Historical Romance: Married First, Falling in Love Later, and Expected to Share a Bed Right After the Wedding 古言，先婚后爱，刚结婚就要圆房

1. 1 不 We May Not Know Each Other Well, But Let's Consummate Our Marriage First, Husband 不熟没关系，先圆房吧夫君 Xiaotang Pillowwind晓棠枕风Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + affection grows over time + sweet romance + a touch of family intrigue + devoted to each other] After a mishap in her childhood, Jiang Xuening was sent to a country estate to reflect on her mistakes. At sixteen, she was suddenly summoned back to the family home and ordered to take her fifth sister's place in an arranged marriage to Shen Yi, heir to the Marquis of Jingning. Shen Yi didn't like her. On their wedding night, he lifted her veil and left, then moved into the stu 37kReads8.8Score5k14d adds

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   This book! The female lead is a substitute bride who immediately wants to consummate the marriage. The male lead misunderstands her and says he won't! But later, he waits for her in his study every night, saying he won't, but actually he's just upset that she doesn't like him…

2. 2 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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   "It's Okay If We're Not Familiar, Let's Consummate the Marriage, Husband" is a sweet romance novel about a concubine's daughter who was forced into marriage and a cold, aloof nobleman's son. The heroine, Jiang Xuening, was sent to the countryside to suffer as a child. Upon returning to the manor, she was immediately forced to take her sister's place in the marriage. On their wedding night, the groom lifted the veil and immediately moved to the study to sleep. However, the heroine, wanting to secure her place in the nobleman's household, had no choice but to shamelessly knock on the study door every day! The cold-faced nobleman, initially wary of her as a troublesome concubine's daughter, gradually had his defenses broken down by this proactive and resilient young woman. There's a touch of domestic intrigue that's not agonizing, and no endless villainous side characters. The entire story follows a sweet, gradual development of affection, and both characters are virgins! Watching the icy husband transform from indifferent to completely devoted to his wife is incredibly captivating. Suitable for those who enjoy slow-burn romance, gradual development of affection after marriage, and a consistently sweet and non-angsty story. "The Newlywed Mistress Enters the Mansion, and the Cold and Powerful Minister Falls for Her Day by Day" (Moonlight Over the River) is a story of arranged marriage followed by love, and the cold and powerful minister's fall from grace. The male protagonist, Xie Yunzhi, initially planned to live a respectful but superficial life with his new wife, thinking they could just maintain a facade of marriage. However, shortly after their wedding, he overhears the female lead's true feelings, and his mindset completely collapses! He initially thought she was a docile and obedient wife, but after spending time with her, he discovers she is vibrant and bold. Several conversations go awry, and before he knows it, they've led him to their bridal chamber. The once taciturn, aloof, and deep-thinking minister gradually falls for her, unaware that he's already succumbed to her charms. The female lead is completely bewildered: "No way? This cold and aloof prince... He might like me?!" The contrast between the male lead's restraint and his loss of control is masterful; the story is sweet but not cloying, and the unrequited love is incredibly captivating.

3. 3 颂 A Song of Passionate Romance 颂风月情浓 Sang Wuzhi桑无枝Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted (The rating just came in, but it will rise later~) (A gentle, laid-back transmigrator and a prince who has lost all hope, but ultimately survives) (Everyday life, family matters, slow pace, not a wish-fulfillment story, both leads are each other's first) Just as she is about to persuade her father to let her stay home and bring in a husband, a Shangsi Festival banquet and an imperial edict make Qi Song a prince's consort. To prevent the rise of powerful in-laws, the founding emperor decreed that 8.2kReads7.5Score97314d adds

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   They consummated their marriage right after getting married! The male lead seems to have a physical attraction to the female lead, especially enjoying being close to her. The plot progresses very quickly; both leads are verbal, and they admit to liking each other early on. The female lead isn't a saint or a spoiled wife; she has her own ideas. [Full of joy] Overall, it's a sweet, slice-of-life story. Although the rating is low, the writing is good. 👍

4. 4 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 31kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds

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   It's really good! This is a historical romance novel where you don't skip chapters. I strongly suggest you don't skip chapters, as you might miss some great parts of the story.

