Novels like A Lifetime of Regrets, A Heart Still Unable to Let Go
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- 1 I Pledge the World to Win Your Heart 许天下为卿心 That day, the spring sun shone brightly. The imperial physician confirmed she was pregnant, but he sent someone to bring her a bowl of abortion medicine. Heartbroken and drained of tears, she ended her life in a way that left no room for turning back. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Emperor's Heart Is Poison, and I Drink Arsenic 帝心似毒，妾饮砒霜 “Whoever wins the beauty wins the world!” Because of this rumor, he married her and ascended the throne. But once he had the empire in his grasp, he had her entire Gu family executed, imprisoned her in the Imperial Clan Court, and tormented her at will… “Helian Ye, did you ever love me at all?” “Shh, look over there…” 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 I’m Carrying My One True Love’s Child, and I Married the Great General 我揣着白月光的孩子，嫁给大将军 [Bad ending + orphaned princess + orphaned husband, a general guarding the nation + a tyrannical prince’s unattainable beloved] [Saving each other + love growing over time + ultimately defeated by duty to country and family + no one gets a happy ending] “What are we going to do? Ai’er can’t be with you anymore.” “Don’t be afraid, Ai’er. When you must, protect yourself and stay alive. One day, we’ll be together again.” “Father, I counted. He has a hundred and eleven scars, and every one of the 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Where Love Returns, Beyond the Clouds 云深不知情归处 Yi Chenfeng hated Feng Qingqing so much that he drove her mad, one step at a time. She lost her child. She lost her love. Then one day, Feng Qingqing was gone too, and Yi Chenfeng panicked... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I Long for You and Hate You, Yet You Know Nothing 思君恨君君不知 To pay for her mother’s medical treatment, she sells herself as a concubine. But the moment her red veil is lifted, she discovers that the man who bought her is the impoverished scholar who once abandoned her. 12Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 6 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
- 7 With No Future Together, Why Did We Ever Fall in Love? 余生无期，何必曾相思 Everyone knows Jiang Wan loves Feng Yan. But after following him for ten years, all she gets in return is a cold glance. When she falls gravely ill, she finally decides to let go and leave. But then he begins to regret it, feeling as if something is missing from his heart. No one knows that Feng Yan has loved Jiang Wan for ten years, too. … Can they clear up all their misunderstandings and rekindle their love? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Gu Shang Qingcheng 顾上倾城 One is Gu Qingcheng, the celebrated courtesan of the capital. The other is Wen Yuehua, the notorious and debauched heir of the Yuehua household. Deep devotion? Mutual love? It was all just an act between us. And if this is a play, then it’s my turn to leave the stage. I’ve spent my life surrounded by pleasure and indulgence, and it’s been a ridiculous one. But the most ridiculous thing I ever did was wrong her... As the curtain rises, who are the two of them really playing in this drama? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Leaning on the Tower, Listening to Rain as I Wait for Your Return 倚楼听雨待君归 Her father died in battle, her elder brother was framed, and she was stripped of her position as empress. It was as if her whole world had collapsed overnight. Watching the man who had once promised to choose her alone from among three thousand beauties shower another woman with affection right in front of her, all she wanted was never to see him again. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Dancing Flame, Like a Song 火舞如歌 I woke up one night to find that I had become the person he hated most, while my older sister had somehow become me. How can I make him realize that I am the real Luo Jinxi? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Quick Transmigration: The Male Lead's Beloved Keeps Faking Her Death 快穿：男主的朱砂痣又死遁了 [Pure Romance + Multiple Male Leads + Romantic Rivalry + Regretful Exes + Bad Ending] Writing isn't easy, so please don't leave hateful comments if this isn't your thing. After being bound to a cannon-fodder System, the enchanting Chi Hua became a tragic supporting heroine in countless little worlds. She had once given those privileged men her whole heart and everything she had, only to be abandoned, harmed, and ultimately reduced to ashes. Chi Hua now chooses herself and focuses on her career. 907Reads—Score10914d adds
