Selected Ancient Romance with Ratings Above 9 综评9分以上古言精选

1. 51 古 Daily Life of Farming and Raising Kids in an Ancient Mountain Home 古代山居种田养娃日常 Sui Yunxi随云溪Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Published. For details, follow the Weibo account @Jinjiang Sui Yunxi.] This novel is also known as Transmigrating to the End of a Dynasty and The Daily Struggles of Commoners in a Chaotic Era. It leans toward realism and features a small ensemble cast. Sang Luo transmigrated, starting out with a dilapidated thatched hut and two children so starved they looked like skin and bones. Being poor wasn’t scary, and being a wid 177.4kFavorites302.9kClicks/ch378.6kGifts

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   A female refugee and a commoner. A story about rising from seclusion in chaotic times, the writing is very realistic, and the characters are vivid. It's just a pity that the story doesn't include the events after they move to the capital. Highly recommended!

2. 52 带 Entering a Wuxia World with a Detective System 带着侦探系统穿武侠 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Life is full of surprises. Zhao Qingshou expected to work overtime after her promotion, but she never imagined that working too many hours would make her close her eyes and open them again on the other side of the transmigration threshold. After Zhao Qingshou struggled to adapt to the world she had transmigrated into and successfully awakened her golden finger (?), the Detective System, she learned something else: The world she had transmigrated into was one where martial arts experts existed 64.6kFavorites96.8kClicks/ch413.4kGifts

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   The author's names for the characters are completely gender-neutral... Furthermore, the female lead's cheat ability is only moderately powerful in the world she transmigrates to; all her achievements are basically due to her own abilities. This makes her character before transmigrating seem rather weak, which is the only inconsistency in the entire story. Overall, it's a very good story. Highly recommended!

3. 53 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.

4. 54 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 good. At first, I felt the pace was a bit slow, but it got better as it got into the main plot and became very enjoyable. The plot is quite interesting, but there are very few crematorium elements. Those who watch it expecting that might be a little disappointed.

5. 55 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!

6. 56 客 No Fighting in the Inn 客栈内禁止斗殴 Jin Que今却Romance872k WordsCompleted [Check out my upcoming story The First Immortal Sect. Please add it to your reading list!] Martial artists in the jianghu start fights over the slightest disagreement, often dragging in innocent civilians who can't fight back. The civilians either lose their money or their lives. Lu Jianwei only made a few sarcastic remarks, but the System bound her to it and transported her to ancient times, where she had to run an inn according to its rules. The inn's first rule is No fighting inside the inn. 139.8kFavorites251.7kClicks/ch398.6kGifts

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   The setting is novel within the realm of wuxia (martial arts) fiction, the characters are exceptionally well-developed, and the plot is extremely engaging. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read, easily ranking among the top wuxia novels I've ever read, and also one of the most heartwarming and classic. A true gem, highly recommended!

7. 57 嫁 After Marrying the Obsessive War God (Reborn) 嫁给偏执战神后（重生） Wu Fan妩梵Romance523k WordsCompleted [Advance notice: Historical romance, Raising You in My Arms. Blurb: Couple: Gentle Little Rabbit VS Cunning Big Bad Wolf (1) Ruan An was a renowned beauty and doctor from the surrounding villages. In her previous life, she saved countless people, but died beneath a rain of arrows without a peaceful end. It was the new emperor, who had seized the throne, who found her body and took off his dragon-patterned outer robe to cover it. The e 106.8kFavorites146.2kClicks/ch34.5kGifts

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   The plot is very memorable, and the male lead's family is extremely well-developed and possesses great personal charm. A gem of a series, highly recommended!

8. 58 揽 Gathering Fragrance 揽芳华 Qiao Family's Little Bridge乔家小桥Romance608k WordsCompleted [Now published and available on all major platforms.] Feng Jiayou, a fallen noblewoman from the capital, dreams of the future top official of the court. When she wakes, she discovers that he really exists, and is currently no more than a low-ranking clerk at the Court of Judicial Review. She decides to strike first and “kidnap” him to be her husband. Xie Lan, the young chief of one of the eighteen northern desert strongholds, assumes another identity and comes to the capital, where he goes und 103.7kFavorites131.1kClicks/ch63.8kGifts

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   A fallen noblewoman meets a lowly official. It contains elements of light martial arts and political intrigue, with a very smooth writing style and plot. A hidden gem of a story, hard to find a substitute for – highly recommended!

