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. 1551 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
2. 1552 熬 Surviving the Ordeal 熬过劫难 Tian Geng 17685田庚17685Urban916k WordsOngoing First, be certain that you can reach the summit. Then believe this book can rewrite your fate, and believe in the power of belief. By the time you read this book, the identity you have now will already have begun to loosen its grip. The moment you choose to begin, you have already left mediocrity behind. Can my story help you find your own path to salvation? May words reveal the power they truly hold. 58.6kReads9.2Score12.3kShelves

   Reader note

   Highly recommend this book! It's not just a 9.9, It's a 99.9! A true historical novel, the author is incredibly versatile, exploring everything from feng shui and metaphysics to business and politics—a story of defying fate! Other books are just for entertainment; let's read this two or three times together! [Thumbs up]

3. 1553 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 106.7kReads9.7Score12.4kShelves
4. 1554 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves
5. 1555 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
6. 1556 都 It's the Apocalypse, Who Cares About Your Crematorium? 都末世了，谁管你火葬场 Asking the Stars, Accompanying the Moon问星伴月Sci-Fi & Apocalypse253k WordsCompleted (This book was recently adapted into a motion comic. If you're interested, feel free to check it out. That said, after watching it, I felt that with the length of each episode, and especially since this story involves traveling between two worlds, a lot of information is hard to explain clearly.) [Growth-Oriented Female Lead] [Comrades-in-Arms Couple] [Ensemble Cast] [Not a Power Fantasy] The second Su Dai discovers her husband's affair, she transmigrates to the post-apocalyptic world. Under ce 816Reads8.9Score101Shelves
7. 1557 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
8. 1558 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 79.9kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

   Reader note

   This is a fictional story set in the Republican era. The writing is excellent, the emotional descriptions are delicate, the plot is fast-paced, and both the male and female leads are highly intelligent and emotionally intelligent. I don't like losing, and neither do I. The female lead is absolutely brilliant—calm, independent, intelligent, and dashing—the most alluring woman in the world. The male lead has a fiery temper but never acts recklessly when it comes to profit. He's bold, ruthless, and an exceptional marksman; without any of these qualities, she wouldn't have survived that night. My wife is one in a million.

9. 1559 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
10. 1560 稳 The Steady Chongzhen, Starting with Saving Wei Zhongxian 稳健崇祯，从救下魏忠贤开始 Milk Drunk晕奶Historical4.4M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty + contending for supremacy + no System + Chongzhen] Transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, he becomes Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, at Coal Hill. The land is in ruins, the sun and moon have lost their light, and the people are suffering. If that is how things stand, then I shall bear the stars on my back and shoulder the sun and moon! From the start, I save the dying Wei Zhongxian and confiscate the estates of the eight great Shanxi merchant clans! Rebellion? Kill! Manchu invaders? 29.5kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves

    Reader note

    These two ① transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, becoming Emperor Zhu Youjian of Coal Hill. Seeing the country shattered, the sun and moon dimmed, and the people suffering, they declared, "Since that's the case, I will shoulder the stars and bear the weight of the sun and moon!" They started by saving the dying Wei Zhongxian and confiscating the property of eight major Shanxi merchants! Rebellion? Kill! Jurchens? Kill! Kill, kill, kill! The world fears me like a tiger, calling me a tyrant, so what? I will use a million iron cavalry to trample the world and carve out a bright and clear world! ② Qin Feng, I ask you, what does "The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits" mean?" "The Master doesn't want to talk to you and will use his supernatural strength to knock you out of your mind!" "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening?" "I found out the way to your house this morning, and I'll go and kill you tonight."

