Genre Reading List: Dreaming of Ancient Times 分类书单：古装迷梦

1 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.

5 君 The Lord Has Returned 君归矣 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance600k WordsOngoing This book began in May 2017 and was rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romance pairing, no female emperor, a huge cast, and many long-running clues and plot threads. It's an unconventional, eclectic fantasy with a high barrier to entry...and all kinds of potentially frustrating elements rolled into one book. Also, the book is set against the backdrop of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. The events and characters are all drawn from old records that Xiao Xian dug up. 25Votes705.6kRecs89.7kFans

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This book was started in May 2017 and rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romantic pairing, no female empress, a large number of characters, many foreshadowing elements and long plot lines, a mix of unconventional fantasy, and has a high reading threshold... It contains all sorts of flaws in one book. Secondly, this book is based on the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. The original texts of the events and figures were all dug up by Xiaoxian from old books. They are tragic and absurd. Those with poor tolerance should avoid reading this book. Finally, there are no clearly defined good guys or bad guys; everything is gray, including the female lead. The values ​​of the characters in the book are their own, not the author's, otherwise the author would be incoherent. P. S.: This book is already finalized. All suggestions for this book will be ignored by the author, Xian, and will be reserved for the next book. Finally, I love you all.

6 嫡 The Rebirth of Han Yuxi 嫡女重生记 June Haoxue六月浩雪Ancient Romance7.7M WordsCompleted At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely a decoration; in the end, she died in a sea of flames, leaving not even a trace of her remains. This was the story of Han Yuxi's previous life. Reborn into a new life, Han Yuxi worked hard to improve herself, wishing only never again to be a foil or a pretty vase. Then she would find an ideal husband and live a life of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. She married a man burdened by a blood feud, and Han Y 0Votes135.2kRecs72.3kFans

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At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely a decoration; and in the end, she perished in a fire, her remains never found. This was a true reflection of Han Yuxi's past life. Having been given a second chance at life, Han Yuxi strives for success, hoping to no longer be a mere supporting character or decorative vase, and to find her ideal husband so she can live a peaceful and prosperous life. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. She married a man burdened with a blood feud, and Han Yuxi's life began to change dramatically. However, her new life was full of twists and turns, but after hardship came happiness. The novels completed in June are: "Rebirth of Wen Wan" and "Noble Family".

7 侯 The Marquis's Daughter's Life in Showbiz 侯府小姐的娱乐圈生涯 Playing Sword, Listening to Zen弹剑听禅Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The young lady of the marquis’s household has a strange experience: whenever she falls asleep, she becomes an ordinary girl in the modern world. A System that calls itself “Raising an Entertainment Industry Superstar” falls from the sky and lands on Lin Baiyu. From then on, the young lady of the marquis’s household sets out to hone her acting skills… In the modern world, Miss Lin has just played a delicate, innocent heroine. In the ancient world, when her sisters in the household make things dif 0Votes405.5kRecs78.1kFans

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The young lady of the Marquis's mansion has a strange encounter; while sleeping, she becomes an ordinary girl in the modern world. A system claiming to "cultivate entertainment industry masters" suddenly appeared out of nowhere and landed on Lin Baiyu. From then on, the young lady of the Marquis's mansion embarked on a path of honing her acting skills... In modern society, Ms. Lin has just played a naive and innocent role. In ancient society, facing the (diāonán, meaning difficult or challenging situations) of the sisters in the household, she embodies the innocent and naive character... In modern society, Ms. Lin has just played a chivalrous woman. In ancient society, facing robbers who had been bribed, Miss Lin drew... A sickle? In modern times, Lin Baiyu has become the well-deserved Best Actress; Miss Lin from ancient times also reached the pinnacle of her life!

8 锦 The Brocade Screen Chronicles 锦屏记 Ruoyan弱颜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Born into a scholarly family, she still has to make a living with her own two hands. She plans for every eventuality, yet cannot escape the fate of being a pawn. A twist of fate brings her what people call a good match, but one mystery after another soon comes to light. By the window, she embroiders a brocade screen and quietly watches the many sides of life. With deft hands, she adds vivid colors to a life as dramatic as a play. Keywords: family life, light domestic scheming, farming, romance 0Votes93.3kRecs179.6kFans

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A woman from a scholarly family, yet she had to earn a living with just her own two hands. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't escape the fate of being a pawn. By a twist of fate, people said she would meet a good match, but a series of mysteries followed. Standing by the window, embroidered with brocade, I idly observe the myriad aspects of life. With delicate hands, she wields vibrant colors, painting a life as dramatic as a play. Keywords: everyday family life, light domestic drama, farming theme, romance

9 瓜 The Melon Fields and the Li Family 瓜田李夏 Ruoyan弱颜Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The orphan Xia Zhi transmigrates. Her father: a scholar... henpecked by his wife (someone should take away his medicine). Her mother: beautiful and capable... favors sons over daughters and constantly helps her own family (beyond help). Xia Zhi: I'm not marrying an idiot! 0Votes343.1kRecs90.9kFans

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Xia Zhi, an orphan, time-traveled. Father: The scholar... Is henpecked (he can't stop taking his medication). Mother: Beautiful and capable... Prefers sons to daughters and favors her own family (Why give up treatment?) Summer Solstice: I won't marry a fool!

10 长 The Eldest Daughter 长嫡 Wan'erwr莞尔wrAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The Xie family is scheming to claim the Fu family's century-old fortune. Marquis Fu is scheming for power and a bright future. In her dreams, she is a discarded pawn, sacrificed in their power game. Her mother takes her own life by jumping into a well, and she is hastily married off to the Lu family's impoverished son, a man renowned throughout the land. Yet she dies young, in the prime of her life. When she opens her eyes, she lets out a cold laugh. You'd all better repent! 1Votes844.4kRecs529.3kFans

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What Xie was plotting was the Fu family's century-long fortune. Lord Fu is after power and a promising future. In her dream, she was a useless pawn who lost the game. Her mother committed suicide, and she was hastily married off to a famous but poor young man from the Lu family. However, she died young in the prime of her life. When she opened her eyes and woke up, she sneered, "You all should repent!"

12 古 An Ancient-Era Guide to Turning the Tables 古代逆袭攻略 Tuanzi123团子123Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Ye Shizhou transmigrated. It was only a hoe's length from being an SSS-rank psychic star warrior to becoming a soft, helpless girl in Lin'an Village. Her father has been away at war for three years, her mother is her stepmother, and her older brother is a lazy thief who steals chickens and dogs. No problem. When a little brat misbehaves, they usually need a good beating! Her younger siblings are still little and get looked down on. No problem, let Big Sis handle it! This carefree tough girl gall 0Votes225kRecs117.6kFans

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Ye Shizhou put it on. From a 3S-level mental power interstellar war god to a pushover in Lin'an Village, it's just a matter of a hoe. My father hasn't returned from the battlefield for three years, my mother is a stepmother, and my older brother is lazy, good-for-nothing, and a petty thief. No problem! Disobedient kids usually deserve a beating! My younger siblings are young and disliked. No problem! Let me handle them!! A carefree, tomboyish woman gallops wildly down the path of schizophrenia. Before she knows it, she's become a leader among women.

13 妻 A Wife Worth Her Weight in Gold 妻华 Ye Huimei夜惠美Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Reborn, she no longer bears the burdens and responsibilities imposed by her family. Instead, she fully embraces the carefree life of a wealthy country landowner. But fate has other plans, and she faces several problems: 1. In three years, the greatest top scholar in history will stand at her doorstep, declaring that he’ll prove those who look down on the poor wrong. 2. Liu Sanlang, whose leg she broke, will grow up to be the seemingly refined but actually ruthless heir to the Prince of Wei. 3. T 0Votes191.8kRecs104.3kFans

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Reborn, she no longer carries the burden of her family's mission and responsibilities, and fully enjoys the carefree life of a wealthy countrywoman. However, fate played a cruel trick on her, and she faced the following problems: Three years later, six of the most outstanding scholars in history were writing "Don't underestimate a young man's potential" at her doorstep. 2. Liu Sanlang, whose leg she broke, will one day become the outwardly dignified and upright but inwardly ruthless Prince Wei. 3. Five years later, the sickly man she had confined to the inner quarters and subjected to all sorts of harsh treatment became the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a figure who shook the court and the country. 4. Endless melodramatic events kept happening to her. The female protagonist said, "There is no problem in the world that cannot be solved. If it doesn't work the first time, try the second." The male protagonist said, "Competing for my wife's affections with her fans every day is exhausting." Female lead: "You're pleading for that scumbag?" Male lead: "I feel sorry for your hand hurting." Summary: A female protagonist with off-the-charts combat skills and high EQ and IQ vs. A seemingly two-faced, cunning, and doting husband.

14 平 The Ordinary Days of a Qing Dynasty Transmigrator 平凡的清穿日子 LoevaAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted This is a world that has already been visited by many famous transmigration predecessors. Beneath the brilliance of the eleventh male lead, the Powerful Court Minister, and the Qing-transmigrated heroine, the capital's pearl, the Earl's Third Young Lady cautiously chose to merge into the entire era... This novel is dedicated to all the classics of transmigration! 0Votes809.5kRecs1.1MFans

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This is a world visited by many famous time-traveling predecessors. Amidst the brilliance of 11 powerful male officials and a Qing Dynasty woman from the "Pearl of the Capital," the third young lady of an earl's family cautiously chooses to integrate into the era… This article is dedicated to all those who have traveled through classic works!

15 秦 Spring at the Qin House 秦楼春 LoevaAncient Romance4.5M WordsCompleted Her grandparents are old, her parents are both dead, and her uncle and aunt are cruel. Faced with this melodramatic, miserable life, Qin Hanzhen, who transmigrated here, can only try her best to make her life a little better. If she has no opportunities, she'll make them herself. Clothing, food, shelter, travel... and men and marriage, too. But... She's starting to think she may have tried a little too hard... 0Votes597.4kRecs98.2kFans

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Grandparents are old, parents are deceased, uncles and aunts are mean-spirited. Faced with this melodramatic and tragic life The only thing Qin Hanzhen, who had traveled through time, could do It's about trying to make your life a little better. If there are no conditions, create them. Clothing, food, shelter, transportation... And men and marriage but She realized she might have been trying a little too hard...

17 重 Reborn in the Pocket Dimension 重生空间守则 Cambrian Era寒武记Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted An ancient reborn woman with a spatial treasure faces a modern transmigrator with one In her previous life, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of a three-dynasty Grand Secretary and the first wife of Chu Huajin, Marquis of Ningyuan. She had a son and a daughter. As she lay bedridden with illness, a strange twist of fate drew her soul into the spatial treasure of her transmigrated half-sister. Two years later, she was reborn as He Ningxin, the legitimate daughter of Hanlin Academician He Sip 0Votes126.4kRecs115kFans

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Ancient Reborn Space Woman vs. Modern Transmigrated Space Woman In her previous life, she was the eldest daughter of three prime ministers and the first wife of Marquis Ningyuan, Chu Huajin. She had a son and a daughter. While she was bedridden with illness, by a twist of fate, her soul was absorbed into the spatial magic treasure of her half-sister who had transmigrated. Two years later, she was reborn as He Ningxin, the legitimate daughter of Hanlin scholar He Siping, awaiting marriage. She discovered she also possessed a spatial magic weapon and had a fiancé, Jian Feiyang, a powerful general known as "Living Yama." Meanwhile, her transmigrated half-sister had become her "ex-husband's" second wife, elegant, generous, gentle, and kind—praised by all. Her past self, however, had become the ungrateful and cruel "first wife"! She gave a cold laugh: "Are you trying to bully people because you can't speak properly?!" Watch as she turns the red pavilion, lowers the embroidered curtains, and with a gentle wave of her fair hand, tears off the hypocritical veil of that "perfect couple," protects her two children from her past life, and creates a beautiful and harmonious marriage in this life! It's not only time-traveling women who can thrive; local women can also make a name for themselves! Please come and check out the nourishing trilogy of "Smoke and Water Cold"—"Smoke and Water Cold", "Rebirth Space Rules", and "Walking Together" O(∩_∩)O

18 步 Pride at Every Step 步步骄 Xi Muzi西木子Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted In her past life, her fiancé forced her to become his concubine, so she set fire to everything. In this life, she breaks off the engagement and cuts ties first, steering fate away from its original course. In a nutshell: a warlord in troubled times versus a noblewoman reborn, on the road to a forced marriage! 0Votes62.8kRecs36.9kFans

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In her past life, she was forced by her fiancé to become his concubine, and she burned everything in a fire. In this life, she took the initiative to annul the engagement and sever ties, causing her fate to deviate from its original trajectory. In short: A warlord in a chaotic world vs. A reborn noblewoman's forced marriage!

19 贤 A True Record of Nurturing Worthy Ministers 贤臣养成实录 Wild Zen Fox野禅狐Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The story of a modern girl who transmigrates into the past as the son of an official family, and strives to cultivate herself, manage her family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. [Female-to-male transmigration, no BL. Read it or don’t, but don’t attack the author.] 0Votes76.8kRecs50.2kFans

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The story of a modern girl who transmigrates into the body of a son of an ancient official and strives to cultivate herself, manage her family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. [Female transmigration into male, no homosexuality. Take it or leave it, no personal attacks on the author]

21 美 The Beauty and the Fortune-Teller 美人神棍 Dong Wuyuan董无渊Ancient Romance586k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and suffered terribly. Will starting over make her noble, clever, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng tilted her head toward the heavens. She had no idea why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable had given a weakling like her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals, morals, and absolutely no bottom line was unstoppable! 0Votes187.6kRecs72.5kFans

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In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and her life was filled with unbearable suffering. If I could start over, would I become noble, intelligent, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng looked up at the sky, wondering why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable would give such a weakling as her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals and morality but no bottom line was destined to be unstoppable!

22 重 Reborn as a Little Landlord 重生小地主 Ruoyan弱颜Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the hit drama Farming Life] She wants to protect her loved ones from being bullied again, help her family work hard and prosper together, and live a cheerful, happy, comfortably well-off life! Book group 18162717 (full). Two more groups have opened. Group name: Reborn Little Landlord, group number 37443900. All readers are welcome to join. To get in, use the name of any character from any of Ruoyan's works as your password. Group name: Reborn Little Landlord 2, group n 0Votes674.2kRecs908.9kFans

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[The original novel of the hit TV series "Tian Geng Ji"] She wants to protect her family from being bullied again, so that her family can work hard and become rich, and live a happy and prosperous life! The book club group 18162717 is full. Two other groups have been created. The group name is "Reborn Little Landlord" and the group number is 37443900. All book lovers are welcome to join. The password is the name of any character in any of Ruoyan's works. The group name is "Reborn Little Landlord 2," and the group number is 283743844. It's a VIP group; please verify your account and fan points before joining. O(∩_∩)O~

23 炮 The Cannon Fodder Strategy 炮灰攻略 Wan'erwr莞尔wrAncient Romance4.4M WordsCompleted After dying unexpectedly, Baihe gets a chance to survive. To keep things as they are, she has no choice but to transmigrate into all kinds of plot-driven stories and complete missions. New book: Chang Di The Xie family schemes for a century of good fortune for the Fu family. Marquis Fu schemes for power and a promising future. In her dreams, she is a discarded pawn, sacrificed in a contest of wits. Her mother throws herself into a well and dies, while she is hurriedly married off to the Lu famil 1Votes1.2MRecs357.9kFans

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After an unexpected death, Lily was given a chance to survive. In order to maintain the status quo, she had to travel through various storylines to complete tasks. New Book: The Eldest Son What Xie was plotting was the Fu family's century-long fortune. Lord Fu is after power and a promising future. In her dream, she was a useless piece in a game of chess, her mother committed suicide, and she was hastily married off to a famous but poor young man from the Lu family, only to die young in the prime of her life. When she opened her eyes and woke up, she sneered, "You all should repent!"

25 穿 Transmigrating to Raise Children Is No Easy Task 穿越之养儿不易 Lonely Clear Spring寂寞的清泉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted With a clear spring at her side, making a fortune is easy, but raising a child is another story. See how Jiang Youmei becomes both father and mother, leading her son out of poverty and toward a brighter future. 0Votes71.5kRecs68kFans

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Having a spring of water with you is good for making a fortune, but raising children is not easy. Watch how Jiang Youmei takes on the roles of both father and mother, leading her son out of poverty and towards a brighter future.

27 农 Fortunate Beautiful Farm Girl 农娇有福 Lonely Clear Spring寂寞的清泉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Qing Quan's new book, The Farmer's Beloved Daughter, is now online. Please show it lots of support!] When she opens her eyes again, she has become Chen Afu, a foolish girl in ancient times. Gazing at the hero, who stands high above her like a god, Chen Afu wipes the silly drool from the corner of her mouth. In this life, she won't reach too high. In this life, she won't chase impossible dreams... But in this life, she's a little slow, stunningly beautiful, poor yet lucky, and blessed with more 3Votes139.1kRecs90.9kFans

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Qingquan's new book, "The Pampered Daughter of a Farming Family," has been uploaded. Please support it! When she opened her eyes again, she had become Chen Afu, an ancient woman obsessed with love. Gazing at the hero, who seemed as high and mighty as a god, Chen Afu wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth. In this life, he wouldn't aim too high; in this life, he wouldn't be unrealistic… However, in this life, she is foolish but beautiful, poor but lucky, and has more blessings than she can use.