Real Political Intrigue Fiction: Nothing Shallow or Brain-Burning, That’s My Taste 真正的权谋小说（不尽兴，不烧脑，我吃食）

1. 751 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 828Reads7.4Score101Shelves
2. 752 黑 Notes from Blackwind Pass 黑风口札记 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEEMystery705k WordsCompleted An aged, yellowed scroll of sheepskin and half of a broken meteorite jade entwine the fates of Lin Yan, a university history student, and Su Qing, a restorer of ancient jade. The mystery of their ancestors dying together at Heifeng Pass sends the pair into the deserts of the Western Regions, unaware that they are caught in a cycle of fate spanning three generations. Does the bronze compass point to the treacherous mechanisms of a prehistoric ruin, or to a secret their ancestors gave their lives 21Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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3. 753 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
4. 754 永 Eternal Gate 永恒之门 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted The gods and demons wage war, the myriad worlds collapse, and only the Eternal Immortal Realm endures. After countless ages, a battle god named Zhao Yun gathers the essence of heaven and earth and reforges the primordial universe. From the depths of the underworld, he fights his way to the Eternal Immortal Realm and, in the name of the divine, rules over the myriad paths. From then on, his words become legend. 18.4kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
5. 755 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 756 做 Setting the Trap 做局 Qia Ling Little Taoist恰灵小道Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A mastermind uses the martial world as a game board and people as pawns. Those drawn into the game are at their mercy. My grandfather was a Feng Shui master and a master schemer, yet he died after a charlatan set him up. My father was killed, my mother took her own life after being humiliated, and I ended up in prison. To avenge my family, I joined the Golden Sect and became a charlatan myself, rising to become a master strategist. I’ve set countless schemes in my life. Living schemes and deadly 16.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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7. 757 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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   This time-travel novel is absolutely a masterpiece of the year!! It's so good, hilarious, witty, and humorous, yet also profound!!

8. 758 大 The Marquis Who Guards the North of Great Qin 大秦镇北侯 Qiu Mohan秋莫寒Historical4.8M WordsOngoing [Alternate history]+ [Political intrigue and power struggles]+ [Passionate jianghu] The jianghu is a blazing furnace, while the imperial court is a battlefield of sinister schemes! Eighteen years ago, Marquis of Zhenbei Ye Zhao died in battle at Huoxie Ridge. Eighteen years later, Ye Qianchen drenched Chang’an in blood! He set out from the northern frontier, roaming far and wide through hardship! Ordered to enter Chang’an, he stirred up a storm of intrigue. Taking his sword into the jianghu, he 23kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves
9. 759 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 272Reads6.5Score—Shelves
10. 760 举 After Reporting My Mentor, I Uncovered a City Defense Map Hidden in a Painting 举报恩师后我查出画中城防图 Listening to the Rain聽雨瀟瀟Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing Seven years of injustice and a blood-written letter have imprisoned Shen Lingzhao’s entire life. The Imperial Weaving and Painting Academy seems elegant, but under its surface, dark currents swirl. To uncover the truth about her father’s murder, she conceals her identity and becomes an apprentice painter, hiding every clue among ink and brushstrokes. When she discovers that a tribute painting conceals coded markings of the city’s defenses and publicly exposes the secret language used in smuggli —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it uses paintings as the main thread to gradually uncover a shocking secret!

11. 761 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 35kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
12. 762 七 1970s Space: A Transmigrated Daughter and Her Reborn Mother 七零空间：穿越闺女重生妈 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance392k WordsOngoing [Period] [The 1970s] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Mutual devotion] [A touch of ensemble cast] [Educated youth] [Two worlds connected] She opens her eyes and has transmigrated into a book set in the 1970s. Even the paper character's slap across her face hurts like hell. She has become a short-lived cannon-fodder character. Damn it! This woman is going to defy fate and change her destiny! 46.5kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves

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    A legendary healer's abandoned daughter is reborn; this is a completed rebirth novel with a fresh plot. Worth staying up all night to read! [Learned][OK][OK]

13. 763 集 The Secret of a Collective Rejuvenation 集体回春的秘密 White Moon Guzheng白月古筝Mystery180k WordsCompleted “Sis, have you been taking preservatives?” “Are there more and more centenarians?” A rejuvenation craze has swept through a certain entertainment circle. Behind the glamour, are there secrets no one knows? Lin Shen ventures alone into the tiger's den... and barely makes it out alive. 34Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    How bad can a person be?

