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1. 1 长 Eldest Brother 长兄 Write Parting Sounds写离声Romance498k WordsOngoing [No Blood Relation Between Siblings] [Coercive Possession] [Ancient Version of Anna] *The story may be revised at any time, so please read promptly. *If you see duplicate chapters, your subscription ratio is too low, and what you are seeing are anti-piracy chapters. Wei Ying, the legitimate daughter of the Wei family, was born into a household of wealth and privilege. Blessed with breathtaking beauty, she had already earned a reputation as the number-one beauty of Jiangnan by the time she came 86.6kFavorites55kClicks/ch47kGifts

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   The fake bone brother and sister The two characters, a duo, display a very strong mutual possessiveness and lust. To some extent, both can be considered effeminate and yandere beauties.

2. 2 金 A Match Made in Gold 金碗良缘 Pei Qianyu裴千羽Romance396k WordsCompleted My next historical romance, Miss Bao, is open for advance bookmarks in my profile! A marriage-first, love-later romance with a young emperor. When Lu Jinwan was seven, the emperor's third son was appointed crown prince, and an edict ordered everyone in the land to avoid using his name. So overnight, Jinwan was renamed Jin Zhe. Her father's dream of having children named "Gold Plate" and "Gold Bowl" was shattered, and Wanwan wouldn't accept it. She clung to her father's leg and wailed. Her 3.7kFavorites5.2kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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   The story revolves around a prince and a merchant's daughter, who can be considered childhood sweethearts in a sense based on their age. The female lead is very cheerful and lively with a very interesting personality, while the male lead is portrayed as a future wise ruler in the making (his career development is clearly depicted). The supporting characters were also well-developed. The author's plot unfolds in a well-organized manner, the emotional storyline is vivid and full of ups and downs, and the writing style is brisk (the descriptions of the different customs and cultures of the South and the frontier are particularly impressive).

3. 3 你 You Don’t Want Your Coworkers to Find Out, Do You? 你也不想被同事发现吧 Spring Mountain Again又见春山Romance269k WordsCompleted Liu Huiying has been a good girl for thirty years, with an impressive education and a stable job. She married young, which was rare among her peers, and her campus romance became a lifelong partnership. Her husband is tall and handsome, and he persuaded his family to support their decision to remain child-free. The day before her thirtieth birthday, she received a multimedia message. "I'm pregnant with your husband's child. Tomorrow at 3 p.m., Women's Health, Channel C, People's Hospital." A 2.8kFavorites3.3kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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   A delicate and heartwarming story about life choices, love, and family, where reality and ideals intertwine. But do real office workers really fall in love with their colleagues/bosses? (Just kidding!) In other words, office workers beware!

4. 4 我21+ I Want to Raise My Heart Like the Bright Moon 我欲将心养明月 Duo Li多梨Romance369k WordsCompleted 198.2kFavorites325.4kClicks/ch76.9kGifts

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   The sibling relationship is a classic example of pseudo-sibling dynamics, with the taboo surrounding their feelings portrayed very subtly and progressively.

5. 5 从 Starting the Day My Engagement Was Called Off 从被解除婚约那天开始 Qing Mei青浼Romance728k WordsCompleted [A classic melodramatic CEO romance's female side character awakens + she still refuses to behave after awakening + everyone gets their comeuppance] [Please add my next book, Today's Elegant Pig-Slaughtering at the Immortal Sect, to your favorites, mwah mwah mwah] The crowd roared like a pot boiling over. All those familiar voices made Gou An's head throb, and she raised a hand to cover her ears. Yet at the very front of the crowd, someone remained silent. The tall man in his immaculate suit lo 160.4kFavorites409.1kClicks/ch191kGifts

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   The plot is incredibly melodramatic, perfect for a mixed-breed dog; the female lead has a stable and advanced mental state. I found it crazy and exhilarating while watching it, which matched my mental state at the time. Xql is so cute

6. 6 我 My Husband and I Are Perfectly in Tune 我同夫君琴瑟和鸣 Beyond the Autumn Wind秋风外Romance590k WordsCompleted [Publication rights secured. Follow the author on Weibo for the latest updates.] [If you see an update notification, the author is probably revising the text. Don't make a wasted trip. Sorry for any inconvenience.] Li Linglang and Jiang Cong were a perfectly harmonious couple, or at least that's what she thought. They had been married for several months. They weren't inseparable, but their life together was peaceful and warm. She was attentive and considerate in every way, treating him with al 152kFavorites153.4kClicks/ch76.4kGifts

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   Mr. And Mrs. Smith, two powerful figures with two different identities A very rare piece of writing with a strong martial arts flavor, featuring spectacular fight scenes.

