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1. 51 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 4.8kReads8.8Score495Shelves

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   Pure ancient Chinese romance, perfect! The female lead is the mastermind behind it all.

2. 52 寺 Lord Sizhi, Your Husband Is So Easy to Bully! 寺直大人，你家相公他软弱可欺！ Xiaoyi筱苡Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in and will rise later! Come on in~ [Cool, aloof female detective VS devoted, cunning male lead] [Historical romance + reversed doting romance + transmigration and rebirth + two powerful leads + a heroine's journey of growth] One mission, and her soul unexpectedly transmigrates. In a dreamlike haze, she witnesses the original owner's tragic life! It's time for her to rise! She was the present world's terrifying top assassin and a detective who solved one strange case aft —Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Super beautiful! 👀👀 Judge for yourself!

3. 53 白 After the White Moonlight Was Possessed, the Governor Dotes on Her Without Restraint 白月光被夺舍后，督主他娇宠无度 Xiaoyi筱苡Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [A clever, sly, and lustful heroine VS a dark, restrained powerbroker] [Both are each other’s only one, one-on-one romance, secret love becomes mutual, doted-on heroine, happy ending] Note: The soul swap is just a brief opening. They switch back after a dozen or so chapters, and the main story begins! She meant to make herself a piece in the game, but in the end, she trapped the game with her heart! After transmigrating, Feng Yaoyao swapped souls with the powerful Chief Eunuch Shang! She thought 19Reads6.4Score114Shelves
4. 54 赐 After Being Betrothed to the Foolish Prince, She Became Richer Than a Kingdom 赐婚傻皇子后，她富可敌国了 Shu Yuntiao舒云迢Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing A single imperial decree betrothed her to the capital’s much-ridiculed, foolish Third Prince. The whole city watched for a laugh, convinced she had married a useless man and would have no one to rely on for the rest of her life. Then trouble struck after the wedding. Her family was inexplicably convicted, their home confiscated, and the entire clan sent into exile. In a single night, she lost every source of support. Everyone thought that, having fallen into the mire, she could only be pushed a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is great! (○`ε´○)

5. 55 女 Disguised as a Man: I Became a Tutor at the Imperial Academy 女扮男装：我在太学做夫子 A Shushu阿述述Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing [A female tutor’s rise through the ranks + strong heroine + male lead travels from the modern era to the past] The new emperor abolishes women’s rights, and the entire Jiang clan is thrown into prison. For the sake of her family and her ideals, the Empress Dowager selects top-ranked candidate Jiang Yu. Faking her death, Jiang Yu escapes, disguises herself as a man, and enters an academy, ready to devote her life to the emperor and restore equality. But during her struggle, a man who dreams of li 100Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   🌙Late nights spent studying by lamplight, the two keep each other company as they plan for the future. (Mutual Companionship + Steady Flow + Career & Romance in Parallel + Daily Life of Political Intrigue) The female lead works late into the night strategizing, while the male lead chats and jokes beside her, and feelings gradually develop between them. #SlowBurningAncientRomance #CareerAndRomance #SweetAncientStyleNovel #NovelRecommendation

6. 56 夜 Spring Tides Night After Night: The Mad Imperial Uncle’s Captive 夜夜春潮，疯批皇叔禁脔奴 Closed for the Night今晚打烊了Ancient Romance190k WordsOngoing [Rival suitors + irresistible heroine + romantic entanglements + clear-eyed schemer] Jiang Youwan was tortured to death in her previous life by the Imperial Noble Consort, then left hanging outside the Cold Palace as everyone's laughingstock. When she opens her eyes again, she has been reborn to a time before Xia Sucheng recovered his memories. “Jiang Youwan, where did you find this wild man? Have you no shame?” “Xia Sucheng? He's a live-in son-in-law I bought!” “My husband.” “I'm here. I've alw 4Reads—Score102Shelves

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   Who understands the charm of ancient Chinese romance novels? 😭 Power struggles, romantic entanglements, the exhilarating feeling of rebirth, the heart-wrenching twists and turns of love and hate, a strong sense of destiny—don't just search randomly when you're looking for something to read, this wave of ancient Chinese romance novels will strike right at your heartstrings! 💫

