Novels like Husband, Spare Me Your Blade
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- 1 The Beauty Who Captures Hearts 红颜绊人心 A beautiful woman can ensnare the heart. She regrets ever meeting him in this life. Their encounter seven years ago bound them together for life, and ruined them both. If only everything could start over, if only she could return to the day they first met, she would never have so easily believed his promise: “I’ll marry you.” 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Drunk on Longing at the Thought of You 一念相思红颜醉 Mo Wanjing believed Tuoba Mo loved her, so she gave him her heart and lost her life. Yet he thought she was venomous, shameless, and wanton. Only after a great fire left nothing but a skeleton and the conspiracy was revealed did Tuoba Mo realize he had been deceiving himself. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 My Lord the Guard, Give Me a Hug 侍卫大人抱一下 When Song Yiqiu was fourteen, Wen Jingzhi casually reached up and plucked a flower petal from her hair. When Song Yiqiu was twenty, Wen Jingzhi deliberately reached up and lifted the red bridal veil from her head. At Song Yiqiu's request, Wen Jingzhi gave up the chance to become Crown Prince without a moment's hesitation. With red-rimmed eyes, Song Yiqiu asked him, “Was it worth giving up the chance to become emperor for me?” Wen Jingzhi put his arms around her. His first response was, “I'm 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 You Made Me Take the Fall, So I'll Give You a Knuckle Sandwich 你让我背锅，我给你一个大鼻窦 [The rise of an empress] After her boss stabbed her in the back and made her the scapegoat, the company fired her. Then Ji Xiangwan was reborn, into a dynasty she had never heard of, as the daughter of a grand tutor. To her shock, the people around her looked just like the coworkers who had betrayed and framed her at her old company. She awakened to her new life: taking down lechers, outsmarting scheming women, and tearing corrupt officials to pieces. In this life, she would live freely and be a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 So Hard! My Reborn Yandere Guard Needs Comfort Every Day 好难！病娇侍卫重生后天天都要哄 Yuan Anzhen, a hunter from the apocalypse, transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of the General’s Manor of Zhaowu. Her father doesn’t care for her, her mother died young, and everyone around her is plotting against her. Only one guard is close to her. But... that guard acts strangely, often getting handsy with her and saying baffling things. Only later does Yuan Anzhen learn that the guard is reborn. He has returned to life for one reason: to protect her. His eyes burn bright. “A Zhen, you’ 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 An Emperor's Cruel Love: A Beauty's Heartbreak 帝王宠虐，红颜劫心 [Sweet Romance, Angsty Love, BE, Palace Intrigue, Political Scheming, Romance] At sixteen, the guileless and sheltered noble daughter Chu Qingge met Fu Yichuan, a brilliant young general. They fell in love at first sight and pledged themselves to each other in secret, but family obligations forced them into the palace. At the time, Emperor Xiao Jingyu of Liang had only just ascended the throne. With an elder brother plotting rebellion above him and ministers forming cliques below, he could only 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Drunken Farewell, Longing for You 与君长诀醉相思 They fell in love when they signed their marriage contract. But after a campaign away, everything had changed! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Young Master Comes to Me in a Dream 公子入梦来 Pan Ye is a woman well past her twenties, so it’s perfectly normal for her to have those kinds of dreams at night. She even married Pei Shuzhi at a matchmaking convention. But Pan Ye never expected that Pei Shuzhi had come prepared... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Wickedly Handsome Imperial Preceptor Wants to Elope with Me 妖孽国师要和我私奔 [Reborn] [Revenge] [Sweet Romance] [A Paragon of Virtue] [Female Lead Above All] Chi Qi, an illegitimate daughter of the Shangshu Manor whose very existence was deliberately kept secret, endured endless humiliation there and died on the eve of learning the truth about her birth. In the final moment before she lost consciousness, Chi Qi thought she saw again the short-lived Imperial Preceptor who had died saving her. "You were so proud. Your life should never have been stained with a reputation f 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 If We Had Never Met 如果我们不曾相遇 Su Nian knew that obsession was the greatest torment. Just like her love for Mu Ling: she loved him madly, so much that she was consumed by it, yet he could never be hers. In the end, Su Nian grew weary. She told Mu Ling, “I’m letting you go.” 