11. 1561 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 179.3kReads9.7Score21.4kShelves
12. 1562 让 I Asked You to Scavenge, and You Found a Nuclear Bomb? 让你捡破烂，你捡出来核弹？ Two Meals a Day一天饿两顿Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Feel-good] [Comedy] [Livestream] [No Romance] [Lighthearted] Su Yun transmigrates into a parallel world and joins the show The Strongest Challenger, where he draws the job of “scrap collector.” From the moment he finds a Type 38 rifle, things start getting weird. Police: “You’re just a scrap collector, so why are you always running into corpses?” Online viewers: “I told you to collect scrap, not solve crimes!” Military: “Holy crap! A pilgrimage of beasts! The Imperial Seal! The tomb of a Qin dy 19.4kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

    Reader note

    [Angry][Sad][Heart] After reading Tomato's works for so many years, this is the only one who can be called a writer! He's cultured, has great writing skills, rigorous logic, and every character is well-developed! I don't think TV dramas like Scarlet Heart and The Story of Ming Lan are as good as these two!

13. 1563 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.3kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

    Reader note

    Bai Xuan, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese special forces, finds herself transmigrated into the body of a seemingly weak woman in the Great Zhou Dynasty? With her astonishing martial arts skills, she carves her way through the patriarchal court—fighting powerful nobles, eliminating treacherous officials, and building a formidable army, rising from the bottom to the pinnacle of the empire. A cunning and ruthless war god prince becomes obsessed with her: "Bai Xuan, life and death, fortune and misfortune, I only want you!"

14. 1564 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.1kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

    Reader note

    Delicate words depict thoughts and feelings of love; every expression of affection is sincere and touching.

15. 1565 明 Late Ming: Dawn Drives Out the Night 明末，天明驱夜 The Skipping Rabbit溜溜的兔子Historical2.7M WordsOngoing [Traditional historical fiction] [No System] [Not pure wish fulfillment] [The unique power struggles of the Ming Dynasty] [Unraveling how power shifts and collapses] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, demons and monsters run rampant. Civil officials cling like parasites and drain the country dry; military nobles scheme over national policy; the emperor is consumed by lust for power; border garrisons are little better than bandits; the central court is riven by intrigue; local officials take their 2.7kReads8.7Score249Shelves

    Reader note

    This book may reveal the truth about the late Ming Dynasty; it's quite mind-bending.

16. 1566 网EN Online Game: God-Tier Assassin—I Am the Shadow! 网游：神级刺客，我即是暗影！ One for Three Yuan三元一只Sports5.3M WordsOngoing [Online game, assassin, game merges with reality, stats-focused] The mysterious game Godforsaken arrives. Players can kill monsters to gain lifespan, then spend that lifespan to bring their in-game abilities into reality! And so the supernatural descends, and disaster spreads across Blue Star! In his previous life, Qin Feng and his younger sister, Qin Xiaoyou, grew stronger until they were among the world’s top hundred. In the end, though, his star-chasing sister gouged out his eyes to give his 256.1kReads9.1Score30kShelves

    Reader note

    🥰😜 A masterpiece rated 9.9 by Tomato. I stumbled upon this book by accident, and it's absolutely amazing! It's so hilarious, a true masterpiece. I stay up all night reading it, and I can't get enough of it. It's just so good.

17. 1567 边 Borderland Veteran: I Pick Up a Fallen Empress from the Start 边关悍卒：开局捡个亡国女帝 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.9M WordsOngoing (The comic adaptation, The Lonely City Shines Across Mountains and Rivers, is now available. Please check it out.) More than a decade after the Yu Dynasty was founded, aristocratic clans dominate the court and govern through civil rule. The border troops go unpaid year after year, and their lives are worth less than grass. Shen Lie was an elite soldier in his previous life. After transmigrating, he becomes a dull-witted frontier soldier whom everyone can bully at Heihe Fort, the foremost outpost 72.9kReads8.6Score5.9kShelves