7. 57 腿 My Legs Turned to Jelly When My Sickly Horse Slave Became a Mad Regent 腿软，病娇马奴成了疯批摄政王 Wei Liao苿燎Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Soft, Clear-Headed, Alluring Beauty x Sickly, Ruthless, Obsessive Regent] One-on-one, both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending, forceful possession + salvation and healing "My life is yours. Are you sure you want to marry someone else?" On the day of Shen Nannan's wedding, the mad Regent pressed a sharp sword to his own throat and let beads of blood trickle down, then asked with a smile, "Then why not use my life to add a little excitement to your wedding feast?" Several months 60.4kReads9.0Score8.1kShelves
8. 58 天 All Male Cultivators Are Fleeting Clouds 天下男修皆浮云 Green Robes in Misty Rain青衫烟雨Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Shi Qiu becomes a tempting morsel in the eyes of male cultivators, with everyone wanting a bite. Even with her naturally gifted spiritual bones, all the men in the world are beneath her notice. 2.9kReads9.0Score364Shelves

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   The first book was a historical romance with a female protagonist disguised as a man and political intrigue; the second was a cultivation novel. Both were very good!

9. 59 黑 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 Stubborn Old Rock顽固臭石头Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Only happy endings! Pure ancient romance novels are good.

10. 60 宠 The Reborn Favorite Consort Is Alluring, and the Emperor Can't Leave Court Early 宠妃重生，腰软，勾的帝王不早朝 Er Can尔灿Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + spoiled, airheaded beauty + lovestruck emperor + favored consort + pregnant darling + Noble Consort and imperial physician + sole favorite] Lu Yunshu died. She drank the poisoned wine, and her organs twisted into knots. It was unbearable. She thought the poison would kill her the moment it reached her stomach. But it didn’t. After being forced to drink it, Lu Yunshu struggled for three whole days. Her insides felt torn apart, as though every organ had been soaked in poison. Three days 886Reads—Score100Shelves

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    [I also highly recommend it][Bump this post]

11. 61 烟 Firework Tree 烟火树 Zhao Heyue昭禾月Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [A calculating, unhinged prince × a clear-eyed, carefree transmigrator] He had spent half his life laying out a game of chess, calculating every move to perfection. Tan Xu, the only prince with a different surname in the Great Yu, was known to the world as a sickly invalid, forever dependent on medicine. No one knew that beneath that pale skin was the true master of three hundred thousand borderland cavalry. He feigned weakness, acted harmless, and toyed with everyone in the palm of his hand 352Reads—Score100Shelves

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    The female lead's growth and transformation, is it real or fake? I love it!

12. 62 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    Chapter Two returns to ancient times. A captivating ensemble cast from ancient times, narrated in a gentle and engaging manner. 💕

13. 63 旧 Moonlight of Yesteryear: The Empress’s Thirteen Husbands 旧时月：女帝十三夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing [Female-led + feel-good revenge story + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] “What I want is not your protection. I want the people of this realm to bow before me and pledge their allegiance...” Guan Li shakily rose to her feet. Her hands, hidden beneath her ornate sleeves, were covered in blood. She glanced back at the young imperial uncle she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a pale blue gauze robe strode in and caught Guan Li as 153Reads—Score108Shelves

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    Here's the summary: "What I want is not your protection, but the submission of the world..." Guan Li trembled as she stood up, her hands beneath her ornate sleeves stained with blood. She glanced back at the young imperial uncle she had personally killed, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a light blue gauze robe strode in, supporting Guan Li as he turned to look at the Ninth Prince, Guan Sheng, who lay slumped on the table. "Is he dead? Or..." Guan Li stretched out her blood-stained hand, trembling slightly, "Dongfang Ji, I... I killed him." ... Synopsis: [Strong female lead + satisfying read + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] "In my life, from a naive young girl to an old woman with wrinkled skin, I've had thirteen husbands. This doesn't include the one I admired... Yes, and that man who never wanted a title. I am the first female emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It's difficult for a man to be emperor, but even more difficult for a woman. But I'm not afraid. What I fear are those men who once considered themselves superior. They feared I would value women; they feared I would take away their high positions, wealth, and glory... Yet they had no choice but to respect me, because I held everything in my hands and could control their fate." You ask me? Of these thirteen men, who did I love the most? I am the emperor, the master of this Great Sheng realm. I see no man, nor do I hold any man in my heart. If I must choose one, then it is him... Who is he? You will understand once you walk this path with me. --Empress Guan Li

14. 64 卑 The Lowly Concubine-Born Daughter Turns a Losing Hand into a Winning Finale 卑微庶女一手烂牌打出王炸结局 Yi Mian Chun一眠春Ancient Romance815k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + growing heroine + marriage before love + palace and household intrigue + both leads grow powerful later + transmigrate into a book] Zhao Fangyu transmigrates into a book and lands in a deadly situation from the start: in a wealthy household, she has a fever of 104 degrees, but her mother refuses to let her see a doctor! She thought she’d landed in a living hell where neither parent cared for her, but the great household turns out to be full of hidden talent: T 6.3kReads8.7Score652Shelves

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    Zhao Fangyu, a concubine's daughter who transmigrates into a book, starts with a high fever, amidst the power struggles and scheming family members! She marries the second prince out of wedlock, defying the original story's twists and turns.

15. 65 被 After Being Torn Apart by Five Horses, I Tore Up My Love-Brained Script 被五马分尸后，我撕了恋爱脑剧本 The Ledger of the Mortal World红尘账本Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + Hilarious Survival + Subverting Expectations + 1v1 Romance + Timid Beta-Test System + Love Triangle] [Lu Yuan × Song Yuan] [System: Xiao Ba] Lu Yuan transmigrates into the ill-fated supporting female character Lu Yu'an, whose limbs are destined to be torn apart by five horses. The story opens with a wedding night. Refuse, and she’ll be torn apart by five horses. Lu Yuan tries to run, but her useless little System, Xiao Ba, is forcibly controlled by its superiors. Righ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good-looking, highly recommended!

16. 66 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The short stories are imaginative, while the longer ones are purely historical romance. There's no slapping, no drugging, no miscarriages, and no being pushed into the water. The male lead is a general who doesn't bring back any local specialties after going out. The female lead is a merchant who isn't exploited or belittled by her in-laws.

17. 67 月 There Is No Door to the Moon Palace 月宫没有门 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦7k WordsCompleted The Moon Palace Has No Doors 61Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 论 Why Vampires Need to Read Their Blood Test Reports 论吸血鬼看血检报告的重要性 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦36k WordsCompleted On Why Vampires Should Pay Attention to Blood Test Results 256Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 金 The Golden Cage Sings 金笼啼 Ah Qi Eh阿七欸Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted A modern, powerful businesswoman transmigrates into the body of a minor official’s daughter and is forced into a twisted prince’s imprisonment and coercive love. Yet amid the bloody turmoil of revenge and the fight for the throne, they become each other’s only salvation. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's rare to find a historical romance novel that portrays ancient business in such a grounded way. The female protagonist arrives in Yangzhou with modern financial thinking to make a living, calculating her travel expenses, observing the market, and planning her shop layout—there's no get-rich-quick scheme. Her journey—evading pursuers, dealing with bandits, and identifying sentries—is entirely logical and realistic, without any forced or unintelligent supporting characters; the power struggles and strategic maneuvering are all believable.

20. 70 山 Spring Comes to the Mountain Woods 山木逢春 The Fly Doesn't Fly乌蝇不飞Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing [Two formidable leads + court intrigue + kindred spirits + growing together + long live idealism] Censor Zhou Huaiyue is ordered to investigate a fire at the salt warehouse. A token belonging to the Fang family is found in the ashes. Armed with an imperial edict, he turns the Fang family’s estate upside down, determined to find the statue of an evil god rumored to be enshrined in their inner residence. He doesn’t find the statue. Instead, he brings out a young woman who seems detached in both 39Reads—Score135Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese romance novel, featuring two strong protagonists. The female lead is insightful and straightforward, a technically gifted eccentric who has traveled extensively. The male lead is a noble young master from a prestigious family, well-read and knowledgeable. Their meeting is like a meeting of kindred spirits, surpassing countless romances in the mortal world.

21. 71 枝 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Ling Ling Ling Zhi灵灵灵芝Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't a fast-paced, action-packed story; the female protagonist's growth is gradual and painstaking. She was once just a simple country girl who knew how to farm and gather herbs. After a sudden and dramatic change, she learns to be wary of people and distinguish between good and evil. On her way to the capital, she passes through a desolate county and gets caught up in the conspiracy of corrupt local officials. The plot slowly unfolds from romantic entanglements into a larger, more complex scheme, becoming increasingly captivating as it progresses.

22. 72 江 The Jade Inkstone of Jiangnan 江南玉砚 Jia Er伽洱Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Jiangnan Jade Inkstone 6Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 全 All of Bianjing Calls Me a Fool, but the Crown Prince Won’t Marry Anyone but Me for My Multiplication Tables 全京城骂我草包，太子却因九九算术非我不娶 Jia Er伽洱16k WordsCompleted The Entire Capital Calls Me an Airhead, but the Crown Prince Won't Marry Anyone but Me for My Multiplication Skills 4Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Highly Recommended] Transmigrated into the body of Lady Huarui, she was pinned against the wall and forcefully kissed by him. His domineering and obsessive love was like poison! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of Lady Huarui, her ex-husband's body barely cold before she is imprisoned in the deep palace by the emperor. His love is domineering and obsessive, a deadly poison, yet she finds a touch of clumsy tenderness within it. Forced and domineering, full of tension and angst, go for it!

25. 75 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two are very well written

26. 76 女 The Woman in Charge 女掌事 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted Shen Qingdi, who disguises herself as a man, willingly enters the Ninth Prince’s residence and becomes the sole support of Cui Lanxi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and has a fiery temper. With the household on the verge of running out of food, she takes it upon herself to earn money to support the prince. When he falls ill, she studies medicine on her own to treat him. Since Cui Lanxi is helpless, Shen Qingdi will protect him. There is no wealth or treasure here, and no one understands wh 1.3kReads8.7Score260Shelves
27. 77 资 The Zizheng Pavilion: I Am Not Alone in My Way 资政阁，吾道不孤 Dusty Traveler at the Ancient Frost Maple Ferry霜枫古渡尘客Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + Sweet Historical Romance + Talented Heroine + Satisfying Political Intrigue + A Power Couple] Lin Zhaoyan is transmigrated into the body of a low-ranking concubine who’s destined to be beaten to death in three days. The System tells her to win the emperor’s favor and climb the ranks. She just laughs. In an age of great upheaval, she won’t fight for the harem. She’ll fight for the whole realm. One essay on statecraft opens the emperor’s heart. At the Hall of Literary Brill 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are the best ancient romance novels I've ever read on Tomato, it's a pity they're not popular!

