A Few Historical Chinese BG Novels 一些古言bg

1. 1 荒21+ Out of Tune 荒腔走板 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance582k WordsCompleted 108kFavorites76kClicks/ch157.7kGifts

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   I absolutely adore both the male and female leads; the female lead is adorable, and so is the male lead. The female lead is a skilled swordswoman, both scholarly and martial, and she can even charm the male lead. She's a little tyrant of the mountain, a true socialite, and also incredibly cute. You ask if she's a bit of a rascal? Absolutely! She teases the handsome Zhuo Guang every day, a master of deception. Yet, she's also incredibly serious, possessing both the down-to-earth charm of everyday life and a refined, ethereal elegance. She's a rascal on the outside, but possesses inner strength beneath. She can wield a knife, kill, and comfort courtesans; she can be as powerful as the Queen Mother of the West and as humble as a prince in a temple. The male lead loves watching plays and is obsessed with calligraphy. He endures the female lead's teasing for it all. Despite being a martial arts master with a dream of becoming a top scholar, his handwriting is terrible—pretty cute, right? He's extremely picky about looks and hates ugly people. After all, he's an exceptionally beautiful woman, so it's hard to dislike him. Aside from Zhao Ke, he's never spoken ill of anyone, although Zhao Ke is indeed extremely annoying, his behavior as ugly as his appearance. The token of love "given" by Xing Bao cannot be lost, or you'll be cut in half! For me, Xing Bao is someone who can bring warmth on a snowy night, hug his wife when she's hurt, and even if the relationship hasn't heated up yet, I'll still give Xing Bao New Year's money. Even if we're irreconcilable enemies, I can "compromise." If you don't accept all this, what are you even swaying, sir? He was framed for murder by Xingbao. He's incredibly vengeful and a little mean, but in the end, he's like a spoiled kitten, meowing and licking you twice—so cute and adorable! At first, I thought he was faking his death, but it turns out he's genuinely adorable! I absolutely adore the scenes between the male and female leads; they're so captivating and heartwarming, I was practically mesmerized! This is such a wonderful story, it's absolutely irresistible. Here's what I said when I watched it: My sister Xing is so cool! This evenly matched confrontation is so satisfying to watch. This story featuring both a strong male and a strong female lead is absolutely thrilling! So satisfying, so satisfying! This straightforwardness is just so enjoyable. The male lead has some unexpectedly cute traits, and his low anger threshold is strangely endearing. Xiaoxing is also super nice. Oh my god, this is so beautiful! Xiao Lu is both an omega and an alpha, heaven knows how awesome this is! Oh my god, do you guys know how good this is? Completely puppy-like! Xiao Xing and Xiao Lu, I completely approve of you! Reading this is truly a reward! I feel that the male and female leads have an extreme contrast that's endearing, or rather, a particularly attractive sense of contradiction. Regarding the character development, I'd like to offer a comment that I think makes a lot of sense. @What is this even about: "I understand the author wanted to portray the male lead as a person of integrity and ambition, but the writing is a bit lacking. Near the end of the first volume, it takes two chapters to mention his father's teachings about his ambitions, and earlier, he "never considered whether the task assigned by Zhao Zhi was right or wrong," and later, his confusion is only briefly mentioned, so he's not entirely resolute. It can be said that his father planted the seeds, he himself explored in confusion, and the female lead nurtured his ambitions. The description of him as "too resolute" here could have been better expressed. Actually, the male lead's character development is somewhat weak; the first volume emphasizes his endearing qualities rather than his underlying character development. The female lead is also somewhat underdeveloped, but she receives much more attention than the male lead, and everyone can roughly understand what kind of character she is, while it's much harder to discern her true nature in the male lead."

2. 2 鸾 The Phoenixes Sing in Harmony 鸾凤和鸣 Bai Qingxi白清溪Romance392k WordsCompleted Chu Ying went missing at the age of five. At fifteen, the Duke's household found her again. They say she spent the intervening ten years slaughtering pigs in the countryside. Now she can't read a single character, knows little of proper etiquette, behaves wildly and without restraint, and can't even dress properly. She's a rare oddity in the capital. Everyone thinks this girl will never find a decent husband, until one day the emperor issues an edict, betrothing her to the crown prince. ★ The c 19.9kFavorites15.7kClicks/ch4kGifts

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   Arranged marriage, love blossoms. A prince, from country bumpkin to young lady. Actually, I don't particularly like these settings, but this story was quite smooth to read, so I'll give it 4.15 Stars (for its unexpectedly smooth flow). Mainly, the female lead's baby is incredibly cute. Oh my god, after confessing his feelings, he's such a sly fox, all wet and acting like a puppy.

3. 3 下 The Next World 下一个人间 Feng Jiu'an凤久安Romance215k WordsCompleted [This is a bonus story for Jiangshan Zuo Qinghua. It is not part of the historical romance gender-equality series and can be read on its own.] A shy, well-mannered little princess is married off in tears to a general guarding the frontier. She expects to wed a hulking wolf of the grasslands, all broad shoulders, a leopard’s head, and bulging eyes. But when her veil is lifted, she finds a red-robed young man with bright, starry eyes and a face as fair as jade, grinning at her. Princess: “Hic… Huh 18.1kFavorites53.4kClicks/ch4.1kGifts

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   What an adorable young couple! The only solution for the general is youthful charm, okay? One minor caveat is that the male lead keeps calling the female lead "little girl," but since it's a 2019 story, I'll be forgiving. Overall, it's still quite cute. A match made in heaven, a perfect fairy tale from past lives to this one!

