Please Recommend High-Quality Historical or Alternate-History Novels with Highly Intelligent Characters 跪求历史，架空，高智商，高质量的小说

1. 1501 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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   I got all of these from listening to audiobooks on Douyin. I initially thought the content would start strong but then decline, but each book was salvaged by the author. Highly recommended!

2. 1502 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62.3kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves

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   This high-IQ book has a bit of a "Snowy Night" feel to it, like a blend of joy and sorrow.

3. 1503 大 Ode to Great Yan 大燕赋 Guiwei Hour癸未时Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + ensemble cast + love of country and family + three generations of a family + court intrigue + bloody battlefields) At the end of the Wei dynasty, warlords carved up the realm and foreign tribes ravaged the land. Amid the chaos, the Yan kingdom rose to power. Gao Ce, eldest legitimate grandson of Gao Yi, founding emperor of Great Yan, was born with double pupils and destined for greatness. Raised in the imperial family, he was lazy by nature and spent his days indulging in hu 2.8kReads7.3Score159Shelves
4. 1504 快 Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character Is Reaching for the Sky 快穿：女配要上天 Lousy Uncle辣鸡的uncleModern Romance984k WordsCompleted (No CP, feel-good, powerful, no logic) An Qiao, a genius talisman master who cultivates through talismans, was betrayed by her disciple while undergoing tribulation. Her tribulation failed, and just as her soul was about to dissipate, she sensed a force of space, seized the System, and forcibly bound it to herself. To survive, An Qiao takes on mission after mission, never doing things the usual way. She is determined to let the male and female leads run wild, so she can complete her tasks. This 11.7kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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   The female protagonist is extremely intelligent, cunning, gifted, and all-around talented. The novels have a minimum rating of 9.5 And are of high quality.

5. 1505 司 Commander Si, Why Are You Standing with the Monsters? 司统大人，您怎么站怪物那边了？ Little Black the Firebreather喷火小黑Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [No female lead + no romantic tension + no romance + ruthless and decisive] Amid the crowds beneath the neon-lit cityscape, there are monsters wearing human skin, walking among them just like ordinary people. The news says these people are called the Awakened. They feed on human flesh and are savage monsters. One quiet afternoon, an ordinary high school sophomore undergoes a transformation and becomes one of the Awakened, standing against all of humanity! To survive, he makes a pact with a god a 103.8kReads8.7Score10.6kShelves
6. 1506 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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   Highly recommended by seasoned bookworms!!! A masterpiece!!! [I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend]

7. 1507 邪 Evil God Moran! 邪神墨然！ Three Winds 11三风11Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted Why does the headless ghost in the hospital keep praying at midnight? Why does the skin-stealing ghost in the desolate mountain village wail without stopping? And why does the long-haired female ghost in the studio apartment shriek in the middle of the night? None of this is a distortion of human nature, much less a collapse of morality. It’s just that… someone’s having an episode! In an age when horror has returned and vengeful ghosts run rampant, Bai Yuan, dressed in a hospital gown, smiled ca 154.1kReads9.3Score16.1kShelves
8. 1508 震 Shocking! I’m Actually the Emperor Hao of an Ancient Kingdom!!! 震惊！我竟是古国昊帝！！！ Leisurely Pen, Casual Guest闲笔淡客Historical206k WordsOngoing Alternate ancient setting + gradual growth + a slight golden finger + multiple heroines + unification Internet cafe regular Zhou Hao is electrocuted and his soul returns to the ancient continent of Blue Star, where he becomes the ninth prince of the Shusha dynasty, saddled with the reputation of being a good-for-nothing. Fortunately, his phone unlocks a Myriad Worlds Marketplace. Armed with the knowledge of his former life, he boosts agriculture, establishes schools, builds a thriving economy, a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an amazing book! The author writes it exceptionally well! It's definitely worth reading!

