Stories that take place in an Ancient China (or similar) setting and do not include rebirth (where a character returns to their own body at... more>> an earlier point in time). For stories in this setting where that does happen, please see my Reborn in Ancient China list. However, stories from #10 on do include transmigration, while stories 1-9 do not. <<less

Looks promising, tbr

this list mostly contains novels that I enjoy and the common denominator in all these novels is tragedy and suffering like if that is something... more>> you don't like then don't proceed further <<less

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All 4+stars. Most I loved. Some I’d just recommend. Different strokes for different folks and all :)... more>>

Added a few xianxia and xuanhuan themed novels <<less

Brain gets scrambled pretty badly if you go for MTL novels but what can I say? Some novels are just worth the pain.... more>>

Here’s a selection of novels that haven’t been fully translated yet but this of you that for the sake of knowing the plot development (and when the antagonists will get their deserved face slapping) don’t mind a bit of pain.

Only BG, mostly historical, often revenge/rebirth sub-genre.

Please make sure you still support the original translator once new chapters are released. <<less

novels yet to read 

Im a very picky reader and these novels are one of my favs with great plot, character development, characterization with no s*upid ML or FL, accompanied with reasonable ability and way of thinking, and of course the plus points are its great cover, lol.... more>>

Mostly highly rated, >4.0

Hi, here's the continuation of the list because it already reached the maximum capacity of 100 stories. Check this out ey!!!

https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/84156/ <<less

A list for all the novels I've read or caught up with

My Favorite Chinese Historical  Novels which I've finished or I am currently reading part 2 >.< This list consists of both BL and Straight novels with... more>> a rating above 4.0~ <<less

It was tragic, but at least it had a good ending. I list books that have sad events, so long as there's a happy ending. Bittersweet endings are okay too. BG, BL... more>>

This list includes books I haven't read.

H.E= Happy ending

B.E.= Bad ending

O.E.= Open ending <<less

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Not a Ranking List. ... more>>

Just novels that I found interesting.

Mostly tragedy, but not limited to that. I like a tragedy for a good cry, not for a distressed cry. So mostly these novels aren't full of ab*se just to make you cry. You will cry because you feel for the characters. 

There are fluffs and diabetes here, but like I said, mostly tragedy. 

Please read the Genre and Tags of the novel before plunging yourself into this hellhole. 

My tendencies are to seek novels in which: the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in death>, the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in life>, the CP is supportive of each other, or the CP building is interesting.

Have a good cry reading these novels! <<less

Beautiful stories that have depth and sense of reality.... more>>

Comment below novels with beautiful moving plot.  <<less

Tragedies that leave an empty feeling after reading.... more>>

Some makes you cry your heart 
Some makes your feel sad
Some just leaves a void

Comment below, if you know such more novels  <<less

Awaiting novels for reading

A list of all the new shining stars of the genre.... more>>

PS: I'm an avid reader of HR novels but my initial list of favorites was getting too long so I simply divided it in 2. There's one list for the well-known classics & one for the upcoming shakers.  This here is obviously the latter. On that note, happy reading :)

Rating:   ❤️❤️❤️ To-die-for             ❤️❤️ Greatly entertaining                     ❤️ Enjoyable 

For more, my all times "Best historical novels" list is here: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/19039/ <<less

《B×G, B×B, & G×G 》
Are all included and set in order ^^... more>>

B×G = #1 - #58
B×B = #59 - #93
G×G = #94 - #99

•Arranged marriage is a type of marital union where the bride and groom are primarily selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly by family members such as the parents. In some cultures a professional matchmaker may be used to find a spouse for a young person.
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Well written CN novels with clever and inspiring characters that I've stumbled upon and will like to share...got a little bit of everything but bs ^_^ No order in terms of quality bc they're all GREAT (nothing below 4*)... more>>

LINK to part 2 since this list is filled up- https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/60592/

LINK to part 3: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/91952/ <<less

Mostly set in ancient China so expect politics, harem, face slapping, honorifics, you know the drill. Added some with a modern set up only if I can’t find anything that interests me as of the moment.... more>>

If completed via MTL, will rate MTL quality from 1-5. <<less

A list created for torturing myself through reading sad/tragic Chinese novels.

Romances I like that take place in the Emperor’s and Prince’s palaces

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✨Only the cream of the crop ✨ All the (mostly) historical novels which have proven to stand the test of time a.k.a survived  my endless nitpicking, fluctuating moods and multiple re-read. So yeah, pretty strong novels.... more>>

PS: The others novels I liked, but not enough to be featured here, are in my yearly "New Favorite Historical Romances" lists. <<less

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