5. 5 姐 My Sister and I Are to Marry the Same Man? I Won't Marry the Crown Prince, I Want the Regent 姐妹同嫁？我不嫁太子我要摄政王 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted The possessive, jealous regent x the sweet, silly Princess Mingyue The heroine is the kind of person who doesn’t have to lift a finger for someone to fall in love with her! "Historical romance + reborn + in their previous life, the hero secretly loved her and died with her + in this life, he competes for her and refuses to let her go + both are devoted to each other + happy ending + sweet romance + no angst for the heroine" In both their past and present lives, Wen Ruan is Shen Ye’s wife. In t 35.4kReads8.8Score6.1k14d adds
6. 6 明 The Moon Shines Alone: My Husband Is Quite Charming Too 明月独照：和亲夫君也很香 Mo Jianwei墨见微Ancient Romance27k WordsOngoing A single decree of political marriage sent Shen Ning, the most beautiful and charming princess of Nan Jing, to marry into the Yunshuo Prince's residence. Her husband was Xiao Jinci, a famous, formidable, and tragic prince feared by all. He controlled the Privy Council and commanded great armies. Afflicted by a heart condition, he was stern and cold, and treated everyone with indifference. Who could have imagined that the old illness, which no medicine could cure, could be eased only by her swee 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love (ancient Chinese romance)

7. 7 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book About the Imperial Exams and Brought Home a Fussy Little Wife 穿书科举，娶了个小作精回家 Zhou Zijin舟子衿Ancient Romance910k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + sweet romance + face-slapping + infrastructure development and rising through the ranks: a scheming, smug transmigrated playboy x a spoiled, somewhat crafty but not too calculating troublemaker] Xie Zi'an is a spoiled young master who transmigrates into a book, becoming the husband of the villainess. In the original story, the man he replaces is framed and found alone with the unconscious Xu Nansong. The two are forced to marry, but after the wedding, he discovers that X 23kReads8.7Score2.5k14d adds

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   This is supposed to be a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is a native of ancient times, spoiled rotten by her family; the male lead is a modern transmigrator, a rich second-generation heir. Originally, they consummated their marriage immediately after getting married. However, the original female lead tricked them into being caught in the same room and forced into marriage. Fearing the consequences of the female lead's actions, the male lead decided to strive for success in the imperial examinations to save his life. There's a modern-day epilogue at the end! (PS: This book is written from the male lead's perspective! Avoid if you don't like this kind of story.)

8. 8 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 12.2kReads8.0Score1.2k14d adds

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   The first book perfectly fits the description! It's an ancient Chinese romance, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and has harbored a secret crush on her for two lifetimes. He's reborn and forcefully takes her as his bride, even stealing her away in the street without hesitation. He then enters the palace to beg for a royal decree for their marriage. He cherishes and protects the female lead with all his heart. It's incredibly sweet and doting; highly recommended! [Sending heart]

9. 9 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.3kReads8.3Score1.5k14d adds
10. 10 纨 My Debauched Husband Needs Discipline 纨绔夫君欠调教 Slanting Shadow Beneath the Moon月下斜影Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted The quirky, spirited flower grower × the sharp-tongued, difficult young rake [Traditional historical romance, no transmigration or rebirth, no pocket dimension, no golden finger] Everyone in the capital knew that the Fifth Young Master of the Pei family was a notorious rake. He cockfought, went hunting with dogs, gambled, drank to excess, and threw his weight around. People did their best to stay out of his way. Pei Xu didn’t care a bit about his rakish reputation. After all, his family was powe 190Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The male leads in these books aren't perfect characters; they're all virgins, with a few flaws but within acceptable limits. The first book is mainly a sweet, slice-of-life story without many unnecessary villains or cannon fodder; the characters live a smooth life. I feel the early part is primarily narrated from the female lead's perspective (the early part mainly focuses on her family's story). After she becomes pregnant, she stays home all day with nothing much to do, so the male lead's perspective is more prominent. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight, while she initially looks down on him but later develops a strong liking for him (the female lead comes from an ordinary family; her parents are deceased, and she has two older brothers who make a living selling flowers. The male lead was previously a playboy who loved drinking and gambling but didn't frequent brothels; once he decided to marry her, he took the initiative and used a sack). The two brothers' pairing is quite good; the second brother's pairing is particularly enjoyable, while the eldest brother's pairing isn't explored much. In the second book, the female lead is the illegitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official. She is rescued from drowning by the male lead and betrothed to him; it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is an even lower-ranking official teaching at the Imperial Academy (his family is genuinely quite poor in the early part). The two characters seem to have fallen in love after marriage. Their complaints and thoughts felt quite realistic to me (the female lead regretted marrying the male lead because he was poor, and the male lead regretted having a child because of the trouble of pregnancy and childcare, but these were just complaints). The third book is also about everyday life; the male lead is pedantic and rigid, with the self-righteousness of a scholar who doesn't engage in productive work (this is true in the beginning, but he gradually changes later; he's all talk and no action, doing the work while saying it's uncivilized). The female lead is thrifty and the true backbone of the family. The author is very meticulous in their research, frequently providing illustrations and explanations of sources. The romance is also a gentle, warm, and enduring one, with the family's life flourishing together.

