Looking for a Novel Where the Male Lead Is a Legitimate Son or Grandson of the Ming Dynasty's Founding Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang 求男主是明朝太祖（朱元璋）嫡子嫡孙的小说

1. 1 大 Great Ming: I’m Zhu Yuntong, and I Randomly Resurrect My Relatives 大明：我朱允熥，随机复活亲人 Young Master Feng公子枫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Old Zhu wants to make Zhu Yunwen crown prince? Bring Grandma, Empress Ma, back to life and let her give Zhu Chongba a piece of her mind! Lü takes the position of secondary consort? Bring his mother, Crown Princess Chang, back to life and restore her to her rightful place in the Eastern Palace! Zhu Yuanzhang acts like he deserves respect just because he’s old? Bring Zhu Wusi back to life and watch Zhu Chongba call him “Father” in terror! The Huai-Xi nobles can’t get along? Bring his maternal gran 32.3kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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   This is amazing! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] Zhu Yuanzhang is going to make Zhu Yunwen his grandson, watch as Zhu Yunwen unleashes his power and randomly resurrects his relatives! [Heart][Heart] First there's Empress Ma, then the Crown Princess, Chang Yuchun, hahaha... And then there's the retired Emperor Zhu Wusi, etc... Oh ho! [Laughing][Laughing] Zhu Chongba's butt is going to be in big trouble. Super hilarious, so good!

2. 2 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Transmigrates and Brings Back the Modern Crown Prince's Eldest Son 大明：朱元璋穿越，带回现代皇长孙 Where the Lights Fade灯火阑珊处Historical451k WordsCompleted Modern-day Zhu Xiong meets an old man who calls him his eldest grandson and asks him to bless his father, Zhu Biao, from the underworld so he won't die! What? The old man is the Hongwu Emperor, and he transmigrated here from the Ming dynasty? After returning six hundred years into the past with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Xiong confirms that he is none other than Zhu Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming dynasty. So Zhu Ying saves Zhu Biao with a box of amoxicillin, then tells Old Zhu about Zhu Yunwen's 323Reads6.5Score102Shelves

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   Two historical fiction novels about Zhu Biao's eldest son! Zhu Yuanzhang travels back in time with modern knowledge, while Zhu Xiong Ying returns from studying abroad and rewrites the Ming Dynasty. Both are completed and highly recommended. The animated adaptations of both are also excellent! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

3. 3 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Transmigrates to the Modern Era to Find Zhu Xiongying 大明：朱元璋穿越现代找回朱雄英 Xiangxi Peach Blossom Fish香溪桃花鱼Historical545k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang accidentally transmigrates to the modern age. To his utter surprise, he is mistaken for a thief who broke into someone’s home. And the homeowner looks exactly like his eldest grandson, who died ten years ago. Zhu Yuanzhang: Eldest Grandson, I’m your Imperial Grandpa! Zhu Xiongying: Screw you, you old thief! Keep spouting nonsense and I’ll beat you until you’re on your knees calling me Grandpa. When Zhu Yuanzhang fina 3.5kReads8.4Score238Shelves
4. 4 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying, Grandpa Emperor, Don't Steal My Heroic Spirit! 大明朱雄英皇爷爷不要抢我英灵啊 Dreams of Reincarnation轮回幽梦Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the tenth year of Hongwu, three-year-old Zhu Yingying, the emperor’s eldest grandson, falls from a horse and lies on the brink of death. When he opens his eyes again, golden pupils blaze with the power of the Heavenly Dao. The will of Huaxia has descended, and the fierce young grandson has awakened! In this life, he will defy fate, protect his loved ones, and cut down his enemies, so the sun and moon of the Ming dynasty shine forever! A devious plot? He summons Jia Xu, the poison strategist 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My own book! One volume on the early Ming Dynasty, the other on the late Ming Dynasty! It aims to fill the many gaps in my understanding of this most spirited and beloved dynasty! There are no basic factual errors or logical fallacies! It follows the major historical events, reasonably altering them without mindless plot twists. While remaining logical, it features imaginative and passionate interpretations. The sun, moon, mountains, and rivers will endure forever! The Ming Dynasty will endure forever! Our Chinese civilization will endure forever! Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, this is Chinese soil! I hope this book will provide readers with a good reading experience, and that we can discuss and learn together!

5. 5 朕 I Am the Way of Heaven: The Great Ming Sun-and-Moon Banner Shall Fly Across the World 朕即天道：大明日月旗，插遍寰宇 Dreams of Reincarnation轮回幽梦Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The blood-red setting sun shines over the land, and three centuries of humiliation are carved into our bones! Unwilling to let China sink into ruin, the will of Heaven tears through time at the empire’s final hour, possessing the drowning, dying Tianqi Emperor, Zhu Youxiao! Inside the court, the powerful eunuch Wei Zhongxian holds sway. Outside, the Later Jin cavalry watches like a tiger waiting to pounce! Factional strife among the Donglin scholars drains the empire’s strength, while corrupt Sh 408Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 我 I, Zhu Yingying, Have Returned 我朱雄英回来了 Fine Clothes and Fine Horses, Viewing Chang'an鲜衣怒马看长安Historical601k WordsOngoing No golden finger, no cutting-edge technology, just an ancient way of thinking applied to making things happen. A different Ming Dynasty, a different Zhu Yingying!!! This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story!!! 898Reads—Score105Shelves

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   Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife, was a different kind of Ming Dynasty.

