Historical Romance, Re-Reads, and a Bit of Everything 古言多刷，杂食

1. 1 长 Long Wind Crossing 长风渡 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance978k WordsCompleted [P.S. The editor asked me to tell you that both volumes of the print edition are out. Remember to buy them.] (Former title: Marrying the Playboy) For fifteen years, Liu Yuru was the model young lady, all so she could marry a good husband. But on the eve of her engagement, she was forced to marry Gu Jiu Si, the most notorious playboy in Yangzhou. Marrying a man like that would ruin her life. And after she married him, she learned that he had been forced to marry her, too. Liu Yuru was utterly 672.2kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch502.6kGifts

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   A loving couple returns home; a progressive male protagonist.

2. 2 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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   The plot is a bit formulaic, but the male lead's personality is quite interesting; overall, it's a good watch.

3. 3 换 A Spring Breeze, A Changed Bride 换嫁春风 Ming Chun Yuan明春鸢Romance677k WordsCompleted #Thanks to all our readers for supporting the official edition ^^ #Signed for print publication in simplified Chinese. For updates, see Weibo @Mingchun Yuan~ After her final exams, university student Ming Yao stays up all night gaming and dies suddenly. She transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born daughter in the ancient Duke of An’s household. Ming Yao: ...Why study? Why seek entertainment? Isn’t it best to lie around and enjoy life? With a face as lovely as a hibiscus, she coasts thro 389.7kFavorites598.1kClicks/ch258kGifts

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   The female lead is adorable! The first half is well-written, mostly focusing on domestic power struggles.

4. 4 花 The Darling of the Flowers 花中娇客 Duo Li多梨Romance387k WordsCompleted [This story is best enjoyed with the readers’ comments turned on. You’ll be treated to a stream of clever remarks from our lovely readers.] A Chun, a country girl, travels a thousand miles to seek out relatives. Newly arrived at a grand household, she is careful and cautious, afraid to make even the slightest mistake. All she wants is to use the household’s influence to find a suitable husband with power and status. Things go smoothly. Shen Weizhen, the distant cousin who now runs the Shen hou 327.7kFavorites332kClicks/ch167.2kGifts

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   I absolutely love watching dark and gritty male protagonists. The protagonist gradually goes mad, and the red thread is hidden in our bloodline. A must-read for those with a pseudo-bones complex. I'm restricted by certain rules, but I'd give it five stars.

5. 5 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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   Five stars! So cute! The female lead is so adorable! A misunderstanding leads to fate, and there are so many wingmen, the main table can't hold them all! The post-wedding meals are delicious! [Covering face and peeking]

6. 6 三 The Third Miss Decides to Go… 三小姐决定去…… West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance355k WordsCompleted Her eldest brother eloped with the crown princess-to-be. Her second brother accidentally killed the empress’s nephew and became an outlaw. Her parents went mad, and now they wanted to help a prince rebel. Zhong Yao had nowhere to turn for help. She imagined all the possible endings for her family and decided that dying before their tragic fate arrived would be better. Since she was going to die anyway, that day she unhesitatingly took a sword meant for a stranger. And then She didn’t die? 255.9kFavorites271.4kClicks/ch143.4kGifts

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   Five stars too! A bickering couple, Yao Yao, you're so adorable!

7. 7 风21+ The Hunt for Romance 风月狩 You Sijie尤四姐Romance434k WordsCompleted 252.3kFavorites633.2kClicks/ch189.6kGifts

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   The "superior" character setting is relatively rare in ancient romance novels, making it very appealing.

8. 8 丞 The Prime Minister’s Wife Is the Richest Woman in the Land 丞相夫人是首富 Chen Yin臣音Romance566k WordsCompleted Ji Yunxi transmigrates into a book and accidentally becomes the richest person around. To protect her family, she decides to pick a powerful man to marry. Her taste in husbands is different from everyone else's. She likes men who are cunning, ruthless, and cold-hearted. Looks don't matter. She spots an unloved young master from the Wu family who seems like a good choice. He's rather ordinary-looking, but Ji Yunxi likes him very much. When you like a powerful man, you naturally find a way to get 225.5kFavorites458.3kClicks/ch156.2kGifts

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   Attracted by the copywriting, the female protagonist's home has a great atmosphere.

