Ancient-Era Romance Reading List 古言书单

2 道 The Taoist Nun's Affairs 道姑花事 Lu Qing Ya鹿青崖Ancient Romance906k WordsCompleted / Rui Ping, a newly risen noble of the capital, has always made it his mission to repay every grudge, especially against those who kicked him when he was down. He would never let them off! But fate had other plans. His impoverished enemies, drowning in debt, had secretly swapped in the soul of a little enchantress, who put on a Taoist robe and talked nonsense w 0Votes34.2kRecs27.4kFans

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In the new book, "The Lady with a Sword," Commander Han of the Imperial Guard arrives with his little vixen! / Marquis Ruiping, a newly rich man in the capital, has always taken it upon himself to avenge every wrong done to him, especially those who took advantage of his misfortune when he was down on his luck. But fate had other plans. His impoverished enemy, burdened with debt, had secretly switched bodies with a little demon, donned a Taoist robe, and spouted nonsense. In the midst of his "revenge," he ended up taking his enemy back to his room… PS: Light suspense, subtle mystery (Elf Reincarnation Series 2)

3 国 Scandals at the Imperial College 国子监绯闻录 Not a Blade in the Page页里非刀Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted New novel out now! You were merely a passing breeze, Yet somehow you stood alone and summoned a mountain flood! -------Shen Zetang One-sentence summary: A young woman investigating a case disguises herself as a man, passes the imperial examinations, and joins the court. Before she knows it, the Grand Secretary has carried her off to his residence to keep the household in order. Ye Li Feidao readers' QQ group: Lu Yi Wu Wu Jiu Ba Er Qi 2Votes265.7kRecs53.6kFans

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The new book has been released! You are an unintentional gust of wind passing through the hall. Yet, its arrogance and isolation have unleashed a torrent of floodwaters! -------Shen Zetang In short: This is the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take the imperial examinations and attend court in order to solve a case. If she is not careful, she will be taken back to the mansion of the chief minister to keep the house in order to protect her. Page Non-Knife Reader QQ Group: 615598247

4 雀 The Sparrow Immortal Bridge 雀仙桥 Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted What should I do if my husband is plotting a rebellion? Xiahou Yu figures that since she and Xiao Huan were joined in a political marriage, they should each mind their own affairs, take what they need, and keep up the appearance of marital harmony. But at the brink of life and death, Xiao Huan gives her the chance to survive... Returning to Jian’an Year Three, Xiahou Yu can’t help studying her newlywed husband, Xiao Huan, with curiosity. That one look is all it takes to land her in a trap... 1Votes719.4kRecs182.9kFans

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My husband is about to rebel, what should I do? Xiahou Yu thought that since her marriage to Xiao Huan was a political alliance, they should each go their own way, get what they needed, and maintain a facade of harmony. However, she never expected that at the critical moment of life and death, Xiao Huan would give her the chance to live… Returning to the third year of Jian'an, Xiahou Yu couldn't help but curiously observe her newlywed husband, Xiao Huan. This observation, however, led her into a trap…

5 伪 Fake Song Assassin's Journal 伪宋杀手日志 Xiu Tang袖唐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Overnight, she becomes a young lady of a prestigious family. Should she seek a new path, or sink into a life of wealth and comfort? The Mei family has a century-old reputation and limitless riches. She thought her luck had finally turned, only to discover that every Mei child dies young! The clan school has strict rules: do poorly, and life is miserable; do well, and it’s even worse? No problem. Find a big tree to shelter under. (Published under the title The Great Song’s Female Assassin, 0Votes162.3kRecs62.7kFans

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Having become a daughter of a prestigious family, should she seek new opportunities or succumb to the allure of wealth? The Mei family, with its century-long reputation and boundless prosperity, seemed to have turned her luck around, only to be shocked to learn that all the Mei family's children were short-lived! The clan school had strict rules; those who didn't study well had no good life, and those who did were even worse off. No worries, we'll find a big tree to shelter under. (Published as "The Female Assassin of the Great Song Dynasty", in two parts, totaling four volumes)

8 九 Ninefold Purple 九重紫 Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Dou Zhao thinks she may not have much longer to live. Lately, she keeps dreaming that she’s back in her childhood, sitting beneath a wisteria-covered trellis and swinging her chubby little legs while her plump, white nursemaid, round as a steamed bun, feeds her... But if she really returned to her childhood, how different would her life be? Ninefold Purple is a story of being reborn! ※ Unless something unexpected comes up, updat 5Votes1.5MRecs658.8kFans

