Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels 想看权谋文，文笔好

1. 401 官 The Official's Path: Rising to Prominence from a Funeral Home 官道：从殡仪馆平步青云 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Urban3.2M WordsCompleted With a touch of scholarly refinement and a strong sense of justice, Zhang Yuanqing had been thriving in the officialdom until he hit a major setback. Then his girlfriend betrayed him, and he was banished to conduct research at a funeral home. Faced with deceit and sinister schemes, he refused to give up, finding a way to survive against all odds. Armed with the skill to bring down dragons, he set out from a humble background to forge a path to the very top. I am but a commoner from Jiangbei. 55.7kReads9.4Score5.4k14d adds
2. 402 唐 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical842k WordsCompleted He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score10114d adds

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   His rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success nearly overturned the Tang Dynasty. It's terrifying.

3. 403 楼 Between Towers and Misty Rain 楼台烟雨间 Liu Shuiyue刘水月Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [Turbulent times + medicine + court intrigue + personal growth + two strong leads + fast-paced + sweet at first, angsty later + a later-stage battle for love + a refreshingly straightforward plot] [A gifted young physician who knows how to read the situation vs. a cold-blooded prince with unfathomable depths] I only meant to save a badly injured man on a whim. Who knew that one act would drag me straight into the storms of court politics? Wait, what is going on here... The Second Prince wants 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I was frantically searching for books when I stumbled upon this new gem! The female lead's character is absolutely brilliant; you won't find another like her anywhere else online. She's hilarious and intelligent, and as you read on, the male lead reveals another hidden identity. The entire book is devoid of melodrama; everyone is intelligent, and the plot is full of twists and turns. It blends pure romance with political intrigue against a backdrop of chaos—a true "hero emerges from troubled times" story. The plot is very logical, starting with the helplessness of commoners facing imperial power, depicting the chaos of the era, the forced growth, and the resilience to turn adversity into advantage and overcome difficulties. The female lead also possesses a remarkable sense of perspective. The author's design of the political intrigue is meticulous, and all the plot holes are seamlessly resolved! The twists and turns will surprise you! You absolutely must read it! This newly updated book is fantastic; the setting is so fresh!

4. 404 莫 Don’t Look Down on Me Just Because I Came from the Mountains 莫看我从山中来 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣Historical309k WordsOngoing Chen Jun, a liberal arts student from the twentieth century, heard a story in western Hunan about his grandfather praying for rain. He went alone to explore a mountain cave, slipped, and fell into the water. When he woke again, he found himself inhabiting the body of the twelfth son of Chen Daoyuan, a renowned Wei-Jin master of qi divination. Armed with only a fragmentary understanding of history, he watched without changing a thing, opening a new page in his understanding... 22Reads8.5Score—14d adds
5. 405 官 A Wild Ride to Power: From the Siheyuan to the Pinnacle of Authority 官途狂飙：从四合院走向权力巅峰 Five Wisps of Fireworks五缕烟火Urban530k WordsCompleted A pure political drama, with one female lead and a major anti-corruption campaign. The plot of this book connects seamlessly with Thirty Years in Politics: The Pinnacle of Power. Young Xu Yuanzhou arrives in Chunjiang Province and unleashes an anti-corruption storm across the province! 37.4kReads9.3Score3.8k14d adds
6. 406 有 Strange Tales of Gods and Ghosts 有味道的神鬼事 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣1.0M WordsCompleted Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the ways of the literati have gone downhill, and stories of animals becoming spirits and ghosts and monsters have filled the courts and countryside. There are tales of someone trying to flirt with a girl and ending up with a pig, of someone offering himself as a bedmate and losing his life, of an old dog taking human form and impersonating its master while causing all kinds of trouble, and of a rooster bewitching young women and men. Even the famed general Yue Fe 22Reads8.6Score—14d adds
7. 407 佞 The Treacherous Minister 佞臣 Read a Little, Xu Bai读点叙白Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Amnesiac, Highly Skilled Detective X Cold-on-the-Outside, Warm-Hearted Eunuch in Power] [Historical fantasy + Mystery-solving + Two Beautiful, Powerful, Tragic Leads + Taking Another's Place + Marriage Before Love + Amnesia] After Zhao Yuqing is gravely wounded and loses her memory, she wanders to Jianzhou, where she is rescued by the kindhearted young lady of the Jia family. To repay her, Zhao Yuqing, gifted with both martial prowess and intelligence, solves the Jia family's murder case, only 794Reads9.1Score12214d adds

