Novels like Carving Jade
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Carving Jade, best match first.
- 1 The Moon Accompanies the Clouds, Our Love Endures 月伴云长情 (One-on-one romance; detail-obsessed heroine x tall, unexpectedly quirky hero; sweet, not angsty; they dote on each other, with a soft spot for each other and a tendency to take each other’s side.) That year, her mother was brutally killed, becoming a wound she could never get over. To return to the capital, uncover the truth, and avenge her mother, she conceals her identity, schemes in secret, and makes her plans one step at a time. When the layers of conspiracy are finally peeled away, she can —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 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
- 3 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.. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Embracing the Spring River 揽春江 Bright is the moon among the clouds; radiant are the leaves in their blossoms. “Imitating the Ancients, Poem Seven,” Tao Yuanming, Wei-Jin period In the capital of the Great Liang dynasty, at the Flourishing Music House, known as “a thousand years of peace and ten thousand generations of music,” a storyteller once declared, “There is no second Yun Jiaoyue, and no one in the world compares to Liang Yiming.” The words stirred the hearts of everyone in the capital. There are wondrous people in thi 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Reborn: She Sets Her Sights Beyond the Cage 重生嫡女：她志在千里越樊笼 In her previous life, Ning Qinyu was the legitimate daughter of a noble family, yet she was condemned by everyone and died in a sea of flames. Young General Song, who had once ridden proudly through Chang'an and seen its flowers in full bloom, would never again gaze upon the vast grassland sky for the rest of his life. She ignored his warnings and kindness, brushing them aside without a second thought. She stubbornly devoted herself to paving the way for Crown Prince Song Beimo's ascension to th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Qinghong: The Stars and Moon by Her Side 青鸿：星月相随 [History~~martial arts~~romance~~wild imagination~~court intrigue~~intelligence~~multiple protagonists~~ensemble cast~~great read~~scheming~~military~~emperors] This is a novel with no filler and no brainless characters. Give it a read. Don't get too attached to any couples. This book is practically a death note, so don't assume any character is important. The jianghu turns black hair to snow with age, while the lonely moon hangs above, shining on the old city. Clouds veil old vows as stars fal 1Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 7 A Heart That Understands 珩心知兮 [No transmigration or rebirth, period charm, double-faced noblewoman vs. prince in armor] Everyone knows that Shen Zhixi, the Shen family’s legitimate daughter, is gentle and obedient. Few know she dares to face skeletons and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the dead. The Third Prince, Zhao Heng, led troops from a young age and has an open heart. In pursuit of justice, he enters a treacherous struggle for power. A baffling case involving the Green Lotus Saint Healer entwines their fates. Be 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Vast World Under Heaven 昊世天下 A chaotic age is coming! Heroes rise on every side! Watch as they rise to greatness, driven by their country and the world, the bonds of love, and the loyalty of heroes. In this age of great upheaval, they will unite the realm from the ruins of chaos and found a glorious dynasty. A young couple meet when they have nothing, stand by each other as they build a new world, and support one another for a lifetime. United in heart, they rule the realm together. This is the story of their lives! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Phoenix Roams the Four Seas 凤游四海 “The phoenix soars through the skies, seeking its mate across the four seas.” Huo Lingdu was the youngest general in Great Yan. The emperor personally bestowed on him the title of prince of a different surname, granting him the right to wear his sword at court and exempting him from bowing. A political conspiracy brought him into contact with Shangguan Wei. The young general didn't know how to put his love into words. He only knew that whenever danger arose, he could keep Shangguan Wei safely ou —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 A Ballad for You 祝君谣 I let you down in our past life. Now I’ll protect you as I should. As long as you’re safe, I’ll do whatever it takes. I’ll watch you thrive in the inner quarters, stir up storms in the court, and claw your way out of conspiracies. Whenever you need me, I’ll be by your side. Chu Wen, or should I call you Le Yao, do you still remember the promise we made in our previous lives? When everyone stands against you, I’ll be the one person you can count on. In my former life, I betrayed you for the sake 16Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 11 Nian Xiya 念曦呀 The woman he loved broke off their engagement. From then on, he frequented the pleasure quarters, and married her, a woman little known among the capital's nobility. She was the daughter of a Minister who secretly harbored great ambitions. By chance, she married him, a man of high rank. Knowing full well that he did not love her, she weighed the pros and cons and chose to keep her distance. But in the end, he said he didn't want to let her go. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Dancing South Branch 舞南枝 Reborn, strong female lead, love at first sight, teaming up for revenge In her previous life, Jiang Nanzhi became empress, only to be driven to her death. For eighteen years, her wronged soul heard the greatest lie of her life: her husband, who had supposedly died, was still alive. He had risen from the mire to become emperor, yet was unable to do what an emperor should. All Jiang Nanzhi could feel was regret, so deep it made her heart ache. She wanted to trade lifetimes of reincarnation for a s 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Timid Spring Night 怯春宵 After marrying Xie Wujiu, Su Miao only planned to be a virtuous wife. Having seen too many schemes in the inner quarters of a grand household, she expected no loving marriage. Her goal was to live a quiet, peaceful life and make it safely to old age. But the marquis's manor was no peaceful place, and none of her sisters-in-law were easy to deal with. There was always some family drama or another, and Xie Wujiu was so moody he would even get jealous over a cup. Su Miao was exhausted. Then she bec 36Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 14 Gathering Autumn Grace 拢秋懿 The most beloved eldest legitimate princess of Liang was betrothed from childhood to the eldest legitimate son of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation. With war against Yan on the brink, she saw him off to battle, and he promised he would return. She thought that once the war was over, she could marry the young man she loved and spend her life with him. But when news of defeat reached the imperial capital, she learned that he had vanished, his fate unknown. Liang had suffered heavy losses in the ca —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Yan Gui'an 燕归安 “I shall protect this land with my life, and give my heart to you.” Xie Yanci was not always Xie Yanci. To everyone, he was the stray, incorrigible mongrel who had been abandoned far from home. By a twist of fate, the young lady of the Shen family found him and brought him home. After being reunited with his family, he fought his way up from nothing to become the handsome young general renowned throughout the capital. Shen Jing'an had always been Shen Jing'an, but the General's Manor had raised 95Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 16 My Lord, Guard the Home: I’ll Tear Apart This Green Tea Transmigrator 侯爷你守家，本宫手撕绿茶穿越女 [Traditional historical romance + both reborn + face-slapping + putting scumbags in their place + devoted husband + mutual love + tearing apart a transmigrator + healing each other] In her previous life, Qin Yanwen was the most pampered young lady in the capital, the beloved legitimate princess of the Great Zhao imperial family. But her husband deceived and exploited her, her cousin schemed for her own gain, her younger brother was exiled to a desolate land, and her mother died of grief. And s 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Defiant Villainess: She Marries a Dandy and Starts a Rebellion 逆天恶女：嫁纨绔夫君后开始造反 [Marriage Before Love + Strong Female Lead and Weaker Male Lead + Mutual Healing + Devoted to Each Other for Life + Scheming Female Lead] Female lead: a calculating, possessive black lotus who loves to act vulnerable Male lead: an innocent, sincere white lotus, utterly devoted to her Note: The male lead grows over time and is very weak at first. Proceed with caution. “Madam, it’s a lovely spring day. Shall we take a walk in the countryside together?” “Sounds good. I can check on the estate whil 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 A Song to Woo You 挽卿歌 Happy ending, a little angst. Not a reborn story. There is transmigration, but neither of the leads transmigrates. Legitimate Daughter vs. Cunning Prince Zhu'er went from being a lowly maid who washed feet in the imperial harem to the envy of the entire capital: Jun Nianyao, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister. Yet the night before she was reunited with her father, she was washing the feet of his sworn enemy, Prince Xin, Pei Xiuhan. Drunk, Pei Xiuhan narrowed his eyes at the increasing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Your Majesty, You Keep Framing Me with That Pretty Face. I'll Call the Cops 陛下靠脸碰瓷，本宫选择报警 An incredibly sweet historical romance that’s perfect for shipping! Childhood sweethearts × marriage before love [Fake Siblings + Taking by Force + Long-Standing Schemes + Flirtatious Push and Pull] [Cool, Amnesiac Cousin vs. Gentle-on-the-Surface, Black-Hearted, Obsessive Cousin] Seven years ago, I was gravely injured and lost my memory. All I could remember was that I needed to make an elixir of immortality to save my life, and its key ingredient was in the imperial palace. Seven years later 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 After Taking the Noblewoman’s Place, the Alluring Beauty Went on a Rampage 顶替贵女后，钓系美人杀疯了 [Scheming beauty | Impersonation | A battlefield of tangled relationships | Political intrigue and climbing the social ladder] [The heroine has no true love, only the best possible choice] Zhixue had a face so lovely it was as if Heaven itself had fed her beauty by the