Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝ 权谋流♛ 执棋流♞ 谋算天下流♝

1. 251 游 After Games Invade, I Settle the Score with Campus Loan Sharks 游戏入侵后，我清算了校园贷 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Urban240k WordsOngoing Set in a modern city, with Sun Yat-sen University’s three campuses and five schools as its central setting, an immersive game called "Era Invasion" suddenly overlays reality without distinction. Its rules become deeply entwined with the real world: completing missions can awaken supernatural abilities and grant supplies, while failure triggers real-world penalties such as ruined credit, physical injuries, or doubled debts. The campus loan platforms that once operated as usual mutate into the rea —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 252 大 Wen Tianxiang, the Great Song’s Lone Loyalist 大宋孤忠文天祥 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical342k WordsCompleted As the Southern Song teeters on the brink, its lands lie shattered beneath the ravages of the Yuan army. The Loyal Son of the Great Song: Wen Tianxiang tells the tumultuous story of Wen Tianxiang’s life. He excelled in the imperial examinations at a young age and was determined to serve his country. Though faced with corruption at court, he never wavered from his original ideals. When the Yuan army advanced, he stepped forward, gave away his entire fortune to recruit volunteer troops, and went t 16Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 兴 Rise and Fall 兴衰 Farewell to Parting辞去离别Historical267k WordsOngoing When a dynasty rises, the people suffer; when a dynasty falls, the people perish. What makes a prince, and what makes the realm? Anyone with ambition is bound to struggle for power. What does it matter if he stands above all as a treacherous hero or a ruthless warlord, when he is both a usurper of the realm and a victim of its wars? 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The rise and fall of any dynasty always involves players vying for power, either by competing for court authority or by consolidating local power. Pure power struggles are not without their flaws.

4. 254 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.1kReads8.6Score187Shelves

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   ✨In the first book, the female protagonist wakes up in an unfamiliar dynasty. Before she can even adjust, she's forced to embark on a path of power struggles, encountering various heroes step by step to see who has the superior skills.✨In the second book (note: female protagonist transmigrates into male body), the protagonist transmigrates into the body of the fifth prince of the Xilin Kingdom. To survive, he embarks on a path to seize the throne.

5. 255 任 I Finished the Mission and Ran, but the Young General Went Berserk 任务完成我跑路，少年将军杀疯了 Fragrant White Tea白茶香香Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing After Shen Xinglan was killed, she was supposed to be bound to a rebirth System, but by mistake she ended up bound to a transmigration System instead. From the start, she found herself on a battlefield strewn with corpses, with a young general whose gaze could kill pointing a sword at her throat as the prime suspect. He demanded coldly, “Tell me, who sent you to spy on us?” She was stunned. Could she really tell him the System had sent her to help him? To complete her System mission as soon as p 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a really good novel. The story doesn't drag, the plot isn't padded, and both the male and female leads are very clever; their interactions are full of wits and battles of wits. Highly recommend it!!! [Sending hearts]

6. 256 重 Reborn: The Spoiled Imperial Prince Turns into a Fox 重生之纨绔皇子变狐狸 Li Qingyong李清庸Historical131k WordsOngoing Everyone in the world knows him as a playboy, but beneath that facade lies a cunning fox. Everyone in the palace is a vicious beast. Only by making himself out to be useless can he evade the overt attacks and hidden schemes. “My prince is quite the actor.” “The world is a great game of chess, and only His Majesty can control it.” “Over all these years, the Third Prince has cultivated ties with everyone who might one day rule the capital. Do you still think he’s simple?” “All these years, eve —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A new book, unlike typical political intrigue novels, features a protagonist with a distinct character arc. Although it tells a story of court intrigue, it feels more like a philosophical work that uses political maneuvering as a guise to discuss the meaning of life.

7. 257 魂 My Soul Transmigrated into Gao Yang of Northern Qi, and You Call Him a Madman? 魂穿北齐高洋，你管这叫疯子？ Hua Zhanrong花占荣Historical295k WordsOngoing This story takes place in a parallel universe of the Northern Qi dynasty. In history, Gao Yang was wise and mighty in his early years, but became a drunken madman later in life. He was called a combination of a “heroic emperor” and a “beastly ruler.” He never managed to solve the problem of the Xianbei nobility's corruption. But what if his body were now inhabited by a cold-blooded politician with a modern soul and a thorough knowledge of how history would unfold? Madness? That's just my facade, 35Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   🔥🔥🔥 [If you've recently become obsessed with historical intrigue, then this is definitely a must-read novel] [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The plot is intricate and original, not convoluted or mindless, and there are no bad parts throughout. It has a strong sense of immersion, and the writing is superb. Read with confidence and highly recommended!

8. 258 魏EN The Wei Clan's Cursed Son Becomes Grand Secretary—Now They Beg Me to Return 魏家孽种成首辅，全族跪求我认祖 A Salted Fish in Everyday Life生活中的咸鱼Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as The Wei Fox) [Political Schemes][One Female Lead][Ensemble Cast][The Wei Faction] Condemned from birth, I was given the name Niesheng. On the day I was born, my mother died in childbirth, and my grandfather mourned before the ancestral hall. The whole household looked at me askance, all calling me a disaster star who had stolen another's fate. My biological father hated me like an enemy, my elder half-brother regarded me as an omen of bad luck, and my stepmother hid a knife behind 645kReads9.2Score90.3kShelves

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   This is amazing! It's good-looking and intelligent, highly recommended!

9. 259 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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   No romantic pairing, not low-IQ, the first book is a historical political intrigue, the second is a cultivation novel where even you are a pawn, the third is truly amazing, everything can be a pawn, it's really hard to see the whole truth until the very end.

10. 260 晋 Late Jin: Sima Yi Is Reborn as a Jiehuo Army Soldier 晋末：司马懿重生为乞活军 Dr. Zhou Tian周天博士Historical839k WordsOngoing A hundred and forty years after his time had passed! Sima Yi studied the young body he now inhabited. The Army of the Refugees was an armed force of displaced people at the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty, struggling to survive between the Hu and Han peoples. The original owner, Ran Cheng, was twenty-four. His father and brothers had all died in battle, and he commanded the three hundred survivors of the refugee army. Why do you fight to survive? To die like a dog by the roadside, or to reclaim t 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I started liking the Eastern Jin Dynasty after reading Langya, and that's how I came across this book.

11. 261 永 The Yongle Emperor: Zhu Biao 永乐大帝：朱标 Fourth Prince四王爷，Historical4.2M WordsCompleted (Decisive and ruthless! No System! Court intrigue and power struggles! Conquering the northern frontier!) A top wilderness survival expert transmigrates into the parallel world of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, becoming his eldest son, Zhu Biao! From then on, the Yongle Emperor is no longer Zhu Di. At home, he executes Lady Lü to stabilize the inner court. Abroad, he trains iron cavalry and formations of musketeers, repeatedly sweeping through the Tatars, Jurchen, Oirats, and the Little Cher 36kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    All three books feature emperors. The first is about Zhu Biao. The second is about Liu Hong, the last emperor before the Three Kingdoms period who still wielded considerable influence, saving the dynasty from collapse, and including many well-known strategists and generals. The third follows the path of Liu Bei, with a protagonist who somewhat manipulates others into believing he is a wise ruler sent by heaven to save the Han Dynasty. Even with the overall situation settled, it doesn't pad the word count and ends concisely, leaving the reader wanting more.

12. 262 综 Across Film and TV: The Protagonist Is Ruining the Plot Again 综影视之主角又在打乱剧情 Brave Mushroom Wants to Slack Off勇敢香菇想划水Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing A transmigration life came out of nowhere. I live each day with the mindset that we might as well go down together. (I suggest skipping the first two worlds.) Important!!! No romance!!! Dream of the Red Chamber ✔ The Three Heroes and Five Gallants ✔ Story of Minglan ✔ Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace ✔ Empresses in the Palace ✔ Adventures of the Young Brave ✔ My Journey to You ✔ My Journey to You watch-along ✔ A Journey to Love ✔ Dashing Youth ✔ Dashing Youth watch-along ✔ The Blood of Youth ✔ Th 12kReads8.5Score372Shelves
13. 263 偷 Stealing Faces 偷脸 Wang Big Hammer王大锤子Mystery785k WordsCompleted One day, a stranger added me on QQ and told me my girlfriend was a man. I called him an idiot. Then my girlfriend died, and when she died, she really did become a man. Her head had been cut off and sewn onto the neck of a male corpse... 249Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The one who orchestrated the scheme is now part of it; power is merely a balm for the soul. Intrigue and manipulation will only keep you guessing. Do you think what you see is the truth? It's just what they want you to see, meant to shatter your worldview.

14. 264 权 Power Over All: Shaking Up the Court with Logic 权倾天下：靠逻辑搅动朝堂 Cheese in Cola奶酪泡可乐Historical546k WordsOngoing Ling Mo wakes up as the foolish eldest legitimate son of the Chancellor’s household, and the moment he opens his eyes, he’s caught red-handed spying. With a few words, he turns the scene of a caught-in-the-act affair into a masterclass in logical reasoning. Before he can even enjoy the good life, he’s forced to take over the family’s mess. His sister is being married off for an alliance, his younger brother stabs him in the back, and his father is a sly old fox with plenty of secrets. The family 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💕💕 [Highly recommended for its high-quality political intrigue! Immersive experience! Definitely thought-provoking!] 🪁The plot is truly amazing, from the writing style to the foreshadowing, it's a very enjoyable read and an excellent bedtime story.

15. 265 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
16. 266 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 779Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A Three Kingdoms political intrigue novel, a hellish start, no system. Watch as the protagonist uses his political skills to defy fate and fulfill Zhuge Liang's dream of restoring the Han Dynasty. The plot is tightly woven and there are absolutely no flaws. If you find any, you win.

17. 267 三 Three Princes Vie for the Throne 三子夺嫡 Yang Cao Guo洋草果Two Female Leads2.0M WordsOngoing [Love and hate, political intrigue, pure love, amnesia, bad ending, happy ending.] This story has two female leads, each with her own male lead. Of course, if you’re sharp enough, you might also spot the little surprise the author has hidden away. I won’t say more; those who know, know. Female assassin: “I want to be a good person too, but I’ve already gone too far to turn back.” Female physician: “I’ve saved many people in my life, but I couldn’t save her.” Third Prince: “I hope the realm will 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend my own book, which contains elements of political intrigue. Please be kind if you don't like it, and thank you for your support. 🙂

18. 268 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves
19. 269 重 Reborn at the End of the Eastern Han: I Want to Be Emperor! 重生东汉末年：我要当皇帝！ A Bear Flew By一只熊飞过Historical534k WordsCompleted Liu An, a history student, transmigrates to the late Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Liu Bei's cousin. He's a shut-in who can't write poetry, invent or create anything, and has pathetic combat skills. Is his only choice to cling to Uncle Liu's leg and get by? No! He's not going to work for anyone else! History is the greatest golden finger! He'll become emperor himself! [Traditional story with no System] [Based on official history, not the Romance of the Three Kingdoms] [No inventions or creatio 406Reads7.6Score—Shelves
20. 270 重 Reborn as Wen Ying, the Female Chancellor 重生之女相闻缨 Deeply Hidden深藏不漏头Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted [No romance, no romance, no romance. A deranged female lead!] In her previous life, Chu Wenying never flinched in the face of schemes, assassination attempts, or flashing blades. Who could have known that the betrayal of the person beside her in bed would make her heart die? Then a cold flash of light, a spray of blood, and everything returned to the snowbound temple where they first met. This time, she will forge a path for the people of this world, a path no woman here has ever walked. Her lon 40Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Although this book hasn't been read by many people yet, the writing is meticulous and the plot is exhilarating. The female lead is ruthless and outstanding even without a romantic partner, and even the supporting characters and ordinary people are vividly portrayed. It's so satisfying! It really deserves a 9 out of 10! Everyone should go read it! The goddess writes it exceptionally well.

21. 271 皇 The Game of Imperial Power, the Scroll of the Realm 皇权弈，山河卷 All the Names I Could Think Of Were Taken想起的名字都被起完了Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Everyone said Su Wanli, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate, was a frail beauty who could barely walk without gasping for breath and had little time left to live. But no one knew that she was also the master of Tingfeng Tower, the greatest intelligence network in the martial world, as well as a royal orphan of the previous dynasty, pulling the strings from within a glittering world. At a palace banquet, the Crown Prince and the aristocratic clans joined forces to pressure her into marri 401Reads—Score116Shelves

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    From salt tax reform to the power struggle within the military, every scheme is logically clear. The protagonists grow closer through trial and error and stand shoulder to shoulder in times of crisis. The characters are incredibly three-dimensional, making the reading experience particularly immersive.

22. 272 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 9kReads8.9Score947Shelves

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    This is the most amazing novel I've read in the last six months, and I can't help but recommend it to you all! Xi Kang! Xi Kang! The more you read, the more addictive it becomes; the plot, characters, and writing are all superb!!

23. 273 薄 The Coldhearted Empress: Her Royal Husbands Marry Her, but Don’t Love Her 薄情女帝，皇夫们只娶不爱 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong female emperor]+ [Ancient-style political intrigue]+ [Palace intrigue with twists]+ [An entire cast of unhinged beauties]+ [Male leads are virgins] She is Xiao Jingli, the female emperor of Great Zhao, with the realm in her hands and the power of life and death at her command. Her harem is a chessboard. The three thousand beautiful men are not the emperor's prisoners, but living pieces on her political game board. The refined and gentle young nobleman; The proud, untamed son of a militar 1.1kReads9.3Score102Shelves

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    A scheme involving a handsome man, a palace intrigue within a scheme, the empress watches with amusement as madmen fight for her.

24. 274 官 The Official's Ladder: A Grassroots Civil Servant 官梯之【基层公务员】 Brother Lu Fan, Who Loves Snail Noodles with Chicken爱吃螺蛳鸡的陆凡兄Urban3.7M WordsCompleted There are ten rungs on the official career ladder. Wang Hongtao has the gift of foresight, starting from the very bottom and seizing every opportunity. Beginning at the section-chief level, he climbs one rung at a time, destined to forge his own glory! As he rises, he does all he can to benefit the people and improve the lives of those around him, while also settling an old score! See how an ordinary man makes waves in the world of officialdom! This is my first time writing, so please be underst —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 靖 Jingkang: Besieged City from the Start? I Refuse to Be a King Who Loses His Country 靖康：开局围城？朕绝不当亡国君 Middle-Aged Man Grinding Ink研墨的中年人Historical1.2M WordsCompleted He opened his eyes and found himself in the body of Zhao Huan, Emperor Qinzong of Song, the most unfortunate emperor in history! From the start, he faced hellish difficulty: Jin troops surrounded Bianjing, his father fled and left him to take the blame, and the court was full of either incompetents or treacherous ministers, all weeping and begging to surrender territory. And soon, 1.4kReads8.0Score104Shelves

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    This book is a political intrigue novel I'm reading. The male protagonist transmigrates and almost ends up living in a five-star toilet room in ancient times, just like the original owner. In order to avoid living in a toilet room, he embarks on a series of methods to save the country and its people.

26. 276 做 Setting the Trap 做局 Qia Ling Little Taoist恰灵小道Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A mastermind uses the martial world as a game board and people as pawns. Those drawn into the game are at their mercy. My grandfather was a Feng Shui master and a master schemer, yet he died after a charlatan set him up. My father was killed, my mother took her own life after being humiliated, and I ended up in prison. To avenge my family, I joined the Golden Sect and became a charlatan myself, rising to become a master strategist. I’ve set countless schemes in my life. Living schemes and deadly 16.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
27. 277 月 Dreams Beneath the Moon in Huazhou 月落梦华州 Wu Tinglan梧听澜Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing Don’t worry about the rating. [Desert Romance + Powerful Leads Who Save Each Other + Ensemble Political Intrigue + Hilarious Love Triangle] After a sudden raid by bandits, Gong Langyue, a princess of the Xiao Kingdom, is taken captive in the desert. Everyone assumes this delicate young woman from the Southern Dynasty won’t survive the winter. But she not only survives, she thrives, and even turns a group of women stranded on the grasslands into her own team. She may not be skilled in combat, 171Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Without relying on any special abilities or cheat codes, she conquered the most unruly grassland sun with her survival philosophy of "licking honey from the edge of a knife".

