Novels like Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow
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- 101 After My Kingdom Fell: The Tyrant Held Me by the Waist 亡国后：被暴君掐腰宠 Main characters: Nangong Yi and Yuchi Jiong [Political intrigue + woman disguised as a man + fake crown prince, real princess + fallen kingdom + the general’s long road to winning her back] Nangong Yi disguises herself as a man and becomes the crown prince of Dongzhou, the late emperor’s only child, entrusted with great responsibilities. But she has no interest in the throne. To escape the imperial palace, she has no choice but to put on the act of a spoiled wastrel. In truth, the crown prince i 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 After Using the Mad Prince, His Little Slave Girl Ran for the Hills 利用完疯批王爷小女奴撒丫子跑了 The difference between Shu Yao and Ji Yue is like the difference between heaven and earth. Shu Yao is a lowly female slave in a military camp, insignificant, humble, and beneath notice. Ji Yue, by contrast, is a lofty prince, handsome, noble, and proud. Yet even so, he insists on keeping her by his side, serving him at close quarters by day and warming his bed at night. But his damned possessiveness nearly breaks her completely. She thinks that if she can endure it long enough, she’ll eventually 132Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 103 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 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 714Reads9.4Score10114d adds
- 104 The Day We Divorced, the Marquis's Ancestors Followed Me 和离当天，侯府祖宗跟我走了 [Divorce + business + beloved by the ancestors + a groveling ex-husband + slow-burn romance] The day Gu Yunzheng returned to the capital victorious, he brought Princess Ning'an with him. “Qingyao will be my legal wife, and you'll be demoted to secondary wife. You can still manage the household.” Shen Mingtang laughed. So someone else got all the benefits, while she was left to clean up the mess? In front of everyone, she produced a divorce agreement, then slapped seven years of account books dow —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 379Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 1.9kReads7.3Score18614d adds
- 107 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score24614d adds
- 108 Lord Bao, Is That Crescent Moon Painted On? 包大人，你的月牙是贴的吗？ I'm a modern high school student who fancies himself Bao Qingtian, and I've transmigrated into the Northern Song as the celebrated official Bao Zheng. From the start, I'm faced with three questions: I can't write, I can't judge cases, and my face isn't even dark! To keep my identity from being exposed, I smear ink on my face and draw a crescent moon with lime. I planned to lie low and muddle through, but I end up becoming a master detective. As my reputation keeps growing, Gongsun Ce can't stop 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 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 534Reads8.1Score10914d adds
- 110 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 13Reads8.9Score114d adds
- 111 A Commoner's Warmth Beneath the Heavens 布衣暖天下 [In the war-torn years at the end of the Song and the beginning of the Yuan, discover how a former child bride used nimble hands as blades and cotton as her cutting edge to weave an immortal legend as the “Cotton Goddess,” who “clothed the world”!] At twelve, her family sold her for half a sack of millet. Her husband's family treated her like livestock, and when they tried to sell her again, she escaped. She hid in a Taoist temple and nearly got caught, then drifted to Yazhou, where she narrowly 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 8Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 113 Together, We Pledge Our Names on Mount Yan 共许燕山铭 [Strong heroine + Political intrigue + Nation and family + Ancient war + Powerful couple + Happy ending] A top assassin and a battle-hardened general make a vow to reclaim their homeland. Childhood sweethearts reunited after years apart, they are each other’s sharpest blade and strongest shield. “I am the blade that will reclaim our mountains and rivers. I’ll cut down every enemy, even if I’m left with nothing but bones!” “I am the net that catches you over the abyss. I’ll keep you safe and give 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Historical fiction History seen through the love and hate of a young couple The Xining and Yuanfeng reforms of the Northern Song, the fall of the dynasty, and the history of celadon in Zhejiang (from Yue ware to Longquan ware) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao wars) 2. The case of A Yun in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi's Crow Terrace Poetry Case 6. The defeat a 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score53314d adds
- 118 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 A Farmer's Daughter Forces a Marriage, and the Crown Prince Becomes a Live-In Son-in-Law 农女逼婚，太子被迫成了上门女婿 Her father had barely died when her cousin set his sights on the family fortune, and on Taoxi. To protect both her home and herself, she decided to take in a husband. When her cousin heard and came to make a scene, Taoxi had just brought home an injured man. Seeing his savior bullied, the man kicked her cousin clear out the front gate. Taoxi’s thoughts turned. Wasn’t he the perfect candidate? Taoxi: “Do you remember what you promised me?” Man: “I do. You saved my life, miss. Just name what 32Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 120 Phoenix Roars Across the Nine Heavens: The Regent's Beloved 凤哗九霄：摄政王爷掌心娇 Su Chenya, the legitimate daughter of a military family, spent seven years pouring her heart and soul into helping Zhao Yan, a man from a collateral branch, ascend the throne. She cleared away his political enemies and secured his rule, then became empress, the mother of the realm. She thought their devotion to one another would be rewarded with a loving marriage. Instead, to consolidate his power and indulge his favorite concubine, he turned around and framed the entire Su family for treason! H 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 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
