Historical Romance Collection 古言合辑

1. 1 守 Reborn After Being Widowed 守寡后我重生了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance731k WordsCompleted Before she became a widow, Huayang found fault with her husband in just about every way. She hated how he was always so stern, how he'd collapse onto the bed drenched in sweat, and, above all, how he could be so insatiable at certain times. But when he actually died and she became a widow, Huayang began to miss his good qualities one by one: the way he carried her steadily through a downpour, and the warmth of his chest, blazing like a fire on cold winter days. Reborn, Huayang decided to treat 561.4kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch1MGifts

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   When I was little, I didn't know any better and read pirated versions of the novel. Now that I'm all grown up, I'm back to pay the author! I really love the author's writing, and I also love the sparks between Hua Yang and Chen Jingzong. I'll read the novel for the rest of my life!

2. 2 嫁 Married in the Spring Light 嫁春光 Tao Suzi桃苏子Romance648k WordsCompleted Zhong Jiarou was born into a distinguished family. She was both talented and beautiful. She should have married into the imperial family, but her clan wanted no part in the struggle for the throne. So she was forced to marry Qi Yue, the youngest son of a newly risen family. The Qi family had been farmers for generations. After saving the emperor's life, they were ennobled and moved to the capital. Their manners had yet to catch up with their new status, and their nouveau riche behavior often ma 41.2kFavorites31.5kClicks/ch10.7kGifts

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   The male and female leads are in a very tense relationship, but it's a bit sad that neither of them speaks in the early and middle parts. However, the male lead is a great cook and dances wildly on my liking.

3. 3 贵 The Noble Consort Could Never Not Love Me 贵妃不可能不爱朕 Candy Year糖果年Romance497k WordsCompleted My next novel: “My Third Year as a Caged Bird.” The blurb is at the end. Love you! In the sixth year of Jingrui, the emperor issued an edict appointing Qian Jiawan, the legitimate daughter of Prince Yue, as his consort. In private, Qian Jiawan was seventy percent satisfied with the marriage. The title of Noble Consort was sufficiently prestigious; the empress dowager had died early, so there would be no mother-in-law; and the Grand Empress Dowager was a close friend of her grandmother's and dote 81kFavorites65.9kClicks/ch25.3kGifts

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   A pretty good arranged marriage that blossoms into love story; it's nice for killing time. It's sweet but doesn't have many dramatic ups and downs. The highlight is the adorable chestnut cat; who wouldn't want a chestnut cat? [Cat paw emoji]

4. 4 折 The Waist 折腰 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance675k WordsCompleted At first, the strategist of Marquis Yan Wei Shao advised him to marry the Qiao girl this way: “The Qiao family has held sway in Dongjun for three generations. Though now in decline, they have deep-rooted ties and influence, like a centipede that remains alive long after it dies. My lord strides like a dragon and a tiger, with the world in his grasp. Since the Qiao family seeks an alliance with you, why not take their daughter and make use of her?” Later, Wei Shao finally understood what it mean 579.8kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch293.9kGifts

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   After finishing the TV series, I rewatched it again, and I was filled with mixed feelings. I first watched it two years ago, and my feelings are very different now. But that's what good books are like; they can bring different feelings to people at different times. I wish Wei Shaomanman peace and happiness.

5. 5 古 A Hunter's Daily Life Providing for His Family in Ancient Times 古代猎户的养家日常 Not Going to Court Today今日不上朝Romance807k WordsCompleted [Our whole family starts preparing for the great escape two years early is ongoing. Come check it out.] Taohua had been through thick and thin with her mother, who had married three times, and made it to the age of sixteen. Then Auntie Wang, a woman from her village, came by to propose a match. The man was called Wei Dahu. He lived with only his father, who had a bad leg. There'd be no mother-in-law to boss her around, no younger siblings to cause a racket, and she could be mistress of the hous 60.7kFavorites126.9kClicks/ch67kGifts

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   It's fairly average, you could watch it smoothly, but there's just too much repetition in the descriptions. The male lead's tall stature is mentioned countless times, and the female lead's presence is also very weak later on. It's a real shame.

6. 6 宠21+ The Favored Consort 宠妃 Shang Lian上莲Romance615k WordsCompleted 28.8kFavorites37.6kClicks/ch23.5kGifts

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   At first, I thought the female lead would be going down a purely scheming path, but I didn't expect that later on, it was mostly the other guy who made the first move, and the female lead would just whine and whimper to counter it. After watching for a while, it really felt a bit too much. The female lead would whine and whimper whenever she saw the male lead, and she would cry every time she went to sleep. Also, the author's choice of words did feel a bit too much. For example, "that woman" appeared way too many times, which made it a bit jarring to watch. But the author's subtle hints of romance were really well done.