28. 278 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 84.1kReads9.6Score10.7kShelves
29. 279 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    A political intrigue novel with excellent writing, featuring a captivating and suspenseful plot.

30. 280 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 100kReads9.4Score18.2kShelves
31. 281 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.4kReads9.1Score990Shelves

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    No one is perfect; who can be without desires? Like a phoenix perched on a branch, one plays chess on the board. Strategizing and planning, one can bring order to the world.

32. 282 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    What a captivating political intrigue story!!! I devoured it in one go, and this is the highest praise I can give to a romance novel! Hahaha, both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and witty. 🧣• ·̫ •🧣

33. 283 大EN The Great Emperors' Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Mad 大帝禁区：师傅死后，我疯了 Bashu Red Bean巴蜀红豆Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [At the end of the immortal path, who stands supreme? One glimpse of red hair, and the Dao is lost.] (Not a wish-fulfillment novel. A brain-teasing, increasingly captivating long story.) “My eldest senior brother is reborn. In his previous life, he was an ancient-era Great Emperor.” “My second senior brother transmigrated from another world, one where technology and shady shortcuts coexist.” “Our junior sister is the little princess of the Ji family, peerless in swordsmanship and unrivaled in ta 36.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    This one seems like a mindless, enjoyable read, but as you delve deeper, it becomes a masterpiece of political intrigue.

34. 284 青 Chaos at Green Mountain 青山乱 Li Youcan李友参Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + high-martial-arts world + power struggles and passion + war-era romance + mature, trope-defying + high quality, no fixed heroine] Original title: Green Mountains in Turmoil 1: From Death to Life (The turbulent life of the heaven-chosen one. A slow-burn, growth-oriented male lead. Deliberately paced, not a power fantasy. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.) My wish came true!!! A retired assassin dies, his soul vanishing, then transmigrates to another world. His gre 44Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A genius bordering on the supernatural, with impeccable logic. An assassin transmigrates to an ancient martial arts world, only to wake up to find himself unable to defeat anyone. Since his body is weak, he decides to put his mind to work. Trapped in a deadly political intrigue, he is forced to make moves to outwit the world's greatest strategist. Stable updates, captivating political intrigue—follow along now, you won't regret it!

35. 285 师EN My Junior Disciples Are All Overpowered, So I Have to Cheat! 师弟们都是大佬，那我只能开挂了 Rain Falls from South of the City to the West城南有雨落城西Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted The second junior brother is the chosen one of the plane. The third junior brother is reborn. The fourth junior brother is an ancient Sword Immortal reincarnated. The junior sister is the future Demon Empress. Everyone from top to bottom is a hidden powerhouse! Ouyang, the eldest senior brother, gives a crooked grin. “Well, then I guess I'll have to use cheats!” 123.8kReads9.4Score12.1kShelves

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    ✿They schemed against him, but who knew he was scheming against them? [Smirk] The key is to transcend the sphere of influence of Heaven's will; I am the sole variable in this game. How can you become the true players?✿ "You are all in this play, we are all actors." This play must eventually have a perfect ending. ૧(●´৺`●)૭ I look forward to that day. [Smirk]

36. 286 军 Military Marriage: I Married an Officer With a Billion in Supplies and Had Triplets 军婚，十亿物资嫁军官一胎三宝 Sunny on March Third三月三日晴Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Pocket Dimension + Supplies + Adorable Kids + Rugged Hero + Sweet Romance + Multiple Births + Devoted Husband] What if you dreamed of transmigrating into the food- and clothing-scarce 1970s? With a pocket dimension containing a magical spring and supplies worth ten billion in hand, what was there to fear? Right after transmigrating, a scumbag ruined her reputation, and her awful family married her off to a rugged soldier who had been injured and supposedly couldn’t father child 37.7kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves
37. 287 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 49kReads8.9Score4.4kShelves