4. 4 珠 Pearl Palaces and Shell Pavilions 珠宫贝阙 Chi Xingshui池星水Romance682k WordsCompleted ◎ My new novel, How Could He Refuse to Offer Himself to Her, is now open for advance collection. See the synopsis below. ◇ Synopsis: Marquis's manor concubine-born daughter x young commander of the Northern Garrison, both reborn In her previous life, Fu Rongwei went from being a concubine-born daughter of a marquis's household to becoming the mother of the empire. Her life was full of hardship and twists and turns, yet it was also extraordinarily eventful. She was obsessed with power and near 15.4kFavorites26.4kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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   It's a very nice, classic-style story with a smooth writing style. The plot isn't particularly clichéd, and the character development is commendable. Lately, I've read too many bland and uninteresting stories; this is truly refreshing and a great read.

5. 5 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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   Antique and elegant, female rebirth, a story that unfolds slowly and steadily.

6. 6 嫁 After Marrying My Frail Husband 嫁给病弱夫君后 Mu Huanhuan沐欢欢Romance247k WordsCompleted [The neighboring novel, The Grand Secretary and the Empress Dowager, is now open for follows. Upcoming novel: The Beloved Empress.] Qin Hao had been raised in luxury all her life, except that her own father sold her to the Luyang Marquis household in the capital. After getting married, however, she discovered that her husband, who was disabled in both legs, was even more spoiled and delicate than she was. Ye Mo was the eldest legitimate son of the Luyang Marquis household. He became disabled i 1.9kFavorites6kClicks/ch281Gifts

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   A refreshing and satisfying story, rated 3.85, Featuring a seemingly disabled but actually vengeful prince and a beautiful young woman from Jiangnan.

7. 7 长 Growing Up in Joy 长为欢 Shan Guangyue山光越Romance445k WordsCompleted [Playing hard to get / willing to take the bait] Blurb written on December 25, 2023, revised on June 25, 2024. Upcoming fantasy novel, After the Failed Escape, launching in late September. Sweet little sugar figurine * Lu Laiyuan Charming and dangerous princess * Heir whose old flame suddenly reignites When Tan Yunheng was young, everyone in the capital envied her good fortune. Her father caught the attention of the Grand Princess, and she rose to become a princess herself. When she came of a 1.8kFavorites1.4kClicks/ch167Gifts

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   The story features a princess and a general, and the premise that a woman can hold an official position, which is slightly different from other similar stories (but only slightly ovo).

8. 8 闲 Leisurely Musings 闲情记 ChelephantRomance534k WordsCompleted I loved the original title so much. Plagiarism forced me to change it, and I'm furious. The person betrothed to Feng Xizhen was the Cui family's eldest son, Cui Qishu. But Cui Qishu had someone else in his heart and insisted on breaking off the engagement. So Feng Xizhen ended up marrying the second son, Cui Qiyu. To Feng Xizhen, it made little difference whether she married Cui Qishu or Cui Qiyu. They were both handsome, after all. But after the wedding, she found that Cui Qiyu seemed more to 5.5kFavorites5.3kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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   Lighthearted. The male lead is totally like a kitten, so cute and adorable, his mind is always filled with Hee-jin! Such a cute couple, their age-gap romance is so sweet!

9. 9 鸾 A Mismatched Pair of Phoenixes 鸾凤错 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance849k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. Bonus chapters are being updated in accordance with the rankings…] Tong Bi’s parents are dead, and with no one to arrange her marriage, she spends her money investing in handsome men here and there. Just as her family fortune is about to run dry She’s finally, finally, finally getting married! The good news: Her future husband is handsome, talented, and rich. The bad news: She’s taking someone else’s place at the wedding, so she feels a little guilty. Whatever. She’ll get 13.3kFavorites11.1kClicks/ch16kGifts

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   Coco, by a twist of fate, a perfect match was made for the young couple from the opposite side of the road. Our Tong Bi is beautiful, a bit naive (sometimes), but also very genuine, loyal, and principled. She's also a huge fan of Da Sai, falling for every guy she meets. She even got a little money, which she was easily swindled away by some good-looking men, haha. As the male lead in JJ, he's naturally tall, handsome, and talented, but he's also unlucky enough to have a brother whose family has fallen on hard times, leaving him destitute upon returning home (he even steals from and robs the female lead, haha). Compared to the female lead, he's definitely more virtuous. The author's writing contains some wonderfully subtle descriptions. [Cat emoji]

10. 10 岁 Peace Year After Year 岁岁平安 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance1.1M WordsCompleted During the spring plowing season, Tong Sui got married in a hurried, haphazard fashion. Her husband’s family lived twenty li away, and Tong Sui had never been there. She had never met the man who had been away performing military service for six years, either. She had only heard that he was so fierce that even local ruffians wouldn’t dare provoke him. On the eve of her wedding, a scholar from next door had tried to elope with her. Tong Sui refused. She liked the scholar’s gentle manners, but sh 359.4kFavorites660.8kClicks/ch747.3kGifts

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    This is a farming-themed novel. The plot involves a lot of battles, but that's unavoidable given the premise. Our female lead is very smart, realistic, and has a good sense of the big picture; she's beautiful and generous. There aren't many scenes with her childhood sweetheart, so you can watch without worry. The plot is quite good, without any of the concerns I had. The male lead is brave, resourceful, considerate, principled, and polite. I really love the three sisters-in-law; they're such lovely girls! None of them are perfect, but they all have strong personalities. The Xiao brothers all have their own unique characteristics, and the young couple's relationship develops gradually after marriage—a classic case of love growing over time.

