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

1. 301 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score143Shelves

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   Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

2. 302 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 50.8kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves

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   A clash of titans, evenly matched, with non-stop excitement and suspense. This is a modern novel, not about conquering the world, but the high-level CP (couple) dynamic, using strategy and manipulation, is top-notch. [Eating melon emoji] In the early stages, the female lead uses only force to suppress the male lead's intellectual battles. Later, in university, their external states reverse, and they become evenly matched in all aspects, directly initiating a high-level intellectual clash. A constant series of interconnected schemes, storms, heart-pounding moments, pushing limits, and even some subtle, tantalizing moments... This high-level CP dynamic is truly captivating, restrained yet insane. Just to clarify, this book is still ongoing. However, I came from the author's other novels; the author updates five times a day, which is quite good, and the plot and intelligence are consistently high.

3. 303 重 Back to the 1990s: A Political Science Graduate's Son-in-Law 重回90，从政法女婿开始 The Carousel That Runs Eight Days a Week一周上八天的旋转木马Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted No womanizing, no System, one female lead, a serious officialdom novel, a crime thriller set in a past era, and a fiercely protective wife. A slow-burn story, written simply to make you smile. During the urban transformation of the 1990s, crimes were rampant and restoring order was an urgent priority. Li Feng, once an experienced grassroots criminal investigator in the twenty-first century, was reborn by accident in 1996 as a young captain with a master's degree in criminal investigation. He w 2.2kReads8.2Score166Shelves

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   A ten-year longtime book lover highly recommends it ❤️❤️

4. 304 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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   High-scoring masterpiece of political intrigue

5. 305 帝 The Emperor's Tutor 帝师 Douding豆丁Eastern Fantasy839k WordsCompleted The road to growth begins with nurturing the heart. The path to becoming an emperor is long and arduous. One man, one sword, and one deadweight companion: together, they will make him the greatest emperor of all time, reigning supreme beneath the heavens! 367Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   Extremely brain-teasing, everyone should give it a try, it's amazing!

6. 306 将 After I Was Given to the Prince, the Mad Emperor Regretted It Too Late 将我送给王爷后疯批皇帝追悔莫及 Wenxin Ruoshui文心若水Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted With beauty enough to topple cities, she was cursed by the world as a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation. The emperor's favor turned out to be nothing but a means of revenge. Behind the glittering splendor, the truth slowly emerges. The one responsible for the hatred between their country and their families is none other than him... A peerless beauty made heroes across the land fall at her feet, yet he wanted nothing more than to see her dead. After going to great lengths to trick the i 489Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This is a high-quality novel combining elements of officialdom, beautiful women, and power struggles. The plot primarily revolves around the conflicts between the imperial court and the martial arts world, with exceptionally well-depicted portrayals of these power struggles. The writing is excellent, and the pacing is smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

7. 307 帝 An Emperor Reborn in the Empress Dowager: Sweeping the Seven Kingdoms and Restoring Imperial Might 帝王魂穿太后，横扫七国振天威 Master Yideng一灯大法师Historical216k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + ensemble cast + lifespan trades + no foreknowledge + no cheat] A light touch, high-IQ clashes. If you love The Qin Empire or Three Kingdoms, this is an absolute must-read. In my previous life, I was the ruler of a fallen kingdom. In this life, I am the disgraced crown prince of an enemy state. Faced with the iron hooves of the Seven Kingdoms' allied forces and the scheming of the entire court, I can only gamble with my life: “Li Mu returns, at the cost of three years of m 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A tyrant's soul transmigrates into the body of a deposed crown prince, starting in hell. He schemes and plots to conquer the world, but in the end, he too is just a pawn in someone else's game...

