken care of everything for her. I'm so angry I could cry! It's a sad ending story where the female lead doesn't love the male lead, but the male lead is head over heels in love with her.

25. 125 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 27.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    This is the only one available right now, trust me, it's guaranteed to be a great read. It features the young General Duan, a businesswoman, Lady Zhu, Lin Wanwan who specializes in treating rare and unusual illnesses, Brother Li, Li Junpu, Feng Si, and others.

26. 126 彩 After the Dowry Negotiations Fell Through, I Turned Around and Married into a Powerful Family 彩礼谈崩后，我转身嫁给豪门大佬 Wild in the Misty Rain烟雨清狂Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted A dispute over the bride price ended Qiao Xing's two-year relationship in an instant. Just as she was feeling utterly dejected, her elderly next-door neighbor dragged his grandson along to a blind date he had no choice but to attend. Since they had been childhood playmates and knew each other inside out, Qiao Xing promptly married him in a whirlwind wedding. Qiao Xing always thought her husband was just an ordinary returnee with more ambition than ability. Then one day after their wedding, the r 42.5kReads8.8Score5.4k14d adds

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    Anyone would feel aggrieved in this situation, right? Qiao Xing paid 200,000 yuan, only to have her father-in-law's name on the property deed. This isn't "peace of mind," it's practically planting a time bomb in their relationship. Lin Yu's "It doesn't matter whose name is on it" sounded easy enough, but the money was real. Would he be happy if he paid 200,000 yuan to put the woman's parents' names on the deed? What's even more outrageous is using "the elderly have it tough" as a shield—marriage is about two people building a family, not one party unconditionally accommodating the other's family. What Qiao Xing cares about isn't the name, but whether she's being treated as an equal partner in this relationship. If even this basic right is being suppressed by "understanding" now, won't her grievances only increase in the mundane details of daily life?

27. 127 穿 I Transmigrated and Picked Up a Five-and-a-Half-Year-Old Husband 穿越捡来的相公五岁半 The Wind Goes Whoosh大风呼呼的Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows that the influential Grand Secretary married the older sister who raised him from childhood to repay her kindness, becoming a thoroughly henpecked husband. They say Qin Zhao’s wife is jealous, never lets him take a concubine, and won’t let him go out drinking with courtesans. They say Qin Zhao has a miserable life at home, worse than death. Cao Xi spat out a melon seed shell. They don’t know what they’re talking about. That clingy little pest is practically attached 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    I recommend reading all of these! They all have high ratings, so they're definitely good. Don't miss them! 😏

28. 128 女 A Gentle Wife from the Heavens in a Matriarchal World 女尊之天降温柔妻主 Lu An鹿安Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted The first thing Lin Xia sees when she opens her eyes is a dilapidated thatched hut and a skinny young man kneeling on the ground. She’s stunned. Who is she? Where is she? What is she doing? Has she transmigrated? Into a matriarchal society? Life is hard, Lin Xia sighs. She starts hauling bricks to earn money and support the family, and has to atone for the original owner’s sins along the way. Hopefully, the young man won’t hold a grudge against her. The way he looks at her begins to change. 829Reads6.9Score10114d adds
29. 129 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.7kReads9.3Score80614d adds
30. 130 李 Li Shimin: You Brat, Just How Many Daughters-in-Law Do I Have? 李世民：逆子，朕究竟有多少儿媳 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Li Ke, Prince of Shu. The moment he opens his eyes, the Crown Prince frames him, leaving him in bed with Li Jing’s daughter. Li Jing reports the matter, and Li Shimin prepares to beat Li Ke to death and feed him to the dogs. Just as everyone settles in to watch the drama unfold, Li Ke activates the Strongest Backing Unlock System. It assigns him a mission: marry Li Jing’s daughter, make Li Shimin cry, and rub salt in Li Jing’s wounds. To complete the mission, Li Ke lets loo 35.2kReads8.8Score3.6k14d adds

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    These are worth checking out.