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   A marriage contract conceals hidden dangers; a fateful battle between a treacherous minister and a brilliant detective. He is a powerful eunuch, head of the Mysterious Bureau, who manipulates court intrigue with his humble origins, all to uncover the blood feud of his birth mother and the mystery of his origins. She is an amnesiac orphan of a military family, taking on a false identity, possessing both high intelligence and martial prowess while harboring a heart set on revenge. A handwritten kill order, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the title of "Madam Gu" become a disguise for each other, yet 26 interconnected unsolved cases bind them tightly together. He is ruthless when plotting, but tender and gentle only towards her; she is decisive and sharp when investigating cases, but gradually breaks down under his protection. Intrigues and schemes under the oppressive power of the court, family injustices shrouded in mystery, and a mutual redemption that transcends worldly conventions. Both endings contain regrets and happy endings. When the "treacherous minister" sheds his disguise and the detective regains his memory, this dangerous yet romantic journey together will ultimately witness the toughest character and the tenderest sincerity of the Great Ning Dynasty.

8. 408 穿 Transmigrating Into a Female-Oriented Novel to Give the Strong Female Lead a Little Male-Oriented Shock 穿越女频，给大女主亿点男频震憾 The Lawless One of West Chang'an西长安不良人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Unhinged story + absurd comedy + hilarious + parody + snark + nonsensical] Good news: I transmigrated into the world of a short female-oriented drama. Bad news: I became the story’s number-one cheating scumbag, and the goddess heroine won’t let me touch her. She’s set on divorcing me and marrying a prince. Good news: I awakened a bullet-comment System. Viewers can make me stronger by sending gifts. Bad news: It’s a female-oriented drama, and all the comments are calling me a creep. Good news: T 9.8kReads8.1Score84314d adds
9. 409 陛 Your Majesty, Why Are You Rebelling? 陛下你，何故要反 Yu Wancheng雨挽尘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted #Court Intrigue, Contending for Supremacy, Alternate History, Strategy, Reform, Outnumbered Victories, Emperor Shen Mu, a programmer from Blue Star, is reborn as the heir to the Prince of Zhennan in the Great Qi Dynasty. All he wants is to be a good-for-nothing who coasts through life, minding his own little patch of the northern frontier. But the young emperor, Zhao Yuanche, declares: "The Prince of Zhennan is now presumed dead, while his heir occupies his position without doing his duty and kn 574Reads8.5Score10414d adds

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10. 410 锦 Ingenious Plans for the Brocade Hall: Scheming to Rule the Household 锦堂妙计：宅谋天下 Drizzle on a Cloudy Day阴天微雨Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted Lu Heng is the posthumous son of the late emperor. Feared by his father, he was adopted into Prince An’s household. He appears to wield great power, but is surrounded by danger at every turn. Yan Qingci is an only daughter in ancient times. Her father was a brilliant scholar and the first top scorer of the imperial examinations, while her mother was descended from a wealthy merchant family in Jiangnan. Yet she carries the burden of her parents’ blood feud. The two come to understand each other a 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The title alone tells me it's for you. I suggest starting around chapter 50, where they arrive at Yanmen Pass and outwit the emperor.

11. 411 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance802k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 751Reads9.4Score14614d adds

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    With various factions vying for imperial power, the princess finds herself at the center, struggling through a web of love and hate.

