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  1. 151 A Lady's Delight 淑女乐之 Withered Grass Lantern Berry枯草草灯笼果Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted Heroine Chang Le: She has status and beauty, knows how to fight, but what she does best is disguise herself. Her greatest disguise was so convincing that she even fooled herself. Possible male leads: 1. Could this be my childhood sweetheart? 2. Could this be that little girl from back then? Heroine: Stop pretending. Neither of you is pining for the past. You’re both just “letting your looks get the better of you”! 52Reads—Score114d adds
  2. 152 The Eldest Princess 嫡长公主 Jun Su君素Fantastical Romance213k WordsCompleted As a princess destined to inherit the throne, Lu Ning is at her wit’s end. Her younger brother, the only other person in the family who could inherit the throne, has run away from home. With the throne suddenly thrust upon her, she has no choice but to run away too and search for him. Who would have thought that Lu Ning, newly arrived in the martial world, would fall into a marriage-fraud scheme at a banquet hosted by the Luo family? It turns out the so-called banquet is actually a matchmaking e 352Reads9.2Score10514d adds
  3. 153 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted A quirky foodie girl × a crown prince who says one thing and means another: transmigration + devoted romance between two virgins + lighthearted humor + one-on-one romance + a powerful team-up + evenly matched partners + a slow-burn love Su Manman is a modern food blogger who has chosen to lie flat. Her life motto: Nothing matters more than eating! “There’s no problem a meal can’t solve. If one meal won’t do it, then have two.” One day, she wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into the body of a 60Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  4. 154 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Mo Qinghan墨清菡Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 29Reads—Score—14d adds
  5. 155 The Marquis’s Daughter Can Fly 侯府千金她会飞 Joy Born of Nothing, NPC无妄生欢NPCAncient Romance291k WordsCompleted Though Lin Xi was born into a marquis’s household, she grew up among the martial world. On her maternal grandmother’s sixtieth birthday, she bid farewell to her master and traveled alone to the capital to pay her respects. Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon the scene of a prince being murdered. Terrified, she put her one real talent, an escape technique, to extraordinary use and fled all the way back to the capital with a secret in tow. Once home, she dutifully took up her role as the young lady of 1.2kReads8.8Score14414d adds
  6. 156 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: Playing the Fool in the Scheming Regent’s Arms 重生嫡女：在腹黑摄政王心尖装傻 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the most talented woman in the capital, yet her entire family was executed. Reborn, she hides her claws and pretends to be a greedy, sleepy “little fool,” vowing to crush her enemies one by one. Everyone laughs at her for being stupid, except the regent who wields power over the entire court. He plays along with her act while backing her into a corner, eyes full of amusement, voice low: “Little liar, keep acting. I… enjoy the show.” [A scheming regent × a seemingly 38Reads—Score—14d adds
  7. 157 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—14d adds
  8. 158 I, the Prince, Fear My Wife 本王，惧内 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [No Transmigration + No Rebirth + No Golden Finger + Victory Through Strength Alone + Fictional History That Cannot Be Verified] He is the Prince of Yan of the Great Liang, returning from campaigns in the northwest, weather-beaten and battle-hardened. She is the Chief Minister's daughter, delicate as a willow, arriving from the misty rains of Jiangnan. The Prince of Yan and the Chief Minister are bitter enemies, constantly at each other's throats. At first, he sneers, “What good could come from 4.5kReads8.8Score41514d adds
  9. 159 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds
  10. 160 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted 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 793Reads8.8Score10214d adds
