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Gardenias in Bloom: Historical Romance Reads 栀子花开啊开，古言书单

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I love the charm of old-fashioned elegance ( ^ω^) I love one heart, one partner for life ( ^ω^) I love wishing your heart were like mine ( ^ω^) I love a love that lasts through the ages ( ^ω^) I love the saying that no water compares to the sea ( ^ω^) They're all historical romance novels, along with a book of my own. ( ^ω^) The authors are all sweethearts. They're diligent, never abandon their stories, and update regularly. ( ^ω^) There may occasionally be books of other genres too. ( ^ω^) I read every book on this list carefully. (´ε` )♡ Please show some love for A Fine Day for Betrothal.

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1 Seizing Joy 掌欢 Willow Leaves in Winter冬天的柳叶Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Third Miss Luo relies on her father’s immense power at court to bully the weak and has a terrible reputation. Whenever she’s bored, she takes a pack of lackeys into the streets to harass respectable young men. To Qingyang Junzhu, anyone who dared act up in front of her could be made to disappear with a flick of her finger, until she opened her eyes and discovered she was called Luo Sheng. 0Votes1.4MRecs565.9kFans
2 Like the Unadorned 若冲 Rennu仁奴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Even the supreme powers of the Three Pure Ones cannot turn your hearts of snakes and scorpions into anything else. 0Votes11.1kRecs1.8kFans
3 Reborn as a Top Student, I Become the Queen of the Skies 重生学霸天后 Salt in My Coffee咖啡里撒盐Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted My new historical fantasy novel, Flowers at Dawn, Food at Dusk, is now out. I hope we meet again! Be a top student, become an idol, and serve up face-slapping to scumbags, all in one! It sounds pretty great… But she was forced into it! Can't you leave a weak, pitiful, food-loving AI alone? Xiao Wei: “Why is Xiao Ba so nice to him? I'm already in debt for points!” Xiao Ba: “He's fated to meet a senior.” [One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other] My other novels, The Gold Medal Ass 0Votes71.9kRecs19.4kFans
4 The Phoenix’s Glory in the Six Palaces 六宫凤华 Searching for Lost Love寻找失落的爱情Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Consort Xie outlived every one of her enemies, then passed away peacefully at the age of eighty with a smile on her face. But when she opened her eyes, she was back in the days of her innocence and kindness. 2Votes554.3kRecs259kFans
5 The Rise and Fall of the Kingdoms 列国浮沉 Yu Anyi虞安逸Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Affection and love flourish freely in the narrow gaps between thirty years of deadly schemes. King Wei: “Who says a peerless expert can’t use someone else’s blade to kill? What a joke.” King Zhao: “Who says a kingdom can’t be won without playing fair? How naive.” King Qi: “I’ve watched the world from the sidelines, but in the end, my long sword must become a kitchen knife.” King Chu: “The martial world is treacherous. Don’t drink too much.” King Song: “Enough chatter! Success or failure, rig 0Votes37.3kRecs127.2kFans
6 Flirting My Way into His Heart, I Won't Be Your Good Little Wife 撩上心头，不做你的乖乖媳 Zi Yue子妜Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted “I’m pregnant.” Those words changed Gu Xinle’s status and landed her own child in a tough spot. “You have no say in my affairs!” One more sentence, and a certain big shot was blazing with fury. Well, this is a story about giving her younger brother, her child, and the child’s father a hard time. The big shot: “Can I be the one to chase you this time?” (A cheerful, lighthearted story with no angst. Whether the romance is sweet is for you to find out.) 0Votes2.2kRecs38Fans
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"I'm pregnant." With just one sentence, Gu Xinle's identity was changed, and her own child was implicated. "My business is none of your concern!" This next sentence ignited the fury of a certain bigwig. Okay, so this is a story about a brother who messes up his younger brother, his child, and his child's father. A big shot: Can't I chase after him this time? (Primarily lighthearted and cheerful, no angst, and whether it's sweet or not, you'll know once you try it.)
7 Sweet First-Love Marriage 初恋蜜婚 Salty Plum咸湿梅Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted (Now available for purchase! Updates are super consistent. I’ve spent ten years thinking about this book, and I hope you’ll give it a try.) Seven years after they broke up, her first love suddenly comes back. What should she do? Her first love has changed. What should she do? Her first love says he wants to spoil her rotten. Should she marry him or not? Mr. Deng turns into a doting husband: “Ling’er, your brown sugar and ginger tea is ready!” “Ling’er, don’t ignore me...” Gu Lingyue, unable to e 0Votes3.3kRecs1.5kFans
8 The Glory of the Azure Sea 沧海之耀 A Meowing Puppy一只会汪的喵Fantasy Romance106k WordsCompleted [Entry in the 2018 Honor of Kings Literature Contest] Not everyone can become a hero, and not every hero will be recorded in history. But no matter what, each has a past of their own and glory that belongs to them. They all deserve to be remembered. At the end of an old street in Kyoto, a teahouse holds the memories of those who have passed away, along with a woman’s hopes for the future. When your friends and family leave you one by one, where will you go when you’re all alone? “Take it to hear 0Votes3.4kRecs34Fans
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[2018 King of Glory Literature Competition - Essay Entry] Not everyone can become a hero, and not all heroes will be recorded in history, but in any case, they all have their own unique past and their own glory, and they should all be remembered. At the end of an old street in Kyoto, a teahouse holds the memories of others' lost lives and a woman's hopes for the future. When friends and family leave you one by one, where will you go when you are all alone? "Bear the responsibility in your heart and carry it out in your actions." [Episode series, serious drama, not simplistic, for those who enjoy this genre, check out "The Glory of the Sea"!]
9 The Bossy CEO Draws Her into His Arms 霸道总裁引妻入怀 Immortal Magic Aura魔气仙仙Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted She only wanted to find a job, but somehow wound up with a husband and got entangled with an overbearing CEO. They spent their nights in a whirlwind of passion. One day, the more she thought about it, the more she felt she'd gotten the raw end of the deal. At her wit's end, she said, “Sir, I quit.” The man calmly handed her a document. “Once you're in, you're in for life.” She refused to believe him and opened it. “What? The contract has been extended indefinitely.” 0Votes16.9kRecs24.9kFans
10 Too Rich to Be Silenced 富贵不能吟 Bronze Ears of Grain青铜穗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Prince of Zhenbei Yan Tang was a paragon of propriety, chaste and virtuous. Then he slipped up, and his life didn’t just have a blemish on it. It turned into a whole ink-wash painting... 1Votes574.6kRecs238.5kFans
11 The Tough Wife’s Guide 悍妻攻略 Clear Wine and Floating Cups清酒流觞Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Li Hengqing is a celebrated scholar in Tongzhou and the ideal husband in every woman's eyes. Unfortunately, not a single woman is willing to marry him now. His beautiful, delicate fiancée was snatched away and replaced with a wild girl from the mountains. He can only accept it in silence. After all, he can't even stand. But this girl seems very different from the others? In her previous life, Rong Bai died carrying her younger brother on her back as she blew herself up. Her greatest dream was to 0Votes28.5kRecs36.5kFans
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Li Hengqing is a famous scholar in Tongzhou and the ideal husband in the hearts of many women. Unfortunately, no woman is willing to marry him now. He had his beautiful fiancée stolen and was replaced by a wild girl from the mountains; he could only silently accept it, since he couldn't stand up for himself. However, this girl seems very different from other women? In his previous life, Rong Bai carried his younger brother and died by self-destruction. His most beautiful dream was to live in a world without ferocious beasts and superhumans. He never expected that he would actually end up in this world the moment he opened his eyes. But what about the younger brother? Thus, Rong Bai embarked on a life journey of eating well, dressing warmly, saving money, and searching for his younger brother. In the initial stage, let's team up with this man in front of us. The author's group for sake-themed books is 475521274. Welcome to join!
12 Peach Without Sorrow 桃无愁 Quiet Cliff静崖Fantasy Romance245k WordsCompleted Back then, I was nothing but a little peach blossom spirit. Ji Ye named me Wuchou, hoping I’d always be as carefree as I am now. But... the world changes with time, and nothing stays the same. 0Votes244Recs34Fans
13 The Phoenix Imprisoned by the Phoenix 凤囚凰 Heavenly Clothes, Wind Within天衣有风Ancient Romance809k WordsCompleted It was an age of tall hats and broad sashes, flowing robes and wide sleeves, and singing with abandon. A faint fragrance drifted through the air, mingling with the music of mountains and streams. The world was a chessboard. Who was the player moving the pieces? Though she had transmigrated as a princess, Chu Yu’s version of the role was unlike anything anyone had ever seen, and utterly astonishing. The completed novels Dragon Dragon Dragon and Lady Floating Fist, and the new no 2Votes281.1kRecs706.6kFans
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That was an era of tall hats and wide belts, long gowns and wide sleeves, and people singing their hearts out. A subtle fragrance wafts through the air, accompanied by the clear sounds of mountains and water. The world is a chessboard; who is the player manipulating the game? Although Chu Yu transmigrated into the body of a princess, this transformation was unprecedented and shocking. The completed novels are "Dragon Dragon Dragon" and "Lady's Fist". The new book "The Overlord" is currently being serialized.