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. 301 寒 The Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门状元 Gentleman of the Green Mountain青山君子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the family of a common farmer, Ye Xuanmo arrives just as his paternal cousin passes the imperial examination. To revitalize the clan, his cousin invites a teacher to the family to educate the children. In an age when “all trades are base, and only studying is noble,” Ye Xuanmo wants nothing more than to pass the exams and change his family’s circumstances… 3.7kReads8.9Score346Shelves
2. 302 朝 A Treacherous Minister at Court: From the Start, I Pointed at a Deer and Called It a Horse, Making the Empress Cry 朝堂奸臣，开局指鹿为马气哭女帝 A Qi777阿柒777Eastern Fantasy397k WordsOngoing (Wildly satisfying + empress + sweet romance + System + alternate history) Xu Feng transmigrates to an ancient dynasty and becomes a loyal minister, following the late emperor through countless campaigns. Before dying, the late emperor appoints Xu Feng as a regent. Xu Feng plans to step behind the scenes, help the emperor govern, and enjoy a household full of wives and concubines. But who could have guessed that a System would appear, requiring him to serve as a treacherous minister for three ye 4.7kReads8.2Score509Shelves
3. 303 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 116.7kReads9.5Score11.1kShelves
4. 304 开 A Puppet Emperor from the Start: I Summon China's Legendary Heroes 开局傀儡皇帝，我召唤华夏英灵 Little Baozi Is a Bean小小包子是个豆Historical1.2M WordsOngoing On the first day Xiao Cheng transmigrated, the entire court was laughing. They laughed at him for being the most pathetic puppet emperor, and laughed that he wouldn't live to see the end of the year. Xiao Cheng didn't answer back. He was counting, figuring out how many of those smiling faces in the hall would still be around by year's end. On the third day, Gao Lishi cleared out the imperial harem. A month later, Zhang Juzheng's performance assessment system had half the court on its knees. L 5.2kReads7.2Score343Shelves

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   A weak emperor, accompanied by summoned historical figures, plots his conquest of the world.

5. 305 万 The Greatest Sword God of All Time 万古第一剑神 Yu Chujian鱼初见Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsCompleted Every time my sword is drawn, blood is spilled. Every enemy I kill is reduced to ash. The battle across the myriad heavens shakes the divine path, and the demonic sword in my hand is still wet with blood! I am the greatest swordsman of all time! 14.3kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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   You think you guessed it? No, no, no—that's just on the surface! [Smile][smile][smile]

6. 306 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
7. 307 迎 After Marrying a Sweet Young Wife, I Worked Hard and Took the Imperial Exam 迎娶小娇妻后，我奋发图强考科举 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A thorough understanding of the world is knowledge, and social savvy is good writing. Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar world as the eldest legitimate son of the richest family in Xinchang County. A former wastrel, he turns over a new leaf and marries a lovely young wife. He rests every other day and works on the days in between, studying harder and striving to improve. With his deep knowledge of history, he purs 8.8kReads8.8Score688Shelves
8. 308 却 Yet the Way Seems Ordinary 却道寻常 A Few Ounces of Talent三两才气Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [A web-novel master picks up his pen again: a monumental xianxia epic twenty years in the making] He walked out of the Inverted Sky, climbed to the fourteenth floor, and shouldered the whole mortal world. Barely twenty and dressed in blue, he dares to seal the heavens! 196Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   High intelligence, no brainless characters.

9. 309 永 The Eternal Night’s Long Song 永夜长歌 Committed to the Long Night执于长夜Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted A demon crawling out of the depths of hell lets out a furious roar at the gods enthroned above. People piled high like livestock twist, collapse, go mad, and vanish in the darkness... Someone opens their eyes in the eternal night, kindling a lamp with their life and writing an epic in blood. 3.1kReads9.1Score278Shelves
10. 310 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 6.1kReads9.5Score859Shelves
11. 311 冲 Charge! 冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲冲 You Are Dust on the Road君若扬路尘Eastern Fantasy309k WordsOngoing (Political intrigue + light wuxia + ensemble cast + multiple heroines) The protagonist is highly intelligent and incredibly powerful. The story never lets up. After his soul enters the body of a marquis's illegitimate son, he is drawn into a sinister conspiracy. In dire straits, he encounters a mysterious girl who seems to lack everything, and uncovers a long-buried tale from the martial world. The court and the martial world vie for dominance; power an 13Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    These two books are definitely excellent. The first one, "Parting Sorrows," is particularly delightful, and the second one features very well-developed female characters. I hope everyone will read them and give these two authors encouragement to continue creating great content.