9. 59 穿 Transmigrated as the Crown Princess of a Fallen Kingdom 穿成亡国太子妃 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance696k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition has been retitled "The Phoenix Sets Sail"] One day, Qin Zheng, an engineer who worked on aid projects in Africa, transmigrated as the Crown Princess. She didn’t get a palace-intrigue script or even a chance to enjoy the Crown Princess’s luxurious life. Because the country had fallen. A eunuch held out a three-foot strip of white silk. “Your Highness, the city has fallen. Please die with dignity.” Qin Zheng: “...” What kind of opening was this? To avoid being force 375.7kFavorites657.7kClicks/ch282.1kGifts

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   A fallen noblewoman and a crown prince of a fallen kingdom. Overall, it's not bad. The plot is complete, the characters are vivid, and the helplessness of fate is vividly portrayed. However, I personally think the first half is better. The second half is relatively less exciting and tear-jerking, leaving a numb feeling.

10. 60 诏 The First Forensic Examiner of the Imperial Prison 诏狱第一仵作 Feng Jiuyou凤九幽Danmei (BL)1.8M WordsCompleted [Collecting Favorites for My Next Novel, The Chief Eunuch Graduates from Forensic Medicine] Forensic examiner Ye Baiting wakes up inside a book as a pampered young master, with a slim waist, delicate hands, and every luxury at his fingertips. Unfortunately, this young master has no mansion or warm bed, no crowd of servants, and, as the family member of a disgraced official, is dragged into the imperial prison. As he lies on the verge of death, his adopted older brother, whom he considered as clo 124.7kFavorites210.7kClicks/ch178kGifts

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    Overall, it's a good read, especially the crime-solving parts. The characters are also very vividly portrayed, comparable to ensemble dramas. However, from a personal perspective, I felt the main plot was stretched out a bit too long. By the end of the 1.8 Million-word run, I was getting a little tired of it. Also, the romance subplot, despite having a significant amount of screen time, somehow felt like it was just there as background, only getting a brief but dramatic appearance at the very end (in a melodramatic way).

11. 61 边 Cold Mountains by the Border [Farming] 边山寒[种田] English Cherry英桃Danmei (BL)945k WordsCompleted Next story: "Changxun Slope [Farming]". Feel free to visit my profile and add my other two farming novels to your reading list. Their synopses are too long to include here. Thank you. Li Qingwen transmigrated into another world in the body of a boy who had been mentally disabled since childhood. His family was large and their land was scarce, so he started thinking of ways to earn money and keep everyone fed. He made candy and came up with a sliding-block game... Then, by chance, he saw Jiang C 54.3kFavorites91.4kClicks/ch58.4kGifts

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    A commoner x an exiled convict. This story perfectly captures the thrill of farming, exploring mountains and seas, transforming a vast icy plain into a paradise. A treasure trove of stories where you can't find a substitute – highly recommended!

12. 62 娇 Delicate Maiden’s Spring Boudoir 娇娘春闺 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance691k WordsCompleted The madam of the brothel was arrested for a crime, and A Jiao, who had not yet received any clients, was sent by the authorities back to her aunt's home. Sixteen-year-old A Jiao has a fair face and cherry-red lips. She can play the zither and sing, and she knows how to massage shoulders and backs. But because she drank a potion that made her infertile, no one wants her. The elderly Mrs. Zhao, who lives next door, grits her teeth and pays ten taels of silver to hire her as a concubine for the o 196.7kFavorites485.2kClicks/ch170.1kGifts

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    A commoner orphan girl meets a lowly county official. Her rise from a minor county official to the Minister of Justice is a novel and refreshing story—a gem that's hard to find a substitute for. Highly recommended!

13. 63 帝 The Emperor’s Spoils (Rebirth) 帝王的战利品（重生） Gray Valley灰谷Danmei (BL)544k WordsCompleted In her first life, she chose her childhood sweetheart, the passionate and forthright one she cherished most, and her life ended in failure. In her second life, she chose the lofty, aloof, and proud one she admired from afar, and it still ended in a Bad End. When Marquis Yun awoke from his long dream, he decided he wanted neither of them. His reborn childhood sweetheart and the one he admired from afar were both panicking. Marquis Yun focused on his career, working diligently to change the fate o 211.6kFavorites302.9kClicks/ch196.5kGifts

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    A pure-hearted young man meets a cold and aloof emperor. The three lifetimes of intertwined storylines are perfectly crafted, and the characters, from the main characters to the supporting roles, are all vividly portrayed. It's one of the best stories I've ever read in terms of character development, a true gem that's hard to find elsewhere. Highly recommended!