12. 412 世 Survival Game at the World's End 世界尽头之游戏求生 Cigarettes on a Rainy Night香烟雨夜Mystery471k WordsOngoing [Survival in Another World + Infinite Flow + Supernatural Horror + Cunning Protagonist + Not Overpowered + Hilarious Trickster] Alternate title: [Survival in Another World: The Otherworldly Magician] When Qin Xiao opens his eyes, he finds he has transmigrated into a game world steeped in slaughter and deceit. After enduring betrayal after betrayal, he adopts one rule for survival: never turn your back on anyone... (Chapter 100) Facing a siege by more than a dozen players around his own level, —Reads8.8Score—14d adds
13. 413 媳 My Wife Deng Xiaoyang, I'm Li Chaoyang 媳妇邓晓阳我叫李朝阳 Deng Xiaoyang and Li Chaoyang邓晓阳与李朝阳Urban13.4M WordsOngoing [Realism, political ups and downs, contests of human nature, and the turbulent 1990s] Political connections are the greatest resource. In 1985, I was discharged from the army and returned to my hometown. Though I had fought on the front lines and earned a third-class merit, I was still prepared to spend the rest of my life tending crops. While handling my paperwork at the township armed forces office, I met Li Shangwu, the head of the office. He was a transferred officer from another division in 58.7kReads9.3Score3.8k14d adds

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    Strategy, wisdom, officialdom

14. 414 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    A female-oriented political intrigue story, combining political maneuvering, palace intrigue, martial arts, sweet romance, and revenge. It's thrilling from beginning to end, mercilessly punishing the villains, and featuring a two-way love story that's incredibly addictive—you'll want to stay up all night to watch it!

15. 415 双 The Dual-Souled Saint 双魂圣君 Year's End, Southern Radiance岁暮南辉Eastern Fantasy155k WordsCompleted The ordinary youth Yun Che accidentally awakens Ling Xuan, a remnant soul sleeping within an ancient sword, and is drawn into the mystery behind the destruction of the Xuantian Palace three thousand years ago. Two souls cultivating together, good and evil impossible to tell apart: Is the person in the mirror a dear friend or a wicked thought? Is the golden lotus within him a legacy or a trap? The Chaos Golden Lotus blooms; the Twin-Soul Sacred Body is born. —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 416 汉 The End of the Han: Brocade-Sailed Armor Fills the City 汉末之满城尽带锦帆甲 Brush-Touching Commandant摸笔校尉Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [System + Three Kingdoms + Colonization + War + Expansion Abroad] While others fought over provinces and commanderies at the end of the Han dynasty, I, Gan Ning, would turn the whole world upside down. Forced to raise the banner of rebellion after starting out as a pirate of the Brocade Sails, I carved my way through the chaos: I crushed Gongsun Zan, defeated Yuan Shao, captured Lu Bu, destroyed Cao Wei, swallowed Shu Han, and unified Jiangdong. I pacified the Nine Provinces at home and expanded 1.6kReads8.2Score11714d adds
17. 417 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 5.5kReads—Score49414d adds

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    Excellent writing! Comparable to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties," a masterpiece with the potential to be passed down through generations! "Emperor Renzu of Tang," a nearly one-million-word novel completed in mid-September, is highly recommended. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel. The author's writing style, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional threads, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. The author's writing is astonishing, grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thoughts, solid in its knowledge base, deep in its cultural background, and masterful in its political maneuvering. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face! It's not a mindless system-crushing story; it focuses on political intrigue, large-scale ancient warfare, the ongoing romance between Shen Luoli, and multiple parallel storylines involving court intrigue and governance. It blends historical figures from the Zhenguan era with those from "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties," adding modern military and philosophical elements for a disruptive effect. Modern thought and educational achievements are used as experiments in the evolution of civilization in the Tang Dynasty.