11. 11 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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    This male lead is really hard to judge. Did he force himself on the female lead and treat her like an object?

12. 12 云 Childhood Sweetheart in the Clouds 云上青梅 Xu Chengyue许乘月Romance407k WordsCompleted Reader’s Guide: 1. A sweet romance. One-on-one. HE. Guaranteed sweet, but not guaranteed thrills. The plot is gentle and mild, with no dramatic twists or face-slapping revenge, so please consider carefully before starting. 2. Set in a fully fictional, gender-equal ancient world, which is nothing like real ancient history. Both men and women can study and take the civil service exams. The story is full of the author’s inventions, so please don’t nitpick historical accuracy. If it’s not for you, p 94.2kFavorites188.5kClicks/ch48.1kGifts

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    It's a historical romance novel, generally a very normal and conventional story about childhood sweethearts. I don't think I finished it; when I read the early parts, I felt it was a bit "immature" (3.5 Stars).

13. 13 红 Red Silk Hands 红酥手 Qie Mo且墨Romance338k WordsCompleted Completed in July 2023. Male lead: He has no feelings for the female lead, but pretends to be deeply in love for his own benefit. The longer he keeps it up, the more sincere he becomes. Female lead: She likes the male lead, but pretends to be reserved to fit her persona. The longer she keeps it up, the more she gets into it. Note: The names of the male and female leads have been changed. This is not a derivative work; it's a new setting. Please read in peace. Content warnings: 1. The male lead 15.5kFavorites16.9kClicks/ch2.9kGifts

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    I was actually drawn in by the name. I feel like my female lead, seemingly well-behaved and respectable, actually has a wild and stubborn streak. The male lead is a bit cunning and manipulative, and the two girls are in a kind of ambiguous, tug-of-war relationship—I guess it's all about sex and relationships—but my liking for him felt a bit rushed. The pacing felt a bit too fast, probably because the story is a bit short, although it was somewhat resolved later. Also, I thought Liang and my female lead would have a harmonious friendship, but then he suddenly had a gender swap, which was a bit off-putting. But overall, it was alright.

14. 14 天 Tianhu Academy 天鹄书院 Reward with Food, Punish with Hunger赏饭罚饿Romance400k WordsCompleted In the rainy season, thunder rumbled outside. Xi Hua stood by the window, chin in hand, watching raindrops fall from the eaves. Suddenly, she thought of something, turned, walked to the door, and flung it open. The person crouching outside and the yellow dog beside him both looked up at her in unison. "...What are you doing?" Guan He wiped the water from his face and said flatly, "Watching the door." "I have a dog." The yellow dog below gave him a wounded look, its tail swishing gently. After th 5.5kFavorites16.1kClicks/ch447Gifts

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    It's alright, a sweet romance novel.

15. 15 小 The Little Plum Blossom Just Doesn't Get It 小青梅她不开窍 April Locust Summer四月槐夏Romance100k WordsCompleted Ji Tang had just had her engagement broken off when she accidentally offended Lord Yan of the Jingzhao Prefecture. Lord Yan had kindly rescued her, but she mistook him for a lecher and punched him, leaving him with a bruised face. People said, "That's the Deputy Prefect! Aren't you afraid?" Ji Tang waved them off. "He's my former childhood friend. It's fine~" They'd grown up together, and he had the sweetest temper! But the moment she'd said that, she realized he was targeting her at every tu 657Favorites794Clicks/ch419Gifts

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    A sweet romance novel, with a few minor flaws.

16. 16 误 Drunk by Mistake 误酒 Stilt-Walking Balladeer高跷说唱家Romance417k WordsCompleted Blurb>> What should I do after drinking a love potion with my archenemy?! The young princess Li Li of Chaohe was pampered and cherished from childhood. She loved spring breezes and peach blossoms, and everything in her life went her way. The only thing that ever put her in a bad mood was her archenemy, Yun Jian, the legitimate son of a high-ranking military family. He was unruly and unrestrained, and ever since they were children, the two of them had been at each other's throats. Whenever they 60.5kFavorites54.4kClicks/ch21.7kGifts

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    It's just a typical sweet romance novel. The little girl is cute but a bit clueless, and the story follows a pattern of acting recklessly before falling in love. I felt the conflict was a bit contrived, but I was really looking for something to read, so I decided to give it a try.

17. 17 当 The Moon That Shone Then 当时明月 Nothing But Wind and Moonlight不过风月矣Romance318k WordsCompleted Take up your sword and head for Jiangnan. Ask not when you’ll return. As the moon happens to be full tonight, let us invite all passersby and spectators to listen together to a tune beneath the moon of yore [Mad, twisted young master of the Miaojiang Gu Clan x innocent young woman new to the martial world] The Gu Clan had vanished from the martial world for years. Its young master, Yan Gui, carried the burden of restoring it. While fleeing his pursuers, he became trapped in a maze of illusions w 5.3kFavorites3.3kClicks/ch957Gifts

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    I watched "The Fragrance of POP" before, but I never expected there would be a clean version on "Little Green River," with a teenage boy and girl setting!

18. 18 四 A Sweet Courtyard Through the Seasons 四时甜院 ChelephantRomance261k WordsCompleted When Jing Shen first arrived in Ruoliu, he stayed at the home of Teacher Xia, who taught at the school. The teacher's family was poor. Their courtyard held only a pomegranate tree, a parasol tree, and one lovely girl. After that, he ate and played with her, and spent all four seasons by her side. Even after he went home, he still remembered that year, when the pomegranate blossoms were in bloom. Beneath a sea of scarlet, he had inexplicably... stolen a kiss from her. She tasted as sweet and fre 20.3kFavorites30.9kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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    They're so sweet and adorable, two such cute little ones! They're both very lively and noisy, which is so endearing.

19. 19 恰 Just in Time to Fall for You 恰逢心悦卿 Zhi Shao枝芍Romance216k WordsCompleted The gentle third young lady of a military household and a refined prince. I want to write a sweet, tender story. The master of the Jing household was granted a noble title for his military achievements, and his son inherited his mastery of martial arts. His daughters were all a little unconventional, except... the third young lady, Jing Wan. She was gentle as water, well-read and courteous, quite unlike the martial spirit that defined the rest of the Jing household. @ He gave the bamboo-ribbed 17.5kFavorites39.1kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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    The writing logic has some minor issues; overall, it just feels a bit off. Let me point out a few things: many dialogues are too casual, like modern conversation, and the hierarchical structure doesn't quite fit. I wouldn't say much in a contemporary romance novel, but this is clearly a historical romance! [Crying emoji] The author kept emphasizing that he wanted to write about two gentle people, but I feel that the writing skills were really insufficient. I could only say that they were somewhat gentle, but not particularly so. (Personally, I think it's probably because there was too little detailed description and the descriptive language was too simplistic.) In short, the characters are not particularly three-dimensional. However, ignoring these minor flaws, it's still acceptable, I'd give it 3.75 Stars.

20. 20 蜜21+ The Honey Formula 蜜方 You Sijie尤四姐Romance351k WordsCompleted 59.1kFavorites69.6kClicks/ch41.9kGifts

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    This book truly exudes a strong sense of mortal enmity. While the couple appears affectionate on the surface after marriage, they are actually engaged in fierce intrigue and power struggles. By the way, the female lead had a slight crush on her cousin before marriage (and even after marriage, before she fell for the male lead). If you can't accept this, you might want to avoid it, but I found it acceptable. Personally, I think the cousin could be considered the female lead's ideal type. After all, how many men had young ladies of that era seen? And he didn't do anything outrageous; the female lead only harbored feelings for him. The male lead is a high-ranking imperial uncle, a sickly old man with considerable cunning. He's probably been admiring the female lead for a long time and has been plotting against her for a long time. The female lead is very concerned about her family's interests and values ​​her reputation for virtue, and she is indeed kind. The less idealized characters actually make the story feel more realistic.

21. 21 昨 Yesterday’s Book 昨日书 Gu Lezhi顾了之Romance370k WordsCompleted ★Complete. Every chapter includes revisions and added details. Pirated copies are incomplete and riddled with errors. Please read the authorized version on Jinjiang. Shen Shuyue never imagined that the next time she heard news of Pei Guangji, years later, it would be news of his death. Even more unexpected was the news that came with it: he had been planning to visit her the following day to ask for her hand. Was fate really playing such a cruel joke on them? If she had known he had secretly 39.1kFavorites27.2kClicks/ch31.7kGifts

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    Actually, you can feel the author's strong writing skills; they use techniques effectively when appropriate, and some descriptions are very moving. The author also researches some of the settings, and there are subtle clues, foreshadowing, and clever plot devices. The overall concept is quite appealing to me. However, there are some... There are minor flaws, some awkward moments, and some parts that feel a bit frivolous.

22. 22 表21+ How Dashing My Cousin Finds Me 表哥见我多妩媚 Gui Fei归绯Romance722k WordsCompleted 30.6kFavorites41.6kClicks/ch14.4kGifts

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    My cousins ​​are here, both with gentle personalities. It's just that my poor daughter is so pitiful, I feel so sorry for her. It's great! Watching them get along is so comforting, like brushing away a cloud in a light drizzle, the gentle moonlight spilling into my palm, a breeze blowing on a sultry summer night, the quiet rain falling and flowers blooming under the eaves, the moon setting and the water flowing... [Let me see] It's so sweet! It's a long and steady relationship, and their personalities and actions show they can live a very good and fulfilling life.

23. 23 梦21+ Chronicles of Dream Fish 梦鱼记 Yiren Kui Kui伊人睽睽Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 19.7kFavorites9.5kClicks/ch30.3kGifts