14. 64 美 The Beauty and the Horse Slave 美人与马奴 Mu Yao Rao木妖娆Romance448k WordsCompleted [Preorder: After Leaving My Ex-Husband] [Blurb for this completed story] Blurb: Yu Jiao had a dream that showed her the future. In the dream, the Yu family was framed. Overnight, their fortune was seized by others, and her father was imprisoned. Desperate to save him, she was forced to become the mistress of the scoundrel responsible. Later, the Prince of Huainan appeared in Huaizhou. Wanting to curry favor with the powerful, that scoundrel handed Yu Jiao over to the prince. But who could have 130.5kFavorites360.5kClicks/ch41.8kGifts

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    It's a great read, the premise is very engaging, a gem of a series, highly recommended!

15. 65 女 The Supporting Female Character Was Born Lucky 女配她天生好命 Agarwood in the Clouds沉云香Romance738k WordsCompleted Zhaozhao was kidnapped while admiring the lanterns. Before the kidnappers could sell Zhaozhao, the authorities caught them red-handed. Seeing the exquisitely pretty Zhaozhao with nowhere to go, Madam Lin, head of the Lin household, made the decision: What's one more mouth to feed? We'll raise him! Everyone in town said the Lin family were kindhearted people who spoiled their adopted daughter rotten. But they didn't know that the Lin family, who had been having a run of bad luck, began to prospe 126.1kFavorites394.7kClicks/ch144.8kGifts

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    Overall, it's not bad, but the female supporting character setting is somewhat of a waste.

16. 66 带 Entering a Game with Cheat Codes 带着作弊码穿游戏 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance837k WordsCompleted Meng Jintang transmigrates into the wuxia single-player game Jianghu Qingyun Road, which she bought only a few days ago. The moment she confirms her situation, Meng Jintang wants to close her eyes again and peacefully drift off. If she can’t go back to reality, she might as well daydream for a while. Although the road ahead is uncertain, Meng Jintang finds some comfort in the fact that her transmigration also came with the game’s System. Jianghu Qingyun Road is famous for its complicated control 103.1kFavorites204.5kClicks/ch223.6kGifts

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    This is a very good wuxia (martial arts) novel with a novel setting. I initially mistook it for a modern novel because of the cover and title, and it sat unused in my bookmarks… The author's writing is excellent, especially adept at capturing unique humor, so the overall style has both the free spirit of wuxia and a touch of wit. Combined with the fast-paced, enjoyable nature of the story, it doesn't feel stifling at all, making for a smooth reading experience. Overall, the first half is quite good, but it weakens a bit towards the end. This is mainly because, as an ensemble piece, many characters could have been further developed; more screen time or more side stories would have made it much better. The similar novel *No Fighting in the Inn* does this much better. Also, the romance is weak, almost nonexistent. Overall, however, it's still a very good alternative wuxia novel, a hidden gem, highly recommended!

17. 67 回 Back to My Husband's Youth 回到夫君少年时 The Gentleman Breaks a Branch其君折枝Romance892k WordsCompleted Princess Gu Wuyou of Leping and Duke of Wei Li Qinyuan spent their whole lives in perfect harmony. Her only regret before she died was meeting Li Qinyuan too late. Then, she was reborn and returned to the age of fifteen. Gu Wuyou was overjoyed and went to find Li Qinyuan, determined to meet him at the best time of her life this time around. But when she saw the young man leap down from a tree branch, grass between his lips and hands clasped behind his head, he looked down at her with his phoeni 81.9kFavorites241.4kClicks/ch36.8kGifts

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    Overall, it's a good read, especially the beginning and the end, which are well-paced. However, the middle part gets a bit draggy. It's not that I have a problem with the daily sweet scenes, but releasing several chapters of daily sweet moments without any plot development is a bit too much and can get tiring after a while.