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[Starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, currently streaming on Tencent Video.] Dou Zhao felt that he might not live much longer. These days she keeps dreaming that she has returned to her childhood, sitting under a wisteria trellis, swinging her two chubby little legs, and her plump wet nurse, who looks like a steamed bun, is feeding her... But when she really returns to her childhood, how different will her life be? "Ninefold Purple" tells a story of rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around 8 PM every night! Completed works include "Peace is Precious", "Good Things Take Time", "The Strategy of a Concubine's Daughter", and "Flowers Bloom in Embroidery". I guarantee that I will not leave any gaps in my work. New and old readers are welcome to read, click, collect, and subscribe. O(∩_∩)O~ ※

9 纸 Paper Worth Its Weight in Gold 纸贵金迷 Qingfeng Lingxin清枫聆心Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Starting over was difficult at every step, but she discovered that her father had left her a way to make a living: papermaking. A beauty’s fragrance may outlast the falling flowers, but even that fades on the wind. The scent of paper and ink travels across a thousand miles and lasts through the ages. She no longer envies beautiful women their wealth and splendor, or their dazzling glamour. In this life, all she wants is to be surrounded by the fragrance of paper, with the scent of ink by her sid 0Votes227.8kRecs101.8kFans

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Starting all over again was incredibly difficult, but she discovered that her father had left her a skill for making a living—papermaking. The fragrance of a beautiful woman fades as the flower falls and withers in the wind. The fragrance of paper and ink travels far and wide through the ages, its aroma enduring for millennia. I no longer envy the beauty and wealth of women, nor do I vie for their radiance; In this life, she only wished to be surrounded by the fragrance of paper and to find a wisp of ink fragrance to accompany her forever. Completed VIP works include "The Steward," "Rebirth: Building a Perfect Home," and "The Phoenix Family Daughter." Reader group: 189597386. (Please indicate "Paper Noble Name" when joining.)

10 锦 Brocade Paulownia 锦桐 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Li Tong was reborn and finally saw clearly. It turned out he had never loved her or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang defies fate and returns. This time, he will climb even higher and become the true The Outcast, above everyone but one... Ning Yuan has come from a thousand miles away: Jiang Huanzhang, I make a living out of ruining people, and I never get tired of it... 1Votes1.7MRecs958.1kFans

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My new book, "My Daughter," has started serialization! Li Tong was reborn, and she also regained her senses. It turned out that he had never loved her or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang defied the odds and returned. This time, he was determined to rise even higher, to become truly second only to the emperor, above all others… Ningyuan has come from afar: Jiang Huanzhang, I'm a professional at ruining people...

14 江 Schemes of Beauty and Empire 江山美人谋 Xiu Tang袖唐Ancient Romance963k WordsCompleted A strategist plots within the command tent and secures victory a thousand miles away. She is no beauty. Beauties are merely pawns in her hands. She is no noble, yet heroes compete to bow before her. This book has two physical editions. If you wish to collect it, please buy the collector's edition of The Beauty and Strategy of the Realm, which is divided into two parts and consists of four volumes in total. The other edition is incomplete, so please be careful not to buy the wrong one. 0Votes108kRecs225.6kFans

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Strategists devise plans within the tent and win victories a thousand miles away. She is not a beauty; beauties are merely pawns in her game. She is not powerful or wealthy; heroes still bow down to her. This book has been published in two physical editions. If you wish to collect it, please purchase the Collector's Edition of "The Schemes of Beauty and Power," which is divided into two parts and consists of four volumes. The other edition is incomplete; please do not purchase the wrong one.

15 兰 The Fragrance of Orchids (Original Novel of the TV Series As Before) 兰香缘（电视剧《兰香如故》原著） He Yanshan禾晏山Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Her family is caught up in a struggle for the throne and convicted of crimes. She and her newlywed husband both die while being escorted into exile. She returns with her memories intact, reborn as Chen Xianglan, a bondservant in the household of the prominent Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but cannot. The simplified Chinese print edition of The Fragrance of Orchids is now available. Sear 18Votes103.9kRecs176.3kFans

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She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary, and her family was implicated in the succession struggle and was convicted. She and her newlywed husband died on their way to exile. She returns with her memories intact, becoming Chen Xianglan, a maidservant in the prestigious Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but is unable to do so. The simplified Chinese physical book of "Lanxiangyuan" is now available. You can search for "Lanxiangyuan" on Taobao and Pinduoduo to place an order.

