
The Former Dynasty's Tyrant: He Took the Throne by Living Off Women
前朝暴君,他靠吃软饭登基
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 604k Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Historical & Ancient
- Updated
- 9mo ago
- English
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Looking for Ancient-Style Political Intrigue with a Smart Protagonist Who Plots on a Grand Scale
The protagonist should have their own faction. No System!!!
High-IQ Plots with Tightly Interwoven Twists, Any Genre
Stories About Power Struggles in Both the Martial World and the Imperial Court?
The protagonist should be decisive and ruthless. The antagonists should be intelligent, or there shouldn’t be any absolute villains. No female lead, and above all, no woman should turn the protagonist into an idiot.
Political Intrigue, Political Intrigue! Any Stories That Test Your Wits? Come and Put Me Through the Wringer ・᷄Ὢ・᷅
I've been a little arrogant lately and need someone to humble me. Come on, make me jealous!!!・᷅ὢ・᷄ Throw your IQ at me as hard as you can!!!(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
A Strategist Who Steps Into the Game Himself and Outmaneuvers Fate! Looking for Strategist Stories
Looking for High-Quality Historical Alternate Universe Stories with Wars, Rebellion, and Bringing Order to a Chaotic Era
The protagonist earns merit on the frontier and rises through the ranks step by step. He fights the northern nomadic tribes, then when the realm falls into chaos, he restores order.
Wuxia, Court Politics, Military, Scheming, and Great Writing
Novels like Sword Snow Stride and Hidden Beauty.
Stories Where Everyone Is Highly Intelligent, Both the Protagonists and Their Enemies
Whether they’re protagonists or enemies, they should all be highly intelligent. No idiots.
Recommend Historical Novels About Brilliant Strategists Who Shape the World
Hand over your historical novels about high-IQ masterminds plotting to conquer the world.
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!!!
Any Stories About Political Intrigue, Masterminds, and Biding One's Time?
Intrigue, Schemes, Political Maneuvering, High Intelligence, Master Plans, and Suspense
Any Novels Where a Scorned Live-In Son-in-Law Makes a Comeback? No Doormats, Please
A son-in-law’s rise to success.
Looking for Alternate-History Political Schemes Without Forced Idiocy or Garbage Writing
Any Novels with a Super Smart Protagonist Who's Brilliant at Plotting Against Others and Leaves Nothing to Chance?
Looking for Ancient Political Intrigue Novels with a Prince Protagonist Who Has His Own Faction
I want a novel that's clever but still offers a little wish fulfillment, like Nirvana in Fire.
Please Recommend a Fantasy Novel Where a Powerful Protagonist Is Reborn as a Live-In Son-in-Law
Please recommend a good book. Thanks, everyone!
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The premise is novel and captivating. The protagonist's transformation from a ruthless tyrant to a humiliated son-in-law is a stark contrast. During his period of seclusion, he conceals his true abilities, plotting and scheming, creating a tense and thrilling story. The descriptions of power struggles are intricately linked, and the clashes between the protagonist and various factions are gripping.
The story idea is good; I want to keep watching. Wow, after following this story for a month, I have to say a few words! This story is so addictive, it's enough to make you stay up all night to finish it. The premise of the male protagonist, Murong Jin, being reborn as a son-in-law after being an emperor is incredibly compelling!
This book is a rare find in terms of historical and cultural depth, and the writing style and cultural knowledge are quite profound. It's truly a rare find on Tomato Bookstore. It's so well-written! I checked yesterday and there was no rating yet, but today it's already at 8.1. I feel this book deserves at least a 9 on Tomato Bookstore!
The author's writing is superb! The plot is full of twists and turns, captivating and logically sound. A rare gem of a story. Highly recommended! This was my first time reading a male-oriented novel, and I was absolutely blown away. Every chapter was captivating, with no filler whatsoever! I had to rewind and reread it several times when my mind wandered 🤭 I admire the author's imagination and logic 👍 It's definitely a masterpiece!
It incorporates current popular elements and has a very appealing theme. The story unfolds from the very first chapter, with the plot gradually building and becoming increasingly engaging. Looking forward to more updates from the author! 👍 In my busy daily life, I absolutely must listen to this novel in my spare time—it's so incredibly captivating! The plot is rich, the characters are well-developed, and there are so many unexpected twists and turns! I love it so much! 👍
I started off dismissive, but then I got hooked and really enjoyed it. Wow, the subject matter is so fresh, the author's imagination is boundless, the plot is non-stop action, and the foreshadowing is brilliantly done. I've read many novels, but this is the only one that has left me with such a crazy desire to read more.
This book is excellent, especially because the logic is incredibly clear, and there are absolutely no flaws. The initial plot is slightly stiff, but it all serves as setup for later developments and is therefore acceptable. I highly recommend it to everyone!!
The plot is very interesting, and the writing style and pacing are great. I'm going to follow it!
Overall, it's well-written with a good structure. I really like the protagonist's tactful approach and ability to leverage his strengths. The pacing is also excellent; the author has handled it very well, avoiding any drawn-out or tedious plot developments. If you're interested, give it a try—you won't regret it!
The author's writing style is clean and concise, and the plot has a unique flavor, unlike the old-fashioned and predictable melodramatic storylines. The whole book is vivid and full of life, love and sorrow.