- 122 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 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 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Transmigrating a Second Time, the Crown Princess Seeks Revenge, Not Romance 二次穿越，太子妃不谈恋爱只复仇 [Two Strong Leads] [Marriage Before Love + Palace Intrigue + War + Political Scheming + Angsty Romance] For readers who like a gentle hero with a strong, steady core! Not a mindless story! Not a story about trivial romance! The relationship develops gradually. They don’t fall madly in love right away! The heroine isn’t love-struck! Lin Yunying, a modern female scientist, transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and becomes a woman general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. It was suppos 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Imperial Throne 帝业 Fish leap from the depths, and phoenixes sing on Mount Qi. The wager is not for fame in a golden age, but for the chance to stay alive. Grudges fade and hatred dissolves, yet this life still holds one regret: I never got to walk hand in hand with him in the best years of my youth. 141Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 125 The Princess Packs a Punch 公主她，战力爆表 Yun Li, the seventh princess of Great Yan and its most “famous” royal, is described in the imperial records as “frail and sickly, unfit for any important role.” Her emperor father treats her as a tool for keeping the peace, the women of the harem see her as a poor wretch, and enemy nations consider her an easy target. So when the dynasty is beset by troubles at home and abroad, an imperial decree ordering her to marry into another kingdom hurls her straight into the eye of the storm. Everyone ex 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 The Splendor of Bianjing 汴颂风华录 Understand history, and you can see the future! This is a novel-length encyclopedia of the Northern Song, both a great read and a chance to expand your mind and learn something new! Follow Ji Xueqin's journey from a mute girl to the “Lady Tao Zhu,” the richest woman in the Northern Song. See how, with a bowl of porridge, a ledger, and a clever mind, she shakes up the bustling prosperity of the Northern Song at its height. The seasons are its bones, business opportunities its blood, and her rise —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Mountain Girl Is Like a Princess 山里妹子像公主 [Main Characters] Wang Xiumei, Sister-in-Law Pang, Eunuch Chen, Yang the Strongman, Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua, Liu Boji, the Old Lady of Mount Tai (also known as Granny Mount Tai), Wang Mang, Fan Chong, Strongman’s Father, Xiumei’s Mother, Liu the Carpenter, Mei the Stonemason, Li the Stonemason, Prefect Guo, Clerk Zhang, Xiao the Fairy, Chang Longface, Yuan Roundface, Godmother Gan, Eunuch Zhao, Eunuch Qian, Eunuch Sun, the Peony Hermit. [Synopsis] Before and after Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, asc —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Delicate Beauty Is Hard for the Powerful Minister to Spoil 娇娇美人，权臣难宠 [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + pure historical romance + rekindled love after a breakup + the husband’s long road to winning his wife back] The wealthy Bai family of Yunzhou was wiped out overnight. When their only daughter, Bai Mengjiao, was abducted, she fell off a cliff and injured her head. When she awoke, she had forgotten everything about her past… Pei Huaizhi brought her back to the marquis’s residence, telling everyone she was his younger sis 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 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
- 131 Cangyuan Demon Emperor: Reborn to Avenge Every Blood Debt! 苍渊魔帝：重生归来，血债血偿！ Revenge + Strategy + Invincibility + Myriad Worlds + Ensemble Cast The invincible Demon Emperor Cangyuan ruled the Myriad Worlds, yet he was betrayed by his beloved and his sect, nearly suffering the annihilation of his soul and eternal ruin. With only a remnant of his soul, he was reborn in the lower realm, in Xuanxin Heaven, on the Xuanxin Continent, in the Great Qian Dynasty, in Thundercliff City. Reborn and revived, he returns in a trail of blood! He swears to ascend to the upper realm and m 915Reads—Score10114d adds
- 132 The Cursed Livestream: The Seventh Taboo 诅咒直播间之七的禁忌 Cursed Livestream: The Seventh Taboo 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 After Returning from the Dead, the Powerful Blocked My Bedside: Your Highness, Don’t Do This 回魂后权贵强堵床角：殿下别这样 [Forced Possession + 1Vn + Unhinged + 1v1 Ending + The Wife-Chasing Crematorium + The Native Fights Back Against Body Snatchers] The female lead is not a virgin! You’ll be well fed! The male leads are devoted to her in body and soul in every sense, but they’re crazy and doglike. You can consider all the men virgins. The heroine is weak, and this isn’t a wish-fulfillment story. If you know, you know. Come on in if you like this kind of story. When Shen Yu woke up, he discovered that his stunning 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 The Empress of the Shengming Central Empire 圣明中央帝国女帝 [Coming-of-Age Inspiration + The Ex-Chases-His-Wife-to-the-Crematorium + Tyrannical Prince + Coercive Possession + Ancient Court Intrigue + Mutual Devotion] Pan Yu, the fallen princess and the most beautiful woman in Bohai, is coveted and fought over by many. Her former fiancé forcibly takes her for himself, while the wicked crown prince even declares, “Any woman I set my sights on will submit, whether she wants to or not.” A mysterious, carefree young gentleman who understands and admires her a 47Reads9.5Score514d adds
