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- 51 As It Turns Out, Fine Days Are Just Like This 算来好景只如斯 What? The princess wants to break off the engagement? What? You’re going to wipe out your entire royal clan? What? You’re about to die, and you still want to have a baby? Princess, your secret identity is showing! The legitimate daughter of a general is cold by nature, yet she has a whole crew of fiercely awesome best friends. And she has a husband who dotes on her without question, and has secretly loved her since childhood. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 52 Your Highness, I'm Really Not Your Deceased Wife 殿下，我真不是你亡妻 [Transmigrate into a book (soul transmigration + body transmigration) + married first, love later + both leads are each other's first] She gets her wish and transmigrates into the political intrigue novel The General's Accord, becoming Fu Yuanqian, a frail, sickly minor female character who appears only once. She is the nominal wife of the second male lead, Ren Xianzhi. Armed with the script of an all-knowing narrator, she decides to stick to her role as a background character: get through the 2.6kReads—Score339Shelves
- 53 Two Hearts in Tune, Our Longing Written in a Silk Letter 两心知，相思写锦书 Childhood sweethearts, an ancient-style romance about lifelong devotion to one person, set in a fictional Great Qi. Fourth Prince Heba Yiwei is the son of the Northern Qi emperor and a Han Chinese consort. As a boy, he lived temporarily in Tanzhou with his mother, where he saved Ye Beiying, the daughter of Tanzhou's garrison commander, from a bolting horse. Beiying was lovely, sweet-natured, and well-behaved, and Yiwei's mother adored her. Yiwei was aloof from a young age, but treated Beiying di 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 54 A Match Made in Heaven 佳偶天成 Beijing headlines, coming soon: The hotshot young Lord Lu, the talk of the town, is actually seeking the hand of a notorious rich girl! Jiang Yuruo, the so-called spoiled heiress: Is he blind, or am I incredibly lucky? Lu Chenyuan, the so-called immortal: I have feelings for you. As a member of the Jinling Lu clan, Lu Chenyuan has known his duty since childhood: serve a wise ruler, discern right from wrong, and uphold justice. For ten years, he shut himself away in a forbidden sanctuary, cultiva 202Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 55 Run! Run! Run! The General's Legitimate Daughter Flees Her Wedding 逃！逃！逃！将军府嫡女逃婚了 (This is a fictional setting!) [Historical romance + love that grows over time + war + devotion to family and country] Their first meeting! “Hey!” Mu Yun Zhao asked tentatively. “Are you breathing, or have you stopped?” Qi Han Yu gave a slight shake of his head! Mu Yun Zhao let out a sigh of relief. “You’re alive!” She saved him, and then latched onto him! The nth time he saved her! A curved saber was about to plunge into Mu Yun Zhao’s body! The chill of death rushed toward her. But the excrucia 132Reads—Score—Shelves
- 56 A Handful of Yellow Sand 一抔黄沙 Gu Zheng was born into a family of military officers. Clever and mischievous, she had a perfect family and a childhood sweetheart, Meng Huai. Her days were happy and carefree. But after both her parents died, a series of upheavals turned her life upside down, forcing her to change. She began to hide her true feelings and rely on herself, growing darker inside... It took Meng Huai a long time to bring back the innocent, lively, and mischievous girl she had been when they were young, but things ne 34Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 57 The General Tong Guang 将军同光 He walked toward me slowly, step by step, until I could clearly see his eyes and the reflection of myself in them. “Xiangwan?” I suddenly remembered the night the matchmaker came to propose on someone's behalf. Bai Qi had climbed onto the corner of my courtyard wall and overheard me say he might be attracted to men. He had been furious. 5Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 58 Late Chen 晚辰 [Soul transmigration into an ancient setting + medicine + sweet romance] She is a modern wandering soul who transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old girl in ancient times. She is Ming Qi, who tagged along with her childhood friend in the assassin organization of the Valley of the Afterlife. She is the elusive, eccentric Ghost Doctor who competes with the King of Hell for patients. She is the hidden young heiress behind a renowned chain of pleasure houses. She is Young Master Wuyou, the peer 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 59 History's Greatest Femme Fatale: The Unmatched Beauty Xia Ji 千古第一红颜祸水：美丽无双夏姬 Born with a vermilion mark between her brows, she was said to be the kind of woman who could bring a kingdom to ruin. Her half-brother died for her, her husband perished because of her, her son killed a ruler for her, and a king lost his kingdom over her. In the official histories, she was branded a seductress who “killed three husbands, a ruler, and a son, and brought down a kingdom and two ministers.” But she knew the truth. She had never set out to hurt anyone. Men slaughtered one another o 147Reads—Score—Shelves
