Li Yue Dances in Rainbow Silks

Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!

Traditional historical fiction. No System, no transmigration, and no plagiarizing ancient poetry!

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Looking for books similar to *Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk*. Let's encourage each other! There are so many books on Tomato Novel. Keep going. If writing is your passion, drop this one and start over. If it's how you make a living, keep at it.

Any Stories About a Female Lead Who Masters Power Plays, Schemes, and Gets Along With Everyone?

I want a story focused on court or jianghu power struggles. The protagonist should be thoughtful, able to get along with everyone, socially savvy, and good with words.

In a Reading Slump With High Standards, Preferably Ancient Romance, Thank You 😊

I have high standards and don't like melodramatic plots. I'm looking for an ancient-era romance. Please avoid the trope where the male lead chases his wife after losing her.

A True Heiress From an Aristocratic Family: Proper, Polished, Scheming, and Not a Doormat

Looking for Historical Romance With an Incredibly Intelligent Heroine and Unmatched Cunning

A male lead or no male lead, either is fine.

Pure Court Politics and Scheming: No Rebirth, Transmigration, or Cross-Dressing, Just Brains and Strategy

Looking for something with highly intelligent characters.

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

Historical Romance: Every Noble Family's Legitimate Daughter Should Have Her Proper Pride

No more than 200 chapters. The noble daughters from great families may have conflicts, but they all have the right principles. They unite when it comes to the country. The female lead is gentle and soft-spoken, a proper young lady. The male lead is refined and courteous.

Political Intrigue and a Big-Picture Female Lead!!!

I want a female-led story with a grand scope. A male lead is fine, too. Please, I’ve run out of books to read. It needs to be well written!

Looking for High-Quality Novels with Great Writing That Keep You Hooked

Looking for high-quality novels with great writing that get more and more addictive as you read.

A Woman's Quest for Power

Looking for a female-led political intrigue novel like *The Chaotic Era’s Female Warlord*, where she vies for supremacy amid the chaos.

Any Historical Romance with a Brilliant, Strategic, Strong Female Lead?

A little funny, but definitely well-written, like novels such as Imperial Exams and the Strongest Female Chief Councillor, or Blossoms in Adversity.

Ancient-Era Stories With a Brilliant Strategist, Political Intrigue, Mind Games, and Power-Building

Seeking High-Quality Historical Romance, No Transmigration, Rebirth, or System

I like food, palace intrigue, the imperial examinations, political schemes, and crime-solving. On Tomato, I’ve read The Strongest Female Grand Secretary Rises Against the Odds; for palace intrigue, Zhaohua Weiyang, Palace Willows, and Deep Palace Strategy: The Tale of Qingzhi; for food, Chang’an Snack Shop (I can’t remember if it was on Tomato).

Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝

Looking for novels with a protagonist who’s almost supernaturally clever and skilled at political maneuvering. A System or not is fine, and a female lead or not is fine, but I don’t like protagonists who think with their pants. I’m begging you, great masters!!!

Scheming Powerful Minister, Historical Romance

The male lead is a powerful minister who is both sly and ambitious, while the female lead is not foolish.

A Powerful Female Lead Playing the World as Her Game Board and Its People as Her Pieces, or an Assassin With a Secret Identity

Looking for Clear-Headed Adult Stories Where the Leads Are Smart and Don’t Let Romance Cloud Their Judgment

A Powerful Female Lead in a Chaotic Age of Political Intrigue and Conquest

Looking for High-IQ Political Intrigue

Both the male and female leads are intelligent and strategic, while the supporting characters are loyal and warmhearted.

High-IQ Novels About Scheming and Conquering the World, with No Forcefully Idiotic Side Characters

Something like The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort or Legend of Ling Tian, with schemes to conquer the world.

A Cool, Powerful Female Lead in an Ancient-Style Setting, Ruthless and Decisive, Controlling Everything

A powerful female lead whose intelligence and combat ability are both off the charts. She is skilled at keeping control of the entire situation, dominant, set in an ancient-style world, and of noble status. Anyone foolish enough to provoke her will end up wishing they were dead.

Political Scheming, Mutual Mind Games, Everyone Is Sharp, With No Absolute Good or Evil, Only Different Loyalties

Looking for books like She Was Reborn as a Treacherous Minister's Daughter, and Played the Role to Perfection. I really want a spirited, heroic female lead, like an ancient female general. The male lead shouldn't become lovesick the moment he meets her, and the supporting characters shouldn't be dumbed down. Everyone should have their own personality. Don't make all the glory...