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- 1 The Legitimate Daughter Is Hard to Placate: I Love You More Today Than Yesterday 嫡女难哄：今日比昨日更喜欢你 [Legitimate Daughter + Pure Historical Romance + Bickering Couple + Love of Family and Country + Alternate World] Wang Yan may be the legitimate daughter, but her mother is out of favor. She has the title, but none of the food, clothing, or comforts that her half-sister Wang Yan enjoys! … Wang Yan: “Father, Liang Kang and I truly love each other.” Wang Father: “But he's your sister's fiancé.” Wang Yan: “Well, I'm already his, so do as you see fit, Father.” Wang Father: “You...” … “Sister, all 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Transmigrated as the Marquis’s Legitimate Daughter, Cherished by the Ninth Prince 穿越侯府嫡女，九王爷的掌心宠 Top-tier star Shen Qingqing wakes up after a car accident to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same surname in some unknown dynasty. And to top it off, the woman is fat! Before she can figure out what’s going on, she learns that an imperial decree has betrothed her to the Ninth Prince. On their wedding night, The Ninth Prince, Xie Wenjing, watched as Shen Jingyao nestled into his arms and said with an inscrutable look, “I have no interest in women. From now on, Princess 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Concubine's Many Charms 妾本多娇 [Not a power fantasy with a strong female lead + a little inner-court intrigue + mainly romantic tension + the female lead was transmigrated as a fetus and grew up to age eighteen] [Delicate concubine vs. cold, domineering, obsessive prince] As the least favored concubine in the prince’s residence, Jiang Wan lived by eight words: Winning his favor was trivial; staying alive mattered most. Never show up where the prince is likely to pass. Go the other way whenever she sees him. Never miss a chanc 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Snow in the Silent Void 寂空雪 After her father and brothers are killed in battle and her mother takes her own life, she resolutely heads to the frontier and spends ten years on horseback, sacrificing her chance at marriage. Her beloved has a family of his own now, with children, and her family estate has changed hands. She has long since put romance and affection aside to reclaim her family’s fortune. But then one suitor after another comes knocking at her door. The emperor says, “If you truly can’t find a suitable husband, 828Reads6.7Score12114d adds
- 5 After Losing Her Memory, She Stopped Chasing the Heir Apparent 失忆后，她不再追着世子了 Ancient fantasy romance. No System, no transmigration. Ning Miaomiao pursued Pei Nanxiao for three years. Pei Nanxiao was the heir of a marquis's household, but after falling into the water and waking from a high fever, she stopped pursuing him... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Captive Princess: Reborn to Turn the Tide 俘虏帝姬：重生后逆风翻盘 In the first year of the Jingkang era, Zhao Jinyin, a princess of the Great Song, is taken north with the women of the imperial clan and reduced to the lowest kind of slave in the Jin kingdom's Laundry Bureau. In her previous life, she submitted to the Han general Xu Wei and escaped back to her homeland, only to be branded an “unchaste princess” and poisoned to death in a Lin'an prison. When she opens her eyes again, she is in a prison cart swaying through a storm. She bites through her tongue a 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Into His Arms: The Mad Prince Seizes Power and Forces Me to Marry Him 揽娇入怀：疯批王爷夺权强娶 [Fictional historical romance + devoted love + mutual firsts + play the pig to eat the tiger + revenge on villains in the middle and later stages + a touch of romantic tension + seizing power to save the nation + a touch of ensemble cast] Shen Jianing was breathtakingly beautiful. Though born a princess of lowly status, she was treasured by all and pampered like the center of the universe. But Nanzhao was beset by internal strife and external threats, while corrupt officials seized power. In a s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Lady Married Up, but the Young Marquis Regretted It! 夫人她高嫁了，小侯爷却后悔了！ [Kicking Trash to the Curb + The Prince Chases His Wife + Family and Country] The people of the Marquis Xuanwu household enjoyed the money of Lin Qingqing, a merchant’s daughter, while sneering at her humble origins. After eight years of waiting alone in an empty room, Lin Qingqing was rewarded with Marquis He Tingxuan bringing home another woman and her child. Being the mistress of a marquis’s household was a trap. I’m done filling it! Lin Qingqing vowed to reclaim every bit of what she had los 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Tangli Returns with Gold 棠梨抱金归 2Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 10 Immortality in the Master's World 在夫子的世界里长生 Xia Ren (Shrimp) tells a legendary story in "Ever Night". (The first ten chapters are pretty average. It’s my first time writing, so feel free to skip around. That’s life, isn’t it? If you don’t like something, just skip it.) He traveled across this world. He saw Liu Bai’s sword sweep like a mighty river. He saw a man burn himself up in the darkness. He heard how a genius named Liansheng Thirteen was celebrated generation after generation. He was like Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, like every other 1.4kReads—Score3614d adds