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    [Transmigration + Son of a Concubine in a Duke's Mansion + No System + Imperial Examination + Political Intrigue] The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a son of a concubine in the Wei State Duke's Mansion, where he has no worries about food or clothing and doesn't have to worry about making a living. However, he is not only unfavored but also ridiculed and looked down upon. The interactions between the male protagonist and the Sixth Prince, two chubby little boys, are especially adorable! The protagonist is incredibly intelligent, almost supernatural! [Kissing emoji]

38. 288 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score603Shelves
39. 289 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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    For political intrigue novels, these are the ones to read. The female protagonists are clear-headed, intelligent, courageous, resourceful, and goal-oriented, decisive and efficient, and not overly sentimental. The supporting characters aren't artificially made less intelligent to highlight the main characters; each one is fleshed out and relatable. Plus, the writing is excellent, making them well worth reading.

40. 290 刚 I Transmigrated and Got Arrested? The Scientist's Army Wife Turns the Tables 刚穿越就被抓？科研军嫂逆风翻盘 Mr. Zhongli钟离先生Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + 1970s era + period setting + advancing the nation through research + military marriage + alternate history + slow burn (not a power fantasy, includes awful characters)] // Twilight shines over the nine provinces, stars settle in my arms // A genius inventor from the interstellar era unexpectedly reborn in the year 1975 of the Xiazhou calendar. She opens her eyes in an interrogation room, in a dire situation, on the verge of being sentenced to death. Ye Mu is just about to show 29kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves
41. 291 蝉 Cicadas Sing as the Sun Sets in the West 蝉声且送阳西 Rain Falls, Bamboo Turns Cold雨落竹冷Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + swordsmanship + political intrigue + scheming protagonist + comedy + multiple leads] The world’s great currents form a chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. One player commands the black pieces, another the white. One person has double pupils and looks down coldly on mortal life, overturning heaven and earth with a single gesture. Another is refined and graceful, laying schemes one after another, each linked to the next. Another, though only at the second rank, takes one ste 7.5kReads9.3Score748Shelves
42. 292 穿 The Beloved Cousin of the Real Heiress 穿成真千金的团宠堂姐 What a Chocolate巧了个巧克力Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted [Campus Life, Strong Male and Female Leads, Everyone’s Darling, Mutual Devotion, Healing Each Other, Satisfying and Sweet] Cheng Zhuo somehow winds up inside a novel about a real and fake heiress, as the cousin of the true heiress, who is reborn and destined to be reduced to a cannon-fodder character. The cousin comes from a good family, has a great figure and a beautiful face, and is the family’s beloved little princess. Holding such a winning hand as everyone’s darling, Cheng Zhuo can’t unders 11.2kReads9.0Score899Shelves
43. 293 我 I'm the Boss of a Chaotic World, So Having a Few Billion Underlings Is Only Reasonable 我，乱世帮主，有亿点小弟合理吧 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn in troubled times + villainous gang leader + high martial arts + no female lead + ruthless and decisive + rivalry between the martial world and the imperial court + domineering] Reborn as a gang leader in troubled times, he recruits a million disciples! Ruthless and decisive, he rises to power, unbeatable and without a love interest: Ying Xiu! Ying Xiu is reborn in troubled times. With supreme ruthlessness, he rises to power, establishes a gang, and dominates everything. “Damn it, how m 13.9kReads8.4Score840Shelves

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    Online strategy, strategizing for the world