    Reader note

    Don't scroll past if you're looking for a good read! This wildly popular historical romance novel, "A Fierce Soldier on the Frontier Picks Up a Fallen Empress at the Start," is an absolute must-read—a top-tier, action-packed read you won't want to put down! It's high-energy from beginning to end, packed with action, political intrigue, sweet romance, and a classic underdog story. You won't be able to stop reading once you start! In a chaotic world, the frontier is engulfed in war. The once unified dynasty has crumbled, barbarian cavalry tramples the land, people are displaced, and soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. The protagonist is an unassuming soldier on the frontier, without a prestigious family background or immense power. All he possesses is unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit. Struggling to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he only wants to protect his isolated city and live. Who would have thought that a routine battlefield patrol would lead him to rescue a wounded and wretched empress of a fallen kingdom! Once a powerful and incomparably noble empress, she lost her kingdom and family, becoming a prisoner vulnerable to all, enduring humiliation and barely clinging to life, a fragile drifter in a chaotic world. Two people from completely different backgrounds unexpectedly meet on the frontier, their fates becoming inextricably intertwined! No melodramatic clichés, no overly sentimental characters; the male protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and merciless. From this moment on, he is no longer a lowly soldier at the mercy of others, but a war god in a chaotic world, protecting the empress and sweeping away all enemies! Faced with the barbarian army's relentless siege, he single-handedly raided the enemy camp at night, beheading their general and disrupting their ranks. Facing the court's ruthless pursuit of traitors, he proceeded cautiously, using their strength against them to uncover the mastermind. Amidst internal and external troubles plaguing his empire, he single-handedly stabilized the border defenses, rallied his remaining troops, and rose step by step from a lowly border soldier to a renowned general who commands respect throughout the land! The Empress is no weakling; she is patient, intelligent, and compassionate, possessing the heart of a ruler despite her dire circumstances. She understands politics and is adept at judging character, silently supporting the male lead, analyzing the situation and stabilizing the hearts of the people. In this chaotic world, they rely on each other, mutually committed, without melodramatic misunderstandings, only the deep affection of fighting side-by-side. Beneath the battlefield's fierce power lies tenderness, and amidst the turmoil of war, their mutual protection shines through – a truly heartwarming story! What makes this book truly exceptional is its dense array of thrilling moments and explosive pacing! From defending the border to sweeping across the northern frontier, from annihilating rebels to vying for supremacy, the protagonist's journey is a meteoric rise, a relentless climb to power, accumulating military achievements and wielding immense influence. Every battle is exhilarating, every political maneuver captivating. Watching him rise from humble beginnings to lead a fallen empress in a journey of defying fate and reclaiming the kingdom is incredibly satisfying! There are no superfluous subplots or idiotic supporting characters; the entire story revolves around battlefield conquest, political maneuvering for national restoration, and romance amidst chaos. It offers both the heroic spirit of war and the tender emotions of loyalty and devotion between emperor and soldiers, seamlessly blending national duty with personal love. The plot twists and turns, creating a series of climaxes that make it increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on! In a chaotic world, a valiant soldier wields his sword to protect the emperor, while the empress, with her unwavering resolve, secures her rule. Witness how a lowly border soldier, accompanied by an empress of a fallen kingdom, defeats barbarians, quells internal strife, restores order, and reshapes the vast land, writing an epic tale of defying fate and achieving victory! Whether you're a fan of battlefield novels, a loyal follower of political intrigue stories, or a reader who prefers sweet romance amidst chaos, this novel will perfectly cater to your tastes, so you don't have to worry about disappointing it! The plot is thrilling, the characters are top-notch, and the experience is incredibly satisfying—you won't regret reading it! Go check it out now, or you'll truly regret missing it!

18. 1568 综 Wuxia Crossover: Starting as Dong Tianbao, I Become a Ruthless King 综武：开局董天宝，成为一代狠王 Long Yang Lu龙羊鹿Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [This book is wild] + [Ruthless] + [Wulin] + [Court politics] + [Struggle for supremacy] + [Doesn't grovel to women] + [Schemer] + [Wuxia Crossover] Zhang Fan takes over Dong Tianbao's body from Tai Chi Master from the start. As luck would have it, he is reborn just as Zhang Sanfeng creates Taiji. Fortunately, he awakens the Ruthless King System. As long as he's ruthless enough, he can keep earning benefits from the System. [Ding! Host, you're ruthless enough. You killed y 17.9kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

    Reader note

    💫The protagonist travels back to the late Qin Dynasty and joins Liu Bang's forces. He makes great contributions but is constantly ostracized. After switching sides to the Qin camp, he receives the highest honors. However, the protagonist is unaware that he is the son of the First Emperor.