7. 7 开 From the Start: I Begin by Beating Up Zhu Yuanzhang 开局：从揍朱元璋开始 Old Zhang the Literatus墨客老张Historical703k WordsCompleted The Myriad Worlds + gritty and intense + heartbreaking regrets + ... In a garden at a manor somewhere in Miami, Zhu Yuanzhang crouched in a corner with his head in his hands, pitifully looking at Zhu Xingzu, who had a cigar in his mouth. “Bro, stop hitting me! I was wrong!” Zhu Biao and Zhu Di massaged Zhu Xingzu’s shoulders and back like a pair of lackeys. “Third Uncle, this won’t teach Father a lesson. How about I go fetch the Zhu family rules and we give him a taste of the cane?” Zhu Xiong 1kReads6.4Score—Shelves

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   Wasn't Zhu Yuanzhang's brother a good enough son? Why did he have to be someone else's son or grandson?

8. 8 大 The Great Ming Imperial Grandson: Old Zhu Overhears My Thoughts and Breaks Down in Tears 大明皇孙：老朱偷听我心声哭懵了 Floating Forest at Sea海上浮森Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Early Hongwu Era + Hearing Inner Thoughts + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Not Historically Rigorous + No System + Not a Tyrant] A modern orphan from the Zhu family is reborn in the womb as Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, Zhu Xiongying. He is about to face a father who dies young, a mother who dies young, a grandmother who dies young. Will I die young too? Baby Zhu Xiongying has no cheat abilities, so all he can do is quietly draw up a list in his mind: five years of self-rescue, three years of pr 5.1kReads7.9Score472Shelves

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   The protagonist is a reincarnated soul with the ability to read minds; currently, only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di can hear him. It seems the male lead's life is quite difficult, constantly being persecuted. The good thing is that through his thoughts, Zhu Yuanzhang knows future events, allowing him to take preventative measures and even create things to earn money, like toothbrushes 🪥… The second book: The male lead, Zhu Xiong Ying, is indeed Zhu Xiong Ying, but he's dead. He can only be resurrected if others can guess that the mysterious person is him. He's the only person I've ever seen resurrected through guessing riddles!

9. 9 大 Great Ming: Grandpa, Don't Cry. Your Eldest Grandson Is Back! 大明：爷爷别哭，你大孙回来了！ Black Season黑色季节Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + No System + Transmigration + Reborn + History + Development] In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xiongying, the Ming dynasty's eldest imperial grandson, climbs out of his coffin and claims he has returned from the Immortal Realm. Zhu Xiongying: Grandpa, look! This thing is called a bicycle. It can travel six hundred li in a day and doesn't even need to eat grass! Immortals love riding these! Zhu Yuanzhang: Good, good, good! That's my grandson for you! What a capable lad! Bett 2.5kReads7.6Score217Shelves
10. 10 大 Great Ming: I Revived the Dynasty by Faking My Death 大明：我靠诈尸带飞大明王朝 The More Wells, the More Hardships井字多困苦Historical1.2M WordsOngoing In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao lies at death’s door, and the entire court mourns. I transmigrate into the body of Zhu Xiongying, the eldest imperial grandson who is supposedly “dead,” but I’m trapped in the System’s space and can only act from afar. As my grandfather, Zhu Yuanzhang, is about to cry himself unconscious at Zhu Biao’s bedside, I make an “airdrop” and send a life-saving elixir right into his hands. Zhu Biao is saved, but the riddle I leave behind drives th 21Reads6.1Score—Shelves
11. 11 大 Great Ming: Zhu Xiongying, the Ungrateful Brat, Sues Old Zhu 大明，坑爹玩意朱雄英，状告老朱 Here I Come老子到来Historical424k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty + Righting History's Regrets + Industrial Revolution + Making Father and Grandfather Pay] [The regrets of the early Ming, the stories buried in history: What caused Chang Shi's death?] [Was there a conspiracy behind Zhu Xiongying's death?] Did Emperor Hongwu have no choice but to let Zhu Yunwen succeed him, or was it a plot by the Jiangnan scholar-official faction? Who won the struggle between civil officials and military officers in the early Ming? The court in 2kReads6.7Score104Shelves
12. 12 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Xiongying, Refuse to Be a Dutiful Grandson 大明：我朱雄英不当孝子贤孙 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical579k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + System + transmigration + from the start + Original + Historical What-If + Conquering the Xiongnu] I am the Ming Dynasty's first imperial grandson, who died young. By the Ming rule that the eldest legitimate son must inherit the position of heir, I was, in the truest sense, the third-generation heir to the Ming realm. I had a noble name: Zhu Xiongying. I died of smallpox, the only person to catch it. Ridiculous, isn't it? Even smallpox had it in for me. Born into the imperial fam 7.5kReads8.5Score462Shelves
13. 13 大 Great Ming: Zhu Gaochi, Empress Ma's Dream Grandson 大明：我朱高炽马皇后的梦中情孙 Unrivaled Zhen振无敌Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Empress Ma Saves the Ming Dynasty] + [Expanding the Empire] + [Changing the Ming Dynasty] + [Golden Finger] + [No Regrets] In the fifteenth year of Hongwu in the Ming dynasty, two major events were about to unfold: Zhu Xiongying, the eldest imperial grandson, and Empress Ma were both on the verge of death. Zhu Gaochi: “Big Brother Xiongying, Grandmother, don’t be afraid. Fatty’s here!” I was born into the body of the ten-month-old Zhu Gaochi, later known as Emperor Renzong of Ming, and received 9kReads8.1Score575Shelves