18. 418 千 Chronicles of a Flourishing Age 千秋盛世录 Blue Creek Water蓝溪水Historical577k WordsCompleted [Serious historical drama + ensemble cast + Game of Thrones + struggle for the realm + poetry and song] Yu tamed the floods and divided the land into nine provinces. The throne passed down through the generations until the Zhou dynasty. Two hundred years ago, the founding emperor of the Great Zhou drove out the Western Xia, restored the nine provinces, and granted fiefs to his meritorious officials. He gave the northern lands to the Prince of Yan to resist the Xiongnu, and the south to the Princ 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let me promote my own work: alternate history + ensemble cast + serious drama + poetry and songs

19. 419 混 With a Chaotic Spirit Root, I Thrive in the Cultivation World 混沌灵根我在修仙界混的风生水起 Nan Qiaoziye南乔梓烨Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Xianxia fantasy + cultivation + spiritual spring space + Chaos Spirit Root + a little humor + all attributes + no saintly heroine + strong female lead + no romance + divine beasts + divine artifacts + pampered by everyone + light ensemble cast] A heroine who grows stronger over time. The pacing isn't especially fast; she advances one steady step at a time. She was once the heir to a renowned ancient martial arts family, a woman who commanded respect wherever she went. After transmigrating, she 8kReads7.8Score89114d adds

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    "Bloodstained Family," a classic Chinese fantasy novel, is exceptionally well-written and a must-read for fans of dual female protagonists seeking revenge! A noble family suffers a catastrophe, its entire clan stained with blood. Twin sisters, the survivors, swear a blood oath to avenge their family's wrongful death. Within the palace walls, intrigue and treachery abound. She endures hardship and disguises herself, navigating the vortex of imperial power to survive. Across the vast martial world, amidst swords and grudges, she dons armor and wields her weapon, gathering strength and preparing for battle. The novel is packed with the intrigue of palace intrigue, the dangers of political maneuvering, the freedom of the martial world, and the chilling atmosphere of the battlefield. The plot is fast-paced, with twists and turns one after another. The story also features a crazed emperor entangled in love and hate, a fierce clash between deep-seated hatred and obsessive affection. The sisters, working side-by-side, exact their revenge amidst the chaos of war. High-octane from start to finish, it's an addictive read!

20. 420 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 143Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A new historical novel on political intrigue, a masterpiece on par with Langya! Detailed historical research enhances its realism; the protagonist is genuine, and every action is meticulously planned and calculated—it's practically a textbook example of political maneuvering!

21. 421 我 I Only Wanted to Be a Lowly Soldier, but My Strength Wouldn’t Let Me 我只想当个小兵，奈何实力不允许 Fish Fruit Orange鱼果橙Ancient Romance224k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Male Lead + Male Rivalry + Palace and Household Intrigue, but with Men + Political Scheming + Light Comedy + Underdog's Rise + Satisfying Revenge + No Female Lead + Multiple Couples + Ensemble Cast + Everyone Is Evil] In the chaotic era of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the North and South wage war without end. At court, great aristocratic families scheme against one another. Beyond the border, flames of war blaze, and human lives are worth no more than grass. Han Su —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Han Su betrayed six different regimes, and each time he not only escaped unscathed but also gained even more power. Those he betrayed all ultimately failed, while this "traitor" remained like an unyielding toy, always possessing power and wealth.

22. 422 鲨 Shami’s Third Book 鲨米的第3本书 Shark Rice鲨米Sci-Fi & Apocalypse135k WordsOngoing A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 423 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    This one is also good.