7. 7 传 The Legend of the Legendary One 传说中那一位传说 Leave the Mountain, Take the Grass舍山取草Romance1.7M WordsCompleted My new xianxia novel, The Black-Hearted Saintess, is currently updating. Interested readers can check it out in my author profile. “Father, I tried to be a good person, but in the end, my hands are stained with blood. Can someone like me still be redeemed?” “My child, of course you can. You only need to do one thing.” “What?” “Put the gun down from my head.” From the start, a prison uniform. In the end, a crown. * Cyberpunk + mystery + alien-blood contamination * Entirely fictional, unrelated 147.4kFavorites202.1kClicks/ch271.2kGifts

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   From surviving in prison to establishing her own rule, the female protagonist is the epitome of determination, strength, and rationality. Her relationship with the male protagonist carries a subtle sense of power struggle, reminiscent of a close yet distant couple.

8. 8 三 Spring Waters of Thirty-Six Ponds 三十六陂春水 Yi Ran衣冉Romance511k WordsCompleted [My next novel, When Spring Floods the River, is now underway. You’re welcome to check it out.] Zhu Yanting was the only daughter of the famed Princess Zhanghua, born to a distinguished family and raised to be proud and pampered. She had been groomed to become empress since childhood, envied by every young woman and admired by all. … But after her mother passed away, her fortunes took a sharp turn for the worse. She had no one to rely on at home, and her cousin, the emperor, kept trying to break 120.6kFavorites178.7kClicks/ch62.6kGifts

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   Literature featuring younger cousins, emperor and empress, supreme and bright sun and moon. Wow, this is a rare gem among ancient Chinese romance novels I've discovered recently! I absolutely adore Zhu Yanting! She's such a determined and intelligent daughter. The interaction between the young emperor and empress is also great!

9. 9 夜 Nightfall Over the Capital 夜阑京华 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance338k WordsCompleted A Night in the Capital, All Under the Lanterns. Theme: China's enduring legacy through the ages 119.1kFavorites164kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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   Stories of soldiers and merchants during the Republic of China era Family affairs, national affairs, and world affairs are intertwined

10. 10 我 I Was Always Content with Idleness 我本闲凉 Shi Jing时镜Romance880k WordsCompleted Born with a cool disposition, she transmigrates into a widow with the rank of First-Class Lady. Could life get any better? She can teach the little brats, sip wine, watch plays, and, when she has a spare moment, secretly keep a few handsome young men around for fun. Now that's the life. Lu Jinx i's abacus clicked as she worked through her golden sums, but even the best-laid plans can go awry The man she fell for at first sight is a painted-skin demon who wants to tear her apart and devour her. 102.5kFavorites334.9kClicks/ch80.3kGifts

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    The female lead is a standout character; she's a shrewd, capable, and sophisticated woman who knows how to navigate social situations.

11. 11 替 The Substitute Is Actually the Prince Himself (Double Substitutes) 替身竟是本王自己（双替身） Write Parting Sounds写离声Romance535k WordsCompleted [Dreaming of the Western Isles] (Strange Tales: A Series of Stories), ongoing~ Everyone in Chang'an knew that Prince Qi, Huan Xuan, had a beloved in his heart: the Crown Princess. He refused to marry because of her. He even brought back a commoner woman from the borderlands who looked like her. Everyone thought she was nothing more than an insignificant substitute. Huan Xuan himself thought so too. Until one day, the woman suddenly disappeared, leaving behind only a sea o 95.2kFavorites143.3kClicks/ch80.6kGifts

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    The melodramatic story of two body doubles is a kind of karmic retribution (not really). The dumplings were made with vinegar, but the vinegar was very fragrant and the dumplings were delicious. Suddenly realized that the two main characters are both generals [glasses]

12. 12 恶 The Villainess Has No Choice but to Take the Throne 恶女只好登基 Nanke Thirteen Halls南柯十三殿Romance818k WordsCompleted The day the princess who had been lost among the common people was brought back to the palace, no one imagined she would become the Empire’s new ruler. · Li Li transmigrated into the vicious female side character of the melodramatic novel The Interstellar Darling: the real princess who had gone missing from the Interstellar Empire. According to the original plot, her family would love the fake princess more sincerely, driving Li Li to become twisted and set her on a path of no return as a hated 81.1kFavorites166.6kClicks/ch105.7kGifts

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    A fusion of different elements such as real and fake princesses, interstellar military academy, war, and political infighting. I read it a long time ago and vaguely remember that the romance storyline in the main text should be in the epilogue. Personally, I think the romance between Junyao and her junior brother is quite enjoyable.