18. 68 嫁 Marrying a County Magistrate 嫁千户 White Deer Calls It Frost白鹿谓霜Romance484k WordsCompleted [Female Lead's Story] At first, Jiang Zhizhi married Lu Zheng simply to stay alive. In these chaotic times, human life was worth less than grass. Unfortunately, Jiang Zhizhi had a face that could captivate the soul, a sweet, delicate voice, and a slender, supple waist. Wherever she went, she was liable to be seized by someone powerful. After a wicked local official set his sights on her, Jiang Zhizhi went to her neighbor Lu Zheng's home, carrying a little basket. She clutched his sleeve with a 47.2kFavorites128.9kClicks/ch11.7kGifts

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    A fake heiress x a military family's son. The male and female protagonists rise from humble military families to become the founding emperor and empress. The characters are incredibly charismatic, the female protagonist has a minor advantage, and the male protagonist's military campaigns and political maneuvering are exceptionally well-written. A gem of a series, highly recommended!

19. 69 流 Three Thousand Miles into Exile 流放三千里 Mu Junian慕君年Danmei (BL)728k WordsCompleted The author’s next novel in the same conquest-of-the-world series, Where Will You Return, is available to pre-save. Visit the author’s page for a quick link. Liu Zhan’s blurb: Exiled three thousand miles from home from the start, with two thatched huts and a family full of young and old to care for. And the woman he likes? He still has to win her over. Liu Zhan refuses to believe fate is fixed! In this dynasty, people are divided into ranks, and the upper-class clans can decide whether commoners 52.6kFavorites59.2kClicks/ch48.1kGifts

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    Hmm, this is a bit hard to review. Overall, it's a good read with a coherent plot, moderate pacing, and no dull moments. The story and characters are well-developed, making it a pretty good "feel-good" read. However, there are also some obvious flaws. Both male leads are portrayed as warlords in chaotic times with relatively low moral standards. In addition, both the male leads' personalities and the overall writing style have a strong male-oriented feel, which might make some people uncomfortable.

20. 70 女 The Female Lead Ran Away from Her Wedding 女主她逃婚了 The Gentleman Breaks a Branch其君折枝Romance779k WordsCompleted A newly opened tavern stood on the frontier. Its beautiful owner was like a goddess, making the local young men compete for her affections in secret and in the open. Before they could decide who had won, however, a high-ranking official arrived from the capital. The official was powerful and peerlessly handsome. The tavern owner, who was always smiling, accidentally smashed the wine she'd spent three months brewing the moment she laid eyes on him. [Heroine's Story] Gu Youning was the legitimate 36.2kFavorites74.4kClicks/ch16kGifts

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    It's a good watch; the characters are very vivid, and the pacing of the plot is excellent. The only thing I'm not satisfied with is that the emperor deserved a worse ending.

21. 71 三 Sanlang Comes to Propose Today (Reborn) 三郎今天来下聘（重生） Above the Azure Clouds青云上Romance988k WordsCompleted This novel was selected as an Outstanding Historical Romance in the Jinjiang Annual Awards. Please add my other novel, The Pretty Village Flower and the Young Scholar, to your collection~ Liu Yuewei was reborn, and the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was her husband, Zheng Songxian, who had died in a fire while saving her in her previous life. The handsome fifteen-year-old had just returned after placing first in the county examination. Dressed in 29.3kFavorites83.4kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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    A girl from a modest family meets the son of a scholarly family. A family from a long-standing friendship in a county town rises to prominence through the imperial examinations. The characters are vivid, and the plot is very engaging. Highly recommended!

22. 72 长 The Most Beautiful Woman in Chang’an 长安第一美人 Overactive Tear Ducts发达的泪腺Romance496k WordsCompleted [Next book: From Richest Man to Chief Minister] The Yunyang Marquis's Residence incurred the emperor's wrath, and overnight the family was stripped of its title and property. With no other choice, the pampered Third Miss Shen opened a cosmetics shop in Chang'an. Once Chang'an's most beautiful woman, she became a delicate flower anyone could pluck at will. One day, Lu Yanshi, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo, happened to pass by her Hundred Fragrances Pavilion 345.8kFavorites659.7kClicks/ch228.1kGifts

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    It's good, though the second male lead is a bit of a pity.

23. 73 山 A Nightless Day in the Realm [Transmigration] 山河不夜天[穿越] Mo Chenhuan莫晨欢Danmei (BL)668k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, Tang Shen initially wanted to run a small business, support his family, and enjoy a comfortable life for the rest of his days. But caution can keep you safe, not give your life meaning, and it cannot save the people. If he wanted to grow his business and make sure more people had food to eat, he would have to become an official, and a high-ranking one at that. Tang Shen: I have a dream… Wang Zhen: Hmm? Tang Shen: I have a dream. In it, there is a city tha 350.1kFavorites560.3kClicks/ch364.2kGifts

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    A farmer's son and a noble family's son. The writing is quite good, ranking among the top in the imperial examination and infrastructure novels I've read. The main plot's conflicts and contradictions are also very profound and memorable. Although there are obvious weaknesses in the romance and the male lead's personal political maneuvering, these flaws do not detract from the overall quality. A gem of a novel series, highly recommended!

