Second-Chance Romance After a Breakup [Historical Romance] 破镜重圆[古言]

1. 1 当 When the Armored General Moved the Emperor [Rebirth] 当年铁甲动帝王[重生] Bu Lianyi步帘衣Danmei (BL)641k WordsCompleted [My next novel will be a historical danmei: The Fake-Death Cat Returns. Blurb: Gu Lie conquered the realm, founded the Chu Dynasty, and ruled for fifty years. A wise ruler all his life, as he lay dying, he couldn’t stop thinking about General Di, whose stubbornness and decisiveness had always exasperated him. When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself facing the young Di Qiye, who has just joined the Chu army. Di Qiye turns and walks away. Th 166.5kFavorites206kClicks/ch173.9kGifts

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   It's amazing! It has the most delicate descriptions of romance in any novel I've ever read, and the political intrigue and war storylines are also well done. The romantic relationships of several supporting characters are also very vivid, and each of them could be the protagonist of a novel on their own. It's a treasure trove of novels that you can't find a substitute for. Highly recommended!

2. 2 千 The Heiress Becomes Queen 千金为后 Wu Ye Tan五叶昙Romance613k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ming Shu had her identity stolen and was cast out into the countryside. By mistake, she became the concubine of Prince Yan, Zhao Jingxuan. Her cousin stole her identity and enjoyed everything her mother had, while her uncle basked in the royal family's favor, trampling on her father's bones. By the time Prince Yan became the regent, wielding absolute power over the court, someone plotted to poison her so that her cousin coul 25.3kFavorites139.9kClicks/ch16.7kGifts

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   It's a good read. I like the female lead's personality. She'd rather go crazy and kill others than suffer internal strife, and she'll never leave any fig leaf behind. This kind of character is relatively rare. The whole story is not frustrating.

3. 3 重 The Reborn Crown Princess 重生太子妃 Stars In The House屋里的星星Romance408k WordsCompleted [Extras updating] [Main story complete. The next book, The Palace Maid Wants to Rise, is open for preorders.] The Crown Prince contracted smallpox, and the emperor ordered him moved out of the Eastern Palace. He ended up at the Minister's residence. Everyone was terrified of approaching Xie Yuzhao, except Jiang Yitang, who recklessly drew near him. Her birth mother had been lowborn, and when she died in a well, no one even bothered to ask about it. As Jiang Yitang trembled while cleaning the pox 23.5kFavorites47.8kClicks/ch11.3kGifts

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   Overall, it's a good read, with a great beginning and end. It gets a bit weak in the middle, but chapter 71 is truly amazing and really lifts up the pace and tone of the rest of the story. I'd give this chapter an extra star.

4. 4 撞 Banging My Head Against a Wall 撞南墙 Yue Jinan月今安Romance302k WordsCompleted When Shen Mingzhu was ten, her mother died. Her father wanted to remarry and treated her like a burden, dumping her at her maternal grandmother's home. Fortunately, her mother's cousin had been close to her mother and couldn't bear to leave her all alone, so she took her to the Xie family in the capital. The first time Shen Mingzhu set foot in the capital, beneath its glazed tiles and profusion of flowers, she saw her handsome, elegant cousin, Xie Qinglin. She stared at him in a daze, almost bel 26.1kFavorites40.1kClicks/ch1.7kGifts

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   Overall it's not bad, but Jiang Shaoan's ending wasn't explained clearly, which feels like a potential problem.

5. 5 夫 My Wife and I Aren't Close 夫人与我不熟 Noon Tea午时茶Romance296k WordsCompleted Xue Wanyu was married off to the Marquis of Zhenyuan's residence in the capital. On the third day after their wedding, the border was under threat, and her husband went to war without hesitation. Before leaving, he even took one of her undergarments. Three months passed without a word from him. The newlywed bride, far from home, was mistreated at the residence. Xue Wanyu refused to put up with it. She kept her pregnancy a secret, took her dowry, and left without looking back. After nine months 32.3kFavorites36.7kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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   Overall, it's a pretty good sweet treat with an interesting premise; worth checking out.