11. 11 京 Even a Low-Ranking Official in the Capital Can Strike It Rich 京中小官也想发家致富 Seven Blossoms, Peach Branch七花桃枝Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The Gentle, Proper Four-Gate Doctor at the Imperial College VS the Gluttonous, Playful, Curvy Beauty] [Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Family Life + Everyday Moments + Slow-Burning Love] Romance stories often tell of a noble young lady in the capital falling into the water and being rescued by a handsome, powerful, wealthy gentleman. They fall in love at first sight, confess their feelings, and before long he comes to ask for her hand, happily winning himself a beautiful bride. Shen Mi never 6.6kReads8.4Score73814d adds
12. 12 抠 The Thrifty Young Wife’s Path to a Comfortable Old Age 抠门小娘子的养老路 Win the Lottery天中大奖Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted A shrewd, penny-pinching young wife VS a stuffy, high-minded scholar In the year Mai Sui turned seventeen, the imperial court began enforcing marriage: any woman still unmarried at eighteen would be randomly matched by the government matchmaker. After looking around, she settled on Jiang Fengnian, the new scholar who had moved in next door. He was honest and didn’t visit brothels or gamble, but he was so stuffy and high-minded that he knew nothing of life’s hardships. He was just what she wante 8.4kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds
13. 13 江 A Kingdom as Her Bride Price: The Princess Bride Is His White Moonlight 江山为聘：和亲公主是白月光 The One Who Knows the Subtle知微客Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced prince x a clear-headed princess sent away for a political marriage] He was once the lowest-ranking hostage in the Beilin imperial palace, Lu Zheng. She was Princess Yunxiu, the light that once shone into his dark life. Eight years later, he had become the Prince Jing of Xijin, powerful enough to rule the court: Lu Yichen. She, meanwhile, had become a political marriage offering from another country: Shen Yiyun. He remembered everything. She remembered nothing. On this chessboard, 1.8kReads8.2Score20714d adds

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    Highly recommended! The male and female leads are married right from the start. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love from the female lead's perspective, a classic case of reconciliation. The female lead doesn't recognize the current male lead, who has been plotting this for a long time. The male lead and the emperor are also like brothers, with no melodramatic plot twists. The romance between the male and female leads is very sweet.

14. 14 狗 You Bastard, You Win This Time 狗男人，算你厉害 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted You Bastard, You Win This Time 2.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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    [Hilarious throughout, full of plot twists, proceed with caution, you'll laugh until your stomach hurts!] Before the engagement, one pregnancy. During serious conception preparation, another pregnancy in a month and a half. The baby is one year old, and another pregnancy. Regent's Consort Gu Mingzhu stared at the two lines on the pregnancy test, her composure crumbling: "Just once?!" Regent Shen Zhaoning remained unfazed: "I'm in good health." Gu Mingzhu gritted her teeth: "Are you a dog?" "Woof."

15. 15 五 Five Years with a Contraceptive Ring, and He Knelt in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 五年避子环，和离当天他跪穿祠堂 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Five Years Wearing a Contraceptive Ring, He Knelt Until His Knees Bled in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 2.5kReads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 将 General, You Owe Me a Life 将军，你欠我一条命 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted General, you owe me your life 225Reads—Score714d adds
17. 17 将 The General's Sparrow in His Palm 将军掌中雀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted The General's Little Caged Bird 135Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 姐 My Sister Died, and He Married Me 姐姐死了，他娶了我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊26k WordsCompleted After My Sister Died, He Married Me 1.4kReads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 三 Three Customers I Can't Afford to Offend 三位客官都惹不起 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted None of the Three Guests Can Afford to Be Offended 44Reads—Score914d adds
20. 20 太 The Crown Princess's Hehuan Tribulation 太子妃的合欢劫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Crown Princess's Passionate Tribulation 115Reads—Score514d adds
21. 21 和 After the Mad Crown Prince Discovers the Divorce Agreement 和离书被疯批太子发现后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊25k WordsCompleted After the Crazed Crown Prince Found the Divorce Agreement 444Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 啼 A Hilarious Farce: The Top Scholar Forces His Way into the Palace with His Child to Claim the Throne 啼笑皆非：状元郎携子逼宫上位 Mountain Traces山踪22k WordsCompleted A Comedy of Errors: The Top Scholar Forces His Way into the Palace with His Son to Seize the Throne 24Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.5kReads8.4Score88514d adds

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    Here, this is definitely the book you've been looking for.

24. 24 他 His Little Yue Is Like the Moon 他的小玥亮 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available. Everyone said the Yan girl sent to the palace by the General's Mansion was an idiot. Premature, slow-witted, always a beat behind when she spoke, and smiling whenever she saw someone. On the day of the selection, everyone laughed at her. "Is the General's Mansion so short on people that they had to send an idiot to fill a spot?" Yan Yue didn't understand, so she laughed along with them. Later, she became the only woman in the harem allowed to stay overni 30.5kReads8.8Score3.1k14d adds

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    This fits perfectly. Although it's a harem novel, both characters are virgins. The female lead is a bit slow-witted, but she has her own ideas and is very insightful. It's definitely worth reading.

25. 25 假 The Fake Heiress Switched Marriages, and Her Sickly Husband Coaxes Her to Have His Baby Every Night 假千金换嫁，病弱夫君夜夜哄生崽 Mu Mu Yixin木木一心Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [Fake and Real Heiresses] + [Instinctive Attraction] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Playing the Fool to Catch the Wise] + [Both Pure, Sweet Romance] Important reminder: The heroine makes the first move, haha... The hero is a paper tiger, hahaha... Don't overthink the melodramatic plot. The heroine is adored by everyone, and all the men love her. Jiang Wanwan's world comes crashing down. She was away at her maternal grandparents' home for just a few months, but by the time she returns to the capital 11.2kReads8.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    The female lead actively seeks a child for protection, so the only option is to strike first.

26. 26 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 75.2kReads9.1Score10.3k14d adds

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    The female lead is absolutely amazing!!

27. 27 身 A Pawn in a Political Marriage, I Was Doted on Exclusively by the Enemy Prince 身为和亲棋子，竟被敌国皇子独宠 Chen Shan Ling辰杉菱Ancient Romance340k WordsOngoing Zhao Lingheng was the fifth princess of Dayin, born to the empress, but she had little connection with her parents and was raised at her imperial grandmother's side from childhood. Her imperial grandmother had barely passed away when Dayin lost a battle. She had not yet taken off her mourning clothes before they dressed her in bridal robes for a political marriage. That night, a young man in black pushed open the inn window through the wind and sand and took the jade bead she wore close to her 26.7kReads—Score4.3k14d adds

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    This book made me feel like everyone in the story is normal. In historical romance novels, especially sweet ones, I always feel like it's hard to encounter so many normal people [laughing and crying emoji].

28. 28 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 14kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds

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    It looks so good! It's my hiking buddy! Headphones on, and I'm up there looking cool!

29. 29 哄 You Want Me to Be Your Concubine? After I Faked My Death, the Playboy Marquis Went Mad 哄我做妾？死遁后纨绔侯爷发大疯 Heart's Water Turns to Sweet Dew心水成沁Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted The short-drama rights have been sold. Now just waiting for it to premiere~ "A taste of ancient China · devoted lovers · clear-headed heroine" "Romance and intrigue · household and palace rivalries · the fate of the nation" Su Tan is the top courtesan at the Fragrant Pavilion in the capital of Great Wei, blessed with otherworldly beauty, porcelain skin, and a flawless complexion. After transmigrating here eight years ago, she has endured humiliation and bided her time, hoping to auction off her 8.5kReads9.2Score98614d adds
30. 30 被 Forced Into Marriage, the Brutal General Can't Get Enough of Her! 被迫下嫁后，暴虐将军他真香了！ Ying Maimai盈脉脉Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted [Historical romance, everyday sweetness, one-on-one and both chaste, healing each other] “Qingyuan, I’ll smash my head against that pillar right now and show everyone I’m not an ingrate!” Shen Jingzhi cried, his eyes red, as he moved to dash himself against the pillar. Shen Qingyuan rushed over and clung to him, tears streaming down her face. “Father! I’ll marry him!” How could she refuse? This was the father who had secretly bought her storybooks since she was little, and stroked her head as h 672Reads7.0Score10514d adds

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    It's incredibly good, a classic case of arranged marriage leading to love, even going from negative to positive. The 7.0 Rating is mainly for the male lead in the beginning; after chapter 30, there are even bonus chapters that are incredibly heartwarming and sweet.

31. 31 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 20.4kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    It's a good read, a satisfying read. However, it lacks some particularly exciting melodramatic scenes, which made it a bit less thrilling for me. Also, there are too many scenes of the female lead being jealous. Seriously, just ask her yourself; one of these scenes is enough, but too many get annoying.

32. 32 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 20.6kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
33. 33 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 53.2kReads9.3Score7.3k14d adds
34. 34 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 28.5kReads9.3Score3.9k14d adds

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    It's a pretty good ancient romance novel.

35. 35 误 After I Provoked the Powerful Minister, He Clung to Me Obsessively Every Night 误惹权臣后，他夜夜偏执缠我入怀 Three Words and Two三言两Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted [Former Grand Tutor, now a frail beauty × clear-eyed girl with a money-loving streak and a head full of plans to raise a little bird] #She thinks he's useless, but he's actually a reborn powerhouse #Grand Tutor by day, loyal hound by night #A marriage built on mutual deception, with both falling for each other Song Yu transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and only wants to lie flat for the rest of her life, surrounded by mountains of gold and silver. But her mother keeps pressing her to marry 74.8kReads8.7Score9.2k14d adds

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    This novel features a male protagonist who is cunning and a female protagonist who is reborn, perfectly fitting the requirements of an arranged marriage followed by love.

36. 36 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 24.6kReads8.7Score1.9k14d adds

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    This book fits the genre requirements! Plus, it's already finished, so you can read the whole thing in one go.

37. 37 娇 After the Delicate Madam Lured Him In, Lord Rong Spoiled Her Rotten 娇娇夫人引诱后，容大人他宠疯了 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance291k WordsCompleted Please leave a rating on your way in, everyone! 🥰😘 [Historical Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending + Sweet Romance + A Long-Standing Scheme] Wen Yiyi is the adopted niece of the Anshun Marquis's household. She arrived at the estate at fourteen, and after her coming-of-age ceremony, she accidentally learned that her aunt and uncle planned to make her a concubine to an old man in exchange for securing a bright future for their son. So she decided to take matters i 417Reads—Score10214d adds

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38. 38 被 After My Eldest Sister Swapped Our Marriages 被长姐换亲之后 Ink Brush Mints Gold墨笔生金Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Farming + marriage first, love later + switched betrothals + contrast couple + business + transmigration] [Available as a full-cast audiobook and comic drama] Song He dies in an accident while saving someone and transmigrates to ancient times as an ordinary farm girl. Life is hard, and even having enough to eat and warm clothes is a struggle. As the second daughter in her family, the original owner is ignored by her father and scolded by her mother. Her eldest sister is fiercely competitive, an 52.5kReads8.7Score6.5k14d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a love-struck male lead and a career-driven female lead—it's so sweet! [Top Post]

39. 39 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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    The eldest daughter and the heir apparent, later it will be the crown prince and the crown princess... It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with the protagonist being the sole favorite. There will be concubines (given by the emperor), but this won't affect the main characters' purity.

40. 40 博 The Doctor Princess: An Algorithmic Guide to Taming My Husband 博士王妃：算法驯夫录 The World's Number One Two天下第一二Ancient Romance197k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + transmigration + sweet romance + strong heroine + imaginative premise] Lu Zhiyao is a highly intelligent woman with a PhD. After her self-developed future-prediction System goes haywire, she opens her eyes to find herself transmigrated as A useless, uneducated daughter of a concubine in the Chancellor's household of the Great Zhao dynasty, who is infatuated with a servant and has been promised in marriage! On their wedding night, her cold-faced Prince Li Hengye is about to 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A battle between two clever people, they even had their wedding night twice! Who lost their heart first, and who fell in love first? The sweetness without artificial sweeteners lies in meeting a worthy opponent, in breaking the deadlock side by side.