31. 131 慢 Wait, I'm Not Some Rat of Jiangdong 慢着，朕不是江东鼠辈 Windblown Love and Waves风吹爱浪Historical812k WordsCompleted What ancient elegance, what years like a song? What heroes and beauties, lovely as a painting? All there is is a brutal age of chaos in which tens of millions died. This blurb can't do the story justice, so I invite all you esteemed readers to head to the main text. 4.5kReads8.9Score25414d adds
32. 132 三 Three Kingdoms: After Stealing Liu Bei's Dragon Aura, Diao Chan Throws Herself at Me 三国：截胡刘备龙气后，貂蝉倒贴 Flash Wanderer闪客游神Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Zhao transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and awakens the Heavenly Secrets trait. From the start, he steals Liu Bei's [Dragon Aura] and defies fate to change his destiny! He recruits Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and crushes the Yellow Turbans; saves the young Zhao Yun and recruits Lü Bu! Zhen Jiang offers her wealth to unlock [Prosperity and Fortune], making him richer than a nation. Diao Chan's peerless beauty unlocks [Beauty That Topples Kingdoms], bringing him unmatched fortune. Cai Wenji unl 2.2kReads7.3Score23114d adds
33. 133 玄 Xuanhuan: I Just Ascended the Throne, and You Want Me to Restore the Great Feng Dynasty? 玄幻：朕刚登基，让我复国大奉？ Zhou Dacha周大茶Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Nan transmigrates as the Crown Prince of the Dafeng Empire and is about to ascend the throne when, to his shock, he awakens a Restoration System. [At age thirty-four, the Dafeng Dynasty falls, and you become the ruler of a fallen nation. The land is engulfed in war and overrun by demons. After months of wandering from place to place, you stand on a cliff atop a mountain in Jiangzhou. Deeply ashamed that you have failed your people and your ancestors, will you leap to your death, or will you 20.1kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds
34. 134 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Weeps at the Comparison of Two Chongzhens 大明：双崇祯对比，朱元璋看哭了 Little Little West Second Lieutenant小小西下士Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Across the different historical eras of the Ming Dynasty, a sky screen suddenly appeared, showing two very different lives of the Chongzhen Emperor. As Zhu Yuanzhang watched the sky screen show Zhu Youjian, the Great Ming Guangwu Emperor, saving the dynasty in its final years, revitalizing the Ming, strengthening the nation through science and education, and earning praise for generations to come, he then glanced at the other Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor who was stubborn and self-willed, r 19.7kReads8.3Score1.6k14d adds
35. 135 大 Great Ming: Just Mention Going to Court, and Old Zhu Goes Wild with Joy 大明：提到上殿，老朱乐疯了 A Gentle Breeze in Early Summer半夏的微风Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the twenty-sixth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty and became Zhu Yuntong, a timid and cowardly eldest legitimate grandson destined for a tragic end in history. Before Zhu Yuntong could even curse, another piece of bad news came along. At that very moment, in the Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was sharpening his knives, ready to appoint Zhu Yunwen as Crown Prince's heir. He thought he was in a hopeless situation from the start, but then his System activated. [God-Tie 2.3kReads8.0Score18214d adds
36. 136 刚 Rise of the Fallen Crown Prince 刚成储君，废太子逆袭系统什么鬼 Rain Tears of Xin雨泪之鑫Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing Just got named crown prince, and now there's a Deposed Crown Prince System? What is this? [Age 18: This year, you've just become crown prince. Your parents are devoted to each other, you and your siblings get along, the realm is at peace, the treasury is full, and the people live in prosperity. You've got the makings of a perfect sage ruler, with a future that seems set from the start. As a transmigrator, you can't stop grinning.] [Age 28: This year, the eldest prince, missing for ten years, sud 1.1kReads7.0Score17014d adds
37. 137 认 After Reuniting with My Family, I Accidentally Joined a Mafia Clan and Became Their Darling 认亲后，误入黑道家族成团宠 His Highness Xuan Yin玄音殿下Modern Romance596k WordsCompleted A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. [Fictional Elite Family + Strong Female Lead with Multiple Secret Identities + A Foot in Both the Criminal Underworld and the Lawful World + A Family of Scheming Heirs] Lu Zhifu, the eldest daughter of the Lu family who had been missing for years, was finally brought home. But an adopted daughter had long since taken her place. She expected a melodramatic battle between the real and fake heiresses, but her brothers didn’t favor Lu Jinya 28.9kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds
38. 138 女 A Female Ghost Shows Up Pregnant, and You Say You're a Proper Daoist? 女鬼怀孕上门你说你是正经道士？ Fined Into Bankruptcy for Being Handsome因帅被罚破产Mystery4.1M WordsOngoing [Mystery Solving] [Ghost Stories] [Chinese Folk Traditions] Su Yun is an heir to the Yin-Yang School, one of the pre-Qin traditions. Introduced by an acquaintance, he went on a blind date and met his girlfriend. After they broke up, Su Yun prepared to turn her into a zombie. Just as the process was nearly complete on the seventh day, a policewoman burst in and arrested him for murder. Su Yun: “I'm innocent! My ex-girlfriend was a flight attendant, fair-skinned, beautiful, and long-legged. Why wo 220.5kReads9.1Score23.8k14d adds
39. 139 青 After My Childhood Sweetheart Marries, the New Emperor Becomes Obsessed with Possessing Me 青梅嫁人后，新帝占有上瘾 Ice-Hearted Begonia冰心海棠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + the hero chases his wife after losing her + possessive pursuit + simmering tension + power struggles + play the pig to eat the tiger] Everyone said Crown Prince Lu Xingjian was the very picture of grace and nobility: aloof, distinguished, elegant, and composed. Su Wanwan, who had grown up in the palace, knew how wild and heartless he was behind closed doors. She had been his secret lover for two whole years, yet never once received a promise from him. At last, she gave up hope 8.7kReads8.0Score1.7k14d adds
40. 140 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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    This unconventional palace intrigue novel uses a lighthearted tone to fully express the lingering emotions. The emperor is a wise ruler but not a good husband, and the concubines neither love him nor compete for his favor. The characters are vividly portrayed, filled with warmth and regret, making the reader laugh and cry at the same time.