  11. 161 Still Awaiting Zhaoyang 犹待昭阳 Mu Fusheng木浮生Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Spring’s beauty once seemed impossible to surpass; beyond Zhaoyang, no day could be called fine. The first magnificent historical romance from the queen of romantic fiction, Mu Fusheng! A sweeping portrait of a nation and its people, and a profound love so true it could stand as witness to an empire. Within a week of beginning serialization, the novel was recommended by major Weibo book accounts! Two out of every three romance readers have been moved by this story. Several film and television co 589Reads9.1Score11514d adds
  12. 162 The General Is Ready to Wed 将军待嫁 Dream Three Lifetimes梦三生Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted The accomplished female general Zhao Chongyi defies an imperial decree and flees her arranged marriage. Zhou Wenran, notorious master of the Tianqi Pavilion, is ordered to capture her. Though they have never met, the two clash briefly in the dark and both end up badly wounded. Zhao Chongyi tumbles off a cliff... When she wakes, she has become Shu Xiaoman, the second daughter of the Shu family in Dongli Town at the foot of the mountain. She also finds a handsome man who has “lost his memory.” The 570Reads9.3Score10214d adds
  13. 163 After Dying a Horrible Death in Childbirth, I Reject the Scumbag and Become a Fierce, Dazzling Legitimate Daughter 剖腹惨死后，拒渣男，嫡女拽又飒 Always Happy常乐Ancient Romance586k WordsOngoing Multiple characters reborn + multiple couples + long-planned schemes + sweet flirtation + happy ending In her previous life, Jiang Xin was tricked by a scoundrel and left to die in the wilderness. In the end, it was a stranger passing by who buried her. When she opens her eyes again, she rejects the scoundrel and makes sure he and his beloved white moonlight stay together forever! Somehow, she catches the attention of the Third Prince, who looks more and more familiar the longer she sees him! 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 164 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 Kui Ziqi夔子期Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 234Reads8.5Score—14d adds
  15. 165 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 Chi Wu持吾Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 178Reads8.8Score—14d adds
  16. 166 The General's Young Bride Comes Down the Mountain 将军府的小媳妇儿下山啦 Duan Qiqi短七七Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted Qin Su had finally been kicked down the mountain by her master after nearly stripping the Taoist temple bare. The little girl said she wasn't worried in the slightest. Her masters: We can finally breathe easy! Already lost, she somehow wandered farther and farther from home, then got herself dragged into trouble along the way. Yun Qi said, "My little girl is delicate, weak, sweet, and adorable. Fighting and killing aren't for her." Bandits: But she killed my whole family! And robbed me! The man 1.2kReads7.6Score13614d adds
  17. 167 The Marquess's Wife Was Widowed for Three Years, Then Got Pregnant and Went on a Rampage 侯门主母守寡三年，一朝有喜杀疯了 Jin Gao金餻Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Heroine runs away while pregnant + coercive romance + forbidden relationship + obsessive hero] A widow's life is hard, and life as a widow in a marquis's household is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died young. She manages every affair in the marquis's estate, yet gets no appreciation for it. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life wasting away like this. But then her brother-in-law, who was believed to have died in battle, returns and inherits everything in the marquis's household. 112Reads6.6Score—14d adds
  18. 168 When the Sparrow Takes Flight 惊雀起 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance841k WordsCompleted [Clear-Eyed, Scheming Physician × Distinguished, Cunning Powerbroker] The Relentless Pursuit of a Wife + Romantic Tension + Political Intrigue Without Mindless Wish Fulfillment On a rainy night, she kneels outside the Lu residence. “Please... save my younger sister.” “Song Yuanzhi, you're the daughter of a disgraced official. You have nothing. Why should I help you?” Lu Shiyan asks coldly. She looks up, determination flashing in her eyes. “If you save my sister... I'll give you my virtue, Brothe 1.4kReads8.2Score15714d adds
  19. 169 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 Sailamuyun赛拉慕蒽Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing 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—14d adds