9. 1509 侯 A Legitimate Marquis's Wife's Daily Life as Mistress of the Household 侯府嫡夫人管家日常 Wan Yu婉雨Ancient Romance120k WordsCompleted The Marchioness of Dingyuan had her eye on a young woman from the Jiang family from the very beginning. Unfortunately, the Jiang family lived far away in Qingzhou, and the distance stood in the way. In the sixth year of Magistrate Jiang’s tenure in Qingzhou, the eldest Jiang son passed the imperial examination with top honors. At last, the emperor promoted the family, appointing him Grand Master of Splendid Happiness, a second-rank official, and the entire family moved to the capital. At once, t 2.2kReads5.3Score212Shelves
10. 1510 蓄 Deliberately Doting on My Archenemy: My Handsome Childhood Friend Knows Just How to Flirt 蓄意偏爱，死对头竹马他美色撩人 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance + Long-Standing Schemes] Xu Xin He suddenly realized that Luo Ning's gaze held something beyond friendship. With a little clever maneuvering, he got his childhood sweetheart to throw herself on top of him. Just as he was getting a taste for it, she turned around and ran off with someone else. - Question: I've liked my childhood sweetheart for years, but she only cares about my looks. What should I do? Top comment: Then make her pay up! Xu 7.3kReads9.2Score662Shelves

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    Trust me! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

11. 1511 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Charming, and Covets the Empress Dowager's Seat 娘娘娇娆柔媚，觊觎太后宝位 Buddhist-Style Little Salty Fish佛系小咸鱼Ancient Romance570k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + medical skills + no pairing + doesn't love the emperor] At the age of seven, she was kidnapped in her previous life and became the disciple of a genius physician. But her master coveted the peerless beauty she gradually grew into. After three years of planning, she struck a fatal blow, thinking she was finally free. Then she found the letter her master had left behind... Reborn in a single moment, she changed her fate of being kidnapped and entered the palace. She tr 1.3kReads9.1Score152Shelves
12. 1512 替 After Our Marriage by Proxy, the Ailing Young Lord Is So Furious He’s Bouncing with Energy 替嫁后病弱世子被气得活蹦乱跳 A Ladleful from the Weakwater River弱水一瓢Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating overnight, she woke up shoved into a bridal sedan, being sent to bring good fortune to a sickly man who had been poisoned with a rare toxin and was not expected to live long. Su Tang just wanted to make the best of her situation, but with so many people looking for trouble, she had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and protect her husband. Cure poison, crush scumbags, and take on the bizarre troublemakers! Her legitimate younger sister wanted to rekindle an old romance an 4.1kReads9.3Score786Shelves
13. 1513 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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    Conflicts of stance, old grudges, and the hardships of the times are intertwined, and each volume brings new changes, with the situation escalating continuously, making it more and more addictive to read.

14. 1514 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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    This is a historical romance novel, full of political intrigue, scheming, and mind-bending plot twists. Absolutely captivating. Lü Songli transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon fodder first wife of the male lead, Xie Zhan, in "The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Second Wife." In the book, the original owner's husband is stolen by her friend Zhao Tan, who returns from exile. They secretly conspire while she's seriously ill, ultimately causing her death from anger. Lü Songli is about to roll up her sleeves and tear apart the scumbag and the bitch, but discovers that Zhao Tan doesn't intend to maintain the original plot; she wants the two to switch fiancés. Lü Songli silently lets her steal the scumbag's man. But why do they still need the Empress Dowager to force a marriage between her and Qin Sheng? Married into the Qin family, destined for exile, she has no choice but to roll up her sleeves and get to work.