41. 141 打 Building an Eternal Qin Empire and Charging the World Customs Duties 打造日不落大秦，向世界收关税 Cherry Blossom Fallen, Great Demon King樱落大魔王Historical329k WordsOngoing [Dominate the Qin Empire] + [Conquer the World] + [Expand the Qin Army] “Your Majesty, the world is round. Beyond the seas lie endless lands and riches.” “Your goal should be to build a Qin Empire on which the sun never sets!” “What do you mean, a Qin Empire on which the sun never sets?” “From the land where the sun rises in the east to the seas where it sets in the west, whether night or day, the sun will never set on Qin territory!” When Chen An presented Ying Zheng with knowledge that would c 69Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    A very interesting and imaginative historical article that is easy to get hooked on.

42. 142 嫡 The Eldest Legitimate Daughter Is Beautiful and Dazzling 嫡长女她又美又飒 Little Mayfly Y小小蜉蝣YAncient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Eldest Legitimate Daughter Is Both Beautiful and Brilliant 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Help! Does anyone know this?! This ancient romance novel, "The Eldest Daughter is Beautiful and Cool," is so addictive! 🔥 A reborn eldest daughter tears apart a scheming woman, outwits her scumbag father, and even manages to win over a cold-faced war god! He appears aloof and abstinent on the surface, but secretly he chases after her, calling out, "Madam, don't run away!" 💕 The plot is both exciting and sweet; it's definitely worth reading!!

43. 143 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    This is one of my absolute favorite books. The protagonist is incredibly persuasive; he immediately becomes sworn brothers with a rich young master right from the start. It's true what they say: the protagonist just needs to talk, and his cronies are running themselves ragged! 🤭🤭🤭

44. 144 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.9kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book and redeems the male protagonist; the story is heartwarming and very sweet!

45. 145 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 40kReads9.7Score6.1k14d adds

