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1. 1 公 The Princess Arrives: The Scheming General Is Delighted to Be a Father 公主嫁到：腹黑将军喜当爹 If I Can't Write, I'll Just Make It Up不会写就乱写Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted They say the Princess of Lieyang is beautiful and useless, a spoiled tyrant who bullies men and women alike. She shamelessly broke up a loving couple and abused her power to force the Chancellor’s eldest son to marry her. After waking up reborn, Mu Yunchu resolves to turn over a new leaf and become a princess of lasting renown, accomplished in both letters and arms. They say the Chancellor’s eldest son wants to get back together with her, but the Gu family’s cold-faced, undefeated young general 3kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds

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   One is a super sweet story with no angst, featuring a princess and a general who are a perfect match. Both are strong leads with a happy ending, and the plot is complete, even including the heroine's son. Every couple is pure love, and there's a particularly sweet male-male pairing—go for it! The other is a story of a pure and innocent heroine and a cunning but doting male lead. The plot is reliable and it's super enjoyable!

2. 2 战 The God of War Prince's Teary-Eyed Little Sweetheart 战神王爷的哭包小甜妻 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Not a strong female lead story. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. This is just a lighthearted, funny, sweet romance with a devoted couple.] On their wedding night, a certain prince said tenderly, “From now on, I’m your husband, your one and only man, and the person you can rely on for the rest of your life. Understand?” “No, you’re not my only man,” Feng Baobao immediately replied with a shake of her head. The prince frowned, then watched the little crybaby count on her fingers. “I have Fat 984Reads9.2Score11714d adds
3. 3 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 82.1kReads9.5Score9.3k14d adds

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   Absolutely amazing! The characters are very well-developed, and the plot is tight and logical. [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

4. 4 榜 Seeking a Husband from the Exam Results, I Found a Mad Emperor 榜下捉婿，捉到个疯批新帝 Golden Sweet Potato Chips金薯片Ancient Romance935k WordsOngoing [A Mad Crown Prince’s Orphan × The Runaway Bride He Accidentally Kidnapped | Possessive Love | A Captive Phoenix Becomes Empress | I’ll Have You and the Whole World in My Grasp] A Mad Emperor × His Runaway Bride “Shen Chanyi, the man you kidnapped isn’t the second-place exam candidate. He’s the orphaned son of the previous crown prince, the future ruler of the realm.” On the day the exam results were posted, Shen Chanyi went to the notice board on her father’s orders to capture a husband. By mis 129Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   [A Mad, Criticizing Crown Prince's Orphan × His Mistakenly Kidnapped Runaway Bride | Forced Marriage | Imprisoned Phoenix Becomes Empress | The World and You Are in My Hands] —A Mad, Criticizing Emperor × His Runaway Bride— "Shen Chanyi, you didn't kidnap the second-place scholar, you kidnapped the crown prince's orphan—the future ruler of the world." On the day the imperial edict was posted, Shen Chanyi was ordered by her father to find a husband. Shen Chanyi mistakenly grabbed the aloof and mad Xie Jingmo, thinking he was a failed scholar. Who knew he was actually the son of the former crown prince, hiding his identity for many years, only to wield power through bloodshed! "Wrong person kidnapped?" Too late!

5. 5 瑾 Is Prince Jin's Melon Not Sweet? Take a Bite, and Love Will Follow 瑾王这瓜不甜？啃了就是情意绵绵 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted Love at first sight + both leads are inexperienced + protective + happy ending Her own success was certainly gratifying, but seeing her rival gain the upper hand was even harder to stomach! Qin Yi had been at odds with her nemesis for over a decade, and now that nemesis was getting married, to one of the emperor's sons, no less. Determined not to let her rival walk all over her, Qin Yi vowed to marry into the imperial family too, and to someone with a higher rank than her rival's husband! Qin Yi 10.4kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds

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   This book is full of laughs, highly recommended. Those who like this kind of book should check it out!