9. 9 沧 Canglan Road 沧澜道 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Absolutely do not read pirated copies of this book. They are the unedited version. If you can get through them, you may think there was no need to revise the story at all (otherwise, you might not even be able to get through it). Then, when you reach chapter 80-something and find that it isn’t complete, you’ll come to Jinjiang and discover an endless, unfinished pit! Falling into a pit like that is painful. I really am saying this for your own good!] Before she turned ni 195.6kFavorites185.4kClicks/ch222.9kGifts

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   It's a bit heavy, but the characters are portrayed vividly and realistically, and the story has a bittersweet ending.

10. 10 仙 The Fairy Maiden Has Her Eye on Me 仙娥顾我 West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance529k WordsCompleted Ever since she was reborn, Yu Qiu kept dreaming about the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince had been taught to rule with benevolence. He valued etiquette and was gentle and refined, a man of elegant character. But in Yu Qiu’s dreams, he was entirely different. In the first dream, he murdered the Emperor and seized power. In the second, he planned to massacre an entire city. When she dreamed of Yun Heng for the third time, Yu Qiu finally understood: these weren’t her dreams. They were Yun Heng’ 175.8kFavorites237.6kClicks/ch113.3kGifts

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    The female protagonists in this author's works are all adorable, and they are a perfect match.

11. 11 开 The Founding Emperor’s Little Princess 开国皇帝的小公主 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance586k WordsCompleted Qingyang is Emperor Xingwu's most treasured little princess, but lately she's been feeling rather troubled: Her three older brothers have angered their father again; The Left Chancellor actually badmouthed her at a palace banquet; And ever since she accidentally walked in on Zhang Su changing, he's been avoiding her for days. How annoying! She's only nine! She didn't even laugh at him! · Royal family slice-of-life, lighthearted tone. Intimate scenes only after the characters are adults. · Set 175.3kFavorites243.4kClicks/ch473.2kGifts

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    The father-daughter relationship was very touching. There weren't many romantic scenes between the male and female leads. The little princess was intelligent and had the talent to govern the world, so I supported her as the new emperor!

12. 12 非 Rich or Noble 非富即贵 Rise And Leap起跃Romance510k WordsCompleted Qian Tong, just like her name suggests, is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Yangzhou. At her full-month banquet, a fortune-teller read her fate. This girl will be either rich or noble one day. Qian Tong didn't believe it. As the saying goes, wealth rarely lasts three generations, and poverty rarely lasts five. Her family was now in its third generation. When she learned that her family planned to offer a mountain of gold as 162.7kFavorites148.7kClicks/ch110.4kGifts

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    The story of Little Sun and Wood—Seven Sisters is truly amazing; the second half was a bit unexpected... It's quite a rollercoaster ride!

13. 13 乌 The Black Gold Pendant 乌金坠 You Sijie尤四姐Romance466k WordsCompleted The Shang family helped the founding emperor seize the throne, and their daughter became empress. Their household was full of high-ranking officials. But overnight, the elder brother was demoted, the niece-empress was deposed, and half the Shang family's status came crashing down. The onlookers in the palace scoffed. The Shang family had only one old maid left. Surely the empress's family line was about to end. Among the palace candidates, Yi Xing trembled. "If I really can't become empress, t 146kFavorites299.3kClicks/ch143.6kGifts

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    My fourth sister's top 3 works: The old aunt is straightforward and adorable, the interactions between the male and female leads are cute, the vibe of a young couple is palpable, and it's one of the few heartwarming stories set in the Forbidden City. Why can't I give it five stars? Is there a bug in your story, JJ?