6. 6 与 Together with You 与君同 Words on the Wind风里话Romance445k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete. Let it pile up until it's ready to binge. The next story, Cloud Gazing, is available in my author profile.] Story blurb: In the fifth year of the Shuo Kang era, the Qi imperial house fell into decline, and warlords rose up everywhere. To win over Lin Ji, the Grand Minister of Works, whose power overshadowed the entire court, the Son of Heaven summoned his full sister, Princess Consort Sui Tang, back from her distant fief and bestowed her in marriage upon him. On th 45kFavorites43.1kClicks/ch21.2kGifts

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   It's a good read. The author's writing style has a classical feel but it's not difficult to read. It's a rare story where both the political intrigue and romance are well-developed, and the male and female leads are actually talking, so the plot doesn't rely on misunderstandings to drive it.

7. 7 皇 The Empress Wants to Get Married 皇后她想嫁人 Wu Ye Tan五叶昙Romance527k WordsCompleted Ruan Mi married Gu Yunxuan, the second son of the Nanyang Marquis household. But this second son was not only a good-for-nothing, Ruan Mi also discovered that he planned to demote her to concubine once he rose to prominence. Furious, Ruan Mi defied everyone's objections and insisted on divorcing him. But just three years after their divorce, Gu Yunxuan suddenly usurped the throne and became emperor! Ruan Mi's vision went dark. Would anyone dare mar 34.2kFavorites225.5kClicks/ch9.6kGifts

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   It's a good read; both the plot and the writing are excellent.

8. 8 被 After Falling for My Scheming Husband's Trap 被心机夫君套路后 Fenfen Heguang纷纷和光Romance221k WordsCompleted (This novel is complete. Upcoming novel: The Pearl in Her Palm.) The Prince of Mu had always insisted on becoming Ming Wan's sworn elder brother, but in the end, he used every means at his disposal to marry her. On their wedding night, Ming Wan's veil was lifted. Looking at the handsome man before her, she felt a little awkward, unsure whether to treat him as her husband or her sworn elder brother. He lifted her chin. The man, usually cold and ruthless, was always tender and affectionate with he 37.1kFavorites131.5kClicks/ch10.1kGifts

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   Overall, it's not bad; it's a sweet romance novel, but not very profound.

9. 9 我 I Refuse to Be a Concubine 我不做妾 Yudong榆冬Romance469k WordsCompleted This book has been published under the title "The Golden Record". Available on Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Dangdang, and other platforms. Shen Lan transmigrated into the body of a Yangzhou beauty, raised to be sold into a rich man’s household. With her cloudlike hair and peerless beauty, she deserved to be called the loveliest woman in Jiangnan. Because of her looks, she was to be sent to Pei Shen, the Imperial Salt Commissioner, as a concubine. Shen Lan refused to become a concubine and went t 190.6kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch135.1kGifts

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   It's a fantastic read, a true classic. Although the use of time travel twice caused some plot jumps, the writing focused on key moments, resulting in vividly and fully developed characters and storylines. Each character's personality and the reasons behind their traits are intricately linked. A gem of a series, highly recommended!

10. 10 瞒 I Had a Baby Behind the Chief Minister's Back 瞒着首辅生了崽 Bu Pei Nan不配南Romance546k WordsCompleted - The neighboring novel, I Picked Up a Prince for a Husband, is now being serialized - [Beautiful merchant woman who has a child and leaves the father behind x Ruthless Grand Secretary with power over the realm] Original title: Had a Baby Without Telling the Grand Secretary After Ruan Longling was dumped by her childhood sweetheart, Liu Chengji, who had passed the palace exam and placed third, because of her merchant background... She finally understood: in this world, the only things you can r 83.1kFavorites113kClicks/ch22.8kGifts

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    It's a good read with a captivating plot. The only flaw lies in the character development. Many characters, including the male and female leads, are well-developed, making it a solid ensemble piece. However, the issues with the female lead's sister and the male supporting character surnamed Wang feel forced, serving the main couple's romance without sufficient groundwork. This makes the character development and transformation, including their descent into darkness, seem somewhat abrupt. Nevertheless, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality. It's still a highly readable novel and I highly recommend it!