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    🔥 "What Kind of Conduct" (Two Volumes)|A mad tyrant × a seductive transmigrated woman, top-tier tug-of-war warning! 💫 "Close your eyes." She pressed her fingertips against his temple. The tyrant obediently closed his eyes, but from an angle she couldn't see, a dangerous smile curled at the corner of his lips. Yu Wanyin, who transmigrated into the body of a cannon fodder female supporting character, originally wanted to remain unscathed, but was forced into a deadly trap— The tyrant Xiahou Dan appeared incompetent and cruel, but secretly used everyone as pawns. She offered her pledge of allegiance, which he accepted with a smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "As expected of you." 🌪️The court is treacherous and unpredictable, every step is a bottomless abyss. When he had a headache, he only allowed her to be near him, but when she plotted, she even included him in her schemes. "Their deaths are not your fault." The tyrant suddenly spoke. Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she scoffed, "Even a tyrant can comfort people?" 💔The most deadly emotions are often born in moments of extreme danger—when he shielded her from a hidden arrow, and when she willingly entered the game for him, the truth of the game had long since become indistinguishable. 📖High-IQ political intrigue + extreme push-pull, every chapter is full of twists and turns! "You think I'm on the first level? No, I'm in the atmosphere." ✨A must-read for sisters who love "Just in Time for Rain" and "Kun Ning"! The love-hate relationship between a tyrant and a female strategist is even more thrilling than palace intrigue—"We scheme against each other, yet we can't help but be drawn in." #AncientRomanceCeiling #CrazyCriticismOfMaleLeader #HighQualityPoliticalIntrigueNovel

46. 146 祁 Professor Qi, May I Borrow a Marriage? 祁教授，借个婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted Just as Wen Zhixian is about to register her marriage to Gu Yuchen, she accidentally breaks a mug his ex gave him. Gu Yuchen’s slap shatters the affection they once shared. Mr. Qi always seems to appear when she’s at her most miserable. Her parents are unhappy that she broke up with Gu Yuchen, and, overwhelmed by heartbreak and their undeserved blame, she impulsively asks the first person she sees, Qi Yanjing, “Mr. Qi, would you marry me?” Qi Yanjing not only refuses, but gives her a long lectur 49.6kReads9.1Score5.4k14d adds

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    [What she thought was a chance encounter was actually a carefully orchestrated trap.] A highly recommended, top-tier push-and-pull romance novel for adults, featuring a strong female protagonist. (Both characters are virgins/adults).

47. 147 医 The Kindhearted Poison Doctor 医毒小姐很善良 Du WangchuanDu忘川Modern Romance115k WordsOngoing The story begins when An Yuxi and Mo Zixuan are forced to marry by Mo's parents. After the wedding, Mo's mother does everything she can to bring the two together, but every time An Yuxi and Mo Zixuan spend time together, things end badly. Yet An Yuxi's kindness deeply attracts Mo Ziyu. Then disaster strikes: An Yuxi is at death's door. As Mo Zixuan cares for Yuxi, he discovers her kindness and goodness, and begins to fall for her in silence. Once the crisis has passed, Yuxi decides to distance h 1Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 148 皇 The Emperor Became a System to Help Me Win His Favor, but the Noble Consort Just Wants to Fake Her Death 皇上变系统帮争宠，贵妃只想死遁 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance268k WordsCompleted [The male lead isn’t chaste, lighthearted comedy, the male lead falls for her all on his own.] With such a capable father and brothers behind her, Jiang Xianyue rose to the position of Noble Consort just four years after entering the palace. And because the emperor was such a jerk, hated her, and didn’t want her to get pregnant, Jiang Xianyue gave up entirely and started living a carefree, lazy life ahead of schedule. Then, unexpectedly, the emperor’s soul suddenly left his body and ended up i 890Reads8.6Score10214d adds

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    It's pretty fun, you can watch it without thinking, hehe (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

49. 149 震 Shocking: The Country Girl Princess Is Defying Heaven! 震惊：村姑长公主要逆天了！ Oh, Little Dried Fish呜呼小鱼干Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Powerful princess + bold and decisive + System + raising children + command over all under heaven] Seated upon a splendid phoenix throne, Lin Xiran looks back on her life: from a country woman who could not recognize a single character and raised pigs, to a princess who supported her husband and raised her children, to the Princess Anyang, whose power reached across the realm and whose ministers stood in awe of her, and even to the Sun Queen who conquered Fusang and struck fear across the land! 3.3kReads7.4Score60814d adds
50. 150 金 Fireworks for the Goldfish 金鱼的烟花 Western Pagoda西浮屠Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted A companion story to Half-Ripe [Humble orphan girl] x [Wealthy second-generation heir with a hidden military past] Sheng Xueyang, also known as Panpan, opened a goldfish shop. Gao Ting had only visited three times when she fell in love with him. She thought he was just like her, scraping by at the bottom of society and relying on each other to get by. But it turned out he drove a million-yuan car and owned a factory spanning 3,000 square meters. The moment she found out, he shattered her dignity 12.5kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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