12. 312 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
13. 313 万 Lord of Ten Thousand Nights 万夜之主 A Black-Inked Blade一柄墨刀Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted Thirteen years ago, a blood-red demon star fell to earth. Was it the end, or a resurgence? The starry sea dimmed, and all things withered. As dusk fell, a ghostly fog once again spread across the land, revealing a mysterious world... 6.2kReads8.9Score632Shelves
14. 314 左 Imperial Green Jade in One Hand, a Beauty at My Side 左手帝王绿，右手美人腰 Wandering the World with a Blade浪迹天涯带着刀Urban10.4M WordsOngoing Urban Fantasy + Stone Gambling + Crown Prince + Politics + Revenge + Schemes + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Mature Heroine A man needs unexpected riches to get rich, and a horse needs extra feed at night to grow fat. A priceless dragon-stone imperial-green Pixiu handpiece arrives by express delivery, and a bank text alerts Ye Qing that two hundred million yuan has landed in his account. But Ye Qing feels no excitement at this windfall from the heavens, because it is his master calling for help. To 63.9kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
15. 315 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Heroine Strikes Back 快穿：炮灰女配反杀剧情 Quieted Down 1102安静了1102Fantastical Romance552k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration | Everyone's favorite | Female-lead romance | Portable space | 1vN Nan Zhi lost both her parents as a child and grew up dependent on others, without a sense of security or enough love. More than anything, she longs for someone to choose her, again and again, without hesitation. Then one obsessive, unhinged man after another comes along, all vying for her, going mad for her and bending to her will... The men suffer, not the woman. There's just a bit of setup at the beginnin 17.6kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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    This is a story featuring a non-female-centric plot, intermittent 1v1 relationships, and a cannon fodder female supporting character, Ye Nanzhi, who awakens with memories of a tragic death in her past life. Bound to a system, she resolves to let go of her obsession with Fu Yanzhou, using her precognitive abilities to amass wealth and escape the tragic fate of the original story. Fu Yanzhou, driven by psychological suggestion and originally meant to love Shen Lianxing, unexpectedly discovers that only by getting close to Ye Nanzhi can he cure his inexplicable headaches. The girl who once pursued him resolutely withdraws, and the aloof CEO gradually falls for her, embarking on a painstakingly planned reverse pursuit. Ye Nanzhi: Those who abandon me will be abandoned forever! Besides, there's a blood feud from our past lives… The second male lead rises to power…

16. 316 冷 The Cold and Alluring Sword Immortal Master Chooses to Die for Me from the Start 冷艳剑仙师尊开局选择为我赴死 Mysterious Sheep神秘的羊Eastern Fantasy184k WordsOngoing Ye Yuan had his cultivation drained by the Holy Maiden from the start. With his meridians severed and immortal bones shattered, he was reduced to a cripple. After returning to the path of cultivation, Ye Yuan has no choice but to navigate the company of ethereal, stunning immortals, his cold and beautiful Sword Immortal Master, bewitching demonesses, and aloof, noble Holy Maidens… Watch as Ye Yuan cuts down the prodigies of every race, rises amid the chaos, fights his way through the boundless s 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
18. 318 我 We Villains Don't Want to Be Stepping Stones 我们反派才不想当踏脚石 A Fox on a Lonely Mountain孤山有狸Eastern Fantasy10.1M WordsOngoing What the hell! The Chosen One has singled me out to take him on? And the beauties around me are looking at me strangely too? What do I do? I'm freaking out! Are we villains destined to be stepping stones for others? No! I refuse! I, Ling Xiao, will crush every last one of you so-called protagonists beneath my feet! 4.4kReads8.9Score312Shelves

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    The protagonist is a villain, but he's not really a villain.