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Years Fade Away: One Half-Tune Ruined Our Fated Match 浮尽韶华：半曲天姻误 There was once a gifted woman, her heartstrings tangled in love. She looked back in the silence and became a spirit lost to longing. There was once a young nobleman, warm as Xiao He, cold as Xiao He, his song never reaching its end. Who is trapped by love? Who resents it? Who seized the illusion of dawn, set down the parting cup, and changed the stars’ decree? Can fate be defied? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Heir's Long Road to Winning His Wife: The Merchant's Daughter Won't Marry Him 世子漫漫追妻路：商女不嫁世子 This is a fictional historical setting. There is no transmigration, no rebirth, and no golden finger. Both the male and female leads are natives of the ancient world. She is the eldest daughter of a tea merchant in Min. After her father is framed, she has no choice but to seek help from the heir of the Minyue King. On the surface, he is a dissolute heir with no self-control, spending his days bragging and riding horses. Even the imperial court can't be bothered to keep an eye on him. By a twist —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Beauty Who Doesn't Ruin Kingdoms Isn't a Proper Demoness 不祸国的美人，不是好妖女 [Pure sweetness at first, witty and humorous, bickering rivals, laughter through tears, tender romance, heartfelt writing, well worth a careful read] The most beloved little princess of the Lan Yue Kingdom is kidnapped by bandits one day and vanishes without a trace. A spirited young traveler is inexplicably struck by a huge object falling from the sky, so he scowls and takes the culprit home with him... Maid: “Have you taken a liking to this pretty little girl?” Yun Haoran: “I’m not blind. Why 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 All the Blossoms of April Have Faded 人间四月芳菲尽 They say Crown Prince Xiao Jingyan is cold-blooded and merciless. Su Wanyu didn’t believe it at first, not until her childhood sweetheart was brutally killed at a palace banquet, the entire Su family of ministers was hanged from the city gates, and her unborn child was killed in her womb. Only then did she believe it: he truly was heartless! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Phoenix Empress Returns 凰后归来 In her previous life, Xiao Xiwei died at the hands of her husband and younger stepsister. Only just before her death did she learn that her life had been a falsehood, painstakingly fabricated by someone else. Reborn through fire, she proceeds cautiously at every turn, learns to read people’s hearts, and sees through their schemes. Together with the Seventh Prince, who has pursued her from her past life, she builds a splendid life. 21Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 16 Madam Jinning 瑾宁夫人 Meng Jinning wasn't exactly the laid-back type, but she understood the principle of not bothering others unless they bothered her first. She also knew that being a stepmother was no easy task. She figured the children's maternal relatives and their own father could take care of them, and the most she could do was turn a blind eye. She never expected that, even though she had no intention of meddling, someone else would insist on dragging her into their business. 309Reads7.7Score10514d adds
- 17 The Cold King’s Abandoned Consort 冷王弃妃 He is the crown prince, betrothed to her since childhood, yet he personally pushed her into the arms of his royal uncle. Only when her backward glance and smile captivated everyone did he realize just how completely he had lost in this life! He is her sixth brother, her childhood companion, yet all he can do is watch her suffer torment. Only when the truth comes to light does he bitterly regret that he has already lost the love of his life! He is a cruel prince who marries her as his consort, ye 27Reads8.5Score1214d adds
- 18 A Splendid Mistake 繁华错 If I had another life, I would never put my hand in yours again. Never. · Hengzhou’s richest man, the Yun Sect’s Iron Cavalry, Qiongzhou’s pleasure quarter, the Four Great Houses of the capital: what earth-shattering secrets lie hidden among these people and places, so seemingly unrelated? What turmoil does a peerlessly beautiful woman, moving through the world of courtesans, stir up with her delicate hands? Everything should have been in the palm of her hand, effortless and under control. But t 570Reads8.4Score10314d adds