- 60 Swallowsong 燕子声声里 At five, Shen Guiyan could recite the Thousand Character Classic. At six, she played the qin and composed her own music. At seven, she wrote poetry while burning incense. At eight, she was betrothed to the son of the serving chancellor. Everyone said she had been born with a phoenix jade in her mouth and was destined for a blessed life. But then a woman arrived from the modern world, turning Shen Guiyan’s haughty younger sister into a clever and vivacious girl. She stole Shen Guiyan’s husband, 286Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 61 After Flirting with the Crown Prince, I Don’t Want to Take Responsibility 撩拨太子后，我不想负责 (The rating is low because there aren’t many votes yet) [Two equally strong leads + some political intrigue + heroine doesn’t get emotionally invested + hero falls hard and gets face-slapped + both virgins + sweet romance, heroine-focused readers welcome] Originally titled “A Radiant Beauty” "Heartless Eldest Princess and Clear-Eyed Crown Prince Who Falls Deep" For years, Yu Jinsi has been sensible and law-abiding. She is responsible for keeping her younger brother in line, and when foreign armi 213Reads8.2Score104Shelves
- 62 The Cold-Faced Prince Holds Me Close, and the Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Is Doted On 冷面王爷拥入怀，侯府嫡女一直宠 The delicate and sweet legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingping × the cold-faced Qi Prince, younger brother of the emperor Nian Yao, youngest daughter of the Marquis of Dingping, had been frail since childhood. She was a devoted reader of novels, ancient-style, and the darling of the whole family. The male lead was the youngest son of the late emperor and the empress dowager, and the emperor's own younger brother. He was naturally taciturn and rarely smiled, but made an exception for the h 196Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 63 Zhaozhao’s Deadly Game: The Black Lotus Princess’s Plot to Rule 昭昭致命：黑莲花公主谋国录 #Scheming Princess #Twin Princes #Flirtatious Push and Pull #Political Intrigue Princess Zhaoning must marry into a foreign land to protect her family and country. Before she leaves, her mother tells her through tears, “A Ning, your beauty is your blade. Once you reach the Xuan Kingdom, you must at least pretend to be obedient...” Her elder brother makes inquiries from every angle: “A Ning, the situation in the Xuan Kingdom is complicated. You need to find a way to survive.” Everyone thinks she 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 64 Cherished in Her Emerald Skirt 娇宠翠裙腰 He was afflicted with a love poison, and so fell deeply in love with her. She, too, was hopelessly caught in his web of affection. But one day, the woman who had poisoned him appeared, only to discover that she had paved the way for someone else. Once the poison was cured, the husband who had once cherished her above all else stood before her, his eyes stripped of tenderness and affection, filled only with coldness and indifference. He asked icily, “Who are you?” 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 65 Forcefully Marrying the Top Scholar: The Whole Family Joins In 强娶状元郎，全家一起上 A princess and a gentle, frail top scholar, a young lord and a fearless woman general: their everyday lives are full of humor and charm. They can enjoy sweet romances and stand together for their country. This is a lighthearted, sweet story with no angst, guaranteed! To prevent a war, the heir of Prince An's manor is ordered to marry a brave woman general. When the threat of another arranged marriage arises, Prince An and his wife secretly resolve that their daughter's marriage will never again 543Reads8.9Score100Shelves
- 66 Quiet Days Flow By, Shared with You 细水流年与君同 She is An Yue, the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official. He is Xu Ze, the celebrated General Who Guards the Nation. Their marriage is one of convenience: one seeks to secure her family’s future, while the other hopes to keep a low profile and conceal his true intentions. Before long, neither knows who was the first to entrust the other with their heart and fall in love. A sweet romance between the official’s daughter An Yue and the great general Xu Ze. 59Reads7.8Score—Shelves
