Novels like Carving Jade
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- 51 Locked in the Deep of Spring 锁春深 He Wucheng was renowned as a true gentleman. She chose him as her consort, cutting off his path to a brilliant future. She compared him to a mere entertainer and mocked him, making him crawl beneath her skirts. She relished the pleasure of dragging him down from his pedestal. She asked scornfully, “How does it feel to get by on your looks?” She wanted to see humiliation and resentment on his face, along with the look of someone forced to endure it. But he smiled, amusement in his eyes, and repli 63Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 52 Peach Blossoms Abound on My Escape from Marriage, but Life as a Concubine’s Daughter Is Hard: Please Let Me Go 逃嫁路上桃花多，庶女难为求放过 [Traditional historical romance + no golden finger + love interests to choose from + everyone is chaste] Being a concubine-born daughter is hard. Being a merchant's concubine-born daughter is even harder! In Haozhou City, Lin Chuxi, the third daughter born to a concubine in a cloth merchant's family, starts out in hell mode. Her stepmother schemes against her, her sisters sabotage one another, and the little Lin household is a battlefield. They want to force her to become a concubine? Did anyone 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 The Moon Too Lovely to Be Caged 娇月难囚 [Historical Romance + Love at First Sight + Forcible Possession + Winning Back His Wife] Jiang Mianyue had a slender waist and a graceful figure. She opened a small tavern in the capital through her own efforts, but as an orphan with no power or influence, she was inevitably coveted by rich young rakes. When one of them harassed her, the great general Gu Wuche pulled her into his arms. “Thank you, young hero.” The beauty spoke as if she had more to say, her manner shy and delicate. Gu Wuche fell 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 You Should Know the Dust of the Nine Thoroughfares 应识九衢尘 The pampered little princess x the dashing young heir The most revered Grand Princess of Daliang passed away, leaving behind only a little princess who was barely old enough to wear her hair in buns. The Empress Dowager poured all her affection into Chu Zhirou. Raised at the Empress Dowager’s side, Chu Zhirou was cherished and protected by her imperial uncle, the emperor, as if she were his own daughter. No prince or princess could match the care she received or the finery she was given. Everyon 82Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 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 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 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 11.2kReads—Score1.3k14d adds
- 57 After Flirting With Him, I No Longer Want to Climb the Prince's Social Ladder 撩完后，世子的高枝我不想攀了 [Transmigration + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance + 1v1 + Both Leads Have No Romantic History] [An unruly young lord + a clever and quirky young lady] After a month of grueling work, Wen Xiaotang finally got a day off. But who could have guessed that taking a bath at the hotel would land her in another world? Her soul transmigrated into the body of the Wen family's young lady, who shared her name. Right from the start, her engagement was broken off. The Zhou family's young master, one of the “Two J 65Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 58 The Princess Consort's Married Life 王妃的婚后日常 Neither the heroine nor the hero is reborn or transmigrates, and neither has a golden finger. A quiet, everyday story of love after marriage, set in a purely ancient setting. The heroine’s beauty is an asset. Her upbringing has made her cold and aloof, slow to warm up, and self-centered. The hero is taciturn and sharp-tongued, and his temperament becomes even harder to read after his leg is injured. Wei Zi is naturally beautiful and wants to marry into a powerful family so she can live a carefre 172Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 59 The Legitimate Daughter Marries Again: My Husband Is the Grand Secretary 嫡女另嫁：我的夫君是首辅 The eldest legitimate daughter of the Anding Marquis’s household is not only clever and graceful, gentle as jade, but also exceptionally talented. Yet her fiancé, to whom she was betrothed in childhood, publicly breaks off their engagement and turns to dote on her cousin instead. The Duke of Zhongyong’s family has produced generations of military men, but one of them became a top-ranking scholar. He is learned in the classics, widely read, quick-witted, and handsome. Perhaps his only weakness is 17.3kReads8.5Score1.9k14d adds