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    This story involves a character who transmigrates into the body of Zhu Gaochi (at age four), saves Zhu Xiong Ying, resurrects Chang Shi, and persuades Zhu Di to play a song about the impending doom of the Ming Dynasty for Zhu Yuanzhang.

14. 14 大 Great Ming: I Have a Spirit-Spring Space 大明：我有灵泉空间 Oh No, It's Smoking哎呀冒烟了Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, he was born into the womb as Zhu Xiongying, the eldest son of Zhu Biao, the eldest legitimate grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang. While Zhu Xiongying was still in the womb: Zhu Xiongying: Dad, you’re nothing like Grandpa! Zhu Biao: ?? Zhu Xiongying: Why don’t you stand up to him? Why don’t you fight him? Zhu Biao: Good grief, that’s my father. Led astray by his own son, Zhu Biao went around shouting that he wanted to lead an army to sweep across the northern deserts and become the first c 5.9kReads7.6Score416Shelves

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    To save Zhu Yuanzhang from his tragic life, I am reborn as his eldest grandson.

15. 15 大 Great Ming: A Comparison of the Two Imperial Grandsons Leaves Old Zhu in Despair! 大明：双皇孙对比，老朱崩溃了！ Dream Maker创梦师Historical636k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao died! Just as Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated over which grandson to name heir, a parallel-world comparison sky screen appeared, revealing the very different lives of Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yuntong. Old Zhu watched Zhu Yuntong on the screen: though he had rebelled, his achievements far surpassed Zhu Yuanzhang's own. His name was celebrated through the ages and remembered for generations, and he was praised as an emperor without equal. Then he glanced 3.8kReads7.2Score187Shelves

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    The story begins with Zhu Biao's recent death. Zhu Yuanzhang, on the advice of his court officials, is preparing to appoint Zhu Yunwen as crown prince. Suddenly, a celestial screen appears, displaying two videos: one of Zhu Yunwen and the other of Zhu Yunhuo. The Zhu Yunhuo in the celestial screen appears to be a time traveler who nearly destroyed the Earth. The story then unfolds through the celestial screen, gradually revealing Zhu Yunhuo's development of the nation.

16. 16 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang, Your Rebellious Son Better Hurry Up and Take the Throne 大明：朱元璋，逆子还不赶紧登基 Bi Qi毕奇Historical6.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the fifth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty and somehow became Zhu Gang, Prince of Jin. From the start, I drove Old Zhu into a rage, then stole Zhu Di's wife, the talented Xu Miaoyun. I carry the Anger System. As long as I make someone angry, I receive a system reward. Zhu Yuanzhang: “You little bastard! How dare you go to a pleasure house? I'll beat you to death!” [Congratulations, Host! You have angered Zhu Yuanzhang. Anger Points +1000. You have received the flintl 5.9kReads8.4Score548Shelves

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    🎉Highly recommend this incredibly fun and imaginative historical novel, *The Ming Dynasty: Starting by Driving Zhu Yuanzhang Crazy, Yet Refusing to Ascend the Throne*! The protagonist takes an unconventional approach from the very beginning, infuriating Zhu Yuanzhang to the point of rage, yet stubbornly refusing to ascend the throne. Watch as he uses his modern knowledge to stir up trouble in the Ming Dynasty, creating wonderfully unexpected interactions with a host of historical figures. The plot is lighthearted and humorous yet thrilling, featuring both captivating court intrigue and vivid depictions of everyday life. 19,000 People are already reading it. Come and experience this unique time-travel journey through the Ming Dynasty—guaranteed to be hilarious and addictive!

17. 17 大 Great Ming: Your Majesty, the Prince of Qin Has Joined the Crown Prince in Rebellion 大明：皇上，秦王带着太子造反了 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical541k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] [No System] After unexpectedly transmigrating into Zhu Yuanzhang’s second legitimate son, Zhu Shuang, he becomes an arrogant and overbearing man, hated by every official. He eggs his brothers on to rebel against their old man. Zhu Shuang: “Big Brother, do you want to be emperor? Just say the word and I’ll help you seize the throne!” Zhu Gang: “Exactly, Big Brother. Just say the word and we brothers will help you!” Zhu Di: “Big Brother, same here!” Zhu Biao: “All right! Second 11.1kReads8.5Score396Shelves
18. 18 大 The Carefree Prince of Great Ming: Shocking Old Zhu from the Start 大明逍遥皇子，开局震惊老朱 Colorful缤纷Historical927k WordsCompleted The thirteenth prince, whom Old Zhu had sent to the backwater of Fengdi, wanted nothing more than to live out his days in peace and maybe improve the prefectural city along the way. Unexpectedly, Old Zhu ordered him back to serve as regent in the crown prince's place. Old Zhu: Thirteenth, not serving as regent would be a complete waste of our Zhu family's genes. Er Hu: Your Majesty, the prince has equipped the entire army with guns! Old Zhu: ... Er Hu: Your Majesty, the prince led his army and c 485Reads6.2Score—Shelves
19. 19 大 Great Ming: I'm a Prince, Can't I Enjoy Myself? 大明：皇子的我还不能享受享受？ The Pumpkin Became a Rookie南瓜变成菜鸟Historical1.7M WordsCompleted I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a new book by a new author. He transmigrates to the Zhizheng era, and the System blows up. What! I'm actually the Prince Qin Min, who did every evil thing imaginable? The second legitimate son of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang! He died young. After his death, Zhu Yuanzhang personally wrote a memorial condemning him: "Since you were sent to your fief, you have earned no good reputation. You kept company with petty men, indulged in wine and women, a 36.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
20. 20 大 Great Ming: The Rebellious Prince Who Drove Old Zhu Mad 大明：叛逆皇子，老朱被我气疯了 Coffee Brownie咖啡布朗尼Historical141k WordsOngoing One day, he transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s sixth son, Zhu Zhen. Unexpectedly, he activates a System that collects the wrath of emperors. To live out his days in peace, Zhu Zhen starts having fun by getting his father into trouble every day. [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on creating an aphrodisiac incense and driving Zhu Yuanzhang mad with rage! Reward: 300 kilograms of potatoes!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on helping Zhu Di escape his wedding and making Zhu Yuan 5Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 我 I, Zhu Xiongying, Am Honored as the Sacred Ancestor 我朱雄英，庙号圣祖 Nocturne Planet不夜星球Historical1.9M WordsCompleted (The golden finger is weak and doesn't make much of a difference early on. It only helps the protagonist stay fit and protects him from being attacked when things get dangerous in the palace.) Zhu Yuanzhang: “Grandson, why are you always thinking about Japan? We declared it a country we wouldn't conquer.” Zhu Xiongying: “Grandpa, there's a mountain of silver on that island in Japan!” Zhu Yuanzhang: “The wokou pirates have been causing trouble lately. I'll have Tang He take the navy to Japan and 6.6kReads8.3Score363Shelves

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    Zhu Xiong Ying and Zhu Yuan Zhang discuss Japan, which contains hidden secrets. Although the protagonist's cheat ability is weak, he is still very cautious and prudent. Watch how he stirs up a storm in the Ming Dynasty. Come and see!

22. 22 大 Great Ming: The Eldest Imperial Grandson Forged in Battle 大明：劈出来的皇长孙 Loves Wood Ear and Sesame Tea爱吃木耳芝麻茶Historical762k WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Ying. A special opportunity let me transmigrate into the body of Zhu Xiongying, the late eldest grandson of the emperor. Watch me usher the Great Ming into an age of unrivaled splendor. May every land touched by the sun and moon become the territory of my Great Ming. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is alright; it's about Zhu Xiong Ying.

23. 23 大 Great Ming: The Murderous Prince Scared Old Zhu Half to Death from the Start 大明：杀星皇子，开局吓疯老朱 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.3M WordsCompleted After an accident, Zhu Su transmigrates to the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty and becomes Zhu Yuanzhang’s fifth son, Zhu Su, Prince of Zhou, the full brother of Zhu Di, Prince of Yan. He is bound to a rather troublesome System that grants rewards for exposing secrets. And so he starts doing all sorts of strange things! "Congratulations, Host, on exposing the love-hate affair between Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu, the daughter of the wealthy Liu family of Fengyang" "Exposure successful! You have received 10.7kReads8.8Score410Shelves
24. 24 大 Great Ming: I'm the Emperor, So Why Are You Hailing the Crown Prince? 大明：咱是皇帝，你喊太子万岁？ Ah, the Other Side of the Water水一方啊Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Not mindless! Fast-paced plot! A Hongwu-era take on Home with Kids!] After his soul transmigrates into Zhu Biao, he awakens the Long Live System. Every time he oversteps his bounds and acts like the emperor, he gains more years of life! And so Zhu Biao begins his journey as a rebellious son! Zhu Biao: Stripping the vassal princes of their military power isn’t enough. We should cut their stipends, too! Old Zhu: You’re not leaving your brothers any way to survive! Zhu Biao: Having only two consor 7.3kReads7.0Score479Shelves

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    🖤🖤🖤Transmigrated into the body of Zhu Biao, he starts by forging an imperial edict to weaken the power of princes and reduce their stipends. The prince, not yet officially appointed, goes from opposing to offering advice, determined to create a different Ming Dynasty.

25. 25 明 Ming: The Goddess Chronicles 明：神女记 Yongle Yuan Ying永乐元樱Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted Modern office worker Yang Xiaoqing plunges from a cliff amid blazing flames and yellow sand, only to land in a Ming army camp. Falling from the sky and seemingly immortal, she is hailed as the "Heavenly Oracle Goddess," and the wheels of fate begin to turn. Before the alcohol has even worn off, she finds a black-armored general holding a sword to her throat. He is none other than Prince Yan Zhu Di, the future Yongle Emperor! A golden star chart suddenly appears in her palm, and the battlefield's 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhu Di's doting love for the female lead is both sweet and heart-wrenching! It's so addictive!

26. 26 大 Great Ming: Crashing into a Pillar from the Start, Terrifying the Entire Court 大明：开局撞柱，吓坏满朝文武 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [From the start + System + transmigration + scheming + history + wild imagination] So, what exactly are the regrets of the Ming dynasty? The Hongwu Emperor, who lost his father, mother, wife, son, and grandson; the imperial eldest grandson who died young; Crown Prince Zhu Biao, widely regarded as the most secure heir in history; the indomitable founder who started with a single bowl; the man who ended with a tree and nothing but tears; and the Yongle Emperor’s lament: “Can even a lifetime of ach 8.7kReads8.2Score439Shelves

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    ① What a rebellious grandson! [Smirk] ② This one is even more rebellious! [Smirk]

27. 27 八 The Eight-Year-Old Blind Imperial Grandson Crawls Out of the Ming Tomb from the Start 八岁瞎眼圣孙，开局爬出大明皇陵 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (The author has already completed a million-word novel, so readers can dive in with confidence. Political intrigue + a story of loving grandfathers and filial grandsons + a tale of conquering the world. Zhu Yuanzhang is ruthless in the early stages, and the protagonist becomes ruthless later on. Readers who dislike saintly do-gooders or people who argue for argument's sake may want to steer clear!!!) Zhu Xiongying, the eldest legitimate grandson of the Ming dynasty and Zhu Biao's eldest legitima 33.5kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves

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    The protagonist, Zhu Xiong Ying, was the grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

28. 28 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 132.2kReads9.2Score12.9kShelves

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    [Making a face][Making a face] The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to ancient times, only to become a eunuch. Luckily, it's a fake eunuch; through diligent martial arts training, he regains his abilities. 🔥🔥🔥 High quality, 9.3 Points, over four million words, quality and quantity guaranteed. 🔥🔥🔥 Come check it out!

29. 29 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.5kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves
30. 30 大 The Ming Dynasty's Guardian Prince: Zhu Yuanzhang Makes Me Regent 大明镇国皇弟：朱元璋让我当摄政 Jie'er, Who Loves Barbecue Tofu爱吃烧烤豆腐的杰儿Historical664k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + Single Heroine + Technological Powerhouse + Golden Age Ming + System] Zhu Jiu transmigrated into the body of Zhu Yuanzhang’s blind younger brother during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. With the help of the System, he set out to restore China’s golden age under the Ming! [Brother Chongba, I’m taking this money, you don’t mind, do you?] [What? You want to compare connections with me? Do you really think you can compete? So you’re just a nobody!] [You’re the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu 13.7kReads7.5Score534Shelves

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    Is the most powerful prince in the Ming Dynasty even more arrogant than me?

31. 31 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    [🔥The Legacy of the Ming Dynasty|A 9.4-Point Masterpiece of Historical Fiction] Transmigrating into Zhu Yunwen, the most esteemed grandson of the Ming Dynasty! A meteoric rise—grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang, maternal uncle Lan Yu, the strongest heir to the throne. Watch as he turns the tide, creating a glorious Ming Dynasty where the sun and moon shine brightly and all nations pay tribute! Author "Time Thief" possesses profound writing skills; this completed work has 67,000 readers following it. Click to immerse yourself in unparalleled brilliance! 👑 #Transmigration #PoliticalIntrigue #EpicMasterpiece

32. 32 大 Great Ming: The Ultimate Salesman, Driving Zhu Yuanzhang Wild with Joy 大明：顶级带货，朱元璋乐疯了 The Snail Eats Crabs蜗牛吃螃蟹Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Huang Xuan simply opened a little antique shop. He never expected all the customers who visited his stall to be “Hanfu” enthusiasts dressed in ancient clothing. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Young Huang, I want to get my hands on a batch of weapons. Those northern barbarians are itching for a fight. Let’s go give them a good scratching!” Huang Xuan: “…” Empress Ma: “Shopkeeper, that electric bike is nice. Could you order a few for me? I’d like to take my family on an outing.” Huang Xuan: “Sure, sure. Just wai 17.2kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Huang Xuan simply ran a small antique shop. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang became his customer: "Young friend Huang, I want to get a batch of weapons to take back. The northern barbarians are itching for a beating; let's go scratch their itch!"

33. 33 大 Great Ming: I, Zhu Wenzheng, Am the Eldest Grandson of the Main Branch 大明，我朱文正乃长房长孙 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical913k WordsOngoing Zhu Wenzheng was the true eldest grandson of the Zhu family, and its strongest fighter. Yet he died of depression at a young age. While out fishing, Li Ergou gets into a traffic accident and somehow transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty, into the body of Zhu Wenzheng, who has been gravely wounded in the Battle of Hongdu. The moment he remembers that Zhu Wenzheng’s fate is to be placed under house arrest until his death, Li Ergou feels his whole world crumbling. No way! I have to change my fate. I 113Reads7.3Score104Shelves

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    Does a nephew count?