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    Dream Fish Chronicles is absolutely, absolutely, absolutely amazing!!! KuiKui's writing is simply divine. The character development is exceptionally good! The last female lead I really liked, and who felt somewhat similar to me, was Xuan Bao from "Little Lady," and also Bao Ying from "When Cherry Blossoms Bloom." Kui Kui, I truly love you! I love every single one of your stories; they all possess a unique and irresistible charm. They are all so sincere, bright, pure, virtuous, mindful of the bigger picture, concerned for the common people, and unwilling to tolerate harm. I also quite like the male lead's character. I enjoy stories with a gentle demeanor and a touch of contrast. A similar male lead I particularly like is Yan Qing from "Huai Bi," though he's consistently gentle. This technique is quite unique. First, it introduces the male protagonist from ten years in the future and the female protagonist from ten years in the past. Then, it introduces the female protagonist, who knows some things about what happened ten years in the future, and the male protagonist from ten years in the past. This builds up the conflict and the storyline, creating a lot of narrative tension. There are also some subtle foreshadowing elements, the kind that are completely unexpected. If the author hadn't revealed them, I wouldn't have guessed a thing. Moreover, the meticulous, unraveling technique that gradually clarifies the storyline is truly satisfying to watch. You really have to watch it to understand! My daughter is also incredibly kind, beautiful, responsible, grateful, polite, generous, elegant, sincere, adorable, and bursting with charm. She's a princess who's bold, passionate, and has a high-class feel to her character. The male lead is also a refined and virtuous scholar, well-versed in the I Ching, the Four Books and Five Classics, and mechanical arts. He's capable in both court and domestic life, yet also subtly mischievous, prone to jealousy, and possesses a captivating and alluring charm. He's handsome, gentle, and refined, a true gem. The youthful arrogance and untamed spirit, coupled with the tolerance and calmness of adolescence, create an incredibly stable emotional landscape. The writing is excellent, the emotions are delicate, and I love every single word. My adorable, awkward yet proud Yu Tao is just so cute! And Yan Tang is also a seductive demon! My darlings, we just love it so much! There's absolutely no competition between male and female characters; it's just that I love it so much!

24. 24 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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    A man dressed as a woman and a woman dressed as a man; the girl is incredibly strong, and the male lead is quite adorable [kissing emoji].

25. 25 榜 A Noble Son-in-Law Found at the Exam Results Board 榜下贵婿 Sunset Rose落日蔷薇Romance556k WordsCompleted Preorder title: The Forged High God. Synopsis below the blurb for this novel. Blurb: For generations, the Jian family of Jiangning Prefecture has dealt in gold jewelry, running a venerable shop with a modest reputation. Master Jian has no shortage of gold or silver, and longs to use his merchant status to enter elite society. This gives him the idea of finding a wealthy, influential husband for his only daughter, Jian Mingshu. Master Jian casts his net far and wide, selecting several scholars 160kFavorites283.6kClicks/ch80.9kGifts

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    They're childhood sweethearts, with the female lead's family always looking out for the male lead. The "marriage proposal" scene stems from this, which makes things a bit awkward. The male lead never truly realized his own feelings. Finally, when he's going to the capital, he takes the female lead, whose family has been destroyed and who has lost her memory, with him. From then on, they're like siblings, but what follows is a chaotic love triangle, haha. As for the plot polish, the underlying logic of these storylines is actually quite simple, easy to guess, but still engaging enough to keep you reading. The foreshadowing is so obvious; I guessed it 860 times, but the male and female leads still couldn't figure it out. I think there's a bit of OOC (out-of-character) here, but it's a minor flaw and acceptable, serving the plot well. The female lead is very lively, cute and carefree, haha. The male lead is quite versatile with a touch of cunning, and he's very good to my female lead. However, (in a few scenes) I really felt the male and female leads had a sibling-like relationship, and I inexplicably started shipping Song and my female lead, but I still ship the official pairing, hehe.

26. 26 折 Broken Bones 折骨 Fish Washed by Branches濯枝鱼Romance218k WordsCompleted [Chapter comments are open. Bookmark to comment. 70% advance access; available to read after 24 hours.] Cool, refined, teasing princess × scheming, green-tea son of a condemned official -- The second time Liu Anyu saw Gu Huai was outside Wende Hall, where rain had been falling for days. He knelt there outside the hall, his thin blue robe soaked through as raindrops the size of beans battered him, leaving him in a wretched state. Perhaps the emperor was fed up with his disturbance. He sent out 1.8kFavorites1.6kClicks/ch227Gifts

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    It feels like two big shots are playing hide-and-seek, haha.

27. 27 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Uncle 嫁国舅 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance372k WordsCompleted Li Yunzhu was widely recognized as a beauty among the nobles: willful and spirited, she couldn’t stand the slightest grievance. The young Lord Cao Shao dreamed of marrying her, but unfortunately, their elders changed their minds. “Yunzhu, I was powerless. I let you down.” “Oh.” Li Yunzhu wasn’t deeply attached to Cao Shao. She just couldn’t swallow the insult. Just then, the elder Lord Cao Xun returned to the capital. In his youth, he had vowed not to start a family until he had secured th 159.2kFavorites271.1kClicks/ch145.9kGifts

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    As the title suggests, this is about Yunzhu and the Grand Prince's post-marital romance. Yunzhu is a very beautiful woman who knows what she wants, is proud, and bold. A good thing is that it doesn't put the Grand Prince down. The male lead is a very cunning and handsome general, but actually quite rough around the edges (though he's still refined, haha).

28. 28 春21+ A Letter from Spring 春日简书 You Sijie尤四姐Romance476k WordsCompleted 109.8kFavorites129.3kClicks/ch148.6kGifts

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    Mo Yue is a cute, generous, and sensible natural baby who is loved by everyone. She and the male lead are both handsome and gentle. The plot in the early part of the story, where the four and five of them compete for the girl, surprised me a little, but it was also quite reasonable.