14. 764 穿 Transmigrating Through Thirty Years of the 1960s 穿越六零三十年 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Educated Youth] [A Light Ensemble Cast] [Building Wealth] [The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s] Chen Xi, the heroine, is transported to the 1960s by a silver-white dragon-and-phoenix ring. She becomes a ten-year-old girl with the same name, and her dream comes true: she gains an enormous space for farming and raising livestock. Blinded by a handsome face, she even takes in the gorgeous Chu Xuan. The only thing she regrets is giving him too much spirit spring w 13.4kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
15. 765 恩 A Tribulation of Gratitude and Grudges 恩仇劫 Peach Mochi in Rice Wine酒酿的桃叽Two Male Leads119k WordsOngoing Regent Xiao Jing thought that by saving Rong Heng’s life, he could keep this sharpest of blades under his control forever. He personally taught him the art of power, granted him glory, and even let him stand at his side. Until the night of the palace coup, when Rong Heng ran a sword through his shoulder and imprisoned him deep within the palace. “The first lesson Your Highness taught me was this: breaking someone’s wings is nothing compared to destroying their foundations.” Xiao Jing laughed sof 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book features high intelligence, no cheat codes, no rebirth or time travel, and a world-building narrative with a captivating plot where everyone has 800 hidden schemes.

16. 766 我 My Father Was the Late Deposed Crown Prince 我父乃已故废太子 Wishing You a Lamp祝卿有灯Historical161k WordsOngoing [Courtly power struggles] + [ensemble cast] + [officialdom] + [male lead’s growth] Li Kui, sixteen years old and the son of Mingzhou’s chief administrator, traveled from Jiangnan to Chang’an to sit the examinations. He won first place in the spring policy examination and began his official career. Among paper, ink, brush, and inkstone, he started as a proofreader in the Palace Library. Step by step, he found his footing amid the turbulent imperial court, believing that although the road ahead wo 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is super good. The male lead's identity hasn't been revealed yet, but the plot doesn't drag. He goes out to investigate the case in just 13 chapters, and he's intelligent.

17. 767 腹 The Cunning Chongzhen: Extending the Ming Dynasty by Three Hundred Years 腹黑崇祯：再续大明三百年 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical653k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the ruler of a collapsing empire? No way am I hanging myself! I won't be a sage emperor. I'll become the sole major shareholder of the Ming dynasty's trade empire! The Donglin Party wants credit? I'll arrange a marriage to ruin your career, then use alliances between Shanxi merchants to sideline the Jiangnan gentry and turn your factions against each other! Bandits everywhere? I won't suppress them or appease them. I'll drive them beyond the passes to graze on the steppe. Li 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue to save the country: The ultimate in overt strategy in "I've Taken a Flirt with Your Daughter"

18. 768 穿 Transmigrated as Chongzhen, and I’ve Set My Sights on Your Daughter 穿越崇祯，朕看上你女儿了 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical26k WordsCompleted Ming Mo, a high school sophomore who’s hopeless at school, wakes up transmigrated as Chongzhen, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty. While others transmigrate to develop technology, strengthen the army, and conquer the realm, all he wants is to slack off, sleep, and get a wife. In his previous life, he was average-looking and ignored by every girl in his class. In this life, he looks in the mirror and sees a heartthrob. He can take his pick from the imperial garden. “Whoever insults me, I’ll m 7Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 769 新 New Utopia 新，乌托邦 Broken Strings in the Rain雨中断弦Urban379k WordsOngoing [Political Thriller] [Montage Style] [Psychologically Oppressive] [Dystopian] (The plot moves slowly at first. Please be patient and read to the end.) After the catastrophe, a city-state rose from the ground. People called it New Utopia. Beneath its gleaming order, those in power had long since ceased to be human. Monsters wore human skin and occupied the highest offices. Their eyes were connected, and everything was under surveillance. A colossal beast hung in the sky, while monsters roamed t 2.4kReads—Score204Shelves
20. 770 九 Chongzhen's Ninth Life: Saving the Ming Dynasty Through Schemes 九世崇祯，权谋拯救大明 Old Jin Tells the Truth老金说真话Historical1.1M WordsOngoing On his ninth rebirth, he became the Chongzhen Emperor. This story rejects every familiar Ming dynasty transmigration trope: no golden finger, no pursuit of technology, no sweet potatoes, no confiscation of property. He will save the Great Ming through passion and political cunning. Come see a different Chongzhen. I’m aiming for a light writing style, while promising a story you haven’t seen before. Then again, I haven’t seen it either. Every setting is grounded in history, though perhaps not in 7.2kReads8.8Score816Shelves

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    A modern time traveler transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes Emperor Chongzhen. He experiences eight emperors' reigns but fails to save the Ming Dynasty. In the end, he uses his previous experiences to save the Ming Dynasty.

21. 771 这 The Villain Has Become a Ghost 这个反派他成了阿飘 Fallen Platycodon零落桔梗Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a Book + Villain + Ensemble Cast + Historical Romance + System + Palace Intrigue + Wild Imagination + Devoted Couple + Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting] A clear-eyed woman × a treacherous man Yue Liuyun transmigrates into a book. She transmigrates into the body of an emperor. But this emperor is a man through and through, a 24-karat man. And he’s the ruthless Villain from the book, a man who kills without batting an eye. The V 1.7kReads9.3Score251Shelves

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    This book is truly well-written; it's an ensemble piece. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, courageous, and resourceful. Their relationship is also slow and steady. The female lead is emotionally detached due to childhood experiences at home. The male lead also had a tragic childhood; many people wanted to kill him, making him suspicious, but he is actually a very gentle and loyal person. In his previous life, he sacrificed himself to pave the way for his younger brother. Every character in the book is well-developed, three-dimensional, and vivid. The author has a very imaginative mind, meticulous logic, and is always full of plot twists and turns.

22. 772 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score311Shelves

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    See? You won't be disappointed.

23. 773 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 42.1kReads9.6Score6kShelves

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    This is truly a calm, clear-headed, and visionary female protagonist. She didn't reincarnate or possess any special advantages like a time-traveling plot armor, yet she remained invincible in the harem through meticulous cunning. Who can understand? It's through her absolute personal intelligence and leadership that she commands the respect and admiration of all the concubines. From the very beginning, she was incredibly clear-headed and knew exactly which side to choose. Her insight and strategic thinking were superb. When she acted, she decisively defeated her opponents! Unbelievable! Without an invincible background or powerful connections, a native-born character, she actually managed to win over both her proud cousin with a reincarnated past and a time-traveling female college student who had completed nine years of compulsory education. Even at the pinnacle of power, she remained clear-headed and composed, letting go without lingering attachments or hesitations. Almost no one can relinquish power with such objectivity and composure. The author's vision, scope, and depth of thought are truly admirable. Initially, I thought it was just a palace intrigue drama about love and romance, something to relax and unwind, but it was a pleasant surprise. The writing is indeed excellent, and the plot is tightly woven. The key is that all the supporting characters are very distinctive and realistic, not superficial. I finished reading this book at 5:00 AM on December 27, 2024.

24. 774 南 Southern Song: You Were Told to Save Yue Fei, Not Unite the Realm 南宋：让你救岳飞，没让你大一统 Little Panda dw小熊猫dwHistorical231k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into Wang Zuo, a strategist serving Yue Fei, with just one mission: keep Marshal Yue safe. At Xiaoshang River, Yang Zaixing is surrounded? One signal arrow, and hidden troops spring into action. At Niutoushan, Gao Chong spears the iron-tipped war chariots? Set up an interception net in advance and block their dangerous route. Qin Hui is secretly scheming against us? I’ll make my moves in court ahead of time and ensure every one of his plans falls through. The Jin iron pagoda tr 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    📖 *Southern Song Dynasty: You Were Allowed to Save Yue Fei, Not to Unify the Nation* What would history have been like if Yue Fei hadn't died at Fengbo Pavilion? This book offers one answer: he not only survived, but also stormed the heartland, rescued Consort Wei, and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. But the real killing blow wasn't on the battlefield—it was in the court. Qin Hui secretly communicated with Wanyan Wuzhu, Zhao Gou feared "welcoming back the two emperors," and Wang Zuo's pamphlet listed everyone's death dates. Two reading options: For those who enjoy battlefield thrills: rescuing Yang Zaixing, breaking the iron chariot, and turning Lu Wenlong against his will; for those who enjoy court intrigue: the debate on enfeoffment, Qin Hui sharpening his knife, and the five-year agreement. Chapter 47, "The Discussion on Enfeoffment," is the climax of the book; it's recommended to start by reading that section. Consider the earlier chapters as Yue Fei's army building up its resources. #BookRecommendationForBookOutOfDesperation #HistoricalIntrigue #YueFei #NotJustBrainlessFun

25. 775 侯 The Marquis Is Taking a Concubine? Whatever, I’m Not Sharing His Bed Anyway 侯爷纳妾？随便，反正我不圆房 Si Ling Si肆灵肆Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Unconventional palace and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + prince dotes on his wife + building a career + political scheming + subverting tropes] The story begins with the usual cliché: a marquis returns from a victorious campaign and announces he’ll take a secondary wife. Hua Shu had given up hope from the start. He could take as many concubines as he liked. She simply wouldn’t share his bed. Since she had to drink a concubine’s tea anyway, she took the cup from her mother-in-law 6.7kReads9.0Score783Shelves

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    The female lead disdains palace intrigue; she possesses the vision and strategic acumen of an empress.

26. 776 任 I Finished the Mission and Ran, but the Young General Went Berserk 任务完成我跑路，少年将军杀疯了 Fragrant White Tea白茶香香Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing After Shen Xinglan was killed, she was supposed to be bound to a rebirth System, but by mistake she ended up bound to a transmigration System instead. From the start, she found herself on a battlefield strewn with corpses, with a young general whose gaze could kill pointing a sword at her throat as the prime suspect. He demanded coldly, “Tell me, who sent you to spy on us?” She was stunned. Could she really tell him the System had sent her to help him? To complete her System mission as soon as p 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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

27. 777 路 Lu Beifang, Tonight the Officialdom Runs Red with Blood 路北方，今夜官血沸腾 Brother Jianghu江湖望哥Urban7.5M WordsOngoing [High-Octane, Passionate, and Deeply Sentimental Political Intrigue!] With power comes responsibility. One thought can separate public duty from private interest, like heaven and earth. Only by holding fast to your principles can you avoid being swept away by the storms or trapped by the gains and losses of personal relationships, and achieve great things. Lu Beifang came from humble beginnings, but lived an extraordinary life. He became a town mayor at 23, a county magistrate at 25, and married 116.7kReads9.1Score8kShelves

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    A super good-looking novel set in a public square! [Making a face][Making a face]

28. 778 鸩 Poison Concubine 鸩姬 Song of Picking Mulberries采桑子Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted Long ago, there was a wicked bird that lived by the South Sea. Its feathers were bright and beautiful, but laced with deadly poison. It was called the Zhen. The daughter of the King of Xiliang was cunning and twisted, a disastrous beauty and a demon in human form, known throughout the realm as the Zhen Consort. History written by men has never set the record straight for women, but this tale teaches us one thing: there is always a price to pay for offending a woman. 178Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I guarantee, based on my over 7,000 hours of reading time, that these books are absolutely fantastic!

29. 779 我 My Late Wife Was So Alluring 我见亡妻多妩媚 South Mountain Pear南山梨Two Male Leads166k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + power struggles + plot-driven + slow burn + revenge and putting scumbags in their place + love and hate] (Ruthless, morally bankrupt, beautiful and tragic S) × (A moon-bright, highly principled younger powerful official G / a mentally unstable, reborn powerful official G who can go completely crazy at any moment) It looks like 1v2, but it’s really 1v1 (G is the same person in both identities). Read the warnings before you start. 1. I’m terrible at writing blurbs, but I swear on 55Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a political intrigue novel with two male protagonists, though its title doesn't quite do it justice. It features martial arts elements. The main characters are well-developed. The left male lead is one of two people from different timelines, and whether they merge is currently unknown. The younger one is driven by youthful naiveté, loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but his path takes a turn. The older one is highly skilled in martial arts, courageous, and resourceful, all for the sake of his beloved. The right male lead harbors a secret and has great ambition. The author's writing is excellent, the plot flows smoothly, the narration is comfortable, and the supporting characters are all distinctive and multifaceted, not simply black and white. The author's understanding of the psychology of those in high positions is meticulous; each character has their own reasons and methods. Even the political differences between the main characters are handled delicately, as is the romance. It's a rare gem in this genre, and even a few years ago on Jinjiang Literature City, it would have been a standout.

30. 780 夜 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 22kReads8.6Score2kShelves

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    It's barely watchable.

31. 781 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
32. 782 穿 After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Princess, the Cold, Powerful Official Falls for Her 穿成炮灰公主后，清冷权臣沦陷了 Diwubai第五白Ancient Romance859k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + face-slapping + lighthearted court intrigue + devoted one-on-one romance] The heroine never lets anyone take advantage of her, and the hero is sweet on the outside, ruthless underneath. Zhao Yuanjia transmigrates into a novel as a princess who shares her name. But this princess is only favored on the surface: in reality, she is cannon fodder. And she isn't the only one doomed to be cannon fodder. Her mother, a favored consort used as a shield; her younger brother, s 4.8kReads8.9Score607Shelves

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    Orange's Book Recommendation 🍊 Princess x Ruthless, vengeful minister; no palace intrigue or domestic drama, just a political intrigue novel.

33. 783 悲 Nothing Is Sadder Than Parting in Life: The Blood-Red Carrier Pigeon 悲莫悲兮生别离之血色飞鸽 Red Dust, Beautiful Woman红尘红颜Mystery123k WordsOngoing The Duke of Zhenguo's household was massacred overnight. The entire family was sentenced to death, and blood stained the streets! Nangong Li, once the legitimate daughter of the family, clawed her way out of a mountain of corpses and survived. Burdened with a blood feud and branded a traitor, she saw the darkest side of human nature and survived one brush with death after another. Three years to hone her blade, then she returned to the capital! She would show no mercy to anyone who destroyed h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a political intrigue and martial arts novel featuring two strong male and female protagonists, not a brainless story.

34. 784 遗 Life in Ancient Times as a Posthumous Child 遗腹子的古代生活 Cheng Shu Ju程书橘Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [No golden finger + farming + imperial examinations + alternate history + court politics in the later stages + everyday family life] He wakes up as the posthumous son of a county deputy in the Great Zhou dynasty. He may not be born into an official family, but surely the assets his father left behind are enough to make this only child rich. So he happily decides that in this life, he’ll coast to success. Things don’t go as he expected. His father died young after only a few years in office, leav 11.6kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves

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    🌈➡️Highly Recommend➡️ Wang Yang and his three companions are surrounded by a soul bottle in a museum!! It seemed like all five of them had traveled back to the Yongming era ✨✨. At the beginning, four of them were pursued by enemies, but they were relentless ⚡️⚡️. Eventually, only Wang Yang and his two companions remained, and they were caught by the pursuers. Luckily, Wang Yang cleverly claimed to be from the Langya Wang clan 🐾, but his two companions held him back, almost exposing his true identity 🐾. Soon after, only Wang Yang remained. Wang Yang himself was impersonating a member of the Langya Wang clan in this strange world 👍👍, and after several near-exposures and life-or-death experiences, he fought a group of scholars with a snake 👏👏, incredibly impressive. The women in this story are also exceptionally capable, each with their own unique characteristics 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺.

35. 785 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reject romance-obsessed heroines! This blind doctor and political intrigue novel completely captivated me. It boasts a rich historical and political suspense! It's incredibly engaging…! The heroine, blind but insightful, enters the capital after years of hidden plots to seek revenge, using her medical skills to stir up the political storm. The emperor, possessing the world and countless schemes, is ultimately defeated by a love that should never have blossomed. Love and hate intertwine with political maneuvering, without any melodramatic or illogical plot twists. The two, scarred and wounded, find solace in each other. The emotional moments are well-timed, the romance deeply moving yet restrained. Fans of historical romance and political intrigue should not miss this gem of a novel.

36. 786 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Last Life. I'd Rather Die Than Marry Him Again 上辈子苦够了，打死她都不嫁了 Chang Qingqing常庆庆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen An'an came from a distinguished family and was both talented and beautiful. As soon as she came of age, she was betrothed to the fourth prince, Xiao Yuan, a man of heavenly beauty and noble character, and the dream lover of every young lady in the capital. Heaven had dealt her a winning hand. Even she once believed she was blessed beyond measure, until her girlish heart was shattered into pieces. She suffered every kind of pain at the hands of that graceful, refined man, and paid a devastat 16.9kReads8.6Score2.5kShelves

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    I've fallen in love with these books again and again.