6. 6 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

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   Trust me, it's absolutely gorgeous! 👀

7. 7 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 73.8kReads9.4Score10.6k14d adds

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   Fans of historical romance novels featuring strong leads, come check this out! It's incredibly good, absolutely amazing, and you won't regret watching it! 😘

8. 8 女 The Female Supporting Character Throws Herself Into the Game, and the Mad Heir Slowly Falls 女配以身入局，疯批世子步步沉沦 Banquet on a Spring Day宴春日Ancient Romance546k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [“Wicked” Supporting Heroine vs. “Amnesiac” Heir] After transmigrating, Jiang Yao became a doomed cannon-fodder character in an angst novel. Near tears, she resolved to cling to the main characters for protection. But the heroine mistakenly thought she had someone she loved. After guessing back and forth, she decided it must be Xie Yunian, the future heir of the Chengbo Marquis's residence. Xie Yunian!? Who was he? The Xie family young master who lost hi 2.6kReads8.8Score35314d adds

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   I'm not very good at writing reviews. Overall, the story was quite good. While reading, I felt sorry for the Empress Dowager and the Regent Prince; perhaps this is a case of "even the most hateful have their pitiable aspects." The friendship of their youth eventually soured with repeated suspicions, and they became strangers in the end. Also, the older sister is so gentle, I want her too 💕. I also really like the male lead's youthful spirit, and the female lead's personality is wonderful. Although towards the end, the female lead suddenly became sullen and gave the male lead the cold shoulder for a while, which I didn't quite understand, it's normal not to understand other people's perspectives since I'm not a character in the book. Everyone in the story has their own unique characteristics, whether it's the unresolved relationship between the Princess and Jiang Xingye, or Qin Yi and Luo Shuyi. Although it's a pity, the story is inevitably mixed with regrets, and with regrets come happy endings. The main storyline is ultimately sweet, the plot is rich and engaging, and each scene feels perfectly timed and flows naturally without dragging. The author's writing is also quite good. To be honest, this is one of the more satisfying stories I've read in my long period of book drought. I often give up halfway through most historical romance novels; I rarely finish one (maybe I'm just a short-lived reader, haha). In short, I highly recommend it! 🤔 [You'll appreciate it]

9. 9 拽 The Feisty Consort Climbs to Power Through Palace Intrigue, Everyone Else Back Off 拽妃宫斗上位，闲杂人等退退退 Pine Blossom Candy松花糖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is out now. Search for it on Fanqie to watch. [Palace Intrigue Power Fantasy + Not a Clean Romance + Being the Emperor’s Mother Is Better Than Being His Consort] Every woman in the harem hopes to win Emperor Jingrong’s favor, but Yuan Yuntang sees the emperor only as a tool for having children. Women in ancient times had to marry sooner or later anyway, so she might as well marry the most powerful man of all. After all, Emperor Jingrong has a great figure, a handsome face, and a 16.6kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds

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   It's totally a female lead story; she gets revenge on the spot. The whole novel is fast-paced and doesn't drag, leaving the big jerk completely bewildered. 🤭🤭

10. 10 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

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    A super good ancient Chinese style novel, I recommend adding it to your favorites.