19. 319 绝 The Unparalleled Little Scapegoat 绝世小冤种 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Pay, You Risk Your Life, and We Both Go Crazy; The Ultimate Scapegoat; Power Over All, Sword to the Heavens Someone has set a trap to make everyone turn against me. "It's fine. I have a System..." Luo Yinyou comforted herself. "Even if the System is a total troll!" The world order had changed drastically, and the flow of destiny had been redistributed. Countless geniuses emerged, but the most dazzling of them all was the young lord Ye Ci of Dragon Island, hailed as the greatest 32.4kReads9.6Score4.5kShelves

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    I just finished watching this kind of thing.

20. 320 天 The Way of Heaven Is Strong 天行健 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban3.4M WordsCompleted In his early thirties, he was betrayed by his wife and left his hometown in a rage. After enduring the hardships of survival and facing the harsh realities of society, he made a comeback and became a legendary business magnate. Through countless rises and falls, love and heartbreak, he ultimately became a king who could shape the course of the world. 13.2kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
21. 321 是 Yes, Sir Victor! 是！维克多阁下！ Jiujiu Jiuba九九九八Urban1.8M WordsOngoing When Victor, Wenscoale's youngest-ever legislator, finally rose to the position of prime minister, the citizens of the Empire thought they had gained a leader who truly cared about them. The truth was quite the opposite. At a press conference: Reporter: “Mr. Victor, about the rumors that you ordered the gendarmerie to suppress the strike...” Victor: “I have always opposed violent suppression. Any other reports are slander. I have never signed a bill to deploy the gendarmerie, and I firmly oppose 2.8kReads6.8Score262Shelves

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    This is a slow-burn, not a wish-fulfillment story. It involves political struggles and intrigue, from commoner to prime minister. The protagonist has been elected as a city councilor and is working to improve the local living environment by gaining the support of the majority… The low rating is probably due to his somewhat humble pursuit of the female lead in the beginning, which many readers found unacceptable… The protagonist's vampire bloodline is for self-defense; there are no superpowers throughout the story. The female lead's system is mainly used to help her understand the protagonist better. The religious believers' ideal earthly paradise does not exist in the present or the future, but they firmly believe it will eventually be realized. Is it faith or ignorance? Perhaps it's just a slogan used by some to seize power.

22. 322 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 171Reads—Score112Shelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Shy]

23. 323 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
24. 324 白 The Tale of Bai Ding 白丁传 Tian Ren Eviler天人EvilerHistorical747k WordsOngoing Transmigration? A journey into the past? History repeating itself, or the rise of another wave? The world is treacherous. No matter how ingenious one’s ideas, they are like a child carrying gold through a crowded marketplace. People have both good and evil in them. Even someone who seems utterly useless can be like dry kindling, burning to light the darkness. 1.5kReads8.3Score121Shelves

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    I've finished a three-million-word post-apocalyptic novel and started a new historical time-travel novel. I'll be updating daily. Add it to your bookshelf if you like it, read it slowly, and leave some comments!

25. 325 做 The Setup: Back to the Top 做局之重返巅峰 Cheng Wuxu程无序Urban541k WordsCompleted [Comeback + Political Intrigue + Tycoon] The business world is full of desire, beauty, and wealth, but traps and conspiracies lurk everywhere. Lin Wujian is framed by his rivals and goes from billionaire to destitute overnight. By chance, three wealthy women help him return to the workplace. From then on, he navigates a world of scheming women, walking the line between heaven and hell. To reclaim the pinnacle of his life, Lin Wujian sets an astonishing plan in motion. In the end, he survives his 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the ratings; this is a new book from an established author with no existing fanbase. The author previously wrote "Setting Up a Trap," and was hailed as a pioneer of strategy novels. This book, "Setting Up a Trap: Return to the Peak," is arguably the author's masterpiece. It vividly depicts various business schemes and workplace intrigues.