spoonful. Her willow-leaf brows framed tender eyes, and her willowy figure was wrapped around a slender waist that could fit in one hand. A shallow dimple in her lower back was a bewitching lure. Anyone who saw her couldn't help 118Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Reborn, I Kicked the Crown Prince to the Curb and Won the Spoiled Love of a Mad Regent 重生踹太子，被疯批摄政王娇宠了 After twenty-six years of wasting away in the Cold Palace, a cup of poison brings her life to an end. Only at the moment of her death does Bai Yaotian see the truth: she was the Chancellor's cheapest pawn, and the Crown Prince's dirtiest stepping stone to the throne! She helped Xiao Jinheng eliminate his political rivals and shouldered an everlasting infamy, only for the Bai family to enjoy boundless glory while she died in a sea of flames, unmourned. Reborn, she returns to three days before h 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Reborn Evil Spirit: The Marquis's Estate Begs Me to Die Every Day 恶鬼重生，侯府日日求自尽 Just started A satisfying tale of household intrigue + a smiling tiger of a matriarch + revenge and face-slapping In her previous life, the Marquis of Yu'an died on the battlefield, leaving behind only four legitimate daughters. The entire capital watched, waiting for a laugh at the marquisate's expense. Without an heir, the family was bound to fall apart sooner or later. At her mother-in-law's command, Song Nanzhi, the matriarch, took in the two young sons of the first branch as her own. She tr 19.2kReads7.0Score3.5k14d adds
- 23 General, Your Concubine Is About to Run Away! 将军，姨娘要跑了！ [Pure historical romance, one devoted couple, both virgins] Gu Qingsi was the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital, but was thrown into prison for a crime. To get out, she gave herself to the great general of Western Qin as a concubine. She protected her grandmother, fought the second branch of the family, and searched through the case records to overturn the verdict. Her one lifelong wish was to uncover the truth behind the Gu family’s injustice and clear her father and brothers’ names. 45Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 24 Alas, Qingyu Warms the Chilly Dawn 怎奈清语暖霁寒 [Angsty Romance + Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] Shen Qinglan, the eldest daughter of the Duke’s household, has her peaceful, happy life suddenly shattered. Her father is poisoned, her grandmother falls into a coma after being poisoned, her maid is brutally killed, and her mother is murdered. Every tragedy points to the family of her grandfather’s concubine. Shen Qinglan wants revenge, but soon discovers that the road ahead is far from easy. The helplessness she faces leaves her exhausted 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 My Obsessive Childhood Friend Is Back, and His Darling Can Only Marry Him 疯批竹马归来，娇娇只能嫁我 [Reunited after years apart + Intense push and pull + A powerful man loses control + He chases her after losing her + Both virgins] On the day Shen Li returns to the capital, she runs into the older childhood friend she once knew. Years have passed since they last saw each other. He wears the flower pinned to the hat of a top scholar, his face as flawless as jade and his gaze cool and distant. When their eyes meet, his expression is colder than if she were a stranger. Her younger brother asks, “ 5.8kReads7.6Score53414d adds
- 26 The Frail Heiress Is Targeted by a Devoted Puppy 病弱千金被忠犬盯上了 [Childhood sweethearts x love that grows over time x mutual pining x angsty romance] [The household-intrigue storyline is underway. Enjoy! The heroine has a full growth arc.] From the day Jiang Piao was born, she was never without medicine. A fortune-teller said her life was as fragile as paper and that she wouldn’t live past ten. Only Qi Sui refused to believe it. For more than a decade, everyone said she was destined for a short life and little fortune. Only Qi Sui believed he could keep her s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Cloud-Breaking Branch 破云枝 [Legitimate Daughter Reborn] [Black Lotus] [Household Rivalry and Revenge] [爽爽 Story] A decisive heroine × A spirited young general Jiang Zhaohua, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's household, was born breathtakingly beautiful and of noble birth, yet was nothing more than a pawn the Jiang family could discard at will. In her previous life, she believed her half-sister Jiang Xi's provocations and fell hopelessly in love with Prince Qi. She married into his household full of joy, only 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Capital's Number-One Playboy and His Mischief-Making Wife 京城第一纨绔作妖夫妇 [Vicious Female Lead] [Unhinged and Mad] [Tears Apart Hypocrites and Torments Scum] [Clear-Headed, Not Love-Brained] [Sweet Romance] Yan Zhi became the vicious female lead in the original story, destined to drink poison and meet her end. She landed in a desperate situation from the very start: after a night of entanglement, she lost her virginity and stabbed her biological father with a hairpin. She secretly swore to track down that man and make him pay dearly! But when they met again, she was t 25Reads—Score214d adds
