Historical BG 古言bg

1. 1 芙 Lotus Makeup 芙蓉妆 Lychees Are So Sweet荔枝很甜Romance423k WordsCompleted The Shen family, merchants in Jinzhou, had a daughter as beautiful as a heavenly maiden, fresh as a lotus just lifted from the water. But fate was unkind to her. She was sold into Huaxiang House, a brothel district in the capital. Madam Shi spent a month trying to train Shen Shiting, but she refused to comply. In the end, they drugged her wine and sent her into a room. The man inside was a notorious illegitimate son of the Duke’s mansion. She stumbled out through the door and pleaded with the 107.4kFavorites225.2kClicks/ch49.8kGifts

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   It's good! But note that the male lead isn't a virgin! To be honest, I almost didn't want to continue reading when I first saw that the male lead wasn't a virgin, but seeing this article's high score, I decided to give it a try. Overall, it's quite good, the writing is smooth, and it's easy to read at a leisurely pace. The plot of the female lead regaining her identity is a bit cliché, but it's not a big deal. It would be even better if the plot could be integrated better with the romance. The male lead is incredibly arrogant, and the female lead is very resilient. The romance is refreshing and not cloying. Enjoy!

2. 2 权 The Powerful Minister’s Dead Wife Was Actually Me 权臣亡妻竟是我自己 Spring Knife Cold春刀寒Romance348k WordsCompleted Yun Lou is a top-ranked assassin trained by the assassination organization Fine Blade. After a mission goes wrong, Yun Lou is gravely injured and comes close to death. A renowned doctor determines that her martial skills have been damaged and that she'll never be able to wield a blade again. The leader regrets losing her, but shows no mercy, sending her away with a pouch of broken silver coins. Tired of living by the blade, Yun Lou uses her severance pay to start enjoying the good life. While s 222.8kFavorites175.7kClicks/ch96.4kGifts

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   I really like the character designs! I give the plot and romance of the entire story, from beginning to end, a thumbs up. The characters are very well-developed. However, the plot felt a bit simplistic towards the end, and the content became somewhat dry and repetitive, making it a bit weak. The first half was much better than the second half!

3. 3 迷 Bewitching Formation 迷魂阵 Mauve Mallow锦葵紫Romance266k WordsCompleted Shen Xiyin’s husband was gravely injured while killing an evil spirit, leaving him unable to father an heir. As the head of a sect, he did not want to leave his position without a successor, nor did he want anyone to learn of this secret that would damage his reputation. He wanted Shen Xiyin to put the greater good first and secretly conceive a child with another man, giving birth to his “heir.” To that end, he schemed to push Shen Xiyin into the Bewitching Array. There was another man inside 206kFavorites170.9kClicks/ch167.4kGifts

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   I'd call it the "Jinjiang Car God"—it's incredibly sexually intense, but I feel the ending was a bit rushed.

4. 4 烬 The Lasting Joy of Ashes 烬欢 Fragrance Bearer衔香Romance551k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition has been signed for publication. For updates, see Weibo @Jinjiang Xianxiang.] Half a month after they consummate their marriage, Lu Jin learns by chance that his wife suffers from a chronic illness and cannot share a bed. That raises a question... Who was the woman who shared his bed for the past few nights? That night, Lu Jin says nothing. He grips the woman's waist and doesn't let her go until three in the morning. The next day, his wife's younger sister, visit 176.4kFavorites318.2kClicks/ch120.2kGifts

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   It's a great read, high-energy throughout with a very tight plot. I can only say it's incredibly melodramatic, but I really love the pacing and the romance. [Heart emoji] The downside is that during a scene where the male lead is jealous, the author makes him think, "The female lead has already lost her virginity, what choices does she have?" [Loading emoji] There are clearly many choices to develop this emotional point, but the author portrays the male lead as a very feudalistic figure, suddenly making him seem like a middle-aged man… [vomiting blood emoji]

5. 5 溺 Cherished as a Wife 溺宠为妻 Zi Dong嗞咚Romance455k WordsCompleted [Main story complete! My next book, Bound by Love, is open for follows!] On the day Su Yunying got married, gongs and drums filled the air. Xie Yu'an watched as the red bridal sedan carried her into his older brother's courtyard. He tried to ignore the tightness in his chest and told himself over and over: I'm free. That silly girl, who couldn't even say his name properly, would never pester him again. Until one day, he saw the little fool nestled in his older brother's arms, shyly whispering 82.3kFavorites151.9kClicks/ch21.5kGifts

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   It's alright. The character settings are quite good, I really like them. The innocent and naive Yuan Yuan × the cunning and ruthless Qing Qing, childhood sweethearts, older man/younger woman relationship, I really like the romance. The plot is a bit simple and not very engaging. This story is good at the beginning, but becomes padded later on.

