What are some ancient Chinese novels that are classic, engaging and well-written?

Classic, engaging and well-written ancient Chinese novels include "The Biography of Empress Xu of the Ming Dynasty", "Jin Pingmei", and "Chef Fang Carrying a Pot in the Flower Room/Chef Fang".

1. "The Ming Dynasty·The Biography of Xu Hou" (Author: Mu Lanzhou):

Recommendation level: 4.5 stars

Features: ancient sayings, female doctors , the eldest daughter, the triple identity of the heroine, Zhu Di, investigating the case.

Number of words: 1,029,535 words

Mu Lanzhou’s book writing style and story are still very reliable, but the length is relatively long. This article tells the story of Xu Feng (Xu Miaoyi) and Zhu Di, the eldest daughter of Xu Da in the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The family of Xu Miaoyi's maternal grandfather was hanged in the ancestral hall for the crime of collaborating with the enemy and conspiring to rebel. Xu Miaoyi returned home with her mother, but was ambushed on the road. Her mother committed suicide, and seven-year-old Xu Miaoyi lived among the people.

The writing style is very reliable, both the dialogue and the description of the characters are very vivid and attractive, and the development of the plot is also exciting with ups and downs. It is an ancient novel worth reading.

2. "Today's Pingmei" (Author: Mu Lanzhou):

Recommendation level: 4.5 stars

Features: ancient fiction, strong woman, empress ,antique.

Number of words: 1,574,794 words

Starting from a naughty child, it has a farming style. The first long section focuses on the Shen family, especially the growth of the naughty child. In the book, the parents were short-sighted, and I almost thought it was a novel about a family fight. But when I looked back slowly, I realized that the author had a far-reaching plan. Three women, each surrendered and struggled in their destiny. The naughty child when she was a child eventually became a generation of empresses and rose to the top of the world. , is simply the Ming Dynasty version of Wu Zetian.

The title of the book is actually the combined names of the three female protagonists, Shen Jinzhu, Lin Ping'er, and Emei. It is not a pornographic novel like "Jin Ping Mei", but the book describes the fate and struggles of ancient women. , the main heroine article, the empress of the world. The author has a strong ability in planning the layout of the article, and his writing style is also very good. The legendary stories he tells are really exciting. If there is anything wrong with this article, it is that it is too long, too long!

3. "Chef Fang/Chef Fang" (Author: Er Ya):

Recommended rating: 4.1 stars

Features: Ancient proverbs, delicious food, warmth, and suspense.

Word count: 311,360 words

I only found out about this book after watching the TV series. If you like food suspense and ancient sayings, you can give it a try. Er Ya's story-telling ability is still very good. In this article, the heroine uses delicious food to train the bully husband, and it is accompanied by an unsolved case. The story is very attractive. In the end, the bully of course changes his ways. The best couple is the one who goes through hardships together and lives a happy life.

A woman’s marriage is her second reincarnation, and a man’s marriage is a choice for the future. If you choose the right woman, your life will have a completely different look.