- 29 Unblemished Radiance 昭质未亏 A sweet historical romance full of court intrigue, one-on-one~ ( ˘ω˘ ) Resilient young lady from a refined family × brilliant, free-spirited boy A story of a precocious, proud young princess who seems cold but is warm-hearted, and a handsome young man who can think of nothing but his beloved, as they dote on each other and stand by one another~ Until the age of twelve, Ye Zhao was a noble young lady of the marquis’s household, treasured like gold and jade. Then calamities came one after another, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Clear Pear Blossoms Reflected in the Evening Snow 暮雪映清梨 [Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One + Young Married Couple + Slow-Burning Romance + Nation and Family + No Female Rivalry + Political Intrigue as a Side Plot] A gentle, restrained God of War × a clearheaded, independent heiress? Turns out, we've been ruining each other's carefully crafted personas all along. Mu Chenyan was afflicted with a deadly cold poison, and rumors said that any woman who came near him would die. Yet an illuminating presence lit up his lonely, composed heart and gave hi 131Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 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 476Reads8.2Score10914d adds
- 32 The Crown Prince Falls for a Woman Who Transmigrated into a Book, While My Royal Uncle Leads Me on a Killing Spree 太子爱上穿书女，皇叔带我杀疯了 (Imperial uncle + legitimate daughter + a plagiarist supporting character who transmigrates into a book + plot twists + sweet romance) When the legitimate daughter of the Qiao family realizes her feelings for the Crown Prince are suspicious, her wedding is only three months away. Everyone says she's obsessed with him and would marry no one else, but only she knows that whenever she faces him, it feels as if she's lost herself. She even has the strange urge to die for him... She remembers the man 17Reads—Score10914d adds
- 33 Jinyue Burns the Mountains and Rivers 锦月焚山河 Beneath her bridal finery, she is Qingluan, a descendant of the former dynasty and leader of the Hidden Scale Guard, entrusted with a secret mission to restore the empire. Her frail, ailing appearance as a young prince's consort is merely the perfect disguise. Beneath his playboy exterior, he is Xuanlin, the emperor's blade and commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard, ordered to exterminate the remnants of the former dynasty. His reputation as a pleasure-seeking young noble is nothing but a beguil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Peach Blossom Banquet 桃华宴 [A devoted couple in an ancient romance + sweet indulgence + aloof young general + clever female physician + woman disguised as a man] Fang Wanyue: A cool-headed, talented young physician and daughter of a medical family in a frontier town of the Daxing Dynasty. Skilled and conscientious, beautiful, calm, decisive, and unexpectedly adorable. Wei Xiu: A brave young general and son of the Duke of Weiguo. A master of military strategy, tactics, and archery, he has a distinguished record. Handsome, 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 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 52Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 36 Moonlight on the Spring River 月映春江色 [Sweet historical romance, devoted couple, a brave and clever heroine with strong principles who never lets herself be mistreated] (No transmigration, rebirth, or System) [1v1] The hero is devoted, and the heroine is independent and self-assured. [Beautiful, clever, cool-headed noblewoman vs. devoted, wife-doting general] In the fifteenth year of the Jiazhao era, victory comes at the border, and General Yan Yunmo returns in triumph. At court, he asks the emperor to arrange his marriage to Jiang 139Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 37 The Bright Moon Shines on Yunhuai 明月昭昭向云淮 A noble family's eldest daughter × a powerful Chancellor, a sweet romance from beginning to end. One is a clever, rational beauty, while the other is a dignified and self-controlled man who falls helplessly in love. Everyone says: The most impressive achievement of the Chancellor who holds power over the court was spoiling the most carefree Chancellor's wife in all of Great Sheng. 669Reads—Score10614d adds
- 38 May You Remember the Late Boat 愿君忆晚舟 [Mutual devotion and fidelity + long-laid plans + traditional historical romance + strong heroine + no transmigration or rebirth + both fall for each other + ancient romance] [The Marquis's Heir with Multiple Identities] ✖️ [The Brilliant General's Legitimate Daughter] Xiao Wan, the general's legitimate daughter who had sworn, “I will never enter the palace,” was summoned back to the capital. On her very first day, the dissolute young heir Gu Xingzhou kept her at his side. In front of everyone 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 After Being Reborn and Switching Betrothed Families, the Dandy Heir Dotes on Her 重生换亲后，纨绔世子宠上天 In her previous life, after Xu Xingying was brought back by her birth parents, she married a poor scholar named Cheng Zhiyuan. She poured her heart and soul into supporting her husband, and Cheng Zhiyuan's career flourished. After the new emperor took the throne, he even became regent. But after Xu Xingying accidentally uncovered Cheng Zhiyuan's secret, he sent her to her death with a cup of poisoned wine. Reborn, Liu Xuefu, the Liu family's fake heiress, unexpectedly changes her mind and insist 