8. 308 我 I’m Reborn, So Why Are You Still Asking Me to Confess? 我都重生了，你还叫我表白 Soy Milk and Buns豆浆包子Urban423k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Campus Belle + System + Everyday Romance + Political Maneuvering] “With empty sleeves, how could I dare to keep a beauty from her happiness?” Burdened by enormous debt and framed by others, Tang Lin is reborn at eighteen. This time, the spring breeze stirs your long hair, but it’s my dreams it sets in motion. From a naive boy to a devoted man with graying hair, this time, I won’t miss my chance. I’ll confess my love ninety-nine times. This time, Chen Manzhen is the one who comes after 12Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   I stumbled upon this novel and was immediately captivated by the opening. It's so sweet, and by the end, you've won both love and wealth! The author is truly a genius; you'll regret not reading it!

9. 309 穹 Peak of the Firmament 穹苍之巅 Half a Silly Melon半棵呆瓜Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing The young Mo Chen disappeared for five years. Now, five years later, he has returned in triumph. Watch this dashing young man overcome one obstacle after another and climb to the very peak of the heavens. 2.9kReads8.5Score206Shelves
10. 310 名 In the Name of the People: Restarting 1992 名义：重启1992 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsOngoing Qi Tongwei is reborn in 1992 and rises steadily to success. Oh, I hope everyone enjoys it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 22.7kReads7.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Qi Tongwei is reborn in 1992, rising rapidly through the ranks amidst magnificent waves and intricate power struggles!

11. 311 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 25.2kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    They're all fine chaff, hehe.

12. 312 名 Celebrities Talk: America's Kill Line 名人谈：美国斩杀线 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪6k WordsCompleted Celebrities Talk: America's Kill Line 162Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
14. 314 女 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 The Mountains Are High, the Waters Long山高水长长Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This political intrigue novel is also worth checking out. It's a palace intrigue story. The protagonist, a princess, was living a carefree life until a sudden tragedy struck, her family died, and she became involved in the struggle for the throne, ultimately winning it.

15. 315 高 When the Sorghum Blooms Red Again 高粱再次红了的时候 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪6k WordsCompleted When the Sorghum Turned Red Again 223Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 316 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.8kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Political intrigue; the female protagonist uses her wits and courage to control the overall situation.

17. 317 沉 The Silent High-Speed Train Passenger 沉默的高铁乘客 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪37k WordsCompleted The Silent High-Speed Train Passenger 147Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score506Shelves
19. 319 榕 Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 榕树下随笔四篇 Pale Clouds, White Snow苍云白雪8k WordsCompleted Four Essays Beneath the Banyan Tree 89Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 320 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    Pure historical novel about political intrigue

21. 321 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    I think this book is a top-tier work in the political intrigue genre. It weaves together the martial arts world, the imperial court, and romance, with numerous foreshadowing elements, intricate plot twists, unique and well-developed characters, and a tightly woven, suspenseful storyline. It's exceptionally good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] I've already read 161 chapters and am specifically recommending it! [Laughing][Laughing]

22. 322 长 The Grand Princess Is Obsessed with Rebellion, but There Are Six Male Leads 长公主沉迷造反，但有六个男主 Xi Han习含Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + political intrigue + strong female lead + otome + adored by all + romantic rivalry + multiple male leads + all male leads are chaste] Su Fengyi transmigrates into a villainous princess in a male-oriented rebellion novel. She has only a year before the male lead succeeds in his rebellion and has her killed. After looking over the entire novel, Su Fengyi realizes the male lead succeeds thanks to two things: protagonist plot armor and the help of talented supporters. To 10.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
23. 323 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    A heartwarming story about siblings, featuring an older sister protecting her two younger brothers and a gentle, devoted childhood sweetheart general.

24. 324 三 Three Years of Marriage, One Letter of Divorce Ends It All in the Capital 三年婚姻，一纸休书断京华 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Three Years of Marriage, One Divorce Decree Shatters the Capital 464Reads—Score103Shelves

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    A woman confined to her chambers, yet a merchant whose business prowess extends far and wide.