6. 6 难 Love Beneath the Phoenix Canopy 难为鸾帐恩 Osmanthus in the Mirror桂花添镜Romance526k WordsCompleted Hu Shen grew up on the grasslands. Her elder brother was favored by the khan, and her own life was fairly comfortable. Until one day, after her brother launched a campaign into the Central Plains, he returned with a captive from there. They said the man was the legitimate heir of a powerful Central Plains family, of noble birth. They said that though he was a civil official, he fought with great courage and had tremendous potential. The khan wanted to bring him into his service, but the man w 167.9kFavorites145.8kClicks/ch87.8kGifts

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   It was great! The grassland scenes were fantastic, with a strong sense of tension. The adorable and straightforward Hu Shen and Xie Xixiao, who acted out a dramatic love story, were captivating. Mei Bao's often blunt cuteness made me laugh! The sex scenes were really good! [Milk tea][waving hand] It got a bit draggy towards the end, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.

7. 7 伎21+ The Courtesan and the Young Lord 伎与君 Three Words, Two Phrases三语两言Romance383k WordsCompleted 13.4kFavorites15kClicks/ch10.8kGifts

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   It's good. The early episodes are better than the later ones. The ending, especially the treatment of the male supporting character, feels a bit like a loose ending. The male lead is quite cynical at first, really giving off a feudal emperor vibe. It gets much better as the romance develops. I think the male lead really succeeded in winning over the female lead. I love the part where he's arrogant and unwilling to admit his feelings, but his actions prove everything. The female lead is especially cute and very resilient. [Waving]

8. 8 羡 Longing for Spring 羡阳春 Three Liang of White Sugar白糖三两Romance345k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) Not many people knew that Rong Ying liked the Imperial Tutor. She only dared to talk about it to her cat. She was an insignificant person whom no one paid attention to. She alone remembered the days and nights she had spent with Wenren Yi at Longshan Temple, and how they had stood by each other through hardship and given each other their sincere devotion. The day the rebels stormed the imperial city, spring was in full bloom. Snow-white apricot blossoms reflec 63.7kFavorites72.2kClicks/ch8.6kGifts

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   It's decent enough, with a captivating quality that keeps you reading. It evokes a feeling of a fragile yet resolute character versus a crazy, hypocritical one. The romance is quite enjoyable, and the plot is alright. The writing is comfortable to read without being overly sentimental. I even had some heart-wrenching moments in the middle – a little angst is just what you get! I prefer the side stories to the main story, haha, because they're so sweet [covering face and peeking]. The main and supporting characters are also exceptionally well-developed, showing great loyalty and camaraderie.

9. 9 重 After Being Reborn, I Married My Archrival 重生后和宿敌结婚了 White Feather Drawing a Carved Bow白羽摘雕弓Romance862k WordsCompleted This story has been revised many times. The final version is the one on the official Jinjiang site. Blurb: Before Qun Qing died, she hated the powerful minister Lu Huating most of all. She hated his cunning and treachery as he helped the new emperor secure the throne. She thought about him day and night and tried everything she could, but she still couldn't beat him. In the end, she became a casualty at his hands. After Qun Qing died, she saw the fallen princess she'd given her life to protect 219kFavorites226.1kClicks/ch185.9kGifts

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   "Nemesis" is a great read. Actually, I prefer the older version's more complex and emotionally charged plot. Although the older version got a bit rough around the edges later on, I used to binge-watch it every time I got my phone during my senior year of high school. I really loved this genre back then. Later, I spent a lot of time revising the story, which dampened my enthusiasm, so I didn't read the revised version carefully. However, I can see that the plot has been significantly improved and enriched. The somewhat rough emotional arc in the later parts is much smoother and more nuanced. The emotions are also more direct in the revised version. "Nemesis" is really great to watch. I love the initial battles of wits and courage, the subtle attraction and tenderness, and the strong-willed alliance. An antagonist is an antagonist; an antagonist can never become a wife...

10. 10 嫁 After Marrying the Brooding, Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Man 嫁给阴湿美强惨后 Si Qing姒倾Romance373k WordsCompleted Complete//text//now. Coming soon: The Female Assassin, but a Lovable Airhead. Please add it to your reading list ❤️ [Blurb] Chi Ying is supposed to marry the blind, sickly Prince Zhao in place of her elder half-sister. She figures that since the sickly man won’t live long anyway, she’ll be free as soon as he dies. But after marrying him, she discovers that Prince Zhao isn’t just gloomy and ruthless. He also loves tormenting people, and his favorite pastime is wickedly exploring her body, tracing 90.2kFavorites78.8kClicks/ch40.2kGifts

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    It's incredibly good! I wasn't usually interested in stories about skin hunger, but the author wrote it so well and it was really engaging! [Thumbs up] I waited a while after finishing the main text before commenting, so I've forgotten some of the plot, but I remember the pacing was quite good! The reading experience was smooth and seamless, and the romance was absolutely fantastic! [Starry-eyed] The ending was so touching, even my corpse felt warm! [Owl]

11. 11 失 After Losing My Memory, My Nemesis Tricked Me into Marriage 失忆后被宿敌骗婚了 Ruo Yi若遗Romance662k WordsCompleted *Please add my upcoming novel, Bound to the Sword Ancestor by a Love Gu, to your favorites! The blurb is below~ Blurb ↓ [Obsessive Daoist x Gorgeous Demoness] [What do you do when your husband was your enemy in a past life?] Yun Yi is a flower demon who has lost all her memories. She makes a living at a brothel by absorbing men's essence, but her beauty lands her the aloof immortal lord Jiang Xuehong, rumored to have "secured the northern frontier with a single sword." After a night of passion, 5.8kFavorites5.2kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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    It's a good story, very heartwarming. I like the premise, and overall it's readable. My favorite part is probably the first volume, where the romance between Yi Yi and the male lead after her rebirth is really sweet. This story mainly focuses on bringing down a seemingly unattainable but actually powerful character. The pacing is good, not too drawn out. However, the story is a bit long in terms of romance and plot, especially the stretching parts. It would be better if it were more concise. The romance is good, but the plot could be richer and clearer. I give this story a 4-4.5; It's worth a try.

12. 12 玉 Distant Jade Steps 玉阶遥 Three Liang of White Sugar白糖三两Romance409k WordsCompleted (Originally titled The Swallow in the Cage) Before a coup left him in dire straits, Xu Mohuai was an arrogant Crown Prince, a nobleman untouched by the dust of the world. But after his pride was broken and he fell into the mire, the person who saved him was a countrywoman he had once disdained too much to even glance at. Xu Mohuai listened as Su Yan earnestly planned to cultivate a vegetable garden in the hills behind their home. He watched her count on her fingers how many coins she had spent 169kFavorites297.9kClicks/ch77.2kGifts

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    It's a great read! The plot and emotions move at a fast pace, without any dragging, which I really enjoyed. It's one of the few stories I've been able to finish recently. The only drawback is the handling of the ending, which I personally felt wasn't very good. The female lead escapes while her memories are hazy, which I think stems from the immense emotional and physical trauma she suffered beforehand—the pain outweighs the love. However, the author presents the male lead as a devoted admirer, constantly visiting and sending letters, and the female lead practically forgets the past and reconciles, creating a seemingly perfect happy ending for them. While this might be somewhat acceptable if you nitpick, I personally think it's a bit forced. Also, the male lead is incredibly pathetic; besides loving the female lead, he's useless. He only learns how to love from her repeated dangerous situations (escape/illness/mental instability...), Which is a bit tiresome. Despite these flaws, I'd still give this story 5 stars; the minor flaws don't outweigh the major merits. And the epilogue made me so happy! Love it!

13. 13 我 I Am the Supporting Female Character in an Explicit Novel 我是限制文的女配 Jun Zi Sheng君子生Romance747k WordsCompleted [The physical book has been retitled Listen to Ling and is now available for preorder. For details, follow Weibo @Jun Zi Sheng JZS] Lin Ting transmigrated into a book, specifically, an explicit novel. She became the female supporting character who secretly loved the male lead but was fated never to have him. In the original story, the supporting character hated the female lead for taking the male lead away from her. By association, she also hated the female lead's elder brother, Duan Ling. Over 409.5kFavorites422kClicks/ch563kGifts

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    This story has a strong emphasis on romance, mainly focusing on the development of a young couple's relationship. While there are some plot elements interspersed throughout the beginning, the romance is glossed over in the ending. The story lives up to its title; the first half relies heavily on tasks assigned by the system to advance the romance, making it rather unremarkable. However, the romance explodes in the later stages, essentially a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The couple's sweet and affectionate relationship after marriage is something I really enjoy [winking emoji][cat paw emoji]. Even the death scene at the end is cleverly arranged.