11. 11 相 As Cold as Ice 相敬如冰 Ning Ning宁寗Romance449k WordsCompleted (Chasing His Wife After Marriage, Driving the Cold and Composed Crown Prince to the Brink) As crown princess, Pei Yun believes she has done everything properly and can find no fault in her conduct. Yet in the thirteenth year of her marriage into the Eastern Palace, she falls into an icy lake and watches with her own eyes as her husband swims toward another woman. Suddenly, she feels 83.1kFavorites91.6kClicks/ch33.1kGifts

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    It's a good watch. The male and female leads, as well as all the supporting characters, are well-developed, and the plot is engaging. In the first half, the female lead might seem a bit too repressed, but that's just a matter of perspective. Once the entire plot unfolds later, things become clearer. The male and female leads truly share responsibility, which makes the warmth and relief after the resolution feel more real and profound. The only thing that left me a little uneasy was that the female lead was reborn after her father's death in battle. While I understand this is due to plot constraints—after all, if her father were still alive, her situation would be completely different—I felt a bit uneasy.

12. 12 吾 My Wife (Reborn) 吾妻（重生） Yan Jin岩谨Romance353k WordsCompleted Female lead's perspective Yun Chu, the daughter of a merchant, is blessed with beauty as flawless as ice and jade, with bright eyes and pearly teeth. After saving Pei Yuanxing, heir to the Marquis of Jin'an, she is left disabled. People sigh that the young lady will probably never marry into a good family. Yun Chu thinks so too, until someone from the marquis's residence arrives with a proposal. On their wedding night, candlelight flickers. Wearing a bright red bridal gown, Yun Chu sits on the 6.7kFavorites11.7kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    It's a good watch; the character development and plot are both excellent.

13. 13 重 Reborn, the Female Supporting Character Embraces Idleness 重生后女配咸鱼了 Leisurely Wanderer Returning Home归去闲人Romance225k WordsCompleted Completed novel: The Beloved Substitute Bride. A marriage first, love later, face-slapping, and irresistible romance. Come give it a try! Only when she died did Shen Kou learn that she was the scheming supporting villainess in a book. The heroine was the daughter of a duke's house, the pure white moonlight in Prince Mu Jiang Che's heart. After her family was convicted, she was banished to the frontier. Shen Kou took advantage of the opening, using her resemblance to the heroine to cling desp 14.9kFavorites38.2kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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    It's great! The writing and plot are both excellent.

14. 14 古 The Daily Struggles of a Married Couple in Ancient Times 古代夫妻奋斗日常 Sweet Rice Dumpling甜汤团Romance822k WordsCompleted [Complete] Next book: A Son-in-Law's Daily Struggle to Support His Family One-line summary: The rags-to-riches story of a married couple in ancient times. Yangzhou Prefecture, Qingshan County, Shenmu Town [Stall] unlocked Yangzhou Prefecture, Qingshan County [Ping'an Restaurant] unlocked Qingshan County [Frostflower Pavilion (Silk Flower Shop)] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Ping'an Tavern] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Frostflower Pavilion (Silk Flower Shop)] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Arom 19.8kFavorites52kClicks/ch8.2kGifts

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    A commoner girl x a loyal farmer. A story of rebirth and building wealth. The male lead is a loyal and family-oriented man, while the female lead has some flaws in her personality. After being reborn, she begins to truly accept the male lead and builds her wealth together. Overall, it's a pretty good story.

15. 15 将 The General's Concubine Is Reborn 将军的小妾重生了 A Light Boat Drifting at Dusk轻舟泛晚Romance271k WordsCompleted [Complete] Blurb: In her previous life, Xiang Tao was the concubine of Xia Yuan, the Great General Who Guards the Nation. Xia Yuan had been appointed a general at a young age and won countless battles. He was the dream man of every noblewoman in the capital. But just after she was brought into his household, Xia Yuan led his troops off to war. She caught only one distant glimpse o 6.3kFavorites19.5kClicks/ch1kGifts

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    It was good, and the plot left a deep impression.

16. 16 美 The Beloved Concubine 美妾 Moonlit Pearl月明珠Romance443k WordsCompleted Please add my next book, "Marrying Up into a Ducal Household", to your favorites The Hero's Story: Pei Yuanxun was a renowned general who put down rebellions in the Great Yong dynasty. He was tall, handsome, and imposing, yet past the age of twenty-five, he still hadn't taken a wife. He had only a beautiful concubine. Though the concubine was obedient and sweet, and inspired sympathy, her low status made her unfit to be the mistress of the general's household. The old madam took charge and 36.4kFavorites49.9kClicks/ch4.1kGifts

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    Overall, it's a good watch; the premise is engaging, and the plot is compelling.