- 60 After Marrying My Nemesis, We Shared a Bed and a Dream 嫁给死对头后我们同床亦同梦 [Marriage first, love later: conflict at first, sweetness afterward, and both have exes] After a sudden upheaval, the upright and honorable father of Song Chaoge, the most talented young woman in the capital, is sentenced to exile at the frontier. She is forced to marry her sworn enemy, the Third Prince, Zhao Musheng. She stays in the capital, enduring humiliation while gathering evidence to clear her father’s name. To take on their common enemy, the former adversaries become allies. After an 301Reads—Score10914d adds
- 61 A Sudden Breeze Stirs the Mandarin Ducks Along the Fragrant Path 风乍起，闲引鸳鸯香径里 Palace intrigue + not a mutually faithful couple + pure historical romance Qingyin once loved the emperor, but that was long ago. Now she only wants to live peacefully as his empress, yet he refuses to leave her alone. She has no idea why scumbags always pretend to be devoted. Qingyin thinks that if the emperor is no good, she can just replace him. Becoming the Empress Dowager herself might not be so bad. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 The Illegitimate Daughter Claims the Title of Eldest Legitimate Daughter, So I Tear Up Her Rebirth Script 外室女冒认嫡长，我撕她重生剧本 The rating has only just come in, so it’ll go up later. [Clear-Headed Heroine Who Always Gets Even × Sharp-Tongued Hero Who Turns Into a Flirt] [Native-Born Protagonist vs. Reborn Antagonist] Xu Yuan was branded a jinx and sent away from home for twelve years. When she returned, she discovered that her clan cousin had taken her place as the legitimate eldest daughter. Her father doted on her, her mother cherished her, her older brother spoiled her, and her grandmother adored her. Even her fiancé 6.8kReads8.7Score70914d adds
- 63 The System Swapped My Target, and My Brooding Ex-Husband Came After Me 系统换人攻略，阴湿前夫追来了 [Bad Ending + System + Reborn Twice + Yandere] In her previous life, Bian Zhi used every trick in the book to marry Pei Yunchen. After he grew to despise her, she spent five years trying and failing to win him over. After she begged for another chance, the System chose the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty for Bian Zhi. She stopped caring about Pei Yunchen, only to discover that Zhou Huaian seemed to have already given his heart to someone else. Unwilling to fail her mission, she threw herself 11Reads—Score214d adds
- 64 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
- 65 The Jade Palace Calamity 青宫劫 [Historical Romance + Nobility + Court Politics + Schemes + Ensemble Cast + Healing + Devoted Love] Schemes for the throne, blood on vermilion walls. Shattered shadows on jade steps, the moon like a bow; the unfinished game of chess, the funeral bells toll. The realm at stake, the Eastern Palace in peril. The candle-dragon bears its grudge, illuminating the deep shadows; night after night, ghostly lanterns glow in the inner palace. Does anyone with even the slightest connection to the Eastern Pa 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Ripples Stir the Distant Sky 波澜动远空 Ripples Stir the Faraway Sky 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 After Plotting Her Marriage, She Is Doted on by the Marquis 谋嫁后，她被侯爷娇宠了 After her kingdom falls, Jiang Wu climbs into the bed of a young marquis from the enemy nation. He warns her not to fall in love with him. She knows he’s gloomy and dangerous, so she goes along with him and keeps him happy. Later Jiang Wu: “Marquis, don’t climb into my bed every single day.” “Marquis, I’m not feeling well today.” “Marquis, I…” She turns him down in every way she can, and he blurts out, “Don’t you love me anymore?” Jiang Wu gives him a fleeting glance. “The marquis gave his word. 217Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 68 Ashen Jade 烬玉 [Historical romance, court intrigue, wuxia, tragic love and redemption; strong female lead, pure-hearted male lead] [Beautiful, strong, and tragic career woman · revenge-driven beauty vs. angelic sweetheart · lovestruck, hapless richest man] She is a former princess of the previous dynasty, carrying a blood feud. Wearing a human-skin mask and disguised as a wandering Taoist, she gathers an army of volunteers amid the chaos. He is a wealthy merchant from Yangzhou, silly and rich but utterly since 40Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 69 My Childhood Friend Is Ruthless and Savage to Everyone Else, but a Sweet Puppy to Me 竹马对外杀伐狠戾，对我软萌奶狗 [Pure Historical Romance] [Slow-Burn Romance] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Long-Standing Scheme] [Two-Faced Male Lead] [Sweet Romance with a Hint of Bittersweetness, No Angst] [Light Family Intrigue] [Dear readers: This is a sweet, slow-burn romance. The leads dote on each other from childhood to adulthood. At first, they're all children, so the pace is slower, with nothing but innocent sweetness and no flirting. Once they grow up, multiple couples' stories unfold in parallel. Please choose for your 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 When the Mad and Clingy Childhood Friend Cries, the Spoiled Young Lord Panics 疯娇青梅一哭，纨绔世子爷慌了 [Childhood Friends + Mutual First Love + Regretful Pursuit + Romantic Tension] Lin Mianmian had a secret: she was in love with the general who had raised her. Her rival and childhood friend Jiang Yizhou had a secret of his own: he had fallen for his cousin, who was eight years older than him. They shared their secrets and conspired together, like two rats crawling through a gutter, guarding their feelings where they would never see the light of day. When her adoptive father and his cousin became 387Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 71 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. 262Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 72 The Scheming Shadow Guard: Where Are You Running, Husband? 腹黑暗卫：夫君往哪逃 [Sweet romance + love polygon] Gu Nian, the daughter of a low-ranking official, grew up with the future King of Qin and other key members of his faction. In the early part of the story, she supports the King of Qin’s ambitions by disguising herself as a storyteller and living among ordinary people, gathering and organizing intelligence from every corner for him. Later comes a beautiful, bittersweet romance with Hua Yinan, a scheming secret guard, and other men. Hua Yinan seizes the throne for he 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 The Matriarch Goes Mad with a Terminal Illness, and Her Cold, Powerful Husband Panics 主母绝症发疯，清冷权臣他慌了 [Marriage before love + punishing the scum + doting on his wife + mutual salvation, one-on-one, both leads are pure] Shen Qing's life was never her own. Her family raised her to be the “greatest female talent in the capital,” but she was nothing more than a tool for their profit. She married the capital's famed jade-faced gentleman and became the matriarch of the Cui clan, but she was little more than a decorative ornament. Then she discovered she had only six months to live, and she gave up try 279Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Qingdong Journey: Fates Intertwined 青苳旅：命运的交织 [Historical Romance, Mystery and Investigation, Mutual Healing, Political Intrigue] A sweet romance with both hearts in it, and sparks and suspicion beneath hidden identities! The mystery of the lost souls in Xihai Village, the Lotus Tower murder, and one suspenseful adventure after another! A deadly poison plot involving red camellia tea uncovers a shocking secret buried for more than a decade in Fangu City! They were childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven. But when they meet again, the 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Usurping General’s One True Love 篡位将军的朱砂痣 By imperial decree, Dong Hou was ordered to purge the court and execute Chancellor Qi, the treacherous minister beside the child emperor. But the chancellor struck first and killed him. The Dong family was destroyed, and its orphan, Dong Qingzhi, was captured and brought to the chancellor’s residence, where she became a prisoner. The chancellor’s fourth son, Qi Zhuofeng, protected her. He went off to fight on the battlefield while she kept their home for him at the residence. Who could have imag 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 On My Wedding Day, a Spoiled Playboy Stole Me as His Bride 大婚当日，我被纨绔抢娶 [Historical fiction, alternate setting + devoted one-on-one romance + long-planned scheme + abductive marriage] On her wedding day, Meng Nanxi is forcibly taken home as a bride by Xie Yunqi, Qingzhou City’s number-one playboy. She knew Xie Yunqi was always arrogant and unruly, but she never imagined he could be so outrageously brazen. Xie Yunqi: “You were the one who broke your promise and forgot your benefactor first. I had no choice but to snatch you away.” Meng Nanxi: “Since you forced me int 93Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Drifting Through the Clouds in a Wine-Soaked Dream 长醉渡云深 [Willful princess, hapless consort, both devoted only to each other, political intrigue, stunning beauty, tortured love, all characters are highly intelligent] “A Yi!” He abruptly turned and shoved her aside, putting his entire back in the path of the blade. With a dull thud, the point pierced the upper left side of his chest. He staggered, caught her bloodstained hand, and pressed it against his chest. Panting, he managed a smile. “...It’s all right. Here...” He guided her fingertip to an old s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 After Returning to the Capital, Young Master Pei's Wife-Chasing Inferno Begins 回京后，裴世子他追妻火葬场了 [Marriage first, love later, happy ending, the male lead falls first] When Lin Wan married Pei Yue, there wasn't much affection between them. One was levelheaded and restrained, the other tested the waters at every turn. She thought that as long as she kept to proper boundaries, she could live out her life in peace. He