Historical Romance 古言

1. 1 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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   A vibrant princess vs. A prince forced to be vibrant In the end, the male protagonist's leg will recover.

2. 2 深 Hidden in Plain Sight 深藏不露 Retreating Halberd退戈Romance289k WordsCompleted Simplified Chinese edition available for preorder. One day, the refined and studious Fifth Young Master accidentally revealed his astonishing martial arts skills, able to hit a target a hundred paces away and unfathomably powerful. The Third Young Lady, raised on the frontier and never one to stand on ceremony, showed off her literary talent, holding her own in a debate against a crowd of scholars. Everyone was astonished to discover that these two had been hiding their t 238kFavorites541.4kClicks/ch178.1kGifts

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   The beginning was alright, but the later parts were just so-so. Personally, I think the female lead's mother's character wasn't well-developed.

3. 3 开 The Founding Emperor’s Little Princess 开国皇帝的小公主 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance586k WordsCompleted Qingyang is Emperor Xingwu's most treasured little princess, but lately she's been feeling rather troubled: Her three older brothers have angered their father again; The Left Chancellor actually badmouthed her at a palace banquet; And ever since she accidentally walked in on Zhang Su changing, he's been avoiding her for days. How annoying! She's only nine! She didn't even laugh at him! · Royal family slice-of-life, lighthearted tone. Intimate scenes only after the characters are adults. · Set 175.3kFavorites243.4kClicks/ch473.2kGifts

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   The emperor (the heroine's father) and the heroine share a mutual affection; the heroine deeply respects and admires her father, and he loves her dearly. The heroine is very capable, and her father is willing to pave the way for her to become the crown princess. The heroine's brothers are kind to their sister and acknowledge her abilities. Although the older sister is somewhat confused, she is also kind to her younger sister.

4. 4 我 I Am the Best 我乃翘楚 Butterfly Shadow Beneath the Moon月下蝶影Romance325k WordsCompleted A silver-tongued, freeloading father; a protective mother who never lets anyone get the better of her; an older brother cut from the same cloth as their father; and her, a beauty who's a little clever, but not very, and can't take hardship. People often lament that the Chengping Marquis household is loyal and virtuous from top to bottom, but the younger son's family is a bunch of eccentric misfits. Yun Qiya: Don't believe rumors or spread them. Every member of my family is a treasure. He was b 94.1kFavorites111.9kClicks/ch149.7kGifts

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   A super confident little sister, a beloved character in a family romance novel. The male protagonist has a tragic past, but his parents love him very much, despite having a hot-tempered and brainless younger brother. He will likely become emperor in the end.

5. 5 道 The Taoist Princess 道姑小王妃 Little Boat Afar小舟遥遥Romance587k WordsCompleted Yun Ran was a young Taoist nun. She spent her days growing vegetables, copying scriptures, and drawing talismans. Her life was peaceful and carefree. One day, dozens of ornate carriages stopped outside her shabby little temple. Yun Ran: A big customer! She gave the elegantly dressed woman at the front a sweet, professional smile. “Madam, would you like to buy a talisman? They're great for keeping you safe and protecting your home. Buy three and I'll throw in a longevity charm!” The woman in fine 86.8kFavorites86.2kClicks/ch56.6kGifts

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   The male protagonist has a tragic life, and his mother and brother both have psychological issues, bordering on the psychopathic. Finally, there's the regent.

6. 6 娇 Raising the Delicate Golden Branch 娇养小金枝 Little Boat Afar小舟遥遥Romance579k WordsCompleted Li Jiayue has skin as fair as snow, lovely brows, and pearly teeth. She is the most esteemed little princess in the dynasty. The little princess loves fine clothes, delicious food, and, above all, beautiful men. Any handsome man who catches her eye, regardless of status or station, is brought into her estate. At the Qionglin Banquet, the emperor hosts the newly graduated scholars. Seated to one side, the little princess chews on a spring pancake and comments, “The graduates this year are rather 68.8kFavorites69.7kClicks/ch34.7kGifts

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   The male lead falls for the female lead first, but he's hurt by her and becomes somewhat closed off from love, planning to become an official far away to protect her and let her live freely, unwilling to get close to her. After being enlightened by her sister-in-law, the female lead catches up with the male lead and eventually goes to his post with him; the rest of the story is all sweet and romantic.