17. 17 怜 A Lovable Beauty 怜娇色 A Tender Willow Branch一枝嫩柳Romance601k WordsCompleted [Substitute bride, earnest younger sister vs. aloof, abstinent powerful official] Ci Ning got married, wedding the man she had kept in her heart for decades, the man she had long yearned for. But the marriage was neither respectable nor dignified. It came about because of an unknown scheme. Ci Ning and Yan Yun had been intimate, and Yan Yun was supposed to be her elder sister's fiance. Her elder sister married another man on the same day as Ci Ning. Her sister's wedding was grand, with a genero 47.5kFavorites52.2kClicks/ch7.8kGifts

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    Overall it was alright, but it was a bit of a shame that the female lead never reunited with her biological father in the end.

18. 18 回 Back to Before My Husband Died in Battle 回到丈夫战死前 Mu Yao Rao木妖娆Romance439k WordsCompleted [New novel, My Ex-Wife After Transmigrating into the Exiled Male Lead's Story, now updating] When Weng Jingwu was sixteen, her father rescued Xie Jue, who had lost his memory. Xie Jue was handsome and distinguished. She fell for him at first sight. Her father doted on her and couldn't bear to see her marry someone she didn't love, so he used his debt of gratitude to force Xie Jue to marry her. But since their marriage had been forced, their relationship remained cold. Not long after they marr 102.7kFavorites211.8kClicks/ch32.1kGifts

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    It's a good watch. The beginning was a bit frustrating, but it gets better as it goes on.

19. 19 将 Has the General's Wife Divorced Him Yet? 将军夫人和离了吗 Mu Xiayi慕夏衣Romance447k WordsCompleted Xie Chengxuan wants to bring glory to his family, so he needs a clever, calm, and sensible wife. After looking around, he decides that the beautiful and sweet-natured A Xing is the best choice. Before their wedding, he and A Xing make a pact: neither of them will fall in love, and they will devote all their energy to advancing his career. But A Xing breaks her promise and falls in love with him against her will. From then on, he avoids her as if she were a poisonous snake. Reborn, A Xing smile 5.2kFavorites14.9kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    Overall it's alright, worth a look.

20. 20 侯 The Marchioness Is Reborn 侯夫人重生了 Yi Ji意己Romance462k WordsCompleted New novel: The Heartless Heir Finally Falls in Love. Marriage first, love later, with a male lead who's all bark and no bite, a face-slapping change of heart, and a chase to win his wife back. Blurb: Jiang Ruojin has been married to Wei Linqi for years, always walking on eggshells and striving to be the marquess's wife everyone expects her to be. Everyone says Jiang Ruojin is lucky. Wei Linqi, a man of noble birth, has stood by this woman from the frontier for all these years, and she's the onl 21.6kFavorites46kClicks/ch3.6kGifts

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    It's not bad. Although the male lead has some flaws, he's not hopelessly despicable, unlike some scumbag novels where the male lead's actions in the early stages are so awful that they're completely unforgivable.

21. 21 重 Reborn as the Emperor's White Moonlight 重生后成了皇帝的白月光 Duo Duo Yishan多多亦杉Romance404k WordsCompleted Jiang Mi was the empress dowager’s niece, a woman forced on the emperor. Even though she knew her imperial cousin didn’t like her, she entered his harem of her own accord. Sadly, despite all her efforts, she didn’t have a good ending. After being reborn, Jiang Mi came to her senses. Rather than waste her life on an uncaring emperor, she’d be better off marrying someone who treated her well. The Grand Secretary’s son was refined and courteous, the son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was das 305kFavorites656.9kClicks/ch128.9kGifts

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    The writing is very detailed and memorable; it's a classic gem of a novel, highly recommended!

22. 22 与 Everyday Life Reborn with My Ex-Husband 与前夫的重生日常 Mu Yao Rao木妖娆Romance533k WordsCompleted [This work has been revised. The official version is on Jinjiang; pirated copies may differ.] Blurb: Su Yun was an unremarkable concubine-born daughter. She only got to marry into the Marquis Zhong Yi household because someone plotted against the legitimate son. The heir, Gu Shi Xing, is handsome, proper, self-disciplined, and a stickler for rules. He won't tolerate even the tiniest flaw. He has always mistakenly believed Su Yun ruined her reputation just to marry into the Gu household, so aft 130.1kFavorites321.5kClicks/ch63kGifts

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    It's a good read; the scenes between the male and female leads are well-written.