14. 14 深 A Turbulent Palace 深宫缭乱 You Sijie尤四姐Romance549k WordsCompleted I've seen the grandest rivers and mountains, and embraced the most beautiful lover. *Unless something unexpected happens, updates every day at 8 a.m. *Mutual pining, slow burn, no palace intrigue, an alternate Qing setting. If that's not your thing, please don't read. *Find all my completed works in my author collection. *Weibo: @OYou SijieO Moral: Overcome every obstacle and grow resiliently in adversity. 117.8kFavorites336.9kClicks/ch139.9kGifts

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    A chaotic battle of wits between two bickering lovers; the initial rivalry between the male and female leads is quite entertaining. The male lead knows his limits, and the female lead's character is very well-developed. I'd also give it a five stars, but I'm not giving it a chance.

15. 15 一 A Cup Of Love 一瓯春 You Sijie尤四姐Romance469k WordsCompleted The glory of my past was something you never got to share. All the glory that lies ahead will have something to do with you. *The print edition is now available from major online retailers. *An alternate universe with a mishmash of dynasties. *Find all my completed works here: Theme: 116.4kFavorites337.7kClicks/ch106.4kGifts

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    It wasn't as good as the first two books, but the palace intrigue was alright.

16. 16 盲 A Blind Marriage 盲嫁 Madness on Top of Madness狂上加狂Romance523k WordsCompleted Ji Xiaochan has lived three lifetimes and been widowed twice. The first time, she carefully calculated her options and chose the top scholar on the imperial exam, marrying the newly minted top graduate. But her husband was framed by the treacherous Duan Bujing, thrown into prison, and executed in a pool of blood. The second time, she gave up literature for martial arts and chose a martial-minded young prince. On their wedding night, the entire household was sentenced to death. Duan Bujing led 97.5kFavorites113.2kClicks/ch88.3kGifts

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    Five stars. As I read, I started to feel emotional about love and hate. You two are a perfect match. The male lead is a bit rough around the edges and scheming, but loyal and devoted. The female lead acts as a strategist. They support each other through the chaos of war. It was a very enjoyable read, and I really like the female lead.

17. 17 奸 The Chattering Maid of a Treacherous Official 奸臣的话痨婢女 Mu Ruchu慕如初Romance616k WordsCompleted [Polished revision, with plot changes. Pirated copies may differ] My new neighboring novel, A Concubine’s Daily Life of Slacking Off, is a super-sweet childhood-friends romance. Come check it out! (A talkative maid who knows when to back down and when to stand her ground, and only wants to make money × a ruthless, quiet man who’s a doting, double-standard romantic and a beautiful, tragic madman) Pei Yuanzhen is a powerful villainous minister. He toys with political pow 94.1kFavorites202.5kClicks/ch29.4kGifts

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    It's pretty funny, you can watch it without thinking.

18. 18 东 The Eastern Palace's Hidden Treasure 东宫藏娇 Xiaohe Meow小禾喵Romance499k WordsCompleted [Scheming Crown Prince x Timid Little Sweetheart, A Sweet Romance] The current Crown Prince was strikingly handsome, cultivated and refined, with a gentle temperament. This proper gentleman was accidentally caught in the act by Qu Ningxi. The corner of his lips lifted. Nonchalantly, he snapped the neck of the palace maid who was a spy with his bare hands. The wickedness in his eyes made him seem like an entirely different person from the one she knew, leaving Qu Ningxi panicked. It was over. She 46.2kFavorites78.9kClicks/ch15.7kGifts

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    Rice smells good

19. 19 窃 Stealing Jade 窃玉 Spring Breeze Brings Wine春风送酒Romance653k WordsCompleted Ji Mingyi transmigrates as the daughter of a merchant and a singing girl, and is married off to Lu Wan as his second wife. Lu Wan is handsome, refined, and gentle as jade. He's also the top graduate in the provincial examination: perfect in every way. His only flaw is his son, Lu Cheng, who is haughty, unruly, and untamed. Everyone expects Ji Mingyi to clash with her stepso 41.5kFavorites41.9kClicks/ch11.1kGifts

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    The father-son rice bowl looks appealing; it'll be a good way to relax.

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