44. 294 网 Online Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See Hidden Information 网游：只有我能看到隐藏信息 Moonlight Old Rascal明月老贼Sports2.0M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Memes + Playing It Safe + Old-School Passion + SSS-Rank Talent = ???] Ye Bai awakens an SSS-rank talent, bears the name Asura, embarks on the path to invincibility, and forges himself into the strongest of all! (Crossed out) This is a funny story about a group of people saving the world. Nightmare: “Tell me, do you have nightmares?” Wuhen: “You’re so cocky. Did you ask my sword first?” Xiaoyao: “How boring.” Asura: “In a century filled with great figures, only Nightmare, Wuhen, X 86.9kReads9.3Score6.4kShelves
45. 295 四 The Legend of the Four Barbarians' Script Translators 1: The Female Official 四夷译字传奇1（又名：女官） Little Fox Ruwei小狐濡尾Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted [The First Female Court Translator VS the Devoted Great General. A historical romance masterpiece by Xiao Hu Ru Wei. Watch the heroine become a respected translator and diplomat after joining the Four Barbarians Bureau: she travels to Fusang, translates state documents, performs diplomatic rites, and designs cannons!] From birth, Zuo Junzhi was surrounded by dazzling prestige: her father was the son of the Left Chancellor, and her mother was a princess of Usi Zang and queen of Gaochang. Yet bene 170Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    [Political intrigue + palace intrigue + younger man/older woman + strong protagonists] The female protagonist comes from a distinguished family. After her mother's death, she goes from a life of luxury to a life of frugality. She goes from telling stories in a teahouse to writing articles in a bookstore. Later, she is valued by the emperor because of her proficiency in foreign languages ​​and enters the Four Barbarians Bureau to help the emperor investigate the Right Chancellor's conspiracy to collude with other countries.

46. 296 钟 Zhong Xiao'ai, Can You Handle This Kneel? 钟小艾，这一跪，你遭得住吗？ Nightfall on the High Terrace高台夜色Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted After being reborn, watch as they change their fate one step at a time, make up for the regrets of everything they lost in their previous life, and navigate the treacherous twists and turns of a turbulent world! 24.7kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    A thrilling political intrigue story! Qi Tongwei, who committed suicide by shooting himself, is reborn, finding himself on the sports field of Handong University of Political Science and Law. A stark contrast to the original story! In front of Hou Liangping, Qi Tongwei actually kneels down and presents Zhong Xiaoai with roses!!! Hou Liangping swings his fist and lands a heavy blow on Qi Tongwei's nose...

47. 297 满 I Worked the Entire Court of Officials So Hard They Can't Sleep 满朝文武被我卷的睡不着 Lu Xuanxuan陆瑄瑄Ancient Romance392k WordsOngoing [Court Intrigue] + [Woman Disguised as a Man] + [Female Chief Councillor] + [Strategic Heroine] + [Reformer] Important: This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! She opens her eyes, and the grind begins! She studies relentlessly, placing first in all three examinations and claiming the top spot on the list. She works her way up in government, rising through four promotions to the highest office. She endures hardship: exiled twice, thrown into a dungeo 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What initially seemed like a lighthearted, wish-fulfillment story turned out to be a tragic tale of a female reformer's growth, giving the impression of her single-handedly resisting the entire prevailing environment. Warning: Too many angst-filled moments.

48. 298 辛 After Ten Years of Hard Work, the Emperor Wants Me Dead 辛苦十年，皇帝却要杀我 Gao Bailiu高白柳Two Male Leads123k WordsOngoing Wolf eyes gleam in the snowy night, while power plays throw the realm into chaos. Shao Shijin, Grand Preceptor of Great Qian, is a “good official” in the eyes of the people and the young Emperor Qian Yuan’an’s most trusted support. To the powerful of the three kingdoms, he is also the most dangerous madman. He dares to enter Southern Chu alone and stir up its court, to burn Northern Yi’s provisions and force back a hundred thousand wolf riders, and even to pin the emperor to his throne and teach 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Dual Male Leads] + [Darkened and Mad] + [Political Intrigue and Puzzling] + [Pre-planned Reversal] A political intrigue ensemble novel

49. 299 双 A Game of Two Faces 双面奕局 A Little Cabbage w一颗小白菜wHistorical148k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Yan Chi, commander of the northern frontier, was betrayed by a close friend, branded a traitor, and saw his family wiped out. He barely escaped with his life. Seven years later, he returns to the imperial capital under the alias “Chen Yu,” a mysterious merchant. On the surface, he is a wealthy imperial merchant offering an auspicious treasure. In truth, he intends to make one grand move on the chessboard of power and bring down the dynasty in a game of revenge. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Royal intrigue, the male protagonist is a vengeful man who has endured for many years, with a sharp mind, former friends have become enemies, and multiple people are at odds!

50. 300 我 I Only Wanted to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 18.3kReads8.7Score997Shelves

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