26. 326 逆 Defying Fate: The Lady Sovereign Returns 逆天改命：女尊大人归来 Qiao Shushu乔舒舒Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted She carried his child for ten months, lying in a farmhouse to give birth, while he married another woman and made a happy match. Princess Zhaoning, dressed in her wedding gown, kicked open the door and strutted around with her husband in front of her. They killed her child and buried her alive. Little did they know she was the newly appointed leader of the Lotus Cult of the Immortal Sect, who had come down the mountain to gain experience. Having died, she was reborn, and the profound power withi 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strong woman, courageous and resourceful

27. 327 女 The Female Leader's Favorite 女领导的头牌红人 Although虽然Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Wang Yu sat in the meeting room with a copy of Sakura Communications in his hands, waiting to learn where he would be assigned for work. He had returned to a crossroads of fate once again. This time, he did not choose to move far from his hometown and parents. Instead, he dutifully chose a state-owned enterprise. No coasting toward retirement, no lying flat. He climbed the ranks all the way, proving through his actions that seniority does not always have to rule here, either. With the right kind 2.5kReads9.6Score249Shelves
28. 328 内 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 Mo Tangtang墨汤汤Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score126Shelves

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    This YYDS book, which I devoured word for word, is just as good as any highly rated book with a score of over 9, believe me! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

29. 329 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance320k WordsOngoing [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 52Reads—Score107Shelves
30. 330 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
31. 331 疯 The Mad Ninth Prince Wants to Spoil Me, but His Delicate Physician Is Hard to Coax Every Night 疯批九殿下要宠，娇医夜夜难哄 Xing Jiao星峤Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Historical romance + inspired by the myths of the Classic of Mountains and Seas + two powerful leads + political intrigue + restraint + medicine + gu poison The reclusive Wu clan is massacred. Two half-grown children lie low for ten years, moving carefully at every turn as they search for the truth. She joins the White Miao, then the Medicine Valley. When she reenters the world, she is skilled in both medicine and poison and adept at gu arts. Traveling through the martial world, she weaves a net 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are the books I read in one go while holding my pee. I especially recommend the first one, yyds.

32. 332 你 You Set the Trap, I'll Break It 你布的局，我来破 Fish Who Lures People钓人的鱼Urban2.9M WordsOngoing There’s a saying in the business world: In China, deals are the skin, but relationships are the bones! Who would have thought that Zhang Xiaolu, the business tycoon who now spends his nights partying and throws money around like water, was once so poor he was twenty thousand yuan short of the bride price and couldn’t even marry the woman he loved? From the mire to the clouds, from an ant to a shark, how many hidden traps did he step into, how many rivals did he fight, and how many murky waters d 979Reads8.7Score121Shelves
33. 333 神 The Divine Doctor's Rampage: The Evil Prince's Beloved Wife 神医狂妃：邪王的心尖宠妻 Falling Meow Meow落喵喵Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted Framed by her elder half-sister, she was left in disgrace. Five years later, she returned covered in blood. She wanted no love, only revenge, yet she caught the eye of the cold-faced regent, a man with power over all under heaven. “My lord, I’m not a virgin. I’ve long since been defiled, and I even have a child. You can still call off the engagement.” The man, who had been dozing with his eyes lowered, abruptly opened them, his gaze flashing. “Marry one, get one free. I’m getting a bargain.” 1Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    This book is full of scheming from beginning to end. There's a little bit of female protagonist fighting in the household at the beginning, but later it's all about the male and female protagonists and many righteous, wicked and supporting characters scheming and plotting, and the power struggle of the world. The author planted plot lines and dug holes everywhere, but filled them all in the end. It's really good!

34. 334 妾 A Concubine's Heart Is Like a Home (Complete in Three Volumes) 妾心如宅（全三册） Pei Li姵璃Ancient Romance815k WordsCompleted Han Chu was Nanxi’s top courtesan, renowned for her stunning beauty and superb musical skills. She secretly pledged herself to Helian Qi, a nobleman’s son, but six months later he abandoned her and married the niece of the current empress. Heartbroken, Han Chu was then harmed by Miss Ming. She was rescued by Shen Yu, the son of the Marquis of Wenchang, but lost her voice and became mute. Shen Yu had been in love with Han Chu for a long time. Taking this opportunity, he bought her freedom, hoping 2kReads9.3Score497Shelves

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    I can't handle brain-teasing stuff, so I'll just recommend a simple one.

