Cool and Aloof Heroines in Historical Romance 清冷女主 古言

1. 1 缠21+ Entwined Dragon 缠珑 You Sijie尤四姐Romance295k WordsOngoing 39.9kFavorites45.4kClicks/ch28.7kGifts

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   The female lead is similar to Qing'er in that she is betrothed by the Dowager Consort. She politely declines the male lead's offer of a concubine but agrees to marry the second male lead. Both the female lead and the second male lead are the male lead's right-hand women. The male lead falls in love first, but is too proud to admit it and pretends to be magnanimous. Later, when he ascends the throne, he claims it's for the greater good, but in reality, he's like the Queen Mother of the West trying to stop the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl from getting together.

2. 2 兰 The Orchid May Wither, but Jade Will Not Break 兰摧不折玉 Pine Courtyard松庭Romance514k WordsCompleted [A sickly beauty who coughs blood into the wind x a fake wastrel, real-born hero] [Not a female-emperor story | Not a hard-core political intrigue story] When Xiao Jue first met Xie Lanshi, he thought this peerless beauty among the noblewomen of Danyang was someone any capable man would want to claim. After the two married, Xiao Jue realized that all the heroes under heaven thought the same way. - Born into the prestigious Xie clan of Danyang, a family of ministers for four generations, Xie 79.8kFavorites66.2kClicks/ch89.5kGifts

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   After disguising herself as a man, she returns as an unparalleled beauty. Her former classmate tries to take her away by force, but she ends up marrying a wolf cub.

3. 3 惟 Only the Marquis’s Wife 惟许侯夫人 Fa Cai法采Romance584k WordsCompleted [A Marriage Won by Scheming] [Complete] [This novel has been signed for publication. Follow Weibo and Xiaohongshu @Facai Bought a House on Jinjiang for updates] Du Lingjing dislikes the intrigues of the capital and has no desire to compete for a marriage into a powerful family. She was once engaged, but after her fiancé died of illness, she never thought of marrying again. The Marquis of Yongding, Lu Shenru, stands at the pinnacle of power in the capital, yet the position of his marchioness has 92.7kFavorites84.3kClicks/ch38.6kGifts

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   It's very good. I like the kind of gentle yet forceful acquisition that doesn't involve a complete breakdown in relations. The male lead is calm, reserved, and profound, with an irresistible gentleness. After the death of the female lead's father and lover, she dedicates herself to restoring books and collecting rare editions, remaining clear-headed and rational in the face of an arranged marriage.

4. 4 灭 After Destroying the Heavenly Dao, I Became My Archrival's Junior Sister 灭了天道后我成了死对头的师妹 Returning Mountain Jade归山玉Romance448k WordsCompleted Before Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, her talent for swordsmanship had swept the entire cultivation world. Then someone came out of nowhere and stunned the world with a single sword strike, taking away her title as the strongest swordsman. After Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, the person she wanted to kill was always protected by Yue Liangze, the greatest sword cultivator of the age. After she destroyed the Heavenly Dao, laid her regrets to rest, and left herself to die, she opened her e 480.3kFavorites513.2kClicks/ch265.8kGifts

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   Warm

5. 5 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 young general who died 15 years ago × a folk female doctor A lighting ceremony brought stars to the world, washing away the stain on the souls of 30,000 heroes on the battlefield. The male protagonist also uses superhuman powers to help the female protagonist seek justice for her brother, resulting in mutual redemption. Tomato has a free book called "Why Not Cross the River Together," which also features a male protagonist burdened with the stigma of treason.

6. 6 死 My Archrival Married Me After I Died 死后被宿敌强娶了 Yu He Shi余何适Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy about humans and ghosts, enemies-to-lovers, mutual redemption] Before her death, Shen Jinluan, Empress of the Great Wei, hated General Gu Xichao with all her heart. They had known each oth 32.8kFavorites35.9kClicks/ch15.9kGifts

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   Like "Moonlight Over a Thousand Miles," "Unawakened," "Qingyuntai," "Canglan Road," "Summoning the Soul," "Twelve Witches," and "Why Not Cross the River Together (Tomato)," these are all works of unjust accusations.

7. 7 十 The Twelve Witches 十二巫 Hua Qi画七Romance761k WordsCompleted During the Yongqing era, Su Lingxi did many shocking things. In the midst of war, she threw her support behind a frail young emperor and helped him take the throne. Then, amid political turmoil and a suffering realm, she imprisoned the emperor and installed an empress. She rose from Grand Secretary of the Cabinet to Imperial Tutor, excelling at both civil and military affairs and wielding power with ease. Those who didn’t know her origins cursed her behind her back, calling her rude and faithl 100.1kFavorites76.3kClicks/ch150.1kGifts

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   This author is a treasure in the fantasy genre; both the stories and the character development are incredibly solid. It gives the feeling of a female protagonist being stripped of her immortal bones and reduced to a mortal (with her memories fading), while an old friend descends to earth to find her.

8. 8 迫 Forcing Her to Marry Again 迫她二嫁 Xiu Xiuyan岫岫烟Romance728k WordsCompleted Core trope: coercive possession (a resilient beauty and a deranged crown prince) In the second month of spring, Lu Zhen, the eldest son of the Prince of Liang, returned to the capital after guarding the border. Among the crowd there to welcome him stood Shen Yuanjin, silent and still. The young woman before him had brows like verdant peaks and eyes as dark as lacquer, her beauty bright and peerless. She was the niece of a concubine in his father's household, who had come seeking refuge there. 50kFavorites37.6kClicks/ch12.1kGifts

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   The male lead fell in love but felt he could control it, so he let the female lead marry the second male lead, only to regret it later.

9. 9 换 The Phoenix Trades Nests 换巢鸾凤 More Than Just a Cabbage不止是颗菜Romance443k WordsOngoing Xue Zhu has spent three years in the palace without ever seeing the emperor, forgotten and confined in a remote, cold palace. The night she stepped out of the cold palace, the palace was filled with cries and clamor as the palace maids and eunuchs fled in panic. Beneath the blazing flames, a young general in bloodstained black armor reined in his horse. His features were handsome and proud. Looking down at the former imperial consort, dressed so lightly she seemed as if the wind could snap her 81.1kFavorites73.7kClicks/ch54.1kGifts

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   Former imperial concubine X the second son of the new emperor

10. 10 归 Returning Luan 归鸾 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Pirated copies contain many errors and omissions. Only the official version on Jinjiang is supported.] "Forget marrying your Prince Chen. How about you marry me instead?" "I want soldiers and power. Do you have either?" Ambitious beauty x country bumpkin who goes from loyal hound to mad dog 1v1, both leads are virgins, happy ending Reader notes: 1. Plot-heavy, with a slight ensemble cast. 2. A revenge and coming-of-age story. Slow burn, slow build. My next novel, Spring's End, is coming up 116.9kFavorites86.6kClicks/ch105.7kGifts

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    The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a peasant who later becomes a nobleman.

11. 11 琉21+ On the Glazed Steps 琉璃阶上 You Sijie尤四姐Romance520k WordsCompleted 92kFavorites142kClicks/ch64.6kGifts

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    The Revenge of a Cold-Hearted Palace Maid

12. 12 逐 Chasing the Phoenix 逐鸾 Lady Pizza匹萨娘子Romance457k WordsCompleted Unhinged, beautiful, strong, and tragic male lead X woman condemned by fate A competitive journey starring two unhinged characters * The Crown Prince plotted to usurp the throne, and on the day of his execution, snow fell thick and fast. The powerful Li clan was implicated, and the entire family was exiled to Mingyue Tower, a barren wasteland where not a blade of grass grew. The Li clan members wept bitterly and cursed the disgraced Crown Prince's family, who were traveling with them. Only Li Zh 88.3kFavorites96.6kClicks/ch22.2kGifts

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    Crazy X2

13. 13 临 The Linxian Decree 临羡令 Xian Ke弦珂Romance414k WordsCompleted [New novel "The Imperial Decree" is currently serializing | A scheming, unhinged princess x a roguish man of ambiguous morality, mutual manipulation. Don't miss it if this sounds like your thing.] Fu Xianhao was born into a prominent family. At the age of eleven, she was sent to serve as a hostage to the Empress, becoming her personal female attendant. From then on, everyone watched her every word and move. Every step she took was like walking on thin ice. One mistake would bring trouble not o 30.4kFavorites26.8kClicks/ch6.1kGifts

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    Female Official X Crown Prince

14. 14 情 A Beauty's Heart, Bought with Love 情赊美人心 Golden Fox Beneath the Moon月下金狐Romance346k WordsCompleted When he saw Tan Wanqing, the Chancellor's daughter, again, she was astride a pure-white Zhaoye steed. Her fingers were as pale as snow, and she looked aloof, pure, and untouchable. Beside her, his own shabby appearance left him rooted to the spot, unable to take a single step forward. For the first time, thirteen-year-old Xie Chengzu felt an indescribable mix of inferiority and hatred. She was cold-hearted, the very person who had harmed his mother and little brother, yet she could live in such 28.2kFavorites118.9kClicks/ch4kGifts

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    This was also a beloved historical romance novel back in the day. A border soldier and the daughter of a disgraced official.

15. 15 春 An Invitation on a Spring Night 春夜引 A Crane Beneath the Pines松下有鹤Romance517k WordsCompleted [With the beauty of Yiguang and Feiyan, and the wisdom of Wenjun and Huarui, she drove brothers to fight each other and ruler against subject, leaving all who saw her bewitched and utterly undone.] That was the verdict on Empress Chunyi in the unofficial histories. To Yu Qingyun, she had merely married three times, and each husband had been better than the last. 1. As the blurb says, the heroine marries three times. Although there is an endgame male lead, the first two husbands will also get pl 15.7kFavorites20.7kClicks/ch8.2kGifts

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    The beauty married three times

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