28. 78 皇 Imperial City Headlines: The Mute Chancellor Is Such a Drama Queen! 皇城头条，哑女丞相是戏精！ Dusty Traveler at the Ancient Frost Maple Ferry霜枫古渡尘客Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy ★ Comeback ★ Political intrigue ★ A clay figurine of a chancellor ★ Drama queen at heart] The rope snapped, and when the chancellor woke up, she’d gone mad. She slapped her thigh. “If the King of Hell won’t take me, then I, this palace, no, I’m not a consort this time, I’m the chancellor, will just have to keep living!” Three years mute, then suddenly unstoppable. The emperor’s her client? Keep him sweet! The officials give her attitude? Give it right back! A crooked merchan 157Reads8.9Score—Shelves
29. 79 磨 Grinding Ink, Also Known as: He Asked If I Was Married 磨墨，又名他问我可曾婚配 Dusty Traveler at the Ancient Frost Maple Ferry霜枫古渡尘客Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted [Rugged General + Voluptuous, Talented Storyteller + Sweet Historical Romance + Storytelling + Ink-Grinding Motif + Begonias in Bloom] Zhu Cui, Chang’an’s most popular female storyteller, is twenty-five, voluptuous and radiant, and exceptionally gifted. Cui Yan, a rugged general just returned from the frontier, is thirty-two. He has guarded the border for fifteen years and killed countless men, earning him the nickname “Cui the King of Hell.” The first time they meet, he listens to her tell stor 14Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 宜 Yixiu Is Reborn: Tearing Apart the White Lotus Consort Chun Yuan 宜修重生：手撕纯元白莲花 Serein01Female-Channel Fanfiction427k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because voting just opened~] “When the heart is kind, the face is beautiful. Surely, even when Pure Yuan grows old, she will still outshine you by a thousand miles.” I should have known better than to poison my elder sister so soon. Then you could have seen for yourself how your moonlight turns rotten, and the white lotus who seduced her sister's husband could have tasted the torment of life deep within the palace! Yixiu thought this as she lay dying. When she opened her ey 13kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    Attention all Zhen Huan fans! Empress Yixiu is reborn and tears apart Chun Yuan – I stayed up all night to finish this satisfying read! Let's get down to business: What's this book like? - Genre: Ancient Chinese palace intrigue + rebirth revenge, a spin-off of the familiar Zhen Huan! - Characters: - Yixiu (Female Lead): A deposed empress who was framed and killed in her past life, reborn with a "God's-eye view"! She appears gentle and kind on the surface, but she's shrewd and has only two goals: protect her son Honghui and "arrange" things for Chun Yuan and Yinzhen. - Chun Yuan (Villain): Don't believe she's a saint! She looks beautiful and talented, but she's full of selfish motives. Last time, she entered the palace under the pretense of "taking care of her sister," indirectly causing Yixiu's loss of her child and empress position – a total hypocrite. - Yinzhen (Male Lead/Enemy): Still the same cold and ruthless character! In her past life, she only had eyes for Chun Yuan, treating Yi Xiu's sincerity like dirt. In this life, she has become a "key pawn" in Yi Xiu's revenge plan. Just wait for him to regret it! - Plot Background: Using the world view of "Empresses in the Palace," the story spans from the time of Prince Yong to the ascension of Emperor Yongzheng. It mainly focuses on the intrigue and power struggles within the Prince's Mansion and the Imperial Harem. Some timelines have been slightly altered, but this doesn't affect the reading experience; in fact, it aligns better with Yi Xiu's revenge storyline. - Book Status: Completed early! 210 chapters, over 420,000 words. The main text is divided into two parts: the Prince's Mansion intrigue and the Imperial Palace intrigue, plus several side stories. No need to wait for updates; you can enjoy it all at once! Why is it a must-read? These points directly hit my sweet spot! 1. Rebirth and counterattack are so satisfying, and the story avoids pitfalls from the start: Yi Xiu is reborn just as she is pregnant with Hong Hui—Chun Yuan hasn't entered the mansion yet, and all the unpleasant things haven't happened! With memories of her past life, she knew exactly what was going on: while maintaining a facade of harmony with Yinzhen to avoid a direct confrontation, she quickly gathered loyal people like Jianqiu to her side, building up her power in advance to cut off Chun Yuan's chances at the root, ensuring she would never repeat the mistake of "losing her son and her position"! 2. Countless memorable scenes of her tearing apart Chun Yuan: Didn't Chun Yuan still want to come to the mansion to "visit her sister" and gain favor? Yixiu had already laid a trap! Either she secretly had servants spread rumors about Chun Yuan "unintentionally" bullying others, or she orchestrated for Yinzhen to witness her feigned kindness—every confrontation was incredibly exciting, watching Chun Yuan fall from "everyone's praised white moonlight" to "everyone's hated," the thrill of revenge was something only viewers could understand! 3. The characters remained true to their original personalities, and the battles were incredibly realistic: I hate those stories that arbitrarily change character settings for the sake of a quick thrill! In this book, Yixiu isn't obsessed with romance; she's single-mindedly focused on her career. Using her past life's experience navigating the harem, she forms an alliance with Consort Duan and An Lingrong, engaging in a fierce battle against Chun Yuan, Zhen Huan, and Consort Hua—a truly epic power struggle! Yinzhen's ruthlessness and Chun Yuan's hypocrisy remain intact, making it feel like the characters from *Empresses in the Palace* have been reborn—not awkward at all! 4. All the regrets from her past life are resolved in this one: Who didn't feel sorry for Yixiu in her past life? All her loyal followers died, she lost her child, and in the end, she couldn't even keep her position as Empress! This book resolves everything: Honghui grows up safely and becomes the Crown Prince; Jianqiu and the others are all doing well, always by Yixiu's side; Yixiu rises from the primary consort of the Prince's residence to Empress and Empress Dowager, firmly grasping power. We, the viewers who felt so heartbroken, can finally feel satisfied! Highly recommended for sisters who love *Empresses in the Palace*! Watch as Yixiu builds her career step by step, makes Chun Yuan suffer, and makes Yinzhen regret his actions—this is what a thrilling palace intrigue novel should be like! Don't hesitate, just go for it!

31. 81 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is pretty good; the male and female leads have a size difference.

32. 82 恶 After the Wicked Woman Betrayed Her Foolishly Kind Husband 恶毒女背叛傻子老好人夫君后 Yogurt Lover酸奶爱好者Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Lou Jiyue was rescued from a trafficker by the simple-minded Jin Duqiu. Who knew the fool would stubbornly insist she become his wife and bear his children? Lou Jiyue not only failed to appreciate his kindness, she was also mercenary and status-conscious. Taking advantage of his love for her, she threw her weight around at home every day, making him work from dawn till dusk to earn money while she lived a pampered life, never lifting a finger. By day, the fool obeyed her in 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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    The male lead's contrasting explosive power is amazing. Jin Duqiu, who is usually timid and prone to crying, instantly becomes strong and protects Lou Jiyue when she is attacked by slave traders. He firmly stops others from attacking her, saying one word at a time. The prince's hidden strength is reserved for the moment he protects her. The contrasting character is more interesting the more you watch it. I recommend it to everyone.

33. 83 断 Duan Ruoshui 断若水 Xiao Xi and the Cat小汐和猫Ancient Romance89k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Historical Romance] [Good-for-Nothing System] [Not a Power Fantasy] [Free-spirited Male Lead x Clearheaded, Independent Female Lead] Yin Ruo transmigrated into a book for the eighth time. This time, due to a twist of fate, the System gave her not a shred of memory and left her with just one main quest: survive. When Yin Ruo opened her eyes, she found herself lying among a pile of corpses. What a disastrous start! Pursuers were hot on her heels, and bodies littered t 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is quite good, and it's very sweet.

34. 84 禾 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 82Reads—Score538Shelves

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    I really like political intrigue stories with intelligent female leads.

35. 85 妩 A Shadow Without a Trace 妩影妩踪 Mumu Writes at Leisure木木等闲写Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, soul transmigration, substitute romance, two first loves, a general who takes what he wants, obsessive male lead, two men vying for one woman, tragic historical romance, court intrigue, household power struggles, a heroine who saves herself, legitimate daughter, playing the fool to fool the tiger, careful planning at every turn] One night as husband and wife, half a lifetime of old dreams. Deep in Shen Lingwu's heart was Xie Zhilan, the gentle and refined young man she once lov 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern woman transmigrates into the body of a merchant's daughter, deeply in love with a gentle scholar, hoping to spend her life with him after her coming-of-age ceremony. However, a cold-faced general, drawn by her striking resemblance to a deceased friend, forcibly betroths her as a concubine. He uses his power to imprison her, obsessively harassing her nightly. She feigns compliance while secretly plotting her escape, creating a heart-wrenching and agonizing love story.

36. 86 老 Honey, Open the Door. It's Your Husband 老婆开门，我是老公呀 Chen Wanquan陈万全Modern Romance747k WordsOngoing [GB stories + one-on-one happy ending + both leads’ first and only love + collection] Hey, everyone, come gather round and dig in!!!! 1. A gentle older girlfriend who’s a total puppy for her girl 2. A cool, frail Buddhist monk and a woman general 3. Hugs for an insecure deskmate 4. A domineering sweetheart and her long-haired beauty of a wife 5. Transported into an ABO world, I marry a delicious, sweet Omega as my wife 6. A horror writer meets her thousand-year-old wandering ghost husband 7. Th 1.3kReads—Score120Shelves

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    The border general is incredibly adept at hiding her true feelings! Her injuries had long since healed, but she lied, claiming Chen Chu had been gentle, and insisted he change her bandages. In truth, she was yearning for the feel of his fingertips on her skin. Seeing his furrowed brow and earnest concern for her, the aloof Buddhist monk's true nature crumbled. The weight of national responsibility and personal love intertwine in a subversive romance that is truly captivating.

37. 87 从 From Wandering Outcast to Empress of Great Yan 从流浪废女到大燕女帝 Pudding Slightly Sweet布丁微甜Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted From Exiled Outcast to Empress of Great Yan tells the story of Zhang Ruoxi, the legitimate daughter of her family, who is framed by her half-sister Zhou Xinyi and her fiancé Wu Haoxuan. Accused of disobeying her elders and theft, she is sentenced to exile. Along the way, she suffers humiliation at the hands of the guards and attacks by her enemies. On the brink of death, she activates a comeback System and gains the Eye of Truth and supplies for survival. Trapped in the Northern Wasteland exile 177Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like to watch the heroine struggle and gradually rise from the bottom to the top, you can read this book. I highly recommend it.

38. 88 青 A Promise in Blue Robes 青裳一诺 The King Is Thirteen大王十三岁Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted In their previous life, Qingshang (Heguan) and Duruo (Houpu) died together in a car accident, bound by death as they had been in life. In this life, Qingshang carries her memories of their past and journeys across mountains and rivers to reunite with him... But he no longer recognizes her, and love and resentment pull them in opposite directions... She practices medicine to save lives, solves one strange case after another, and uses her wisdom to stop a war between two nations and protect the pe 44Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    📿A promise that transcends two lifetimes, a heart-wrenching romance with a powerful aftertaste! "A Promise of Destiny" + "Love Suicide in a Past Life" + "High-IQ Crime Solving" + "Atmospheric Chinese Style" Two lovers perished in their past lives, promising to stay together. Reborn into a chaotic world, she fights with everything she has to reclaim her lost love. #DestinedHeartWrenchingRomance #RebirthAncientRomance #MedicalDetective #PatrioticRomance

39. 89 替 The Stand-In Bride Becomes a Princess: Prince Jing, Keep Your Affection Under Wraps 替嫁成妃：靖王宠妻请低调 Pure White Bauhinia纯白的紫荆花Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Palace Intrigue + Revenge + Substitute Bride + Marriage First, Love Later + The Husband's Long Road to Winning Her Back] A concubine-born daughter is forced to take another bride's place and marry a crippled prince. She thinks she's walked into a death trap, but who knew she had mastered both medicine and poison? Bullied by wicked servants and targeted by her legitimate elder sister as soon as she enters the household, Shen Zhiwei strikes back, dealing with the insolent serva 586Reads—Score104Shelves

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    The entire story features a clean, one-on-one ending for both protagonists. The female lead navigates the turbulent world, using her medical skills to protect herself and seek revenge, maintaining a serene and insightful nature. The powerful Prince Jing, trapped in royal intrigues, feigns disability and lies low for years, observing the court's turmoil with a cold eye, his heart pure and untouched by worldly affairs. The two test each other, redeem one another, and together unravel the court's conspiracies, slowly developing feelings for each other. Their love is gentle and enduring, with clean and devoted characters. Readers who enjoy slow-burn historical romance and strong, clean-living characters shouldn't miss this.

40. 90 好 As Though I Have Powerful Backing 好似有靠山 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + healing + age gap + coming-of-age + a touch of possessive romance] After both her parents died, Gu Xixi had no choice but to rely on her only remaining relative, her maternal uncle. Though he was ruthless and calculating, he did take reasonably good care of her. But could someone explain why this uncle of hers was getting stranger and stranger? Who was it that tore away the facade of family affection, wanting more? Who fell without realizing it? And who walked into the gate 218Reads—Score107Shelves

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    A cunning and scheming male lead, a wolf in sheep's clothing, and a naive and innocent female lead he raised, engage in a power struggle, a 1v1 relationship, a happy ending, a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario, and she runs away pregnant.

41. 91 我 My Husband Is a Deadly Agent 我的夫君是死士 Auntie Huang He黄鹤小姨Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Historical setting + tragic romance + winning her back + winning him back + humor with tearjerking moments No rebirth, no transmigration, no System, no face-slapping, no wicked female rival, and no intricately connected plot. Only ordinary people, as insignificant as ants, pursuing the simplest feelings and the freedom to live as they choose, just like you, me, and everyone else in real life. She is a lowly kitchen maid who has sunk into the mud. He is a cold, proud assassin trained to die for h 95Reads—Score234Shelves

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    She scrambled through the dog hole to escape, and when she looked up, she saw him watching the spectacle with his arms crossed.

42. 92 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 508Reads—Score107Shelves

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    Tags: [The Mad Princess: Rebirth and Counterattack - The Scheming Princess Manipulates the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs her romantic ties and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four male lovers and family from her previous life, gains the support of the court, helps the crown prince ascend the throne smoothly, fulfills the wishes of her husband, and uses his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the harem and the court. She single-handedly stirs up the political landscape. The aloof and powerful minister is impressed by her foresight and vision, abandoning his power to wait outside the princess's residence every day, wanting only to start over with her. #HighIQPowerIntrigueFemaleLeader #PalaceIntrigue

43. 93 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 135Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 流 After Being Exiled, a Down-and-Out War God Was Taken in by a Farm Girl 流放后，落魄战神被农家女捡回家 A Bowl of Big Sweet Potato, Please来一碗大番薯Ancient Romance343k WordsOngoing Her miracle-doctor grandfather suddenly dies, her fiancé coldly breaks off their engagement, and her scumbag father lets her stepmother hire assassins to kill her. Overnight, Su Tang, the Hou Manor’s once-untouchable legitimate daughter, tumbles into the mire. She becomes a stray dog hunted through the whole city. Cornered with nowhere left to run, she is saved when Huo Zheng, the God of War, cuts down an assassin with a single stroke and tosses her a silver ingot. Three years later, amid snowst 7.9kReads6.9Score682Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing, and the romance is so sweet!

