Political Intrigue, Political Intrigue! Any Stories That Test Your Wits? Come and Put Me Through the Wringer ･᷄Ὢ･᷅ 权谋权谋，拼智商的有木有，快来虐我･᷄ὢ･᷅

1. 451 侧 The Side Consort Arrives, Joining the Crown Prince in Rebellion, War, and the Rise to Emperor and Empress 侧妃驾到，携太子造反出征成帝后 Za Qi杂柒Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted My first book wasn’t very well written. [Harem intrigue + political scheming + two powerful leads + revenge] He is Xiao Junze, a warm and gentle yet calculating Crown Prince with a devoted heart. She is Lin Qingyue, a cool-headed, clever side consort who has no desire to enter the palace. He says, “Qingyue, I’m afraid you’ll destroy the obsession I’ve held onto for ten years.” She says, “Junze, I’m willing to build a golden age with you.” As dangers close in at court, their feelings for each oth 31Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Strong women, strong men, rigorous logic, double conspiracy! The score is a bit low just now, but it looks good!!

2. 452 汉 Chronicles of the Han Dynasty’s Last Empress 汉末女帝纪事录 A Reed Knows White一苇知白Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Content warning: If you don’t accept a female lead in a one-on-one romance who has children, please don’t click. [Strong female lead + political intrigue + contest for supremacy + nation-building + one-on-one romance] At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the land is in turmoil. A flash flood sends the soul of Liu Zhen, a modern teacher, a thousand years into the past, where she possesses the frail, sickly Liu Zhen, the Han Emperor Ling’s second daughter, who died young. At the brink of death, 1.8kReads8.2Score337Shelves

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   You can read this one, it's not bad

3. 453 非 Neither Wolf nor Blood 非狼非血 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪36k WordsCompleted Neither Wolf nor Blood 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 454 穿 I Transmigrated into a Disgraced Crown Prince 穿越成了废太子 The Yellow River Sets Beneath a Round Sun黄河落日圆Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a disgraced crown prince, I wanted to stay out of every power struggle, marry a wife, and live peacefully by the sea, with spring flowers blooming. But with wolves circling and trouble coming one after another, I’ll raise an umbrella for Daliang and shield the world! 8kReads8.6Score608Shelves
5. 455 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.8kReads8.5Score185Shelves

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   No system, no cheats, two naked guys traveling through time. He used leaves to cover his shame and was stung by chili peppers. It all depends on personal hard work, battle of wits and courage, and victory depends entirely on plot. Humorous and funny, IQ is absolutely online, and strives to be true. The author is an investment guru, and he talks about a lot of financing, projects, negotiations, and stock market techniques and banker routines.

6. 456 榕 Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 榕树下随笔四篇 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪8k WordsCompleted Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 72Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 457 大 A Qin Dynasty Clerk: One Labor Edict, One Gamble for Survival 大秦小吏：一纸徭役令，赌命换生路 Lin Xin临杺Historical28k WordsCompleted A Qin Dynasty Clerk: One Labor Draft Edict, A Life-or-Death Gamble for a Way Out 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A short story about the realism of the ancient bottom 📜 An ordinary clerk in the late Qin Dynasty was immediately doomed when a corvee order was smashed down. The superiors clearly know that the job cannot be completed, but they forcefully assign it to the people, waiting for the low-level people to act as scapegoats. There are no golden fingers, no hot-blooded counterattack cheats, just a desperate game of suffocation. The writing style is cold and realistic, blocking the road every step of the way, hoping to be crushed as soon as it appears. Book lovers who prefer micro-history and reality-oriented novels should not miss this book.

8. 458 虞 Legends of Yutang 虞唐传奇 Third Uncle Li of the Northern Melon Fields北地瓜田李家三叔Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted I have a particular fondness for court intrigue and power struggles in ancient settings, as well as cultivation fantasy novels. So I decided to use a cultivation fantasy backdrop to tell a story of political maneuvering and power struggles within the court of a dynasty. If you enjoy cultivation fantasy, you can enjoy the fantasy story. If you like dark, calculating political intrigue, you'll find characters to your taste here. This is my first time writing a work like this, and I'm lacking in ex 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A novel that brings together fantasy martial arts and power plotting in the temple.

9. 459 枭 The Vassal Minister 枭臣 That Rain, That Meal那段雨那顿饭Historical103k WordsCompleted Yang Ao, fluent in eight languages, unexpectedly finds himself reborn in the body of a lowly soldier. Seeing the people before him cruelly persecuted and the court officials kneeling on the ground, fawning over foreign powers, Yang Ao, a patriotic young man, is overcome with sorrow. So he decides to be the moth that flies into the flames, and begins a brand-new life. 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical struggle for hegemony. The protagonist relies on modern wisdom to rise from the bottom and finally controls the court. The book involves many elements such as local separatism, military power, internal affairs and business, and comprehensively shows the protagonist's power game in a complex situation.