24. 424 开 You Asked Me to Watch the Place, Now I've United the Underworld from the Start 开局让你看场子，你统一黑白两道 Ruo Xuan Guo若轩郭Urban201k WordsCompleted (Period setting) (Cantonese-Hong Kong underworld) (Not for readers under 18) 😈😈 Factory worker Cao Xiaopi unexpectedly crosses paths with Ling Yan'er, the queen of Dongguan's underworld. Swept up in the bloody secret behind her Azure Dragon tattoo, he goes from prey to the new king who rules the underground world. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 425 暴 The Hot-Tempered Female Officer: Nobody Tells Me What to Do 暴躁女官差：谁都别教我做事 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The number “1” is one of the most fundamental and important numbers in human civilization. It is simple, yet carries profound philosophical meaning, mathematical value, and cultural symbolism. Ever since people learned to count in ancient times, “1” has represented “singularity,” “beginning,” “uniqueness,” and “existence.” Though it is only the first number in the sequence of natural numbers, it holds an irreplaceable place in mathematics, science, religion, literature, and everyday life. In fr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [1VN Female-Centered + Ancient Political Intrigue] This is the kind of satisfying story of a female protagonist who doesn't back down! A sharp-witted and aloof female official tears apart a mind control scheme behind miracles and strange phenomena, remaining queen even in a chaotic world surrounded by madmen.

26. 426 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.8kReads6.7Score12914d adds

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    Absolutely a classic, incredibly good. I highly recommend everyone watch it. It's awesome!

27. 427 我 I Was Once Dust in His Eyes 我曾是他眼中的尘埃 Xia Yirui夏艺芮Modern Romance224k WordsOngoing What can ten years change? Over ten years, Su Ran went from a nine-square-meter subdivided room in Shanghai Hongqiao to the floor-to-ceiling windows on the twenty-sixth floor in Lujiazui. It also took her ten years to go from a girl everyone saw as dust to the light of her own world. She met many people. Wu Kai said, “I’ll take care of you,” then disappeared into the crowd. Zhang Peng said, “We need to fight side by side,” then turned and walked away. Gong Ruixin said, “My mother wants me to fin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a good book; it requires patience to read and experience.

28. 428 帝 The Emperor and Empress Are Both Powerhouses: Building Industry, Not Romance 帝后双大佬，搞工业不搞情爱 User Yi用户易Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing A powerful couple, both transmigrated; a strong female lead; cutting-edge technology; two PhDs from the modern world; an industrial revolution. The emperor, a chemistry PhD, improves gunpowder and develops medicine. The empress, a physics PhD, designs cannons, builds cement roads, and develops steam engines. Together, the two modern people unleash a whirlwind of industrial revolution in the ancient world. The emperor and empress are a study in contrasts. She lays down the rules: “Bring a memoria 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Then you should look for this book again.

29. 429 超 The Mighty Empress: The World Bows to Her 超强女帝，天下臣服 Red Leaves红叶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xiao Chan, who possesses qi cultivation skills, transmigrates into the body of a baby girl. Because her father, the emperor, favors her, he raises her from childhood as his successor. One after another, her half-brothers appear in the harem, all vying for the one throne, but each is crushed by her, the legitimate eldest princess. Her talent and reputation become the greatest in the land. As schemes gather around her, men even volunteer to become her secret lovers. Commanding power and rising to 33.9kReads8.8Score4.1k14d adds

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    Awesome! [Sending heart]

30. 430 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score11414d adds

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    "I am the emperor, yet I cannot acknowledge my own father as my father?! Isn't this the biggest joke in the world?! So what if I haven't held court for decades? No one has dared to rebel against me!!"... What a Jiajing Emperor! Based on history, logically rigorous, and beautifully written! Worth reading!

31. 431 既 The Farewell of Jibai 既白辞 Qiao Yiyue乔一月Ancient Romance56k WordsCompleted Jibai Ci —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After fighting for so long since my rebirth, the villain actually died to save me.

32. 432 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical686k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 92Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Learned it][Already want it][Added to my bookshelf][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Currently working on a draft] 👍

33. 433 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 48Reads—Score414d adds

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    This story is interesting.