11. 11 重 After Being Reborn in the Bed of a Ruthless Power Minister 重生在疯批权臣榻上后 Pre-Qingming Rain明前雨Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [Forced Pursuit] [Mutual Firsts] [The Relentless Pursuit of His Wife] Jiang Yili’s previous life ended in a rather shabby fashion. After dying, she spent four years as a ghost. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn in Xie Jinchen’s bed. He was destined to rebel. The daughter of a treacherous minister, she tried every scheme she could to stay alive, only to end up in Xie Jinchen’s hands. By day, he was aloof as an immortal, the most unattainable prize in the capital. By night, desir 27.2kReads8.8Score3.3k14d adds
12. 12 丈 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年，守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 28.1kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
13. 13 藏 After Hiding a Beauty in the Palace, His Majesty Has Ulterior Motives 藏娇入宫后，陛下他图谋不轨 Leisurely Peach Blossoms桃花闲闲Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [A clear-headed cousin who seems prim and obedient but hides her true abilities vs. an emperor who appears noble and righteous but is actually scheming, obsessive, and domineering] [Mutual devotion + healing + personal growth] Shen Minghe was once the freest bird in Jiangnan, and later the most obedient young lady in the Changping Marquis’s household. She never wanted to provoke anyone. All she wanted was a peaceful life. But the Prince of Yu repeatedly threatened her mot 20.8kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds
14. 14 被 Kicked Down to the Mortal Realm by the Heavenly Dao, I Became the Royal Family’s Darling 被天道踹下凡后，我成了皇室团宠 It's A Yuyu是阿榆榆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Beloved by All + Adorable Child + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance + Healing] [Lucky Carp vs. Ancient Demon Dragon] Three hundred years ago, an ancient demon dragon threatened all living things. The Heavenly Dao suppressed it in the Demon Abyss. But the demon dragon was so powerful that it broke free on its own and vanished into the Six Realms and Eight Wastes. The Heavenly Dao divined that among the carp it raised, its favorite little lucky carp bore the fate of Heaven, and the fate of all living 1.1kReads8.6Score19114d adds

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    The first one is simply amazing! Everything goes smoothly for her, she's born with a silver spoon in her mouth, the male lead has been with her since childhood, giving her all his love – pure favoritism!!! The second one is a super satisfying female lead story! The pampered little white lotus in the original world can only watch helplessly as the female lead takes away all her luck, it's incredibly satisfying! The third one is also fantastic, different small worlds, different male leads, the female lead completely controls each one, it's so incredibly sweet! The female lead has her own emotions in each small world, you can totally immerse yourself in it, you have to watch them all! They're all incredibly good!

15. 15 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
16. 16 宿 Susu, I’m Spoiled and Blessed with Pregnancy Thanks to the Baby-Making System 宿宿我啊，靠生子系统好孕独宠捏 Joy Year After Year乐及年年Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short drama: Bound to a Good Luck System, the Tyrant Dotes on Me Alone [Quick transmigration + stunning heroine + no fixed couple + exclusive, super-sweet romance + living out a full lifetime in each small world + heroine's first world is not chaste, both leads are chaste in all the others] Only after Tea Jiu castrated her target did she realize she'd been bound to a childbearing System. System: "I'm heartbroken. Real heartbreak isn't about making a scene..." Tea Jiu: "My mistake, System. Let me 31.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds
17. 17 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27k14d adds
18. 18 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 is a super good historical romance novel. The narrative is very gentle, told from the female protagonist's first-person perspective, recounting her past memories. The ending seems happy, but sadly, no one got what they wanted. The biggest feeling is that we are all "conscious victims," leaving a suffocating sense of unease.

19. 19 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

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    The stepbrother smells so good, and the female lead is so charming! Look!