- 67 Reclaiming the Splendor of Youth 挽韶华 Gongsun Haoyue, the young lady of a marquis’s household, dreamed from childhood of riding into battle. She longed for her father to teach her martial arts when he returned victorious, but who could have guessed… After suffering the unbearable loss of her father and brother, Gongsun Haoyue developed a heart condition, yet her desire to avenge them only grew stronger. Six years later, Gongsun Haoyue returned from her training just as war flared up again in the north. Disguised as a man, she went t 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 68 A Romance in Xiliang 西凉缘 The Kingdom of Xiliang was nearly destroyed by Sang Zhi. For the people of Xiliang, the kingdom's stability and peace, and her father, Jinge put aside her former liveliness and childishness and took on the responsibilities of a princess of Xiliang. She married Gu Yuheng, crown prince of the Kingdom of Yin. From then on, a girl of fifteen and a young man of twenty were swept into the vortex of courtly power struggles... 97Reads—Score—Shelves
- 69 The Horse Slave's Wife Has a Special Skill 马奴之妻，有绝技 Wang Cenxi, the Earl’s legitimate daughter, is set up by her stepmother and stepsister, who arrange for her to sleep with one of the estate’s stable hands. There is a CP, and yet it seems like there isn’t. When everyone assumes she will choose to end her life with a strip of white silk, she calmly replies, “I choose to marry the stable hand and cut ties with the Earl’s household.” Not long after they marry, the stable hand goes off to war. Left on her own, Wang Cenxi makes a living with her exce 118Reads8.4Score100Shelves
- 70 The Beloved Little Princess's Cold Childhood Groom Ran Away 团宠小公主的清冷童养夫跑路了 A pampered, sweet little princess × a patient, secretly biding-his-time childhood husband [Historical fantasy + adored by everyone + comedy + devoted couple, one-on-one romance + happy ending] Jin Hua’s father is the emperor, her mother the empress, her older brother the crown prince, her grandfather a powerful minister, and her master a renowned doctor. Each of her uncles has his own special talent, all her friends are extraordinary, and even her dog can talk! Most importantly, when Jin Hua was 84Reads—Score—Shelves
- 71 Lord Chancellor, the General’s Wife Is Expecting 丞相大人，将军夫人有喜了 You are the foremost civil official in the land, the prime minister of a nation. You offer wise counsel time and again and best your rivals in debate. I am the descendant of a military family, a commander who rides at the head of the troops and guards the northern frontier. You protect the nation, and I defend its borders. Together, we bring the people a peaceful and prosperous age. When princes from neighboring states come to visit, they provoke us repeatedly at the Hundred Flowers Banquet. Gu 95Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 72 Help! The Yandere Prince Wants to Kill Me 救命！病娇王爷要杀人 As soon as Ning Qingshi arrives in Shangjing, she falls for the kindhearted and handsome Ji Jingshi. She puts her money where her mouth is and bets that he’ll fall in love with her! Who knew Ji Jingshi was playing the fool to catch his prey? He was the oriole waiting behind the mantis all along. He is none other than the emperor’s own elder brother, the exalted Prince Jingyang. He approached Ning Qingshi in the first place to investigate a case. One is Ning Qingshi, the legitimate daughter of th 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 73 A Dream of Splendor 浮梦华 Yu Shaohua is the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yu’s household. Her mother is the reigning emperor’s legitimate eldest daughter, so she is truly the apple of everyone’s eye. People in the capital all marvel at how blessed she is. According to the rumors, Miss Yu’s hands are soft as young shoots, her skin smooth as cream, and her eyes bright, her teeth pearly white. At rest, she is as graceful as a delicate flower reflected on water; in motion, she sways like a willow in the breeze. Eve 67Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 74 Brother-in-Law, Lend Me Some Silver to Reopen the Case 姐夫，借点银子翻个案 [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Sweet Romance + Traditional Historical Romance + Intense, Charged Push and Pull] On their wedding day, Pei Yu, heir to the Marquis of Yongan, prepared an extravagant bridal procession to marry the woman he loved. But the bride, Ye Fei, the eldest daughter of the Ye family, fled, turning him into a laughingstock across the capital and freezing his ardent love into bitter hatred. Two years later, the Ye family fell after being implicated in an arms-trafficking 908Reads7.2Score148Shelves
- 75 The General's Temptation: Be Good, Don't Run, I'll Give You My Life 将军诱惑，乖，不跑，命都给你 Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Madcap Male Lead + Super Sweet The male lead is a prisoner of war whom the heroine captured and brought home from the battlefield years ago, but his true identity is astonishing. He has always believed that someone else holds the heroine’s heart, so his love for her is both wild and restrained, until he discovers… Synopsis Xiao Weiyang is the daughter of the Great Zhao’s Guardian General. Born to a life of privilege, she should have enjoyed a life of luxury 39Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 76 The Matriarch's Daily Life of Quietly Enjoying Wealth 主母苟富贵日常 [Tea-loving charmer of a matriarch + drama-queen couple + palace and household intrigue + raising children + everyday life] Drugged by her fiancé, Zheng Ying rushes into the Buddhist shrine and snatches Prince Jin's prayer beads... After a night of wild abandon, she gets her wish and becomes the matriarch of his household. Above her, a ruthless sister-in-law clings to control of the household. Below her, there's a white-moonlight side consort, a reborn woman, and a transmigrator who is a favored 251Reads—Score—Shelves
