Historical Romance 古言

1. 1 春 The Spring Terrace Chronicles 春台记事 Sheng Wan Feng盛晚风Romance457k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition signed; follow updates on Weibo: @ShengxiaWanFengx] [The entire novel has been revised, so pirated versions may not match] All the highborn young ladies of Shangjing share one beloved ideal: Xie Yun, the Xie family's legitimate son, peerlessly handsome and incomparably refined. But Sang Yao doesn't like him. It all started when she sprained her ankle beside him one day. He could easily have reached out to catch her, but instead he subtly moved aside and watched her 272.8kFavorites378.5kClicks/ch124.7kGifts

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   It's a really good read, a sweet little novel with interesting plot points. Watching the male lead transform from a cold and sarcastic person to someone who's head over heels in love is very satisfying. The female lead is a cute but clumsy beauty, so there are a lot of silly and awkward moments, but they're really funny.

2. 2 我 The Secret My Late Wife and I Shared 我和亡妻的秘密 In Front of Bright Moon Temple明月寺前Romance545k WordsCompleted [A female-dressed-as-male heir × a male-dressed-as-female princess. One couple, happy ending!] An imperial decree married Yu Qing to Princess Qingjia. Yu Qing’s identity was complicated. At first, all she wanted was for them to treat each other with mutual respect. But the princess looked at her pitifully. “Husband, I’ve been alone in the palace since I was little, with no affection or favor. If even you won’t cherish me, who else can I entrust my life to?” The princess was a great beauty, f 57.6kFavorites49.7kClicks/ch39.2kGifts

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   I liked it. The story features a doting husband and a powerful female lead; the occasional submissive/strong female lead is nice. The author's portrayal of the emotional changes is particularly well done and nuanced. Both characters are very well-developed.

3. 3 贵 The Noble Consort Could Never Not Love Me 贵妃不可能不爱朕 Candy Year糖果年Romance497k WordsCompleted My next novel: “My Third Year as a Caged Bird.” The blurb is at the end. Love you! In the sixth year of Jingrui, the emperor issued an edict appointing Qian Jiawan, the legitimate daughter of Prince Yue, as his consort. In private, Qian Jiawan was seventy percent satisfied with the marriage. The title of Noble Consort was sufficiently prestigious; the empress dowager had died early, so there would be no mother-in-law; and the Grand Empress Dowager was a close friend of her grandmother's and dote 81kFavorites65.9kClicks/ch25.3kGifts

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   It's sweet and very good to read. The male lead is gentle and considerate; after reading too many obsessive male leads lately, this is so refreshing. The two of them have a very youthful, loving feel to them, and they're incredibly happy. The female lead has an ex-boyfriend, but their relationship hasn't progressed much. The kitten is also very cute. The author's writing is quite good; they're quite adept at writing about court politics.

4. 4 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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   A truly authentic "death escape" story, perfect widower literature—it's so enjoyable to read! The female lead is exceptionally well-developed, incredibly strong and reassuring, while the male lead seems to have a gentle and kind nature. The supporting characters are also very well-developed. The only downsides are some illogical word choices and a few internet slang terms that are a bit jarring, but these flaws don't detract from the overall experience.

5. 5 小 A Little Spring Breeze 小春风 Electricity Princess发电姬Romance234k WordsCompleted The year Chunfeng turned sixteen, a misunderstanding led people to believe she was the royal family’s long-lost jewel. The royal family had gone to great lengths to find her, so naturally they spoiled her rotten. But no matter how pleased she was with her new life, there was still one person she feared: her “elder brother,” Crown Prince Li Xuan. Li Xuan was handsome and proper in every way, but cold and stern by nature. When Chunfeng saw him, she was like a mouse facing a cat. She suspected L 15.9kFavorites11.9kClicks/ch10.3kGifts

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   I love the female lead! She's so clever, adorable, and lovable. The whole story is sweet and great!

6. 6 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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   I started reading it because of the references, and overall it was pretty good; a satisfying read.

7. 7 三 The Third Miss Decides to Go… 三小姐决定去…… West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance355k WordsCompleted Her eldest brother eloped with the crown princess-to-be. Her second brother accidentally killed the empress’s nephew and became an outlaw. Her parents went mad, and now they wanted to help a prince rebel. Zhong Yao had nowhere to turn for help. She imagined all the possible endings for her family and decided that dying before their tragic fate arrived would be better. Since she was going to die anyway, that day she unhesitatingly took a sword meant for a stranger. And then She didn’t die? 255.8kFavorites271.4kClicks/ch143.4kGifts

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   It's so good, I love it! The whole cast of dog characters is hilarious, and I can't believe how the author came up with so many funny dialogues. The young couple is also so sweet.

8. 8 骊 Pearl of the Li River 骊珠 Pine Courtyard松庭Romance532k WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified-Chinese publication; see wb @Songting saya for updates] [The timid little princess who gets things done × the swaggering bandit who calls everyone a bird and an egg] Born into an age of turmoil, Lizhu was a princess, yet her life was still full of hardship and setbacks. Looking back on her life, the only time she had ever truly felt at ease was the brief three years she spent married to Pei Yinzhi. It took Pei Yinzhi ten years to rise from a poor scholar to the highest r 189.8kFavorites190.9kClicks/ch195.1kGifts

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   Wow! The Empress is so awesome!! The political intrigue, the emotions, and the character development are all so well done! I'm extremely satisfied! [Thumbs up] Both the main Pei and Xiao Pei storylines are delicious in their own way! [Glasses]

9. 9 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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   Excellent! The author handles the battles and political intrigue with ease, though the romance plot feels a bit rushed in some parts.

10. 10 春 In Spring, Peach Blossom Waters Flow Everywhere 春来遍是桃花水 Noise-Canceling Bun降噪丸子头Romance603k WordsCompleted My other novel, The Widower Ten Years Later, is now underway! [Rewritten and extensively revised chapters are marked in the titles. More than 60,000 new words have been added, and the bonus side story is up. Please consider leaving a five-star review. Thank you! ^ ^] - Shi Lingyao and Xie Zongwei married according to their parents’ wishes and the matchmaker’s arrangements. In the eyes of outsiders, they were a perfect match: their families were of equal standing, they were both talented and beau 158.9kFavorites210.8kClicks/ch22.7kGifts

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    It's quite good; I like widower literature... [Heart eyes] There are a few minor bugs, but they don't detract from its overall quality.

11. 11 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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    The male and female leads are incredibly well-developed. The male lead perfectly embodies the nerd vibe I imagined (though he doesn't have the scholarly air of a scholar). The female lead is a cheerful puppy with impeccable emotional intelligence. If you want to learn how to have high emotional intelligence, watch this.

12. 12 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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    Continue to perform steadily

13. 13 重 Reborn Without Getting Any Smarter 重生不涨智商 Yu Shi榆莳Romance625k WordsCompleted Lin Yun was observing an experimental field one moment, and the next she was thrust into a household-intrigue drama. The senior student of the agricultural college marched into the Great Zhou dynasty full of confidence, ready to make her mark and realize her potential across time and space. Three days later, Lin Yun died suddenly at home, and the Lin residence was draped in mourning. When she opened her eyes again, Lin Yun was back three days earlier. This time, she'd be careful and do her bes 111.1kFavorites134kClicks/ch121.6kGifts

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    It's basically a farming novel! I completely appreciate the wonderful qualities of the female and male leads; the author is very good at creating them.

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