41. 41 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 551Reads—Score10714d adds

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    [Main Tags: Crazy Female Lead, Rebirth] The princess is reborn, no longer willing to grovel before her husband. In her past life, he coldly watched as her entire family was wiped out. In this life, she severs all ties of love, petitions for a marriage between him and a concubine, and on their wedding night, she suffers excruciating pain. She proceeds cautiously, determined to avoid repeating the tragic fate of her previous life. Later, the aloof and powerful minister relinquishes his military power and waits outside the princess's mansion every day, just hoping for a glance from her. Tags: #CrazyFemaleLead #RebirthPowerStruggle #WifeChasingCrematorium Two books with the same story framework. Ancient Romance: Crazy Princess × Cold and Powerful Minister | Modern Romance: Crazy Heiress × Cold and Domineering CEO

42. 42 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 141Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 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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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is a time traveler who's very intelligent. Unlike some other time-traveling women who blindly promote equality, she's shrewd and pragmatic. She uses her own methods to both enrich herself and strengthen the nation. What appears to be a marriage proposal from the Marquis's family, and the imperial decree they requested, is actually all part of her own calculations—"It wasn't the Marquis's family that chose her, but rather she chose the Marquis's family." The male lead is a general on the frontier. Their partnership is mutually beneficial. Their wedding night is also their bridal chamber night. It's really good! [Shy]

44. 44 互 We Swapped Husbands: I Take the Phoenix Throne, You Become the Chief Minister’s Wife 互换夫婿，我坐凤位你当首辅夫人 Ning Fengliu宁风流Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Yangzhou produces beauties. The local prefect has two daughters, the elder Shen Lüzhu and the younger Shen Lanzhu. Known as the Twin Beauties of Yangzhou, they are famous throughout Great Zhou. To find good husbands for their daughters, Prefect Shen and his wife carefully considered every eligible young man in Yangzhou. Who would have thought that one day, two matchmakers would arrive, one from Xingdu and the other from Yanzhou, seeking the hand of a Shen daughter for the eldest son of Grand Cou 15.2kReads8.6Score1.2k14d adds

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45. 45 两 Two Broke People Playing Each Other 两个穷鬼在互演 West Tomato Rabbit西红兔Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted Pei Zhouheng, the capital's number-one playboy and heir to the Prince of Zhenbei, is pretending to be bankrupt. Then he meets Jiang Zhiyan, the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family who is even better than he is at pretending to be poor. These two master schemers grow closer as they try to expose each other, with the capital's most ridiculous "strategist" caught in the middle. 3.2kReads6.7Score58614d adds
46. 46 大 On My Wedding Night: My Concubine-Born Husband Is a Transmigrator 大婚夜：庶子夫君是穿越的 Beer Egg Fried Rice啤酒蛋炒饭Ancient Romance725k WordsCompleted [Female-audience novel + Male Lead’s Perspective + One-on-One Romance] [The female lead is extremely possessive, spoiled, and willful. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] After a stroke of luck, Wen Zongji transmigrated into the body of a marquis’s illegitimate son. The story opened on his wedding night with a county princess. The original owner had married Anhe, the princess and daughter of the eldest princess, despite being only an illegitimate son of a marquis, entirely thanks to an incre 107.9kReads8.3Score11.8k14d adds
47. 47 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.7kReads9.5Score3k14d adds
48. 48 黑 The Black Lotus Is Reborn, and She Slaughters Her Way Through with the Ailing Young Lord 黑莲花重生，和病弱小公爷杀疯了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Shen Wan is the model of an aristocratic young lady: equally skilled in the literary and martial arts, and a peerless physician. Her parents and five older brothers adore her and treat her like the apple of their eye. Before these very relatives hunt her down and kill her, she too believes she is the beloved young lady everyone dotes on, and the Crown Prince’s sweetheart. Only as she lies dying does she learn the truth: she is not the legitimate daughter of the Shen family at all. The true daugh 28.8kReads8.7Score2k14d adds

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    Refreshing novels, novels about female supremacy and intrigue

49. 49 清 Clear Clouds, Gleaming Shadows 清云曜影 Daidai Xueqing玳玳雪青Female-Channel Fanfiction200k WordsCompleted The stunning, beautiful youngest legitimate daughter of a prince's household × the carefree, rakish minister who only pretends to be a playboy Mu Qingjia is the youngest legitimate daughter of Prince Shouning, and her beauty could outshine the whole country. Her older sister married the Crown Prince, then was murdered after giving birth to a royal grandson. After what happened to his eldest daughter, Prince Shouning has no intention of letting another daughter marry into the imperial family. The 7.3kReads8.2Score73014d adds

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50. 50 倾 A Dream of Qingyan 倾嫣一梦 A Shi Qiaomu阿十乔木Ancient Romance27k WordsCompleted She wakes up in an unknown land after her soul travels into another body. She had planned to lie flat for the rest of her life, but a prince snatches her away, imprisons her, forces himself on her, and makes her bear his child. In the end, she becomes empress and dies of depression. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a short story that you can read in a bit.

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