14. 14 嫁 Marrying the Villain 嫁反派 Pudding Glaze布丁琉璃Romance444k WordsCompleted (Some scenes have been revised. The official Jinjiang version is complete and error-free. The simplified Chinese edition was published under the title With the Years, Peace.) In her previous life, Yu Lingshu went from being the darling of everyone around her to falling into the dust, forced to marry the regent, Ning Yin. The regent was peerlessly handsome, but he had a lame leg and was a twisted, cruel madman who murdered his brother and father. What Yu Lingshu feared most was when he would wi 521.7kFavorites654.5kClicks/ch200kGifts

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    How should I put this story? I've read it two or three times, but not all of it, haha. I really love Pudding's portrayal of emotions and characters; it's unique in my opinion. My favorite part is the description of the past life—the writing is very skillful [laughs]. However, the reason I couldn't finish the last 20% was mainly because I didn't feel a strong emotional connection to the plot. I found it a bit formulaic and slightly childish. But I really loved the emotional arc and the character development [milk tea emoji].

15. 15 被 After Someone Took Over My Body, My Love-Struck Husband Went Mad for Me 被穿后恋爱脑夫君为我发疯 Listening to the Moon by the River一江听月Romance656k WordsCompleted [The main story is told in third person. Be sure to read the guide below! Please add my upcoming novel, She Can't Really Want to Kill Me, to your collection! Blurb: I was an ordinary inner disciple of Flowing Song Mountain, with a spoiled temperament and a fiance I'd been promised to since childhood. My fiance was the sect leader's personal disciple, my sixth senior brother. He was exceptionally gifted and peerlessly handsome, the greatest swordsman of our generation. 65.1kFavorites85.9kClicks/ch25.7kGifts

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    It's alright. I especially liked the past life and the childhood sweetheart's daily life. The past life story was great, with plenty of plot climaxes and strong emotions. However, the romance became rather bland after the rebirth. Around chapter 40, I felt the romance didn't develop further, and the plot dragged on a bit, almost making me drop it [crying emoji]. It got a little better later on, with the plot catching up. I skipped around the part near the end, mainly because the plot didn't have any major highlights, and the romance didn't break through. It was just average. The main character was well-developed, but honestly, the supporting characters felt a bit like costumes. The villains didn't feel threatening enough, and the plot climaxes weren't developed deeply enough.

16. 16 枕 Pillow-Side Fragrance 枕香浓 Yue Yue Wants to Give It a Try玥玥欲试Romance394k WordsCompleted Fatherly husband × flirtatious little white flower Also known as: "The Powerful Chancellor's Beloved Concubine" Yiyi was born with an apricot-shaped face and peach-blossom cheeks, beautiful enough to astonish everyone. She was the legitimate daughter of a minor official. When she was ten, her mother was framed by a concubine and their reputations were ruined. The two of them were thrown out of the house and went to live with her maternal uncle. Six years passed like this. Her uncle cared for h 29.7kFavorites63.7kClicks/ch7.1kGifts

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    It's alright. Actually, I felt the development of the romance between the male and female leads was a bit unexpected. In the middle part of the plot, the male lead seemed to like Yiyi from his past life more. Apart from the abrupt development of the romance in the middle, it was okay. The epilogue felt like a free-flowing, melodramatic old-fashioned story. [Glasses]

17. 17 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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    The beginning was better than the end, haha. The later part was a bit bland. I loved the ambiguous relationship between the two leads; the beginning truly lived up to the synopsis: strangers in public, but deeply affectionate in private, haha, I loved it! I also liked some of the clever little details in the story! I forgot the specifics though [laughs]. The plot became less prominent later on, summarized in just a few short paragraphs. Some of the descriptions were a bit awkward. For example, the author particularly liked to use changes in the male and female leads' eyes to reveal their emotional shifts. A classic example was the male lead's eyes becoming sharp, creating a tense atmosphere where everyone was afraid to breathe—a bit cheesy and awkward, haha. Overall...

18. 18 重 Back Before the Tyrant Turned Evil 重回暴君黑化前 Xi Jing西菁Romance415k WordsCompleted In the third year of Zhaoning, the young emperor was gravely ill. The court officials and historians were up in arms, demanding that Su Jiao, the wicked empress, be executed. She had been in the palace for five years. Petty by nature and narrow-minded, she had failed to manage the young emperor's harem. Instead, she killed his favorite consort and cut off his line of heirs, driving a mild-mannered young emperor into becoming a tyrant. And then, to top it all off, she made him so angry that he d 19.2kFavorites19.6kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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    In two words: good. It's not a serious drama. The emperor in this story isn't portrayed as particularly scheming; instead, he's depicted with a strange sense of humor, which is quite unexpected. There's no particularly complicated plot, so you can read it without thinking too much. The ending is a happy one. I really like the romance in this story, haha!