- 77 The Moon's Longing 心月迢迢 (1v1) Both are devoted only to each other. Jiang Xinyue’s childhood sweetheart and husband went off to war one day and was never heard from again. She held the family together alone, cared for the elders, raised their young child, and opened an embroidery shop. Then one day, she suddenly learned that her husband was not only still alive, but had become a celebrated general and was about to marry a beautiful woman and join the imperial family. He had completely forgotten her and their child. Jian 1.3kReads8.4Score122Shelves
- 78 The Noble Daughter from a Poor Family Has It Rough 寒门贵女不好当 [Ensemble Cast, Everyday Family Life, Male Lead Is Chaste] As the daughter of the third branch of the humble Xu family, Xu Zhiheng spends her days gossiping and watching the family drama unfold. After all, the Xu family is never short on excitement. The eldest branch consists of legitimate children born to the first wife; the second branch consists of children born to concubines; the third branch consists of legitimate children born to the second wife; and the fourth branch consists of legitimat 11.9kReads—Score1.4kShelves
- 79 Reporting to the General: Your Wife's Acting Strange Today 报告将军，夫人今天有点怪 Qin Susu died. Before she died, she saw that the husband she despised most had protected her until his last breath. The man she trusted most looked down on her and called her “a fallen woman.” She had waited bitterly all her life, never letting the general so much as touch her. She never imagined she would become a foolish, useful pawn for Prince Yi. She opened her eyes and found herself back in the early days of her marriage, just after moving into the General’s residence. There was still time 112Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 80 My Graceful Wife 我妻窈窕 The Second Madam of the Dingguo Marquis's residence next door had lost her husband and been widowed in her prime. Seeing her was enough to make anyone feel sorry for her. The young general, famed throughout Chang'an and victorious in battles across three kingdoms, had only to glance at her before thinking how he wanted to draw her close and shower her with affection. They said she had once been Chang'an's most beautiful woman, proud as jade and restrained by propriety. They also said that after 1.9kReads7.0Score222Shelves
- 81 After Marrying a Dying General 嫁给濒死将军后 Li Yun is a fallen princess with no power or influence in the imperial palace. In a single night, the new emperor makes her a pawn, marrying her off to a dying great general. On their wedding night, she looks at the handsome man lying on the bed, brows furrowed, unconscious from his grave injuries. With trembling hands, Li Yun brings him back from the brink of death. She helps the general recover, reclaim his power, and purge the rebel faction. Li Yun figures it’s time to slip away without a tra 57Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 82 Did the Dashing General Win the Heiress’s Heart Today? 纨绔将军今天撩到大小姐了吗 [A devoted couple, pure historical romance, sweet romance, mutual devotion, healing] Cool and reserved young lady × spirited young general Love at first sight + endless flirting + sweetness overload~ They say Miss Lu is unmatched in both beauty and talent, and destined to become the mistress of the realm. Who would dare ask for her hand? Chu Yi slapped the table. “That’s complete nonsense!” Second Master Chu has three tricks for pursuing a girl: shameless persistence, relentless pursuit, and nev 479Reads8.2Score109Shelves
- 83 The Mighty General’s Delicate Little Wife 魁梧将军的娇软小娘子 Ever since Wen Yuan went to Nanshan Temple to pray for a match, she had often dreamed of a towering, burly man, as big as a small mountain, reaching out to her and pleading in a soft voice, “My little ancestor.” It terrified Wen Yuan. She liked elegant young gentlemen in white, gentle as jade. How could she possibly get involved with a brute twice her size? But for some unknown reason, the Wen family was found guilty by the emperor and exiled to the northern frontier. The men of the north were t 2.4kReads8.6Score404Shelves