25. 325 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
26. 326 国 A Fallen Kingdom, a Peach Blossom Misstep 国破山河•桃花错 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted A Fallen Kingdom, a Shattered Landscape, and a Peach Blossom Mistake 8Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 父 Father, Don't Kneel. I Only Care About Passing the Civil Service Exam 父君别跪，我只讲公考上岸 Yu Yongjingong雨永井工Female-Channel Fanfiction281k WordsOngoing [The rating has just been released and will rise later] [Transmigration into a drama + Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms + power fantasy + civil service exam candidate] [Major OOC + slow burn + original female lead + drastic changes to the original plot + completely reworked timeline + male lead appears in the illusions, but not yet in the main story] [Skip to Chapter 50 if you want to read about Bai Qian directly] [None of the characters in this book put romance first] The 453Reads8.0Score111Shelves

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    Original female protagonist in a fanfiction about three people living three lifetimes

28. 328 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    A superb historical novel, absolutely brilliant.

29. 329 半 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 Fish Beneath the Ice冰底鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 74Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    It's well-written, especially the characters' personalities and thought processes are clearly defined, and the depiction of human nature is very vivid and lifelike. The more you read, the more you want to continue. Definitely adding it to my bookshelf.

30. 330 恶 Ten Years After the Wicked Minister Died, He Came Back to Life 恶臣死后十年，他活了 Black Resilience黑色韧性Historical335k WordsOngoing The emperor was dead, the crown prince was weak, and sycophants held the court in their grasp. Traitors ruled the land. Loyal officials dared not speak, and the court bowed as one. Those who refused to kneel had their bones broken. Those who dared to speak had their tongues torn out. Men of principle died beneath the executioner’s blade, while vile opportunists became honored guests in the halls of power. A spark smoldered in the mountains, barely clinging to life. A hidden dragon lay coiled in 248Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    The protagonist of an ancient political intrigue story is a corrupt official who, after being resurrected, returns to the capital in disguise. In public, he is a skilled detective; in private, he is a master of manipulation and power struggles. In the fierce competition, he is the mantis and the cicada, and forever the oriole that unawares him in the end.

31. 331 乱 Return in a Chaotic Age 乱世归 Leatherbound Book牛皮书Eastern Fantasy538k WordsOngoing You fear your achievements will alarm the sovereign, so you conceal your schemes behind a faint smile. The people fear the living will suffer, so they make their loyalty clear in word and deed. But the emperor rules without virtue, fostering evil in secret and chilling the hearts of his loyal subjects. They retreat to a corner of the realm, watching the dragon across the river as they await the chance to slay it. Sixteen years pass. To set right and wrong and restore justice, a young man heads n 2Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 332 从 A Career-Building Game Starting with SWAT 从SWAT开始的职业成长游戏 Nan Chang南长Urban5.1M WordsOngoing He is an elite assault operator with the San Diego SWAT team in the United States! He is a top German marksman active on the Western Front during World War I! He is a top spy trained at the X-agent training camp during World War II! He is a legendary explorer of the American West, the uncrowned king of the Caribbean, the world’s most formidable lone counterterrorism operative… Before earning all these countless titles, Zhang Xuan was just a low-ranking police officer who had transmigrated into n 65.8kReads9.3Score5.1kShelves
33. 333 焚 Burning the Palace 焚阙 Holding an Umbrella, Seeking the Dao执伞问道Historical371k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story + Live-in son-in-law + Revenge + Court Politics + Martial World + No System + Rise to Power + Multiple Heroines] [No formulaic plot. A frustrating start, subtle writing, and an extremely slow pace. If this isn’t for you, please move along. Give me a break!] A sordid political marriage that uses matrimony as cover for adultery drags Gu Yanqing, a modern young man, into the Great Liang dynasty, where he becomes the Zhang family’s lowly live-in son-in-law, treated like 1.8kReads8.2Score117Shelves

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    It's really good!

