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1. 1 退 After the Engagement Was Broken, the Cold and Proud Heir Regretted It 退婚后，高冷世子后悔了 Fei Fei非非Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger. Pure historical romance. Reunion after years apart. The husband’s road to redemption. Rekindled romance. Not a strong female lead. ☛ The male lead is a deranged, perverted, thoroughly rotten schemer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He’s a real bastard early on. When the heroine stops loving him, he completely loses it, and after their positions are reversed, he becomes addicted to groveling at her feet.] He severed the red thread ti 28.2kReads7.2Score68914d adds

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   It's a bit like forceful acquisition, not the kind of love that's about to end from the start.

2. 2 脱 Unbridled 脱缰 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads] [Fake Death Story] [Manga Adaptation and Publishing Rights Signed; Print Edition Now Available] In Qi Zhen's eyes, Lin Shouyan is a silly little colt who has broken free of his reins, utterly sincere and devoted to him with all his heart. Qi Zhen falls for him quickly. But in Lin Shouyan's eyes, Qi Zhen is a fool playing the part Lin Shouyan made up for him, dragged down from his lofty pedestal and forced to teach himself, while Lin Shouyan has to personally teach his wife all 43.9kReads9.6Score6.2k14d adds

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   The stand-in (the person) is the previous stand-in.

3. 3 妹 Little Sister, You Can’t Handle This Crazy Man. Let Me Take Over 妹妹，这疯批你驾驭不了，换我来 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted Now published under the title Through the Years Like Jade, available on all platforms. The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Fei had transmigrated into the book as a scheming but hopelessly incompetent minor villainess. In the original story, the entire Jiang family was brutally killed. Even the old watchdog at the gate was spared nothing. And it was all thanks to Pei Jing, the power-mad, unhinged prince who held sway over the court. The System's task for her was simple: follow the original 51.1kReads9.1Score7k14d adds

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   Super good ancient Chinese novels

4. 4 被 After Her Thoughts Were Revealed, the Little Princess Became the Palace's Beloved 被读心声后，小公主成皇宫团宠啦 Little Fish Learns to Swim小鱼学游泳Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Family mind-reading + transmigrate into a book + gossip + beloved by the whole family + sweet romance] Shangguan Sui transmigrates into a book, becoming a little princess who is on the verge of dying from illness. The imperial physician says there's no cure. Shangguan Sui knows the plot, and panics! [Mother! This Imperial Physician Zhang is working for Consort Li! He deliberately misdiagnosed me and wants me dead!] Consort Chen: ?! She immediately replaces the physician and helps her daughter t 9.7kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
5. 5 我 The Paper Doll I Raised Became Emperor, and I Became the Only One He Dotes on in the Palace 我养的纸片人当了皇帝满宫我独宠 Plain Brocade and Jade Ornaments素锦璎珞Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because the book has just opened for reviews. It'll go up, so don't worry, dear readers.] [Mutual nurturing + System + one-on-one romance with both leads virgins + strong hero and strong heroine + devoted to each other] Chu Yanyan transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old palace maid, bringing along a phone with a “Prince-Raising Game” on it. The prince in the game lived worse than a servant. And as a little palace maid, her own life was bleak as well. Fortunately, the 1.8kReads8.8Score29314d adds
6. 6 我 I Lived from the Qin Dynasty's Rise to Its Fall 我从秦卒活到秦亡 Moon over Maple Bridge枫桥明月Historical191k WordsCompleted My name is Ji Hei, an ordinary Qin soldier. I was drafted at seventeen and lived to see the Qin Dynasty fall. I killed men from the Six States, built the Great Wall, buried Confucian scholars, helped carry Qin Shi Huang's coffin, and fought alongside Zhang Han. I thought I'd die on the battlefield, but I survived to the very end. Two thousand years later, an archaeological team unearthed my tomb at the foot of Mount Li. Three thousand bamboo slips recorded an empire's entire journey from its ris 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The dual-timeline narrative is absolutely brilliant! A modern archaeological team unveils bamboo slips, and ancient soldiers recount their experiences, bringing the heartbeats of two thousand years to life. There are no cheat codes, no time travel, just the blood and mud of a Qin crossbowman. This is true cutting-edge technological innovation—the power of reality.