13. 13 白 White Moon Just 白月刚 Child on the Toilet马桶上的小孩Romance802k WordsCompleted New novel The Sea Man’s Home, the Woman’s Wardrobe is updating daily Gorgeous, ambitious villainess VS silent, dependable househusband * Yan Yi transmigrated into the book The Timid and Adorable Lucky Carp Empress twice. The first time, she lost all her memories and spent thirty years as a wicked supporting character. Her ambition and hard work could never overcome the lucky heroine’s good fortune and many powerful allies. She even met a tragic end, forced to marry the dark and ruthless third m 74.9kFavorites135.3kClicks/ch75kGifts

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    Time travel followed by rebirth The female protagonist builds an industrial empire from scratch and accumulates capital, while the male protagonist is responsible for revitalizing the navy; it's a classic "loyal dog and queen" story. A very compelling career storyline and a very compelling love story.

14. 14 太 The Art of Being a Wife 太太经 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance235k WordsCompleted First published in December 2018. The relationship between the leads in this novel is not something anyone should imitate. Please read critically. Blurb 1: On the day the two of them divorced, the stock price of Lu’s company stayed in the green all day. Zhong Ting looked at the red booklet in her hand. Even divorce certificates were red now. It was almost like a prophecy. After Lu Xiaowei divorced her, his net worth would not hit the limit-down price. Instead, his prospects on the marriage mark 68.3kFavorites142.9kClicks/ch22.2kGifts

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    Realistic reconciliation literature

15. 15 凤 The Phoenix Returns to Court 凤归朝 Meng Xishi梦溪石Romance768k WordsCompleted [Complete] Ten years ago, the Emperor’s eldest daughter was sent far away to marry into the Rouran. Ten years later, the Western Rouran was conquered by the imperial court. The princess submitted a request to return to the capital and retire there. The new emperor granted her wish and ordered the Marquis of Ruyang, Liu Fu, and Lu Wei, Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, to go escort her home. People said that although the princess was still a noble daughter of the imperial family, 66.9kFavorites69kClicks/ch74.7kGifts

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    The love story of intelligent people, the two main characters, especially the female lead, are very charming. Suspenseful reasoning and political struggle

16. 16 身 How to Reject Love as a Queen 身为女王如何拒绝爱意 Wu Jiudian吾九殿Romance455k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, extras being released] Fate once carved a blade into my throat, leaving me with nowhere to be buried. Adele, describing her past life As queen, she ruled the Roland Empire with great skill, only to end up sent to the guillotine. At the moment of her rebirth, she learned that After her death, the struggle for the throne would tear Roland apart, and the empire's glory would be destroyed. All she would leave behind was a single line in the history books: "She was a capable ru 60.9kFavorites89.4kClicks/ch56.5kGifts

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    The story of how a queen consolidates her power and revitalizes the country. Is this considered a stock-picking story? (But the romance between the general and the teacher is quite sweet (I vaguely remember the author writing side stories?) However, you can see the charm of certain historical figures in the main character, haha.

17. 17 佳 A Beauty at My Side 佳人在侧 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Fifteen years after the founding of the dynasty, the rivers ran clear and the seas were calm. Gongsun Jia was born into a newly risen noble family and could get everything just by keeping her head down. Until one day, her father died, her mother remarried, and someone threatened to wipe out her family line. Yuan Zheng's whole family was done for, and while fleeing for his life, he was mistaken for a girl. Luckily, he met a mistress willing to take in a girl as a maid: Gongsun Jia. He became one 52.5kFavorites98.6kClicks/ch135.2kGifts

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    No one who reads this book will not fall in love with Gongsun Jia. Political intrigue, infrastructure projects, wars, family ties, love, and friendship—it all happens here. Is a younger, loyal, puppy-like couple considered raising a child together?

18. 18 庶 Concubine Daughter’s Survival Manual 庶女生存手册 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Her legitimate mother is deeply scheming, her elder legitimate sister has a bad temper, and her half-sisters are all a handful. Life in the Yang household is like walking a tightrope, with an abyss on either side. People envy her fine clothes and rich food, never realizing that in a grand mansion, life is difficult at every turn for a concubine-born daughter. She only hopes to marry a decent man, tend a few acres of good farmland, and live a quiet life of farming and study… To build the peaceful 51.8kFavorites165.7kClicks/ch41.9kGifts

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    Standard domestic power struggle But now when I read it, it just seems like cannibalism.

19. 19 奸 The Treacherous Minister's Daughter 奸臣之女 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The crabs are on the attack! Apparently the original title wasn't crab-friendly enough, so it has been changed to the current one. Zheng has bounced and tumbled her way through life until the age of seven, when she discovers that her father is a treacherous minister! And not just any treacherous minister: he's done plenty of bad things and made plenty of enemies. Could some experienced person please tell her what she should do? ↑ Cover made by the adorable little A You Premium announcement: 42.9kFavorites165.6kClicks/ch37.1kGifts

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    On how grassroots figures consolidate their power after rising in politics, on how to be a reformer who preserves his reputation both before and after his death, and on how a young couple struggles all the way.

20. 20 诗 Enjoying Poetry and Wine While Young 诗酒趁年华 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Before she was even a year old, Yan Sheny was already aware that the women around her were all ferocious to an extraordinary degree. So she resolved to follow the example of her elders and the sages of old, and become even more domineering, so the family elders' imposing ways would not be lost with her. First, pay off those overdue IQ and EQ bills... Second, learn as much as possible from the people who came before. Finally, create a whole new level of ferocity! It's not easy to transmigrate 41.8kFavorites234.7kClicks/ch57.8kGifts

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    The early part features some domestic intrigue and mundane family matters, while the mid-to-late game is exhilarating and incredibly exciting, combining infrastructure development, political infighting, warfare, governance, and reforms.

21. 21 非 An Unconventional Qing Dynasty Transmigration 非主流清穿 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉Romance2.1M WordsCompleted She is the eldest legitimate daughter of an earl, with her own mother and older brother backing her up. She has absolutely no need to worry about anyone in her family making trouble for her. With a family of their standing, they say her wedding crown is sure to be adorned with Eastern Pearls. She doesn't need to scheme just to marry a respectable husband. Once married, as the principal wife and the daughter-in-law who stood out among countless candidates after her father-in-law's careful selecti 39.8kFavorites150.4kClicks/ch32.6kGifts

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    Presented from the female protagonist's perspective, it depicts past events, the altered reality, and the future. The second male lead is the main love interest. A long novel worth reading when you're looking for something to read.

22. 22 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind 当年不肯嫁东风 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Romance555k WordsCompleted Updated 2026.6.1: My next story is What Need Is There for Pale or Deep Red? The entire novel is complete and I'm posting four chapters a day. It's the finale of the Flower Season Banquet series. As always, the whole story is free. Just visit my author profile to find it. Feel free to bookmark it~ After their mother died, the three Ye sisters were driven into a small courtyard by their father's favoritism and their stepmother's persecution. They lived alone, relying on one anot 39.6kFavorites35.4kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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    The three couples among the sisters each have their own unique flavor, and the author's style and setting also have a distinctive charm.

23. 23 大 When the Earth Cracks 大地鸣裂之时 Qing Mei青浼Romance988k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] [A girl playing dumb while secretly being a tiger x a possessive, fatherly, aloof heartthrob who steals what he guards] In everyone else's eyes, Kong Sui was the sweet, well-behaved girl from Class Three, an excellent student with a lovely smile. On the day the college entrance exams ended, Kong Sui got a boyfriend: Wei Yan, a boy in her year. Wei Yan came from a well-off family, was popular, and was a key player on the school's volleyball team. But behind her back, he t 38.8kFavorites38.3kClicks/ch113.4kGifts

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    Motorcycle racing theme xql has a strong sense of seniority.

24. 24 宋 The First White Moonlight of the Early Song Dynasty 宋初第一白月光 Dreaming of Being a Crane梦为鹤Romance663k WordsOngoing In five thousand years of history, there has been exactly one pair of brothers who were willing to share even the throne. So what else couldn’t they share? The first two emperors of the Song Dynasty were brothers. And you managed to get involved with both of them. But honestly, it’s not your fault. When you transmigrated, you descended from the sky without a speck of dust on you. Everyone who saw you called you a “goddess.” It was a time of chaos. Knowing in advance who would win, you decide 34.5kFavorites27.5kClicks/ch106.8kGifts

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    I really want to make at least 30 to 40 Jinjiang points transactions with the author every day. The Zhao brothers' storyline (there might be one?) Already conveys the profound and unforgettable love story of Zhao Da, a young couple who met when they were both struggling, supported each other through thick and thin, only to die before their wedding and triumph, and ultimately, despite possessing the world, lost their beloved. Meanwhile, we eagerly await how Zhao Er's storyline will win the heart of his beloved. [Glasses emoji] They have already run into the battlefield. I was so engrossed in watching those two storylines that I was completely mesmerized.

