Together, We Pledge Our Names on Mount Yan

The Civil Officials Write, but Never Mock the People; The Generals Wield Swords, but Never Slay the Innocent

Please recommend books like this.

Intrigue, Schemes, Political Maneuvering, High Intelligence, Master Plans, and Suspense

High-Quality Alternate-History Fiction

Court politics, the martial world, wuxia, political intrigue, romance...

After Reading Bound by Spring, Nothing Else Measures Up. Please Recommend Timeless Classics

Looking for books like "Bound by Spring's Passion". I'm out of books to read, so please recommend classics that hold up well.

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!!!

Looking for Stories About Young Emperors and Empresses

Looking for a story where the male and female leads support and trust each other, gradually rising to become emperor and empress, with both career ambitions and romance. I've been watching the Cang Xuan storyline in "Lost You Forever" lately, and it really makes me want to read about a young emperor and empress like that.

Top Picks for Historical Romance

Any recommendations for good historical romance novels, guys? I’ve been in a reading slump lately 🥹🥹

Please Recommend Angsty Historical Romance, the Kind That Takes a Whole Roll of Tissues

Please recommend historical romance angst stories, the kind that would take a whole roll of paper to soak up the tears, perfect for reading late at night. Hmm? 😎

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.

Any Stories With a Scheming, Calculating, Coolheaded Female Lead?

Any stories with a female lead who's skilled at political intrigue, extremely calculating, and calm and collected?

Alternate History, High-IQ Characters, Military Conflict, and Strategic Showdowns

The protagonist defeats opponents through high intelligence rather than mindlessly overpowering them.

Looking for Stories of the Martial World, Court Politics, Power Plays, and Alternate History

A traditional wuxia story about a powerful male lead with hidden forces who roams the martial world and falls into a love-hate relationship with the female lead.

Wuxia, Court Politics, Military, Scheming, and Great Writing

Novels like Sword Snow Stride and Hidden Beauty.

When the Nation Is in Peril, We Have No Choice but to Die for It

Loyal to the country, loyal to the people.

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!

Top-Tier Political Intrigue

Looking for books similar to "I Heard the Ruthless Regent Secretly Loved Me." Please recommend top-tier ancient-setting stories about a female protagonist and extreme political intrigue.

Preferably Historical Romance with Political Intrigue and Two Strong Leads, Modern Romance Is Fine Too

Both leads should put their own interests first. Ideally, their factions start out somewhat hostile, and they're both rather cold-hearted. The female lead should be one person in public and another in private, with a ruthless streak and plenty of different sides to her. I want a romance between evenly matched rivals who refuse to back down and keep flirting with each other. 😃😍

Everyone, Recommend Novels with Political Intrigue, the Martial World, Youthful Ambition, and an Ensemble Cast

Looking for books similar to She Enters the Academy Disguised as a Boy and Drives Countless Classmates Wild.

Pure Ancient Military Fiction, Alternate History, No Harem, No Fantasy

Preferably something centered on schemes and strategy. The longer, the better.

Any Sensible Alternate-History Novels? No Brain-Dead Plots, Just Solid Logic

I don’t want books about Chinese history. I want something made up.

I Want a Historical Romance Male Lead Who's a Dashing, Passionate Young Hero

Ahhh, I really love characters with that youthful, boyish vibe. A high ponytail and a red outfit, bold, unrestrained, and passionate. They can be innocent and they can flirt, too.

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.

Looking for a Smart, Rational Political Intrigue Novel

No dumbed-down characters, and no using political scheming as a cover for romance. I want a broader scope.

Ensemble Casts in Historical Romance!!!!

Looking for books like The Sick Tree Branch Blooms Again. Are there any historical ensemble stories? A romance plot is optional! I want to read about young people full of ambition and spirit! It would be even better if there were a bond like repaying great kindness with betrayal, and friends and mentors who would live and die for each other. Something similar to this book about Sang Nian (Ye Qiao and...