19. 1569 影 Film and TV Quick Transmigration Collection 影视快穿合集 Mu Ningxi慕凝汐Female-Channel Fanfiction3.5M WordsOngoing Time never stops, and regrets are never in short supply. When we were young, we encountered people who dazzled us. I only hope to give them a happy ending in these pages. 29.2kReads8.2Score716Shelves

    Reader note

    Although he knew the above words were not to be taken seriously, Liu Bei still asked hopefully, "Kongming, what do you think about changing A Dou's name? Is that feasible?" Before Zhuge Liang could speak, Zhang Fei chimed in enthusiastically, "Brother, how about changing A Dou's name to Liu Bangxiu? It sounds like a name befitting a restorer of the Han dynasty." Liu Bang plus Liu Xiu—with this combination, they could surely revive the Han dynasty three times! Zhang Fei was truly a little genius.

20. 1570 求 Please Love Me Openly 求你明恋我 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for A Confession I Couldn’t Hide to get a signed copy] [Roguishly handsome, irresistible Jin Zhuo x sweet, alluring Qin Yingxia] [Both Pure + College Romance + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Sweet Romance + Light Ensemble Cast] Qin Yingxia had been secretly in love with Jin Zhuo for seven years. She worked as hard as she could to get into Imperial University, all so she could be a little closer to him. On the first day of school, she accidentally took t 47.8kReads9.5Score7.4kShelves

    Reader note

    [Admiration][Admiration] The male and female leads are absolutely amazing! The male lead is incredibly good at flirting and goes straight for the lead, while the female lead is beautiful and kind-hearted, keeping the male lead completely under her thumb. It's so damn good-looking! [Thumbs up] Highly recommend!! You absolutely have to read this. This is the sweetest novel I've ever read, bar none.

21. 1571 落 Falling into His Trap 落入他的圈套 Wild Strawberry野草莓Modern Romance390k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Caught in His Trap,” is now streaming. Rugged man x sweet girl [sweet romance] Auto mechanic and a little rich girl returning to her hometown After Su Yuan returned to her hometown, she happened to rent a place from Chen Lie. From that day on, the man forcefully pushed his way into her life. Su Yuan thought Chen Lie was a little rough around the edges, but he really knew how to treat a woman well. It was also the first time she had ever fallen so madly for a man. Wha 18.2kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
22. 1572 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

    Reader note

    Having transmigrated into the body of the Great Wu Emperor's double, all I wanted was to be a tyrannical ruler, wielding power while intoxicated by beauties. However, treacherous ministers held sway within the court, and powerful enemies surrounded me from the outside. I had no choice but to raise my sword, slay the traitors, destroy enemy nations, and proclaim: "Those who offend Great Wu, though far away, shall be punished!" Looking back, all nations paid tribute. A satisfying story where the protagonist crushes all who oppose him.

23. 1573 快 Quick Transmigration: Getting Kissed to Tears by Powerful Men in Sweet Romance Stories 快穿：在甜文里被大佬们亲哭 Pure-Hearted Puppy 9527纯情小狗9527Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No fixed pairing + all male leads are faithful + powerful men humbled + scheming green tea + slight everyone-loves-her vibe] In some worlds, the male leads are condemned by the twists of fate to become tragic characters in an author’s story. The little fox Ningning’s mission is to change their destinies, and, while she’s at it… devour them. 1. The Little Princess Takes on Four [Spoiled Princess VS Young General] 2. Rough-and-Ready Romance [Little Chef VS Older Boxer with a Major Size Difference 49.9kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves
24. 1574 大 Great Qin: The Northern Army Mutinies, and the Dragon Robe Suddenly Falls on Me 大秦：北军兵变，龙袍突然加在身 A White Horse Enters the Reed Flowers白马入芦花Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [War and Intrigue + Witty Schemer + Meticulous Historical Research + No System] “What are the Six Kingdoms to me? I shall lead Qin’s iron cavalry and conquer a vast realm!” I have a noble identity: the eldest son of the Great Qin Empire. I am Ying Fusu. A scion of the imperial house, the rightful heir of Great Qin. My father is Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Ages. Wang Ben is my brother-in-law, and Meng Tian is my close friend. I am the most legitimate and influential heir to this ancie 3kReads8.6Score234Shelves
25. 1575 九 The Rebellion of the Nine Kingdoms 九国之乱 Qingqing Is a Jieyu卿卿是婕妤Historical2.7M WordsCompleted He's the Crown Prince, yet the most pathetic Crown Prince in history! At home: Powerful ministers run the court, while his brothers watch him like hawks! Abroad: Warlords stand everywhere beyond the capital, and the vassal kings are preparing for war! Other people transmigrate and start with all the winning cards. He starts in a dead-end situation. See how he breaks through and builds an empire that will last for generations! 7.6kReads8.7Score720Shelves