29. 29 金 The Night Watch Keeps No Curfew, and the Long Night Has Yet to Dawn 金吾不禁，长夜未明 Yiren Kui Kui伊人睽睽Romance757k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female General's Dirty Love Story “On New Year's Eve in the eastern capital, the night curfew was lifted, and dawn seemed far away. Tens of thousands had been killed or wounded in distant Yizhou. I returned to the capital with a handful of surviving troops, just as the snow began to fall. Zhang Xingjian handed me a bowl of warm wine and told me I'd worked hard.” “I had never spoken to him, never even shown him a kind face. My younger sister was his fiancée. They were a perfec 92.2kFavorites125.4kClicks/ch63kGifts

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    First, a heads-up: there are a lot of metaphors, like "moon" and "sycamore tree," and some of the forceful and demanding elements sometimes make me uncomfortable. Anyway, I find it offensive, but I think it's actually very well written and brilliant. Returning to the topic of the male and female leads, both are beautiful, strong, and tragic figures; neither is perfect, which makes them truly memorable. Our female lead, Qingwu, is incredibly pitiful. Born into a prestigious family, she lacked proper upbringing and lived as a woman unacceptable to society. Although she is so straightforward, free-spirited, and persistent, she is disliked by everyone. She is not allowed to wear women's clothing, is treated like a thief, is not valued or loved, and is not respected. This leads to her becoming somewhat cold, ruthless, self-centered, and naive, even committing heinous acts. However, Qingwu did not despise herself because of others' rejection; she still stands tall on the earth. Besides, isn't this all due to the ways of the world? No one is perfect, no one is a saint. Others may dislike her because of her personality, but I like her precisely because of her personality. It's just that my likes and dislikes stem from the same source. Furthermore, there's a line from the male lead analyzing his own feelings that really stuck with me: "To punish without teaching is cruelty." Everyone else dislikes the female lead, yet the male lead is willing to "teach" Qingwu without punishing her. He was also adopted into the main family from a collateral branch because of Zhang Rong, becoming the "Moon," praised by the world. He's a highly cunning man with a touch of darkness, beautiful and charming (don't question my choice of words, I genuinely perceived this about him), vengeful yet good-natured, and somewhat gentle and considerate—the Moon. What's really impressive is that I genuinely felt the attraction between Yuelu and Qingwu. Yuelu loves the free-spirited and somewhat sincere Wutong, while Qingwu loves the moon high in the sky. She loves the moon that she can't have, but she doesn't know that the moon has already submitted. We Wutong really feel somewhat unworthy of her. But overall, it's really incredibly well-written! KuiKui, I love you to death!

30. 30 新 My Husband Transmigrated to Steal Me From the Male Lead 新聘 Yu Shi榆莳Romance538k WordsCompleted Gu Lingyi, daughter of the Minister of Revenue, had two great regrets in her life. First, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Jiang Xuanqing, who had placed third in the palace exams, broke off their engagement in public: “I have no romantic feelings for you. From now on, you can think of me as your older brother.” Second, she believed Cui Yi’s empty promises that he would one day rise to the highest offices and always outshine Jiang Xuanqing. In a moment of foolishness, she agreed to marry h 307.1kFavorites265.2kClicks/ch349.7kGifts

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    In this male-to-female transmigration novel, I always feel the male lead's attraction to the female lead is inexplicable. However, our female lead is very charming, so it's not entirely unreasonable for her to win over the male lead. Besides, it's just a web novel, so my expectations aren't too high. It's basically a story of the male lead's coaxing and deception leading to a fake-to-real, post-marital romance.

31. 31 权 A Marriage of Power 权嫁 Watching the Mist望烟Romance675k WordsCompleted Completed At her family’s arrangement, An Mingzhu became engaged to Chu Yan, the top scholar of this year’s imperial examinations. The Chancellor’s daughter marrying into a poor family was an obvious attempt to win and cultivate an ally. Each side would get what they wanted. But An Mingzhu was happy. A chance encounter long ago had left the image of that graceful, extraordinary young man lodged in her heart. Her wish came true, and she became a member o 61.6kFavorites58.7kClicks/ch11.2kGifts

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    The male lead is an exceptionally handsome and talented scholar, while the female lead is both beautiful and intelligent but is manipulated by the An family. This plot setting leads to the male lead's somewhat arrogant and overly sinister nature (especially during the period when the female lead wants to divorce him). He's alright at other times.

32. 32 皇 Good Things Are Afoot in the Imperial City 皇城有好事 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qian Zhong x Zhuang Hechu That year, Zhuang Hechu was imprisoned and had already given up on life. When Qian Zhong saw him, heavy shackles hung from his pale, slender hands and feet. He was covered in blood, yet still smiled gently as he always did, softly asking her which creature or plant in the world she feared most: birds, beasts, insects, fish, grass, or trees. Qian Zhong held him, afraid that squeezing too hard would hurt him, yet afraid that if she held him too lightly he would disappea 19kFavorites6.5kClicks/ch20.8kGifts

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    This is truly amazing writing! I'm incredibly impressed. The character is also a refreshing surprise; the female lead is a beggar, but she's incredibly intelligent, quick-witted, and full of life. The male lead is meticulous and seemingly frail, but he's actually a master of disguise, a gentle and self-disciplined gentleman who's exceptionally kind to our daughter. The plot is also excellent, full of twists and turns, and the writing is superb. Overall, it's a fantastic read!

33. 33 公 The Duke House’s Ideal Daughter-in-law 公府佳媳 Plum Blossom Calyx of Jiangnan江南梅萼Romance623k WordsCompleted Coming next: Red Beans Grow in the Southland. Zhao Huanxi, the eldest grandson of the Duke of Jing's household, is noble and beautiful. Confined to the inner quarters and lacking ambition, he's good for nothing but his looks. At sixteen, he married Xu Nian'an, the daughter of a late Doctor of the Five Classics. Xu Nian'an is capable and sharp-minded. After marrying into a distinguished family, she falls out with her wicked aunt by marriag 178.6kFavorites268.8kClicks/ch145.5kGifts

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    The title initially deterred me, but I was really looking for a heartwarming slice-of-life story, so I started reading. Anyway, the male lead's character is just too unique; he's not one of the typical "Little Green River" type. But as I read on, I was completely charmed. It's a different kind of nurturing story, and he's pure-hearted, kind, beautiful, ambitious, and loves my daughter dearly. Their interactions are just so adorable! And the female lead isn't coy at all; once she understands her feelings, she accepts them without any deliberate complications. She's a smart, generous, and beautiful older sister—I absolutely adore her! She has a gentle, all-encompassing strength and beauty. It gets better and better as you read on; it's quite enjoyable. (This isn't exactly a typical modern romance novel with a female lead, although I don't usually like that type, but this one is very refreshing with some cute elements.) At first, I thought my mother-in-law was the domineering type, but it turns out she's a beautiful and kind-hearted woman. And when I saw the secondary couple's storyline later on, it was a bit unexpected for me, because it was quite messy and left me somewhat ambiguous (because in my experience, I can usually tell who's a couple at a glance, but in this story, I wasn't immediately certain, so it was a bit of a surprise). Anyway, seeing the young couple being so happy made me incredibly happy.

34. 34 给 I Bow Down to You 给您跪下 Drunk, Breaking a Branch醉折枝Romance364k WordsCompleted [Completed. The new story is now underway. If this story happens to hit a sore spot, please drop it.] [Only the place names and government system are based on history. Everything else is entirely fictional, entirely fictional, entirely fictional. Any further historical nitpicking will be handled like Sima Qian's work.] "The young nobles of the Five Mausoleums ride east of the golden market, silver saddles and white horses sweeping through the spring breeze." By the time Shen Cirou turned sevent 43.9kFavorites124.9kClicks/ch10kGifts

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    Actually, I really don't like stories where the male lead is an emperor or has a disguise, but this one didn't reveal it in the synopsis or the first few chapters, and the male lead's disguise as a musician was so gentle and charming, it was incredibly captivating. When I finally found out he was actually the emperor, I got a little hooked and started reading. How did Yao Yao turn evil? I thought she was such a good girl!

35. 35 和 Spring in the Courtyard, Reflected in the Dew 和露映春庭 Waka和歌Romance533k WordsCompleted Two unfortunate people, and a whole lot of sweet moments. How many versions of this blurb is this now? My own elegance, its shades left to fate. He Yaohua, a girl oppressed by her clan, forced to flee with her younger brother; Cui Jinting, an infamous tyrant in the capital with no father or mother. Two people who refuse to bow to fate come together through a marriage contract made without the least sincerity. From then on, they face the tumultuous world side by side... 8.3kFavorites27.2kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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    The writing is very smooth, and while the plot isn't entirely unconventional, it's very engaging and keeps you wanting to keep reading. I think the female lead is a somewhat aloof and gentle person, well-read, dabbling in many things, very gentle, goal-oriented, passionate, clear-headed, decisive, and discerning. Ironically, I feel Yao En's character is more like a male lead from JJ's novels than Cui Er's (no offense intended). Perhaps it's because Cui Er doesn't have maxed-out intelligence, has some youthful energy in the early stages, and his revenge path feels like a challenge to fate, full of passion. However, to sum it up in one sentence, he probably hasn't read as much as my female lead, haha. Overall, it's quite a good read.

36. 36 逐 Chasing Jade 逐玉 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance869k WordsCompleted [Originally titled The Marquis's Wife and the Pig-Killing Knife] After her parents pass away, her childhood sweetheart breaks off their engagement, and her relatives plot to devour her inheritance. For the sake of her five-year-old sister, Fan Changyu decides to take in a live-in husband. She sets her sights on the man she rescued. He is covered in wounds and owns nothing, but at least he has a handsome face. The two quickly strike a deal: she will take him in while he recuperates, and he will 599.8kFavorites573.5kClicks/ch408.5kGifts

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    I didn't finish watching because of the character design issues, but from a quick glance, there seemed to be no major problems overall.

37. 37 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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    Xiao Jiaren [kissing emoji]

38. 38 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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    [Laughing out loud] Okay

39. 39 观 Notes on Watching Cranes 观鹤笔记 Her and the Lamp她与灯Romance566k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. Taking a few days off before posting the bonus chapters.] [Coming soon: The Lady Buddha and Letters to a Rose. Please add them to your reading list.] [Blurb] Deng Ying in history was convicted and died by lingchi, the slow slicing execution. Even after his death, Grand Secretary Yang Lun personally inscribed the words “Pure and Clean” for him. Yang Wan, who lives in the twenty-first century, has spent ten years studying Deng Ying, poring over every detail of his life. Ten 520.5kFavorites495.9kClicks/ch359.4kGifts

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    Excellent writing, engaging plot, well-developed and vivid characters – definitely worth reading! Five stars!