34. 34 大 Great Ming: My Uncle Is Zhu Yuanzhang 大明我大伯是朱元璋 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He was Zhu Yuanzhang’s most trusted nephew. He was also the person who gave Zhu Yuanzhang the biggest headache. He loved to play the rascal, and though people could beat and scold him, they couldn’t kill him. After all, he was the only son of Zhu Yuanzhang’s second elder brother. But this guy really was a troublemaking lout who drove the entire court crazy: he tricked Old Zhu, conned Young Zhu, and loved beating up Zhu Laosi. 20.2kReads8.8Score852Shelves
35. 35 为 Pretending to Be a Fool to Protect Myself 为了自保装傻子 Men Jieliefu门劫裂夫Historical521k WordsCompleted Li Ergou transmigrated to an era of the Ming Dynasty that never existed, only to discover that his long-dead grandfather had also been a transmigrator. His grandfather had left him an incredibly wealthy estate, along with soldiers, money, and power. He was even related to the imperial family, and his father was a staunch loyalist to the emperor. The only problem was that the crown prince couldn’t stand him. Thinking about all this left Li Ergou feeling helpless. He had nothing but a bit of stren 1.6kReads8.1Score102Shelves
36. 36 大 Great Ming: To Save My Own Skin, I'll Build an Empire Where the Sun Never Sets 大明：为保命我要打造日不落王朝 Wen Qiao问瞧Historical217k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + Reborn + National Destiny + Historically Grounded + Power Fantasy + Power Struggles + Big Ideas] Reborn Xie Haoyu becomes the disciple of a disheveled Daoist. He studies Daoist arts, martial arts, and medicine. At the foot of Mount Wudang, Xie Haoyu sets up a fortune-telling stall: [I can see the past and know all that has happened, and calculate the future six hundred years ahead.] By chance, he tells Zhu Yuanzhang’s fortune. Thanks to his keen insight into economics and currenc 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Ming Dynasty hellish joke—I thank you on behalf of my entire family. The story goes that after Zhu Yuanzhang established his capital in Nanjing, he was in high spirits and rode his imperial carriage to the home of Shen Wansan, the richest man in the country. Shen Wansan, of course, offered him a warm welcome. At this time, a dish of braised pork hock was served. Zhu Yuanzhang took one look and thought it was quite good, melting in his mouth. He asked Shen Wansan, "Old Shen, what is the name of this dish?" Shen Wansan calmly knelt down and replied, "Your Majesty, this is braised pork hock. Because each pork hock is strictly selected, each weighs exactly eight jin and eight liang (approximately 4.8 Catties), not an ounce more or less. Therefore, it is also called 'Pork Weighing Eight'." Upon hearing this explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, "How could there be such a reckless person in the world?" However, to maintain imperial dignity, he remained expressionless. Seeing the emperor's indifference, Shen Wansan felt he hadn't been enthusiastic enough. So he continued, "Your Majesty, look, the fat of this 'Zhu Chongba' is rich but not greasy, and the fat of this pork knuckle is also called 'pig fat,' these are rare and top-quality cuts." Zhu Yuanzhang's face had already turned quite ugly. The quick-witted Lady Shen immediately stepped in to smooth things over. Lady Shen knelt down abruptly and said, "Shen Wansan is ungrateful and doesn't know how to speak properly, Your Majesty, please don't be offended. This pork knuckle is called 'Zhu Wusi' because it's fed only on the new shoots of water hyacinths cut on the fourth day of the fifth lunar month each year." Zhu Yuanzhang, enraged, slammed his chopsticks down. A nearby eunuch, sensing trouble, quickly signaled to Madam Shen. The quick-witted Madam Shen immediately understood. She stood up, leaned over the pork knuckle, and sniffed it. Then she said, "Your Majesty, our family's rule is not to lean over the food to smell it, but this pork knuckle is an exception. We can blow on it with one hand and smell it. We call it 'Pig-Smell-Gathering.'" Zhu Yuanzhang, furious, had his guards draw their swords. Madam Shen, with her high wit, finally understood and loudly proclaimed, "Your Majesty, please calm down! It was a misunderstanding. This isn't actually a pork knuckle, it's Wan San's trotter." Shen Wan San, kneeling nearby, was displeased. He quickly shouted, "You woman's prejudice! This isn't my trotter, it's not mine, it's 'pig's trotter,' 'pig's trotter,' this is 'pig's trotter' pork knuckle!" Standing to the side, the fourth prince, Zhu Di, could no longer bear it and quickly said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Father, this family is extremely rebellious, daring to disrespect the imperial majesty. I suggest that their entire family be executed, their nine generations skinned alive and displayed to the public. Even that wouldn't be enough; I truly hope they can be executed by slow slicing." Shen Wansan was terrified and hurriedly said, "This humble one doesn't know how I offended Your Majesty. I am willing to die. But I also want to say that pig feed is very expensive now, so 'pigs are expensive,' 'pigs are expensive,' you can't just kill my pigs."