- 135 The Three-Part Tea Game 三分茶局 A pot of clear tea, a few remnants of scripture. She only wanted to survive in a turbulent age, but amid the crashing waves of political intrigue, she took tea as her boat, ferrying herself and others across. In Jiankang's elite circles, who hasn't heard of “Master Hua”? That cup of clear tea earned her the respect of the literati, and made her the most dazzling “outsider.” With a few words and a laugh, she could make even stubborn stones nod, or turn the tides of the realm. But Jiankang was f 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 53Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 137 Through Wind and Rain, the Wild Geese Return 风雨雁归来 Cao Jinghe was one of the best spies in Jianzhang Palace, code-named Snow Goose. She entered the palace at eight. At sixteen, her homeland fell and Chang’an was lost. She spent eight years undercover in enemy territory, until the bandits surrendered, the lost lands were recovered, and peace returned to the realm. But she waited where she was, and the order to end her mission never came. Even her handler, “Mountain Ghost,” who had sent her secret reports all along but whom she had never met, vani 476Reads8.5Score10114d adds
- 138 Think Twice Before You Read Someone’s Face 相面请慎言 [Complete] [Serial cases + mystery + historical romance + political intrigue + powerful partners + ensemble cast] (The villains are intelligent, the characters grow, and nobody is perfect.) She's just a little “Taoist” who wanders the streets telling fortunes and reading faces, and occasionally visits the pleasure houses. How did this young Prince turn her into his captive, insisting that she help him solve cases and catch criminals? What? The victim was his fiancée? She's in trouble. Has she st 336Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 139 The Day the Frozen Coffin Knocks on the Capital’s Gates, the Reborn Female General Slaughters the Phoenix Clan and Her Kin 寒棺叩京日，重生女将屠凤灭族亲 [Historical intrigue + strong female lead + dark, unhinged characters + handsome men + reborn revenge + redemption] When the new emperor ascended the throne, my mother beat the grievance drum and accused me of murdering my siblings, stealing their achievements, and basking in imperial favor. The new emperor, who had once called me his brother, sentenced me to be sliced to death. My younger sister tore out my tongue, and my stepson severed the tendons in my hands and feet. But even those 3,312 cu 16.9kReads7.9Score2.5k14d adds
- 140 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 [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 182Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 141 The Lazy Crown Princess Wins by Eating Her Fill 咸鱼太子妃靠干饭躺赢 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 63Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 142 Together with You, I Remember Our Meeting 与君同，忆相逢 [Complete] [Historical romance + both leads inexperienced in love + mistaken bride + marriage before love + devoted favoritism + sweet and angsty + mutual devotion + slow burn + HE] [The straightforward prince who owns up to his mistakes × the lively, proud young princess consort] Cen Jingchen thought his princess consort was cold to the extreme, but he never expected her to slap him the very first time they met. He may be angry, but he still wants to keep her by his side. “You can touch me, 51Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 143 The Strategist’s Deception 谋士骗术 These stories blend fact and fiction, drawing on forgotten details to craft tales. Enjoy the wisdom of the ancients and see how human nature changes. Learn from the past to understand the present, and know when to reveal your hand and when to keep it hidden. The plots are built around human nature and follow the logic of ordinary people. Deception and countermeasures, strategists on both sides pitting their wits against each other, plans colliding to see who comes out on top. In battles with col 224Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 After Sending My Husband to a Psychiatric Hospital 把丈夫送进精神病院后 When I received my husband Zhou Huai’s psychiatric diagnosis, I sobbed so hard my whole body shook. Only I knew those were tears of excitement. After all, I was the one who had slipped drugs into his coffee every day for the past six months. He had it coming. His diary was filled with plans to use psychological manipulation to drive me to suicide and inherit the billions my parents left behind. I had him committed to the most heavily guarded psychiatric hospital in the city, thinking I’d won. U 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 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！ 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 27.3kReads8.5Score3.2k14d adds
- 146 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 9.4kReads8.7Score90414d adds
- 148 The Prince Kept Me Captive and Accidentally Won Himself a Throne 王爷为困着我顺便争了个王位 The Prince Took a Throne While Keeping Me Captive on the Side 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 After I Stopped Rushing to Get Married, I Became a Master Surgeon 不急着嫁人后我成了外科圣手 [Historical Female Doctor + Career-Driven Heroine + A Touch of Jianghu + Rejecting an Engagement and Fighting Back + Mutual Devotion] Shen Qiaozhi is the legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant, bound for life by a marriage contract. After her parents are mysteriously murdered, her grandfather hopes she will keep her head down for a while and hold her life together. She tears up the marriage contract, abandons the duties expected of a sheltered young lady, and devotes herself to studying surge 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 A Lady's Delight 淑女乐之 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