15. 1515 全 The Whole World Is Stunned! You Call This an Ordinary Man? 全球震惊！你管这叫普通男人？ Dapeng Takes Flight大鹏飞Urban2.2M WordsCompleted After Lin Wuyue obtained the sign-in System, in just a few short years he mastered cooking, combat, investing, programming, painting, and countless other skills, reaching the human limit in every field. He also amassed immense wealth and power. But only then did he realize that a simple life was what mattered most. He stepped behind the scenes, married his childhood sweetheart, and settled down to an ordinary life! But then his wife was chosen to appear on a reality show called Getting to Know Y 2.3kReads7.5Score236Shelves
16. 1516 安 The Peaceful Inn 安心客栈 Ma Xiaoyun麻小云Eastern Fantasy400k WordsCompleted The jianghu has its own tales to tell. Why see everything under heaven? Young man, don't ask how rough the road ahead will be. The young man asked, “What is the jianghu?” The old man replied, “Ride your horse, cross the river, and plunge into the mortal world.” 2.9kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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    It used to be rated 9.9. This book shocked me. It was absolutely amazing, a true masterpiece of comedy. [Facepalm] I can't read it secretly while sleeping, I'm afraid you'll end up like me, bursting from holding it in. The jokes are so good, I could reread them countless times and they still feel fresh. I love it so much!

17. 1517 丽 Lida's Wish 丽达的心愿 Pomegranate Dew榴露Ancient Romance135k WordsOngoing [A serf girl accused of witchcraft after breaking up a couple from the start: how can she survive the medieval witch-hunting frenzy?] [Alternate history | Western Middle Ages | A turbulent era and its many characters | Vocational ideals | Love and friendship | Realism] [If this time we choose love, kindness, and courage, could things turn out differently?] Theme: A story about love, growth, understanding, and healing Events: The witch hunts, the Renaissance, the Reformation Elements: A serf r 152Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here! Here—(voice cracks)

18. 1518 说 Weren't You Supposed to Be a Cool Beauty? Why Do You Blush Whenever I Tease You? 说好的清冷美人，怎么一逗就脸红 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads577k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance with two male leads, both each other’s only partners; a dirty-talking, devoted top and a cool, beautiful bottom; reborn pursuit of his wife + showbiz + ridiculous comedy + everyone’s favorite + healing + intense push and pull + face-slapping feel-good story + mostly everyday life, and once you get through the first chapter, it’s sweet romance] After his beloved dies, Young Master Zhou is consumed by despair. By a twist of fate, he is reborn and wastes no time setting out to w 62.2kReads9.6Score9.8kShelves

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    Reborn to win back his wife, the young master Zhou uses a thousand layers of tricks to touch the heart of the aloof Shan Qingshan. "My Darling Wife, Open the Door" will take you on a journey through a blend of sweetness and humor, showing how love blossoms amidst comedy, making it a book you won't want to put down!

19. 1519 穿 Transmigrate Into Water Margin: Wu Song, the Ultimate Villain! 穿书水浒：我武松只做反派老六！ I Came Back to Life in 20232023我复活了Historical185k WordsOngoing [Northern Song history + Water Margin + schemer + villain + Wu Song + imperial court] One day, 35-year-old secret agent Wu Song wakes up as the fictional character Wu Song from Water Margin, the so-called “sister-in-law killer”! To investigate the truth, he even takes Yun Ge as a concubine. To protect his sister-in-law, Ximen Qing becomes his “dearest friend” and “sworn brother.” To climb the ranks, the county magistrate becomes his father-in-law. In trying to reconcile Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are fine, but the first one should be more suitable, as the protagonist tricks Emperor Huizong of Song into becoming the Jade Emperor.

20. 1520 满 Max-Level Sweet Seduction! Enchanting in Lord Fu's Embrace 满级甜诱！在傅爷的怀里声色撩人 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication + comic adaptation] [Flirtatious chemistry and sizzling romance!] Jiang Yuyang is hailed as a peerless beauty, with a stunning face, a slender waist, and a soft, supple figure. To call off her arranged marriage, she pulls out all the stops to flirt with her intended. She never imagined she’d flirt with the wrong person! Rumor has it that Fu Wenshen, the head of the Fu family, is a self-disciplined, celibate man who avoids women. Little do people know that he looks refined 20.4kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
21. 1521 香 Soft and Fragrant in His Arms, the Capital’s Princeling Falls for Her 香软入怀，京圈太子爷沦陷了 Loves Big Tomatoes Most最爱大番茄12k WordsCompleted Soft and Sweet in His Arms, the Capital’s Top Heir Falls for Her 16.1kReads—Score291Shelves