  20. 170 The Legitimate Eldest Daughter Is Reborn: Watching My Enemies Tear Each Other Apart 嫡长女重生：笑看仇敌窝里斗 Days Gone By往昔风月Ancient Romance169k WordsOngoing The “headstrong” legitimate daughter is reborn, takes down her stepmother and concubine aunt, and marries into a powerful family! [Historical domestic intrigue + reborn legitimate daughter + satisfying revenge + heartwarming daily life + heroine’s growth] (She won’t let any of the bad guys get away, including her own father! The heroine isn’t the only one who has been reborn, either. Guess who else!) “Qing’er is a good child, filial and clever.” “Mother said I should be obedient and grow up to 9Reads—Score114d adds
  21. 171 The Marquis's Heart's Delight, a Lady Who Conquers All 侯爷心尖宠，姑娘大杀四方 Qian Shan Yu千山余Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + household intrigue + schemes and manipulation + never loved him + devoted to each other) In her previous life, Lu Zhishu was an orphan. By chance, she transmigrated into the body of the Lu family's third daughter just after she was born. She thought she would have a happy life, but her mother died in childbirth from a severe hemorrhage. Lu Zhishu lived cautiously, with the sole aim of avenging her mother. To do so, she drew everyone into her schemes, never realizing that someon 6Reads—Score—14d adds
  22. 172 The Commoner's Path to the Heavens 摆烂庶女的通天路 Weiwei Seagull薇薇海鸥Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted New book, just rated... [Anti-cliché transmigration + growing protagonist + serious tone] How deep within the ladies’ quarters! Watch how a laid-back concubine’s daughter carves out a path to the top! After six years being left to her own devices on a country estate, she thought she was destined for a peaceful life in the countryside. Then an order arrives, and she is brought back to the family’s sprawling mansion, becoming an unexpected pawn on the family chessboard. Beauty is her only weapon, 61Reads7.1Score14514d adds
  23. 173 My Archrival Treats Me Like His One True Love 死对头拿我当心头肉 BB Is ThreeBB三岁了Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted [A formidable female spy VS a refined, depraved grand minister] [Ancient romance + pseudo-taboo + espionage + spies + political intrigue and martial world, the heroine plays the pig to eat the tiger] Shen Ji is a powerful minister at court. Though he seems as pure as moonlight and a gentle breeze, he is ruthless, willing to trample even his own kin's lives to climb higher. Ning Xun is a spy who will stop at nothing to obtain intelligence, and her actions make Shen Ji pursue her relentlessly. Dur 120Reads—Score—14d adds
  24. 174 The Woman in Charge 女掌事 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted Shen Qingdi, who disguises herself as a man, willingly enters the Ninth Prince’s residence and becomes the sole support of Cui Lanxi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and has a fiery temper. With the household on the verge of running out of food, she takes it upon herself to earn money to support the prince. When he falls ill, she studies medicine on her own to treat him. Since Cui Lanxi is helpless, Shen Qingdi will protect him. There is no wealth or treasure here, and no one understands wh 1.3kReads8.7Score26214d adds
  25. 175 His Majesty Arranged Our Marriage, Husband, Let's Make the Best of It! 陛下赐婚，夫君，凑合凑合过吧！ Fragrant Crispy Chubby香酥肥肥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The animated series is out now. Come watch! A quirky, drama-loving girl versus a brooding, calculating young nobleman Both leads are pure and devoted. A sweet historical romance with lighthearted comedy, everyday romance, and political intrigue. The Jiang family of Huainan is a scholarly clan. The second young master Jiang is as refined as the moonlight. He can win third place in the imperial exams with his literary talent, and bring the world to heel with his martial prowess. He is the most sou 27kReads8.5Score3.2k14d adds
  26. 176 The Good-Luck Bride Moves In, and Her Frail Husband Clings to Her Every Day 冲喜新娘入府，病弱夫君日日腻歪 My Name Is Alu我叫阿绿Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted Becoming a good-luck bride for the second time doesn’t bother Gu Rongxi in the slightest. The only thing that troubles her is that her new husband is far too clingy, calling her “wife” this and “wife” that every day, leaving her thoroughly alarmed. She thought she only had to win over her mother-in-law to enjoy a carefree life, but wait, what’s with all these transmigrators suddenly showing up? After being a ghost for more than ten years, Shen Qingquan is blessed by fate with a chance to start o 53Reads—Score—14d adds
  27. 177 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 Don't Ask About the Money Ahead莫问钱程Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted 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 38Reads6.5Score—14d adds
  28. 178 A Foolish Princess? I Married a Good-for-Nothing Prince and Won Both His Heart and His Fortune 傻子王妃？嫁废柴王爷我财色双收 Mo Ba Zi墨八子Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration] [No Space, System, or Golden Finger] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One] [Mutual Healing] [Political Intrigue] Chu Yixiao asked furtively, “Xiao Quan, is there any way to prove a man’s innocence?” Xiao Quan replied, “Are you sick? Men have always been allowed to take several wives and concubines. It’s women who have to prove their innocence.” Chu Yixiao wilted. It wasn’t fair! It really wasn’t fair. Why could women prove their innocence, but men couldn’t? For the first t 10Reads—Score—14d adds
  29. 179 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.6kReads8.0Score27514d adds
  30. 180 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted Shen Wanning had lived in the secluded depths of the Shen residence for as long as she could remember, growing up alongside her half-brother, Shen Huaijin, the chief grand secretary. He always treated her with the distance and severity of an elder brother, convinced she was the daughter of his father's mistress, hidden away in the household, a stain on the family's honor. It was only when the decree accusing the loyal of treason arrived that the truth behind the massacre of her military family w 28Reads—Score—14d adds
  31. 181 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 720Reads9.4Score10114d adds
  32. 182 Bound by a Letter, Reborn into a Web of Mysteries 锦书缚，重生仍困谜局中 Zi Bingfeng紫冰枫Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Tomato Original] [Reborn] [Revenge] [Face-slapping] [Feel-good read] [Mystery] Xiao Jinshu is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Xiao’s household. Personally taught by the Duke of Xiao, she excels at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is considered the model of a noble young lady in the capital. She has been betrothed to the heir of Prince Jing since childhood, but her own relatives frame her and marry her off to an uneducated wastrel. Her parents, younger siblings, and uncle’s family 629Reads8.0Score10514d adds
  33. 183 Poppies by the Chu River 楚河边的虞美人 Qu San渠三Ancient Romance444k WordsOngoing A conspiracy brought young Xiang Yu (A Ji / Xiang Ji) and Yu Ji (A Yu / Yu Yanji) together. After they parted, each was swept up in the turmoil of the age, with no idea when they might meet again... Yu, oh Yu, what am I to do with you? My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  34. 184 When Will the Mandarin Ducks Stop Repaying Their Debts? 鸳鸯相报何时了 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Du Weiyang had admired Gu Qinhuai for three years. She never expected him to suddenly become a prince consort, so in a fit of anger, she threw a smoke bomb into the wedding hall. Wei Xianyuan had also loved Princess Qi Yu for three years. He never expected her to suddenly be getting married, so in a fit of anger, he took advantage of the smoke bomb and tried to steal the bride! Unexpectedly, they failed to abduct anyone, the wedding did not descend into chaos, and the two of them became assass 552Reads8.5Score10314d adds
  35. 185 Cloud-Swept Hair and Flowerlike Beauty: Reborn as a Force to Be Reckoned With 云鬓花颜，重生一世狠角色 Fu Ya付雅Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + household intrigue + strong heroine + one-on-one romance + all-out action + female-led growth] Warning: This is a story focused purely on household intrigue, with little romance. It is a coming-of-age story centered on household battles, and it starts slowly. This is not a fast-paced novel. If you prefer fast-paced stories, feel free to move on. Thank you. Born into wealth, she was nevertheless surrounded by people plotting against her. Qin YunyI never imagined that her devoted husban 602Reads8.5Score11014d adds
  36. 186 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 Dai Yu代煜Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted I am Shen Qinghuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Mingyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty. As for my family background, we’re among the most illustrious families in the capital. My father is the prime minister, an incorruptible official who grew up alongside His Majesty. My mother comes from a prominent family in Jiangnan and has a gentle disposition. She was also a gifted young woman in her day. My maternal grandfather was the former crown prince’s tutor, and his students are now found thr 10Reads—Score—14d adds
  37. 187 I Bought a Branch of Spring, Ready to Bloom 买得一枝春欲放 Wan Hansan san丸汉三sanAncient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing (Bunny-sweet heroine x gentle, love-struck hero) (Pure historical romance) (1v1) (Both leads have only ever loved each other) (Ensemble cast, lots of couples) (Heroine's growth story) (Sweet romance) (No angst) To repay a debt of gratitude, Su Fengchun sneaks down the mountain behind her master's back. Before she can find the person she owes, she comes across a badly wounded man. Guided by a doctor's compassion and the principle of helping the world through medicine, Su Fengchun saves him. When 29Reads8.6Score—14d adds
  38. 188 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 47Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 189 The Strong Girl from Town Marries a Handsome Husband 小镇大力女，嫁个俊俏夫君 Silent Nine Words九言不语Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted As one of the Three Tigers of the Shi family, Shi Wanyue earned a fearsome reputation across the surrounding villages at an early age. People could hardly make her sound more terrifying if they compared her to a yaksha. Other women married at sixteen or seventeen, but no one dared marry her even when she turned eighteen. That was until a fearless young man came along and got close to her. She looked at his face, then thought back to how skilled he was, and decided that marrying him might not b 2.9kReads8.8Score32414d adds
  40. 190 The Day I Killed My Husband, I Fled to the Ends of the Earth with My Devoted Companion 弑夫当天，我带忠犬亡命天涯 Four Drops of Water Make a Flame肆点水是燚Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heroine + devoted shadow guard + intense push and pull + political intrigue] On her wedding night, Xie Zhiying kills her beast of a husband, becoming the unhinged black-lotus beauty wanted across the city. During her escape, she picks up Song Lan, a down-and-out shadow guard who is loyal to the death and does exactly as he's told. She warns him coldly, “Don't fall for me. I'll only use you and scheme against you.” He clings to her humbly. “I'll be your blade. I do it willingly.” Wh 24Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 191 An Order in Late Spring 暮春之令 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted After the princess sent away for a political marriage passes away, Wang Huiyan, a palace historian, returns to her hometown after eight years away. Once a well-born young lady, she now faces a family fallen on hard times, creditors at the door, and the prospect of remaining unmarried well into adulthood. Determined to make something of herself and escape her predicament, Huiyan ventures into business. Her heart stirs at the sight of the excellent bachelor who was once her childhood friend, and 3.4kReads9.1Score44714d adds
  42. 192 Demoted Back to the Capital, My Whole Family Finally Turns Its Luck Around 被贬回京后，我全家都咸鱼翻身了 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Cherished by her whole family + Lighthearted and fun + Humorous court drama + Childhood sweethearts + Both are each other's first] A truly ambitious, talented, and wealthy young lady from a great family vs. a seemingly reserved young gentleman from a great family who pretends not to care To help the late emperor’s young son ascend the throne, the Gan family went on a rampage, dragging the imperial relatives into the fight. They would sooner have their entire clan dem 4.5kReads8.9Score59114d adds
  43. 193 This Is Crazy! I Opened My Eyes and Was Already Marrying the Future Chief Minister! 疯了，睁眼就在跟未来首辅拜堂！ Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The celebrated forensic pathologist Ning An opened her eyes and found herself as Zhao Ning’an, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the General Who Guards the Nation’s household. Apart from her good birth, she had nothing going for her. Bratty. A troublemaker. A man-chaser. Every eligible man in the capital gave her a wide berth, except... the Grand Secretary. Shen Changting: “I hear the four thousand household rules the princess wrote were specifically for me. I’m honored by your favo 2.2kReads9.0Score27914d adds
  44. 194 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.5kReads8.4Score88514d adds
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