- 11 When the Suona Sounds, This Princess Makes a Grand Entrance 唢呐一响，本公主闪亮登场 Within the palace walls, there are too many constraints and too much sorrow. I long for freedom, yet with every step I lose my way. Where does the freedom I seek truly lie? The suona sounds, and this princess is reborn, yet step by step I move toward the path fate has laid out for me. Whether I live or die is not up to me, but neither is it up to this world! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 After the Mad Right Chancellor Forced Me to Marry Him, I Cuddled in His Arms 被疯批右相强娶后我在他怀里撒个 [Two equally powerful leads, both untouched by past relationships + medical skills + sweet romance + cunning schemes + political intrigue + love of country and family + mutual flirting and intense push-and-pull] … Chu Shiyi: Get your ass home! Mo Chen: So you can beat me up? I'm not stupid. Chu Shiyi: Mo Chen, don't think I won't beat you just because my parents are here… Chu He, Chu Shiyi's father: Who are you planning to beat up?… Son-in-law, come have a couple of drinks with me! Mo Chen follo 3Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 13 The Immortal Wife of a Spoiled Young Prince 纨绔小王爷的神仙妻 [Sweet and Angsty] [Strong Female Lead] The young prince is a spoiled playboy, idling away his days with no one able to rein him in. Then a female tutor arrives and keeps him firmly under control. Go to the gambling den? She'll break his legs... Disobey? She'll draw her sword... “You're just a tutor. What gives you the right to interfere in my private life?” “Then I'll become someone who does have that right.” “Y-you, what are you doing?” “What you were just about to do.” “H-help me...” 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Word Has It, This Person Is Highly Esteemed 听闻，此人素有雅望 First, I'm hopeless at coming up with names. Second, I don't dare use names I find online, either. Finally, I want to start a historical romance. I'll write as I go, and I've got a decent backlog so far. Male lead: undecided Female lead: Yan Linglan. She fires the first shot in the history of the feudal era by running away from her arranged marriage, though she doesn't quite get away. As if bound by fate, she still meets the people she's destined to meet, and what is meant to happen still happen —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Cast-Off Marquess’s Wife Returns with Her Child, but the General Steals Them Away 侯门弃妇携子归来，将军他截胡了 Putting scum in their place + face-slapping + running away while pregnant + forced love + one-on-one, both leads devoted to each other + fierce rivalry among suitors + the male lead’s long road to winning back his wife Jiang Ruoli had suffered from heart palpitations since childhood. The Imperial Medical Office’s chief physician said she wouldn’t live past eighteen. Luckily, her good deeds brought her good fortune. She not only managed to survive past eighteen, but also had three children. They 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 On Our Wedding Night, My Substitute Bride Wants a Divorce 大婚夜，替嫁医妃要和离 [Twin sisters + medical skills + harem + power struggles + doted on exclusively] Complete! She could have been a carefree, chivalrous wanderer, but instead she marries into the palace and forces Prince An to divorce her on their wedding night! She nearly leaves Prince An unable to have children. She seeks justice, treats the sick, takes on disciples, gets into trouble and saves people along the way! She even forces the sickly, obsessive prince to fight for the crown prince's position! She was a 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Brief Moment of Shame 半日羞 [Meng Fu, the sensitive and insecure second daughter of the Meng household, vs. Qi Lan, the devoted young general] [Historical romance + 1v1 + household intrigue + secret crush + sweet romance + loyal puppy + happy ending] Rumor has it that the second daughter of the Minister of Rites, Meng Fu, is graceful and refined, with a natural talent for music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Who knew it was all an act? Meng Fu only knows two songs on the qin, and she’s completely clueless about chess.. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Longing for Your Embrace 欲扶腰 Nan Yu had just turned twenty when she became empress dowager. With a young child to care for and a declining nation to govern, she urgently needed a powerful backer. Xiao Yiquan, a scheming courtier who held power over the court, beckoned her with a finger. “Little Empress Dowager, what do you think of me?” Nan Yu lifted her peerlessly beautiful face and knelt at his boots. “If I behave, will you give me anything I want?” Later, she really did behave. So well that she settled every humiliation 67Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 19 When Will the Feuding Lovers Find Peace? 乱世冤家几时休 [Historical romance + mutual devotion + palace and household intrigue] [The warmth of a turbulent age + sweet romance] [A gentle, adorable, highly skilled heroine + a handsome, otherworldly hero forced to grow up] One is a prince who spends all day goofing off, is hopeless at both letters and martial arts, and is even despised by his own father. The other is a general’s daughter who was targeted as a child, grew up far from home, and honed herself into a formidable fighter. When they first mee 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Adrift in the Martial World: Once Gone, Never to Return 流落江湖之一去莫言归 A new work is here Lin Xuefei, daughter of a military family, is adrift in the martial world and vows to learn martial arts to avenge her father. Shangguan Mingqian tricks her into joining the legendary Shadowless Sect, where her extraordinary aptitude allows her to master the Shadowless Art. By chance, she discovers that Murong Cheng, famed as a chivalrous hero, is actually a spy for an enemy kingdom. Lin Xuefei single-handedly wipes out the enemy kingdom's spy network and is placed on the Dal 1kReads8.1Score16914d adds
- 21 Reborn, I Become the Prince’s Precious Darling 重生后，我成了王爷的掌中娇 In her previous life, she fell in love with the top scholar, only to be betrayed and meet a tragic end. Reborn, she vowed to make them pay! Her feelings for the prince grew ever stronger, until their hearts beat as one. At last, in this life, she found the right person. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Getting Married Alongside My Sister 和姐姐一起嫁人 [A reborn secondary female character + a concubine brought along as part of a dowry + harem rivalry + an ancient emperor as the male lead] After Qi Wanying died, she opened her eyes in her own funeral hall. There, she saw her husband fall in love at first sight with her widowed younger sister. Forced to watch her husband and sister spend their lives in love, Qi Wanying finally reached the end of her days. Then she became a young lady again. Given another chance, she would make up for her regrets 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Seeking Joy 寻尽欢， Chu Yuan, daughter of Deputy Commander Chu Xiaoheng, may have a name that sounds delicate, but she does whatever she pleases and fears nothing. A free-spirited woman through and through, she was suddenly brought into the palace and shackled by its rules, right under the emperor's nose. How could she put up with that? She had no intention of competing for favor. But eight years ago, Fu Chengyu looked at her once, and she fell for him at first sight, willingly stepping into this palace struggle. H 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Miserable Wage Slave Who Fixed the Plot Somehow Became Emperor 苦命打工人修理剧情，竟然称帝了 [A heroine who grows over time + fictional ancient setting + characters awaken to their roles + slow burn, not wish fulfillment + romance] (The blurb isn’t doing it justice. Head to the story.) Good news: After Zhou Ying hit the jackpot, she didn’t quite die. She transmigrated into a book! Bad news: The moment she arrived, she was handed the title of “universe-class repair technician,” because the original plot has gone completely off the rails! Why has the top scholar turned dark? Why has the h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 After the Emperor Broke Off Our Engagement, I Turned the Court Upside Down 被皇帝退婚后我搅翻朝堂 The Grand Princess who defended the country throughout her life and her consort were framed by the Empress Dowager and killed by the Rongdi. From childhood, their orphaned daughter, Commandery Princess Tai'an, carefully laid the pieces of a revenge plot. Two imperial edicts left by the late emperor, a Sword of Imperial Authority: everyone could be used as a chess piece, even the one moving them... Embezzlement by the Minister of Revenue uncovers a treasonous collaboration with the enemy from yea 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Love Runs Deep 菀来情深 Xu Qingwan was an orphan. Just as she was leaving Baishui Town to begin a new life, a chance encounter led her to save Bai Xingmo, who had been poisoned. When they met again, Xu Qingwan was seized by villains. Seeing blood run from her neck down the blade, Bai Xingmo shot one of them with merciless precision, then carried the injured, unconscious Xu Qingwan back to his villa... Later, unwilling to put him in a difficult position, she agreed to become his concubine. But he left her behind. When t 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Reeds Bend, Yet Never Break 蒲苇韧如丝 If she had not been abducted by human traffickers, she would still be an orphan living in a small mountain village. After entering a brothel, she was bought by its most celebrated courtesan. Later, her birth father took her back to the prince's residence as his legitimate eldest daughter. But her grandmother's dislike and her enemies' schemes ultimately left her all alone. With nothing left and her reputation in tatters, the top scholar she loved did not distance himself from her. She opened a c 31Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 28 A Concubine-Born Daughter’s Fight to Survive: I Defiled the Untouchable Beauty 庶女求存：高岭之花被我亵渎 [A beauty who's only clueless around the male lead + a Crown Prince who only loses his cool around the heroine + sweet romance + lighthearted + mutual salvation + both leads are chaste + a heroine with immense strength] The noble, aloof Crown Prince of the Great Sheng Dynasty had always kept his distance from women. He loved pure white above all, his immaculate bearing as spotless as an immortal's, graceful as a jade tree in the wind. Countless young women could only admire him from afar, too i 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Peaches and Plums 桃李 [A cool, aloof, and gifted painter vs. an arrogant, ruthless, and remorseless confidant of the crown prince] [Great-granddaughter of a former crown prince’s tutor vs. the second son of the Duke of Weiguo, General of the Left Golden Guards] [Ancient-style political intrigue + forbidden romance + coercive possession + two formidable leads + court and martial world] During the Awakening of Insects, a painting titled Spring Peach Blossoms brings two ill-fated romances to light. Tao Hua, a celebrated 326Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 30 Yangyang Can't Catch a Break, So the Marquis Gets Put Under House Arrest! 漾漾不得意，侯爷关禁闭！ [White Moonlight vs. Cinnabar Mole + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Political Intrigue + A Husband’s Long Road to Redemption] The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household falls from grace and becomes a bonded, expendable assassin in the Marquis’s residence. The carefree young heir of the Marquis’s household bears the blood feud of his entire family and is forced to become an orphaned marquis! [Fallen Noble Daughter vs. Orphaned Marquis: They keep each other company and grow stronger tog 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The God of Gambling's Wife at the Duke's Mansion Wants a Divorce Again 国公府的赌神娘子又又又要和离了 No rebirth, no transmigration. A powerful hero and heroine, and a tale of revenge. Devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + scheming hero + cunning heroine + love and hate + marriage pact Sang Wan was tricked onto a pleasure boat. She was only trying to escape an arranged marriage, but ended up on Pei Jinzhi's pirate ship and, by a twist of fate, became the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo's heir. Every morning when she wakes, she cries out three times: “I want a divorce! I want a divorce —Reads8.9Score114d adds
- 32 The Game of Imperial Power, the Scroll of the Realm 皇权弈，山河卷 Everyone said Su Wanli, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate, was a frail beauty who could barely walk without gasping for breath and had little time left to live. But no one knew that she was also the master of Tingfeng Tower, the greatest intelligence network in the martial world, as well as a royal orphan of the previous dynasty, pulling the strings from within a glittering world. At a palace banquet, the Crown Prince and the aristocratic clans joined forces to pressure her into marri 395Reads—Score11614d adds
- 33 The Fallen Daughter Fights Her Way into the Marquis's Household and Rises to Become Its Mistress 落难弃女闯侯门迈向主母之位 [Palace and Household Intrigue] + [Political Schemes and Officialdom] + [Love That Grows Over Time] Having a son is like stepping into heaven, where one can enjoy every luxury. Having a daughter is like falling into hell, where survival is a struggle. Ye Fusang's birth mother was expecting twins. It should have been twice the joy, but fate had other plans: both babies were girls. For the sake of her own wealth and status, her mother heartlessly abandoned Ye Fusang in the freezing cold. Just as —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, the Crippled Prince Stood Again 替嫁后，残疾王爷站起来了 (Sweet romance + devoted couple + pure historical romance + one-on-one) The principal wife and a concubine of the Minister of Works' household gave birth on the same day, amid strange celestial omens. A wandering Daoist passing by once made a pronouncement. Two daughters in one family: one blessed by auspicious stars, the other accompanied by ill fortune. Zuo You, the concubine's daughter, was branded a jinx, driven from the household, and sent to an estate outside the capital. She was gone for 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Reborn, the Legitimate Daughter Mistakenly Flirts with a Scheming Official and Gets Spoiled Rotten 嫡女重生！错撩奸臣后被宠成宝 She was the most beautiful woman in Shujing and the wife of the marquis’s heir, the most admired young nobleman in the city. While her maternal grandfather’s family was still around, her husband doted on her every day. “Wanning, let me take you to your grandfather’s home for a change of scenery!” She happily agreed. Before long, however, letters of treason were discovered in her grandfather’s study. The entire family was arrested, the men executed on the spot, and the women sent to the Imperial 382Reads—Score10214d adds
- 36 A Dream of Bianjing, Brief as a Pillow’s Embrace 黄粱一枕汴京梦 [No promise of exclusive devotion] [Winning the Emperor’s Heart: Zhao Kuangyin] Whether he’s Zhao Yuanlang, roaming the martial world with his coiling dragon staff and undefeated under heaven, or Zhao Kuangyin, seated on the throne in all his imperial glory, he is the one I love. Same series: Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms and Captivate the Emperor It’s So Hard to Be a Beautiful Temptress 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 A Cute Fox Descends to the Mortal Realm: The God of War Spoils Her 萌狐下凡：战神王爷宠爆了 A proud and beautiful little fox immortal possesses a bookish young lady of the Marquis’s household with a single move. Her half-sister steals her man, the Crown Prince breaks off their engagement, and the Empress forces her to marry an ugly, disfigured prince who has a “fear of women.” A fear of women... It’s hilarious, and it wins the fox’s heart. She’ll keep her head down in the prince’s manor, quietly build up her strength, complete her mission, and go home... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Her Entire Family Died for Their Country, Now the Orphaned Girl Wants a Rebellion 满门忠烈，孤女她想造个反 The entire An Guogong household is loyal to the throne. Jiang Changning was born in Sangyu City in the southern frontier. Her mother died young, and she was raised by her elder sister. In the final great battle, she watched her sister die beneath the city walls with her own eyes. Soon afterward, she received word that her father had been gravely wounded. She was twelve that year. Dressed in mourning clothes, she escorted her father back to the capital and entered the imperial city. The noble lad 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Wind and Rain Over Luochuan, Jade Clear and Cold 洛川风雨玉清泠 [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger; a pure historical romance about kingdoms and the realm, sweet romance, slow-burn but never dragged out, one heroine and four love interests] A heroine who grows over time: the story of an overlooked little dancer caught up in the conflicts between two kingdoms, rising from obscurity to become decisive and ruthless, while entangled with four men. An unremarkable little dancer, she accidentally becomes a pawn tasked with passing messages between tw 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Calling the Mountain 唤山 A cool-headed, quick-witted female assassin × a sweet young gentleman with the world at heart 1. In times of chaos, Yi Zhu was abducted and turned into a puppet used by others to make money. In times of peace, the Pavilion Master returned, and the rules changed. Yi Zhu worked hard and finally won her freedom. Now Yi Zhu is free, but the age of peace is gone. Eunuchs manipulate the emperor, the realm is in decline, and the people are full of resentment. A chance encounter in the prosperous age ga —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Fish Demon's Yearning for Love: Love at First Sight 鱼妖馋爱之一见钟情 Zhou Nianci accidentally rescued Mu Yao, a fish demon whose ascension had failed. Though barely clinging to life, Mu Yao nevertheless developed an inexplicable fondness for Zhou Nianci, the woman who had saved him. Facing his lifesaver, he swore again and again that he would repay her, but deep down, a stronger thought kept reminding him: he was simply captivated by her looks, and had fallen for her at first sight. And so began his constant yearning for her, and the time they would spend togethe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Reborn, I Never Expected My Greatest Supporter to Be My Enemy from a Past Life 重生后，为我撑腰的竟是前世仇人 In her previous life, Xie Qingci... Took her cousin’s place to suffer... for her cousin... yet all she got in return was... After returning home, Xie Qingci was carrying an “illegitimate child.” Her family forced her to take drugs that crippled her cultivation, poisoned her voice, and locked her away in a small courtyard where no light could reach. Her cousin took credit for her achievements and was honored with a title... basking in endless glory, while Xie Qingci... was consumed by raging fla 3Reads—Score214d adds
- 43 My Mother Used a Little Trick, and Father Fell Madly in Love 娘亲她略施小计，爹爹就爱惨了 [She runs away while pregnant + rekindled love + adorable baby + lighthearted fun + fake and real heiresses + mutual physical and emotional purity + HE] Ningning’s mother always warns her, “The more handsome a man is, the better he is at lying!” But Ningning manages to control “herself.” When she gets caught by human traffickers, a handsome, high-status, imposing man descends from the sky. Ningning is mesmerized! She has to bring him home to be her stepdad! Her judgment is perfect: her stepdad 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Snow of the Yi 伊雪 As the Protector Princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, Xuanyuan Yixue has only two wishes in life: first, peace for the nation; second, safety for her family. Only then would she deserve the title “Protector.” Xuanyuan Yixue devotes her entire life to making those wishes come true. There are always obstacles along the way, and Jun Beichen is the biggest one. They frequently disagree and clash at every turn. Everyone at court knows they're utterly at odds. Later, during a palace banquet, a maid accid 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Crown Prince, Don't Go Mad! You Want the Throne and Me Too? 质子别疯！既夺江山也要我 [The Enemy Nation’s Long-Suffering Hostage Prince × The Clear-Eyed Reborn Noblewoman | Courtly Schemes and Tormented Romance | Ruling the Realm Together] “In her previous life, she loved the wrong man. In this life, he gives up the world for her.” Gu Qingzhi was empress, yet became a pawn in a political marriage. The Gu family gave everything to help Yun Ting claim the throne, only to see their clan destroyed and her father and brothers die horribly. Reborn, she will tear apart his false devotio 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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 101Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 47 Where My Heart Finds Peace, the Phoenix Jade Awaits 吾心安处凤凰珏 [Alternate history, palace intrigue, deep romance, transformation without rebirth, major twists] Yue was once an ancient nation of powerful aristocrats, but now it has fallen into decline, reduced to preserving the royal family's dignity by marrying its princesses off to foreign powers. Peiyun, once a carefree princess of Yue, suddenly loses her elder sister and younger brother to murder, and her mother dies unexpectedly of illness. Clinging to her dream of marrying a wandering swordsman, she ha 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Long Days of Spring 春昼长长 [A Down-and-Out, Laid-Back Beauty vs. A Refined, Peerless Young Gentleman] Li Zhizhou was born into a wealthy family, but when it fell on hard times, she was cruelly jilted. After her parents died of illness, her former fiancé realized she had no one to rely on and coveted her beauty. He even tried to take her by force. With nowhere left to turn, Li Zhizhou had no choice but to flee alone. She escaped to the capital, violating curfew on horseback before seeking refuge in Yan Zhaoye’s residence. 267Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 49 Gradual Progress 风山渐 Wen Xiangfeng is an orphan. She has a name and a surname, but neither father nor mother. From the age of five, she survived by begging, fortunate to escape death. Years of begging taught her to take repaying kindness very seriously. So, when she was eight, a young master placed a costly jade pendant in her hand and saved her life, she vowed to find him and repay him when she grew up. Everyone said that Shen Shanshui, the famous tycoon of Bianjing, was a notorious womanizer, a sycophant and a pro 322Reads8.7Score10214d adds
- 50 The Childhood Friend of the Prince and Princess Is Back for Revenge 王爷王妃的竹马杀回来了 [Not mutually exclusive + pure historical romance + no transmigration + no rebirth + no golden finger + age gap] Xiao Jintang, the Prince Regent, is rumored to have an improper relationship with the Empress Dowager in the palace. Even the most famous courtesan in the capital only allows him to be her favored guest. As the woman about to become his second wife, Shen Yucong feels enormous pressure. [In truth, the male lead has long been deeply in love with her. He takes advantage of a crisis to fo 76Reads8.0Score—14d adds
