High Intelligence, Cunning Plans, Masterful Schemes, Treating the World Like a Chessboard 高智商，有谋略，算计足，以天下为棋

1. 151 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   The male protagonist, with his high intelligence, is in control of the entire situation.

2. 152 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Raise the Scumbag Husband’s Illegitimate Child? 都重生了，谁还替渣夫外室养孩子 Morning Clouds Purple朝云紫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Film and television rights sold] In her previous life, Yun Chu supported her husband, raised his son by a concubine, and helped the Xie family rise to greatness. In the end, she caused all one hundred members of the Yun family to be beheaded, then was forced to drink poison by the child she had raised with her own hands! As the poison burned through her entrails, she opened her eyes and found herself back at twenty. A line of Xie family children stood before her, each calling her “Mother” with 27.7kReads9.2Score4.1kShelves

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   These historical romance novels about political intrigue are great! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Sparrow Eater is a masterpiece][Sparrow Eater is a masterpiece][Sending a heart]

3. 153 血 The Blood Saber Never Falls 血刀不落 Lady Kikyo桔梗大人Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy + No Harem + Decisive and Ruthless + Thrilling Action] Ten thousand years ago, the Ancient Emperor Futuo sought to break through the shackles of heaven and earth. He led the ancient clans in unleashing a bloody storm that swept across the world. But heaven and earth wept blood, all races united against them, the ancient clans were destroyed, and Emperor Futuo was banished into the void. Ten thousand years later, the young Wen Peng enters the world bearing Futuo’s Blood Saber 899Reads8.7Score127Shelves
4. 154 百 A Top Scholar Hailed by a Hundred Sages! And You Call Him a Sour Confucian Scholar? 百圣齐鸣的状元郎！你管这叫酸儒秀才？ Pretending to Be a Fish, Playing in the Water扮鱼戏水Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Became a Sage Through Reading [Transmigration] [Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment] [The Way of Literature] A masterpiece of Confucian cultivation: [Takes off at Chapter 89, explodes at Chapter 93] “If you, Lin Yi, had not been born, the literary path would have languished in darkness for ten thousand years!” This is a world where reading grants literary talent. Lin Yi reads Earth’s Classic of Poetry, Songs of Chu, Han fu poetry, Tang poetry, and Song ci poetry, cultivating a noble spir 822Reads8.8Score143Shelves
5. 155 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
6. 156 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.5kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
7. 157 道 The Dao Ancestor 道祖 Feng Xiaobei风小贝Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted The Chu family’s heaven-blessed son was poisoned with a cup of wine when he was young, robbed of his talent and cast out by a great sect! He joined the army and, after six years of trials and triumphs, earned the title of Northern King! When he returns to his homeland, a single word shakes the world and a single thought stirs the winds and clouds. His old enemies are now bones beneath his feet! He wields the Six-Turn Creation Art, growing stronger with every step. He crushes peerless monsters, t 35.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
8. 158 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
9. 159 百 The Confucian Sage Across the Ages 百代儒宗 A Tree Falls to Dust一木落尘Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted [Confucian Cultivation]+ [No System]+ [A Very Cautious Protagonist]+ [Everyday Comedy] Also known as: My Senior Schoolmate Really Doesn’t Seem Like a Bookish Sort! Working hard? No way. Isn’t slacking off so much better? Standing out? No way. Isn’t lying flat wonderful? In a world overrun by demons and monsters, humanity built a wall and defended itself in a corner of the East Sea. Guan 3.8kReads8.4Score328Shelves

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   Strategic mastery is off the charts! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

10. 160 长EN Longevity: I Lay Low for Six Thousand Years, and I’m Seriously Strong! 长生：苟了六千年，真的很能打！ Whimsical Pen Tip笔尖奇思Eastern Fantasy622k WordsCompleted [Empress, harem, comedy, diary, revelations, incredibly satisfying, invincible, high-octane] Lin Feng transmigrates to the cultivation world and keeps a low profile for six thousand years. Using all sorts of secret identities, he leaves behind countless legends and enjoys a few romantic encounters along the way. Then one day, his diary is discovered. Only then does the cultivation world realize that such a scheming old fox has been hiding in plain sight. As the diary is exposed, the world’s secr 7.4kReads8.4Score485Shelves

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    The story spans over 6000 years and is exceptionally well-written. It's incredibly exciting and thrilling, full of captivating moments. I didn't skip any chapters; every single one was fascinating. I especially loved it! [Shy][thinking][admiration][thinking][admiration]

11. 161 大 Ming's God of War, Zhu Di 大明战神朱棣 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical472k WordsCompleted Why do we love reading about him? Because he lived the way we wish we could: if you don’t like it, fight! If you lose, own it! If you win, don’t brag. He feigned madness, played the fool, and even ate pig feed in a pigsty. Then he fought his way from Beiping to Nanjing and seized the dragon throne with his own hands. Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, was twenty when he was sent to govern Beiping. No one had any faith in this “Fourth Son.” His imperial father suspected him, his nephew trie 19kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves

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    A passionate Ming Dynasty, a passionate Zhu Di... Strategizing, fighting, and conquering the land. [Thumbs up][Flying kiss]

12. 162 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 85.4kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    High IQ. Very good-looking.

13. 163 黑 The Underworld's Turbulent Road 黑道风云江湖路 Old Jianghu Number Six江湖老六Urban4.9M WordsOngoing What is the Dao? It does not arise because of one person's goodness, nor perish because of one person's evil. Good and evil are determined by people; rise and fall are determined by fate. The people of the world think they are fighting for money, power, or pride. Only in the end do they understand that they were fighting for nothing but illusion. The Dao knows no black or white. All living beings are within the game. (Note: This book is extremely realistic and even somewhat oppressive. Re 137.5kReads9.2Score9.5kShelves
14. 164 剑 The Sword in the Martial World 剑在江湖 Wind Shadow, Cloud Shadow风影云影Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Every time the Seven-Star Sword appears, it stirs up a storm of bloodshed across the martial world. Some say the sword conceals an unparalleled martial arts manual; others say it is tied to a treasure worth more than an entire kingdom. The only thing everyone knows for certain is that every owner of the Seven-Star Sword has died by its blade. He is the Pure Yang Qingxu Sect’s chief disciple, and the senior brother to the entire younger generation of the Pure Yang Sect. Yet he becomes the latest 2.2kReads9.0Score218Shelves
15. 165 逆EN Against the Gods 逆天邪神 Mars Gravity火星引力Eastern Fantasy7.2M WordsOngoing 4.8kReads9.3Score331Shelves

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    If the first book doesn't meet your requirements, I'll call you dad.

16. 166 你 You Call This a D-Rank Ability? 你管这叫D级能力？ Shang Die商迭Urban5.6M WordsOngoing Five million words, plenty to read [Mind games] [Strategizing] [Intricate plot] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] Transmigrating three years ago brought Xu Ye to an unfamiliar world! In this world, Void Demons invade and Void Beasts run rampant! Humans have abilities that allow them to become Void Hunters and fight to protect humanity! Xu Ye awakens an SSS-grade ability by chance, only to discover that it lets him understand and use D-grade abilities alone! His beloved dies tragically in the belly 40.8kReads8.7Score3.3kShelves

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    The first one has good reasoning and is quite intelligent, but it gets a bit weaker later on. I personally think the second one has great character development and is worth reading. I'm too lazy to comment on the third one; they're all from fellow book lovers. The fourth and fifth ones are worth checking out if you're looking for something to read.

17. 167 大 The Great Xia Empire's Number One Tyrant 大夏第一暴君 Demon Blade妖刀Historical9.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to Great Xia and became emperor, only to face one crisis after another: powerful ministers held sway, the treasury was empty, and foreign tribes watched hungrily from the borders. Qin Yun had no choice but to raise his butcher’s knife and become a tyrant for the ages! Those who follow me prosper. Those who defy me perish! 1.4kReads8.8Score174Shelves
18. 168 序EN Sequence: God Eater 序列：吃神者 No Brain, Just Cerebellum不要大脑要小脑Urban4.3M WordsOngoing [Tomato 2026 Male-Focused Fiction Most Popular Author, Ranked Number One] Published in print, quality guaranteed. An alternate high-martial world, ensemble cast and political intrigue, no nested plot twists, a slow-paced story with a grand setting. Readers all say it gets better the further you read. Giant birds swallow the sun, and all things undergo dramatic change. Strange, immortal gods, and humanity's superpowered sequences. Everyone wants to become a god in this world, but they have no ide 972.9kReads9.3Score119.1kShelves
19. 169 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 216.9kReads9.4Score34.7kShelves
20. 170 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 188.7kReads9.1Score11.3kShelves
21. 171 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    A great story of ancient Chinese political intrigue and strategic battles; it's exciting enough that you won't fall into any traps.

22. 172 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

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    The dialogue feels so real; I've already watched it two or three times!

23. 173 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
24. 174 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 895Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    The most ruthless revenge is not about drawing blood with every blow, but about making the other side watch helplessly as the empire they built with their own hands crumbles piece by piece.

25. 175 闯 Heading to the Northeast: Lin Erni's Bumpy Road to Happiness 闯关东：林二妮的颠簸幸福路 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No contrived twists] [No cheat powers] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Rural] [Hardship] [Inspirational] Lin Erni was born in Heze, Shandong, and married into Harbin in the Northeast. She struggled to get by amid the freezing snow in the mountains, then later had no one to rely on and went alone beyond the mountains to make a living. The first time, she was tossed from one place to another like a bag of steamed buns, made a child bride, and beaten and cursed. The second time, her father sol 21.7kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
26. 176 梨 When the Pear Blossoms Bloom 梨花绽放时 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted She has almond-shaped eyes, peachy cheeks, and a delicate, adorable look; He wears plain clothes, with dark hair and an exceptional air about him; Her life has been full of hardship, yet she remains kind and good-hearted; He has won countless honors on the battlefield and commands awe wherever he goes; What sparks will fly when these two meet? 975Reads8.7Score115Shelves
27. 177 霸 The Rise of the Son-in-Law 霸婿崛起 Lao Shi老施Urban7.7M WordsCompleted A beautiful CEO marries the useless second young master of a powerful family. She endures scorn and mockery without ever leaving his side, until the day he finally rises to power after years in hiding, shakes the world, and becomes the greatest husband of all! 3kReads8.5Score284Shelves

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    These are books about high intelligence, strategic thinking, and masterful planning, where the world is the chessboard.

28. 178 郡 The Commandery Princess Is Reborn and Back for Revenge 郡主重生杀回来了 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing Zhang Jiayue, the Princess of Yufang, was talked into visiting the Sure-Win Gambling House by her half-brother and the Third Prince. She brought along her childhood friend Jiang Yunzhao. After winning at first, she began to lose and got hopelessly hooked, borrowing a million taels of silver. The gambling house came after her to collect, bringing down both the Prince’s and Marquis’s households. She was killed, too. Unable to let go, she was reborn on the road as the gambling house’s collectors cl 367Reads8.1Score100Shelves
29. 179 仙 Above the Immortals 仙人之上 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincible protagonist, no System, no brainless characters, and no wish-fulfillment. Read at your own discretion.) The ancient Immortal Court had crumbled into ruins, and the immortals of old had fallen into slumber. The world changed with every passing day, and seas became fields. All that remained of ancient times existed only in myths. Thousands of years later, the ruins of the Immortal Court once more rose above the nine heavens, and the sleeping immortals be 61.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    I wouldn't recommend this book to someone with a low IQ, because they might get themselves confused and won't understand it. However, I highly recommend it for its "playing chess today" aspect.

30. 180 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 15.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves
31. 181 龙 The Dragon King's Son-in-Law 龙王医婿 Xuan Kuangfeng轩疯狂Urban9.8M WordsCompleted The Jiang family was caught up in a conspiracy and consumed by a raging fire. Tang Chuchu risked her life to pull Jiang Chen from the flames. Ten years later, Jiang Chen returned in glory to repay his debts of gratitude and avenge his family. He would repay Tang Chuchu for saving his life. He would avenge the destruction of the Jiang family. Jiang Chen appeared before Tang Chuchu. “From now on, as long as I’m here, you’ll have the whole world.” 25.1kReads9.2Score11.7kShelves
32. 182 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The animated short drama is now streaming. Search for "Iron Bars, Fierce Prisoners, and a Fight to Rule the World" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Blood-Pumping War God] [Power Plays and Ambition] [Warm-Hearted Man] [Rise from the Grassroots] [Multiple Heroines] Jiang Fan, a Special Forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into the body of a heavily punished border prisoner in the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, and trains soldiers, surviving amid th 11.6kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    Historical novels that combine strategy and intelligence.

33. 183 电 Digital Homecoming: Breaking Free from the Cocoon 《电子归途之破茧》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客30k WordsCompleted Electronic Journey Home: Breaking Free 404Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I sincerely recommend the two hard science fiction novellas, "Electronic Journey: Breaking the Cocoon" and "Electronic Journey: Rebirth," to my fellow book lovers. The novels have a unique science fiction perspective and novel ideas. They tell a series of dramatic stories about the "utilization of micro-intelligent civilization" after humanity discovers a micro-intelligent civilization in the future. The author's work is conscientious. It is not a saccharine story, it does not follow the crowd, and it is a work that is truly written with seriousness. It is just because of the love of writing that I want to leave behind some good stories with thoughts and meaning. The novels have vivid descriptions, rich character emotions, grand story scenes, and a complete worldview. The author's writing is very smooth and the logic is very rigorous. All science fiction elements are reasonable conjectures based on the development of science and technology and contradictions. (1) The novel puts forward the idea of ​​"future macro and micro symbiotic civilizations", which is a new thinking from the perspective of science fiction. (2) The novel's conjecture that "oxygen atoms and the structure of the solar system are homologous and isomorphic, and the 8-planet celestial system may have similar environments and may give birth to similar life forms" is worth discussing and thinking about by science fiction fans. (3) The novel proposes that "the 'simultaneity' of time in the human world may be a very large time scale in the microscopic world. The 'superposition state' in quantum mechanics, if viewed from the long time scale of the microscopic world, is likely a collection of multiple states of events occurring in a linear sequence, and therefore superposition states do not exist." This view is worth considering and discussing. (4) The novel argues that "the electrons observed in experiments are not necessarily passively excited, but may also be actively escaped by life behavior." This view is worth considering and researching. (5) The novel's vision of the future combination of brain-computer interfaces and bionic robots is worth looking forward to. (6) The novel's connotation is satirical towards extremism. Technological extremism, scientific extremism, fame and fortune extremism, and extremism that gets stuck on trivial matters are all objects of satire in the novel. (7) The novel advocates the supremacy of morality and the harmonious coexistence of all things. (8) The novel embodies a spirit of self-sacrifice with great love, a free and easy manifestation of great love. I sincerely recommend it to my fellow readers!

34. 184 终 The Ultimate Instructor 终极教官 Liang Qishao梁七少Urban5.9M WordsCompleted A once-mighty king returns to the city and becomes a bodyguard to a wealthy family, embarking on a fierce and colorful new life. How will he face the old enemies seeking revenge? Can he reach the pinnacle of the world? 11.6kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
35. 185 穿 Transmigrate, Become the Great Qian Crown Prince's Eldest Son 穿越，大乾第一世子 Chubby from Western Shu西蜀小胖Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Parallel Martial Arts and Political Intrigue + Reincarnated in the Womb + Hegemony + No Harem (Politics First, Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment)] Li Cheng'an wakes up as the heir of the Great Qian Dynasty. In his previous life, he worked himself to the bone. In this life, all he wants is to be a wastrel who indulges in wine and women. But fate has other plans. As a child, he learns an unreliable Daoist cultivation technique, and the wheels of destiny begin to turn. He acts recklessly in his youth, 54.9kReads8.7Score5.8kShelves

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    What are you all recommending? Let's see what a truly high-IQ, scheming, and politically astute novel looks like! [Smile][smile]

36. 186 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves
37. 187 电 Digital Homecoming: Reborn 《电子归途之重生》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客31k WordsCompleted The Electronic Road Home: Reborn 352Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical246k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 30Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 女 The All-Round Warrior of the Female CEO 女总裁的全能兵王 The Lonely Dancer寂寞的舞者Urban19.8M WordsOngoing For the sake of a promise to a man, Xiao Chen makes a powerful return. As a personal bodyguard, he sweeps aside enemies in every direction and writes a legend worthy of a king! He reaches the summit, commands life and death, and roams the world, wielding power over all beneath the heavens by day. He protects the CEO, saves the people, and has seen countless faces, reigning supreme at the top! 32.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
40. 190 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves
41. 191 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    Personally, I think the political intrigue in this book is quite well-written. A particularly great aspect is that while the male and female leads are intelligent, the villains are also very capable and cunning. There are many plot twists, giving the reader a sense of "there's always someone more powerful than you." I also like the female lead's perspective. The villains use ordinary people as pawns, while the female lead prioritizes their welfare, truly illustrating the saying "water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it," and "those who act righteously receive much help, while those who act unrighteously receive little help." It's quite good, especially the beginning, where the female lead swiftly eliminates her enemies from her past life, which really appeals to me. Highly recommended! [Admiration]

42. 192 天 Amid the Schemes at the Peak of Power, I Ascend to the Clouds with My Wits 天之巅权谋间，吾以心术踏云端 Lun Dong伦东Historical284k WordsOngoing "Political Intrigue" "High-Stakes Power Plays" "No System" "No Mindless Protagonist" "Passionate" "Court Politics" If an umbrella cannot shield people from wind and rain, who would hold it high above their head? But whatever shelters you will also constrain you. It can protect you from wind and rain, yet keep you from ever seeing the sun. Even pigs never understand, right up until they die, why the person who feeds them three meals a day is the same person who slaughters them. Those at the botto 113Reads7.3Score—Shelves
43. 193 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
44. 194 快 Quick Transmigration: The Max-Level Expert Goes on Another Killing Spree 快穿之满级大佬又杀疯了 Lovely Qingtuan美美的青团Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [No romance] [Punishing scumbags] [Unhinged heroine] Have you ever seen a destined cannon-fodder character kill the male and female leads from the start? Have you ever seen a medical PhD destroy several zombie cities with a flick of her fingers? Have you ever seen a three-and-a-half-year-old toddler dominate the martial world and hold power at court? When she heard these stories, Ming Yin only smiled faintly: “That's right, it's me. But the ones I want to destroy aren't these insignificant ants. 1kReads9.0Score102Shelves
45. 195 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score695Shelves

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    🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 Some people are arguing about my four-star rating, so I'll share my honest thoughts. Having read books for over ten years, I think the writing style and logic of this book are top-notch, but the plot isn't particularly amazing; in fact, it's rather clichéd. Of course, compared to other mindless, formulaic novels, it's a masterpiece.

46. 196 世 The Crown Prince's Consort Turns Dark After Being Reborn 世子妃重生后黑化了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses] Chu Miao was born the eldest legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's residence, but her life was switched at birth with a village woman's daughter. When her family finds her, she becomes a pawn of her parents and the imperial family. She is deceived into marrying Xiao Rongjin, the legitimate son of the Prince of Pingnan. Her father-in-law is a war god who has never known 7.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
47. 197 官 A Political Prodigy 官场奇才 Breeze and Warm Sunshine风和暖阳Urban7.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 30.3kReads8.4Score2.3kShelves

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    The first, third, and fifth spots are for observation; it's a battle of high intelligence.

48. 198 棋 The Divine Powers of Chess: A Battle Royale of Historical Figures 棋道神通：历史人物大乱斗 Xuan Chen玄尘Sports552k WordsOngoing [Original System] [Heroic Strategy Battles] [Passionate Competition] When historical heroes from China and abroad, from ancient times to the present, become pieces that can be summoned onto the board, every match becomes a clash and bloody struggle between legendary heroes. Heroes have spirits, players have their own paths: a whole new world of strategy battles, where heroes face off in an entirely different way. Summon the spirits of heroes from across history, then journey together through the 6.4kReads8.6Score623Shelves

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    A master wields the chess pieces, a grandmaster lays out the strategy, and a sage makes the moves.

49. 199 女 The Arrogant Bodyguard of the Female CEO 女总裁的嚣张保镖 Dreaming into the Vast Wilderness梦入洪荒Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xiaofei, once the world’s most badass mercenary, retired to the mountains. To pay for his mother’s serious illness, he had no choice but to join the Xiao Group, where the beautiful CEO Xiao Mengjie personally hired him as her live-in male secretary. After enduring one challenge after another, Liu Xiaofei finally snapped... 348Reads8.9Score100Shelves
50. 200 超 Super Soldier King 超级兵王 Bu Qianfan步千帆Urban24.7M WordsCompleted He is the undisputed king of the mercenary world, a warrior so formidable that heads of state everywhere lose sleep over him! For his friends, he would gladly take a blade to both sides; for his family, he would spill blood without hesitation! A dragon is destined to soar through the heavens, riding the winds of change as he charges ahead and makes his way to the top. 28.7kReads8.8Score2.5kShelves

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