34. 334 谋 Scheming for the Phoenix: The Empire as a Game, You as My Pawn 谋凰：江山为局，卿为子 Mo Bai Long Miao墨白陇喵Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing [Reborn + political intrigue + palace and household drama + the hero's desperate pursuit of his ex + strong female lead] In her previous life, Shen Yu, an illegitimate daughter in the household of the Vice Minister of Personnel, suffered a cruel fate and watched her closest family die. She helped the Third Prince, Xiao Jue, ascend the throne, only for him to end her life with a bowl of lethal poison. Reborn with all her bitterness intact, she returns to three years earlier, when her adoptive mot 2Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, she was betrayed and given her life; in this life, she seeks revenge against all odds! Reborn, the illegitimate daughter Shen Yu has a clear goal: to destroy the scumbag husband and crush her elder sister! She meticulously plans, first humiliating her sister in her marriage, then orchestrating setbacks for the scumbag husband's path to the throne, while secretly extending an olive branch to the Third Prince, earning his favor through her genuine talent and abilities. From petty squabbles in the inner quarters to life-or-death struggles in the court, the plot unfolds layer by layer, packed with thrilling moments—you simply can't stop watching!

35. 335 我 I’m Just a Nobody: I Transmigrate and Get Caught in a Son-in-Law Scheme 我本路人：穿越身陷赘婿迷局 Holding an Umbrella, Seeking the Dao执伞问道Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel + Live-in Son-in-Law + Alternate History + Suspense + Court Politics + Martial World + No System + Light Ensemble Cast] Modern-day Shen Nian'an plunges into the water and wakes up as a substitute live-in son-in-law in ancient times. Before he can figure out what's going on, a sister who suddenly appears accuses him of murdering their mother and younger brother. Just what kind of dead end has he landed in? The young widow he married into the family seems to refuse hi 7.7kReads8.5Score560Shelves
36. 336 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

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    The late emperor's crown princess wielded the power of the world, plotting to seize the throne!

37. 337 三 Third Prince, Your Entire Family Is Dead! 三皇子，你全家死绝了！ Mu Yi Jin Jin木易巾巾Ancient Romance94k WordsOngoing [Empowering Female Lead + Palace Intrigue + Heroine Topples an Entire Dynasty + Kind in Her Past Life, Villainess in This One + Ensemble Male Cast] Xie Fan died at the hands of the person she loved most. Her entire clan was wiped out, and she died without even a proper burial! Then Xie Fan lived again, reborn a year earlier, when her lover had yet to grow powerful and still had use for her. She decisively rejected the marriage, drew a clear line between them, and began plotting her revenge. Qi B 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Power struggles and intrigue! This story of a female protagonist overthrowing a dynasty is so satisfying! No competition, no saintly heroines! She was betrayed and her entire family executed, but she is reborn to overthrow the puppet dynasty, purge the court of corrupt officials, seize the throne, and exact revenge!

38. 338 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.3kReads9.5Score6kShelves
39. 339 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 25.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    [Entire group portrait + Warring States period + Political intrigue + Patriotism + Original poetry + Distinctive supporting characters + Multiple female leads] 10

40. 340 兵 A Special Forces Hero in a Frail Body, Forced into Marriage by a Female General 兵王穿病秧子，被女将军逼婚 Wind's Divine Tale风传神Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The short drama of the same name is now available on Hongguo. [Ancient Court Intrigue] [Alternate History] [Fantasy] [System] [Elite Soldier Transmigration] [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance] [Overprotective Mom] Here’s the bottom line: I’m Ye Kai, an elite soldier, and after transmigrating, I’ve become a social laughingstock. The good news: My mom is a battle-hardened princess with incredible strength, and she’d do anything to protect me. The bad news: She thinks a gust of wind could knock me ov 8.5kReads9.0Score469Shelves

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    ✨✨ (Super novel historical intrigue + time-travel military king genre, super good-looking) [Bookmark it] Immersive, smooth writing, novel plot settings, coherent and not awkward story, you will definitely be satisfied when you read it.

41. 341 修 The Immortal Cultivation Emperor: I Started a Divine Dynasty as a Hostage 修仙帝皇：从当质子开始建立神朝 Pale Face, Kind Heart脸白心不黑Eastern Fantasy401k WordsCompleted [Cultivation] [Imperial Dynasty] [Golden Finger] [Invincible Protagonist] [Conquest] Su Shimin was a hostage prince and should have accepted his fate. But by chance, he obtained the legacy of the Taibai Immortal Sect. He mastered immortal arts, alchemy, artifact refining, and formations. He defied fate and built an unrivaled divine dynasty! If anyone refuses to submit, scheme against them in secret! If anyone rebels, crush them with force! 1.4kReads6.6Score102Shelves
42. 342 我EN The Monsters I Created! 我创造的怪物！ No One in the World Will Ever Meet Me Again世人千万再难遇我Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes + Ensemble Cast + Cosmic Horror + No System + No Romance] Also known as: Dark Revelation Gods and demons, dragons, and the apocalypse were once fairy tales. The mysteries of this world have faded from sight, yet someone has brought those long-lost things back into the public eye. And every clue, every lead, points to a man named Chen Ye. “Friends, would you cast off this flesh and join us in embracing evolution?” Extended blurb: Sequence 001: The Mimic Sequence 002: The Deep O 66.7kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves

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    The second book is purely behind the scenes.

43. 343 重 Reborn Top Scholar: Tales of the Entertainment Quarter 重生状元：教坊司风云录 The Herdsman Is Busy牧夫很忙Historical301k WordsCompleted #Reborn #Historical #Top-Schorar-Turned-Merchant #Political Intrigue and Face-Slapping #Two Powerful Leads #Comeback #Ancient-Era Commerce #Righting Old Injustices at Court #Reform #Feel-Good Read #Heroine’s Redemption #Courtesan Pageant In his previous life, office worker Zhu Yongming transmigrated into the body of a newly appointed top scholar. Before he’d even settled into his seat, his habit of speaking too honestly earned him a swift kick from the emperor straight into the Imperial Music B 501Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've unearthed a treasure trove of ancient Chinese political intrigue! It's not flashy, formulaic, or a quick fix; it intertwines the realities of everyday life with court politics. A former top scholar, unjustly imprisoned in the dreary world of the brothel, rises from humble beginnings, upholding his principles amidst chaos. He protects a group of vulnerable women from their lowly plight, navigating the complexities of court politics step by step, uncovering a long-buried, shocking case, and confronting powerful aristocratic families. All beings suffer; nobility is determined by birth. The writing is gentle yet dignified, the characters vividly portrayed, and the more you read, the more you appreciate it. A must-read if you're looking for something to read!

44. 344 司 Sima Yi: The Ninja Rules 司马懿：忍者为王 Guo Ruixiang郭瑞祥Historical122k WordsCompleted In the heroic age of the Three Kingdoms, what set Sima Yi apart was the essence of his life wisdom: the ability to endure what ordinary people could not. Through endurance, he waited for the right moment and chose the right ruler; through endurance, he acted with loyalty and caution and earned trust; through endurance, he bore humiliation and guarded against impatience, defeating the wisest of men; through endurance, he lulled his opponents into complacency, struck back, and seized power. In acc 306Reads9.2Score—Shelves
45. 345 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 108.1kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    It's beautiful! I highly recommend it.

46. 346 反 The Villain Enters the Game Himself, Scheming Against Heaven, Earth, and All Living Beings 反派以身入局，谋天谋地谋众生 City Madman都市狂人Eastern Fantasy524k WordsCompleted [Villain + System + high IQ + scheming + defies destiny + ruthless and decisive] Dongfang Wudao: “Si Hanyue, I saved you right here three years ago!” Si Hanyue: “Did I ask you to save me? Who told you to meddle?” Dongfang Wudao: “I turned your family from a nobody into a first-rate power. You didn't notice that?” Si Hanyue: “What, are you trying to guilt-trip me with that? Wasn't it your duty?” Dongfang Wudao: “You asked me for resources. Did I ever turn you down?” Si Hanyue: “You can't even han 3.8kReads8.5Score390Shelves

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    Some I haven't seen. The ones I have, I've forgotten. Further discussion is pointless. Let's move on to the main text.