- 12 A Broken Dream, Falling Flowers, and Heartbreak 残梦落花殇 As the last divine maiden of the Shengyin Clan, she bore the responsibility of exorcising demons and upholding justice. Yet she secretly fell in love with the son of a sinful dragon. To save him, she did not hesitate to defy Heaven's will, using half of her true form to bring her beloved back to life. Heaven cast them into the cycle of reincarnation to endure tribulations, and in lifetime after lifetime, they loved but could never be together, longing for what they could never have... In this li —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 From Now Until the End, I Choose My Own Joys and Sorrows 至此终年，悲欢由我 Gu Beichen hated Su Nian for betraying him. Later, he married her and cruelly tormented her. But he didn't know she was close to death. Eyes red, she asked, “I've been waiting for you to come back this whole time. Why are you treating me this way?” He sneered, his heart full of hatred. “Waiting for me to come back and kill you?” At last, she stopped hoping for anything from him. Still, he continued to torment and hurt her. In the end, she died right in front of Gu Beichen. And he completel 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Little Fish 一尾小鱼 Yi Weiyu is utterly devoted to love. No matter how many times the cat scratches her, she refuses to lose hope. Li Yingle is that untamable cat. Yi Weiyu once asked Li Yingle through her tears, “Sometimes you love me, and sometimes you don’t. One moment you’re warm, the next you’re cold. You keep me close, then push me away.” When they first met, Li Yingle was like the blazing afternoon sun, lighting up Yi Weiyu’s heart. Li Yingle was heaven’s favored son, blessed with everything beautiful in th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 All My Love Is Yours 我的情，全部都给你 “Kneel!” Gu Yichen’s voice was as cold and domineering as the King of Hell’s. You Xi’s hands, hanging at her sides, clenched into fists. She knelt before Gu Yichen, her heart full of scorn. Of course. If Gu Yichen told her to kneel, she had to kneel. Even if he wanted her dead now, she would have no choice but to die. But one day, when he saw her lifeless body lying right in front of him, the heart-wrenching pain left him unable to sleep at night ever again. 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 16 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.” 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 My Longing Endures, Though Beauty Fades 相思未尽朱颜改 Gu Qingyan, if there is another life, let’s not meet again. Loving you hurts too much. I can’t bear it. But after she disappeared, why did he search for her like a madman? 12Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 18 Thank You for Giving Me Three Thousand Illusory Dreams 谢你赠我浮梦三千 For him, she donned armor and went to war, her hands stained with blood. Even when burdened with infamy and cursed by thousands, she never gave up. But in the end, not even death could win her a single glance from him. He said, “When you die, I'll throw a feast to celebrate!” But when she truly disappeared, a piece of his heart went missing. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 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
- 20 A Jade-Boned Sacrifice for Love 玉骨祭相思 Legend has it that the Southern Lian Kingdom has a medicinal ingredient called Butterfly Tears, capable of bringing the dead back to life and restoring flesh to bones. When the ruler of Lu fell gravely ill, he once sent a young woman to Lian City to steal it. Though the woman was a formidable martial artist, she was no capable spy. As Lu’s forces faced defeat, she clutched her belly and searched through the flashing blades for a great general from the enemy nation. After the city fell, she and t 22Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 21 At Last, We Part Ways at the Ends of the Earth 终与君陌路天涯 “Ajiu was an assassin. She had handed over her life long ago in exchange for a bowl of abortion medicine. Nangong Li took away her child and the freedom of the rest of her life. In the depths of the palace, how far can she go?” 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Love as Deep as Ever, Like an Old Dream 刻骨相思如旧梦 The delicate dice are carved with red beans, a token of lovesickness that pierces the heart. Do you know? Once, she thought that marrying him would be the beginning of her happiness. But later, she realized that marrying him was the beginning of her misery. Once, she thought that if they couldn’t live in love, at least they could die together. But later, she realized just how terribly wrong she had been. At the ends of the earth, each living their own life, all that remains is the bone-deep long 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 When the Lone Shadow Fades Beneath the Moon 月下孤影消散时 The flowers bloomed, and you came. The flowers bloomed, so go now. … The flowers withered, and it’s my time to leave. The flowers withered, so don’t come again. … This flower never bloomed. This flower never faded. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Glamour Like a Dream, a Beauty's Smile 浮华如梦笑红颜 She fought across the battlefield and gave him her whole heart, only to be repaid with a nightmare! After eight years by his side, the woman he truly loved returned, and she was nothing but a stand-in. He slaughtered her entire family, ruined her innocence, and imprisoned her... “I regret it, Zhuge Yunting. The greatest regret of my life, Liu Rumeng, is... cough, cough... meeting you. If I can, in my next life, I never want to see you again. I don’t.” 