35. 335 三 The Three-Year-Old Empress Unites the World Amid Chaos 三岁小女帝，她乱世一统天下 Boba Milk Cap波波奶盖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Animal Communication + Nation-Building + Rebel Empress + Powerful Couple Who Dote on Each Other + Building a Nation in Chaotic Times] The moment Ye Lingxi opens her eyes, she finds herself being sent into exile. She has transmigrated to a dynasty plagued by bandits, ruled by a tyrant, and filled with starving people. Her family is so poor that their pots clang empty. No matter. Master math, physics, and chemistry, and there’s nothing to fear when you transmigrate. She improves looms, fires bric 1.9kReads9.3Score307Shelves
36. 336 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 19.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    I've always loved reading mind-bending suspense novels, and I stumbled upon this one. The plot logic is right up my alley, the male lead is highly intelligent, there are many plot twists, and it's super exciting with 75 case units.

37. 337 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    🍅The book recommender is here!!! (Veteran bookworms, give it a thumbs up!)🍅Official recommendation, guaranteed quality! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" gets more and more addictive as you read on! Intelligent, logical, and brilliantly portrayed characters! A nearly million-word novel completed in September, with both historical fiction and serious drama quality! All foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional development, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't like it, you can beat me to a pulp!

38. 338 探 The Celestial Chessboard 探天棋局 Heartwheel心轮Eastern Fantasy141k WordsOngoing There are no human emperors in this world. The Heavenly Way has descended upon the mortal realm. How can we mortals live by merely following it? I will make myself a piece and challenge Heaven to a game. Cultivation, war, political schemes, the court, human nature: this is a semi-historical, alternate-world xianxia novel, not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy for beginners. I hope you readers will be patient and take your time reading it! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book uses the mystery of a boy's origins as its main thread, with a captivating and suspenseful plot. The author delves deeply into the inner world of the characters, allowing readers to feel their complexity and authenticity.

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    ① After being reborn, Chu Tianjiao, a general from a prominent family, along with her powerful ancestors who had transmigrated into her body, cleansed the court of corrupt officials, punished scumbags, and crushed invaders. She became the first female general in history, brave and resourceful, a truly thrilling read! ❤️ ② A handsome man and a wealthy woman: Lu Danni, a rich heiress, is on her deathbed when she suddenly realizes: she suspects her husband of drugging her, he's always watching her, her nanny, Sister Zhen, is keeping a close watch on her, and the child isn't even hers. After her romantic mindset awakens, her high intelligence returns, and the closer she gets to the truth, the more shocking it becomes. [Cool]

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    In a time of famine, the protagonist is reborn as a six-year-old child, starting in poverty. Watch as she rises to become the richest woman. Featuring a novel mountain-farming system and a wildly imaginative and exciting plot, this is a money-making novel you can't miss!

43. 343 婚 A Marriage Full of Secrets 婚心叵测 Third Sister Zhang张家三姐Modern Romance5.9M WordsCompleted I suspect my husband is drugging me. My child isn’t mine, and our nanny is here to spy on me! This is a dead end. The only way to save myself is to burn my bridges and fight to the death! 40.5kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
44. 344 大 The Grand Feng Shui Master 大相师 Feiyi匪夷Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, nine snakes crawled into my bed. Grandpa said someone was trying to steal my life. To keep me alive, he arranged an engagement for me to extend my lifespan... 8kReads9.3Score984Shelves
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46. 346 京 The Sinful Sea of the Capital 京门孽海录 Green Grass from the Middle从中绿草Historical365k WordsOngoing The enmity between the Zhao family and the Emperor, the Chancellor, and the Empress has always been a thorn between them. They must trust and work together, yet they keep rubbing against that thorn. Can a unity born of pain endure into the next generation? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 347 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 960Reads9.0Score121Shelves

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48. 348 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 19kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
49. 349 父 If Father Doesn't Die, How Can His Daughter Ascend the Throne? 父皇不死女儿怎么登基 Xuxu Jiaqi栩栩佳期Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Villainous Heroine + Dark Younger Brother, a Powerful Team] A scorpion and a venomous snake carve out a path through the treacherous imperial harem. When Li Ruyue was seven, she watched helplessly as the people from the Court of Judicial Review fabricated evidence to frame her mother. Her mother was sent to the Cold Palace, the Qin clan was charged with treason, and all 142 people in Zhaoyang Hall were slaughtered before her eyes. She sat in the blood, watching 3.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
50. 350 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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