47. 347 我 I Made the Game Descend into Reality 我让游戏降临现实 No One in the World Will Ever Meet Me Again世人千万再难遇我Sports1.2M WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes / Players / Gaming / No Female Lead] That day, the epoch-making full-dive VR game Land of Seals burst onto the scene, setting off a gaming craze across the world. Its average number of players online topped three billion at one point! But no one knew that one day in the future, everything in the game would descend upon reality! The Tower of Seals, the Legions of the Old Ones, the Doomsday Church… Only Ye Qiu, a reborn person, knew what was coming. But I don’t care, because… “I 22.1kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
48. 348 卑 The Despicable Saint: Cao Cao, Complete Collector's Edition (10 Volumes) 卑鄙的圣人：曹操珍藏版大全集（全十册） Wang Xiaolei王晓磊Historical2.3M WordsCompleted The most realistic, vivid, and complete biography of Cao Cao ever written. This classic work of history has sold more than 2.5 million copies! The Despicable Sage: Cao Cao: Each episode lays bare the despicable, treacherous, and ruthless schemes Cao Cao used to subdue the heroes of the Three Kingdoms; every page is steeped in the tenderness, benevolence, and sage-like compassion with which he cared for the people. The Despicable Sage: Cao Cao 2: Suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, his ideal 880Reads9.5Score200Shelves
49. 349 范 Fan Xiaoxian: Reborn as Nanqing's Greatest Secret Agent 范小闲：重生南庆最强密探 An Shaoying安绍英Male-Channel Fanfiction93k WordsCompleted [Historical costume drama + political intrigue + officialdom] He is both an outsider and a reformer, forced into one palace struggle after another and swept up in the storms of the martial world. The protagonist, Fan Xiaoxian, suddenly finds himself an otherworldly traveler in Qingzhou City, burdened with a mysterious mission. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🚀 [A Thrilling Transmigration Novel for Male Fans]🚀 "Fan Xiaoxian: Reborn as the Strongest Spy in Southern Qing" 🌟Overnight, I transformed from a modern straight man into a cunning and shrewd ancient god! When I woke up, instead of the hustle and bustle of the city, I found myself amidst the glittering glazed tiles of the Southern Qing Dynasty.✨ It wasn't a dream; I had truly transmigrated! Moreover, I possessed a system with bug-like attributes. I am the male protagonist of "Qin Yulian 2.0"—Fan Xiaoxian 2.0, An officially certified "problem child" and a potential star! 🎉 🔍Political intrigue? Romance? I want it all! In the treacherous Southern Qing court, I will not only debate with scholars but also outwit a series of intricate schemes and uncover the shocking secret behind the death of my beloved! Every choice could be a gamble between life and death, but I am Fan Xiaoxian, and I play with fire! 💔 🗡️With the system in hand, I have the world at my fingertips? No, the system says, "You are the biggest cheat code!" But the truth, betrayal, revenge... Every step is fraught with peril. My goal? To rewrite destiny and make history tremble before me! 💥 🔍A chance encounter at a brothel, a mysterious woman—friend or foe? Will her appearance herald another storm? Behind every smile lies a hidden scheme...👀 🔥 "Fan Xiaoxian: Reborn as the Strongest Secret Agent in Nanqing"—Time travel, battles of wits, love and revenge—it has it all! This is more than just a novel; it's the hero's dream in the heart of every person who wants to turn their life around! 💪 📚Don't wait any longer, join Fan Xiaoxian's ranks and stir up a storm in Nanqing! Are you ready?! #TimeTravelNovel #MaleFocusFeelingNovel #PowerStruggleAndRomance

50. 350 一 Confessions of a Mentally Ill Person 一个精神病人的自述 Multiply by Two乘二Mystery169k WordsCompleted Sometimes I wonder what I am, what the world is, and what my existence means to it. Am I an NPC? Or just a virus that doesn't matter? A virus, yes. I feel like I've caught some kind of virus, or maybe I've always been one. My name is Zhang Shun. I'm an ordinary person, and on an ordinary day, I suddenly saw things no one else could see... 1.5kReads9.3Score376Shelves

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