7. 7 残 The Disabled Prince Stood Up 残疾王爷站起来了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance696k WordsCompleted At the palace selection, the disabled Prince Hui looked utterly lifeless, and the young women avoided him like the plague. Only Yao Huang was intrigued, sneaking several glances at him. He was already in a wheelchair, so married life with him would surely be easy, right? Not long afterward, Prince Hui told his newlywed princess: “I receive five thousand in stipend and salary. Spend it as you please.” “I'll keep you company on the fifth and tenth days of each month. The rest of the time, we'll s 429.4kFavorites580.1kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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   Author, you really made me cry! It's been so long since I've read such a top-notch novel in every aspect. The writing is excellent, the plot flows smoothly, and the characters are fresh and well-developed. Every character feels like they're right in front of me. The emotional transformation between the male and female leads really touched me. The author's writing is skillful, and the simple descriptions make me feel like I'm right there in the story, bringing tears to my eyes. Highly recommended!

8. 8 娘21+ Her Majesty's Favor Never Wanes 娘娘她宠眷不衰 Fuzzy Rabbit茸兔Romance695k WordsCompleted 81.9kFavorites128.9kClicks/ch84kGifts

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   The ending seemed a little abrupt.

9. 9 满 The Max-Level Green Tea Becomes a Pitiful Little One 满级绿茶穿成小可怜 Spring Knife Cold春刀寒Romance425k WordsCompleted Lin Feilu was nicknamed the Green Tea Princess. The scheming queen of green tea, an Oscar-winning actress in the eyes of the public. She could act cute, throw punches, feign innocence, and play the pure, white lotus. In short, she was not a good person. Eventually, she paid for her actions: she died on her twenty-seventh birthday. As she lay dying, Lin Feilu reflected on her two decades of playing the green tea, and felt deep remorse and regret. She swore that if she got another life, she would 802kFavorites1.4MClicks/ch861.6kGifts

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   I've watched it twice already. Many scenes bring a smile to my face. The second male lead is a bit of a letdown, but I also really like the ending for the male and female leads.

10. 10 小 Little Cardamom 小豆蔻 More Than Just a Cabbage不止是颗菜Romance397k WordsCompleted [The new historical romance, A Phoenix in Another’s Nest, has begun.] At the Lantern Festival, the emperor and empress hosted a banquet in the imperial garden. Ostensibly, it was a celebration for the court and its sovereigns to enjoy together. In truth, Prince Dingbei was choosing his future princess consort. At the banquet, Yingying, daughter of the Marquis of Cheng’en, bowed and offered to perform A Misty River. When she finished, she added coyly, “This humble woman is unworthy of the honor. 575.8kFavorites791.9kClicks/ch199.8kGifts

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    Some scenes bring a smile to your face, and the supporting characters' storylines are also quite interesting.

11. 11 招 Summoning the Soul 招魂 Gardenia山栀子Romance580k WordsCompleted [The entire novel has been carefully revised. The revised version differs greatly from pirated copies. I’m not responsible for any pirated version.] -The fallen young lady of a noble family x the dead young general- From a carefree young noble to a traitorous court villain, Xu Hexue’s crimes were too numerous to recount. Even fifteen years after he had been sentenced and put to death, people in the streets and markets of Great Qi still spoke of his past and spat on his wicked deeds. Ni Su neve 412kFavorites448.7kClicks/ch293.6kGifts

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    A truly excellent article!

12. 12 重 Reborn as a Noblewoman 重生之贵妇 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance757k WordsCompleted [The print edition, The Luan and the Phoenix in Harmony, is available in three volumes.] Everyone said Yin Hui was destined for a life as a noblewoman, and she did indeed marry into the Prince of Yan’s household, becoming the wife of a royal grandson. But her husband came and went at all hours and rarely said anything affectionate to her. Yin Hui tried every way she could to warm his heart, only for him to bring home a widowed cousin he wanted to look after. Yin Hui: No way! Her husband: Go to s 384.3kFavorites791.9kClicks/ch563.5kGifts

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    It's a story about mundane, everyday life, yet it's still quite interesting, making it a great read to pass the time. Each character is vividly portrayed and well-developed. It's perfect for rereading when you're looking for something to read.