20. 20 勾 Flirt with the Crown Prince, Become His Favorite Consort? A Piece of Cake 勾太子，宠妃？顺手的事儿 Snowy Dudu雪之嘟嘟Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, sweet romance, sweet romance! We’ll say it three times because it’s important] She transmigrated? And became a favored concubine to the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom? After waking up one day, Mu Wantang finds herself inside a wish-fulfillment novel she had read recently, as the Crown Prince’s beloved concubine. Jun Chengyan, the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom and The Outcast, is breathtakingly handsome, elegant, and incomparably noble. The original owner was beautiful, but not 24.6kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds
21. 21 重 Reborn as the Young General’s Moonlight 重生成少年将军白月光 Teacher Sweet Orange甜橘老师Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted [Rating just posted, so don’t judge it yet] [Long-planned scheme + hero competes for her and claims her + scumbag gets his comeuppance] Jiang Wan was captivating and alluring, an untouchable beauty in the capital. In her previous life, she chose a husband at the exam results board and married Shen Qingchen, who didn’t love her. Only as she lay dying did she hear her husband say to someone, “She was nothing but a pawn. If she’s dead, she’s dead.” As she lay dying, the young man she had once trea 5.2kReads8.7Score63814d adds
22. 22 王 The Princess Consort Wants a Divorce Every Day 王妃日日想和离 Hot Palace Lady热宫娘娘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ye Feiwan was sent to a secluded courtyard by Feng Qing and died in despair. She never expected to be reborn after their marriage had already been arranged. Ye Feiwan refuses to fall in love again. She causes trouble, “flirts around,” finds concubines for Feng Qing, and keeps her distance from him, all for the sake of getting a divorce. She never expected that Feng Qing would finally be angered into agreeing to the divorce, only to mysteriously change his mind the next day 4.2kReads8.5Score40514d adds
23. 23 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 21kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
24. 24 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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    "It's even more regrettable that they never got together, but at least they had it once." The choices and sacrifices of the characters in the book reflect the powerlessness of individuals under feudal imperial power. Whether it's Zhao Wan'er's struggle of "My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens," or Zhang Jingxing's courageous declaration of "I will protect both the country and you," readers feel the weight of love through tears. "If there is an afterlife, I would rather be an ordinary woman outside your palace, enjoying the world's pleasures with you, than live a lonely and desolate life under this phoenix coronet and wedding robes." This love, which began with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms, will ultimately wither away amidst power struggles and destiny, but that pure heartbeat will forever be etched in the hearts of readers. The fateful bond of childhood sweethearts: Zhao Wan'er, who entered the palace as a hostage at the age of six, formed an inextricable bond with the young emperor Zhang Jingxing in the deep palace. From their initial teasing and playful banter to their later vows of life and death, they protected their pure love amidst the vortex of power struggles. The vow, "My eyes have always held only you," is a testament to youthful infatuation, yet it gradually turns bloodstained amidst the intrigues of the palace. A fated bond between childhood sweethearts. Zhao Wan'er, who entered the palace as a hostage at the age of six, forms an inextricable connection with the young Emperor Zhang Jingxing within the deep palace walls. From initial playful teasing to a life-or-death pledge, they protect their pure love amidst the vortex of power struggles. The vow, "My eyes have always held only you," is a testament to youthful infatuation, yet it gradually turns bloodstained amidst the intrigues of the palace. ✅ For readers who prefer tragic endings and enjoy the "heart-wrenching" drama ✅ For fans of ancient romance novels featuring childhood sweethearts and imperial power struggles ✅ For viewers who want to experience the charm of the original novel before its adaptation into a film or television series.

25. 25 帝 The Imperial Phoenix Descends! The Divine Phoenix Soars! The Foolish Young Lady Takes Over 帝凰临！神凤倾！痴傻小姐拽翻天 Million Hunt觅百万Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The main story and all bonus chapters are complete.) [Traditional growth-focused female lead + beast taming + all-element talent + no saintly do-gooder + equally matched leads + sweet and satisfying story. There is a male lead. The heroine grows stronger over time, with slow progression at first and rapid leveling later. She isn’t invincible, and pretends to be weak while secretly being strong in the early story. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing.] She is the finest heir to a reclusive 14.5kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates and is reborn, directly defying fate. A story featuring two strong leads and a sweet, satisfying romance. It's simply a dream come true for fans of historical fiction!!! I also love the female protagonist's personality 😍 She's not a saint, making for a truly exhilarating read!!! Ahhh!!! Highly recommended!!

26. 26 邪 The Evil King’s Obsession: The Genius Madwoman Slays Her Way Through the Three Realms 邪王嗜宠：天才狂妃杀遍三界 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Spirit spring space + all attributes + unmatched healer and poison master + no saintly heroine + two powerful leads + sweet, satisfying romance] She was an heir to an ancient martial arts family, a woman who once commanded the world. One transmigration later, she becomes an ugly good-for-nothing. After repairing her dantian, she awakens a five-element spiritual root, breaks through to the innate sacred body, bonds with divine beasts, concocts divine pills, forges divine artifacts, and builds he 24kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
27. 27 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.2k14d adds

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    ✨The female lead is cold and indifferent, seeking revenge for her country. She will become a bit crazy later on. There are many foreshadowing elements. Every character in the story has their own mission and is forced to hide their love. It's a very good watch!