16 美 The Beauty’s Legal Strategy 美人谋律 Willows Darken, Flowers Blur柳暗花溟Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Watch as a modern female lawyer is reborn as a woman who argues cases in ancient times. Though she has no money or power and faces discrimination, she’s cunning, silver-tongued, and quick-witted enough to build a fortune. (66’s supergroup: 72189398. To join, answer with the male supporting character from any of 66’s books.) 0Votes442.1kRecs135.5kFans

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Watch as a modern female lawyer is reborn as an ancient female litigator. Although she is penniless, powerless, and discriminated against, she is resourceful, eloquent, and quick-witted, which helps her make a fortune. (66's Super Group, 72189398. Entry question: Male supporting character from any of 66's books)

17 良 Displaying Beautiful Brocade 良陈美锦 Agarwood Ashes沉香灰烬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Before she was forty, she was plagued by countless illnesses. When she died, her son was getting married. Jinchao thought she had nothing left to live for, but when she woke, she was young again, in the prime of her life. Back then, my love never wavered; now, I’m as hard as a blade. This book has been published in simplified Chinese and is available to order from Dangdang, JD.com, and Amazon. We welcome your orders! 1Votes300.5kRecs575kFans

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Before she turned forty, she was plagued by numerous illnesses. He died while his son was getting married. Jin Chao felt that she had no more attachments in this life. Who knew that upon waking up, he was already a young boy. In the prime of life. Back then, my infatuation remained unchanged; Now I am as cold and hard as a knife. This book has been published in simplified Chinese and is available for order on Dangdang, JD.com, and Amazon. Welcome to order!

18 掌 The Steward 掌事 Qingfeng Lingxin清枫聆心Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was a craftsperson’s daughter, just a little higher in status than a merchant, and just a little better at shipbuilding. She hid away in a mansion as a maid, working hard to become a steward. She thought her ambitions were modest and the task wouldn’t be too difficult, but then she met someone And so, as she walked this road, it suddenly branched off... Her completed VIP novels, The Feng Family’s Daughter and Reborn to Build the Perfect Home, are proof of her reliable writing record. 1Votes471.9kRecs171.2kFans

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She was the daughter of a craftsman, a slightly higher social status than a merchant, and also slightly more skilled in shipbuilding. She stayed in the mansion as a maid, striving to become a manager. She thought her ambitions were modest and the challenges were minor, but then she met someone— So, as we walked along this road, it suddenly took a detour... The author already has completed VIP works such as "The Phoenix Family Girl" and "Rebirth to Create a Perfect Home," guaranteeing quality over quantity.

19 变 The Crown Princess Transforms 变身皇太女 Willows Darken, Flowers Blur柳暗花溟Romantic Youth319k WordsCompleted Life at an aristocratic academy in ancient times, surrounded by the Crown Prince’s clique, the children of powerful families, and imperial relatives... The Imperial College trains the pillars of the nation’s future, but will someone please tell me why I, a Grand Princess, have to disguise myself as a Crown Prince? In the springtime of my youth, I love men, but men don’t dare love me. Who could have it worse than I do?! 0Votes63.8kRecs19.8kFans

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Life in an ancient aristocratic academy: princelings, descendants of powerful nobles, and relatives of the emperor... The Imperial Academy is meant to cultivate future pillars of the nation, but can anyone tell me why I, a princess, have to pretend to be the crown prince? In my youthful days, I loved men, but men dared not love me. Who could be more tragic than me?!

20 崔 Lord Cui Arrives 崔大人驾到 Xiu Tang袖唐Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Her sect suddenly suffers a devastating catastrophe, and she inexplicably becomes the legitimate second daughter of the Qinghe Cui clan. Not only must she hurriedly deal with countless rules and regulations, she also has to unravel the many mysteries surrounding her… (An old unfinished project has resumed updating. 0Votes307.7kRecs95.7kFans

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Synopsis: Her sect suddenly suffers a devastating blow, and she inexplicably becomes the second legitimate daughter of the Cui family of Qinghe. Not only does she have to frantically deal with countless rules, but she also has to unravel the mysteries surrounding her... (This long-running project will resume updates daily. I will announce any absences if necessary.)

22 慕 Mu Nanzhi (Original Novel of The Story of Jianan) 慕南枝（《嘉南传》原著） Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Li Qian spent his whole life yearning for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian. In this life, Li Qian decides that having a beautiful woman in his arms beats longing for her from a thousand miles away. He’ll just abduct Princess Jianan, Jiang Xian, first... P.S. An important point bears repeating three times: this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn. 7Votes5MRecs1.3MFans

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In his past life, Li Qian had longed for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian his entire life. In this life, Li Qian felt that nothing beats having a beautiful woman in his arms, so he decided to snatch Princess Jiang Xian of Jianan first... P. S.: I'll say it three times because it's important. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel.