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1. 1 不 Unrestrained (Reborn) 不循（重生） A Small Ark一寸方舟Romance587k WordsCompleted The new cultivation novel "Yuan Lian" is complete. #Main Story and Extras Complete# Shao Xun is the legitimate eldest daughter of the Duke of Ying’s household. Her father is a first-rank duke, her mother comes from a distinguished family, Consort Shu in the palace is her aunt, and her cousin is the third prince, a strong contender for the crown pr 215.7kFavorites415.5kClicks/ch210.2kGifts

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   It's absolutely hideous, what the hell is this?! It gave me goosebumps. Constantly calling someone "girl" or "child" is so awkward, so incredibly awkward. The way they talk is just so awkward, so incredibly awkward.

2. 2 第 The Thirtieth Year: A Moonlit Night 第三十年明月夜 Yun Xiang Qing Ning芸香青柠Romance652k WordsCompleted In the thirtieth year, on a bright moonlit night, the land was splendid, and the lotus pond was filled with moonlight. Princess Li Ying of Yong'an was gentle and kind. Yet at sixteen, she mysteriously drowned in the lotus pond in the palace. The emperor was inconsolable. Upon investigating, he discovered that the princess had been pushed into the pond and drowned by her husband. Enraged, t 97.8kFavorites87.3kClicks/ch31.7kGifts

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   I dislike the "beautiful, strong, and tragic" character trope, and I find it hard to sympathize with those who stubbornly suffer for their own sake. It always feels like something's missing—the plot, the structure, and the characters lack depth. All the twists, power struggles, and detective work are presented in a straightforward narrative.

3. 3 嫁 Marrying My Ex's Older Brother 嫁给前任他哥 Su Mu Mu苏幕幕Romance415k WordsCompleted Song Yan and the fifth son of the Wei family were in love and well matched. At their elders' urging, they became engaged. That bright young man was the love of her dreams. But shortly before the wedding, a sudden change of fortune occurred. Song Yan still married into the Wei family, but not to her fifth son. Instead, she married the head of the Wei family, Wei Qi, the fifth son's legitimate elder brother. He held a high position and was stern and steady. He was a full twelve years older than he 87kFavorites144.3kClicks/ch43.1kGifts

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a slice-of-life story, and the writing is smooth and decent. However, it feels a bit too bland and not particularly engaging.

4. 4 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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   Writing from the same angle from beginning to end is a bit tedious. I saw some very accurate criticisms online, so here are some points about the female lead: ① Age 16- ② She has sex addiction and self-harm elements, which are crucial to the development of the relationship between the male and female leads. ③ She's a spoiled, affected, and arrogant wife with zero self-care ability, constantly shifting between her left and right hemispheres of her brain. Male lead details: ① He practices evil arts and occasionally possesses superpowers. ② Later in the story, he suddenly develops a serious illness and calls the female lead "baby" (I personally find this extremely cheesy). ③ He's an incredibly handsome, emasculated, domineering CEO. Political intrigue: A group of protagonists murders the emperor, the male and female leads support a princess who impersonates the crown prince to become emperor, and a powerful eunuch marries the empress dowager. (This is not a critique of the events themselves, but the writing is incredibly childish and childish.) Don't subscribe to everything so easily just because you're impulsive. [Heartbroken][Heartbroken]

5. 5 小 Little Swallow 小燕尔 Electricity Princess发电姬Romance533k WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese edition is now available for preorder. For details, visit Weibo @Jinjiang Fadianji~~ Yun Qin had steamed five buns. Her husband, Lu Zhi, was still at school and hadn't come home, so she secretly ate three, leaving two. When Lu Zhi returned, the weather was cold, but sweat dotted his handsome, fair face, and his cheeks were faintly flushed from running. Yun Qin suddenly felt guilty. If only she'd eaten two instead of three. She brought the buns over. Lu Zhi was hungry too 140.2kFavorites137.2kClicks/ch177.2kGifts

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   So heartwarming, it's so sweet it makes me dizzy 😍

6. 6 阿 Jade 阿玉 Xiang Er项二Romance103k WordsCompleted I fell in love with a eunuch. The eunuch went mad, and my mother lost her mind. First-person narration A short personal account Theme: When it comes to love, what do royalty and riches matter? 11.3kFavorites19.8kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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   But why am I crying the whole time? [Heartbroken]

7. 7 不 Unawakened 不醒 Yi Dujunhua一度君华Romance544k WordsCompleted [You are both the armor that makes me invulnerable and the heart that falls apart at a single touch.] A xianxia infinite-flow story. The heroine returns to the past four times, changing the fates of herself and everyone around her. A scheming heroine x a sharp-tongued, pure-hearted master artisan. Updated daily at 9:00 a.m. Xianxia, happy ending. The heroine has an ex-husband. The story will be published on December 5. Theme: Admit when you’ve failed, turn back in time, and make peace with your 223.6kFavorites286.8kClicks/ch309.7kGifts

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   So beautiful it's beyond words 😳

8. 8 攻 Capture the Jade 攻玉 Ning Long凝陇Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Announcement: This novel was first published in 2020. It underwent its first full revision in April 2022 and its second in August 2026, mainly to correct typos and awkward phrasing. Returning readers don't need to reread it; you can ignore the update notices. New readers should read the official version. Pirated versions outside Jinjiang have nothing to do with this novel or its author.] A fantasy demon-hunting story set in an alternate Tang Dynasty. “Use the stones of other mountains to poli 644.4kFavorites864.2kClicks/ch988.3kGifts

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   The demon-catching plot is good, and the romance is also good. (Shortcomings: I don't really like the villainous female supporting character setting and the plot feels completely unnecessary and purely disgusting; I didn't like Li Huaigu's storyline.) I felt the ending was a bit rushed; I preferred the first half, especially Cai Feng Lou. The later investigations were somewhat predictable and not as intricately woven as Cai Feng Lou. However, the romance between the male lead gradually realizing his feelings and A Da pursuing his wife was very enjoyable.

9. 9 对 The Neighbor Across the Hall 对门 Wang Cheng望成Romance433k WordsCompleted [October 31, 2026 | Notice] Chapters are being replaced one by one, with extensive new and revised plot. We recommend waiting until all the replacements are complete before reading. >>> The childhood friend and sworn enemy living across the hall suddenly seems a little... The Shen and Liu family mistresses had been close since their unmarried days, but fate had them marry a pair of political rivals. To help their husbands find life in court a little easier and more agreeable, and to improve r 13.7kFavorites17.7kClicks/ch14.7kGifts

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   The author's writing is good, flowing smoothly, and the scenes between the male and female leads are excellent, with a skillful handling of ambiguity. However, it lacks a grand scale; the clues in the early stages are scattered, and some mysteries are revealed somewhat late. Overall, there are no major flaws, but it doesn't quite resonate with readers to the point of being deeply captivating. Occasionally, it feels a bit bland, yet also not worth abandoning. But a consistently smooth-written, well-developed, and sweet romance novel without any major flaws is rare, and it's a good choice for killing time. (Personally, I really like Jie Yin.)

10. 10 嫁 Marrying a Dead Eunuch 嫁给一个死太监 Fallen to Mud零落成泥Romance619k WordsCompleted A new cultivation novel is now underway: I Lost My Memory Before the Demon Lord Killed Me. You can find it in the author's profile~ Chen Hui transmigrated. When she woke up, there was no maid crying, “Miss, you're finally awake!” Instead, a sinister-looking eunuch stared at her and spoke in a sarcastic, sneering tone: “Miss Chen, if you look down on a eunuch like me, I won't force you. But if you hope I'll let you go home, I advise you to give up on that idea sooner rather than later! You'll nev 289.3kFavorites505.3kClicks/ch236.4kGifts

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    I love it!!! The perfect girl and the zero-point boy are so sweet! Li Xiaozhu, who's awkward, insecure, and arrogant, blushes easily when teased, and has a bad temper, is just too adorable. He solves problems when they arise, and if there are no problems, he just pounces on them, hahaha!

11. 11 白 Carrying A Lantern In Daylight 白日提灯 Li Qingran黎青燃Romance388k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published He Simu picked up a person to eat on the battlefield, never expecting that someone would pick her up instead. The young general who took her in seemed to think she was a frail war orphan, and went out of his way to look after her. So He Simu dutifully played the part of a delicate young woman. “Oh, blood! I’m terrified of blood. I faint at the sight of it.” “This basin is so heavy. I’m too weak to lift it.” “You’re all fighting and killing each other all day. 312.9kFavorites316.8kClicks/ch125.4kGifts

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    It was fairly good, especially the first half. The second half focused too much on the male lead, so I skipped through it.

12. 12 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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    It's so vulgar and I almost died laughing. It's even better enjoyed with some commentary.

13. 13 寂 A Home Deep in the Silence 寂静深处有人家 TwentineRomance211k WordsCompleted Theme: 32.7kFavorites64.7kClicks/ch2.1kGifts

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    The author's writing is superb, the characters are well-developed, the emotional storylines unfold logically, and the female lead is very special and seems quite spirited.

14. 14 一 Three Thousand Worlds in a Single Thought 一念三千 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance383k WordsCompleted The male lead is a scheming dog and a master manipulator. The whole story is built on one scheme after another from him, so if that's not your thing, don't dive in. This is the story of a greedy, lustful, petty heroine who sets out to make herself a cannon-fodder character. The central message is to convey a spirit of self- 46.5kFavorites63.3kClicks/ch6.1kGifts

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    This book is also quite good. The first half of the story was written by the author in his early years, while the second half was filled in many years later. You can clearly see the improvement in the author's writing skills. This one is not as amazing as "Coincidence" and "Qingyuntai", but overall it can be rated as excellent (the setting is a bit cliché, and some parts are slightly Mary Sue).

15. 15 在 Pinning a Lantern to Your Brow 在你眉梢点花灯 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance696k WordsCompleted [My next novel, Azure Cloud Terrace, is coming soon. I hope you'll visit my author page and add it to your reading list. Thank you!] [The main story is complete. Bonus chapters are still to come.] Yun Xi came from a distinguished family and had a fiancé everyone envied. Her life should have been smooth sailing. Then her marquis's household fell into ruin, and her fiancé broke off their engagement. To make ends meet, she took a job: keep a close eye on the notorious little prince of Jinling, a 109.1kFavorites195.6kClicks/ch65.5kGifts

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    I watched it a long time ago and don't remember much, but I do remember it was good. It was from the male protagonist's perspective, and the male protagonist time-traveled.

16. 16 镜 Mirror Bright, Flowers Bloom 镜明花作 TwentineRomance464k WordsCompleted Some people encounter certain events, and each finds their own destination. Thirteen-year age gap High martial arts, low magic world Not much romance Happy ending Theme: Good people get good things in the end! 70.2kFavorites94.3kClicks/ch72.3kGifts

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    It's a good read, but it requires some reading skill; you need to calm down and read it slowly. There's not much romance, but it feels very drawn out. It's the kind of story where you gradually fall in love and grow to like the female lead more and more. I really like the female lead's character and personality. However, the whole story feels shrouded in a huge gloom, making it feel dull and not enjoyable at all.

17. 17 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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    It's worth a read; some of the foreshadowing and plot points will draw you in and make you want to keep reading. Both the male and female leads are good people. While some details are a bit immature, the overall quality is excellent.

18. 18 青 Azure Cloud Terrace 青云台 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance769k WordsCompleted “I’m trapped beneath Xijin Terrace, and I’ve nearly bled dry. Yet all I can think is that little girl absolutely must not come here. If… she really does come, I’ll just tell everyone I saw her and that she’s already dead.” Theme: When the tower collapses, build another in its place. 338kFavorites351.4kClicks/ch170.4kGifts

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    This book is also popular, but like "Just Right," the romance between the male and female leads is somewhat weaker in the later stages after they get together.

19. 19 恰 Just as the Rain Kept Falling 恰逢雨连天 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance926k WordsCompleted [Announcement: I've opened preorders for A Lantern in Your Brow. It's a light 1v1 story, probably a historical romance, though I'm not entirely sure. If you're interested, you can add it to your collection from my author page. It opens on June 5. Thank you!] Liu Chaoming remembered that he first met Su Jin in the late spring of the twenty-third year of Jingyuan. It was always rainy that time of year. He stepped down from his sedan chair by Vermilion Bird Bridge, and she gave him a bow through 268.8kFavorites229.5kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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    I really like Shen Xiaozhi's writing. She writes ensemble pieces well, political intrigue well, and she's good at using scenery to express emotions. I can't find fault with most of her books. If I had to nitpick, I'd say her romance is a little weak, especially after the male and female leads get together.

20. 20 是 He's My Brother 是我哥 Zombie Granny僵尸嬷嬷Romance358k WordsCompleted 44.6kFavorites40.5kClicks/ch23kGifts

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    It's a pseudo-incest story, read purely out of curiosity, and surprisingly it's pretty good. The strengths are prominent, but the weaknesses are also obvious. The premise is very novel, with the male lead having a dual personality, and the second personality being a bit crazy. The emotional entanglement is engaging, and the sex scenes are quite satisfying. The downsides are that the female lead is somewhat spoiled and pampered in the early episodes, and the repeated emphasis on the taboo between siblings is overly deliberate.

21. 21 江 Ten Years Lantern on a Stormy Martial Arts World Night 江湖夜雨十年灯 Worry Makes Things Worse关心则乱Romance914k WordsCompleted Two hundred years ago, the war against the demons ended. The descendants of Ancestor Beichen gradually founded the six strongest sects in the martial world. Cai Zhao got lucky in the reincarnation lottery and was born into one of them, the Valley of Falling Blossoms. The story only began when she became a disciple at fifteen... According to her aunt, the martial world was a bright and thriving paradise. But all Cai Zhao saw was jealousy, betrayal, bloodshed, and endless strife. After clearing a 120.5kFavorites143.9kClicks/ch175.8kGifts

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    The plot is engaging, with a strong overall framework and narrative. I couldn't even guess the villain in the end. (The only thing I disliked was the author's writing style in some parts, but it's negligible.)

22. 22 所 Everyone Wants To Harm Me 所有人都想害我 Shi Jiu时久Romance414k WordsCompleted As the only girl among the grandchildren of the Duke of Peng’s household, the apple of her grandfather’s eye and the beloved little niece of the imperial consort, He Qiyao had spent the first fifteen years of her life living in a jar of honey. Aside from getting drunk after one cup on her first matchmaking date, hugging a pillar and spouting love poems for two hours, and losing face in front of her grandfather’s political rival, she had never faced any real troubles. But just before her sixtee 27.7kFavorites95.1kClicks/ch18.8kGifts

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    A very novel premise. Having read the author's other works, I can attest to the author's thoughtful and imaginative ideas. The romance is also beautifully written.

23. 23 诸 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts

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    The cheerful, smiling young Taoist nun had a slightly understated air about her, but her movements were quite fluid.

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