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    High scores, classic and popular, bestsellers

22. 1522 求 You Want a Secondary Wife? I’ll Marry Your Third Uncle in a Ten-Mile Bridal Procession! 求娶平妻？十里红妆嫁你三叔！ Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Zhao, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, was deeply in love with the eldest son of the Cui family. But no one knew that the emperor had personally arranged the marriage between the Shen and Cui families. Cui Shaoqing had been engaged to Shen Zhao for ten years, yet had never cared about her. Only later did Shen Zhao understand that Cui Shaoqing favored women with pride and backbone. She had wasted all her affection and put up with every i 22.4kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves

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    Those with discerning tastes and high standards will find this book irresistible.

23. 1523 杀 After Slaying My Way Through Instances, I Raise an Evil God by the Rules 杀穿副本后，我在规则里养大邪神 White Peach Wuwu Dragon白桃呜呜龙Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition is now available under the title: The Fall of the Gods (Not for the faint of heart: nonhuman entities and terrifying monsters.) Yin Xiu has lived in a town governed by rules for six years. Normal players follow the rules and clear instances to stay alive. Yin Xiu, however, stays in town day after day. He doesn’t leave, clear instances, or go near the monsters. He does the bare minimum, takes it easy, and has practically settled into retirement. The town’s monsters have had thei 101.6kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves
24. 1524 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.3kReads9.3Score872Shelves
25. 1525 规 Rules Horror: I’m a Madman, You Say I’m Cheating? 规则怪谈：我一疯子你说我开挂？ Sleeping Eighteen Hours a Day一天睡十八小时Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + Deduction + Lunatic + Male-Male Romance + Wild Ride] A friendly warning: to repeat, the love between two men is just seasoning. The main focus is still clearing the rule-based horror scenarios! The rule-based horror game begins, and uncanny livestreams descend! Each country randomly picks one player to enter the game, and an uncanny livestream begins! If a player fails, the rule-based horror descends upon their country! What kind of shock will Meng Fei, a genuine lunatic, b 16.7kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
26. 1526 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.6kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves
27. 1527 你 You Call This a Support Class? 你跟我说这是辅助职业？ No Meat, No Strength无肉则刚Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Story Setting: Otherworldly invasion, humanity awakens, cities are rebuilt, and our great Huaxia rises to power!] The protagonist, Zeng Guowei, awakened the hidden class Radiant Priest and obtained the [Peerless] title, greatly increasing the rate at which all his attributes grew and substantially boosting his combat prowess. He led his team to sweep through the Spirit Realms. 7.3kReads8.9Score534Shelves

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    Here, support classes are no longer just supporting characters, but rather powerful figures capable of turning the tide of battle and dominating the battlefield! The protagonist unexpectedly acquires a seemingly ordinary support class, only to discover that this class hides a shocking secret. With his support skills, he repeatedly turns the tide of battle and escapes danger. Whether buffing teammates or weakening enemies, he handles it with ease. In countless life-or-death battles, he gradually grows into an unparalleled support master. This novel boasts a tight plot, fast pace, and vivid characters. The brilliant performance of the support classes is truly remarkable. Every battle scene is exhilarating, and every support skill is a sight to behold.

28. 1528 重 Reborn as Wu Dalang: The Strongest Emperor System 重生武大郎：最强帝王系统 Dawn Moon over Fufeng扶风晓月Historical812k WordsCompleted My name is Wu Bai. After a night of heavy drinking, my fragmented memories faded away in the intensive care unit. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in the prosperous Song Dynasty, and I had even become Wu Dalang. As I stood there bewildered, a mysterious voice whispered in my ear: The heavens above and the earth below are like muddy pools. What are they worth? The radiance of imperial power shines like the sun and moon. I alone stand supreme! Welcome to the Strongest Emperor System! 46Reads6.9Score—Shelves
29. 1529 雪 Snowflake Town 雪粒镇 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance130k WordsCompleted [Ji Handeng, a fragile, sickly, dark-minded younger brother x Xu Qiongqiong, a kind, resilient older sister who loves money] [Modern romance + mutual salvation + healing + older woman/younger man romance + revenge + cover-up + high-stakes twists] Xu Qiongqiong and Ji Handeng are siblings with no blood ties. In a small, poor town full of secrets, they rely on each other and keep one another warm. Their days hold happiness and pain, darkness and budding affection. Their shared goal is to leave Xue 84.7kReads9.7Score11.5kShelves
30. 1530 丑 Ugly Duckling! Extra! The Big Shots Take Her Home 丑小鸭！路人甲！大佬们抱她回家 Green Falcon青鹫Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping satisfaction] [Everyone’s darling, universally adored] [Clever heroine; CP with Sheng Yuxiao after she comes of age] Li Xiaoya was born in a poor mountain village. Her mother died when she was three, and her father ran off with his lover. When she was seven, the crew of the show Life Swap came to the village and picked Li Xiaoya at first sight. But when filming began, they suddenly replaced her with the village chief’s granddaughter. The village chief’s granddaughter later went to 146.9kReads9.6Score22.3kShelves

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    These are some books I found good in recent years. After reading the first two, it's hard to find books of the same level now. I'd appreciate recommendations.

31. 1531 流 City of Glimmering Light 流光之城 Mi Bao靡宝Modern Romance573k WordsCompleted In Shanghai, everyone knew the Rong family was fabulously wealthy, and everyone also knew that the eldest young master, Rong, was aloof, eccentric, and impossible to control. Feng Shizhen walked straight into danger, overcame every obstacle, and successfully became the Rong family’s tutor. Meanwhile, a conspiracy that would ensnare everyone slowly began to unfold. In this opulent world, utterly unlike the one beyond its walls, in this glittering city within a city, they tested and pursued one an 1kReads9.3Score135Shelves
32. 1532 聚 Gathering the Talents of the Three Kingdoms to Battle Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing! 聚三国之才，战秦汉唐宋元明清！ King Kaikai凯凯大王Historical3.2M WordsOngoing What would happen if all the great figures of history lived in the same era? Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng has just unified the six states. Seeing powerful Han, prosperous Tang, Mongol Yuan, cultured Song, and great Ming realms spring up around him, he falls into deep thought. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, points his sword straight at the peerless Genghis Khan: “If the enemy can come, so can I!” Zhu Yuanzhang silently sets down his bowl. Watching Cao Cao slaughter his way across the land, his eyes blaz 11.5kReads8.0Score551Shelves

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    Ying Zheng was dumbfounded when he saw the Tang Dynasty suddenly appear; the Han, Ming, Mongol, and Song Dynasties were all stunned. Li Shimin was overwhelming Zhao Kuangyin; Lu Bu was going head-to-head with Xiang Yu at the start; Han Xin was speechless looking at Li Jing opposite him; Liu Bei cried and begged Liu Bang to help him defeat Cao Cao; there were too many famous scenes of Qin Qiong fighting Guan Yu!

33. 1533 我 My Fierce Dog, My Horse: I Do Whatever I Want 我的恶犬我的马，我想咋耍就咋耍 Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, powerful heroine, reborn female general, woman disguised as a man, duty to family and country, serious alternate-history drama, ensemble cast in chaotic times. If you mind a weak romance, don't read.] She died in the very year she was ennobled and made a general, crowned with glory. It turned out that even someone with no lingering resentment could be reborn after reaching the top. In her previous life, because of something her mother said, she took on the burden of her fami 11.4kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
34. 1534 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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    Watching a play and making annotations behind the boundary marker between Black and White Impermanence—literature of underworld civil servants. Even the underworld plays in *The Undying Starve* are entertaining.

35. 1535 无 The Invincible Live-In Son-in-Law: I Just Want to Take It Easy, but I'm Forced to Get to Work 无敌赘婿：只想咸鱼的我被迫营业 Great Arctic Penguin北极大企鹅Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Alternate History + No System + Cunning + Everyday Life + Secretly Invincible] Chu Chen, the king of assassins, transmigrates to another world and becomes the live-in son-in-law of a marquis's household. He had no choice before, but now he just wants to laze around and live off his wife, listening to music at the pleasure houses and flirting with women on pleasure boats... Unfortunately, people keep plotting against him. So he has no choice but to return to his old profession. 16.4kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    A modern financial tycoon is transported to ancient times and becomes the son-in-law of a wealthy merchant family. The protagonist, Ning Yi, uses his intelligence and business acumen to dominate the business world, transforming the Su family into the richest family in Jiangning. He also helps those around him realize their life's value, making a name for himself in the imperial court and becoming a figure who influences the nation and its people. The story also tells of Yun Lang, a modern man who travels back to the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. Bringing modern thinking and technology, he transforms from an engineer into the successor of the Grand Chancellor, striving to find his place in the torrent of ancient history. The story profoundly explores the relationships between civilization and barbarism, tradition and innovation, loyalty and betrayal.

36. 1536 再 Keep Hiding Any Longer, and the Apocalypse Will Be Over 再苟下去，末世都要结束了 Bronze Gourd青铜葫芦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse510k WordsCompleted A man with the face of Zhong Kui; a War King so alluring he seems almost demonic; a lecherous Daoist priest who looks like a kappa. This is an unconventional apocalypse seen through the eyes of ordinary people. Full of blood, flesh, and moral conviction. A fresh perspective on the world. (No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, no supernatural powers) 13.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
37. 1537 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 30.3kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
38. 1538 穿 Transmigrated to the Late Han Dynasty, I Cling to Liu Bei's Coattails 穿到汉末紧抱刘备大腿 Country Lane乡间小路Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Completed novel: Three Kingdoms: What?! Diao Chan Is My Older Sister! New novel: Guan Hai Entrusts Me with His Orphan, and I Lead the Yellow Turbans to Conquer the World (Set in the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) After transmigrating to the late Han dynasty, I'm all alone, with no connections, power, or influence. And now a chaotic age is about to begin. What should I do? Obviously, cling to a powerful big shot and do my best to stay alive. Of course, when I've got nothing better to do, 6.6kReads8.8Score654Shelves
39. 1539 三 Three Kingdoms: Xiao Qiao, Call Your Sister In 三国：小乔，把你姐叫进来 Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Zhou Ye transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes the governor’s son, gaining the Strongest Life-or-Death System. While others spend money, I spend my life! All he has to do is recruit famous generals, strategists, and other renowned figures to earn more lifespan. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited the first-rate warrior Zhao Yun. Complete a history-making mission and receive five hundred days of lifespan...” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have recruited th 33.6kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
40. 1540 快 Quick Transmigration: The Green Apricot Space 快穿之青杏空间 No Solution无解Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Republican Era] [Period] [Apocalypse] [Cultivation] Four stories that stand alone yet are connected, following the female lead’s gradual growth. If you’re looking for a power fantasy, this one isn’t for you. Lin Zizai taught herself to cultivate from a young age and developed a cubic spatial dimension. She had an extraordinary memory, but no one to teach her how to handle people and navigate the world. One day, her supposedly beloved grandmother, who had ulterior motives, possessed her, setting 2.8kReads8.7Score278Shelves
41. 1541 还 I Have Three Months Left to Live, So Let Me Die in Peace 还剩三个月命，请让我从容赴死 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban169k WordsCompleted From childhood onward, Zhuang Zi'ang was the kind of kid everyone called “the child other parents wish they had”: a model student every year and always first in his class. But after his parents divorced and his father started a new family, he became a child neither parent loved. At just eighteen, Zhuang Zi'ang is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only three months to live. With his final three months, he decides to let out his rebellious, wild side and be truly himself for once. While 164.3kReads9.8Score18.9kShelves
42. 1542 抗 War of Resistance: My Strategist's Eye Awakens, Revealing a Mini Map! 抗战：我谋士入局，觉醒小地图！ Huang Bei 97煌北97Urban2.0M WordsOngoing As he transmigrated through the darkest period of history, Lin Tian Chen awakened a visualized map in his mind. “I’ll enter the game as a strategist and raise the banner to win half a move against Heaven.” From then on, the army gained a commander who could direct the battlefield like a god. With limited resources, he would execute tactical flanking maneuvers to perfection; with abundant resources, he would unleash firepower on an unparalleled scale. He led his forces north to campaign in Guando 5kReads9.6Score617Shelves
43. 1543 直 A Straight Guy Transmigrated Into an Omega and Got Together with the Male Lead 直男穿成O，和男主在一起了 Sharky Fool鲨鲨愚Two Male Leads312k WordsCompleted [Wondering why it starts this way? It’s actually foreshadowing the receiver’s background later on. Don’t leave!] [Being timid doesn’t mean being introverted] Cold, arrogant top × timid, slightly foolish bottom Straight guy Qiao Yuan accidentally transmigrates into an ABO novel, but still clings to his dream of finding a wife. What he never expected was to become an omega, let alone get entangled with the protagonist, Wei Yanlin. Qiao Yuan: I want to get a wife. Wei Yanlin: Maybe after I die. Qia 11.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
44. 1544 别 Stop Acting! You’re Really Empresses?! 别演了！你们真是女帝？！ Overseeing the World督师天下Historical56k WordsOngoing [Historical What-If + Multiple Heroines + Empress Love Triangle Showdowns + Gap Moe + Hilarious Power Fantasy] (Warning: These empresses can not only make money, but also act cute, and even… want to have your baby?) Li Ming, a top programmer, downloaded an “immersive murder-mystery roleplay” app to ease his anxiety about going bald from working 996. To unwind, he played life coach to a few online friends who were “too deep in character” every day: He taught “Chang’an Moonlight” how to force her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Brothers, check this out! The male protagonist helps Li Shimin and Ma Xiuying seize power—it's got a wildly imaginative plot. Right from the start, he instigates Ma Xiuying to kill Zhu Yuanzhang. He teaches Li Shimin to force his father to rebel. All the bad things are done by the male protagonist, who thinks he's playing a murder mystery game.

45. 1545 大 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    The bag is beautiful, but its name doesn't do it justice.

46. 1546 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 14.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
47. 1547 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 60.5kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves
48. 1548 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    A tale of palace intrigue and power struggles, not a tale of virtuous women! A concubine's daughter, suppressed for over a decade, is reassigned her fate and enters the royal palace, where she grows ambitious and becomes entangled in a web of deceitful emotions. Her father's indifference, her stepmother's bullying, and her elder sister's manipulation all force her to confront reality and learn how to survive the complex power struggles within the royal court and palace. Years later, she holds a high position, while the former prince, his eyes red with anger, questions her about whether she ever truly loved him.

49. 1549 你 You All Chase After the Heroine? I’ll Marry the Demon Queen! 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 119.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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    1️⃣✨——A transmigrated prince defies expectations by stealing a bride and spoiling a villainous female demon into a lovable sweetheart! Modern youth Shen Yi'an transmigrates into the body of the "wronged" male lead in an ancient romance novel. As the sixth prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, he's constantly under the threat of being cuckolded! The original story features multiple male leads vying for one female lead in a chaotic love triangle? He's not taking that kind of blessing! Instead, he proposes to the "female demon" Ye Liyan, activating his hardcore wife-protecting mode:

50. 1550 带 I Came to the Great Tang with My Memories 带着记忆来大唐 Let's Talk Tomorrow, Hehehehe明天再说咯咯咯咯Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (A little farming in the early chapters, leaves the mountain after 100 chapters! Political intrigue, a struggle for supremacy, and comedy. Forms of address, etiquette, and some terminology have been carefully researched. Hope you enjoy it.) Great Tang? So this is what Great Tang is really like? If I don't unify the whole world, won't my trip here have been for nothing? Keep it up, Your Majesty! The ultimate wage slave! Burn yourself out for the generations to come! 6.5kReads8.4Score247Shelves

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    I think it's okay.

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