7. 7 今 Has Xiao Yu Been Demoted Today? 今天萧瑀被贬了吗？ Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance573k WordsCompleted Before their wedding, Luo Fu thought she was marrying a refined young nobleman from a marquis's household, a handsome scholar. After they married, she realized he was no scholar at all. He was a hardheaded top scorer who dared to curse even the emperor, a sharp-tongued censor whose head could be on the chopping block at any moment! To save her own skin, Luo Fu stayed alert. Xiao Yu would curse people up ahead, and she would soothe them behind him. When Xiao Yu was demoted and sent to suffer, s 225.2kFavorites288.7kClicks/ch381.3kGifts

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   The premise is quite interesting: a male protagonist who is upright and loyal to the emperor but has a sharp tongue, and a female protagonist who is both bold and timid, yet sweet-talking and intelligent. The male protagonist is imprisoned or demoted, while the female protagonist tries to save him.

8. 8 不 Spring Unknown 不知春 A Little Green Fluffball一颗绿毛球Romance294k WordsCompleted [Fragile Wen vs. Strong Yuanyuan] Cheng Yueyuan, a beautiful but poor hunter’s daughter, was in desperate need of money. Someone hired her to pose as a bride and marry into the Wen family to bring good luck to their sickly son. “All the jewelry and hair ornaments in the dowry, as well as the deeds to the fields, will be yours to do with as you please.” At the Pingyang Marquis’s residence, Cheng Yueyuan met her sickly husband. He had gentle features and smelled of medicine. A breeze through his 17.2kFavorites15.8kClicks/ch7.4kGifts

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   I don't remember what was said, only the general idea.

9. 9 小 Little Swallow 小燕尔 Electricity Princess发电姬Romance533k WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese edition is now available for preorder. For details, visit Weibo @Jinjiang Fadianji~~ Yun Qin had steamed five buns. Her husband, Lu Zhi, was still at school and hadn't come home, so she secretly ate three, leaving two. When Lu Zhi returned, the weather was cold, but sweat dotted his handsome, fair face, and his cheeks were faintly flushed from running. Yun Qin suddenly felt guilty. If only she'd eaten two instead of three. She brought the buns over. Lu Zhi was hungry too 140.3kFavorites137.2kClicks/ch177.2kGifts

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   It started as a misunderstanding, but after spending time together, the male lead fell head over heels for her. The female lead is a wonderful younger sister, so it's only natural that he would fall in love with her.

10. 10 小 Little Peace 小平安 Electricity Princess发电姬Romance358k WordsCompleted Xue Ping'an, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yongguo's household who went missing ten years ago, has been found. The members of the household wait at the gate to welcome her, each with their own thoughts. Her parents feel guilty, yet find Ping'an a stranger. Her sisters worry she'll steal their parents' affection. Her grandmother frets that Ping'an has picked up all sorts of bad country habits. Her eldest brother fears she'll grow up plain and be unable to marry Prince Yu... Then the ca 90.9kFavorites136.8kClicks/ch41.4kGifts

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    After receiving news about the female lead, everyone was worried about the impact on themselves. However, after spending time together, they all fell in love with her.

11. 11 宗 The Clan Matriarch 宗妇 Helian Feifei赫连菲菲Romance479k WordsCompleted Zhu Yan was born into a distinguished family and grew up in Jiangnan with her grandmother. When she turned eighteen, her father sent a letter urging her to go to the capital as soon as possible to marry. She first saw Song Huanzhi on the journey to the capital. He was dignified and handsome, with an ele 41.7kFavorites63.3kClicks/ch11.8kGifts

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    I really dislike the male characters in it 💔

12. 12 诸 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts

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    The female lead is both timid and bold, while the male lead is arrogant.

13. 13 狂 Wild Widow, Online and Unhinged 狂野寡妇，在线发癫 The Beginning of the Clouds初云之初Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The good news: My husband comes from a noble family, has a gentle nature, is fabulously wealthy, and is as handsome as Pan An. . Even better news: He died not long after we got married! . He died!!! . All he left me was a cold, grand mansion and a warm memorial tablet. . And a long, equally heartwarming string of numbers in the account books. . Qiao Ling: I'm a widow now. Am I not allowed to enjoy myself?!!! . The story of how my originally ordinary wife thrived after I died. . The little widow 132.6kFavorites218.7kClicks/ch408kGifts

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    The female lead, Qiao Qiao, is very strong!! It's very good and funny, but it's a pity it's a series.

14. 14 都 I Told You I’m Strong! 都说了我很强的！ The Beginning of the Clouds初云之初Romance450k WordsCompleted A wondrous adventure starring a heroine who is nearly max level. 1. This isn’t traditional Eastern fantasy. The author has built an original world with a distinctive worldview. 2. The heroine is the center of the world and is close to max level. I recommend checking out the other two stories set in the same world in the author’s collection, under #Qiao Qiao’s Wondrous Adventures#. You can still follow this story without reading them. 3. A feel-good power fantasy. 54.6kFavorites77.1kClicks/ch147kGifts

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    It's a dungeon of "Wild Widow, Online Madness" (or something like JoJo's Great Adventure).

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