thought marriage was nothing more than that. In Pei Yue's eyes, the wife he had unexpectedly married was beautiful, gentle, and virtuous. She took care of everyone in the house 731Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 A Plain Boat Along the Clear River 素舸清川行 [Historical romance + swoony chemistry + plot-driven] Ning Xiaohang, a street courier who disguises herself as a man, “falls from the sky” and meets Feng Yichuan, a handsome, wealthy, gentle, and devoted cloth-shop owner in the capital of the Xuan Dynasty. With just one glance, the pretty girl whose past is shrouded in mystery takes root in his heart, where flowers bloom in profusion. The shopkeeper Feng is deeply in love, but never imagined that success in business would mean disappointment in 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Ode to Changzhao 长昭颂 [Married First, Love Later + Power Struggles in Troubled Times + Nation and Family + Devoted Couple + HE] The world is in chaos, and warlords vie for supremacy. She is the daughter of a military family, clever and decisive, skilled in medicine and strategy. A written pact binds their families together, and at an age when she barely understands the world, she marries the Zhao family's second son, her childhood sweetheart. He is the son of a powerful warlord, with ambitions for the world. At first 2.9kReads8.4Score37014d adds
- 81 The General’s Little Childhood Sweetheart 将军家的养成小青梅 [Sweet romance + growing-up romance + reborn] She clambers onto her general’s back. “Stop reading and look at me.” He smiles indulgently, leans close, and kisses her… The most beloved legitimate daughter of a prince in the capital meets a poor boy who rises to become a general overnight. Childhood sweethearts, they are inseparable. But across the vast sea and the gulf between their identities, the man who wears wedding robes to take her as his bride is not him… Her jade bones have long since tur 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Crossing the River by Moonlit Boat 惊舟渡 (Sharp-tongued × devious schemer) [Wily young lady × prodigious young commander] Jin Rongyi, the second daughter of the Duke of Jin’s household, has run away from her betrothal. Her grandfather has died, her father is cold-hearted, and Jin Rongyi is notorious in the capital as a willful young lady from a prominent family. She is often compared to her brilliant elder sister, who is renowned for her grace and intelligence. Even so, Jin Rongyi is still the envy of the other young ladies of the cap 1.4kReads8.0Score26014d adds
- 83 My Adoptive Brother Only Wants to Be My Husband 义兄他只想做我夫君 My new novel, The General's Estate Has a Thief, is complete. [Both leads are each other's first and only + sweet romance + pure historical setting + happy ending + not a power fantasy] No punishing scumbags, no face-slapping, no amnesia, no jumping off cliffs, no harem, no women fighting over men. A marriage decree falls from the sky, and the life of Yilan, a noble young lady of the Marquis's household, takes a sudden turn: She's inexplicably hunted and unwillingly swept up in a palace coup. Sh 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 A Healer in Red: The General's Marriage Gift of Mountains and Rivers 世医红妆，将军的山河聘 The Renowned Physician in Red, the General's Betrothal to Her Lands 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 705Reads7.0Score7914d adds
- 86 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All 766Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 87 Reborn and Married Off in a Swap, I Take My Spoiled Husband on a Rampage! 重生换亲，我带纨绔夫君杀疯了！ Su Yuyi is reborn on the day her half sister switches marriage prospects with her. In her previous life, she was dignified and virtuous, yet ended up poisoned to death by her husband and half sister, while her own child was switched. This time, she coldly watches as her half sister takes the place of the heir’s principal wife, while she resolutely marries Xie Yunting, the disreputable second son of a secondary branch. The world laughs at her for ruining her own future, but she sees clearly: bene —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Reborn as a Phoenix for Ten Thousand Lifetimes 万世为凰 [Strong Female Lead + No Fixed Couple + Satisfying Read + Court Intrigue] [No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No System] “Why is a woman called wicked just for wanting status, power, and wealth?” Xiao Qi remains silent. Song Shixu doesn't need his answer. She turns and walks away, and the two part ways. The palace, a symbol of supreme power, gleams in dazzling splendor. Song Shixu walks toward it up the jade steps, without a moment's hesitation. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 All or Nothing, Then Love at First Sight 孤注一掷遇到一眼万年 [A rugged, domineering prince who rules his own domain + a gentle, kind-hearted noblewoman] [No transmigration, no rebirth, protecting family, sweet romance, sweet romance, extra-sweet romance] Lu An Nuan is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongning. She wants a free, peaceful life, safe and happy, with nothing to worry about. But the deaths of her mother and maternal grandfather weigh on her heart. To lay those burdens to rest, she must play the part of a noblewoman in the capital and 369Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 90 Tempt and Tease! The Flirtatious Heir Grabs Her Waist and Kisses Her Passionately Every Night 诱钓！风流世子夜夜掐腰狠狠吻 [1v1, devoted sweet romance, mutual love, long-planned pursuit] (Reserved and proper family heiress Su Yunjin x charming, scheming, dissolute marquis's heir Shen Rufeng) On the eve of her wedding, Su Yunjin caught someone in the act aboard a boat and was shoved into the river. She struggled desperately in the icy water on a snowy night, finally managing to climb aboard a covered boat. To her surprise, its owner was none other than Shen Rufeng, the notorious playboy. And though she never touched 1.9kReads8.2Score20514d adds
- 91 Crossing the Abyss 沉渊渡 The rating is low because the novel has only just started receiving ratings and there aren’t many yet. Thank you all for your support! [Cool, gentle female physician × urbane, calculating Imperial Guard, two capable leads testing each other as deep feelings simmer beneath the surface] Fifteen years ago, Canglang Valley was consumed in a blaze of scarlet blood, while a fire in the inner palace buried the smoke and dust. Fifteen years later, the physician Shen Xuanhe left Yunwu Mountain. With a pe 184Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 92 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 118Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 93 Springtime at the Capital Gate 京门春 Reborn into the year she came of age, Wen Zhiyu rejected the upright gentleman renowned throughout the land and resolutely chose a useless good-for-nothing as her husband. For this, she was confined, scolded by her closest family in turn, and made to kneel before the Buddha... In this life, she has only two wishes: First, to live for herself. Second, for Yan Zhiwei to live to a hundred, safe and sound every year, free from worry and misfortune. The young man was like a wildfire. Amid th 69Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 94 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Fallen Leaves, Wasteland 叶落成荒 [BE + Pure Historical Romance + Older Hero] He traded his life for her freedom and peace for the rest of hers. Cheng Yu, the great general of Nanjiang City, bears a blood feud. Cold and steady by nature, he gives all his tenderness and love to one person alone. During a mission that goes wrong, Cheng Yu accidentally takes away Ye Li, a newborn baby girl from the household of Grand Secretary Ye in Beiyuan. He never expected her to be his own newborn betrothed. From that moment on, their fates are 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 169Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Snowbound in the Capital 风雪京华 Disaster strikes the border town. After losing both her parents and enduring countless hardships, an orphaned girl travels to the capital to seek refuge with relatives, only to be driven from their home. A face resembling her birth mother's brings old secrets to light, and a pair of Buddhist prayer beads entwines their fates. Second Young Master Gu: “I watched her grow up!” General Xiao: “Love doesn't come with first dibs.” 2.6kReads7.0Score15614d adds
- 98 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 38Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 99 Madam’s Lover Knows His Sutras 夫人的情郎会念经 At the foot of the wall of the borderland Marquis’s estate, Shen Lianzhi heard the whole story of her husband’s affair and his love for his mistress. She didn’t storm in to tear them apart, or shed a tear. Instead, she calmly wrote herself a “Lover Wanted” notice: One: Handsome. Two: Sweet-talking. Three: Ideally, he can chant Buddhist scriptures. Her maid Qing Dai asked, “Madam, what kind of requirement is that?” Shen Lianzhi replied coolly, “To send someone to the next life.” Later, she really 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Ashes and Frost: A World Laid at Her Feet 烬霜华之倾尽天下 [Ruthless Emperor × Daughter of a Condemned Official | Mutual Torment | A Love Rekindled | The Pursuit of His Wife’s Funeral] The day my entire clan was slaughtered, Xiao Jin made me choose how I would die. I tore our token of love to shreds before everyone, letting the scraps flutter like snow. “This guilty woman thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness.” Later, he demoted me to a slave in the Yongxiang Palace, watching as my fingers rotted and I endured every humiliation. Yet when I lay d 96Reads6.9Score—14d adds