34. 434 三 The Virtuous Provincial Graduate 三好举人 A Cat Dad一位猫爸Historical289k WordsOngoing [Political scheming] [Multiple heroines] [No golden finger] [It’s all down to brains and talent] The Great Zhou Dynasty is a realm whose history is completely different from anything Tang Xu knows. In this life, he is the renowned prodigy of the Tang family and the youngest provincial graduate in Jianning Prefecture. But the moment he wakes up, he is falsely accused of a crime. A disastrous start. Let’s see how I get out of this mess, stir up the winds of change, maneuver through the politi 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is so addictive, the more you read, the more engrossed you become!

35. 435 潜 Undercover in the Shadows 潜伏暗渡 Forget War and Risk Perishing 007忘战必危007Historical300k WordsCompleted Yu Zecheng is coerced by Wu and trapped in an isolated stronghold under the shadow of the White Terror. Wan∽ sheds her timid facade and legally enters the island as a manager for Hong Kong’s Mu family, making a perilous contact with Yu Zecheng. Acting on orders, they pose as husband and wife to carry out their undercover mission. In Taipei, surrounded by secret agents and caught in factional strife, the pair use the bustle of everyday life as cover to pass on intelligence in secret. From awkward 5Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 436 以 Scheming for the Throne 以权谋君 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted When Wei Chun was eighteen, he wandered by mistake into Zhaohe Hall, the residence of Si Yan, the only prince of Emperor Si Liang. There he met the young, innocent Si Yan and fell in love at first sight. He never managed to leave that moment behind. In the years that followed, Wei Chun, who wielded great power and commanded a mighty army, granted Si Yan everything he wanted and helped him do whatever he wished. Yet though Wei Chun made his feelings so clear, Si Yan never once spared him a glance 945Reads9.3Score12914d adds

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    The writing is excellent. ① The male protagonist is a prince who enters the palace disguised as a eunuch, all for revenge. The palace intrigue and power struggles are ruthless and intense. ② It features two male protagonists. The emperor orchestrates a grand scheme to be with his beloved. This love story intertwined with political intrigue is highly recommended. The cunning and power struggles of the court, and the emperor's strategies, are all very well written.

37. 437 女 Madam Director, a Major Anti-Crime Case! 女局长，扫黑连环大案！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban683k WordsCompleted Female Lead | Anti-Organized Crime | Anti-Drug Operations | Political Arena | Satisfying Revenge There’s no need to fear being pushed around, as long as you can turn things around! Anfu City, the most remote county in Yuzhou, faces the neighboring country’s Wu City across the Qing River. On her first day in office, Meng Yun doesn’t go to her office. She heads straight to the scene of a gunfight. Before the blood has even dried, she begins hunting down the perpetrators. 127Reads7.4Score13714d adds
38. 438 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 171.9kReads9.1Score15.2k14d adds

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    This book is great!

39. 439 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban512k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 6.4kReads7.5Score32414d adds
40. 440 蛮 Manman’s Fall of Zhou: A Tribulation of Mortal Life 蛮蛮灭周之红尘劫 I Have an Iron Flute from Jiangnan我有江南铁笛Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted A thousand-year showdown between a beautiful, tragic, formidable heroine and a nine-tailed fox, played out over three lifetimes as she and the people she loves love and destroy one another! A sweeping tale blending romance, political intrigue, and fantasy, chronicling the legendary lives of three peerless beauties during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods! In her first life, an innocent young woman is forced to become a scheming, doting concubine. She ultimately gets what she wants —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From palace intrigue to the imperial court, from Haojing to Chudu, from a cold beauty to a disciple of Guiguzi, she gradually grew and awakened, becoming a wise empress and nurturing an emperor who would be remembered for all time!

41. 441 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.5kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds

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    It's good, I recommend it.