45. 95 从 From Merchant's Daughter to the Most Powerful Minister 从商贾女到第一权臣 Bright Full Moon清辉圆月Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Female-led power struggles + ensemble cast + nation-building and farming] Xie Zhao was born with memories from a new era. She had always felt that the world she lived in was unfair to women. She wanted to change it, but had no idea where to begin. Fortunately, she was born into a merchant family and never had to struggle to get by. By a twist of fate, she became a princess's study companion at the palace, where she met close friends and the love of her life. They enabled her to gradually influe 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It seems promising; it's a coming-of-age story, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the female lead develops.

46. 96 镇 The Grand General Is My Father, So I Do Whatever I Want 镇国将军是我爹，我横着走 Pu Xiaoli蒲小鲤Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted Women in this world each face their own constraints. With the new reforms, women can sit for the imperial examinations and reshape their era through the lives they choose to lead. Excerpt: “The Junzhu Zhaohua is of the Feng clan’s direct line, blessed by heaven. When she comes of age and marries, her consort must marry into the General’s household, and all their children must bear the Feng surname and carry on the Feng family line.” She will be the first woman in the history of Great Jing to 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is great! The female lead is born into power and influence, and later even attends court.

47. 97 全 My Whole Family Transmigrated: My System Can Only Buy Things from Home 全家穿越：我的系统只能买家里货 Listening to the Rain on the Bank伏岸听雨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Sweet Romance + Multiple Couples + Ensemble Cast + Lighthearted Fun] Both plot and everyday life are going strong. Light, funny, and heartwarming. There are couples! There will be a little rivalry for the heroine, but it ultimately ends in one-on-one romance. Expect an ancient-style domineering CEO, a refined villain, a yandere, unrequited love... but the final partner may not be the heroine. Cui Mingzhi transmigrates with her whole family to the Great Jing Dynasty, r 1.3kReads9.3Score145Shelves

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    If you prefer slow-paced, ancient Chinese farming romance novels, don't scroll past! The female protagonist is divorced with a child, and her entire family is transported to another world, only to be caught in a chaotic world of natural disasters upon arrival. Without any unexpected treasures, and limited to using only their family's resources, the family struggles to survive, gradually improving their lives, engaging in business, and developing their business. This story of ordinary people achieving success is incredibly relatable, and the overall style is light and heartwarming.

48. 98 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 10Reads—Score119Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel has me completely captivated! The Empress is the proudest woman in the Great Liang Dynasty, holding the highest position and born into a military family. She is fully aware of the Emperor's fickle heart and repeated lies. Yet, the responsibilities she bears leave her with no way out. I come to her side with memories of the story, desperately trying to redeem her, only to be met with the words, "Flowers bloom and fade in their own time," leaving me with overwhelming regret.

49. 99 安 An Lingrong: I Let You Be Reborn, and You Made an Elixir of Immortality? 安陵容：让你重生你却炼长生丹？ Ma Yonghe, Blind to All有眼无珠的马咏荷Ancient Romance705k WordsOngoing [Brilliant actress and powerful heroine VS selfish old emperor] An Lingrong is reborn and hopes to stay away from the palace, but she's forced to enter the imperial selection. She personally takes revenge on those who once bullied her. Meanwhile, the emperor, who once thought nothing of her, gradually develops genuine feelings for her as they navigate their false show of affection. In this life, she gains power, status, and favor, but what will she lose? A mystery lurks beneath the surface. Who 322Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, a fanfiction of "Empresses in the Palace," featuring An Lingrong's rebirth. The female lead is intelligent, calm, and resourceful; she's not driven by romance and doesn't suffer from a drop in intelligence.

50. 100 险 After Nearly Dying, I Become a Healer and Investigate the Truth 险死还生后，我化身医女查真相 Listening to Songs Beneath the Moon月下听歌Ancient Romance507k WordsOngoing Scheming Prince vs. Fallen Noblewoman, household intrigue and palace strife + historical romance + sweet indulgence + political scheming. A traditional historical romance with no rebirth and no transmigration. She is a noblewoman from a prestigious family, with a refined, beautiful appearance. But when her family falls into ruin, she becomes an orphan everyone can bully. A cruel servant pushes her off a cliff, and her fiance suddenly breaks off their engagement to marry her cousin. Then she 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check this out and see if the synopsis suits your taste. However, it's not finished yet, so you can go and judge it. It's a story of a cunning prince versus a fallen noblewoman, featuring palace intrigue, mutual attraction, sweet romance, redemption, and both characters being virgins. It's a traditional ancient Chinese romance with no rebirth, no time travel, and no cheat codes.

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