24. 74 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!

25. 75 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.

26. 76 痞 The Rogue Husband 痞子相公 Sunflower Seeds and Tea瓜子和茶Romance492k WordsCompleted At the Jin Prince's residence's lotus-viewing banquet, Zhao Yu somehow fell from a rockery. She would have lost her life if not for a servant of the prince's household, who risked his own life to save her. But the Zhao family upheld its rules of propriety so strictly that they forced her to take her own life for having "lost her chastity." At the moment she resigned herself to death, a pale hand firmly seized the blade in her grasp. Bright red blood dripped onto her heart, drop by drop. The serv 24.4kFavorites90.2kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    A fallen noblewoman meets a rogue servant. Her unconventional path leads her from a servant in a royal household to a first-rank duke.

27. 77 我 I've Always Been This Lucky 我就是这般好命 Southern Island Cherry南岛樱桃Romance623k WordsCompleted The man I had my eye on got together with my cousin. No big deal. I can find someone else. My blind date passed the imperial examination and became a juren, but his mother turned on me. No big deal. The young troublemaker of the Xie family, who's had a crush on me, just came to propose. After a whole lot of twists and turns, I became the Third Young Madam of the Xie family. I was about to reach the peak of my life and enjoy a comfortable, luxurious existence when a thunderbolt came out of nowhe 19.6kFavorites94.7kClicks/ch18.9kGifts

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    Overall, it's pretty good. The plot is memorable, and the setting is quite interesting.

28. 78 旺 A Wife Who Brings Good Fortune 旺夫命 Southern Island Cherry南岛樱桃Romance910k WordsCompleted Wei Sanlang is talented and well-read, but cursed with bad luck. After years of hard study, he always suffers a setback right before an exam. The time before last, he burned with fever until he was delirious. Last time, someone knocked him down and injured his arm before he even reached the exam hall. Wei’s mother had planned to wait until he passed the county-level exam before finding him a wife from the city, but Wei Sanlang fell for Jiang Mi from the neighboring village at first sight. Jiang 128.1kFavorites393.3kClicks/ch297kGifts

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    A commoner woman and a poor scholar. Focusing on the imperial examination system, it's old-fashioned but a classic. Highly recommended!

29. 79 皇 The Princess Consort’s Struggles 皇子妃奋斗史 Beautiful Trees Become a Forest秀木成林Romance675k WordsCompleted [Shao Qing's Story] If you transmigrate into the body of a prince's consort, shouldn't you be living in luxury, with servants at your beck and call? But in reality, she became a prince's consort only to find that her husband had just lost the succession struggle. They were now on the road to exile, two thousand li southwest, while the new emperor's men pursued them to eliminate every last threat. Her husband was poisoned and wo 90.6kFavorites293.2kClicks/ch67.8kGifts

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    A transmigrated female protagonist meets a fallen prince. The exiled prince, hiding his identity, rises from nothing to conquer the world. It's not bad; the descriptions are detailed and realistic, but the male protagonist and his maternal family are truly pitiful.

30. 80 山 Willow in the Mountains 山间柳 Yao Jin飖今Danmei (BL)405k WordsCompleted Liu Yongyan, a practitioner of Chinese medicine, transmigrates for no apparent reason after an accident. When he opens his eyes again, he has become a renowned physician in an unknown dynasty. Since he's here, he might as well make the best of it. Liu Yongyan has no interest in the powerful and influential. He only wants to hide away in the mountains, study medicine, and return to his old profession as a carefree doctor. But just after taking his first patient, he gets a bodyguard as payment. Li 13.8kFavorites43.9kClicks/ch9.8kGifts

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    This is fantastic! It's a truly authentic and quintessential loyal dog (or devoted lover) story, perfectly matching my taste. Although the plot is rather mundane and the writing style is quite slice-of-life, the romance is exceptionally well-written. The light martial arts elements add a unique flavor to the story. The only slight adjustment is that the epilogues interspersed throughout the main text sometimes make reading a bit disjointed. A gem of a story, highly recommended!

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