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1. 151 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 49.3kReads9.4Score5.5kShelves

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   Prince Xie Yunzhi was a formidable warrior on the battlefield, unmatched by anyone, but unfortunately, he was a supporting character, starting the story as a vegetable, leaving behind three adopted sons. On Xu Qingyi's wedding day, she refused to marry the doting and neglectful male lead Xie Huai'an, instead requesting to marry Xie Yunzhi. Transmigrating into a book, Ning Xihua initially only wanted to change her tragic fate as a supporting female character, but unexpectedly became the exclusive body pillow of the book's hidden tycoon. This tycoon was beautiful, rich, and easy to please, the only downside being his occasional yandere tendencies.

2. 152 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.6kReads8.9Score4.5kShelves
3. 153 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
4. 154 模 I Simulated Helping the Empress, Got Rejected, and Became a Traitor 模拟想辅佐女帝被拒成为乱臣贼子 Jiujiu Jiuba九九九八Historical1.4M WordsOngoing After three straight days of grinding away at the game Empress Development Plan, Wu Xin died suddenly and transmigrated, only to become a refugee who had to rely on government relief to get by. But at least there was one consolation: the game had transmigrated with him, giving him something to enjoy in his spare time. 2.6kReads8.3Score240Shelves

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   [Crying] This book, an alternate history, a female emperor simulator, unexpectedly discovers it can influence reality. 🍀 "From Liangzhou, I led an army of 300,000 to war, wanting to change the world, but unexpectedly, I was defeated and killed half a year later. I have no face to see the elders of Liangzhou again." After your death, the people of Liangzhou still seek revenge for you. The reigning empress doesn't understand the common people, but they only know that the general gave them a bite to eat.

5. 155 一 One Essay on Young China, and I’m Forced to Rebel 一篇少年华夏说，我被迫造反 Xinghan Xuanyu星汉玄羽Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Liu Wu shouted from the podium: “Great Qian is weak and declining. Today, things have reached the point of no return.” “The imperial clan and the nobles and officials cling to outdated ways, covering up the truth with empty appearances.” “Proud Huaxia is scorned by the nations and looked down upon by foreign peoples.” “We scholars have studied the books of the sages so hard. How can we not do everything in our power to turn the tide and restore the Han?” One scholar said, “Liu Wu, are you trying 3.7kReads8.6Score254Shelves
6. 156 世 My Lord, Take Care 世子，保重 Running Around with a Keyboard on My Back背着键盘到处跑Two Male Leads125k WordsOngoing Xu Yu, a common-born martial arts champion, saved the heir's life when they first met. Faced with an easy chance to climb the social ladder by currying favor with the powerful, he actually refused in all seriousness, saying bluntly, “I have no such inclinations toward men!” This left An Xiao, the young heir who prided himself on understanding people's hearts, at a loss for words. Always one to hold a grudge, he sneered, “Xu, you might just about qualify to carry my shoes!” From then on, the two 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I absolutely have to recommend this book to everyone. It's the best book I've read recently. This kind of subject matter is really rare, and the plot is so fresh. You won't regret it.

7. 157 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
8. 158 假 Fake Eunuch: From Helping the Empress Dowager Ascend the Throne to Ruling Through Intrigue 假太监：从扶太后登基到权谋天下 Harmony Before Birth和而未生Historical353k WordsCompleted A power fantasy of court intrigue set in an alternate history, starring Mo Wujin, a fake eunuch who transmigrates into the imperial palace! The moment he opens his eyes, he is swept into the turmoil of an emperor and empress at odds and a court in chaos. He appears humble and obedient, but in truth he is cunning and ruthless, with unparalleled strategic brilliance. He can manipulate the peerlessly beautiful empress dowager, whose power holds sway over the entire court. He can also keep the patie 264Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Every day when I read, the first thing I check is this author's updates. After reading them, I still find them incredibly enjoyable. The content is quite exciting, and the more I read, the more addictive it becomes. The author is truly talented.

9. 159 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   History, strategy, and the struggle for supremacy

10. 160 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
11. 161 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 132.2kReads9.2Score12.9kShelves

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    Yang Fan transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming a lowly eunuch, and witnesses firsthand the magnificent world! A thousand-year-old dynasty! Immortal families! Heroes of the martial world, commoners and great men, dragons and snakes rising together—so be it, I, Yang Fan, will become the number one person under heaven! I will shatter the clouds! I will be invincible!

12. 162 开 One Brain to Scheme for the World from the Start 开局一个脑子谋划天下 Mature Feiyangyang成熟的沸羊羊Historical219k WordsCompleted [I’m terrible at coming up with titles (இдஇ; )] [Studying the Thirty-Six Stratagems as I write] [Schemes] Wang was sentenced to five years in prison for phone scams. He was caught after escaping prison and committing murder and robbery. But after being executed, he transmigrated. Even during his transmigration, he was struck by five bolts of thunder. After transmigrating, the protagonist reflects on his mistakes, repents, and vows to become a good person. As he stabs the person beside him, he sa 124Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 23.9kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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    Good novels aren't judged by ratings, but by their writing style and character development. They feature the power struggles of the imperial court and the exhilarating tales of chivalry and revenge in the martial arts world! The entire cast, including the character Lao Liu, is highly intelligent, and the book is full of foreshadowing. I think anyone who misses this book is missing out big time. The author's writing style is light and humorous, incorporating many different elements.

14. 164 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves

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    Family, we've struck gold! "The Jin Army Sieges the City, Reborn as Emperor Qinzong of Song" is incredibly captivating—you'll regret it if you don't read it! While others transmigrate to enjoy wealth and glory, the protagonist becomes Emperor Qinzong of the late Northern Song Dynasty, inheriting a mess: a corrupt court, treacherous officials, and the people suffering terribly, all while the Jin army looms menacingly. But the protagonist refuses to give up, wielding a long sword and fiercely confronting those who have harmed the country—his aura is off the charts! This book vividly portrays the difficult situation of the late Northern Song Dynasty, from court intrigue to battlefield battles, every plot is gripping. Watch as the protagonist uses modern knowledge to reform the court, train elite troops, and fight against the Jin army, turning the tide against all odds. The plot is packed with exciting moments, providing an excellent reading experience. Even after staying up all night, you still won't be satisfied. Historical fiction lovers, grab it now!

15. 165 锦 A Silk Letter Sent to Chang’an 锦书寄长安 Stay Calm神情自若一点Modern Romance53k WordsCompleted One moment, an ancient princess transmigrates to the modern world in dire straits. With nothing to her name, she stumbles into the coldest yet gentlest embrace. He is an untouchable king of the business world, yet he willingly bends for her and protects her innocence. She carries a secret from a thousand years ago, loving timidly and retreating in pain. When her identity is revealed and the past comes to light, will their love across time and space defy fate, or will they finally get the ending —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel, a sequel to a romance frenzy

16. 166 天 Sky Warriors: The Battle of Destiny, Who Will Rule the World? 天空战记之天命之战谁主浮沉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Interwoven Foreshadowing + Ensemble Cast + Historical Events Blending Fact and Fiction) The setting of this story resembles the period from the end of Li Zhi's reign in the Tang Dynasty to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, the Tang conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing its territory to its greatest extent. Yet from the first year of the Xianheng era (670) onward, the Four Garrisons 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good. (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Conquest and Development) The setting of this story is similar to the late Tang Dynasty under Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Emperor Gaozong's reign, he successively destroyed the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing the Tang Dynasty's territory to its greatest extent. However, since the first year of Xianheng (670), the Anxi Four Garrisons, Tuyuhun, and other regions were successively conquered by the Tibetan war god Lun Qinling. The Tang Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions declined, and it suffered a defeat at the hands of Silla, losing the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, he listened to slander and killed Ashina Funian, the surrendered Khan of the Eastern Turks, leading to the Eastern Turks' rebellion against the Tang Dynasty and the establishment of the Later Turkic Khaganate, which invaded the Tang Dynasty's borders year after year. I am a programmer and also a writer. Therefore, they may want to highlight how their professional background is integrated into the novel's creation, such as topological logic verification, a self-consistent secret system, and meticulous foreshadowing. These are the key differences from other fantasy novels and historical novels.

17. 167 要 If You Want Me to Hang Myself Like the Chongzhen Emperor, Then I'll Keep You Hanging 要我当崇祯上吊，那就吊着你们玩 Three-Talent Staff三才棍Historical592k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] + [Conquest] + [No System] + [High-Stakes Action] + [Ruthless Combat] I’ll use extreme micro-management to win a high-level game! On my second day after transmigrating, they’re already forcing me to hang myself? Bandit rebels besiege the city, the Jurchen are at the gates, and the generals in command refuse to come to the emperor’s aid! Lin Gufan, now Zhu Youjian, issues ten commands in a row! Can Chongzhen escape the capital alive with his entire family in tow? The Ming Dyn 2.2kReads8.9Score148Shelves

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    To gain a detailed understanding of the history of the late Ming Dynasty and to develop a fresh perspective on Wu Sangui, Dorgon, and Huang Taiji, this book is sufficient. Those who believe history is simply what's written in textbooks should not read this.

18. 168 祖 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [No System] + [Major Infrastructure Development] + [Advanced Technology] + [Ming Dynasty Empire] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, society was in turmoil, plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities, leaving nine out of ten houses empty. Xu Xian, tricked by Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, and others, arrived in the Ming Dynasty. He will single-handedly save Emperor Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihood, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer East Asia. With the help of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, he will build warships, venture into the deep blue sea, and conquer the world. He will create a Ming Dynasty Empire where all nations pay tribute, and even more importantly, a peaceful world where swords are turned into plowshares. "I will make every place bathed in sunlight the land of the Ming Dynasty! I will make every place bathed in moonlight the citizenry of the Ming Dynasty!"

19. 169 狂 The Knockout: Embers 狂飙·余烬 Stay Calm神情自若一点Male-Channel Fanfiction19k WordsCompleted The Knockout: Aftermath —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 68.4kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves

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    🔥So good! The female lead is intelligent and determined, with a great character design! She's also skilled at psychological manipulation, very impressive! [Transmigration + Royal Intrigue + Not a Lazy Bum + Ambitious Female Lead] Shen Wei, a madwoman of intense competition, transmigrates into the body of the lowest-ranking maid in a royal palace. The Prince of Yan holds a prestigious position, but his wives and concubines are all lazy and indifferent; the princess from a noble family is aloof and unassuming; the concubine seeks a lifelong monogamous relationship; the reborn woman is utterly disappointed in the Prince of Yan and lives a lazy, indifferent life; and there's a group of timid concubines who dare not stand out… Shen Wei, the queen of intense competition, declares: Don't stop me! I'm going to crush these spineless lazy bums! The Prince of Yan is used to the stagnant state of his household, but then a particularly adept concubine appears, skilled at vying for his favor. This concubine is beautiful, talented in literature and dance, and diligently ambitious, always bringing him endless novelty. The Prince of Yan can't help but glance at her a few more times, and that glance lasts a lifetime.

21. 171 阀 The Rise of the Clans 阀明 Yifan Shi一凡石Historical1.4M WordsCompleted During the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty, the empire teetered on the brink of collapse. In the heartland, rebels crossed south from Mianchi, sweeping across the land like a flood bursting through a dam, with starving people caught in the torrent. In Liaodong to the north, the Later Jin repeatedly broke through the frontier, crossing the Great Wall to plunder at will. Mighty China could not muster a single general able to stand against them. The vast realm was on the verge of ruin, and the he 15.6kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    This book is impeccable in both its writing style and content; it's incredibly enjoyable and highly recommended!

22. 172 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score476Shelves
23. 173 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    I highly recommend this short, time-travel, alternate-world novel with political intrigue. It strikes a perfect balance between humor and substance, featuring a vibrant ensemble cast, a fast-paced narrative structure, a tight plot, meticulous attention to detail, and vivid imagery. It's morally sound, effective, free of simplistic humor, clichéd plot points, or overused tropes. Every word is handwritten, offering a refreshing and uplifting reading experience – a truly sincere effort.

24. 174 白 The White-Robed Calamity 白袍劫 Cui Wenjie崔文结Historical500k WordsCompleted A girl forced to become the greatest general! He is her enemy, and her beloved! For his sake, she leads a lone army of thousands to sweep away a million enemy soldiers!! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In ancient history, one could defeat a hundred! With an army stretching a thousand miles, none could withstand a single blow! This was Chen Qingzhi's Northern Expedition.

25. 175 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Anew: Restoring the Great Ming's Realm 日月重光：重整大明河山 Hermit of the Back Mountain V后山散人VHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted (No melodrama, no brainless characters, no power fantasy, no System, and no invincible protagonist. Readers who only want clean, wholesome content or are bothered by it should proceed with caution.) His soul transmigrates into Zhu Youxiao, the Ming dynasty’s imperial grandson, at the end of the Ming. He faces the consecutive deaths of the Wanli and Taichang emperors, the Red Pill Case, the Palace Transfer Case, the Donglin faction, and the Little Ice Age, while the catastrophic defeat at Sarhu, 5.3kReads8.3Score236Shelves

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    Intrigue, intelligence, and a lack of systematic approach; meticulously researched historical materials and rigorous logic make this a very good read.

26. 176 布 The Commoner Chancellor, Xia Ren 布衣宰相虾仁 Floating Life Returns to the Void浮生归墟Historical920k WordsOngoing After a sudden car accident, Xia Ren, a double PhD in history and literature, transmigrated as a dying seven-year-old peasant child in the Great Jing Dynasty, a realm never recorded in history. His family had nothing, but that couldn't diminish the knowledge and experience he had accumulated over two lifetimes. His memories of poring over ancient texts in his previous life remained crystal clear. The classics, historical records, institutions, and lessons of dynastic rise and decline were all at 336Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fictional, unsystematic imperial examination novel set in a fictional dynasty. The author, a double PhD in history and literature, is reborn after a sudden car accident as a seven-year-old boy on the verge of death in the Great Jing Dynasty, a dynasty never before recorded in history. Despite his impoverished circumstances, his knowledge and experience accumulated over two lifetimes remain undiminished. His memories of his previous life, deeply immersed in classical texts, are vivid; he possesses a profound understanding of history, philosophy, literature, institutions, and the principles of governance, chaos, rise, and fall. From a child studying by lamplight to a promising scholar, he overcomes numerous obstacles on the path to the imperial examinations with his vision and talent far beyond his time. He triumphs in the provincial examinations, achieves fame in the metropolitan examinations, and astounds the emperor in the palace examinations. Entering the court as a commoner, he finds the bureaucracy treacherous and rife with factional strife. Beset by treacherous officials and threatened by border troubles, he must contend with both open and covert attacks while simultaneously fulfilling his aspirations to govern and benefit the people. He promoted agriculture and sericulture, benefited industry and commerce, rectified officialdom, and brought peace to the four borders... Step by step, he rose from a poor scholar to the position of prime minister, writing a legend of "shrimp" and leaving a strong mark on the history books of the Great Jing Dynasty for this unexpected soul.

27. 177 春 Spring Boudoir Romance 春闺娇 Xiao Bei晓贝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ten-year-old Qin Zijin has just lost her mother when her aunt takes her to the capital. She thinks she's headed for a life as a dependent who'll die far from home, with no way back. Little does she know she's stepping onto a bright road where she and her mother-in-law will team up to take down scumbags, childhood sweethearts will shower each other with affection, and she can learn new skills and make money! Mother-in-law: I can do without a son, but my daughter-in-law is my own daughter. Husband 3.2kReads9.0Score458Shelves

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    Ten-year-old Zijing lost her mother and went to the capital with her aunt, thinking she had no choice but to submit to her aunt's wishes. However, she never expected her aunt to want her as her daughter-in-law, assuming her icy cousin would never like her. But little did she know, the ice-cold cousin had already lost his heart to her constant calls of "Cousin~" ❤ (This is a lighthearted story, but not overly exaggerated. The female lead has no cheat codes or system, but will become an official later in the story.)

28. 178 到 I Became a Scholar in Great Xia 到了大夏当书生 The Spirit of the Eastern Emperor Pagoda at the Cauldron Pavilion鼎器阁的东皇塔器灵Historical243k WordsOngoing A hundred years ago, the ancestor of the Dou clan established the Xia dynasty and made Yecheng its capital. He divided the realm into nine provinces and ushered in a century of peace and prosperity. But Xia was founded by military generals, and the dynasty’s rulers thereafter pursued a policy of favoring civil officials and suppressing the military. They divided military authority and placed generals under the restraint of civil officials. Over time, this bred a host of ills: bloated bureaucraci —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The original owner's mysterious death left behind many unanswered questions. Taking advantage of his studies at the Imperial Academy, the protagonist not only establishes himself steadily but also uses his birthmark to unravel the secrets of the mysterious iron plaque.

29. 179 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
30. 180 大 The Great Xia's National Scholar, and the Empress Is Mad About Me 大夏国士，女帝为我疯狂 Chasing the Wind, Admiring Profit恋风慕利Historical315k WordsOngoing [Farming + Laid-Back Life + Empress + War + Alternate History + Historical] The Divine Land is home to countless dynasties. The Great Xia dynasty has stood for five hundred years, reaching the height of prosperity. That all things decline after reaching their peak seems an eternal truth. Powerful nations surround it, foreign tribes repeatedly invade, droughts and floods strike one after another, the people suffer, and the imperial clan is disgraced. The young Zhang Yang is determined to save a c 15Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    No system, high intelligence, wipes out 100,000 grassland cavalry at the start, high-energy warfare. Starts with twin little girls, use your imagination to fill in the gaps: empress, princess, general, courtesan—you name it! [Smirk][smirk][smirk]

31. 181 锦 Jade Phoenix, a World-Changing Beauty: The Prince’s Poison Doctor Consort 锦凰倾世：王爷的毒医妃 Moon Weaver Is Still Awake sweet织月未入眠sweetAncient Romance105k WordsOngoing Lan Zhiyi, the kindhearted and beautiful legitimate daughter of the divine physician family, the Lan family, mistakenly trusts her seemingly close friend Shen Yuli and Yuli’s brother, Shen Nanxi. The Shen siblings covet the Lan family’s ancestral medical text, the Green Satchel Manual, and frame Lan Zhiyi for colluding with the enemy. The entire Lan family is arrested and their property confiscated. Only Lan Zhiyi is “rescued” by Shen Nanxi, who imprisons and humiliates her until she dies consum —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet romance, happy ending, revenge—it couldn't be more satisfying!

32. 182 迎 Marrying the Empress? Why Does This Fake Eunuch Have to Help? 迎娶皇后，竟让我这假太监帮忙？ Are You a Pig?!你是猪吗！Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Wu Zhongxian transmigrated to a parallel world and became an unremarkable little eunuch. From then on, he began defying fate and changing his destiny. I’ll climb to the very top, one step at a time! I’ll become the greatest of all! 7.5kReads8.6Score685Shelves
33. 183 曼 Mansheng in the Cloud 曼生云端 December Rabbit十二月兔子Urban223k WordsOngoing [AI sci-fi + Transmigration + Suspense] What kind of world are we living in under capitalism? A nobody fresh out of college needs a date just to land a dead-end job, but instead gets caught in the schemes of a mysterious, wealthy mother and daughter. The young man becomes a corporate informant, steals trade secrets from his employer, and helps the pair defend their palace in a business war. He transmigrates for them to destroy their kin and eliminate Chu, then discovers dark energy. Little does —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this capitalist world, young Karami, fresh out of college and looking for a job, resorts to matchmaking, only to fall into a trap set by a mysterious wealthy mother and daughter. The young man becomes the boss's informant, stealing company secrets and aiding the mother and daughter in their business battles. He even helps them travel through time to find dark energy, unaware that the dark matter "artifact" they so desperately seek has already triggered the evolution of supernatural consciousness in Earth's life forms and the rise of AI. Simultaneously, the AI ​​consciousness of silicon-based life has awakened. Will humanity still hold its own destiny in its own hands...?

34. 184 云 The Legend of Yun Qiao 云翘传 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Revenge]+ [Medical Skills] [A guide to what this story does not have: no space, no supernatural abilities, no martial arts, and no golden finger. The heroine has only her superb medical skills to rely on!] Yun Qiao, a genius doctor from the twenty-first century, was transported to a dynasty she had never heard of after a plane crash. For five years, she relived in her dreams the short life of a five-year-old girl named Lin Qiao, who shared her name. In her dreams, she watched 4.4kReads9.0Score547Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and possesses superb medical skills and a cunning mind.

35. 185 穿 I Transmigrated into a Women's-Fiction Novel, So I Cling to the Heroine to Survive 穿书女频，为了活命紧抱女主大腿 One Who Leaves No Name人不留名Historical707k WordsOngoing [Single Heroine + Imperial Court + Ensemble Cast + Succession Struggle + Transmigrate into a Book + Soul Transmigration + Rise from the Bottom] Chen Yunhao, a modern-day corporate drone, unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed seventh prince in a historical romance novel, destined to die from excessive sexual indulgence in a brothel. Hoping to change his fate, he tries to lie flat and stay alive. But after saving Luo Qianqian, the reborn heroine seeking revenge, he is dragg 2.8kReads8.5Score179Shelves

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    Who will win the battle for the throne?

36. 186 大 The Great Ming's Number One Troublemaker 大明第一搅屎棍 The Wandering Hanhan行者寒寒Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [No System + No cheat abilities + Saving the Ming + Farming + Hegemony + Colonization + Lie-flat lifestyle] He transmigrates to the spring of Chongzhen Year 11 and becomes the youngest son of the Duke of England's household, doted on by everyone. Having been given a second life, Zhang Shikang refuses to work himself to the bone again. All he wants is to live honestly as a wastrel. But the Ming dynasty is doomed to collapse in just six years, and his whole family will perish without a trace. For 4kReads8.8Score321Shelves

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    ① Traveling back to the eleventh year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign, Zhang Shikang, the young master of the Duke of Ying's mansion, is forced to rise up and stage a comeback in a chaotic world! The language is humorous and the pacing is fast. The protagonist grows from a spoiled brat into a "behind-the-scenes manipulator of the Ming Dynasty" feared by all forces! The Donglin Party, the rebel army, and the Jianzhou forces engage in a multi-faceted struggle, where wisdom and passion coexist!

37. 187 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
38. 188 大 Great Ming: I Transmigrate as the Chongzhen Emperor, Starting with a Rope 大明：穿越崇祯帝，开局一根绳 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical2.8M WordsCompleted [No System + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Ruthless Combat + War] Good news: Zhu Lian transmigrated and became Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Bad news: It was the tenth day of the third month of Chongzhen’s seventeenth year, just seven days before Li Zicheng’s rebels stormed the outer city. The Ming dynasty was already on the brink of collapse, in grave danger. The Jurchens threatened from the north, rebels from the west, with one natural disaster after another an 59.6kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves
39. 189 风 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 Pine Sounds Beneath the Inkstone砚底松声Historical500k WordsCompleted When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a high-IQ novel, a story of political intrigue, revenge, and rebellion. It has no system or cheat codes, no harem, and is not mindless.

40. 190 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
41. 191 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 241Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    For those experiencing a reading slump, I recommend a newly released novel. Don't be misled by the title; this is serious literature disguised as a web novel. The author's writing is seasoned, deeply integrating original poetry into the political intrigue plot—it's far from a formulaic story. The main storyline revolves around a woman's awakening and struggle in dire circumstances, with shockingly realistic details of the political intrigue, offering a coolly poignant reading experience. It requires critical thinking; the impact is immense, making it a masterpiece that is both depressing and thought-provoking. Readers who enjoy profound historical romance should not miss this.

42. 192 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
43. 193 驸 The Prince Consort Wears Women's Clothes 驸马本钗裙 Tingting Yu Li亭亭欲离Ancient Romance675k WordsOngoing Recently rated. GL romance with a touch of ensemble cast. [A new “female” top scholar, well-read and highly skilled in martial arts]* [The princess, seemingly harmless but full of surprises, and the Emperor’s favorite] An alternate ancient setting, no golden finger or fantasy elements. The story starts with the imperial examinations and moves on to political intrigue. No male lead; both leads are women!! She was once a beloved daughter, doted on by her father and brothers. Her elder brother cam 165Reads8.3Score118Shelves

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    I'm recommending this story; it's set in an alternate history, focusing on the imperial examinations in the early stages and political intrigue later on. However, it features two female leads, so please don't read if you mind. [Heart emoji]

44. 194 大 Great Ming: First Crush the Donglin Faction, Then Execute the Jiangnan Gentry 大明：先灭东林党，再诛江南士绅 Someone Above the Galaxy星河之上的人Historical565k WordsOngoing Transmigrating as the son of Wei Zhongxian, the Ming Dynasty’s great eunuch, he takes command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard from the start, blade in hand. First he slaughters the Donglin faction, then wipes out the gentry of Jiangnan. Those who embezzle, break the law, and seize land: kill! Those who traffic in strategic supplies: kill! Those who stand in the way of making the Ming great again: kill! Spread sweet potatoes and potatoes, improve salt production, invent the flintlock, sweep away 42Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I transmigrated into the body of Wei Zhongxian, the powerful eunuch of the Ming Dynasty. Starting with command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, I first eliminate the Donglin Party, then the gentry of Jiangnan, sweeping away everything in my path to colonization.

45. 195 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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    With exceptional intelligence and strategic acumen, Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty, just as the Empress ascended the throne, gathering talents from across the land. Thus, this cunning strategist volunteered his services! The Empress: "When you've personally wiped out your enemy's entire family, looking at the corpses strewn across the ground, only to suddenly discover a child inside, what would you do?" Gao Yang: "I would say, 'Remember my face. Next time we meet, I won't hold back.' Then I'd turn and leave, only to suddenly turn back, laughing loudly, 'Haha, kid, we meet again!'" The Empress: "..." The Empress: "Currently, the two armies are at war, but our army is afflicted by a plague, and morale is low. What's a good plan?" Gao Yang: "I have a plan. We can use the army's catapults to throw the plague-infected corpses into the enemy camp, or we can put the excess corpses into the enemy's upstream water source!" The Empress looked at the nonchalant Gao Yang, her lips twitching, "I've found a living devil!"

46. 196 穿 Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms? Fighting Cao Cao? Seriously? 穿越三国？我打曹操？真的假的？ Xiao Sheng You Li筱笙莜礼Historical152k WordsOngoing ...After a long journey, I arrived in Luoyang, where an accident made me one of Liu Hong's closest attendants! Liu Hong turned out not to be a fool. In fact... could he be... a yandere? “Zi You, what do you think of this new red robe I've had made?” “Zi You, the members of the partisan faction are making quite a fuss. Will you deal with them for me?” “Zi You, the Xianbei are causing trouble in the north, but I can't bear to send you to the frontier!” “Zi You, what do you think of this matter 5Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    As the saying goes: King Wu conquered King Zhou and enfeoffed the feudal lords, marking eight hundred years of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Qin unified the six kingdoms and established its rule, while Chu and Han vied for supremacy, entering Chang'an. Looking back on the long history of rise and fall, the suffering of the people is unspeakable. Why this strife? The answer is always the same: the desire to pass on power to their own families. Having traversed the Three Kingdoms period and plotted for ten years, since the emperor is beyond redemption, I will change the course of this world, contend with all the heroes of the land, and become the ruler of all people.

47. 197 白 The Foolish Emperor Gets Even Crazier 白痴皇帝更疯狂 Old Black and White黑白老Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Also known as The Idiot Emperor Gets Even Crazier] [No System] Zhao Guanjia looked helplessly at his own body and shook his head. The previous owner had already run it into the ground! "I have to abstain for three months!!!" Zhao Guanjia resolved to change his fate and set the broken realm of the late Southern Song in order. But at this very moment, Kublai Khan is advancing south with his forces divided into three routes, intent on destroying the Southern Song! 304Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The story follows Zhao Qi, the only mentally challenged emperor of the Song Dynasty. Through his efforts, he turned the tide, pacified internal and external troubles, destroyed the Yuan Dynasty, conquered the four Khanates, subjugated the Indochina Peninsula and Japan, expanded into the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, swept away India, and ultimately unified the country, establishing the Great Song Empire spanning two oceans and three continents.

48. 198 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    Slow-burning story – The underdog's rise to power in the Qin Empire

49. 199 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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    A political intrigue novel with a strong sense of national responsibility and a powerful female protagonist. Recommended!

50. 200 皇 Ming Dynasty Natives Versus Transmigrators 皇明土著大战穿越众 Would You Dare Say Yes?叫你敢答应吗Historical3.7M WordsOngoing Current plot: A newcomer to officialdom enters the inner circle as a pawn, but refuses to settle for mediocrity and wants to break free of his constraints. By chance, he gets caught up in turmoil on the frontier, where three hundred battered soldiers rout thirty thousand northern invaders. Zheng Zhi, a household retainer of the Zhen Ding Guard under the Ming rear army's Governor's Office, dreams of himself sixty years in the future. From then on, the Ming Dynasty gains a peerless talent in both 146Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The Ming Dynasty, the imperial court, a place of deceit and treachery.

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