37. 787 杀 Kill! Kill! Kill! I’m Reforming the Court! 杀！杀！杀！朕就要整顿朝纲！ Getting Rich Means Striking It Rich富贵要暴富Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Completed. [Unhinged villainess empress × scheming, devoted general] [Empress + sweet on the outside, ruthless within + powerful female lead + court intrigue + satisfying revenge] A thrill ride from start to finish! The empress is outrageously overpowered in both martial arts and intelligence, rising from wiping out entire clans to uniting the Three Kingdoms! A court-intrigue novel whose blurb alone will make you want to dive in. She acts better than Zhen Huan, puts on a better front than Wei Yi 1.6kReads8.9Score174Shelves

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    A thrilling political intrigue novel! The female lead is decisive and ruthless, with both martial arts and intellectual prowess. The male lead is loyal and steadfast, solely dedicated to protecting her. The family bonds, master-servant relationships, and patriotism are all well-developed. The family storylines are particularly moving, and even the supporting characters have their moments of brilliance. Overall, the reading experience feels like breaking through a fog and uncovering a complex web of intrigue.

38. 788 我 My Connections Reach the Heavens. What's Wrong with Advancing Just a Little Faster? 我人脉通天，进步快亿点怎么了？ Fire Dragon Rabbit火龙兔Urban2.9M WordsOngoing A king of soldiers retires from the military and enters government like a raging dragon. Every three years he takes a small step forward; every five years, a giant leap. His meteoric rise stirs up the political world! His enemies cry out in alarm: “This man is a monster! Who let him into government?!” With his commitment to serving the people and his brilliant strategic skills, Gu Yunfeng builds connections that reach the highest levels, then steadily climbs to ever-greater heights! 15.2kReads8.3Score1kShelves

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    Intrigue and power struggles, intelligent characters, meticulous planning, villains helping me rise to power, stunning female lead, sleepless nights...

39. 789 离 The Day He Left Office, 100,000 Citizens Blocked the Road to Give Him Sweet Potatoes 离任那天，十万百姓拦路送红薯 Milk Pudding Basic Cola牛奶布丁基本可乐Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Power plays are the ultimate romance for men. Power plays combined with a slow-burn story set in the world of officialdom. Real life has no absolute black and white. Gray occupies most of our time, and everyone has their own logic behind everything they do. 35kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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    This has to be it! Strategic planning, remaining calm even when faced with a collapsing mountain! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

40. 790 平 A Smooth Rise: Starting as a Grassroots Police Officer 平步青云：从基层民警开始 Three Pages of a Book三页书Urban305k WordsCompleted Wang Meng is a grassroots police officer, born with a cold, stern face but kind at heart and with a deep hatred of evil. After offending the criminal underworld, he was framed and fired, and spent his life in poverty and hardship. On the verge of death, he finally understood one thing: only by holding power could you control your own fate. When he opened his eyes again, he discovered that he had been reborn in 2001, three days before he was framed. Drawing on his knowledge of how events woul 352Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The first two books are the best. The third one is alright too. I feel that the first two books by Tomato are the best so far!

41. 791 山 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 55Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    Indeed, everyone is intelligent, even the minor characters are very well hidden, and the foreshadowing is very well done...

42. 792 女 Matriarchy: Resigning from the Golden Palace 女尊：辞金阙 Xie Yang谢央Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He asked, “Does the Imperial Princess only make use of me? Is there not a trace of genuine feeling in her heart?” He said, “Your Highness, rest easy. Even if it costs me my life, I will bring Youzhou City back for you!” He said, “My wife, don’t frown. It’s only money. The He family will pay for it and help you unify the Nine Provinces.” He said, “Jiang Li, I already lost you once. This time, even if I die, I won’t let go of your hand.” They all asked her the same question: “Does Your Highness ha 8.9kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    A good read is worth reading.

43. 793 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 409Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    She's more than just beautiful; Jiang Wanshu is meticulous in her actions, gradually achieving her goals.