23. 23 重 The Princess Consort Turned into a Lazybones After Being Reborn 重生后王妃咸鱼了 Xi Yun希昀Romance507k WordsCompleted (A companion novel to The Marriage, telling the story of Zhuang'er and the Chief Grand Secretary. They marry first and fall in love later. Complete, so feel free to start reading. Please visit my author page and add it to your collection.) In her previous life, Shen Zhuang'er married Zhu Qian, the seventh prince of the current dynasty. Zhu Qian was brilliant yet reserved, with an imposing presence, the dream husband of every young woman in the capital. Shen Zhuang'er gave him her whole heart. Sh 56.8kFavorites95.4kClicks/ch18.1kGifts

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    The plot and writing style are both good; it's worth reading!

24. 24 王 The Prince’s Beloved Concubine 王府宠妾 Feast of Masks假面的盛宴Romance924k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yaoniang was a favored concubine of Prince Jin, but she had barely enjoyed a few days of his affection before she died. Given another life, she decided to stay alive, do her job well, and stop dreaming of marrying into wealth and power. But to her surprise, the cold-faced Prince Jin, who had taken her to bed without ever saying a word of affection, came to her of his own accord. Everyone knew that Emperor Jin'an had a favored concubine. She had enjoyed his affection from 174kFavorites611kClicks/ch323kGifts

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    It's a great read with a memorable plot, an engaging setting, and excellent writing. It's a gem of a series and I highly recommend it!

25. 25 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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    Overall, the plot is quite good. The male lead is indeed a bit rough around the edges, so it's no wonder the female lead dislikes him.

26. 26 高 Marrying Up (Reborn) 高嫁（重生） Shen Qingli沈青鲤Romance270k WordsCompleted Xu Yan, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, is stunningly beautiful and peerless in looks. Talented in both letters and arms, he is brilliantly gifted, making countless noble young ladies fall for him. Yet Xu Yan marries the daughter of a sixth-rank official. The girl has limpid, autumn eyes and a naturally bewitching air. Whenever she walks beside Xu Yan, she clings to him all over. Such affected behavior is naturally looked down upon by the great noble families. Before long, rumors spread that she ha 9.2kFavorites23.2kClicks/ch1.3kGifts

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    It's a good read. Although the story is short, it's rich in plot and the characters are very vivid. The whole storyline is very complete. I think the son from the previous life should also be mentioned, as he was also a victim of the problems between his parents.

27. 27 他21+ His Secret Guard 他的暗卫 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 273kFavorites353.1kClicks/ch489.4kGifts

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    Qing Ge, Prince Ning, Bai Zhi, Xiahou Zhilan, Sheng Tu Ya Hui, the Crown Prince, Wan Zhao, Ye Min… every character is vividly portrayed, and the plot unfolds and connects smoothly. While the richly detailed lives of these characters are captivating, they also evoke a sense of heaviness and poignancy. In the main story, these individuals all meet tragic ends to some extent; fate leads a group of people who should have been kind and happy in different directions, even separating them by deep-seated hatred, leaving them with only emptiness afterward. A treasure trove of a novel series, highly recommended!

28. 28 谋21+ Scheming for Her 谋她 Zhu Zhu Ding猪猪丁Romance415k WordsCompleted 29kFavorites25.5kClicks/ch7.4kGifts

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    It's a great read. The length isn't too long, and the plot and details are concise yet never feel rushed; the pacing is very comfortable. The second male lead's family is exceptionally well-developed. A gem among books, highly recommended!

29. 29 嫁 Marrying into a Great Family 嫁高门 Su Mu Mu苏幕幕Romance533k WordsCompleted Lu Lin was a handsome young master of the Minister’s household, as graceful as a jade tree. He should have had a happy marriage, but on the year he came of age, a country girl showed up at his door with a token. Only then did his grandfather remember that he had once arranged a marriage for his grandson. At his grandfather’s instruction, Lu Lin married the country girl. He naturally didn’t like her. In fact, he loathed her, and after three years of marriage, there was no affection between them 131.8kFavorites147.4kClicks/ch63.8kGifts

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    It's a great read. The bittersweet relationship between the male and female leads is very well written, and the cremation scene is also very well done. It's a gem of a novel series, highly recommended!