- 84 The Truth About Prince Jing's Favorite Consort 靖王的宠妃真相 Prince × orphaned heiress + love after marriage + one-on-one, both chaste + romance-focused + warm and healing + a gentle, steady relationship Qin Sang never imagined that after struggling through childhood to grow up, she would have to face the pain of being pressured to marry. She tried to resist, but failed. Then again, she was an orphan whose parents had both died, raised by a host of relatives. Being obedient, sensible, and well-behaved had long since become Qin Sang’s shield in this world. 273Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 85 The Crown Prince’s Redemption Contract 太子殿下的赎身契 In my past life, I gave my heart to the wrong man. I saved him in the wilderness, only to become a stain he erased after ascending the throne. I died without ever knowing why. When I opened my eyes again, I was back before I had found him. This time, my heart held no love, only one goal: the ten thousand taels of gold he'd promised me. I dragged his badly wounded self home. As he stared at me in disbelief, I turned my devoted care into a transaction with clearly posted prices. One hundred taels 11Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 86 I'm the Lucky Star Who Brings My Brother Good Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune, Fortune 我是福星旺我哥，旺旺旺旺旺旺旺 Beautiful and kind-hearted lucky heroine × a doting Crown Prince who has everything go his way [Those Who Love Their Wives Thrive] Gu Yuechan, bearing the title of Lucky Star, was content to be a living good-luck charm. Growing up, all it took was one call of “Big Brother” to solve any problem. Gu Yuechan often said, “My big brother is the most amazing person in the world!” She watched as her brother came top in the imperial exams and became the Crown Prince, second only to the emperor and abov 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 87 The Cold Palace's Abandoned Empress and Her Obsessive Tyrant 偏执暴君的冷宫弃后 The main story is complete. [Classic historical setting + political intrigue and romance + no palace infighting + the second male lead wins] [The heroine is slow to recognize romantic feelings. Only three male leads are lovesick over her] Xie Tiange, a Cold Palace prisoner released in a general amnesty, seems insignificant, yet her origins are a mystery. No one knows she is the beloved of the ruthless emperor who imprisoned her for three years, not even Xie Tiange herself. She has no idea she is 86Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 88 Meeting the Icy General 遇上冰山将军 [Complete] [Gentle, sweet-natured maid × cold, abstinent general] After the Feng family is arrested and its estate confiscated, Feng Nanyi, the young lady of the household, is sent to the pleasure quarters. Once trained by the brothel madam, she will be offered to the powerful and wealthy for their amusement. Sure enough, the madam later puts Feng Nanyi up for auction at a high price. Watching the men below scramble for her as if she were an object, Feng Nanyi's heart turns to ashes. Just as she 62Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 89 Half the City in Splendor: Complete 3-Volume Edition 半城繁华（全3册） "Their wedding was fast approaching when the groom died unexpectedly. Out of compassion, her mother secretly sent her to Chang'an to take refuge. There, she never expected to stumble into a tangled, sorrowful romance. One man was like a deep, still river, stirring love and resentment until she was left helpless. The other was passionate and sincere, gentle and considerate. Would she defy the bounds of propriety and choose the man she loved deeply? Or would she settle for a life of wealth and ent 74Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 90 Making a Living with Firelight in Hand 手执烟火以谋生 Lin Qi couldn't help letting a bitter smile tug at the corners of his mouth. Huo Qingchen. No one knew that he had followed her story for ten whole years, right up until the Black Armor Army was wiped out. She, too, had died in battle. When he was six, he learned that she had entered the army for training. He imagined a little girl, only four years old, training and living in a military camp. He himself hadn't been sent to the camp for training until he was five. He knew firsthand how much 15Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 91 After Using the Mad Prince, His Little Slave Girl Ran for the Hills 利用完疯批王爷小女奴撒丫子跑了 The difference between Shu Yao and Ji Yue is like the difference between heaven and earth. Shu Yao is a lowly female slave in a military camp, insignificant, humble, and beneath notice. Ji Yue, by contrast, is a lofty prince, handsome, noble, and proud. Yet even so, he insists on keeping her by his side, serving him at close quarters by day and warming his bed at night. But his damned possessiveness nearly breaks her completely. She thinks that if she can endure it long enough, she’ll eventually 160Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 92 Wronged by Linlang 错琳琅 [Multiple male leads + classical court intrigue + unconventional romance]: The palace power struggles are brain-teasing, the romance refuses to follow the usual script, and the heroine is no silly, naive sweetheart. The heroine’s emotional journey is complete, from “seeking love” to “loving herself.” Princess Li Zhaotang of Jingzhao was born into luxury and raised behind vermilion palace walls. Married to a gentle, refined consort, she finds life too long and love too bland. At a tavern, she 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 93 A Match Made by Proper Betrothal 明媒善娶 Shi Fake is a kind young woman determined to become a matchmaker. She has been arranging marriages for others since she was fifteen and has barely ever tasted failure. That is, until one day, Lu Chi, a newly arrived scholar in town, came to her to ask for her help finding a match... Never could she have imagined that this scholar would become the greatest disgrace of her career, one she would never live down. To wash away that disgrace, Miss Shi ended up putting herself on the line. 519Reads9.0Score101Shelves