25. 25 如 How to Survive the Vampire Elimination Program 如何在血族清除计划中存活 Eat the Pumpkin吃掉南瓜Romance437k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Extras will drop now and then, and I'm still fixing typos~ [Content warning: The heroine is neutral evil] Question: What's the thing you regret most in your life? Lyle: Choosing the survivor faction before transmigrating into this survival game. Beneath the dazzling golden sunlight, the archbishop raised both hands. “Give thanks to our Lord! We have completely wiped out the last vampire family! Not one survived!” Behind him, twelve gallows slowly rose. The vampire 31.9kFavorites36.2kClicks/ch49.7kGifts

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    How can a vampire who has transmigrated into the body of the last vampire survive by using his special skills while surrounded by the "enemy camp"? The protagonist is calm, rational, composed, and brave, with a strong will (the type who would go to extreme lengths to save his own life). He ultimately succeeds in completing the "game" and returns to the real world.

26. 26 长 The Long Night Is Nearly Over 长夜将明 Lachesis拉刻西斯Romance408k WordsCompleted ◆Complete! Please add this to your favorites and give it a five-star rating, cuties.◆ ◆—Synopsis—◆ In the Golden Triangle, there has long been no safe haven. The gates of hell stand open, and everything comes down to luck. In this deadly game, they suspect one another. Which side is she undercover for? And what about him? Has he turned traitor? Male lead: Lu Li / Ji Ye (Codename: Polar Night, P.N.) Walking in the darkness, his true nature impossible to discern He must stay alert even in h 26.1kFavorites29.7kClicks/ch10.2kGifts

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    Undercover story (?) I remember being very moved when I watched it.

27. 27 门21+ Beyond the Great Clans 门阀之上 Shi Shuo诗槊Romance1.5M WordsOngoing 25.1kFavorites11.6kClicks/ch11.6kGifts

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    The two protagonists are quintessential politicians; the female lead is invincible in her career, rising through the ranks by scheming and gaining political advantage. The author's portrayal of political maneuvering is also very detailed.

28. 28 我 Seven Years After My Parents Separated 我爹我娘分居七年后 Fairy Eevee仙子伊布Romance430k WordsCompleted [Coming soon: “Shaken” | Reborn emperor and empress] Changsun Man was transmigrated into a baby. Her father: A vassal lord with the strongest army among the thirteen provinces. Her mother: The emperor’s legitimate eldest princess, who holds him hostage to control the vassal lords. Until the age of seven, Changsun Man lived a lazy, carefree life, getting everything without lifting a finger. Her parents lived apart for years in a marriage that was widowed in all but name. Changsun Man could only 24.5kFavorites62kClicks/ch13.9kGifts

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    The main characters' love story is that of childhood sweethearts who grow up together, innocent and supportive of each other. Parents' love is a complex mix of hatred and passion, a mutual pull and suspicion.

29. 29 俗 A Cliched Cure 俗套解药 Dao Di岛頔Romance136k WordsCompleted A mildly depressed young actress meets a heartthrob who doesn’t want to be a chef. He’s no good as an actor, either. - Theme: 23kFavorites118.1kClicks/ch2.3kGifts

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    A nice short story about an older man/younger woman relationship in the entertainment industry, melancholic yet healing. It left me with a feeling similar to "peeking through a glass window at a camphor tree on a street corner on a damp, rainy day."

30. 30 邺 The High Terrace of Ye 邺下高台 Key and Lock钤钥Romance778k WordsCompleted Gao Cheng first met Chen Fu in the inner quarters of one of his advisers’ homes. Later, he discovered that she was not only sweet-tempered and endearing, but also useful in diplomacy. He made her a Lady of the Eastern Cypress Hall and kept her by his side. On the eve of his accession, assassins attacked him, and Chen Fu saved his life. Yuan Zhonghua, soon to become empress, suggested taking Chen Fu as a consort. He replied indifferently, “It’s your power. Do as you see fit.” Yet as she was leav 17.6kFavorites13.3kClicks/ch25kGifts

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    As long as you dare to ship them, you can enjoy both older and younger couples. It blends authentic history with creative interpretation quite well.