30. 30 重 Reborn: The Whole Cast Gets Their Comeuppance 重生之全员火葬场 Da Ajia大阿嘉Romance326k WordsCompleted Blurb Hua Jin grew up doted on by her parents and elder brother. Her family was influential, and when she came of age, the emperor arranged her marriage to the crown prince, with the wedding set for spring. Her life, which seemed to have everything going for it, was shattered by the arrival of one person. More than a decade ago, Hua Se, the eldest daughter of the Hua family, was thought to 7.8kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch1.6kGifts

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    It's a great read, the cremation scene is very thorough, a gem of a series, highly recommended!

31. 31 惜 Cherishing the Years 惜华年 Su Qi苏其Romance446k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition now available, sold on Taobao and Pinduoduo] Blurb: Song Xian is a concubine-born daughter of a marquis's household who takes her late elder sister's place in an arranged marriage. Her husband is Wei Ling, the capital's youngest and most promising gentleman, a match everyone envies. Three years later, a divorce agreement leaves the whole city in shock. Only Song Xian knows that she is finally free. She no longer has to flatter and please him. The cold quilts, lonely p 57.8kFavorites105.6kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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    Overall, it's pretty good and worth a look.

32. 32 太 The Crown Prince's Daily Face-Slapping 太子打脸日常 Rise And Leap起跃Romance507k WordsCompleted The print edition has been retitled Spring Returns Late and will go on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on March 18, 2023. The first ten minutes come with a signed edition. For details, follow the Weibo account Jinjiang Qiyue. (A lot of readers have said the heroine's name is awkward to pronounce, so it can be changed to Jiang Zhao. The name in the text will remain unchanged for now.) Jiang Zhao had loved Crown Prince Chen Wen since childhood. For his sake, she turned herself into a scheming green tea, unt 211.4kFavorites529.7kClicks/ch54.3kGifts

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    It's a great read. The author's writing is excellent, the descriptions are very detailed, and the plot is intricately woven with no dull moments. It's a classic example of a "cremation scene" novel, a hidden gem of a series, highly recommended!

33. 33 江 Beauty of Jiangnan 江南美人 Mu Ruchu慕如初Romance550k WordsCompleted This novel is participating in the "Growth and Comeback" event. Reason for entering: Su Jinyan, a merchant's daughter, is married off by her family to a powerful aristocratic household in the capital. But her husband treats her coldly, and her in-laws look down on her. She doesn't wallow in self-pity. Instead, she understands her own heart and ambitions, and chooses to divorce him. After the divorce, Su Jinyan puts her intelligence to work in business. She opens shops, buys tea plantations, and 64.7kFavorites121.2kClicks/ch17kGifts

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    Everything else was fine, but the character of Song Dezhang was not well portrayed. In the beginning, he forced Miss Gao to marry him and sent someone to break Qiaoyue's leg in order to prevent the female lead from participating in the competition. However, these things were inexplicably defined as "minor grievances" later on, and the whitewashing was inexplicable.

34. 34 渣 The Scumbag Husband Is Reborn 渣夫重生了 Qin Huang秦皇Romance495k WordsCompleted The follow-up novel, The Abandoned Heir's Fiancée, is now underway. Shen Youyao, who was sick to death of blind dates, is transported into a novel about a reborn supporting female character and becomes the one who takes her place. The first thing the reborn woman does is divorce Du Zechen, who is about to become the discarded son of a wealthy family, and go find the poor boy who has a crush on her and will one day be worth tens of bill 24.2kFavorites132.2kClicks/ch17.8kGifts

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    It's a good watch, a relatively rare story about a prodigal son returning home, and the male and female leads are both very well-developed.