19. 19 朕 The Emperor and Her 朕和她 Her and the Lamp她与灯Romance412k WordsCompleted [Pre-release] The Eastern Depot Observation Notes; She Has Been Waiting for the Blade for a Long Time [Complete] [Blurb] I picked up an actor in a sea of corpses and flames. She was lowborn, foolish, and afraid of death. She had been beaten many times and didn't dare speak loudly to me. She was completely unworthy of me. But I liked her a little. So I bestowed upon her the most precious sword in the world. Later, she stabbed me full of holes with it. Unrepentant tyrant emperor + X + great beauty 197.6kFavorites177.3kClicks/ch61.4kGifts

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    It's so good! [Crying emoji] Actually, I was recommended this book back in 2021 or 2022, but I kept putting it off until now, by chance, it finally came into my view. I always thought this book would be boring or even a bit cheesy, but the opposite is true. I really like the theme and everything about this book. The writing is undoubtedly good, the male and female leads are very well-developed, the romance and plot intertwine, and the pacing is very comfortable. Xi Yin and Zhang Duo accompany each other and heal each other's wounds. Xi Yin gradually becomes a thoughtful and well-rounded woman. Although the story has a happy ending, there is always a touch of sadness. I don't think there are any absolute villains in the book. Everyone has their own path to uphold, and they are willing to sacrifice for it. I am moved by the characters' unrequited love, their sacrifice for love, their adherence to their beliefs, their continuous growth, and all the things that happen despite their helplessness. I am grateful to have read this book.

20. 20 捡 I Picked Up the World-Destroying Villain as My Husband 捡到灭世反派当夫君 Sui Yan Jun岁宴君Romance496k WordsCompleted Looking for ratings for the completed novel! My Daoist Partner Is a Vicious Villain from an Explicit Novel is now underway [Synopsis] ● Sunny, lively, straightforward heroine x gorgeous, tragic villain with a distinctly eerie aura Chu You transmigrates into a trashy explicit novel. Powerful figures everywhere massacre the people to fight over the heroine, a holy maiden. Unluckily, she becomes one of the ordinary people caught up in it. She hides away in a remote village and shuts herself off f 48.5kFavorites45.1kClicks/ch39.3kGifts

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    This is a great book, one I can definitely read soon. It's a story about a long and happy relationship between a young couple. I'm looking forward to seeing more depth in the plot and the characters' emotions! [Starry-eyed]

21. 21 不 Don't Go Around Picking Fights 不要乱碰瓷 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance734k WordsCompleted The physical edition of the final volume goes on presale across all platforms at 7:00 p.m. on September 23, 2023. Only 3,000 signed copies are available, and the last five minutes of the signing will be done in person. For details, follow @TiantianChijiao~ Ye Su transmigrated into a xianxia novel and settled into her new life, diligently cultivating immortality and spending her free time watching the male and female leads fall in love, break up, and get back together. Her days were pleasant and 543.1kFavorites797kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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    Before clicking on this story, I didn't expect it to be an ensemble piece, haha. The writing is quite unrestrained, the descriptions are interesting, the pacing is good, and the characters are well-developed. The plot and emotional arc feel like a 64 or even 73 out of 10. Actually, I wish the main characters' romantic relationships were more complex! Overall, it's worth reading. [Cat emoji]

22. 22 回 Back Before the Villain Turned Dark 回到反派黑化前 Hua Qi画七Romance552k WordsCompleted [The new novel next door, Reuniting with My Ex-Husband After Being Betrayed, is now underway. Feel free to add it to your reading list.] Qiu Shi was in charge of the four seas. She was a noble and cherished little koi princess, a renowned young lady of the Four Wastes, and had an incredibly powerful fiancé to whom she’d been betrothed since childhood. She lived freely and happily until she was thirty thousand, when she rescued a wounded black dragon from the bottom of the sea. The moment she l 279.7kFavorites487.9kClicks/ch147kGifts

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    This is a story written four years ago. It's obvious that Qiqi's writing is better now, the plot is more reasonable and richer, and I still quite like the romance. However, the part about the two regaining their memories in the imperial tomb in the third life is a bit immature. The epilogue is very well done; that bittersweet feeling is really touching, which I really enjoyed. Overall, it's not bad [laughs].

23. 23 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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    Zhao Mi [cat paw] × Lao Ji [pigeon] have accompanied me for over 70 days and nights. It's been so much fun following the story together. Everyone is so witty, and seeing all the quirky comments while reading doubles my joy [crying]. The story is undeniably excellent [pity]. The tension before the reveal, the near-reveal, and the adjustment afterward are all very much to my liking. Thank you, Qingqing, for bringing such a wonderful story and for bringing us together here [pity]!

24. 24 求 Seeking the Devil 求魔 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance501k WordsCompleted (The print edition of Tracing the Immortals is now available. 1. Deep in the filthiest dungeon of the Netherworld, I met the most evil demon the world had seen in tens of thousands of years. He was the most secretive, unspeakable being in the Three Realms, the nightmare of the immortals, the chief of all evil, a demon from Fengdu long buried by history. He had been dead for ten thousand years, and now he had returned from the Hell of Piluo. That day, he saved me. From then 176.7kFavorites256.7kClicks/ch97kGifts

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    I really liked the premise of the story. I felt the beginning was better than the end. The male lead descended to earth as a demon and developed feelings for the female lead, kissing her, but he remained stubborn, clinging to the belief that "love is the greatest weakness of human nature" to numb himself and deny his love for Sixteen. Because his heart had been stripped away, he couldn't feel his love for Sixteen. Furthermore, knowing that Sixteen was Zichen, and that he died because of her without avenging his great grudge, he couldn't accept it, making his attitude towards Sixteen even more hardened. From then on, Sixteen hid her love for him, respecting him as her master, and she increased her strength to stand shoulder to shoulder with him. In this part of the story, Fengye was truly capricious, loving without realizing it, just like before. Later, the two became a lovey-dovey couple (Maple Leaf was the only one being affectionate [doge emoji]). The turning point should be after their wedding, but I felt the transition between their feelings was a bit lacking. Also, the supporting characters didn't feel very three-dimensional, partly because they had less screen time. However, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality; this book is worth reading.

25. 25 囚 Imprisoned on Spring Mountain 囚春山 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance492k WordsCompleted 1. Xie Qingyan is the Great Yin dynasty's foremost scholar-general: a man of luminous virtue, gentle grace, and impeccable bearing, with countless military achievements to his name. He is known as “The Young Master of Spring Mountain,” and throughout the land, he enjoys the reputation of “When spring returns, the ladies of the capital gather in droves.” Everyone in the Great Yin court admires and respects him, showering him with praise. In private, the noblewomen of the capital call him the dre 143.1kFavorites130.4kClicks/ch57.6kGifts

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    It's good, but the emotional shifts and transitions aren't smooth and obvious enough; they feel a bit abrupt. [Let me see]

26. 26 魔 Demon Lord’s Disciple: Buy One, Get One Free 魔尊徒弟，买一赠一 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance575k WordsCompleted [Irreverent but senior in rank, overwhelmingly powerful, and daring you to pick a fight: the master heroine] vs [The exemplary disciple, leader of the immortal sects, pure as the moon and righteous to an almost wicked degree: the disciple hero] & [Disciple villain who turns from innocent to dark to mad, slaughters his way through two realms, and resets time to find his master] 1. Mu Hanyuan was once hailed as the “bright moon in the heavens” of the cultivation world, the white moonlight in the 108.7kFavorites134.6kClicks/ch63kGifts

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    I really liked the character designs and setting! The female-master-male-disciple theme is great~ But I felt some of the emotional climaxes weren't fully realized, and the author didn't quite manage to convey the full impact. I thoroughly enjoyed the first three-quarters of the story, but the later plot felt a bit dragged out. Overall, though, I quite liked it. If you like this theme and character design, you should definitely check it out~~ [droopy-eared rabbit head]

27. 27 我 My Husband Is a World-Destroying Demon 我夫君是灭世魔头 Fu Meng扶梦Romance545k WordsCompleted [The print edition is out, with a new bonus chapter. Available on all platforms!] Qin Yingran is the daughter of a tutor, and she marries a scholar. After they marry, the scholar gives her everything she asks for. They aren’t rich, and they argue now and then, but their life is peaceful enough. Yingran thinks they’ll go on living a quiet, ordinary life forever. Until one day, a group of people storms into their home, shouting, “We’ve found that demon Xu Liling’s hideout!” Yingran hides at a di 489.6kFavorites569.3kClicks/ch540.9kGifts

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    Such a beautiful book! [Crying][crying][crying] In this chaotic world, we really need a beautiful space to heal ourselves. Everyone should learn about the enduring nature of love through this book. [Poor face] Love is truly beautiful. With you, I have the whole world. A very good emotional story. [Crying]

28. 28 和 After Dying Together With the Male Protagonist 和男主同归于尽后 Hua Qi画七Romance647k WordsCompleted The first volume of the print edition, "Same Tide: Mortal World", goes up for preorder at 7 p.m. on December 21, 2024. For updates, follow @Jinjiang Hua Qi. This story is featured on the homepage and has drawn a lot of comments lately, including heated arguments that have turned into long threads. The author is unwell and has been going back and forth to the hospital, so they don’t have the energy to moderate the comments. The comment section is now closed. Thank you for understanding. Blurb: 453.6kFavorites688.9kClicks/ch443.7kGifts

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    It's a good read, with a well-developed plot and emotional arc. The only drawback is that the writing style is somewhat flowery and unrealistic when describing the characters' appearances.

29. 29 千 Qianyu 千屿 White Feather Drawing a Carved Bow白羽摘雕弓Romance824k WordsCompleted A revised edition has been prepared for publication, saved 26.06 *Keywords: Everyday cultivation, slow pacing, ensemble cast, melodrama, age gap, devoted caretaker, bittersweet romance, intense push and pull, sexual tension *The male lead is the senior disciple *The heroine follows a level-up storyline, the male lead follows an old-school angst storyline, and everyone else gets their face-slapping redemption arc. Xu Qianyu, the junior sister of Penglai Immortal Sect, learned after dying that s 347kFavorites416kClicks/ch398.6kGifts

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    Second read of a fantasy novel I really enjoy, by Xiaodao vv. May our love last forever! [Hugs] Who doesn't love a male mom! [Cat paw] I really like the Kojima-VV romance storyline, it's so sweet and easy to ship. The quirky, determined, and courageous Kojima × the crazy beauty who only loves Kojima.

30. 30 不 Jade Falling in the Endless Night 不夜坠玉 Wisteria Branch藤萝为枝Romance381k WordsCompleted [Complete] Shi Luoyi and her junior sister, the lucky koi girl, were rivals. She couldn't accept that she had spent her whole life competing with her and losing. Childhood sweethearts could never beat the girl who appeared out of nowhere, and in the end, even her childhood sweetheart and fiancé fell hopelessly in love with her junior sister. She lay dying in a ruined temple, with no one to bury her bones. It was infuriating! Then she suddenly remembered that, a long time ago, she had won onc 304.3kFavorites454kClicks/ch316kGifts

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    It's good! The romance is more exciting than the main plot. The second half focuses mainly on the romance, so those who like romance are in for a treat! [Doge emoji]

31. 31 被 After My Ex Cheated, My Ex-Husband and I Rekindled Our Love 被渣后和前夫破镜重圆了 Hua Qi画七Romance806k WordsCompleted At the end of this winter, Wen He’an lost her power, was stripped of her position, and exiled to the Ruins. Born into one of the most powerful families in the Celestial Capital, she had once been a figure who could shift the balance of power with a laugh. Everyone said her disgrace and loss of everything she had were all because of one thing: love. Wen He’an had once married someone else. He was peerless in family background, stre 249.8kFavorites317.3kClicks/ch381.2kGifts

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    Amazing!!! I absolutely love this story!!! The main characters are all very distinct, and every character, good or bad, is incredibly well-developed! The clear-cut love and hate between An'an and the jealous Xiao Lu is a perfect match; I'm totally into them [pity emoji]. The emotions are very delicate, the plot is rich and engaging, and the romance and storylines are intricately linked, with a great pacing! The final chapters are a major climax, full of bittersweet moments. An'an is such a cute and righteous girl, and her mutual devotion to Xiao Lu makes them a perfect couple. It made me so happy; it's undoubtedly a masterpiece! Those who enjoy romance stories should definitely give it a try [let me see emoji]!

32. 32 谁 Who’s Talking Trash About Me? 谁在说小爷的坏话？ Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance722k WordsCompleted [This novel has been published in simplified Chinese.] Orphaned young, Lu Shujin is raised in her aunt's home. When she turns sixteen, her aunt finds her a husband and bargains for a good price. The night before her wedding, Lu Shujin packs her things and runs away. After arriving in the bustling city of Yuncheng, she hears that Haizhou Academy is offering free admission, with meals and lodging included. To avoid her aunt's search, Lu Shujin disguises herself as a boy, takes the entrance exam, 189.1kFavorites214.6kClicks/ch99.7kGifts

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    This is a very good story about teenagers. It's a happy ending, with every character having a good conclusion. The characters are well-developed, and the main body of the story focuses primarily on the main characters, making them stand out. The supporting characters have less screen time, but this is necessary for the plot and makes sense. You can read it with confidence! [Heart emoji]

33. 33 重 Back to Before My Demon-Spirit Husband Died for Me 重回妖鬼夫君为我战死前 Pine Courtyard松庭Romance601k WordsCompleted - Yinshan Liuyu died on a winter night in the 280th year of Zhaoye. Her enemy's sword was soaked in her blood. Her childhood sweetheart was about to marry her younger sister. Gazing at the Immortal Capital of Yujing below Wuying Mountain, Yinshan Liuyu closed her eyes. But before she died, the place she thought of was the City of Demonic Ghosts in Jiuyou, a place she had never liked. She was the brightest jewel of the Immortal Capital of Yujing, the most honored eldest daughter of the Yinshan 180.5kFavorites255.7kClicks/ch130.1kGifts

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    I finished reading it on and off, and it was truly a heartwarming article [crying][crying][crying] I'll always love passionate young couples.

34. 34 折21+ Breaking the Pear 折梨 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance862k WordsCompleted 165.5kFavorites212.1kClicks/ch91.5kGifts

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    A very interesting article; I laughed and cried while reading it [crying emoji], the pacing of the plot was quite good.

35. 35 山 The Mountain Lord's Daughter 山主之女 Wisteria Branch藤萝为枝Romance373k WordsCompleted In the winter of Shengping Year Fourteen, Yue Zhiheng, a condemned official of the dynasty, was sentenced to the gruesome punishment of having his flesh carved away and his bones scraped clean. Beyond the black-iron prison cart, countless commoners came to watch the young minister, burdened with countless sins, go to his death. Zhan Yunwei was among them. She had traveled a great distance to see him off for the last time, but only to save someone else. She never imagined then that watching he 151kFavorites191.2kClicks/ch92.3kGifts

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    It's a good story, I really liked the premise, but I feel the ending could have been better developed, and the story could have been more expansive. [Starry-eyed emoji]

36. 36 权 Power Beneath Her Skirts 权倾裙下 Pudding Glaze布丁琉璃Romance608k WordsCompleted [Blurb 1] (Complete; exclusively published on Jinjiang Literature City) The crown prince is dead, leaving the Great Xuan Dynasty without an heir. Rebels are at the gates. To stabilize the situation and investigate her twin brother’s death, Princess Changfeng Zhao Yan has no choice but to put on men’s clothes and pretend to be the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, coughing blood at the slightest breeze. On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the empress gives her countless warnings: “As 140.4kFavorites179kClicks/ch70.3kGifts

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    I love it! I love it! I can watch it over and over again!

37. 37 山 Ballad of the Mountains and Seas 山海谣 Hua Qi画七Romance486k WordsCompleted Chu Mingjiao and Jiang Chenghan are the most infamous estranged couple in the Shanhai Realm. They separated as soon as they married: one is always heading into secret realms to face tribulations, while the other has spent a century living carefree as the divine lord of Chaolan River. Everyone knows they’re a couple in name only, at odds with each other at every turn. In recent years, Chu Mingjiao has kept Song Wei, a young prodigy renowned 91.7kFavorites150.2kClicks/ch49.3kGifts

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    Those were indeed the 14 years of our biggest arguments, but also the 14 years of our deepest love [crying]. I was really moved to tears after reading it. It was so heartbreaking, bittersweet, and left my heart feeling numb [crying]. This story truly proves that: we both had our own difficulties back then, and I don't blame you. Love is just like that, it doesn't follow any rules.

38. 38 嫁 After Marrying the Black-Hearted Immortal Venerable Male Lead 嫁给白切黑仙尊男主后 Fu Meng扶梦Romance804k WordsCompleted In the second year of her marriage, Zhiyu discovers that she is the villainess in a male-oriented xianxia novel. And the male lead is her husband, the Immortal Venerable Xie Wujing. Xie Wujing is a noble descendant of the immortal clan, with the whole world in his heart. But she and a group of seemingly righteous people with ulterior motives frame and persecute him, leaving him reviled by everyone, stripped of his immortal body, and subjected to having his bones shattered and his marrow extract 89.8kFavorites111.5kClicks/ch46.4kGifts

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    It's so good! I especially love their everyday life; it's so heartwarming. [Poor face] It makes my heart melt. It's been a long time since I've encountered a story that suits my taste like this; I'll definitely read it again.

39. 39 孽 My Wicked Disciple Is Always on the Verge of Turning Evil 孽徒总在黑化边缘 Mi Cheng秘成Romance410k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Thank you for your support. Kisses! [Sweet, delicate boy turns into a crazed male lead x upright, aloof heroine] #MyRebelliousDiscipleHasBrokenMyHeart# Wan Ling considered herself lazy by nature, and cultivation was the only thing she found easy. She was on the verge of ascending when the snake demon disciple she'd taken in on a whim became a feared Demon Lord, acclaimed by all below. Wan Ling: ? Wait, where's my sweet, innocent disciple? The Lan Shuo she remembered w 2.3kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch718Gifts

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    The story is pretty good; it's readable without any major flaws [pity]. I especially loved the descriptions of the demons, like Lan Shuo as a snake, Xin Zhi as a fox, and Xiao Tangyuan as a snake [pity][pity][pity]—they were so vivid and adorable! Some of the little details really resonated with me. The first half of the story did a good job of portraying the emotions, and the plot was quite engaging. However, the plot felt a bit rushed towards the end. It's a good read when you're looking for something to read [facepalm emoji].

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