- 94 The Little Princess Has Grown Up 团宠小郡主长大了 She is the legitimate daughter of a marquis, as well as the daughter of the Grand Princess, and has been granted the title of Anping Commandery Princess. Her father guards the frontier, while her mother died young, still in her prime. She grew up in the palace, and everyone in the capital knows the commandery princess is learned and well-mannered. The commandery princess agrees: they’re right. He is the son of a duke and a young general. He grew up stationed at the frontier with the army, defend 617Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 95 The Beautiful Doctor Who Masters Both Medicine and Poison: My General Is Under My Protection 医毒双绝俏佳人，我的将军我罩着 Sweet romance + comedy + historical setting + satisfying revenge The undefeated general who guards the nation is drugged by a traitor and, while unconscious, is found by a sweet, delicate young woman. Thinking of the subordinates who died a tragic death, the general is consumed by rage. But the young woman brings him back from the brink with just a few quick moves. She turns out to be a top-tier doctor! As she travels down the mountain with the general, she uses her exceptional medical skills a 7Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 96 A Gentlewoman's Suitor 淑女好逑 Du Ninger was a refined young lady, but after her family fell on hard times, her vicious relatives married her off to a sick man to bring him good fortune. On the way, bandits took her captive. Just as she thought disaster was inevitable, she spotted her childhood sweetheart, Shao Zhen, among them. Shao Zhen didn't want to get mixed up in a big mess and tried to leave, but seeing how helpless and pitiful she looked, he couldn't bring himself to abandon her. So he decided to see things through an 15Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 97 The Tale of An Ning: A Song of the Jianghu 安宁传之江湖吟 [Pure historical setting + light wuxia + palace intrigue + farming and business + sisterly friendship + inspiring growth] Beauty is no calamity, and the jianghu is no place to settle. Behold the great land before us, where young heroes toast one another and speak of their dreams. Love, friendship, and family are all essential parts of a fulfilling life. Women, too, can ride into the jianghu; women, too, can wield swords to defend their homes and country. A daughter must be self-reliant. If I was 31Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 98 Jun Li Has a Ruthless Husband 君梨有个狠夫君 [The heroine rises from an underdog to a phoenix + a steady, responsible hero + marriage first, love later + a mutual devotion] Jun Li lost both her parents at the age of eight. She followed her father's comrade to the capital, where she was promised that she would marry his son once she came of age. One day she entered their household, and ten years of misery began. The refined young man, so gifted and handsome, secretly raised a butcher's knife against her. Her disreputable, good-for-nothing u 3Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 99 You Stepped on My Family to Rise, So Why Regret My Marriage to a General? 踩我全家上位，我嫁将军你悔什么 [Rebirth and revenge] + [rivalry for the heroine] + [a heroine who fights back without hesitation] Lu Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, once thought she was the happiest woman in the world. For five years of marriage, her husband, Shen Huai, treated her like his most treasured possession. The warm porridge he brought her each morning, their passionate nights, and his devoted vigil at her sickbed all immersed her in a grand love story. Only when forged evidence branding t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 Huan Boqing 欢薄情 [Completed] [Traditional Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Faithful + Coercive Possession + Finding Sweetness Amid the Angst + Reconciliation + Happy Ending] [Anxious, Possessive Rich Young Master × Cool-Headed Legitimate Daughter Who Endures] [Content note: The male lead is not a deranged psychopath. They are mutually in love from beginning to end.] After losing her memory, Rong Mingyue was rescued by the refined young gentleman Qin Cheng. The two should have followed the 41Reads—Score—Shelves