35. 35 偏 The Paranoid Emperor Regrets It [Reborn] 偏执帝王他后悔了[重生] Gu Xiaobai咕小白Danmei (BL)262k WordsCompleted Coming Soon: The Brooding Crown Prince Regrets It, The Unfeeling Immortal Venerable Regrets It [Reborn] Ning Xingzhi risked everything to put Nie Xuan on the throne. He alienated everyone for Nie Xuan, and even the smallest scrap of affection from him was enough to sustain Ning Xingzhi for ages. Ning Xingzhi thought that as long as he could be with Nie Xuan, he would want for nothing. That was, until a young guard named Wei Chong entered the palace. Those who spread rumors about Wei Chong were 15.3kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch4.1kGifts

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    Obsessive Emperor x Loyal General. Short and sweet, a perfect tragic ending, with just the right balance of angst and satisfaction. A gem of a series, highly recommended!

36. 36 她 She Came Back With Her Spirit Spring 她带着灵泉又穿回来了 Whispers in the Night夜不私语Romance219k WordsCompleted Chu Youyan transmigrated into a novel as a pampered young lady with a magical spring. Just as she was about to lead the whole village out of poverty and toward the peak of her life, she suddenly transmigrated back, magical spring and all. Chu Youyan looked at herself in the bronze mirror. She was only fourteen, still the frail, plump legitimate daughter of the Chu family. Soon, her fiance would publicly break off their engagement, and she would be made to replace her half-sister in a celebrator 3.3kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch898Gifts

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    Overall, it's a pretty good novel with a "golden finger" (immortal advantage) element; worth reading.

37. 37 重 After Being Reborn, the Marquis's Wife Starts Cutting Her Losses 重生后侯府夫人开始止损 Diligence Brings Good Fortune笃行有福Romance360k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lu Yiran was lowborn, yet she married the noble young master of a prestigious clan, the Empress's maternal uncle. One was the niece of a favored consort, the other the Empress's younger brother. Their status was worlds apart, and they belonged to opposing factions. After they married, she devoted herself to serving her husband and tirelessly te 5.6kFavorites12.8kClicks/ch449Gifts

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    It's a good read; the author's writing is very delicate, and the whole story unfolds in a captivating way that keeps the reader engaged.

38. 38 战 My Husband, Who Died in Battle, Has Returned (Both Reborn) 战死的前夫回来了（双重生） Er Dongji耳东霁Romance250k WordsCompleted [My next book, The Little Princess, launches November 29 at 9:00 p.m.] Because of an engagement arranged by their elders, Qin Shuning married Xu Zhanjing. After the wedding, Xu Zhanjing was constantly away fighting battles. They saw each other fewer than five times a year. Later, Xu Zhanjing died in service to his country. Qin Shuning spent the rest of her life a widow, and after her death all she received was a cold chastity archway. When she opened her eyes again, Qin Shuning had returned to 2.3kFavorites6.1kClicks/ch261Gifts

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    Overall, it's pretty good; the premise is quite interesting.

39. 39 归 The Swallow Returns 归燕 Orange and White橙与白Romance637k WordsCompleted Female Lead's Story: Her father placed among the successful candidates in both imperial examinations and serves as a Vice Minister in the Ministry of Rites. Her mother is the illegitimate daughter of a marquis. Though Yun Yiwan is not from one of the most distinguished families in the capital, a city full of powerful clans, she is certainly no commoner. As the legitimate daughter of the Yun family, she grew up wanting for nothing, with a comfortable and affluent life. But when her cousin Ying fr 32kFavorites59.5kClicks/ch12.4kGifts

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    It's a great read with a very memorable plot. The pacing of both the main storyline and the romance between the male and female leads is excellent. The supporting characters, including the male lead's mother, adoptive father, and the emperor, are also very vividly portrayed. It's my favorite book among all of this author's works. A treasure trove of a book, highly recommended!

40. 40 真 The True Heiress's Reborn Daily Life 真千金重生日常 Orange and White橙与白Romance651k WordsCompleted Su Yunyao was born into a princess's residence, but someone secretly switched her with another baby, and she was raised by a farming family. It wasn't until many years later that she was finally found. When a prince and the heir of a marquis's household both sought her hand, her mother married the fake heiress into the royal family and sent her to marry into the marquis's household. The marquis's household had strict rules. She often made mistakes and became the butt of many jokes. She even lost 31.9kFavorites91.5kClicks/ch9.6kGifts

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    Overall, it's a good watch, and the pacing of the plot is very comfortable.

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