28. 28 尝 Taste the Softness of Zhi 尝枳软 Qiying栖应Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + one-on-one devoted romance + one-sided love + growing together through mutual support; gentle, down-on-her-luck noblewoman × sharp-tongued, spoiled noble heir] In her previous life, Song Zhizhuan’s family was destroyed, leaving her an orphan. She fell into the tender trap Sima Luo had laid for her. For her sake, the Yan family backed Sima Luo’s rise to power. Her childhood friend fought the enemy forces for her, risking his life to help Sima Luo conquer the realm. In the end, Sima Luo 1.3kReads8.7Score18014d adds

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    I was moved to tears! Reborn, my childhood sweetheart and I are mutually attracted – I stumbled upon this gem of a historical romance novel, *Chang Zhi Ruan*, on Tomato Bookstore! In her past life, Song Zhi Ruan was deceived by a scumbag, her family was destroyed, and the Yan family was also wiped out because of her. Her childhood sweetheart, Yan Aochuan, lost his life to save her. Reborn, she is determined to rewrite her destiny and begins to rediscover Yan Aochuan, whom she once considered her mortal enemy. It turns out that all the "bullying" she endured in her youth was his hidden love; he had silently protected her for many years, loving her deeply and persistently. This novel offers the exhilarating feeling of rebirth and revenge, as well as the sweet and bittersweet experience of mutual unrequited love. The writing style is delicate, the plot is full of twists and turns, and you can finish it in one go. If you like historical romance, rebirth, and mutual attraction, go for it!

