Translated novel not on NU 

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The Butcher’s Mighty Wife of the Chief Minister  (original title: 首輔的屠戶悍妻) by 风过水无痕

Completed c185 (Asianovel 1-182, rest mtl)

This one is quite entertaining. The FL’s shameless antics are so refreshing. Also the chemistry between the main leads is so good. Execution is exemplary for most of the novel (slows around last 20 or so chapters). Their love life is quite spicy for a CN novel. Definitely worth reading. Exceeds expectations. 

Translated Novel not on NU

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The Second Wife by 枝呦九

C105 completed on Asianovel 

A novel that starts quite typically but soon rears it’s true nature, which is staunchly unconventional, in a good way of course. Most of it is about loving yourself and finding your own path in life. It highlights trivial problems and setbacks quite well. Also women supporting other women. Would recommend. 

Translated Novel Not on NU

Daily life of the Main Lady / Daily Life of the Mistress

C499 completed on Asianovel (fully translated)

Original Novel Rec

RUYI by harui30

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Completed c133 on Wattpad

Genre: Historical/Romance/Josei/Mature

A deeply emotional historical romance set in Ancient China that takes you through a slow burn of complex relationships. While it doesn’t offer a picture-perfect romance, the flawed but compelling characters make for an unforgettable read. It’s brilliantly written with a level of depth that draws you in and holds you tight. 

Though the relationship isn’t ideal or healthy, the story feels real, raw, and undeniably heartfelt. With over 20 million reads, it’s far from a hidden gem—more like a well-known treasure in the vast sea of Wattpad stories. Wattpad has its more than its fair share of poor stories (an understatement), but RUYI proves there’s still hope for real literary gems on the platform.

Translated Novel not on NU

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Marrying the Eldest Brother of My Deceased Husband After Rebirth by 藤鹿山

重生后嫁给亡夫他大哥 (original title)

Completed c115 (till c107 on Asianovel, rest mtl)

I loved this one. It’s a forbidden romance trope executed impeccably with high emotional stakes grounded in social tension. Not only that, it’s a slow-burn romance that respects the internal logic of the world. It’s a love story that challenges—not ignores—cultural morality. The ML is reserved and his restraint is heartbreakingly honest. The FL has this quiet power, seemingly weak but not meek. The relationship isn’t rushed or justified away with tropes. Every small moment—a glance, a subtle act of care, a boundary pushed—feels like a thread unraveling in a tightly bound life. The romance becomes a slow, smouldering war between desire and duty—intimate, layered, and deeply human.

The novel respects the era’s constraints—rituals, hierarchy, public reputation. Yet the characters feel modern in emotional intelligence: they reflect, hesitate, question themselves, and grow. The author takes a deeply repressive, rule-bound historical world and injects it with high emotional stakes, psychological complexity, and taboo-breaking intimacy. It’s not without flaws, and towards the end it drags a little, but overall it’s quite a treat to read. 

Translated Novel Not on NU

# Politeness Like Ice by 宁寗

C86 completed On Asianovel

Angsty, misunderstood trope. Not bad. Probably what they call chasing wife crematorium trope? Flawed but readable and enjoyable enough. 

Translated Novel not on NU

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The Daily Life of Farming in Time-Travel to Qing Dynasty by 迷途未返

C155 completed on Asianovel

A cute, slice-of-life farming life of the Fifth Prince’s Consort during Kangxi reign. Fun to read. The ML is such a green flag and MC’s personality is lively. Would definitely recommend. I think I have a soft spot for this era.