    Reader note

    Both are good books.

26. 1576 被 Driven Away by the King of Zhao, I Was Made Chancellor by Qin Shi Huang 被赵王赶走，始皇拜我为丞相 Watermelon in the Misty Rain烟雨西瓜Historical2.4M WordsOngoing [Farming + No Romance + United Rulers and Ministers + Passionate Conquest + Unifying the World] Gongsun Jie transmigrates to the Warring States period overnight and becomes a noble of Zhao. He befriends Ying Zheng, who is still being held hostage in Handan and suffering constant humiliation. He knows how history is supposed to unfold, but out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, he helps Zhao defeat Qin's army time and again. He never expected the foolish King of Zhao to believe Guo Kai's sland 40.8kReads8.3Score4.4kShelves
27. 1577 被EN Framed on the Spot: I Edited Myself an Emperor's Background! 被污蔑当天，反手编辑大帝背景！ Big Thief 2大贼2Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Wish-Fulfillment + Empresses and Demonic Beauties + Factions + Raising Pigs to Harvest] Chu Yun transmigrates into a fantasy world and starts out on trial, falsely accused by the sect's leaders, abandoned by his beloved, and framed by his rival in love. What a disastrous start. At the crucial moment, he activates the Background Editing System and rewrites his background: he is the long-lost Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty. The instant his soul lamp lights up again, countless powerful memb 20.7kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves
28. 1578 三 Three Kingdoms: The System Ran Away from the Start 三国：开局系统就跑路 Jiu Xi玖戏Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Good news: I transmigrated. Bad news: the System ran off. Good news: I'm from the same hometown as Cao Cao. Bad news: I arrived just in time for the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Good news: I made it before the Eighteen Warlords' campaign against Dong Zhuo! Bad news: As a strategist, Tang Xian needs to work harder to recruit talent, or life is going to be very difficult... 20.8kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
29. 1579 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
30. 1580 世 The Fierce Heir 世子凶猛 Born Wang Fugui天生王富贵Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Year Sixteen of the Jingyuan Era The Prince of Jingnan died in battle. His heir was famous for being a wastrel, and everyone at court was waiting to see him make a fool of himself. But who would have guessed that this heir, seemingly frivolous and utterly debauched, was secretly the Lord of the Underworld, feared throughout the land? A young lord by day, the Lord of the Underworld by night. He battles high officials, toys with celebrated courtesans, destroys heretical sects, marries a princess, 1.2kReads8.0Score108Shelves
31. 1581 三 Three Kingdoms: Lord Yuan Refuses to See You? Look for the Problem in Yourself 三国：袁公拒见？找找自己的问题 I Like Eating Bullfrogs喜欢吃牛蛙Historical1.2M WordsOngoing [System] + [Comedy] + [Legendary Yuan Hunter] “Duke Yuan refuses to see you. Why don't you take a look at yourself?” After being turned away by one of Yuan Shao's retainers, Xu Ze was hit with a soul-searching question. Only then did he realize that the Zhen and Yuan clans had conspired against him, stealing all the fruits of his two and a half years of hard work and ingenuity. A black-robed young man named Guo Jia had been driven out alongside Xu Ze. Xu Ze took Guo Jia with him and defected to 1.4kReads8.9Score140Shelves
32. 1582 孽 The Rebel Son and the Lonely Minister 孽子孤臣 Wild Horse in the Mountains山林野马Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in an ancient marquis’s household, he was poisoned as a child. His father abandoned him, his grandmother watched coldly, and the culprit went free. Jiang Jingchen: “If Heaven hates me, I can forgive it. But anyone who harms me deserves to die... Every last one of you can forget about getting a happy ending.” His half-brother stole his position as heir? He’ll destroy his ability to have children and turn him into a cripple. His stepmother has overreached? He’ 8.4kReads8.3Score705Shelves