29. 29 贺 Old Dog He Goes All In: His Unconventional Everyday Life as a Dad 贺老狗沉浸式，非主流带娃日常 The Great Square Has No Corners, The Great Sound Is Silent大方无隅大音希声Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted Early one morning, cries of pain came from the He family home. He Mingxi peeked slyly around the doorway, covering her mouth as she watched in delight, but she still burst out laughing. Her grandfather was spanking her father with a big board. When her father, He Chengming, looked up, he saw a short, chubby little girl with fair skin, covering her mouth and snickering. The child was carefree and mischievous, exactly like her mother, Zhou Yunyun. Scene Two: He Mingxi was crouched beneath a tree, 3.7kReads9.1Score45614d adds
30. 30 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 12.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
31. 31 农 The Sweetest Little Darling from a Farming Family 农家崽崽是个小甜宝 Chai Bao柴宝Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Historical Fantasy Writing Contest] One moment, Zhao Xiangyou was fighting zombies in the apocalypse. The next, she had become a baby girl in an ancient farming family, with dozens of embroidery needles hidden inside her body. She spent three years exhausting her powers to remove the needles, only to be pushed down a hillside and nearly die! In her despair, a little wolf cub carried Zhao Xiangyou home. The cub, Qin Shaoan, was considered a jinx by the villagers. Anyone who got too close to him 6.6kReads9.3Score97314d adds
32. 32 旺 A Lucky Wife, a Fortune-Bringing Baby, and an Elder Sister-in-Law Who Builds a Fortune 旺夫娘子，锦鲤宝宝，长嫂致富忙 Shi Ran史苒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A superpowered female warrior from the apocalypse was betrayed by her teammates and transmigrated back to ancient times, reborn as a farm girl named Li Mai, who shared her name. Who could have guessed that she would be thrown straight into hell mode? Her only family, her grandmother, had taken her own life, and before dying, had arranged a marriage for her that the original owner knew nothing about. After Li Mai discovered the truth behind her grandmother's loving intentions, she married! Only a 1.7kReads9.0Score25014d adds
33. 33 太 A Time of Peace and Joy 太平欢 Xiao Se小色Ancient Romance668k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhiyu was drugged by her mother and sent to prison. After being used as a substitute for her twin sister, she died in a collision. When she lived again, she unexpectedly inherited the legacy of a great shaman. From then on, she was no longer confined to the inner quarters, nor did she yearn for the family affection that had once seemed so unattainable. She used witchcraft to treat the chancellor's daughter, summon the souls of the mentally disabled, and pray for the nation's great generals 5.3kReads9.3Score76314d adds
34. 34 假EN After the Fake Heiress Was Mind-Read, the Cannon Fodders' Personas Crumbled 假千金被读心后，炮灰们人设崩了 September's Gentle Sweetness九月微甜吖Ancient Romance680k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + everyone’s darling + System + zany comedy + devoted couple] Jiang You Ning transmigrates into a melodramatic novel about a real heiress and a fake one. At first, all she wants is to survive by taking out the original male lead, then work hard to make money and reach the top. But for some reason, aside from the male lead, who is seriously focused on his career, why have all her good friends’ characters gone so wildly off the rails? … Real heiress: She’s my sister, eve 11.1kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
35. 35 带 I Transmigrated into the Family's Worst Daughter with a Supply System 带物资系统穿成极品亲闺女 This and That云云尔尔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Supply System + Reborn in the Womb + Superpowers + Both Chaste + Childhood Sweethearts] Unhinged comedy! The heroine’s whole family is “crazy.” They’ll throw punches at the slightest disagreement, curse until people question their lives, and beat them until they’re thoroughly convinced! The heroine’s family are the worst of the worst. They take the road of being awful and leave no room for anyone else to be awful. The hero is a little weak at first, but that doesn’t mean he’s weak by nature. He 12.6kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
36. 36 娘 The Empress Doesn't Want Palace Intrigue, but the Emperor Keeps Stirring Things Up 娘娘不想宫斗，奈何皇上带节奏 Geng Jiujiu耿啾啾Ancient Romance652k WordsCompleted [Transmigration, Palace Intrigue, Political Scheming, Not Both Pure, Absurd Comedy, Devoted Love Later On] Shen Jinruo transmigrated into the body of a low-ranking concubine who had no favor from the emperor. Having lost her freedom, she’d planned to keep her head down and quietly build up her strength. But she soon discovered that in this harem, even if you don’t go looking for trouble, trouble will find you. To survive, Shen Jinruo worked hard to adapt and officially joined the harem’s struggl 2.2kReads8.9Score22014d adds

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    These are all very beautiful. Especially the fourth one.

37. 37 听 Rumor Has It the Noble Consort Alone Enjoys the Emperor's Favor in the Deep Palace 听说贵妃在深宫独得圣上恩宠 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted When they were young and love stirred in his heart, he took her in. Once he held power, he had no choice but to hide her away. In the lonely inner palace, she waited quietly, day after day and year after year. For power and status, he feared nothing. He overcame every obstacle and held her close. Behind layer upon layer of palace gates and red walls, a dream within a dream awakened the lovers from their reverie. 8.5kReads9.0Score55514d adds
38. 38 被 After Being Sent to the Palace, I Win All the Emperor’s Favor 被献入宫后，我夺尽恩宠 Qin Yao沁摇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 🌟The drama adaptation, Qin Meiren’s Rise to Power, is now streaming!🌟 [Palace intrigue / not both virgins / devoted love later on. This isn’t a mindless indulgence story. If you’re looking for pure doting after just two or three chapters, you should leave now.] In her previous life, Qin Liuse entered the palace in place of a noble daughter of the Qin family. In the end, she was left with nowhere to call home, forced to watch the man she loved marry someone else. Reborn, she is still the neglect 3.3kReads8.8Score36914d adds
39. 39 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
40. 40 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.8kReads9.2Score3.3k14d adds

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    A historical figure transmigrates into the body of Chen Yuhu, a mistress without any special abilities, and refuses to be a love-struck fool: she sends her mother-in-law away, disciplines her concubines, raises her children well, and only wishes to "move far away from the old man" in her later years.