13. 13 逢 Meeting You 逢君 Xi Yun希昀Romance586k WordsCompleted Complete. [Arranged marriage, love after marriage, and satisfying face-slapping] Genres: romance, mystery, political intrigue, and more. Xu Yunqi attends a palace banquet and, through a twist of fate, is betrothed by the drunk emperor to Pei Muheng, the capital's most eligible young gentleman. Everyone says Xu Yunqi has struck it lucky, managing to marry such a wealthy and desirable husband. Even the entire Xu family thinks so. Only after the wedding does she learn that Pei Muheng has a childh 298.7kFavorites445.7kClicks/ch131.3kGifts

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    It was pretty good, but I had to stop watching it for a while in the middle and finish watching it later.

14. 14 闺 The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] 闺中绣 Xi Yun希昀Romance725k WordsCompleted [The second volume of the print edition goes on preorder at 20:00 on December 6. Feel free to follow it if you’re interested!] In her previous life, Xie Yunchu followed every rule. She observed the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, cared for her husband, and dutifully served her parents-in-law. One day, after organizing her mother-in-law’s birthday banquet, she caught a chill. Years of exhaustion finally caught up with her, and she collapsed. The doctor said she had less than six months to live 241.4kFavorites464.5kClicks/ch196.1kGifts

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    The author is very good at depicting the changes in the characters' emotions!

15. 15 国 National Beauty 国色生香 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance821k WordsCompleted Song Jianing is gorgeous and alluring. After her mother remarries, she moves into the Duke’s estate. She tries her best to be proper, but her domineering stepbrother still sets his sights on her. Her heart pounding, Song Jianing secretly slips Zhao Heng a piece of candy. “I’ll be good to you, so you have to stand up for me in the future.” Zhao Heng does just that, and together they share a life of splendor and beauty. Reading notes: 1. The heroine is reborn. The hero stutters, but he will recov 235.9kFavorites839.1kClicks/ch242.9kGifts

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    The second male lead is so annoying, he's really infuriating.

16. 16 东 Fortune in the Eastern Palace 东宫有福 Feast of Masks假面的盛宴Romance868k WordsCompleted Fu'er entered the palace at six, planning to keep her head down in the Imperial Food Bureau until she turned twenty-five, then leave the palace. But instead, she was selected to serve as the Crown Prince's bedchamber attendant and guide him in matters of intimacy. The palace maids all said, “Fu'er is about to soar to the top!” Fu'er really did soar to the top, but only a few days later, a rebellious prince seized th 125.7kFavorites219.8kClicks/ch101.4kGifts

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    The story is rich and engaging, and the characters are vivid and relatable.

17. 17 贵 The Noble Consort Rises to the Top 贵妃娘娘一路高升 Stars In The House屋里的星星Romance583k WordsCompleted [Completed. You can add my next book, The Empress Is Always Frail and Sickly, to your collection] In the third year of Hanyu, the Emperor held a selection of consorts. Gu Han, the legitimate daughter of the Rongyang Marquis's household, entered the palace by imperial decree. In three years, she rose from the rank of Talented Lady to Noble Consort, and ensured the Emperor's favor never waned. Gu Han knew what she wanted: wealth and status, and a flourishing family. When new consorts entered the 121.2kFavorites222.7kClicks/ch108.9kGifts

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    It's a genuine palace intrigue novel, and the romance is portrayed very reasonably without feeling inexplicable. I also admire the female lead's calmness, self-confidence, and determination to seek revenge.

18. 18 三 Spring Waters of Thirty-Six Ponds 三十六陂春水 Yi Ran衣冉Romance511k WordsCompleted [My next novel, When Spring Floods the River, is now underway. You’re welcome to check it out.] Zhu Yanting was the only daughter of the famed Princess Zhanghua, born to a distinguished family and raised to be proud and pampered. She had been groomed to become empress since childhood, envied by every young woman and admired by all. … But after her mother passed away, her fortunes took a sharp turn for the worse. She had no one to rely on at home, and her cousin, the emperor, kept trying to break 120.6kFavorites178.7kClicks/ch62.6kGifts

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    I really enjoyed the scenes between the male and female leads.

19. 19 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Cramming Machine 我的竹马是卷王 Mu Ruchu慕如初Romance583k WordsCompleted (A laid-back beauty x the ultimate overachiever) In her previous life, Su Wan pushed herself relentlessly through graduate school and civil-service exams, only to drop dead from exhaustion. After being reborn in ancient times, she found that people there were just as competitive. Her eldest sister was famed throughout the capital for her literary talent, her second sister had peerless medical skills, and her third sister’s paintings were adored by countless literati. Su Wan: Forget it. I’m giv 111.2kFavorites237.9kClicks/ch35.7kGifts

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    It's a great ensemble piece; every character is vivid and well-developed!

20. 20 清 Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty: The Empress’s Leisurely Daily Life 清穿之娘娘悠闲日常 Yingzhou Jade Feather瀛洲玉羽Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Han transmigrates into the body of a lowly palace maid in Emperor Kangxi's harem, where life is incredibly difficult. Lying flat won't turn you into a salted fish. It'll only turn you into a dead fish. Shen Han has no choice but to pull herself together. She has to stay alive! A Handbook for Surviving the Harem Core principle: The truly effective way to win favor has never been to fixate on the women and fight them for power. The emperor is the only target worth pursuing. Overall strategy: 70.5kFavorites144.4kClicks/ch101.2kGifts

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    A great article that I would read twice.

21. 21 固 Princess Gurun Chunxi 固伦纯禧公主 Embrace the Carp抱鲤Romance357k WordsCompleted The companion story, "Princess Gurun Chunke," is complete! The eldest princess, who spends her days praying to Buddha and eating vegetarian food, has been betrothed to a Mongolian man. Word has it that this Mongolian man is fierce and brutish, rough and wild. The eldest princess's heart turned cold. Before her wedding, she had three precious things prepared. First, a strip of white cloth to blindfold herself. Whether the Mongolian man was slaughtering people or sheep, she would be spared the s 51.3kFavorites137.8kClicks/ch12.3kGifts

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    I thought it was good the first time I read it, but for some reason I couldn't get into it the second time.

22. 22 云 Splendor in the Cloud Mountains 云山琳琅 Green Medicine绿药Romance520k WordsCompleted [The married life of a lone-wolf general and a princess in distress] [A rugged, wolfish man x a whimpering little sweetheart] [A sweet romance that'll have you trembling] The delicate little princess was forced to marry a foreign general, Qi Shanlang. He lived among wolves and was bloodthirsty by nature, earning him the name Half-Wolf. Looking at the fearsome Wolf King, the little princess cowered in his bloodstained cloak. · Once, Shi Yunlin wanted nothing more than a gentle, refined husband. 48.1kFavorites64.9kClicks/ch25.8kGifts

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    X-tension is very strong.

23. 23 芳 The Fragrant Blossoms Chronicle 芳菲记 Mu Ruchu慕如初Romance320k WordsCompleted [Complete] Please add my next stories, "The Concubine's Daily Life of Giving Up" and "Little Nemesis," to your reading list. Sweet, soft girl x devoted, fatherly husband A Li was promised as a bride to the Prince Rui's household from the day she was born. When the heir to Prince Rui's household came to her first-birthday feast, he saw how adorable she was and begged his mother to take her as his future wife. The adults laughed, then actually 34.4kFavorites93.7kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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    It's alright, a sweet and smooth story.

24. 24 吻 Kissing My Childhood Sweetheart 吻青梅 Admire the Lamp慕灯Romance389k WordsCompleted [The farming novel Homegrown Sweet Peach is now available: rugged man x lovely young wife] When she was little, Jiang Ruyuan loved going to the General's residence across the street to play with Sheng Jing. Her favorite thing was watching him practice swordplay. Dressed in black, his blade flashing with cold light, the dashing young man always made her clap and cheer. Her mother teased her, "Since you like Brother Jing so much, how about marrying him when you grow up?" Jiang Ruyuan scrunched u 25.6kFavorites37.1kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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    A fairly standard childhood sweetheart story.

25. 25 穿 After Transmigrating as Zhang Jiuling's Wife, the Famous Tang Chancellor 穿成大唐名相张九龄正妻后 Reflected in the Moonlight映在月光里Romance434k WordsCompleted Pre-releases: After I Became the Adviser to My Commoner General Father and The Daily Management of the Duke's Mansion. Their blurbs are below. Blurb for this novel: Tan Zhaozhao transmigrated into the wife of Zhang Jiuling. Zhang Jiuling, a renowned Tang Dynasty statesman and poet, was exceptionally intelligent and had unmatched grace. After his death, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang always compared his new chancellors to him, asking, "Do they have Jiuling's eleganc 22.1kFavorites50.3kClicks/ch11.2kGifts

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    It's a very unique subject matter, but it's not really to my taste.

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