42. 442 女 The Female Bureau Chief: Storms in the Crackdown on Organized Crime 女局长：扫黑风云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban609k WordsCompleted A gritty novel based on real events: criminal investigations, officialdom, deals, and power plays. Justice comes at the cost of blood, and the true enemy is always hidden in the deepest fog. 196Reads7.0Score13814d adds
43. 443 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds
44. 444 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of Officialdom" and "The Middle East Storm of Officialdom" Novels with Middle Eastern themes are already rare, but those that manage to weave together great power rivalry, court intrigue, and battlefield brutality are even rarer. The first book depicts Chen Feng's journey from zero to one—fast, ruthless, and precise. The second book truly showcases the author's skill—Chen Feng sits at the negotiating table with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, his opponent Blinken, his bargaining chips being video recordings and national fortunes. The author portrays the great power rivalry as close-quarters combat, calm and collected, with every strike piercing the heart. A political intrigue novel of this caliber is definitely worth following. [Added to bookshelf] 😎 [Original work enthusiast]

45. 445 官 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban634k WordsOngoing The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score30014d adds
46. 446 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.3kReads8.8Score29314d adds

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    My new book, "Three Kingdoms: Reversing the World by Crossing the Yellow Turban Rebellion," is my second long novel about time travel to the Three Kingdoms period. This book tells the story of the protagonist who travels to the Three Kingdoms and becomes Zhang Jiao's disciple. He escapes Ji Province with his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Taiping Essentials, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Despite being looked down upon by many as a Yellow Turban bandit, Lu Yun perseveres towards his goal and eventually unifies the Three Kingdoms.

47. 447 弑 The Day I Killed My Husband, I Fled to the Ends of the Earth with My Devoted Companion 弑夫当天，我带忠犬亡命天涯 Four Drops of Water Make a Flame肆点水是燚Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heroine + devoted shadow guard + intense push and pull + political intrigue] On her wedding night, Xie Zhiying kills her beast of a husband, becoming the unhinged black-lotus beauty wanted across the city. During her escape, she picks up Song Lan, a down-and-out shadow guard who is loyal to the death and does exactly as he's told. She warns him coldly, “Don't fall for me. I'll only use you and scheme against you.” He clings to her humbly. “I'll be your blade. I do it willingly.” Wh 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pure ancient romance novel with political intrigue. The female lead comes from a wealthy family. There are no melodramatic family feuds. Every step is a calculated move to determine the fate of the world. The male and female leads are evenly matched and engage in a battle of wits. The romance is cold and restrained. The whole story is a battle of wits!

48. 448 空 Feast in the Empty Mountain 空山宴 Long Ago昔往矣Ancient Romance951k WordsCompleted His memories of her were always accompanied by the endless rain and mist of Chang'an. Back then, she would always stand beneath an umbrella in the drizzle, waiting for him through countless dawns and dusks. Now she has followed another man, traveling far and wide, crossing much of the world. Even when she steps into a perilous whirlpool of power, there are always people by her side to protect her. Lin Muy u stood alone by the cold river, gazing at the gloomy sky. The rain and mist that had linge 906Reads—Score16314d adds

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    Please see below – suitable for sisters with a long reading history.

49. 449 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score13614d adds

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    They've all transmigrated, so why not make their country powerful and dominate the world! The male lead has a strong desire for control, wields immense power, and steals love at will! The female lead is highly educated, clear-headed, strong-willed, ambitious, career-driven, and leverages her connections. Both have a grand vision, sharp intellect, and political acumen, aiming to strengthen the nation and its military. No palace intrigue, no domestic drama, no spatial abilities, no system.

50. 450 崇 Chronicles of the Chongzheng Era 崇正风云录 Three-Call Cat三叫猫Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads | Political intrigue and passion | An ensemble cast in an ancient setting] The usually gentle emperor thundered, “Between you and this imperial robe stands I. Between you and me stands death.” Amid the mountains of power and seas of desire, they are now beset on all sides… The shrewd prince hides his blade up his sleeve, confident of victory. The emperor’s younger brother, whose origins are unknown, consumes him in bed, his true nature impossible to discern. The young mast 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A political intrigue saga, suitable for close reading and already completed. I'm unsure whether it categorizes as a male-oriented or female-oriented story.

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