40. 40 夫 My Husband Became the Most Powerful Minister 夫君位极人臣后 Peacekeeping Zongzi维和粽子Romance570k WordsCompleted [Revised text. If the transitions between sections seem off, clear your cache and reload. Coming soon: "The Princess Comes First" and "I’ll Save the Sickly" At a banquet in the princess’s residence, in a secluded hall, He Lanzhi pressed her palm and braced herself against the wall, only to run into Lu Wuyou, the newly named top graduate of the imperial exams, who was just as unsteady on his feet. One was limp as a boneless dol 452.9kFavorites702.7kClicks/ch334.6kGifts

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    Good character design

41. 41 招 Summoning the Soul 招魂 Gardenia山栀子Romance580k WordsCompleted [The entire novel has been carefully revised. The revised version differs greatly from pirated copies. I’m not responsible for any pirated version.] -The fallen young lady of a noble family x the dead young general- From a carefree young noble to a traitorous court villain, Xu Hexue’s crimes were too numerous to recount. Even fifteen years after he had been sentenced and put to death, people in the streets and markets of Great Qi still spoke of his past and spat on his wicked deeds. Ni Su neve 412kFavorites448.7kClicks/ch293.6kGifts

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    The writing is excellent, the plot is engaging, and both characters are gentle yet resolute. The only downside is that the male lead seems to suffer a lot, but thankfully the female lead is there for him. (This isn't to say the female lead isn't suffering, but their mutual redemption is heartwarming.) I feel so sorry for these two characters. Overall, it's definitely worth watching. I'm giving it five stars!

42. 42 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 setting... [Heart emoji][heart emoji]

43. 43 表 Blessings to My Cousin 表妹万福 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance510k WordsCompleted After a long dream, Zhen Jiafu met the man named Pei You'an once more at a crossroads in her life. She was born into a wealthy merchant family, and the road ahead seemed to be lined with shackles. As a young man, he had become famous throughout the capital for his talent. Later, he was cast out by his family, disgraced, and died in the frontier in the prime of his life. If life could begin again, may good fortune be with you, and may you enjoy lasting happiness. Theme: Make the most of ever 397.2kFavorites873kClicks/ch282.9kGifts

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    Because of this story, I fell in love with cousin literature.

44. 44 宦 The Eunuch's Favor 宦宠 Green Medicine绿药Romance742k WordsCompleted (The name used for the simplified Chinese print edition is "Moonlight Beneath the Vast Heavens") Everyone knows Pei Huaiguang, the Chief Eunuch in charge of the imperial seal, as a treacherous, sinister man who holds the world in the palm of his hand. When the emperor dies, everyone says the Chief Eunuch will not spare the young Empress Dowager. At the grand ceremony to worship Heaven, before countless onlookers, he kneels at her feet and lifts the hem of her court dress for her. He is a living 368.6kFavorites522.5kClicks/ch250.9kGifts

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    It's visually appealing; it can be considered top-tier in this field.

45. 45 岁 Bright Years (Double Rebirth) 岁时有昭（双重生） August in Summer八月于夏Romance638k WordsCompleted [The complete novel is finished. The main story of "I Haven’t Been a God for Ages" is also complete. Come check it out!!!] Novel blurb: [Blurb One] When Rong Shu married Gu Changjin, she didn’t know his heart belonged to someone else. She also had no idea that her mother had forced the woman he loved to marry far away in Suzhou, so that Rong Shu could get what she wanted. Three years after their wedding, the empress found Gu Changjin and brought him back. He b 355.2kFavorites519.6kClicks/ch144.7kGifts

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    I read it a long time ago, so I don't remember the plot very well, but it was a good article.

46. 46 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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    Mini cookies

47. 47 剑 Sword Embracing the Moon 剑拥明月 Gardenia山栀子Romance376k WordsCompleted [Complete] - An innocent, world-weary little princess x a bold, carefree young assassin - Shang Rong was born the legitimate daughter of Prince Rong’s household. At her birth, strange celestial signs appeared, and when she was one, she was brought to the imperial palace and made Princess Mingyue. In the thirty-first year of the Chunsheng era, the emperor traveled south and was ambushed by rebels. Princess Mingyue, who had accompanied him, was separated from the imperial party and ended up in Na 269.9kFavorites259.3kClicks/ch107.4kGifts

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    This is truly the pinnacle of pure love! The young boys and girls are so beautiful.

48. 48 折 Bamboo Shattered, Jade Broken 折竹碎玉 Deep Teal深碧色Romance538k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed; check Weibo @Shen Bi Se Ya for updates] Xiao Yao held a grudge against Cui Xun because of an elegant gathering shortly after she first arrived in Jianye. She was mocked rather thoroughly and, unable to restrain herself, tore the jeweled flower from Wang Si’s hair, turning the place into chaos. The farce came to an abrupt end when Cui Xun arrived. The noble young ladies who had been so proud and haughty around her all changed their tune, becoming so sweet and gentle it mad 227.5kFavorites190.7kClicks/ch81kGifts

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    Fishing-related x Self-discipline and Restoration of Propriety

49. 49 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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    A story of an upright and outspoken minister and a woman of strong character; the plot is quite long, the romance is compelling, and the characters are well-developed. Overall, it's a very good story.

50. 50 锦 Killing in Brocade 锦衣杀 September Wildfire九月流火Romance750k WordsCompleted [Jinjiang author: Jiuyue Liuhuo] [Print edition now available] Wang Yanqing's father died in battle, and she was adopted by the Marquis of Zhenyuan's household as an orphan. She loved Fu Tingzhou for ten years and risked her life for him. Though a young woman, she was left covered in scars. In the end, Fu Tingzhou decided to marry someone else. Ten years of devotion had become a joke. Fu Tingzhou went out of the city to burn incense with his fiancée, completely forgetting that it was Wang Yanqin 222kFavorites302.2kClicks/ch150.9kGifts

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    The melodramatic plot is hard to judge, but it's not bad.

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