10. 460 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book that requires careful reading, with lots of foreshadowing and full of details. Looking at the back, you will find that all the inconspicuous dialogues and plots in the front are tightened like ropes, converging into a huge reversal that will give you goosebumps.

11. 461 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The four poisonous warriors appeared to help. The hidden dragon lies in the abyss, and the eight sons seize the throne. The winner becomes the emperor, the loser dies. There are Xiongnu in the north and various kingdoms in the west. The Three Kingdoms stood in a tripartite state and unified the world. This book is an imaginary account of history. The whole book is decisive in killing, profound in power, and does not use wisdom. Let you know how a disabled prince seizes the throne and becomes the wise ruler of the world.

12. 462 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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13. 463 一 One Lifetime, Two Weddings 一世两红妆 Store Sugar储糖Ancient Romance345k WordsCompleted If she could, Bai Shuyi wished she had never met Yun Jingrui, never married Zhan Chenyi, never lost her memory and become Qiu Shuangning, never... Sadly, there are no what-ifs in this world. Everyone is destined to reach their appointed end. 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the IQ of all the members is online, and it is all about layout. Everyone who plays chess may be a chess piece in the hands of others. The plot of a woman marrying twice involves the court and court. I am currently following it, and it feels good.

14. 464 追 The Crime-Chasing Detective 追凶神探 Xin Bai辛白Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Legendary police officer Song Lang is reborn and goes incognito as a driver named Chen Shi. He had hoped to live quietly, but fate had other plans: Chen Shi gets caught up in another murder case... A company that preaches a ruthless corporate culture and slaughters its employees while everyone stays silent; A wayward young man who skins his childhood sweetheart alive, with tears in his eyes, to get “justice”; A middle-aged couple bound together by a dark secret, each raising a blade against the 7kReads9.1Score758Shelves

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    Look at this

15. 465 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical667k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 5.2kReads8.8Score229Shelves

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    [Imaginary dynasty + time travel + war + conspiracy + group portraits + the golden finger was cut in half] Tian Shu, a male high school student, woke up and traveled through the ancient mourning hall. The widowed sisters-in-law swarmed over and showed their utmost concern. In troubled times and feudal times, noble surnames are in power. The system is in vain, and the sisters-in-law have their own agendas. Can he, who comes from a poor family, change his fate against the odds? Sitting on thousands of miles of land and leaving a name in history! Or is it impossible to escape fate and become a miserable cannon fodder for someone else's marriage?!

16. 466 什 What? The Disowned Daughter with a Secret Identity Is Betrothed to the Sickly Crown Prince 什么？马甲弃女指婚给了病娇太子 Fox Jiuwei狐玖尾Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing After falling to her death from a cliff, just when her plans were about to bear fruit, Gu Qiniang was reborn in the body of Meng Shuyao, the legitimate daughter of the Salt Commissioner. In the Meng household, Gu Qiniang disciplines wicked servants and takes on a vicious concubine and stepsister, as well as a biased grandmother. Everything that belonged to the original owner, she will take back. An imperial decree betroths her to the frail Crown Prince. On their wedding day, the gates of the Cro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The number of readers is less than a thousand, so I recommended it myself. Haha, the heroine has a vest and is tough but not a saint, and the hero is very shady.

17. 467 繁 A Splendid Mistake 繁华错 A World of Splendor繁华锦世Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted If I had another life, I would never put my hand in yours again. Never. · Hengzhou’s richest man, the Yun Sect’s Iron Cavalry, Qiongzhou’s pleasure quarter, the Four Great Houses of the capital: what earth-shattering secrets lie hidden among these people and places, so seemingly unrelated? What turmoil does a peerlessly beautiful woman, moving through the world of courtesans, stir up with her delicate hands? Everything should have been in the palm of her hand, effortless and under control. But t 787Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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    Those who seek power love most treacherous ministers; those who seek power love the most decent people; those who love the battlefield love the wind.

18. 468 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.7kReads8.8Score363Shelves

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    The only realistic time-travel tragedy novel in history, it shows you the true history of the Ming Dynasty, with online IQ, court, and political intrigue, it is by no means a mindless and enjoyable novel! The plot of my novel has ups and downs, the characters are vividly described, and the plot develops like a stream running towards the sea. You can't stop at all!!

19. 469 重 Back on the Road to Office: Making Waves in Legal and Political Circles 重走官途之在政法圈风生水起 Wei Taiyue魏太岳Urban669k WordsCompleted First, there are no melodramatic plots built around a reborn protagonist’s foreknowledge. The story closely reflects the realities of officialdom, with strong logic and a clear central plot. Second, it fills a gap in rebirth novels by exploring legal and political subject matter, offering an in-depth look at political maneuvering and rhetorical tactics from within the legal and political system. Third, it avoids the multiple-heroines trope. Most rebirth stories feature several heroines, which fe 467Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This book is also okay. The protagonist was the deputy director of the Department of Justice before he was reborn. He fell victim to factional struggles. After his rebirth, he started over as a member of the Political and Legal Committee. He punched his former PUA boss and kicked the overbearing deputy secretary of the dictatorship. He gradually rose to power. After gaining control of capital, he faced the factional struggles of the past again. Let's see how he can move between the major factions with ease.

20. 470 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 19.8kReads9.5Score3.1kShelves
21. 471 姜 Ginger 姜了 Desolate and Uninhabited荒芜人烟Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted My name is Jiang Liao. My mother said it meant “born only to die.” She wasn’t wrong. Though I am a princess of Jiang, I was born in the Cold Palace and destined to suffer cruelty and contempt. Even the heir of Northern Qi, held here as a hostage, mocked me: “Jiang Liao, you’re both princesses, so why are you lying on the ground while Princess Yihe rides on your back? Don’t you hate her?” I knew what he was trying to do by provoking me. He wanted to use me to escape Jiang, and perhaps even bring 307Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    The female protagonist is sober and has a high IQ. N male protagonists revolve around the female protagonist. Until the end, no one knows who is the real male protagonist. The plot is so exciting that it makes people forget to eat and sleep! The multiple characters are wonderfully created.

22. 472 官 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 634Reads—Score108Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, it's really good. Very nice to look at. . .

23. 473 我 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban225k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 522Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Awesome, so beautiful!!!

24. 474 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance769k WordsOngoing [Mad Empress × Reclusive Powerful Official] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Heartbreak] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] [Male-to-Female] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] [Devotion Taken to the Extreme]. It blends sweetness with heartbreak and is not mindless wish fulfillment. Read with care if that's not your thing!) In their modern-day past life, the two parted forever on a snowy night. Snow covered his wheelchair; his three wishes went unfulfilled, and 47Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    The ancient sayings of intrigue, the ceiling of ancient worldly sentiments 😎The male and female protagonists are both strong, and the villain is also very powerful without losing his wits*͈ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈ෆThe writing is superb, highly recommended [Love][Love] @Mechanical Wang

25. 475 天 A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书 Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback! 176Reads7.2Score—Shelves
26. 476 赵 Zhao Weidong’s Career Climb 赵卫东职场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban137k WordsCompleted It was only after his older cousin Zheng Xiaoqiang went inside that Zhao Weidong began to feel the harsh reality of society. Thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Zhao Weidong happened to find a book called Spirit Mediumship. With the support of his female supervisor, Li Na, his career began its dramatic turnaround! 29Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 477 重 Reborn: The Legend of the Female Emperor 重生之女帝传奇 Kindhearted Little Rabbit仁者小兔Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a princess who loved armor more than finery and made a name for herself in battle. For her lover, she left the battlefield and donned fine clothes, only to be confined to the inner quarters and conspired against and killed by her lover and her younger brother, who had become emperor. He was a brave and battle-hardened young general, unmatched in courage. After returning victorious, he should have been rewarded with promotion, but a treacherous minister falsely accus 46Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is your chess piece. If you put it in the box, it is a dead chess piece. If you put it in the game, whether it is offensive or defensive, it is a sharp sword. This is the Machiavellian Empress, a true heroine, with all the heroines and supporting characters having online IQs.

28. 478 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 34.7kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    Excellent Machiavellian writing, modern people conquered the Song Dynasty. The author's writing style is exquisite, and he has both a strong relationship and a loving relationship between his children. They are all very well written, and I jumped right in after reading them!

29. 479 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.5kReads9.7Score6.4kShelves
30. 480 读 After Reading My Mind, the Hapless Crown Prince Takes Back His Empire 读我心后，冤种苟太子夺回了江山 Tang Bao棠宝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The first half focuses on the romance, with all its delicate tension and emotional push and pull. The second half shifts to the plot, with plenty of twists and political scheming. (Not your traditional strong female lead, and neither lead is a perfect cardboard cutout!!!) Innocent, socially anxious herbivore male lead VS a carnivore female lead who knows quite a lot, at least in theory The male lead can hear everyone’s thoughts. To hide his identity, he shut himself away in his courtyard for yea 92Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Come and guess your life experience!! The battle between true and false!!

31. 481 云 A Thousand Layers of Clouds and Water 云水千重 Jin Shan靳山Ancient Romance101k WordsCompleted Everyone says you’re ruthless and cruel. Good, because I’m no pushover either. A femme fatale? Fine, I’ll give you a peaceful world for the rest of your life! Abandoned by her family at birth, she disguised herself as a man, swept through a thousand armies with cavalry and spear, and became the most ruthless prime minister in the eyes of the world. This is Lou Yu, the powerful chancellor of the Southern Zhan Kingdom. She once held a young girl’s dreams in her heart, wanting only to grow old hand 194Reads9.6Score—Shelves
32. 482 异 Different Paths, Equal Brilliance: Ruan Yi 异路齐光：阮宜 Ling Yi翎一Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted Ruan Yi was given a name by the late emperor, and because of that name, she was betrothed twice. Her first fiancé’s family rebelled, and her second fiancé wasn’t quite straight. In the end, amid the turbulent change of dynasties, she rose to become empress. First-person narration, female lead’s story, with no male CP. The heroine is resourceful and grows over the course of the story. The plot focuses on political intrigue and various schemes. Romance mostly appears in the side plot, and there is —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Step by step∷

33. 483 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 12kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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34. 484 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 55.4kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves

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    Martial arts hehe

35. 485 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 6.5kReads9.6Score1kShelves
36. 486 拜 From Chancellor to Empress 拜相为后 Yi Dujunhua一度君华Ancient Romance197k WordsCompleted When Yin Zhuli was six, she saw her father strangle her mother with her own eyes. She endured it for twelve years, unable to find a chance for revenge because her father commanded a mighty army and had earned outstanding military honors. Twelve years later, she went to live with her aunt, inherited the Yin family's business, and became one of the richest merchants in the land. Meanwhile, the Great Xing Dynasty had been reduced to poverty by years of war. To raise funds for provisions, its ruler —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
37. 487 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.5kReads9.0Score631Shelves
38. 488 折 Breaking Your Heart 折君 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Serious drama + healing one another + marriage before love + one partner for life + revenge) After transmigrating fifteen years ago, Yan Hui thought she could live as a contented layabout in a world especially harsh toward women, then marry a good man, support him, and raise their children. But when her parents suddenly died, she and her younger brother became dependent on relatives. For her brother’s future, she had no choice but to make plans for herself while living under someone else’s ro 9.1kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
39. 489 贵 The Noble Consort Is Sweet and Soft, and the Theatrical Emperor Dotes on Her 贵妃娇又软，戏精皇帝宠入骨 Pickled Cabbage Noodles酸菜卤面Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + villainess + palace intrigue early on + political machinations later + marriage before love + the husband chases his wife to win her back + HE ending) [A clever, money-loving substitute consort × a cold, suspicious, melodramatic emperor] After transmigrating into a book as a substitute villainess, Su Zhenzhen got a winning hand from the start and became the emperor's favorite. But having read the original novel, she knew she was merely a pawn Chen Qi used to bring dow 19Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    The heroine in this book has superb skills and works hard every step of the way. She makes money and becomes powerful, and the protagonist and supporting characters all have online IQs.

40. 490 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 66.7kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
41. 491 漫 The Long Road to the Azure Clouds 漫漫青云路 Andersen Lives Next Door隔壁住着安徒生Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter of a family of generals becomes a discarded wife, while a cold-hearted prince is cast out of the palace. A match made in heaven, brought together by marriage. Shen Yunqing: I’ll disguise myself as a man and take my younger brother’s place as an official. Fifth Prince: I’ll be your constable. Shen Yunqing: I’ll defend our homeland and fight on the battlefield. Fifth Prince: I’ll be your strategist. Shen Yunqing: I’ll rise to the top and become a minister, then a chancellor 260Reads9.2Score—Shelves
42. 492 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 493 入 Love In The Clouds 入青云 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted Ji Bozai thought Ming Yi was an exceptional blade. She was breathtaking and sharp, yet utterly devoted to him. He would use her to wipe out every traitor, then make her the brightest medal on his crown. A playboy king vs. a woman with a checkered past 6.2kReads8.9Score824Shelves
44. 494 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 35.1kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
45. 495 公 The Princess Has a Soft Waist and a Ruthless Heart, and She Tames the Tyrannical Minister 公主腰软心狠，暴戾权臣被驯服了 The Great Bunny Queen大兔子女王Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn Strong Female Lead + Political Scheming That Defies Convention + Everyone’s Darling + Beautiful, Ruthless Ambitious Woman + Satisfying, Sweet Romance] Ming Huang had deposed and installed five emperors, governed two kingdoms as regent, and wielded power over the court for eleven years. The moment she died, the Great Qi empire she had devoted her life to supporting actually fell! Reborn in a new life, she acquired a strange book and finally learned the truth. She had been married off at f 79Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Don't look at the low rating, the author has deep knowledge and the characters are vivid. The heroine's IQ is online [Blow Kiss]

