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1. 1 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.6kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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   Babies, I highly recommend these two books! They're by the same author, and they're really good and addictive. Give them a try if you're going through a creative block!

2. 2 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 6.7kReads9.2Score739Shelves
3. 3 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 9.2kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves
4. 4 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 2.6kReads8.8Score353Shelves

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   High score, high quality

5. 5 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 39.2kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves
6. 6 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 26.3kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves

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   Family members, who understands this? We're all living on meager rations now! The male and female leads are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent, not confined to petty romances, but their love for their country and family is truly moving. My charming ancestor has an overflowing charisma, the female lead Jiang He is resourceful and wise, and the young emperor and empress use war to end war and unify China. The romantic storylines are delicately depicted. The supporting characters are not just plot devices but possess their own souls, vividly portrayed. Highly recommended! [Add to bookshelf]

7. 7 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.9kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves

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   Super good, highly recommended! I really love it, it's been so long since I've seen anything this high quality.

8. 8 被 Forced into Marriage by a Scheme, the Seventh Prince Spoils Her Rotten 被算计强娶，七王爷他超宠的 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Historical revenge] [Flirtatious, bewitching prince + ruthless, clever beauty + no rebirth + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple secret identities] Song Yunshu was the eldest daughter of the valiant General’s household. Clever from childhood, she had a photographic memory. But when she was seven, a power struggle at court saw her entire family accused of treason and executed. During her escape, she was unexpectedly rescued by a merchant family from Jiangnan who had come north seeking medic 4.7kReads8.8Score489Shelves

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   A female protagonist's story [Sparrow's Diary][Sparrow's Diary][Sparrow's Diary] Watch the female protagonist get involved and use her high intelligence to seek revenge.

9. 9 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.6kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves

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   Super good-looking, ancient romance.

10. 10 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 21.8kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    A two-way journey! Arranged marriage to love! Guaranteed writing quality! ✨The first book features a young emperor and empress who go from mutual suspicion to unwavering trust, eventually joining forces to conquer the world. 😆The female lead is resilient and intelligent, while the male lead is resourceful and shrewd. The plot is coherent and engaging, with both laughter and tears, creating a highly immersive experience! 🍅A rare gem! Almost entirely sweet, enjoy! 🤟 ✨The second book features an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, depicting their journey from initial respect (already quite sweet) to a deeply passionate and sweet relationship. 😆Overall, it's a gentle and heartwarming story. The male lead's true nature becomes increasingly apparent (he'll be revealed later) 😆😆The female lead, though seemingly delicate, is intelligent and decisive. They practically pamper each other throughout. A rich plot and smooth writing. Absolutely sweet, enjoy! ❤️ ✨The third book features characters whose personalities aren't perfect, but are more realistic. The female lead is delicate, but intelligent and quick-witted. The male lead has a sharp tongue but a soft heart; he seems obsessive and cruel, but actually blushes shyly in front of her. 🤭The overall style is warm and inviting, but the story is compelling, so the plot has its ups and downs. The male and female leads are constantly doting on each other in the later parts of the book, making it 80% sweet – you can enjoy it without worry!! 👍👍 ✨The fourth book features childhood sweethearts who are now a married couple. The male lead appears indifferent, but has secretly loved the female lead for many years (a bit of a closet pervert), and has been planning to marry her for a long time. 😆😆After marriage, they fall in love and begin a warm and sweet daily life. The female lead is bright and intelligent, while the male lead is decisive yet deeply affectionate. The plot is rich, and the characters are well-developed! Enjoy the sweetness without worry!! ❤️❤️

11. 11 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.4kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
12. 12 香 Silk Curtains and Fragrant Clouds 香云绣幕 Letters of Silk, Wangshu锦书望舒Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing She is the most treasured “glass ornament” of the Beichen Dynasty, Yun Qingniao, the legitimate daughter of the Yun family. Frail and delicate, she is the apple of her father and brothers’ eyes and the Empress Dowager’s darling. The entire capital sees her as a canary that might shatter at the slightest touch. Little do they know that beneath this pitiful, sickly exterior lies a brilliant mind that leaves nothing to chance. A magnolia hairpin elegantly holds up her dark tresses, concealing its s —Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 我 After I Died, I Became the Villain's Beloved Cinnabar Mark 我死后，就成了反派心头朱砂痣 Yu Xiaozhou禹小粥Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [The angst-filled plot exists only to serve the romance. Don't overthink the logic; there are lots of holes. Check the reviews and author notes for warnings.] [Modern romance-addicted girl reader + obsessive, love-starved, romance-addicted villain + accessory System + breaking the fourth wall + mutual salvation] Sheng Wanying had only stepped out to buy some soy sauce. Some heartless bastard had pried open the manhole cover downstairs. So she fell into the sewer and transmigrated into a book, b 7.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
14. 14 小 The Young Marquis’s Darling: His Wife Is Rich Beyond Compare 小侯爷心尖宠：夫人她富甲天下 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Jiang Heng joined the army at ten. From then on, he endured the elements and fought on the battlefield, leaving behind the refinement and bearing of the young nobleman he once was. On top of that, the Emperor grew suspicious of him and repeatedly cut his military pay. The heir to the Marquis of Wuan was so broke his pockets were practically rattling! Gradually, Jiang Heng became an “odd one out” among the noble young men of the capital. His clothes were out of fashion, and his purse was always r 2.5kReads9.0Score329Shelves
15. 15 和 I Lost My Memory on the Eve of Our Divorce 和离前夜，我失忆了 Chen Xianyu陈羡瑜Ancient Romance641k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love Shen Guiti is a domineering, pampered princess, while Duan Zhuo is a cold-blooded and vicious commander of the Imperial Guards. The two can’t stand the sight of each other. Then Shen Guiti loses her memory, and everything changes… 5.2kReads8.5Score362Shelves
16. 16 高 The Road to Glory for a Noble Lady 高门贵女的荣华之路 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping's household, Lin Chuyue married the Fourth Imperial Grandson, Zhou Xiao, as his principal wife at sixteen. At nineteen, she became a princess consort, and at twenty-six, she rose to become the most powerful woman in the Great An Dynasty: the empress. Who hasn't exclaimed that Lin Chuyue was born under a lucky star? Yet the hardships she endured are too painful to speak of. Zhou Xiao's childhood sweetheart of a cousin, a concubine reborn, and a ma 4.8kReads8.8Score313Shelves
17. 17 暴 The Tyrant's Little Temptress Is Wild and Irresistible 暴君的小妖精又撩又野 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [Search the leads' names to find the short drama] [Both leads are chaste + equally powerful, one-to-one romance. Enjoy] The slave she had once humiliated and tormented has ascended the throne. He pins her against a chaise longue, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The delicate chain around her ankle jingles softly, its chill seeping into the dark of night. “Your Highness, do you know that from the very first moment I saw you, I… No, this slave wanted to see you in such a helpless, w 7.3kReads9.2Score878Shelves
18. 18 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 14.2kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
19. 19 穿 After Transmigrating into a Book as a Cruel Mother-in-Law, She Stops Making Trouble 穿书成恶婆婆以后，她不再作妖 Su Mi苏麋Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted She woke up to find that she had been reborn inside an unfinished, sugary romance web novel, as the future mother-in-law of its heroine. Remembering the tragic fate of the wicked mother-in-law in the book, she couldn't help but grind her teeth in fear. No, no, no! While the male and female leads were still young, she had to change her fate and make a fortune! [There is a couple, and the male lead is very devoted. Readers with strong feelings about romantic purity may want to skip this. Although 290Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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