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. 351 穿 After Entering a Matriarchal World, I Took the Man of My Dreams by Force 穿进女尊世界后我强娶了白月光 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance532k WordsCompleted [Early work] After getting drunk one night, Ling Zhao transmigrates into a world where women hold power. She becomes a spoiled, useless imperial princess who is doted on by everyone, and opens her eyes in the middle of a husband-selection ceremony. The person who transmigrated alongside her is Xu Yi, the man she has secretly loved for ten years. Ling Zhao has a selfish motive. She points at him, and Xu Yi is chosen to be the future primary husband of the Seventh Princess. After they reunite, she 6.5kReads9.3Score797Shelves

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   Yes, there is! Absolutely! Don't be fooled by the book title.

2. 352 天 Sky Warriors: The Battle of Destiny, Who Will Rule the World? 天空战记之天命之战谁主浮沉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Interwoven Foreshadowing + Ensemble Cast + Historical Events Blending Fact and Fiction) The setting of this story resembles the period from the end of Li Zhi's reign in the Tang Dynasty to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, the Tang conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing its territory to its greatest extent. Yet from the first year of the Xianheng era (670) onward, the Four Garrisons 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   (Historical + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Conquest and Development) This story is set in a period similar to the late Tang Dynasty under Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) from the time of the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, he successively conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing the Tang Dynasty's territory to its greatest extent. However, since the first year of Xianheng (670), the Anxi Four Garrisons, Tuyuhun, and other regions were successively conquered by the Tibetan war god Lun Qinling. The Tang Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions declined, and it suffered a defeat at the hands of Silla, losing the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, he listened to slander and killed Ashina Funian, the surrendered Khan of the Eastern Turks, leading to the Eastern Turks' rebellion against the Tang and the establishment of the Later Turkic Khaganate, which repeatedly invaded the Tang Dynasty's borders. I am a programmer and also a writer. Therefore, they may want to highlight how their professional background is integrated into the novel's creation, such as topological logic verification, a self-consistent secret system, and meticulous foreshadowing. These are the key points that distinguish it from other fantasy novels and historical novels.

3. 353 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance604k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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   An entire family of loyal martyrs was brutally slaughtered, and twin sisters return, stained with blood! A substitute marriage is just the beginning; high-stakes political intrigue and a desperate counterattack await in this revenge story where intelligence shines through. The twin sisters join forces to break the deadlock, meticulously manipulating the court's political landscape! The substitute marriage is merely the starting point; watch as they use their superior intellect to tear their enemies apart. The political intrigue in "A Bloodstained Family" is incredibly captivating!

4. 354 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Poisonous Schemes 嫡女毒妃 Robes White as Snow麻衣如雪Ancient Romance5.1M WordsCompleted The genius of both Chinese and Western medicine, Yin Suhua, transmigrates into the body of an unloved legitimate daughter. On her wedding day, she is even deliberately stopped and humiliated outside the prince's residence. “If you want to enter the residence, cut ties with the Chancellor's household.” “Gladly. But if the heir wants to marry me, he must never take a concubine.” She enters alone, marries alone, and enters the bridal chamber alone. Yin Suhua thinks: What kind of wonderful deal is t 14.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
5. 355 白 White Owl Stirs the Seas 白枭乱海 Li Yu618黎渔618Historical609k WordsCompleted This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It's a slow-burning, hard-hitting tale of artisans' tragic struggle to survive and hold on to their humanity as technology twists their craft. Tang Jian was an artisan who had spent half his life preserving traditional skills. Sugar was his material, his craft his blade, and his fingertips once shaped the warmth of everyday life and the beauty of handmade objects. As chaos engulfed the world, survival became his only obsession. He turned his extraordinary s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In the Ming Dynasty, under the rule of sugar, and with the empire's maritime ban, a small sugar refiner strives to become the King of the Sea in order to survive!

6. 356 我 My Ten Years Working at the Xishan Base 我在西山基地工作的那十年 Have Some Cat Tea喝点猫茶Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Anomaly containment, an overpowered protagonist? No. High IQ. One heroine. Some heartbreaking plot twists. Beijing, Xishan, 3,000 meters underground: hundreds of anomalous objects. A digital Earth that drifted through space for ten thousand years; a woman who transmigrated a thousand years into the past and died during the Shang dynasty; a colossal stone pillar that appeared on the North China Plain; Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor, who have survived for four eras; a pen that can improve people’s 18.7kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
7. 357 千 One Slip After a Thousand Careful Thoughts 千虑一失 Old Dong from Yichang宜昌老董Mystery315k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [No Supernatural Elements] A man commits a brazen crime in front of the police and jumps into a river during the manhunt, but the body they find in the water is not the culprit’s. Afterward, new victims appear one after another in an apartment elevator, at a hospital, and outside the Public Security Bureau, setting off a kidnapping crisis as well. Four people die in a single day. Is this a deliberate provocation, or is something else at play? Face 57Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   I'm recommending a recently completed crime thriller. As a new author, I can't guarantee many installments, but it's definitely a thrilling, mind-bending work with tons of plot twists! The author guarantees it with their integrity and a lifetime of happiness. Introduction: In just one day, four people died. Behind this series of murders lies a complex connection to three cold cases from 25 years ago. The prime suspect turns out to be the male captain of the special investigation team's elementary school teacher and the policewoman's childhood savior.

8. 358 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 51.1kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves

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   This book is super good!

9. 359 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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   A ensemble drama of power struggles, including the entrustment of a young heir, factional infighting, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no idiotic supporting characters. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

10. 360 日 Japan's Warring States: The Ambitions of the Man Who Would Rule the World 日本战国：天下人的野望 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical278k WordsOngoing Reborn after death, he transmigrated to Japan’s Sengoku era, right at the time of the Incident at Honnoji. The Sixth Heaven’s Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, was destined to die. Japan, on the verge of unification, would once again fall into a patchwork of warring powers. As the saying goes, heroes are made by their times, and heroes also emerge from their times. Now, the times belong to me. The ambition to rewrite the history of Sengoku Japan and rise to the pinnacle of power as the ruler of the real 169Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Intrigue, wits, ruthlessness, political struggles. Those with low intelligence, please steer clear; those with an excessive amount of compassion, please steer clear.

11. 361 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 15.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is good 😌🙂

12. 362 规 Rule Horror: Who Taught You to Study Like That? 规则怪谈：谁教你这样读书的 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Rule-Based Horror, Infinite Realms, Chinese-Style Horror] Traditional culture has been distorted on a massive scale in modern society. Altered pronunciations, words smeared with stigma, and ancient sayings twisted out of shape are gnawing away at the human soul. Su Muyu, the thirtieth-generation descendant of Su Shi and the sole inheritor of the Soulcrafter lineage, joins Li Guazi, a girl whose past is a mystery, and Mr. Dongli, a word spirit from the handwritt 48Reads9.4Score—Shelves
13. 363 公 Has the Princess Flirted with the Imperial Preceptor Again Today? 公主今天又撩国师了吗 Earth Mystic Master地玄师Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing A spoiled princess vs. a cold-faced tutor, outwardly frivolous vs. inwardly calculating The heroine is the most brazen, spoiled princess in the capital. She spends her days cockfighting, racing horses, and flirting with handsome men, but beneath her reckless facade lies a calculating mind, shaped by witnessing her mother’s murder as a child. The hero is a cold-faced, powerful official from a humble family. He despises the royal family’s extravagance, yet the emperor appoints him to tutor the pri 1Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 364 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    Historical romance with suspense, one woman with multiple love interests, all serving the female lead. There's no dramatic ending, but if you don't compete for power, you'll die! After all, only one man can become our county princess's husband in the imperial concubine selection!

15. 365 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score106Shelves

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    Reject romance-obsessed plots and focus solely on revenge and solving mysteries! The unique and novel concept of rebirth in a graveyard, coupled with a tight, concise storyline, ensures every chapter is packed with surprises and dangers.

16. 366 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 701Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A realistic crime drama with a murder mystery game element, where the avenger lays out a grand scheme to bring about the downfall of those who framed him. The detective is meticulous and possesses strong logical reasoning skills, but the true culprit is equally formidable and calculating. In this intense battle between the detective and the mastermind, can the avenger ultimately achieve his goal of uncovering a crime without evidence and escape unscathed?

17. 367 帝 The Emperor and Empress Are Both Powerhouses: Building Industry, Not Romance 帝后双大佬，搞工业不搞情爱 User Yi用户易Ancient Romance544k WordsOngoing A powerful couple, both transmigrated; a strong female lead; cutting-edge technology; two PhDs from the modern world; an industrial revolution. The emperor, a chemistry PhD, improves gunpowder and develops medicine. The empress, a physics PhD, designs cannons, builds cement roads, and develops steam engines. Together, the two modern people unleash a whirlwind of industrial revolution in the ancient world. The emperor and empress are a study in contrasts. She lays down the rules: “Bring a memoria 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book features two strong protagonists, palace intrigue, and court politics.

18. 368 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical682k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Added to bookshelf][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow Eater's masterpiece] 👍 [Already hooked]

19. 369 三 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Fanchen繁宸Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading historical stories, learning historical knowledge, and broadening personal horizons—this is a good book that is adapted but not fabricated.

20. 370 极 The Finest Crown Prince 极品太子爷 Sea Dongqing海东青Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit short drama Crown Prince of Ancient Times. This hit web novel is also known as Crown Prince Regent. After transmigrating into the crown prince of Great Qin, I refuse to be a 996 wage slave in this life. I'll hold the power of the world in my waking hours and sleep in the embrace of beauties after a night of revelry. I'll execute treacherous ministers, destroy enemy kingdoms, and sail east to conquer Japan. The mighty authority of Great Qin will resound across 1.3kReads8.7Score266Shelves

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    You definitely won't be disappointed.

21. 371 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Inherited a Hundred Thousand Mu of Land 大唐：开局继承十万亩田 Fruit Matcha水果抹茶Historical4.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Tang dynasty during the Zhenguan era and inherits a hundred thousand mu of fertile land right from the start, along with two breathtaking child brides and a fortune in wealth. What’s more, he awakens the Great Figures System, which lets him gain the abilities of every great figure throughout history and even summon them to serve him? Just as Liu Bai is wondering how to enjoy his new life, Li Er arrives at his door with all his officials. What? His late father saved Li Er’ 12.4kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
22. 372 楼 Queen of Loulan, Three Lords in Her Palm 楼兰女王，掌中三郎君 Wise or Foolish睿或愚Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing The Queen of Loulan has three husbands: a kinsman of the Han imperial house, a Xiongnu prince, and a former prince of Loulan. They love and destroy each other, their affections tangled with deceit and sincerity, each wound cutting to the bone. Three factions scheme and vie for power as the nations of the Western Regions converge in a time of upheaval. A formidable queen navigates the political chessboard, balancing two nations and one clan with cunning and skill, while the fate of her homeland a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Battle of Power and Intrigue

23. 373 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 20kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
24. 374 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you like the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, feel free to read a sample! 😊

25. 375 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 65.5kReads8.9Score5kShelves

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    Don't let the title fool you, it's incredibly mind-bending, but you only need to see 700 pages. They should probably change directors; I just started watching the later parts too.

26. 376 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 365Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Already want it][Added to my bookshelf][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater] 👍

27. 377 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    "The Golden Branch" is a captivating political intrigue novel. The female protagonist, Shi Buyu, was considered a "jinx" from childhood. To save her life, she faked her death and left home. Later, after her family was framed, she returned to the capital and, as a cold-blooded strategist, stirred up the court's intrigue. Together with a cunning former prince, she uncovered the truth. The intrigue and power struggles are gripping. Shi Buyu, despite her reputation as a jinx, is actually a savior. She is exceptionally intelligent and decisive, embarking on a path of political maneuvering alongside the cunning prince, Yan Shi'an. The novel weaves together national duty and personal love, creating a magnificent historical tapestry that is truly moving.

28. 378 弑 Slaying Demons and Gods: The Enchanting Dragon Maiden 弑妖斩神女姣龙 Female Jiaolong女姣龙Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted An ordinary woman broke through layers of power to become humanity’s savior. She punished the wicked and rewarded the good, hunted demons and drove out evil spirits, and fought the powerful. The team simply couldn’t do without her. A strong heroine pursued by men. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Breaking through the stalemate, vanquishing demons in the city, possessing both literary and martial talents.

29. 379 伏 The Marquis's Daughter Is No Brother-Obsessed Sister-in-Law. Who Says He's Her Brother? 伏弟魔世子妃，谁说那是她弟 Turned Into a Latte成了拿铁Ancient Romance943k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. The growth story of an emperor. [Evil Female Lead / Male Rivals Competing for Her / Clan Domination / Political Intrigue] Thanks to a life-saving favor owed by her ancestors, Jiang Wan marries well. On her wedding night, her groom is nowhere to be seen. Is it good fortune or disaster? She has to decide at once. A timid husband? Trick him! A shrewish mother-in-law? Stick her with a needle! A wicked younger brother? Kill him! But a living person can't just vanish 235Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Power struggles, power struggles, all about planning.

30. 380 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female author's most prized pure ancient romance novels‼️ Each one is top-tier, all completed, so please enjoy! 🔥 Several truly powerful female protagonists who are charming, clear-headed, rational, and not overly saintly. They are skilled in political intrigue, exquisitely self-serving, ruthless, and ultimately achieve both fame and fortune, wielding immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, reminiscent of the bittersweet feeling of an unfulfilled love😭 My beloved supporting female character, whom I can't let go of! The daughter of a jade merchant meets a fallen prince who has been living among commoners, but there's no spark of romance until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister. 👑🍅 He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between powerful ministers and imperial power. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loved him, so she loved him in a way that the male lead liked. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly weak woman who protected the female lead with her own life until the very end. 😊 After reading it, one feels a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other. There's no competition between them, and the story has a strong aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly ruthless female lead was born a slave, but she had the appearance of a phoenix. The head mistress not only didn't kill her, but also spent a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor, the male lead, truly fell in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately made her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her background and her power, she was constantly plotting to use external forces to overthrow her enemies. She almost wiped out the harem, but the emperor, who loved her to the bone, couldn't bring himself to punish her, and couldn't even ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

31. 381 春 Spring Returns, and the Land Smiles 春来江山笑 Bubble Trickster花式冒泡Ancient Romance833k WordsCompleted [A heroine who grows into an empress + multiple male leads, one heroine with many partners + power struggles + a cast of beautiful, strong, tragic characters + love rivals fighting for her + a childhood-friend general, the Minister of Justice, a neighboring prince, a reclusive divine doctor, and a loyal shadow guard: every kind of male lead you could want] Nearly three hundred years have passed since the founding of the Great Qi dynasty, through the reigns of twelve emperors. History has seen tw 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist's power struggle: she starts as a crown princess and eventually becomes empress, leading five male leads in both career advancement and romance; all of them are incredibly intelligent.

32. 382 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 楚 The Chu-Han Rivalry: The Son of Heaven Falls, the Human Emperor Rises 楚汉相争之天子灭，人皇生 Cherry Blossoms Falling in the Wind风吹樱花落Historical632k WordsCompleted A modern-day “hoodlum” unexpectedly transmigrates into Xiang Yu's soul. To avoid Xiang Yu's suicide at Wu River, he gives chase to Fan Zeng through the night, then puts Fan Zeng's stratagem into action and kills Liu Bang in a single battle. With victory seemingly assured, Xiang Yu is deeply grateful to Fan Zeng. But Fan Zeng's behavior soon grows strange. He forbids the people throughout the land from worshipping any gods and orders the people of Chu to worship Xiang Yu alone. At last, Xiang Yu 407Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, Xiang Yu, is full of schemes and plots. What seems like a time-traveling story is actually a game within a game. In order to break the game, he will stop at nothing to win.

34. 384 诸 All Is as It Was 诸安如故 The Eight Sorrows of Xidilan西地兰的八苦Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted The sons of the powerful minister are all different. He is deep as an abyss, reserved and never showing his edge. He advances step by step, harboring ambitions to seize power. Zuo Liangxi, daughter of a convicted official, is clever and clear-eyed. Though trapped in adversity, she never loses her pride. She sees through people, yet her family’s downfall has left her homeless and adrift. Their meeting is no fated romance beneath the moon and flowers, but a game of intertwined political schemes. ( 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue and opposing forces are both easy to exploit.

35. 385 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 386 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It gets really exciting when you get to Chapter 4.

37. 387 雀 The Sparrow Pavilion 雀阁 Taibo Gong太伯功Ancient Romance690k WordsCompleted “Those who steal a hook are executed; those who steal a state are made lords!” Power is the authority of a nation! As the ruler of the Northern Empire, Emperor Ming has great ambitions. To create a peaceful and prosperous age, he executes rebellious traitors, puts corrupt officials to death, and establishes the Sparrow Pavilion! The Sparrow Pavilion is the empire’s highest intelligence agency, a secret service personally established by Emperor Ming. Death hangs in the air here, accompanied by a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sparrow Pavilion, a place where beautiful serpents devour lives.

38. 388 极 The Ultimate Young Landlord 极品小地主 Lone Wine孤酒Historical2.6M WordsCompleted Modern-day wage slave Tang An transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the heir to the richest family in the land. Everyone thinks he will squander the family fortune, but the more he squanders, the richer the Tang family gets. By the time he is done, they are wealthy enough to rival the nation itself... He has no desire to become an official. He just wants to be a carefree young wastrel, but in the end he rises to the highest rank, The Outcast with all others beneath him, becoming a powerful 1.2kReads5.7Score123Shelves

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    A high-quality alternate history political intrigue novel where a modern person transmigrates and becomes the richest man in the world. The author's writing is delicate, humorous, and witty, with a lighthearted slice-of-life feel that is exceptionally well-written and instantly addictive!

39. 389 穿 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: The Beloved Consort Goes to War 穿越大唐之宠妃出征 Shanshan's Peach Blossom Spring姗姗桃花源Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted Beloved concubine + demoted to commoner + general's wife + envoy + titled lady + Crown Prince's tutor + brilliant woman general + Consort Xi. The protagonist, Yang Yunxi, transmigrates into the Tang dynasty and becomes the emperor's beloved concubine, favored above all others in the harem. She gives birth to the crown prince, but her heart dies toward the emperor, and she asks to leave the palace and marry the guard she adores. The guard has rendered great service defending the frontier, and the 10Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    This novel combines elements of ancient romance, political intrigue, palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and generals; the plot is captivating, and the characters are well-developed. The writing is fluent. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

40. 390 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine, political intrigue amidst chaos, and passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended!!

41. 391 嫡 Reborn as the Beloved of a Cunning Prince 嫡女重生：成为腹黑王爷的心尖宠 Chu Yi Yu Tong初一遇童Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + physician consort + putting scumbags in their place + satisfying revenge + sweet romance] In her previous life, she was manipulated by a scumbag man. She used her maternal family’s military power to help him take the throne, only to lose her unborn child and see her family destroyed. Reborn, she makes plans at every turn. She takes on the concubines, punishes her half-sister, and executes the scumbag. Everyone who ever bullied her will pay for their crimes in blood! She had already pre 790Reads8.9Score118Shelves

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    Look at this book!

42. 392 大 Great Qin 2025: My Asura Path of the Strange 大秦2025：吾的修罗诡道 Surveying Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains观山河万里Mystery408k WordsOngoing On television, a glamorous female host held a microphone and said, “Good evening, viewers. Welcome to this edition of Great Qin News. Today’s featured figure is the Chancellor, who has governed our Great Qin for over a thousand years.” The camera cut to an elderly man, frail with age. Even through the television screen, his sharp gaze was like a knife, making it hard to look him in the eye. “Your Excellency, why did you go to the local police station to turn yourself in?” “Oh, I wanted somewhere 5Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    🔍The Secrets of "Qin Dynasty 2025" Revealed: The Protagonist's Mysterious Background, A Tale of Revenge Through the Treacherous Path! A blend of urban life, history, and suspense, it's so captivating you won't be able to stop watching! 📚

43. 393 大 Great Tang: Two Li Chengqians After a Soul Swap 大唐：灵魂互换，两个李承乾 Dark Night Ranger暗夜游侠Historical460k WordsOngoing Transmigration + ancient and modern souls switch bodies + two Li Chengqians exist in the Tang Dynasty By a twist of fate, the soul of Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, switches places with that of a modern-day Li Chengqian. The modern Li Chengqian gets a golden finger: when he closes his eyes, there’s a phone in his mind that can connect to the internet and be controlled by thought, along with a phone assistant named Xiao Ai whose voice only he can hear. The two share a portable sp 60Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 394 十 A Full-Element Mage God at Eighteen, One Man Subdues the World 十八岁全系法神，一人镇压全世界 Jiuwu Liuyi九五六一Urban1.5M WordsOngoing (The rating just came out and is a bit low, but it will go up later.) [Power fantasy]+ [Powerful family background]+ [Skills personified] Lin Mo transmigrates to a world where everyone changes class and awakens as a [blank-slate mage] with no elemental affinity. Without a specific talent, he can't learn high-level elemental skills. Fortunately, he comes from a prominent family, so Lin Mo decides to lie flat and live the easy life of a rich second-generation heir. But then his skills come to life 173.8kReads7.8Score7.7kShelves

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    💖Found a super captivating ancient Chinese romance novel! "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed"—the ultimate dual-female lead setting is so compelling! The sisters unite to return amidst bloodshed, and the plot involving a substitute marriage is incredibly tense. The characters are well-developed, and the reading experience is extremely comfortable—it's like watching a historical drama with a strong female lead that you can't put down! A must-read for anyone looking for something to read! 🌹🌹 #9.9 High-scoring, high-quality, exhilarating novel, a great read with strong immersion#

45. 395 我 I Act Like a Big Shot After Watching Crime Movies, and the Tycoon Begs Me to Save His Life 我看警匪片装大佬，首富求我救命 Big Shot Yu大佬俞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever mind games + No simping + Pure satisfaction] [Takes off after ten chapters] One day, the bookshelf of ordinary office worker Lu Ping suddenly refreshed with its first intelligence report. He carefully opened it and read every word. Excitement and nerves hit him as he discovered that it contained all the secrets of a cold, high-and-mighty female CEO... So Lu Ping watched police dramas and copied the words and mannerisms of the big shots. He practiced a detached, bloodthirsty gaze in the m 8.9kReads9.1Score728Shelves

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    This is a great, mind-bending story. Please urge me to update! Dear readers.

46. 396 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    This one is good.

47. 397 凤 The Phoenix Returns: A Conspiracy 凤归谋 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy with a powerful heroine, political intrigue, and satisfying revenge] [No transmigration + no rebirth + no System] Peach blossoms bloom in their splendor, their fiery beauty never fading. The phoenix returns to its home, then takes to the skies once more. Feng Xihe said: From childhood, I studied military texts and histories and trained in horsemanship, archery, and the art of war. Of the four arts, I devoted myself only to calligraphy, because Father said an emperor’s handwr 1.2kReads9.1Score130Shelves
48. 398 当 You Take a Concubine Right in Front of Me? Then I'll Marry Your Father on the Spot 当面纳小妾？那我就当场改嫁你爹 Red Shadow红影Ancient Romance3.6M WordsOngoing In her past life, a scumbag and a vicious woman joined forces to torment her to death. Reborn, she turns the Marquis’s household upside down and becomes its mistress! 4.1kReads8.9Score288Shelves
49. 399 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as a Marquis 穿越三国做侯爷 Arctic Fish北冰鱼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted A true man born into troubled times should carry a three-foot sword and accomplish deeds without equal! 152Reads7.9Score103Shelves
50. 400 重 Being Reborn Is Fine, But Why Am I Facing the Execution of My Entire Family from the Start? 重生没问题，开局就来满门抄斩？ Crab Walk螃蟹步Historical398k WordsOngoing With his entire household facing execution from the start, he saves himself with a prophecy: "The tiger tally will be stolen tonight." From then on, he wields brush and ink as a blade and plays with memories as his pieces. But every time he wins, he loses a memory. The closer he gets to victory, the closer he comes to becoming a "blank slate." When he finishes rewriting history, will the history books record his own ending? 357Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mind-bending power struggle, a full-on battle between the two sides.

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