37. 37 崇 Chongzhen: My Life Has Been on Thin Ice 崇祯：我这一生如履薄冰 The Clear Breeze Chases Dust, Leaving No Common Souls Behind清风逐尘不留俗人Historical2.0M WordsOngoing (An immersive experience of Zhu Youjian's life and the true nature of the chaos at the end of the Ming dynasty! Not a power fantasy!) At the end of the thirty-eighth year of the Wanli reign, a report that Liaodong postal couriers had frozen to death was being used by a eunuch to prop up a table leg. The rice wasted at banquets by wealthy gentry in Jiangnan was worth more than three years of disaster relief in Shaanxi. Nanmu timber for the construction of the three great halls in the Forbidden Ci 668Reads6.4Score103Shelves

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    With sharp pen, the author depicts the turbulent political landscape; vividly portrays the power struggles and intrigues of the imperial court; profoundly explores the charm of history; rigorously logically fills in the gaps in dynastic history; and allows readers to travel through time to explore the legends of emperors. The author's masterful writing creates masterpieces! Especially in the first and second books, every character is fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, and possessing both cunning and strategic thinking. They are swept along by the tides of history, no longer merely tools to drive the plot, and the scenes are vividly depicted.

38. 38 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 59.6kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves

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    Here are a few highly recommended, addictive historical time-travel novels without a system. The first new book: Depicting the late Ming Dynasty, a time of frequent natural disasters, an incompetent court, an empty treasury, border unrest, and widespread poverty, beset by internal and external troubles. The protagonist, Zhu Youjian, is born into this era. Witness how the last Han Chinese emperor navigates the treacherous palace, survives, secretly builds his power, and ultimately reigns supreme. A highlight of this book is its vivid and compelling character development; the characters are not merely plot devices, but fully fleshed out, experiencing joy and sorrow, possessing both intelligence and empathy. The second and third books: These books boast a rich historical foundation, a logically sound plot, and rigorous storytelling. They depict battles against rebels, defense of the capital, conquest of the Jurchens, stabilization of the borders, suppression of bandits, struggles against officials and gentry, and the rectification of corruption… a web of schemes and plots within schemes. In short, the book depicts the power struggles and intrigues of the imperial court, explores the legends of emperors, mends the regrets of dynasties, and showcases the allure of history. The world is the chessboard, and all beings are pawns; who is the player, and the wheels of history keep turning ever forward?

39. 39 闯 The Chuang King Besieges the City, Bringing 1 Billion Taels of Silver to Transmigrate Into the Chongzhen Era 闯王围城，带10亿白银穿越崇祯 Chu Nanfeng楚南风Historical3.2M WordsCompleted [No System + No Harem + Bloody Battles + Suppressing Pirates + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Mei'er... why were you born into the imperial family? Zhu Long, a university student and soldier, transmigrates as the Chongzhen Emperor, and from the start, he’s supposed to kill a princess. With Li Zicheng’s million-strong army surrounding the capital, Zhu Long glares at the sea of rebel troops and raises the Son of Heaven’s sword in fury. He won’t hang himself! He won’t accept his fate! He’ll kill co 8.4kReads8.6Score809Shelves

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    Written in a humorous style yet retaining the spirit of the Ming Dynasty, this article guides you to understand the meaning of "all lands illuminated by the sun and moon are Ming lands." Highly recommended.

40. 40 明 Crown Prince Liu Ju of the Ming: My Father Is Zhu Yuanzhang 明太子刘据：我的老爹朱元璋 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Part of the Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Emperor Taizu of Ming series: The Crown Prince of Han, Liu Ju, Reincarnated in Zhu Biao He is Liu Ju, a lonely soul who has lingered for a thousand years. All his life, he wanted nothing more than to hear, “A father understands his son, and a son understands his father.” He is Zhu Yuanzhang, an iron-willed emperor who, in his later years, bears the pain of losing his son. When the soul of a crown prince from the Han dynas 2.3kReads8.6Score162Shelves

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    Welcome to the show! Feel free to offer your criticisms and suggestions. [Smirking emoji]

41. 41 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves

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    Welcome to watch! Your feedback and suggestions are welcome 😏

42. 42 大 The Marxist Emperor of the Great Ming: Chongzhen’s Answer 大明马哲主义皇帝：崇祯的答卷 Boss Cao of Jian'an建安曹总Historical954k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + political intrigue + alternate history + struggle for supremacy] Watch as a modern Marxist, well-versed in the art of overthrowing dragons, prescribes the first powerful remedy for a Ming dynasty rotten to the core! He has an answer to deliver! I was a Marxism student in graduate school. One moment I was asleep, and the next I had become Chongzhen, the emperor who would hang himself on Coal Hill! With the treasury empty, political factions at each other's throats, and rebels ris 46Reads7.1Score—Shelves
43. 43 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My Uncle Is Zhu Biao 穿越大明：我的叔叔是朱标 Delivery Guy快递哥哥Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Golden Finger] [Cozy Daily Life] [The Entire Zhu Family Is Here] [A Happy Family Reunion] A promising young man from the 22nd century (a hack novelist) was struck by lightning and unexpectedly arrived in the third year of the Hongwu era. He became the adopted son of Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, and the son of Mu Ying: Mu Chun. He had planned to lie flat and enjoy a life of idle luxury. But seeing how deeply Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma doted on him, along with t 37.7kReads8.2Score2.9kShelves

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    The protagonist is Mu Ying's son, and Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma treat him like their own grandson.