7. 7 废 What Evil Could a Deposed Empress Have in Mind? She Just Wants to Rebel 废后能有什么坏心眼，想造反罢了 Apricot Wind, Peach Fish杏风桃鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dual rebirth + political intrigue + ensemble cast + powerful leads + character growth] In her previous life, Yun Tong died in the snow. Beside her lay the rival she had fought her whole life, and standing before her was the emperor she had protected all her life. The victor becomes king, the loser a criminal. Since she had chosen this path, she accepted its end. But natural disasters and calamities struck, the emperor was incompetent, corrupt officials held power, and the people could barely su 680Reads8.1Score10214d adds

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   Empress Yun Tong lost her little finger to frostbite while chopping wood. Once the woman who ruled the six palaces and wielded immense power over the court, she now silently leans against her nemesis, Consort Xiao, in the snow-covered cold palace. One is a deposed empress condemned as a "hen crowing at dawn," the other a withered, ghostly figure, the emperor's beloved "most beautiful woman." The frostbitten finger, the shattered finger bones, the vanishing of her former rival—this cannibalistic palace is slowly feeding on their flesh and blood. Yun Tong's life is a complete deception: her family sacrificed her, her husband used her and then discarded her. Consort Xiao, curled up on the steps, stares at the severed finger in the snow, finding it as glaring as a phoenix crown. When all glory has crumbled to dust, the only thing remaining is Yun Tong's unquenched hatred and clarity in her despair. She was once a pawn, an enemy, a prisoner—but now, she will become her own only sword and shield. Deep within the palace walls, the mournful cries of crows echoed; where the sparse paulownia trees had broken, a silent backlash was brewing.

8. 8 拒 She Refused to Be the Crown Prince's Concubine and Married into the Prince's Manor. Now He Regrets It 拒为东宫妾，嫁王府，太子悔晕 Le Zhizhi乐吱吱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Face-slapping * Punishing Scumbags * No Forgiveness * No Suffering in Silence * Two Strong Leads * Mutual Purity * Sweet Devotion Gu Xiyuan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang, had loved the Crown Prince for two years. To support his disaster-relief efforts, she donated two hundred thousand taels of silver. Yet the Crown Prince wanted her younger female cousin to become the future Crown Princess and, as though bestowing a favor, would only make her a side consort. Simply because 61.2kReads8.5Score29.2k14d adds

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   The supporting characters seem to have abnormal intelligence, but it's purely enjoyable.

9. 9 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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   In the capital, it was customary for aristocratic families to hold the "Twenty-Four Flower-Signing Banquets" during the period from Lesser Cold to Grain Rain, as preparations for the marriage of noble ladies. Let's see how the young ladies of the Lou family, returning to the capital for these grand banquets, stir up a storm in the city. Their mother—the legendary Second Madam Lou—had staked all her hopes and unfulfilled ambitions on her daughters' marriages, a lifetime of scheming and planning. The book, written in elegant language and meticulously crafted, unfolds a vivid picture of life from many years ago. Can you feel the tender emotions within?

10. 10 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    On her coming-of-age ceremony night, she secretly met with her beloved, only to be angrily rebuked for being "shameless"? Ji Rou'an, watching the man's mood shift like the flip of a book, felt so wronged that tears streamed down her face. Little did she know, the Huai Zhou she longed for was actually the Emperor Shao Chengmian! He was a ruthless and decisive emperor, yet he lowered his guard in her presence; she was a charming and cunning young lady from a noble family, who had the Emperor completely under her thumb. A decree bestowing upon her the title of Imperial Concubine descended from the heavens, leading to a series of misunderstandings. He, consumed by jealousy, questioned her about "climbing the social ladder," while she, with tearful eyes, accused him of "deceiving her feelings." Ji Qingyan led a group to catch her in the act of adultery, intending to kill her, but unexpectedly stumbled upon a shocking secret—the "adulterer" entangled with the Imperial Concubine was none other than the Emperor himself! He said, "The Empress is nothing, my heart belongs only to you," he made an exception for her by elevating the ceremony of bestowing upon her the title of Imperial Concubine, and he gently coaxed her to drink ginger soup. A royal favorite, a pampered concubine's coquettishness—this palace romance, which begins in secrecy and ends in deep affection, is so sweet it's almost sickening! Who could resist an emperor who spoils his delicate darling like a precious gem? Go for it!