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Embracing the Moon: Moonlight in the Clouds 揽月：云中月明 Cast aside in the mud, she is determined to climb to the clouds and drag down, one by one, everyone who wronged her. When she was six, her father divorced her mother with a single letter, abandoning Yun Zhongyue and her mother like worn-out shoes so he could curry favor with the powerful. Her mother wept until she went blind, and her little brother died on the road while searching for their father. Blood and tears taught her that kindness wins no mercy: it only turns you into dust beneath someon 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 I Say, How Bewitching Are These Rivers and Mountains 我道江山多妩媚 [Both are each other’s only ones | HE | play the pig to eat the tiger | a battle of wits and mutual seduction] Cool, flirtatious noblewoman × scheming, passionate crown prince A feud between their families and country | One night spent in the wrong bed | She plots, and he walks right into her trap Her father and brothers died in battle, and her sister-in-law succumbed to poison. To keep the Wu’an Marquis household from falling apart, Yan Zhen headed south in the dead of night, but ended up sha 3.4kReads8.8Score37614d adds
- 42 The Abstinent General and Childhood Friend Dotes Only on the Eldest Princess 禁欲竹马将军独宠青梅长公主 [Both leads are reborn, sweet romance, 1v1, devoted to each other, a mix of sweetness and angst] [An austere, devoted young general and a radiant, vivacious princess] [A fictional setting, with court intrigue, the fate of the nation, and twists] Everyone in the capital knew that the young general of the Pei family and Princess Zhaoyang had grown up together, childhood sweethearts with an innocent bond. In the twenty-second year of Kangning, the Northern Di sought the princess's hand in marriage. 211Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Dusk Over the Nine Abysses 暮晚九渊 [No transmigration] [No rebirth] [Scheming Crown Prince vs. Fallen Noblewoman] The daughter of the Minister of Revenue was a celebrated noblewoman in the capital, until a sudden reversal of fortune reduced her to a lowly convict slave. The powerful looked down on her, and her family and friends abandoned her. Even ordinary people in the capital made her their favorite subject of gossip. They meet in secret at Yeyou. At their first encounter, the Crown Prince gives her a child. “If you play this 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I've Arrived in the Capital, the Cold-Faced Prince's Darling 进京了，冷面王爷的掌心娇 After a power shift in the capital, Jiang Jiao's father, who had been serving in a provincial post, was promoted and summoned to the capital. Jiang Jiao went from a country girl to one of the capital's noblewomen. Jiang Jiao thought life as a noblewoman was far less comfortable than life as a wealthy country girl. From the start, she had resolved to find a handsome, obedient young man to share a comfortable life in the countryside with her. Handsome men were easy to find, but how could she make 302Reads6.6Score2614d adds
- 45 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
- 46 Whoever Wants to Be the Marquis's Lady Can Have the Job 这侯府夫人谁爱当谁当 [Transmigration + ex-husband's remorse and pursuit + punishing scum + both leads' first love + sweet romance] Delicate beauty ✖️ scheming general Everyone knew that Xu Zhining, the legitimate daughter of Minister Xu, was beautiful and well-read. Many powerful families in the capital wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Xu family. But Xu Zhining had eyes only for Shi Heng, the second son of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's household. Their families were evenly matched, and they were a handsom 33Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 The Cousin Is Hard to Placate, and the Heir Has Other Designs 表姑娘难哄，世子他另有所图 [A cool, seemingly gentle cousin who hides a dark side X a scheming, obsessive heir apparent [Stealing someone’s partner + love at first sight + pure historical setting + the hero has been plotting for a long time + mutually devoted 1v1] Xie Zhao travels to the capital to seek refuge with her aunt, and while she is at it, to meet the fiancé she was promised to as a child but has never seen: the second young master of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. But before she even catches sight of him, rum 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Slow Passing of Glorious Days 韶光峥慢 The world is full of people who favor others. All Ye Shaoguang wants is someone who will take her side. She’ll keep working hard, harder, and harder still. A young lady skilled in every art of the scholar × a proud, unruly young prince 171Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 50 The Deposed Crown Prince Plays Weak Just So She'll Comfort Him 废太子他扮娇弱，就想让她好好哄 [Devoted couple + pure historical romance + sweet, doting ancient romance + 1v1 + fictional setting + not a strong heroine] (A ruthless, cunning deposed crown prince who plays the pig to eat the tiger × a kindhearted, beautiful, delicate concubine-born young lady) Lu Jie was named Crown Prince of Da'an the moment he was born. He grew up enjoying every luxury and privilege. The Emperor of Da'an dotes on the Empress alone. There are no other consorts in the harem and no other princes. Everyone bel 609Reads8.7Score10014d adds