33. 1583 三 Three Kingdoms: I Snatch Guan Yu from the Start and Carve Out My Own Domain 三国：开局截胡关羽，割据一方 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical3.3M WordsOngoing (Struggle for supremacy. Unification. Feel-good. Harem. Overwhelming dominance) He transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era as a down-and-out member of the Han imperial clan. From the start, he gets to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei first and swears brotherhood with them. To survive in these turbulent times, he enlists in the army. He endures countless hardships, overcomes every obstacle, puts down the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and is ennobled and appointed as a general. He carves out a domain of his own, 60.6kReads8.6Score4.8kShelves
34. 1584 长 Longevity: I Was Picked Up by Xu Da in the Ming Dynasty 长生：我在大明被徐达捡回家 Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi两广总督Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Longevity] [Healing] [Feel-good power fantasy] In the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, Yang Xuan met Xu Da, who had returned from a failed northern campaign. To fill his belly, Yang Xuan agreed to become Xu Da’s disciple, beginning his years in the Great Ming dynasty. He lived through the bloodshed of the Hongwu era, witnessed the nations paying court during the Yongle era, and saw the prosperity of the Ren and Xuan reigns. He was Zhu Biao’s close friend and confidant. He was the person Zhu Di t 22.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
35. 1585 开 From the Start, Armed with Just a Blade, I Slaughter My Way from Death Row to Regent 开局一把刀从天牢死囚杀成摄政王 The Evening Breeze as Before晚风如故Historical3.2M WordsOngoing [Ruthless] [Scheming] [Powerful Minister] [Fights Dirty] [Chinese-Style Enchantress] [Backstabbers Deserve to Die] Transmigration isn't about holding back. It's about doing whatever you please. The moment Chen Yan opens his eyes, he's in a prison dungeon, after his own father and younger brother reported him. With his life hanging by a thread, he doesn't hesitate for a second. He turns to a powerful minister and becomes his most loyal lackey! The powerful minister demands a token of loyalty. Che 12.8kReads8.9Score991Shelves
36. 1586 大 Great Tang: I Work Nine to Five and Never Do Overtime! 大唐：早九晚五，我从不加班！ A Traveler with a Clear Conscience行者无愧于天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Nine-to-Five + Transmigration to the Tang Dynasty + Behind-the-Scenes Mastermind + A Showdown at Xuanwu Gate!] Ye Chen transmigrated to become the county magistrate of Hu County in the Tang Dynasty and became bound to the Nine-to-Five System: clock in and out on time to grow stronger! While other officials worked themselves to the bone, he clocked out on time to roast beggar’s chicken. While other county offices were solemn and imposing, his courtyard put on a live Judge Bao courtroom show ever 7.1kReads7.4Score425Shelves
37. 1587 大 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Taoist Priest! 大哥，你是警察啊，不是道士！ Mou Zui谋醉Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [If you dislike cutesy, whimpering heroines, read no further] [Also known as: Me, a humble paper effigy maker, and you want me to crack a major case] When Yue Dong went to a telecom service center to cancel his late grandfather’s phone service, the staff gave him a hard time. “Rules are rules. The account holder has to be here in person!” “You have to follow the rules!” Yue Dong laughed in exasperation, then waved his hand and used his paper effigy-making skills to summon his late grandfather. T 69.1kReads9.2Score7.1kShelves

    Reader note

    🦋She went to cancel her grandfather's phone card, but the staff insisted he come in person. In her panic, she literally brought her grandfather back from the underworld🌳. This caused a huge mess, and she was taken to the police station. At the police station, in her panic, she somehow displayed some strange ability. This display was extraordinary; she immediately caught the attention of the government and was specially recruited to serve the country. Filled with helplessness and fear, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go through with it.

Other lists with Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading