A Commoner's Son Schemes for Power

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!!!

Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels

I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

Legitimate and Illegitimate Children Can Live in Peace: A Family Is Built Through Everyone’s Efforts

Looking for books similar to *Who Says a Concubine-Born Daughter Has to Fight for Power in the Inner Quarters? The Whole Family Spoils Her Rotten (Hairpin Flower Yellow).* I’d prefer an ensemble cast where everyone gets a chance to shine. A garden full of flowers is the most beautiful.

Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists

Become my pawn once again. I will win this game, even if the gods themselves stand in my way. I will beat them by half a move.

Begging for a High-Quality, Intelligent Novel, Preferably Fantasy

The Male Lead Is a Prince or Imperial Prince, Powerful but Hiding His Strength

The kind where the protagonist acts weak to hide their strength!

Princes, Heirs, Behind-the-Scenes Manipulation, and Political Scheming

Please Recommend High-Quality Political Intrigue

I'm looking for books like *The Jin Army Besieges the City: Reborn as Emperor Qinzong of Song*. The male lead can transmigrate into the past as an official or an emperor, or rise up from the bottom through the imperial exams. I'm open to anything, but I'd like genuine political intrigue and an accurate historical setting. Something like *Sword Snow Stride* or *Celebrating the New Year*.

Give Me Some High-Quality Historical Fiction

No particular requirements. As long as it’s satisfying to read, I’m good.

Novels with a Protagonist Who Works for the Imperial Court, Like a Brocade Guard or Demon-Suppression Bureau Officer. No Romance

Absolutely no female lead and no romantic ambiguity. No double standards. I want a protagonist who kills men and women alike.

Male Lead Is a Thunder-Spirit-Ro Ot Sword Cultivator

Traditional cultivation.

Any Stories About a Concubine’s Son Striving to Get Ahead?

I've read plenty of stories about low-born daughters. Are there any about low-born sons, or children who aren't favored, scheming to carve out a future for themselves? Completed stories are fine, with or without romance.

Any Wish-Fulfillment Stories Where the Characters Aren't Idiots?

Looking for books similar to She Broke Up After Getting a Job, So I Became a Leader’s Secretary. I want a satisfying read, but not one that’s mindless. Mindless wish fulfillment is just plain stupid. So many hyped-up books make me feel like my IQ is dropping.

Recommend Some Books! Completed Ones, Please!

I'm in a reading slump lately and can't get into anything. Please recommend something!