46. 496 特 The Special Agent Physician Consistently Tears Down the Prince's Residence 特工医妃今天也在拆王府 Lan Lan Yu Chen蓝蓝雨辰Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted On their blood-red wedding night, the “sickly” prince coughs blood onto her wedding dress, and his pulse feels bizarre. Shen Miao, a modern military doctor and secret agent, transmigrates after a plane crash and immediately senses the deadly lie at Prince Jing’s estate. By day, she is the new princess consort, fretting as she “tears the place apart” in search of blessings, prying open hidden compartments in the Buddhist shrine and probing the copper pipes at the bottom of the pond. By night, she 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ** Strong showdown (medical skills VS disguise, secret agent methods VS court intrigues), the scene where the two vests fall apart, marriage first, love later, extreme pulling, thrilling detective work and intrigue, Su Shuang's slap in the face, and the feelings of family and country. [Already planted][Add one to the bookshelf][Like][The divine work of bird food][The divine work of bird food][The divine work of bird food][The divine work of bird food][The divine work of bird food]

47. 497 孤 Lone Phoenix 孤凰 A Cai阿彩Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted The genius Yue Ning’an dominates the business world, amassing a fortune and never suffering a defeat. That is, until she takes a major fall because of Lu Zangfeng. She has been married to him for three years, spending all three alone in the bridal chamber. At last, General Lu returns victorious, but instead of sharing in her husband’s glory, she gets handed a divorce decree. Having lost both her money and her heart, Yue Ning’an takes the decree, cuts her losses, and leaves with a carefree stride 2.1kReads9.0Score300Shelves
48. 498 王 After the Prince Was Poisoned, He Clung to Me, a Forensic Doctor 王爷中毒后，赖上我这小法医 He Sheng鹤笙Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Published novel + forensic pathologist + revenge + two strong, devoted leads + satisfying revenge + powerful characters + redemption] She is Qu Zhen, the top female forensic pathologist at the National Security Bureau in the 21st century. Her jade-like hands have dissected the dead and saved the living. With a simple flip of her hand, she can turn the clouds and bring on the rain. But after a mission goes wrong, her soul transmigrates to another world. When she opens her eyes again, she is the 6.7kReads9.1Score995Shelves
49. 499 影 Shadow Agent 影子特工 The Great Way Is Natural大道自然Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Born into an age of chaos, with the nation in peril, a man must serve his country! A young man burdened by vengeance for his family and hatred for his country assumes a false identity as he flees and joins the Special Services, beginning a dangerous and thrilling career as a spy. He crosses paths with forces from every side, matching wits and battling for survival. In this game within a game, who will be the last one standing? 16.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Living in troubled times, when national calamity is at the forefront, a man must serve his country! A thrilling secret agent career, encounters with various forces, and a battle of wits and courage. In the game within the game, who is the last oriole?

50. 500 玄 The Mystic Maiden Begins Her World-Hopping Journey at Lotus Tower 玄女从莲花楼开启综穿 Little Snowgrass雪草儿Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted The Celestial Maiden Xuannü had her opportunity stolen by Chang’e. To protect its own reputation, the Heavenly Dao initially planned to let things stand and simply banish Xuannü to the mortal realm. But a trace of Nuwa’s soul power was hidden within Xuannü’s spirit, and Nuwa sensed it. Naturally, she demanded an explanation. The heavenly realm dared not neglect her, so after conferring among themselves, they decided to make Xuannü a woman undergoing trials to appease Nuwa. They said that once sh 201Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xuannv went against the will of heaven and changed the fates of Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng. They were punished and their souls were divided into two lives. The tenth life, the Condor Heroes and the eleventh life were reborn. The three brothers of the princess are just trying to grab the throne. If the princess is too weak, she will only be a pawn to win over the powerful ministers. If the princess is too strong and does not grab the throne, even if she supports the emperor, she will be punished in the end, so it is better to be the emperor himself... They have not succeeded in revenge in the two lives. Because of the deep grudge, they have not reincarnated for thousands of years, and finally waited for the arrival of Xuannv. There is no system or spiritual golden finger to fight hard in the palace. After the fight, the palace fights and the court uses the world as a chess game to seek the world.

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