Please Recommend Historical Romance with Marriage Before Love and Smart Leads 求求先婚后爱➕古代言情➕男女主有脑子

1. 1 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24.1kReads8.5Score1.9k14d adds

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   The female protagonist is reborn, having died due to a misunderstanding in her previous life. She desperately wants to leave the male protagonist, but because she is reborn later, the male protagonist faces a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario.

2. 2 和 Reborn With My Husband, I’m Spoiled Rotten in His Arms 和夫君重生，他把我抱怀里使劲宠 Stay Indoors on Rainy Days雨天不进屋Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [Both virgins, both reborn, both unhinged, marriage before love, desperate attempt to win her back, combative couple] Innocent white-lotus concubine’s daughter / scheming, unhinged young general In her previous life, Nan Wujing fell in love at first sight with the heir of the Duke’s residence, and became hopelessly obsessed with him. But the aloof, moonlike heir couldn’t stop thinking about her elder sister. No matter what Nan Wujing tried, she couldn’t get him to spare her a glance. In a fi 389Reads8.0Score10314d adds

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   Double Clean/Double Rebirth/Double Madness/Arranged Marriage to Love/Confrontational Couple "Reborn with My Husband, He Holds Me in His Arms and Pampers Me" No female rivalry, both husband and wife are madmen. In their past life, their defenses crumbled when their beloved married, leading them to devise wicked schemes. However, due to disagreements, they fought to the death. Reborn, they are determined to win back their loved ones. 😏

3. 3 帝 The Emperor and Empress Fight Every Day to See Who Dies First 帝后每天互殴，看谁先死 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Feng Xing is the daughter of Chu Xi’s Grand Marshal, who commands an army of four hundred thousand. Shen Feng has been emperor for just two years. Shen Feng is utterly depraved, ruthless, and cruel. To secure his throne, he decides to marry Feng Xing and make her empress. First, he will fake her death to lure her father to the capital for the funeral. Then he will wipe out her entire family and take control of the Chu Xi army. Feng Xing is a fierce, accomplished warrior who takes whatever she wa 34.9kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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   This is a classic case of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a purely adversarial relationship. The female lead is determined to have the male lead produce offspring so she can seize power, while the male lead skillfully counters her moves, creating a balanced and evenly matched dynamic. The writing is humorous yet insightful. I highly recommend it (five stars).

4. 4 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.8kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds

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   After being betrothed to Xie Yan, Song Qianlan and Xie Yan both believed their marriage would be one of mutual respect and affection, but it ultimately ended in a lifelong, monogamous union.

5. 5 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds

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   You absolutely must watch this.

6. 6 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

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   On her wedding day, the female lead swaps husbands with a comatose prince, gaining three sons in name only. Both are virgins, and before the male lead wakes up, the story is filled with happy daily life interspersed with some domestic power struggles (which the female lead easily resolves). During his coma, the aloof prince becomes conscious and develops feelings for the female lead. After waking up, he falls in love at first sight, and their relationship gradually warms up as they move forward hand in hand.

7. 7 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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   Ancient romance, female protagonist is reborn, super good, highly recommended!

8. 8 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 14.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love: the female protagonist marries into a noble family to make her mark. In the first half, the two work together, one securing the home front and the other fighting on the front lines. In the second half, they work together to develop the prefectures and counties and support the prince's ascension to the throne.

9. 9 先 Love After Marriage: Ruling from Behind the Scenes 先婚后爱之袖手天下 Jingxi静兮Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Prince Yunran of Jingxiang was married, taking Si Xi, the only daughter of the great border-general’s household, and Chunyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, into his manor at the same time. On their wedding day, Prince Jingxiang humiliated his principal wife and doted only on his secondary consort. But when he saw her smiling sweetly before Ling Yumo, why did his heart hurt so much? 119Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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   That has to be this one. I'll take a look at it.

10. 10 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, I Was Kissed Senseless by the Possessive Tycoon 重生新婚夜，被偏执大佬亲疯了 Roast Chicken烧鸡Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Revenge + secret identities + feel-good power fantasy + lots of sweet affection] After being reborn, Shi Jiunian looked at her handsome husband, so gorgeous he could make anyone's knees buckle, and swallowed hard. How blind had she been in her past life to reject such an incredible husband, trust a scumbag and a scheming woman instead, and end up with her family destroyed? In this life, she reclaimed her beauty and brains and set out to crush the villains and win powerful allies! But somehow, s 18.8kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds

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    **Main Text:** Consciousness sank, darkness engulfing Shi Jiunian. Just as she thought she was about to fall into the abyss again— "Boom!" A piercing car engine roared downstairs! Immediately afterward, "Bang—!" A loud crash, and the door was violently kicked open! A tall, imposing figure, accompanied by the night wind and violence, stormed in! His chest heaved violently, his breathing heavy like that of a wild beast on the verge of losing control. His scarlet eyes instantly locked onto her, the surging fear and destructive possessiveness within almost igniting the air! [Reborn on her wedding night, she became his darling] In her previous life, she was wronged and reborn with wounds all over her body, only to find herself back on her wedding night with the rumored cold and obsessive business tycoon, Fu Linyuan! She wanted to draw a line, but discovered that this man, ruthless and heartless in front of others, had an almost pathological doting and possessive affection for her. [His pampering is a domineering tenderness] He would clumsily but stubbornly boil brown sugar water for her during her period, watching her drink every last drop; he would become incredibly jealous if she glanced at another man, trapping her in his arms and whispering repeatedly, "Niannian, only look at me"; he would warm her cold little feet in his arms, not allowing her to struggle even slightly; the pen he used to sign contracts worth hundreds of millions was turned around and used by her to scribble, and he would only indulgently pinch the tip of her nose. [His obsession is her exclusive armor] When danger strikes, when her consciousness is about to fade, the man who always controls everything will drop everything and become the most fervent protector. Just like now, he kicked open the door with a fierce aura and rushed over, just to firmly protect her under his wings. "Niannian, don't be afraid." He trembled as he embraced her, his voice hoarse, "I'm here." In this life, his obsession is only to pamper her to the bone; her rebirth is only to go to the sweet abyss with him. #RebirthSweetRomance #ObsessiveBoss #WeddingNight #DomineeringPampering

11. 11 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 29.1kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, set in ancient times. The female protagonist, Gan Qiongying, transmigrates into the body of a vicious princess and is betrothed to a sickly merchant. The male protagonist, Li Hua, is the elder of twins from the Jin Chuan Kingdom. He is frail and sickly and wears a human skin mask to disguise himself as his younger brother.

12. 12 沈 Mr. Shen, Your Wife Sneaked Off to Work Again 沈总，你老婆又偷偷跑去上班了 The Very Best上上上佳Modern Romance586k WordsCompleted Yu Er’er grew up poor, always making do and patching things up. She has just landed a much better-paying job, but things go badly when something she never imagined happens. After a one-night stand, twenty-year-old Yu Er’er finds herself pregnant. What should she do? Should she have the baby? She has only just prepared herself for the decision when the baby’s father shows up. “You’re carrying my child, and you thought that was the end of it?” “?” She had been planning to keep the baby and leave t 533Reads6.9Score10714d adds

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    I've been watching this recently. Before marriage: What kind of woman is she? After marriage: Wife, wife 🥰

13. 13 傅 Dr. Fu Spoils His Little Troublemaker 傅医生他超宠小作精 Moon Beneath the Beam梁下月Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + everyday pampering + top-tier star with a diva streak + refined villain + one-on-one romance + no angst, all sweetness] [A famous showbiz diva marries a doctor who earns just a few thousand a month] As soon as Shen Li announces her marriage, everyone mocks her, and those who once feared her seize the chance to kick her while she’s down. The director tells her that the female lead she’d already been promised has been given to someone else, and that she’s no longer ne 122Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    This novel, "Arranged Marriage, Love Later," is incredibly good. Neither the male nor female lead has a "white moonlight" (idealized love interest), and while there are some minor misunderstandings in the middle, they are resolved quickly. Highly recommended!

14. 14 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 5.9kReads9.4Score73514d adds

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    To find a life-saving medicine, she willingly married Prince Yong. Everyone in the capital considered Prince Yong a taboo, but she alone dared to provoke him and was cherished by him. She was gentle and calm, he decisive and ruthless. From initial suspicion and wariness to mutual support, they walked hand in hand through the turbulent political landscape of the court.

15. 15 系 The System Told Me to Torture the Crazy Male Lead, but He Loved Every Minute 系统让虐疯批男主，结果他爽到了 Absurd Second Sister荒唐二姐Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted A scheming, survival-minded heroine + a fake-reborn, unhinged, love-struck hero + sweet 1v1 romance + both are devoted only to each other Because of a System bug, Jiang Li’s System came online late. The male lead killed her three times before she finally managed to be reborn two years before the massacre of the city. Worst of all, she transmigrated into the cannon-fodder villainess in a revenge novel aimed at male readers, the one who abused the amnesiac prince and died the fastest! Jiang Li’s f 88Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has a likable personality, the male lead is crazy and eccentric, making for a funny and entertaining story.

16. 16 藏 A Library Connecting Past and Present: The Imperial Uncle Has His Eye on the Little Book Fairy 藏书通古今：被皇叔盯上小书仙 Duan Er Ran段尔冉Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted Luo Li watched over the family’s ancestral library. Dusting and sorting books were the great purpose of her life. On a stormy night, she polished a mysterious stone tablet and casually answered, “A library of ten thousand books longs to be understood and treasured.” To her surprise, the tablet acknowledged her. She and the entire library were hurled into a war-torn age. She had just used herbs to save a child when she looked up and saw black-armored cavalry tearing through the sunset. The man on —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 引 Making the Lord Marquis Bow 引君侯折腰 Dream-Seeking Island寻梦岛Female-Channel Fanfiction131k WordsCompleted Wei Shao, the northern overlord, is cold and stern. Commanding 300,000 cavalry, he is the court's trusted frontier commander. A brilliant strategist who has never lost a battle, he nevertheless scoffs at the marriage alliance arranged by his grandmother. That is, until the spring banquet, where he meets a young woman studying battle tactics over a chessboard: Xiao Qiao, the Qiao family's second daughter. Xiao Qiao is exceptionally clever and well versed in military strategy. Though born into a 19Reads—Score414d adds

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    "Bending the Waist" tells a story of arranged marriage amidst the chaos of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It revolves around the long-standing feud between the Qiao and Wei families, showcasing the emotional transformation of the male and female protagonists from enemies to lovers, and their ultimate commitment to protecting their country and upholding national righteousness through political marriage and power struggles.

18. 18 失 After Going Blind, She Impulsively Married a Tycoon Worth Hundreds of Billions! 失明后，她和千亿总裁闪婚了！ Sweet Wine Seven甜酒七Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, A Sincere Confession in Your Eyes, is now online. Come watch, dear readers! [Married First, Love Later] [Both Leads Are Inexperienced in Love] [Age Gap] [Sweet Romance] [Mutual Devotion] Mu Qianqian accidentally went blind while saving an old woman, then married the woman's grandson after just three days! Before her sight returned, Mu Qianqian worried every day that she'd married an ugly man with no car and no house. After she regained her vision, the man lifted her c 9.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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    Marry first, then love and spoil each other.

19. 19 世 Crown Princess, They’ve Dug Under Your Wall Again 世子妃你又被挖墙脚了 Could It Be Rain莫非雨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, a famously ugly and useless girl who falls in love with Prince Li at first sight and threatens to die unless she can marry him. But on their wedding night, Prince Li humiliates her to death. When she opens her eyes again, a modern doctor with dual expertise in medicine and poisons has transmigrated into another world. Whoever wrongs her will pay a hundredfold. She makes a show of putting scoundrels in their place while quietly mak 3.1kReads9.0Score39614d adds

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