44. 794 开 Dropped into Handong from the Start, I'll Make Hou Liangping My First Sacrifice 开局空降汉东，先拿侯亮平祭旗 Big-Faced Cat Who Eats Bamboo吃竹子的大脸猫Male-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted "The story in this novel is entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional! Entirely fictional!" In the Han Dong region, the winds shift and clouds gather. The political arena is full of twists and turns, with open and hidden factions vying against one another as talented figures compete for supremacy. Lin Tian is exceptionally gifted and possessed of extraordinary ambition. In his daily life, he matches wits with his colleagues, and with a smile, breaks through d 19.2kReads7.6Score858Shelves
45. 795 叶 Second Young Master Ye Just Wants to Retire Early 叶二少只想提前退休 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance about government officials, not a male-oriented political harem novel.] [Powerful businesswoman hits rock bottom and enters public service + male lead is sent to the grassroots to root out evil] Ye Ershao, who only wants to coast through life, is sent to a grassroots post by his grandfather, a man devoted to serving the people. Worried he might run wild, his grandfather carefully arranges for him to work in the place where his father once held office. His superior is one of his grandfat 13.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    After losing her job, Zhu Mei passed the civil service exam and tried her best to slack off. Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon a dazzlingly handsome man! [Smirk]

46. 796 一 A Parting That Lost Us in the Rivers and Mountains 一别山河误 A Coffee-Colored Cat一栗色的咖啡猫Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + one-on-one pairing + childhood sweethearts + rekindled love + the hero’s long road to winning her back + both leads’ romantic purity] On the day Gu Beichen returned to the capital in triumph, the people lined the streets to welcome him. He thought he could finally fulfill the promise he had made as a boy and marry Su Jin, the Chancellor’s only daughter. But instead of a grand wedding procession, he received an imperial edict naming her a consort. Su Jin ente 2.6kReads6.4Score187Shelves

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    The female lead takes the initiative to enter the palace and plots, while the male and female leads endure each other's schemes, openly stabbing each other while secretly protecting each other. The power struggles and romance are tightly intertwined, creating a powerful and lasting story.

47. 797 异 A Soul in Another World: The Heroes of the Apocalypse 异世魂穿：天启英雄传 Golden Fruit Olive金果榄Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Do you know where mahjong tiles came from? On the distant Tianqi Continent, Old General Ma and three generations of his family loyally guarded Yangping Pass. But they fell victim to the suspicions of King Bai Lu of Youzhou and the machinations of treacherous ministers. The King of Youzhou sent twelve golden decrees ordering Old General Ma to return to the capital at once. In the end, the old general was tortured to death in prison on trumped-up charges. All forty-seven members of the general's f 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for those who stay up all night, this book features vividly portrayed characters, an engaging and fast-paced plot with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

48. 798 江 A Lone Jianghu Girl Pursues a Killer! Where Can the Xie Family’s Hound Run? 江湖孤女追凶！谢氏狗贼哪里逃 July Is Not Yet Half Over七月不过半Ancient Romance162k WordsOngoing [Lone Jianghu Girl vs. Crown Prince Who Pulls the Strings | Court Intrigue | Mystery and Investigations] In the end, who lowered their head? Who asked? And who knew! “Xie Junyi.” “Mm.” “Nothing else to say?” “I do. I can’t say it.” “Then don’t.” “…I’ll leave that window open.” “What for?” “So when the wind returns, it’ll have somewhere to rest.” On a snowy night in the mourning hall, she offered him a cup of tea that had not been tested. He drank it, swallowing his murderous intent with it. He w 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's incredibly good, top-tier in my opinion.

49. 799 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves
50. 800 鬼 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 Shu Mei舒寐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 141Reads8.0Score104Shelves

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    🌟🌟🌟A novel whose title doesn't do it justice👑👑👑 While others time-travel to a peaceful and prosperous era, she transmigrates to the final years of a crumbling dynasty?💥💥💥 She transmigrated and before she even fully matured, her father had her arranged a marriage?🌺🌺 An engagement is fine, but why does her future husband look like a frail, sickly man?🍉🍉🍉 Someone tell her why the marriage proposal has such an alarming name: Guo Jia!!! Turns out "given to the Guo family" is "given to Guo Jia"🍭🍭🍭

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