Historical Romance 古言

1. 51 又 Poor and Ugly, Yet You Think You Can Be a Black-Hearted Lotus? 又穷又丑也配当黑心莲？ ParadoxicalRomance210k WordsCompleted A pure-hearted, taciturn little yandere x a hot-tempered little firecracker who's all bark and no bite [Important] The male lead is a yandere, a yandere, a yandere in the traditional sense. His mind isn't right. Don't apply this to real life. If someone like this won't leave you alone in real life, remember to call the police. [Note] The male lead did not kidnap the heroine. Yun Luo is the eldest daughter of the county magistrate's deputy in Qing'an County. She's got a fiery temper, and no gos 11.4kFavorites16.5kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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   A rare find on Jinjiang Literature City: a seemingly simple-minded male protagonist (?). The character is novel and the interactions are quite magical (?), But the writing style is slightly lacking.

2. 52 我 My Bodyguard Still Has No Chinks in His Armor Today 我家暗卫今天也毫无破绽 That Fox那只狐狸Romance134k WordsCompleted This story is about a heroine who believes there’s nothing you can’t solve if you’re willing to give up, and that lying flat is genuinely delightful, and her highly capable, clear-eyed personal bodyguard, in their warm and healing everyday life... That’s right, as you can all see, it’s a new year, and I’m coming clean! I’m done pretending! Why rack my brains and stubbornly hold on, pouring out my grievances at every holiday, only to be tortured half to death by all kinds of main-plot developmen 8.2kFavorites18.7kClicks/ch3kGifts

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   It's not very long and has almost no angst. After reading it, I just felt that the loyal dog theme is the best! (The author's discussion about the concept of a loyal dog in the author's notes was very interesting lol)

3. 53 古 A Makeup Artist’s Daily Life as a Bride Substitute in Ancient Times 古代妆娘替嫁日常 A Little Green Fluffball一颗绿毛球Romance170k WordsCompleted The blurb for Second Spring Breeze is at the very bottom. Please add it to your reading list~ [Sweet-tongued, cool-hearted confidante x reckless, frivolous fake wastrel] The Empress Dowager made a disastrous match, pairing Xie Mingrui, a wastrel of the capital who failed the autumn imperial exams year after year, with the most upright and straitlaced young lady in the Hanlin Academy’s household. On their wedding night, Xie Mingrui entered the bridal chamber with a long face. In the flickering ca 6.4kFavorites13.7kClicks/ch2.9kGifts

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   I really enjoyed the romance between the male and female leads. There were no dramatic, passionate love stories; it was just them gradually becoming more attentive to each other's every move as they spent time together. [Panda head emoji] The gradual development of their relationship felt natural, gentle, and heartwarming...

4. 54 攻 One Thousand and One Days of Winning Over the Dark Moonlight 攻略黑月光的一千零一日 Fu Bei拂北Romance216k WordsCompleted [A twisted, lovesick, and theatrical yandere boy x a sweet, healing little ray of sunshine] Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book, and the System told her to win over the male supporting character, Pei You. Pei You was handsome, his dark eyes filled with stars from the heavens. His every movement carried the carefree spirit of youth. He didn't look hard to win over at all. Later, Jiaojiao discovered three things about Pei You: First, Pei You was a lovely boy: well-behaved, innocent, and a model 6.3kFavorites8.4kClicks/ch1.6kGifts

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   It follows the same formula as many transmigration novels where the protagonist heals the villain; after reading so many, I've become quite familiar with the pattern. The plot development and emotional shifts are very predictable.

5. 55 锦 The Brocade Guard’s Guide to Winning Over His Wife (Food) 锦衣卫蹲妻手札（美食） Zi Shan Zhi梓山止Romance347k WordsCompleted My next book is a food-and-mystery novel, I Stir-Fry My Way to Riches in the Capital. Please add it to your reading list! See the pinned comment for the blurb. Hardworking little chef × picky, spoiled young master Ever since Yuanniang first picked up a ladle, her greatest wish had been to sample every delicacy under heaven and follow the flavors in her memories to find the parents she had lost. And so, Shuntian gained a capable, efficient head chef. Fresh and tender spring bamboo shoots in s 5kFavorites11.5kClicks/ch2kGifts

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   The description of the dishes made me so hungry and craving food... [Biting handkerchief] It's been a while since I watched it, so I don't remember much and won't comment further.

6. 56 吾 My White Lotus Is Growing Up 吾家白莲初长成 Someone Across the River隔江人在Romance358k WordsCompleted Ye Xi had spent twelve years in the palace. She had once been adored by all, surrounded by beauty and affection, but in the end, her family was destroyed and her bones were buried in the wilderness. Then she was reborn. The first thing she did was rush to a brothel to save a pitiful young man. She knew that in her previous life, this young man had been a lowly eunuch, yet still managed to rise to the highest rank in the court, treading over a sea of blood. In an elegant study, sandalwood incens 3.5kFavorites17.9kClicks/ch667Gifts

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   I read it a long time ago, and I think I read it several times. The author's writing is excellent, and the progression of the relationship between the male and female leads and their deep respect for each other is very touching. The story of the young girl and boy growing up together, relying on each other, is very heartwarming.

7. 57 破 Breaking Spring Mountain 破春山 Laughing and Crying啼笑Romance265k WordsCompleted A romance and redemption story about a young man and woman, with the opposite of forced possession. The sun sets over the desert as fierce winds whip up the sand. Chen Jingshan crosses the Gates of Hell alone. When the inn door opens, the first thing he sees is the poor soul curled up on the ground. Her gaze is as gentle as water, and her frail body trembles beneath her tattered clothes. The heavy chain arou 3.1kFavorites5.1kClicks/ch742Gifts

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   The female lead's tragic fate, so pitiful... Although the ending is a happy one, the scars in her heart are truly hard to erase. It's so heartbreaking to watch! [Crying emoji]

8. 58 天 Almost Unrivaled Under Heaven 天下无双差一点 Su Cheng Xiao Liu苏城小柳Romance239k WordsCompleted Ji Xiaobai, a ruthless man, hated one woman more than anyone in the world. She stole his knife, his father, and his heart. "Ji Miaomiao, I told you I'd hack you to pieces and grind your bones to dust! Why do you keep saving me over and over?" "Don't think I'll fall for you just because you saved me." "Fine, fine. It's not like I don't know how to repay a kindness. Then I'll just fall for you." "Hey, I said I could fall for you. Stop crying already..." Well, this is a story of love and hate, wi 2.2kFavorites6.7kClicks/ch241Gifts

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   I don't remember much about the physical book I read a long time ago. It was probably the kind of classic, bickering-lovers kind of story.

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