11. 11 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    Pretending to be a couple, a thunderclap in silence

12. 12 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 450Reads8.9Score—14d adds
13. 13 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance699k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 377Reads8.5Score10314d adds

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    This book features a female marshal and a male strategist. Fifteen years ago, they faked their deaths and were separated; fifteen years later, their love remains unwavering. To bring peace to the world, they fearlessly brave the dangers of the martial world and use their wisdom to sweep away the darkness within the imperial court. They march hand in hand towards a brighter future! 👍👍👍👍

14. 14 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 72Reads—Score—14d adds

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15. 15 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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    These two are historical romance novels featuring strong female protagonists, with the themes of rebirth and revenge.

16. 16 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 87.6kReads9.5Score12k14d adds
17. 17 兽 The Beast World's Darling Phoenix 兽世娇凰 Mumu Qi沐沐柒Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyao is a workaholic in modern sales. After an accident, she transmigrates to the Kingdom of Shuobei and becomes the only daughter of Shen Ye, head of an imperial merchant family: a sickly girl doted on by everyone. Miraculously reborn, she is not only healthy, but also inherits her family’s vast fortune and lofty status. In this fictional ancient society, there is a third kind of being besides men and women: beastfolk. They possess some animal traits and instincts, yet can take human for 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How exactly did they become famous?

18. 18 今 The Little Fool Has Me Wrapped Around Their Finger Again Today 今天也被小傻子拿捏了 Mumu Qi沐沐柒Ancient Romance109k WordsCompleted [Tsundere, Slightly Rakeish, Spoiled Young Nobleman × Sweet, Adorable, Clingy Little Bunny] Pei Silan was born the most dazzling young rake in the imperial capital. Brilliant and talented, yet arrogant and overbearing, he once rescued Jiang Youning, the Empress Dowager’s adopted daughter, from drowning. Like a little bunny, the “little fool” clung to him, grinding his ink, cooking for him, sewing him sachets... She did whatever he asked and followed his every lead. But Pei Silan only thought of 49Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 被 After I Was Tied Up and Thrown Onto the Enemy’s Bed, the Enemy Crown Prince Had His Way with Me... 被缚敌塌后，敌国太子对我予取予求...... Mumu Qi沐沐柒Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted After I Was Tied to the Enemy's Bed, the Enemy Crown Prince Had His Way with Me… 258Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 小 The Regent Panics After the Little Princess Goes Everywhere in Search of a Lover... 小公主到处寻面首后，摄政王他慌了...... Mumu Qi沐沐柒Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted After the Little Princess Searches Everywhere for Male Consorts, the Regent Panics… 10Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 重 Reborn Before the Transmigrator: I Won Back My Ex-Husband 重生在穿越女之前抢回前夫 Golden Toad Lord金蟾君Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted [Farming + food + historical romance + rebirth + transmigration + mind reading] Lin Yuhe was reborn on the day her ex-husband married the woman he had always loved. She deeply regretted being so short-sighted in her previous life. She had divorced Xie Shuhuai and aborted his child, then agreed to marry a wicked man without seeing what he was really like. That scoundrel had already taken a mistress and had a child with her. He only married Lin Yuhe so she could take the blame and play the role of 12kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds

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    I've watched it twice.

22. 22 破 The Healer Assassin Who Shatters the Realm 破山河之杀手神医 Mo Xian7墨弦7Ancient Romance681k WordsOngoing She was an assassin, but once she took pity on her target and saved their life, the target gave her a life-changing opportunity... The abandoned legitimate daughter of the Xie family, an unknown enemy, a poisoned mother, a brother with an intellectual disability, and a Pingliang in constant turmoil... Even with everything stacked against her from the start, she carefully plots her way forward, winning her family a chance to survive and return to the capital, only to uncover the secrets of her ow 110Reads—Score814d adds

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