31. 31 穿 Transmigrated as a Minor Official's Daughter 穿越成小官之女 Tea by the Creek溪畔茶Romance447k WordsCompleted Among the vast army of transmigrators, He Shuangniang was one of the most useless. Her mother died young, and her father was unreliable. She fell into the hands of her stepmother, who made the young mistress serve as a maid. When she came of marriageable age, she was married off to bring good luck and became a widow. Life was so full of hardship that there was no point even mentioning it. But life flowed on, and nothing was set in stone. With a terrible hand of cards and no great skill at 16.3kFavorites86kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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    The mundane life of a family at home, simple and ordinary is true happiness.

32. 32 论 On the Crown Princess's Downfall 论太子妃的倒掉 Lush Woods and Tall Bamboo茂林修竹Romance291k WordsCompleted ← Cover for the print edition. Newly added bonus chapters: "The Little Pig's Love Story" (the little pig prince's quest to win back his love) and "What If" (the "straight-A student" Ali's comeback). The editor won't let me post them online... So in a few days, I'll post Wei Lang's bonus chapter online as compensation. Thanks for your support ^^ Grandma says Ali is clueless, and honestly, she's not wrong. It's not that the Wang family failed to raise their daughter properly. Ali is simply not v 15.8kFavorites105.3kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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    I only remember that the author's narrative style was very interesting.

33. 33 海 When the Dolphins Sink 海豚沉没时 Lady Pizza匹萨娘子Romance228k WordsCompleted “The worst kind of murderer is someone everyone knows has killed, yet he still walks free.” “I once met a man like that. He was my husband.” “Before he died, that is.” 1. The second in the Animal Killer series: Dolphins 2. Shares a setting with Silver Spider, but the plots are unrelated 3. Not a power fantasy, but the struggles of ordinary people 4. Free to read in full 5. Starts on December 16, with updates every day at 6 p.m. Any changes will be noted in the chapter comments Theme: Reject t 13.7kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch5.5kGifts

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    Revenge literature against PUA It has the feel of a suspenseful mystery drama.

34. 34 酌 Zhuo Ling 酌泠 Wuyuan雾圆Romance500k WordsOngoing [Updating weekly due to a busy day job, enter at your own risk] A talented, ambitious woman who excels in both civil and martial pursuits × A seemingly gentle and kindhearted aloof beauty who is actually a lovesick misanthrope Blurb: For the twenty years she and her younger sister Xiaozhao depended on each other, Shang Yue kept having two strange dreams. In the first, Xiaozhao was marrying into the Lu family of Wu Commandery. Her wedding dress was blood-red. He stood in the shadow of a flower 12.1kFavorites7.4kClicks/ch12.4kGifts

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    The sour feelings of the pseudo-bone brothers and sisters The female lead's growth and career development are portrayed very well.

35. 35 穿 Transmigrating as the Legitimate Daughter of an Official's Family 穿越官家嫡女 Idle Dreamer梦里闲人Romance755k WordsCompleted The legitimate fifth daughter of the Wu family, whose father is the Yangzhou prefect in the Great Qi dynasty, a dynasty absent from the history books, transmigrated from modern times and says: "I'm here to live comfortably and enjoy myself. Household rivalries? They have nothing to do with me. I'll just watch the show. Watching people fight is great fun!" The illegitimate seventh daughter of the Wu family, whose father is the Yangzhou prefect in the Great Qi dynasty, a dynasty absent from the hi 9.5kFavorites60.5kClicks/ch5.9kGifts

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    Standard ancient Chinese romance novels featuring domestic intrigue

36. 36 这 This Year's Diplomatic Princess Just Won't Do 这届和亲的公主不行 Thirteen-String Melody十三弦声Romance128k WordsCompleted A story about a group of princesses. Part of a series, with an overarching storyline. Published under the title The Princesses Sent to Marry This Time Are No Good. A comic adaptation of the same name is currently being serialized on TengX Animation. Theme: Life is all about work 9kFavorites21.2kClicks/ch1.9kGifts

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    Several short stories about princesses sent to marry foreign rulers are strung together, spanning a considerable period of time.

37. 37 心 A Heart as Vicious as a Snake's 心如蛇蝎 Qing Xiang青湘Romance315k WordsCompleted The revised edition of this book was published by Yue Du Ji. It is available at bookstores such as Dangdang and JD.com. Its published title is The Biographies of the Women's League. Thank you for your support. Other completed and published romance novels: Jade Steps (published), Heavenly Calculations (Reborn). My next historical romance, The Presented Scholars: A lighthearted daily tale of two sworn enemies striving together. Three women make a scene. Just imagine the imperial harem, filled wit 6.1kFavorites13.8kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    The fake "palace intrigue" is actually a harem war alliance.

38. 38 这 This Life Was Meant to Be Lived Alone 这易生原本一个人 Yao Gu'er尧菇儿Romance642k WordsCompleted Xiang Yisheng once thought war and peace were merely two distant, abstract words found in works of literature. That was, until he gradually came to understand Han Yin's story. Counterterrorism sniper x little sunflower Yi Theme: May the world finally find peace one day 6kFavorites5.1kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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    About cats, food, and life; about love, friendship, and family; about war and peace, darkness and light. A heartwarming love story between an atypical "domineering CEO" and an elite counter-terrorism agent, who are actually two very warm and kind people. A friendly reminder: if you're hoping for a happy ending, you can stop reading at the Lemon Garden part. This story is truly an unexpected tragedy…

39. 39 疯 Mad Minister 疯臣 Ye Xiu叶秀Romance295k WordsCompleted Bu Lianshi was a female counselor, impartial and unsparing, who rooted out corruption and evil. She was truly the current emperor's sharpest blade. When the court was thrown into turmoil, Bu Lianshi was framed and imprisoned, with her execution set for the next day. On the night before her execution, her sworn enemy hurried to the prison and pleaded with her: "I'll take you away." Bu Lianshi merely smiled, radiantly elegant and incomparable in her poise: "Get lost." - Shrewd and ruthless, upri 5.4kFavorites7.1kClicks/ch3.1kGifts

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    Two powerful ministers, after my death I discovered my mortal enemy's wife harbored ill intentions towards me (literary work) The author's writing style is quite distinctive.

40. 40 王 The Princess Consort's Rise to Power 王妃升职记录 Cultivating One's Nature缮性Romance592k WordsCompleted Taking the day off: I'm at the dentist, so today's update is postponed until tomorrow. Comedy version: As a completely unambitious, lazy princess consort, Lingjia manages to climb the ranks and become empress with such ease only because her husband is more than capable. While everyone else looks on enviously, Lingjia privately laments: Too much of a good thing is still too much. This level of capability really isn't a good thing. Serious version: A spring banquet, a fateful marriage. Fu Lingji 3.9kFavorites14.9kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    A fairly standard protagonist character design

41. 41 从 From Princess to Feudal Lord (Spring and Autumn Period) 从王女到诸侯（春秋） Night-Reliant Lord凭夜君Romance272k WordsCompleted [Western Fantasy Online Game Novel, "The Matriarch Was Betrayed by Her Pretty Boy Lover," currently serializing. See below for the synopsis.] Historical background: Sui Zhong Mi Jia was a princess of Chu, married into the State of Sui. She was the second-born and was surnamed Mi, with the given name Jia. She became known to scholars after grave robbers stole her burial goods. Even a set of bronze bells was excavated from her tomb. Based on inscriptions on the bells, it is currently believed tha 3.7kFavorites7.9kClicks/ch1.5kGifts

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    Pseudo-orthopedic sibling love story Their relationship was a mix of love and hate, with self-interest always taking precedence over personal feelings, but fortunately, they were able to stay together in the end.

42. 42 昭 The Splendor of Zhaozhao 昭昭之华 Southern Branch南枝Romance839k WordsCompleted Also known as The County Lady’s Comeback [A bright and clever young county lady x a scheming, petty-minded prince who’s hopelessly lovestruck; younger man, mystery-solving] Yuan Xian was once a noblewoman. After falling out with her husband, she took her daughter and withdrew to the countryside, hoping for a peaceful life. But a string of bizarre cases draws her into a storm of trouble. The River God’s Bride Case A villager’s young daughter goes missing from an estate. The only thing left 3.2kFavorites3.2kClicks/ch8.1kGifts

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    Younger woman/older sister dog + suspenseful mystery

43. 43 刀 The Peking Opera Warrior Woman 刀马旦 Shen Yan沈雁Romance181k WordsCompleted Princess Puyang loved listening to opera, and her favorite scene was "The Civet Cat for the Crown Prince." The farcical drama of the true and false princes was so entertaining it left her marveling in delight. As she waited for the day someone would break the neck of this fake phoenix that was her, the wait had been agonizing, like a bone stuck in her throat. Now, though, she was looking forward to it more and more. *Princess x guard Theme: Defying fate 2kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch1.5kGifts

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    A tragedy I still feel sorry for the female lead, but undeniably, it's a very good ending.

44. 44 移21+ Moving Boats on the Canal Platform 移舟漕台 Candle Shadows, an Axe Is Born烛影斧生Romance485k WordsCompleted 1.3kFavorites1.3kClicks/ch740Gifts

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    The story revolves around maritime construction in the Ming Dynasty, with the female protagonist being a ship designer—a very niche profession.

45. 45 美21+ The Beauty Is Tall and Graceful 美人其颀 Jin Shisicha金十四钗Romance499k WordsOngoing 804Favorites639Clicks/ch193Gifts

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    Focusing on healthcare reform, the film tells the story of two women's choices and struggles amidst this era of change, making it a very realistic work.

46. 46 照 Jade Mountain 照玉山 She Hears the Oriole她听黄莺Romance265k WordsCompleted * Main story and extra chapters complete. Bonus extras and revised chapters will be posted from time to time (the main plot won't change much, so feel free to ignore them). (The companion novel in the same series, The Little Prince Is Acting Strange, launches in November.) [Reborn heroine with a golden finger and top-tier acting skills x young emperor whose love-brain is in crisis] Blurb One: Empress Renyi, née Xiao, was from Yingzhou, the eldest daughter of Xiao Xiaomu, Prince of Jin. In the t 470Favorites535Clicks/ch191Gifts

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    A young emperor and empress with a Khitan background: How to build and develop a nomadic regime during its rise.

47. 47 昭 The Dowager Zhaoyi's Second Career 昭仪的下岗再就业 Wide River, Reed Banks河广苇杭Romance264k WordsOngoing A Three Kingdoms era after the fictional Wei-Jin transition The emperor has died. Following the precedent set in the story of Emperor Wen of Han, all consorts below the rank of Lady of the Three Palaces are sent away. Lady Xie, once the emperor's favored Zhaoyi, is mercilessly driven from the palace. The desolate hills of Beiman bury the bones of a young emperor and his unfulfilled ambitions, leaving behind in this world only Xie Yuan, whom he had forced into becoming his consort, her life sha 468Favorites676Clicks/ch245Gifts

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    Why has the author stopped updating? How can such a delicious love story between ambitious men end without a sequel...?

48. 48 馆 Guantao 馆陶 Xuan Yin渲洇Romance171k WordsOngoing Liu Piao, the Grand Princess of Chang of the Western Han, was the daughter of Emperor Wen, the elder sister of Emperor Jing, and the aunt and mother-in-law who had a love-hate relationship (?) with Emperor Wu. She helped bring about the story of "hiding a beauty in a golden house," was an active player in the early Han political scene, and was one of the most troublemaking women in the Liu imperial clan. She was bold, yet died a peaceful death. This is her story. *1. The pairing is Dong Yan: a 336Favorites428Clicks/ch523Gifts

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    As her name suggests, Princess Guantao's life and her long-standing active role in Han Dynasty politics are well-documented.

49. 49 继 The Empress's Successor 继后 Hua Yang华泱Romance212k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Xue Mingwan entered the inner palace as empress and spent her life hailed by all as a virtuous queen. Outside, she was surrounded by flowers and praise; within, all was faded silk and tatters. She exhausted every scheme and calculation just to secure a somewhat peaceful old age. Reborn, she knows what lies ahead and is certain she can protect her family through the raging storms. She thought she would never again have to face Qin He, that living stone Buddha, cold and heart 342Favorites471Clicks/ch946Gifts

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    The premise is melodramatic, but it's still quite enjoyable; aside from the unfortunate circumstances, there's nothing wrong with it.

50. 50 大 The Great Lotus Bath 大莲花浴 One Meter of Blossoms一米花Romance168k WordsCompleted [Be sure to read the content warnings before you start!] Overnight, Chen Huiqing, a seventeen-year-old high school student, transmigrates into the body of the Zhou family’s sixteen-year-old eldest daughter-in-law. The Zhou family’s demands are simple and brutal: bear a son, bring good fortune to her ailing husband, and uphold the dignity of the main branch. But her husband is bedridden and has poor fertility. Even after Chen Huiqing is pressured into agreeing to consummate the marriage, months 31.7kFavorites38kClicks/ch16.9kGifts

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    The discussion of how feudal society devoured a person sends chills down the reader's spine. A very concise book, full of villains.

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