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 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds
42. 42 福 The Sweet and Beautiful Imperial Concubine: The Abstinent Fourth Prince Dotes on Her 福晋娇又美：禁欲四爷宠上瘾 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance] Tong Jia Ning Chuge, the legitimate daughter of Longkodo, was getting married. But on her wedding day, a princess snatched her groom right off the street. The poor girl fell out of her bridal sedan and died on the spot! The woman protested, “I just got here, and a bunch of people are already laughing at me for being a discarded wife. I can’t stand for this!” Just as she was racking her brains for a way to put them in their place, an imperial edict from Empero 24.1kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
43. 43 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds
44. 44 重 Reborn, I Became the White Moonlight of My Former Enemy 重生后，我成了前世死敌的白月光 Short Jade, Long Stay翡短留长Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing [Female protagonist reborn, power struggles and conspiracies, no CP] The person she loved across two lifetimes was also her enemy. After all their twists and turns, they still missed their chance. In her previous life, Luo Shuyu married Gu Shiyue, the capital’s foremost young gentleman and her childhood sweetheart, just as she had always wished. But Shen Che, a prince whom the emperor had only just found, repeatedly urged her to divorce Gu Shiyue and even tried to bring Gu Shiyue and Song Zhiyi —Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 和 We Swapped Places with Each Other: She Conquers the Realm, I Become Emperor 和白月光互换，她打天下我称帝 Short Jade, Long Stay翡短留长Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [Alternate-world story, everyone is wicked, no chastity, 1V3] [The heroine struggles to change the plot, determined to escape her fate as the tragic heroine of an angst novel] Wang Ruyi, who had been enjoying a comfortable retirement in the modern world, accidentally transmigrated into a book and became Cui Qingyu, the delicate, innocent heroine of a novel about a woman’s suffering. Only after the original male lead used her did she realize she had become a stand-in for the second prince’s and t —Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds
47. 47 暴 The Tyrant Tormented Me? I'll Turn Around, Seduce the Powerful Eunuch, and Seize His Empire 暴君虐我？转身勾搭权宦夺他江山 Green Mountain Has Its Say青山有辞Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted For eight years in the palace, Xiangjun fought to get ahead and tried to please everyone, yet the palace’s noble masters still ground her down, used her, humiliated her, and cast her aside... Those nobles basked in all the wealth of the realm atop heaps of corpses and bones, yet mocked her for trying her hardest and not knowing her place. In the end, the child Xiangjun risked her life to bear called her enemy “Mother,” while Xiangjun was cut open alive so the baby could be taken from her. She di 115.1kReads9.6Score16.6k14d adds
48. 48 和 After Breaking with My Sect, I Joined My Archrival’s Instead 和师门决裂后，我转身入宿敌宗门 Fourteen Notes十四笺Ancient Romance830k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Romance] [Happy Ending] In her previous life, Wen Ling concealed her identity as the Young Lord. Thanks to her peerless talent, she became the God of War of the Nine Provinces, only to end up accused by her sect of colluding with the demons. Unwilling to accept that fate, she took them all down with her. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to her first year at Lingxiao Sect. Her junior sister had framed her and gotten her spiritual root cripp 20.2kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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    They're all pretty good; some are ensemble pieces, others are funny. You'll find them enjoyable if you read them slowly and carefully. 👍

49. 49 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.8kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds
50. 50 恶 The Wicked Junior Sister Won't Reform, So She Wreaks Havoc on Everyone in the Sect 恶毒师妹不洗白在宗门创死所有人 Jiu Yue Yu久月鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Publication deal signed] Jiang Que transmigrates into a cultivation novel as the vicious female supporting character, doomed to a tragic fate and destined to be nothing but a foil for the heroine. The heroine is aloof and otherworldly, while Jiang Que is just a woman; the heroine is blessed with extraordinary talent, while Jiang Que has only her life to lose; the heroine has suitors everywhere, while Jiang Que has never even held a man's hand. Even worse, the day she transmigrates into the bo 70kReads9.4Score9.6k14d adds

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