- 19 Yearning for Zhao 影慕昭 [The heroine is a shadow guard: Shadow Four (Zhao Mu) × Mu Zhao] [Is it an angst story or not? Even the author doesn’t know] [No palace or household intrigue. The tags were changed automatically, and I can’t change them back] Zhao Mu was an ordinary college sophomore who made one wrong move and transmigrated into a child! She was about to start her junior year and soon face the choice between grad school and finding a job. Had Heaven sensed her indecision and simply taken away the choice by maki 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Hate Me, My Lord, and Cast Aside Your Red Finery 恨别君心弃红妆 She once risked everything to protect him, but in the end, he killed her family, slaughtered her comrades, and married someone else. He said, “The thousands of lives lost to bloodshed are the hundred-mile bridal procession I promised you.” 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Powerful Minister’s Wife 权臣之妻 Regent Prince Mo Lingjing holds absolute power at court. He’s a ruthless killer, a cruel man who brings misfortune to his wives. Every woman in the capital is smitten with his looks, yet terrified of him. But Lin Jinshe, the legitimate daughter of the Lin family, isn’t afraid. She uses all thirty-six tricks to win him over, determined to marry him. Everyone thinks she’s doomed, but Lin Jinshe charges headlong down the path of clinging to her future husband. When she’s bullied, she sobs, “I’ll on 191Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 22 The Tearful General Overpowers His Pretty Husband 哭包将军压倒俏娇夫 [Gender-bender · All morally gray · Two powerful leads · Both devoted to one another · Pretending to be weak while hiding their strength] She is the ghost general, known as the scourge of mankind, who has returned from the northern frontier. He is the smiling tiger, born into the imperial court and feared by all. A marriage contract, a ceremony, a vow. He is forced to marry her. They share a bed but dream different dreams, each harboring their own intentions. 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Loving You Ended in Heartbreak 爱你终成殇 Love runs deep, and so does the hatred it can bring. But by the time she understood those words, she was already a corpse... 3Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 24 My Mother Is a Princess Sent to Marry for Peace 我的母亲是和亲的公主 [Neither reborn nor transmigrated] Jie Ya is the least popular princess in the Dile Khanate. At the annual Ru Chi Festival, the khan plans to sacrifice her in exchange for eternal life. Jie Ya's mother is Princess Ning Shuo, who was sent to the Later Tang twenty years ago in a marriage alliance. To keep Jie Ya alive, she does everything she can to send her daughter to the Later Tang. Only after arriving in the Later Tang does Jie Ya learn that the entire Ru Chi Festival is part of a grand cons —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 A Slow and Steady Pursuit 徐徐图之 Su Fu proceeded cautiously, planning each step with care... But how did all that maneuvering and scheming end up bringing her a good man? 478Reads8.6Score10514d adds
- 26 The Realm as My Betrothal Gift: The Beautiful and Dashing Regent Queen 江山为聘：摄政女王美又飒 [Sweet Romance]+ [Traditional Historical Romance]+ [Court Intrigue] Mu Suhe was the heir to the throne of a powerful kingdom, its esteemed Grand Princess. After being poisoned with a mind-controlling parasite and losing her memory, she became a bedchamber maid to a prince of an enemy state. The eldest prince was a man who had kept his feelings hidden for a thousand years. His betrothal had been broken, leaving him humiliated and bitter, but the pure, beautiful little rabbit before him gradually 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Madam Is Unrivaled in the World 夫人世无双 Three years ago, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grit his teeth and say, “A venomous woman, full of wicked schemes, sharp-tongued and nasty. Just seeing her irritates me.” Three years later, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grin foolishly, perfectly content. “My wife is beautiful and kind, clever and quick-witted, and she’s great at solving cases. She’s truly a treasure sent from heaven.” People wondered, “What sort of woman is the Commander’s w 373Reads8.6Score10214d adds
- 28 A Beauty Adorned with Brocade 锦上娇 The mighty General Dingbei commanded three armies at just twenty and made a name for himself on the battlefield. His enemies were so terrified of him that they kept their distance. Now that he’s married, he often leaves the house with scratch marks on his face and a rueful look. Everyone is stunned, but the general isn’t ashamed. He’s proud of it, declaring, “My wife is adorable no matter what she does. What do you know? You’re nothing...” 841Reads8.2Score10014d adds
- 29 Don't Look, You'll Cry! 别看，眼泪会掉！ [Historical Romance + Contemporary Romance + Tortured Love + Reborn] “Anyone who dates without intending to get married is just playing around.” The words slipped out before I could stop them. I gazed at her tenderly, and she froze for a moment, her eyes darting away. Snowflakes drifted down and landed on her head. I reached out, but she took several steps back. I gave a bitter smile and lowered my hand. “Xia Yingying, are you serious?!” “Ten years, a whole ten years! Have you forgotten all th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 True to Your Heart, True to You 不负卿心不负君 She was the demon empress who brought ruin to her country; he was the new emperor who overthrew a tyrant and ruled with benevolence. When the former dynasty fell, she was lucky enough to survive, only to become a disgraced consort in the cold palace, where anyone could bully her. They had been childhood sweethearts, but when they met again, neither could tell love from hate. He married another woman and made her empress, yet could never forget her. The man said bitterly, “Meng Xianjun, you owe m 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 My Maid Is a Big Shot 朕的侍女是大佬 Chu Yin Xiu never could have imagined that his exceptionally skilled young maid was actually a renowned female big shot from the modern world. And the female big shot never could have imagined that the “sickly” young master she served day and night was actually a king of a great nation who loved playing the fool and hiding his true strength, with unfathomable martial arts skills! 555Reads6.6Score10514d adds
- 32 Plum Blossom Fragrance in the Snow 梅香浸雪 Five years ago, Shen Wanyan was selling calligraphy on the street when the emperor, traveling incognito, casually bestowed her upon the newly enfeoffed Ninth Prince as a concubine. A little over a month after the princess consort entered the household, Xie Mingxiao never set foot in Shen Wanyan's courtyard again. She held a book, her fingertips reddened by the cold, while a dull ache throbbed in her abdomen. The princess consort sent over a bowl of soup, saying the prince had praised it too. Tha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 I’m Raising the Future Emperor Again Today 本宫今天也在养未来皇帝 [A palace-style guide to raising a child and turning the tables] ✔️ Clearheaded, rational heroine × younger, unhinged puppy-like love interest ✔️ From palace intrigue to raising a child, then being flirted with by the child she raised Shen Yanshi, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family, is beautiful and talented, but her family sends her into the imperial harem as a pawn for their own benefit. The emperor is a fickle womanizer? The crown prince is hiding his true feelings? The second pr 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 A Period Romance: December 古言，十二月 Pure historical romance, no secret identities, no strong female lead, no transmigration. Smoke rises straight from the desert; blowing sand blinds the eyes. Without Chu Jingzhou, Shiyue would likely have died in this desert long ago. The spring breeze brushes her face, and at last, the young woman falls in love. So be it. Let this count as repaying you for saving my life. Chu Jingzhou, in our next life, I don't want to meet you in the desert again; In our next life, I don't want to be born in th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 A Mistaken Night in the Prince’s Bed: Wicked Prince, Be Gentle 误上王榻：邪王请轻宠 A modern doctor transmigrates and becomes the Princess Consort of the Prince of Jin. Not only is she tormented into becoming an imbecile by the person she loves, but... She fights to break free, only to stumble into the arms of the Third Prince, whom she cruelly abandoned and betrayed three years ago. Three years ago, he enlisted and went to war for her. He was gravely wounded and his face was disfigured, while she turned to another man and broke off their engagement. Three years later, he retur 42Reads8.0Score4314d adds
- 36 Love Doesn't Run One-Way 爱不单行 In front of the name Lu Yuyang, Qiao Xin was always as useless as a coward. She once told people that Lu Yuyang was her whole life and her dream. She could give up anything, but she could never let him go. In the end, though, she still couldn't hold on any longer... 57Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 37 The Moon Shines Over the Nine Provinces: Flowers of Two Lives 月儿弯弯照九州之两生花 The Peerless Pair The story of a swan and a fox who step into each other’s schemes as themselves. #HouseholdIntrigue #PoliticalScheming #AncientBusinessWarfare #DetectiveCases #Romance #EverydayLife #ContractMarriage —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 My Lord, Your Assassin Chef Is Here! 《王爷，你的刺客厨子上线了》 My Lord, Your Assassin Chef Has Arrived —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Brilliant as a Star Cloud 灿若星云 [A Strong Sense of Right and Wrong] + [A Very Sweet Story] + [Sincere Romance] + [Frustrating Yet Inspiring] + [Unwilling to be bound too soon by the chains of convention to one small corner of the world, she makes plans with her childhood sweetheart to venture into the martial world. Instead, she misses the man she is betrothed to and meets a chivalrou —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 A Jiangnan Girl 江南女 (This is a slow-burn story: the heroine starts out as a fragile, delicate flower, then turns into a crazed killer later on. If you dislike seeing her suffer, don't read.) In her previous life, she died beneath the fireworks she loved most. As she stared at the thug looming over her, she found herself transported back to the fireworks by the river years ago, to her first meeting with the Sixth Prince. She had been shy and bashful, while he was young and accomplished. Reborn, she resolved to chang —Reads—Score114d adds
- 41 Ah-Hui 阿徊 A Huai —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Return of the Swallow 锦堂归燕 As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, she was switched at birth and forced to struggle for survival among the common folk. At long last, she was reunited with her family, only to be caught up in endless domestic power struggles. She wanted to get along with her sisters, honor her elders, and live a peaceful life of her own, but every one of those awful people was determined to thwart her! So she faced reality: if she wanted a good life, she would have to scheme and fight within the h 2.3kReads8.4Score31914d adds
- 43 I Promise You a Peerless World 许你一世天下无双 She nearly died in childbirth bringing his son into the world, only to be met with an edict stripping her of her title as empress! She couldn't believe he could be so cruel and heartless. She crawled step by step toward him, but he kicked her in the chest! It was all because of a villain's slander: he suspected her of being unfaithful! Luo Nishang had loved him for over ten years, and willingly fought bloody battles for him. If she hadn't loved him, why would she have taken swords meant for him 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Startled by an Old Dream 惊旧梦 [Heartbreaking tragic ending] Zhong Shuyin always dreamed of a warm figure. Later, she tucked that figure away in her heart, until... that face appeared in her dreams once more, and she realized with a shock that she had lost him many years ago. The person who once pulled her out of the abyss was also the one responsible for her misfortune. Once everything had settled, what fate would await them... The beginning of the story: “You have to come back safe.” She lowered her he 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Frost Falls Over the Deep Courtyard 霜染深庭 Fostered out, replaced, and targeted for murder, she struggled to crawl out of the Su family's mire. She put on a wedding dress for him, hoping they could build a good life together. But the marquis's household was full of danger, and one wrong step could mean death. She struggled and carefully planned every move, only to scrape by through sheer luck. But he thought she was playing the pig to eat the tiger, scheming against him, setting him up, and flirting with him. At last, the marquis could t 83Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 46 A Love That Cuts to the Bone: Mr. Shen’s New Wife, the Guilty One 蚀骨危情：沈先生的新婚罪妻 She was the heiress everyone admired. He was nothing but a lowly adopted son, always having to watch other people’s moods. Neither of them expected their places to be switched overnight. Shen Haoran became the high-and-mighty Mr. Shen, while Gu Linshan became the most destitute woman in Longcheng, as well as the daughter of his enemy. “Gu Linshan, don’t you love me? Why won’t you now?” “Love? Shen Haoran, you’re far too full of yourself.” 409Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 47 Transmigrated, the Princess Consort Shocks the World with Her Acupuncture 穿越后，王妃针惊天下 "Follow me again and I'll stick you with this needle!" Ye Xili clutched her needle. Had she been wrong about this man? He used to kill without batting an eye, but now he followed her around like a mangy dog. "Come back with me!" "Then try calling me Ancestor. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll go back with you!" After she returned, she thought, Ancestor, Ye Xili must have been out of her mind to let you trick her into coming back. 12Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 48 The Enchanting Empress: The Stunning Consort Turns the Tables 女帝妖娆，绝色皇后要翻天 [No transmigration] [No rebirth] [No System] Today is the day of my wedding. And what of it? The bride was chosen by the officials at court and that Duke Dingguo, not by me. I hear the third young master of Duke Dingguo’s family is called Mu Qingxi. It’s nothing but a political marriage. The duke wants to place someone by my side, and the ministers are seizing the chance to flatter him. I am the emperor. I have three thousand beauties in my harem. Does this mere third young master think he can c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Underworld King's Beloved Consort 冥王的绝世宠妃 After transmigrating, a female veterinarian somehow finds herself a princess in dire straits. Meng Huazhao can only cry, “This is a disaster!” To survive, she clings to Lord Hades’s leg and begs him to protect her. But who could have guessed that Lord Hades would try to take her for himself?! No, no! How could that be allowed? She absolutely refuses to marry an ancient man, no matter how devastatingly handsome he is! With Lord Hades closing in on her at every turn, she has no choice but to pack 22Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 50 The Commander-in-Chief's Captive Pet 指挥使的囚宠 The Commander’s Captive Pet 1Reads—Score—14d adds