44. 44 穿 Transmigrated to the Great Ming, I’ll Defy Fate and Change My Life 穿越大明，我要逆天改命 Foodie Alliance吃货大联盟Historical3.9M WordsOngoing Build the Great Ming into an empire where the sun never sets, crush the rebel bands, fight the Manchus, and preserve the Ming dynasty. 111Reads6.7Score127Shelves
45. 45 大 Ming Dynasty: Empress Ma Wants to Castrate Me from the Start! 大明，开局马皇后要阉了我！ Yangyang's Memories阳阳的回忆Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Yang Ming transmigrates to the third year of Hongwu in the Ming dynasty. But all Yang Ming wants is to return to modern society. He can't bear to leave behind his newlywed wife and the spacious apartment he just bought. System notification: You can transmigrate back if someone kills you. So Yang Ming begins his mad quest to get himself killed. If you want to die quickly, you have to rebel. Yang Ming leads his men in capturing Fengyang and even digs up Zhu Yuanzhang's ancestral tomb. Zhu Yuanzhan 4.4kReads5.5Score121Shelves
46. 46 重 Reborn as Zhu Gaochi, the Sun of the Great Ming! 重生朱高炽，做大明的太阳！ Vanguard选锋Historical610k WordsOngoing Whoa, whoa, whoa~ I transmigrated! To the Ming dynasty! And I’m the eldest prince, no less! Looks like I won’t have to work hard anymore! But damn it, I’m Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of the Prince of Yan! The guy whose father lived so long that he spent twenty years as crown prince but only one year as emperor, and whose descendants later kicked him out of the Imperial Ancestral Temple! The guy his younger brothers bullied constantly when he was crown prince! No, no, no~ Sure, being crown prince 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He transmigrated into the body of Zhu Gaochi, who was only four or five years old and still studying in the Nanjing Imperial Palace. He broke through the impasse by opening a charity home, earning money by opening a textile workshop and making soap, and establishing an academy to popularize scientific education.

47. 47 被 After Old Zhu Kidnapped Me, I Somehow Became the Imperial Tutor to All Dynasties? 被老朱绑架后，我竟成万朝国师？ Like the Wind, Without a Destination似风无途Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [No System, dual transmigration, the Ming dynasty, multiple dynasties, and a logical plot.] Gu Yuan somehow awakens a dual-world portal. From the start, he finds a Zhu Yuanzhang in his home. He intends to give the old man a warm welcome, but turns his back and gets tied up and dragged to the Ming dynasty. This is ridiculous! I was at home, singing and chilling with the air conditioning on, casually sipping soda. Who wants to go to your Ming dynasty?! You surnamed Zhu, take this Ultra Flying Kick 8.6kReads8.0Score589Shelves

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    🎉Highly recommend "The Ming Dynasty: A Comparison of Two Imperial Grandsons, and Old Zhu is Devastated!"—A super interesting and imaginative historical novel! The story unfolds in a fantastical way within the Ming Dynasty. The two imperial grandsons exhibit drastically different traits: one is exceptionally intelligent yet unassuming, while the other is arrogant and uneducated. Faced with this contrast, Zhu Yuanzhang's mental state gradually crumbles. The plot unfolds against a historical backdrop, featuring both court intrigues and undercurrents within the royal family. The author's boundless imagination breathes new life into the familiar story of the Ming Dynasty. With 44,000 readers already, come and experience this unique tale of the Ming Dynasty!

48. 48 大 Great Ming: Asking the Hongwu Emperor to Abdicate from the Start 大明：开局请洪武大帝退位 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical428k WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + System + transmigrate + from the start + ruthless and decisive + Seal the Wolf's Mountain] In the fourth month of the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Crown Prince Zhu Biao passed away. In the ninth month of the same year, the Hongwu Emperor named Zhu Yunwen Crown Prince's Heir. One after another, a great many meritorious officials and nobles were slaughtered, like cooks discarded after the hare is dead. Prince Ning Zhu Quan: Father, you must be killing meritorious officials because 2.9kReads8.0Score102Shelves
49. 49 大 Great Ming: Zhu Yuanzhang Fakes His Death, and I Choose to Ascend the Throne! 大明：朱元璋假死，我选择登基！ Coconut Latte Is the Best生椰拿铁yydsHistorical2.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Meticulous + Emperor + Scheming + Twists + Political Intrigue and Wits + Logical Plot] In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuntong, who had transmigrated into this world, discovered that Old Zhu had kicked the bucket ahead of schedule. All the better. Letting Zhu Yunwen sit on the Dragon Throne would be a waste, so I’ll take it! But Zhu Yuntong had no idea. Zhu Yuanzhang had only faked his death to test Zhu Yunwen. “What? Zhu Yuntong has ascended the throne?!” “He wants to aboli 4kReads8.2Score478Shelves
50. 50 大 Great Ming: Become Emperor? No, I'm Off to Cultivate Immortality! 大明：当皇帝？不，我修仙去了！ The Nation's Number One Casanova国服第一骚Historical308k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into Zhu Yuntong. Just as he was about to seize the throne, a cultivation System suddenly activated. From then on, be emperor? Not a chance! An emperor goes to bed later than a chicken and gets up earlier than one. Could anything be more comfortable than cultivating immortality? 615Reads—Score—Shelves

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