Novels set in ancient china with female leads, romance with no supernatural/fantasy elements other than transmigration

A list about normal, non-OP reincarnated/transmigrated females trying to survive in realistic, ancient society. (Feel free to recommend on what should go on to the list) ... more>>

- can or cannot be in Ancient Times

- OP as loose term, mostly meaning no superpowers and always winning/outsmarting everyone

- preferably with a slice of life atmosphere <<less

Those novels that grab your attention and make you want to read them over and over again!

Historical/xianxia/transmig that I actually liked... more>>

Stuff I haven't dropped yet or have read to completion or at least plan to finish reading. The good stuff. Mostly down to earth female protagonists (or love interests) you won't feel the need to strangle. Too much. 

Lots of strong women here, whether mentally or physically or... eventually haha. Some fluff, some serious, many both.

Mostly female MC, but might add some male MC stuff if it feels like it fits the theme of the list. 

No particular order.

Recs welcome: leave comment :) Or just to agree or disagree about my views on the novels. Discussion welcome :)  <<less

Novels set in ancient China (or resembling it), featuring female protagonists that I like for being strong in their own ways.

Thanks to COVID-19 I now go to Zoom University even though I paid a ridiculous amount of money for college. I am not complaining though,... more>> it's better than getting infected on campus. But now I have online classes... so more time to read some novels. And if you're like me then you are probably avoiding HW right now too. So enjoy some good reads...I spend to much time on this website... <<less

My reading list and rereading list for historical novel. Historical as in nobles, monarchs, and/or chinese dinasties.... more>>

This is part 2 and unsorted, for part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/3645/ <<less

Pristine's All-time Favorites.... more>>

Either the story is addictive to re-read (category A), has a satisfying end (category B), or both (category C).

There are stories with male protagonist, but many of them are stories with female protagonist.

Update: some books that haven't been categorized yet are mostly the recently added ones, but they are no less amazing than other stories listed earlier in this list. <<less

Transmigration in historical setting.... more>>

Unfinished novels. 

Finished novels on a different list <<less

Calm female protagonists

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/9169/?ft=yes... more>>

Honestly just a cluster of different stories that fall under this title that I enjoyed. I love humorous stories, so you will notice that is a theme. I also like mu*der mysteries, transmigration, some otome/villainess, and gaming genres. This is my first list, so it is fairly unorganized but I left comments on a few directly relating them to others. Note that some of these stories start out fairly serious and do not become fluffy or comedic till much later in the reading. Feel free to comment any recommendations you may have for me after seeing my preferences! It is greatly appreciated. 

During my free time, I’ll add scores between 1-5 on how worthwhile they are to read. 1) Only read if you’re bored to absolute tears; 2) it’s an okay read, some dissatisfying parts, not a priority at all; 3) Not particularly bad or good, just something to pass the time when you have a long trip (it won’t feel like an absolute waste of time or make you feel particularly dissatisfied after reading); 4) Good read that you should read; 5) Excellent/MUST read. If the score contains a .5, then it could go in either direction of the whole numbers it’s closest to. Keep in mind, none of the novels listed here are awful. Some are definitely better than others, but all of them have their own merits.  <<less

Novels with FL that have systems.

They are independent, loving, sensible and heroic. Some of them are outright hilarious. But they take decisions for themselves. 

And some ancient men aren't scum.... more>>

No tragedies ( atleast in present timeline),  no scum males, no dodderflower females, no r*pe by ML <<less

All time heartwarming favorites. My own version of the best translated novels, most are romance. No overly perfect leads and too unrealistic plots. Kinda in between ideals and reality. I'm going to list it down by grouping it with novels that they are similar with. ... more>>

Satisfaction, guaranteed. Happy binge reading!

READ HARUI'S STORIES ON WATTPAD!!! She likes writing novels like this. PLEASE SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!  <<less

This list consist of novel with MC marrying into royalty or aristocrat family or any rich family..

The stories about the beloved female charater as concubine/queen, with lower status.

Do follow my list or save these stories in your own list. Read them or you'll regret it.... more>>

Light-hearted, cute romance novels. 

Already in love with these unfinished novels, earnestly waiting for updates. Most of the novels with the MLs to die for. <<less

Here's my recommended list for historical-romance....what I'm highly like in these novels is that the FL is the beauty with brain, the honey-sweet bonding with... more>> FL and ML, they have child ( not all, but mostly and hopefully) and the story is not too abruptly ended ( but, not all are completed ) <<less

Just because it is cute and funny or has a standard plot, doesn't mean it has to be dimwitted or break your brain. Romance novels... more>> that aren't the brightest lightbulbs on the ceiling and you wouldn't want them any other way. <<less

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These are titles I am planning to read if I run out of reading material.

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These ancient Chinese historical stories not only have a satisfying romance (thus far), but they also include plots of politics and other deep topics (such as social commentary). Most* of these also have good/excellent translations and writing! Notes are included to highlight what I like (and don't exactly like) about each title. All of these have female protagonists. Most stories are either completely translated or have regular updates. List is more or less in order of what I like the most and find most fun to read, all the way down to ones that don't entice strong reactions for me but I like them enough to list them.... more>>

*There is at least one title on this list that I have dropped. I have noted it, but still left it as is I liked the first part of the novel well-enough to warrant a place on this list. There are at least two MTL'ed stories on this list as well. <<less

Novels i was reading but now the links are dead, or it hasn't been updated for months. They're not bad, so you could always read... more>> whats been translated if you can find it (the dead link ones). Also adding dropped novels.  <<less