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Ensnared by Her Beauty 惹红妆 “Li Xunqi! If you still refuse to see this princess, you’ll never see me again!” “Li Xunqi, if you still refuse to see me, you’ll never see me again…” “I am willing to marry far away for the sake of my country and bid you farewell, my lord. I hope Little General Li earns countless military honors and enjoys a glorious life.” “Your Highness, the road to your marriage alliance is long and arduous. Please take care.” “Only after she left did I dare to speak freely of my love for her.” “Whether or 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Wish Upon a Star to Meet You 许愿遇见你 [Sweet-faced but sharp-tongued girl with a hidden edge VS ruthless school bully with a lovesick heart] [Childhood friends, mutually devoted, they communicate, not brainless, both each other's first and only, pure love] He Yu has a secret: he has a crush on a girl, and he has quietly loved her for fourteen years. Love at first sight, an addiction born of seeing her again and again. Being just a friend is like being a stray cat, gazing up at someone forever out of reach. “He Yu, will you be my bo 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Love Shared, Growing Old Together 两情欢喜，相守白头 In his eyes, she was a woman full of lies and schemes. He tormented and humiliated her in every way he could, until at last he realized he had hurt the one person he should have protected above all others. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 I Once Crossed Mountains and Rivers with the Years 曾以岁月渡山河 She gave her whole heart and was rewarded with wounds all over. Seven years later, her passion had finally turned to ashes. Just as Xiao Yan thought she was about to fall off a cliff, Murong Yu reached out and pulled her back, only to personally shove her into another abyss! Now all that remained was for everything to turn to dust. Once, she had only herself. From now on, the whole world would be filled with familiar faces. 14Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 29 A Thousand Knots of Love 爱有千千结 A thousand threads of love knot in the heart, yet all worldly romance ends in vain. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 After Seven Years as a Substitute, I Turn to Ash 七年替身终成灰 Seven Years as a Stand-In, Reduced to Ashes 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 A Concubine's Love Is Hard to Win Back 小妾难再爱 Liu Yan’er’s greatest dream was to spend her whole life with Shangguan Ling, the two of them belonging only to each other. But after he passed the imperial examinations and earned a position, everything changed. Not only did he take a new wife, he demoted Liu Yan’er to concubine. In the Shangguan household, she suffered constant torment and grew physically and emotionally exhausted. Her youthful dream had shattered. When she tried to leave, dragging her ailing body along, he said… 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Overflowing Powder 溢满散 [Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet at First, Then Angsty; Historical Romance] He is the Crown Prince, heir to the throne. He cannot give her the life she wants, with one partner for all eternity. He loves her and does everything in his power to give her all his affection, yet she still doesn’t dare give him her whole heart. He left in the year she loved him most... The beautiful past has all been lost amid the smoke of war. All we can hope for is peace, with no more wars from now on... “The rive 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Lifetime of Splendor with You 许卿一世繁华 Xu Jieru had spent years as empress before marrying Chu Mulin, but one incident was enough to destroy their love and trust. The cold palace, her severed finger: was this his answer to all the years she had given him her heart? Or, as war raged and the city and palace fell, would they face death together, only to remain forever parted in life and death? 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Hardships 磨坷 This is a true story. The protagonists, Hu Gang and his older sister Hu Zhenzhen, lost both their parents when they were young and were raised by their uncle and aunt. They grew up hungry and in threadbare clothes, relying on each other for warmth. When they got a little older, his sister got married, and her younger brother went to become a live-in son-in-law... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Consumed by Passion: The Phoenix’s Ordeal 情火焚身，凤凰劫 When her love ran dry and her life neared its end, the only thing Shen Qinghe wanted was to drag that cheating couple down to hell with her! 5Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 36 Let the Southern Wind Carry Me Back to Xiangqing 不若南风归向晴 The spring scenery in the northern land is as gentle as you, Wen Ruoqing. Could the southern wind ever know my heart? Gu Nanfeng, in my next life, I have two wishes. Not to be an emperor's daughter, and not to meet you... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Ten Years of Beauty, Now Bones 十年红颜终成骨 She was the least favored of his many concubines. Night after night of humiliation left her in despair. She had thought her end could only be death, but... “If I rebel, will you leave or stay?” “Leave.” 12Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 38 A Love So Deep, a Longing Unforgotten 情深不解相思意 In his eyes, she was the most despicable of princess consorts. He carved out her heart and drove nails into her bones. But when she really died, his heart had nowhere left to call home... 24Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 39 Longing Makes You Grow Old 相思令人老 She was his wife, the Regent Princess Consort. She had once helped him win the realm. He forced her to kneel before his lover. He forced her to give up her child. He said he would sell her into a brothel. Her heart turned to ashes, and she set herself ablaze. Only then did he realize that all along, he was the one who couldn’t let go. 40Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 40 Moon in the Deep Palace 深宫月 Many years later, I stood in the imperial city of Northern Zhou, gazing at the bright moon beyond the palace walls, and suddenly regretted that fleeting first encounter with Yang Yu in the year I came of age. But Yang Yu told me that even without that glance, he would still have married me. I was destined to be his, and there was no way I could hide from him or escape him. 81Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 41 After the Strategist Died, the Princess Regretted It 军师死后，公主后悔不已 After the Strategist's Death, the Princess Was Filled with Regret 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 I Once Promised You Forever 曾许余生 [Tough, tenacious undercover narcotics cop × obsessive, devoted, domineering CEO] Content warning: Torturous romance, love and hate intertwined, both leads are sexually inexperienced, and the story contains fictional elements. Please don’t take it too seriously. Three years ago, Tan Youning went undercover for the police. She deliberately approached Huo Yuanshen, her classmate at the police academy, made him fall deeply in love with her, and used the opportunity to gather evidence of the Huo fam 1.2kReads8.1Score10214d adds
- 43 Prisoner in His Palm: A Good Wife Can’t Escape the Rough Man’s Pursuit 掌心囚：良妇难逃糙汉缠 [Female lead is sexually inexperienced + rugged, yandere hero with a strikingly different physique + clear-headed, resilient, stunning heroine + devoted, gentle childhood friend as the second male lead] (Dear readers, Both the hero and the second male lead are virgins! Neither has ever touched another woman! As for the hero’s concubine, I’ll explain later.) Three years ago, Xue Li was stranded in the wilderness and rescued by a rough hunter named Gu Lin. She thought she had found a way out of he 1.1kReads8.1Score10114d adds
- 44 The Mad Tyrant Would Trade His Empire to Make Me Look Back 疯批暴君拿江山换我回头 [Possessive pursuit + forced love + unrequited love + a legendary groveling chase + bad ending + physical and emotional torment + alternate setting + angst + corruption + revenge] [The unyielding princess of a fallen kingdom + the new king, cruel and unrestrained] When they first met, she was an unloved princess confined to the cold palace, and he was a Liang spy being hunted. She handed him half a pastry. “When people are hungry, they have to eat.” She casually said he was like a wolf, and he n 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 After My Ex-Husband Got Rich, I Became the Laughingstock of the City 前夫暴富后，我成了全城的笑话 After My Ex-Husband Struck It Rich, I Became the Laughingstock of the Whole City —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Thank You for Giving Me a Heart of Sorrow 谢你赠我一心伤 The most ridiculous thing in An Lingxi’s life was probably that she loved Xuanyuan Mo more than life itself, while Xuanyuan Mo thought of nothing but taking her life… 64Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 47 Beauty Amid the Ashes 烬里芳华 [Ensemble cast, tragedy of family and country | light on political intrigue | ancient xianxia world, no polygamy] When he finished speaking, he fell straight to his knees on the cold ground and gazed at her in anguish. "It was me. I personally pushed the Si family into the abyss and indirectly caused your brother's death. My crimes are beyond redemption. I have no excuse." "Lingyi, kill me!" "Why!" Si Yao Lingyi finally broke down, screaming as tears poured from her eyes. "Your families' blood f 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 After Refusing to Become a Concubine, I Became the Crown Prince's Secondary Consort 拒绝做妾后我成了太子侧妃 A lowly servant, she could only look up to her master from afar. Qingwu's greatest wish in life was to stay by her master's side, but she never expected that her master would personally send her away... 586Reads5.5Score11414d adds
- 49 Dreams of Palace Intrigue 深宫斗梦 All the sacrifices I made, risking my life, were worth less than the radiant smile she gave him when she turned around. 3Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 50 Half a Life Adrift, a Beauty Intoxicated 半生飘摇红颜醉 He once promised her a vast realm of mountains and rivers, and vowed to give her a wedding procession stretching for ten miles. But in the blink of an eye, he subjected her to every humiliation and torment. Nalan Ya: “I love you, and I hate you. May we become strangers from this day on, never to meet again in this life or any other.” Now he sat alone with his vast realm of mountains and rivers, and the ten-mile wedding finery remained behind as well. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
