Looking for Historical Fiction About Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, With Wu Zetian Becoming Emperor 求大唐武则天的，历史文，武则天当皇帝

1. 1 伺 Serving Two Empresses, I Became the Pillar of Wu Zhou 伺候两代女皇，我成了武周靠山 The Cat Came from the Moon猫从月亮来Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Woman transmigrates into a man's body] + [Empress] + [Political Intrigue] + [Palace Intrigue] + [Power Fantasy] + [Raising Powerful Figures] Original title: Serving Two Generations of Empresses, I Became the Pillar of Support for the Wu Zhou Dynasty First test title: A Male Favorite? I Turned Around and Helped Three Generations of Empresses Rise to Power I transmigrated into the body of Wu Zetian's male favorite, and that very night, I was summoned to her bedchamber. I used modern knowledge to 1kReads8.8Score102Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book, it's absolutely amazing!

2. 2 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Jinghua and the Palace Maid’s Red Leaf Romance 穿越大唐景华与宫女的红叶情缘 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑47k WordsCompleted A Transmigration into the Tang Dynasty, and a Red-Leaf Romance Between Jinghua and a Palace Maid 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Stick to good-looking historical novels

3. 3 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.8kReads8.3Score437Shelves

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   That was amazing!

4. 4 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves
5. 5 女 Your Majesty, I Come from a Thousand Years in the Future 女皇，我来自千年后 Wen Xixi文晞晞Female-Channel Fanfiction11k WordsCompleted Your Majesty, I Come from a Thousand Years in the Future 21Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 朕 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕，和熹女君，重生不扶白眼狼 Miss Xingci星辞小姐Ancient Romance332k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 884Reads—Score100Shelves

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   Wu Zetian's idol, is it any good? The Empress's Crown, a master of palace intrigue and power struggles, the plot is incredibly smooth and engaging; everyone who's seen it says it's fantastic.

7. 7 女 Empress Wu Zetian 女皇武则天 Master Zhuo, Who Loves Whiptail Scorpions喜欢鞭尾蝎的卓阁主Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing She was a palace consort despised by Emperor Taizong, a nun left to die at Ganye Temple, a woman neglected by her family, schemed against by her sisters, and relentlessly driven into a corner by fate. The world says women are weak, but she is determined to defy fate and change her own destiny. From a palace maid to an empress, and then to the throne itself, the road she walks is drenched in blood and lined with thorns. Her parents show her no love, her sisters turn against her, her husband is 28.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   No time travel, no rebirth, the life of an empress.

8. 8 误 Lost in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty, Drunk on a Floating Life 误入盛唐醉浮生 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One day, I accidentally stumbled into the prosperous Great Tang and became a nobody in Chang’an. The brightly lit, bustling streets of Suzaku Avenue, the poets and scholars who drank and caroused, the borderlands filled with the clamor of warhorses and weapons This was the best of times, and the most treacherous of worlds. Carrying memories that didn’t belong to this era, I hid my talents amid the lively bustle of the taverns. But when locusts swept across Guanzhong, Turkic cavalry came knockin 68Reads5.7Score138Shelves

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   For those experiencing a reading slump, this is a must-read! The pacing is incredibly fast, with no filler, the plot is high-energy from start to finish, the characters are well-developed and the logic is sound, it gets more and more addictive as you read on, a free and high-quality read with no disappointments, you'll want to stay up all night to finish it! 🔥

9. 9 只 I Only Want to Protect the Great Tang for Centuries 只想守护数百年大唐 Looking at the Missing Moon望缺Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Awakening in the morning light of the tenth year of the Zhenguan era, Jiang Yifeng found himself burdened with a mistake in the timeline. He watched the banners change over the palaces of Chang'an, bid farewell to one great ruler after another across the long ages, and watched empires rise and fall like the tides. Immortality was not his wish. Returning to his original timeline became the one obsession that sustained him through endless years. While the Tang Empire's attention was tied up by the 78Reads6.3Score—Shelves
10. 10 武 The Glory of Wu Zhou: My Legendary Saga with the Empress 武周风华：我与女皇的传奇风云 Waning Wind Beyond the Great Wall塞北残风Historical525k WordsCompleted The protagonist transmigrated to a parallel world and became a guard to Empress Wu Zetian, who had only recently ascended the throne. The empress was captivated by his elegant bearing and imposing presence. She forced herself on him, and for the first time in her life, experienced incomparable pleasure. Then came a ding: the System had arrived, rewarding him with a dual-cultivation technique that began operating automatically. Before he could check the details, the technique was already in motio 202Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrated to another world where Empress Wu Zetian overhears my thoughts.

11. 11 做 Becoming Empress Zetian’s Male Favorite 做则天女皇的男宠 Man of the Misty City Mountains雾都山人Historical460k WordsCompleted Li Chunhui, a handsome young man from the modern era who loved Tang dynasty history, accidentally obtained the secret manual The True Scripture of Lingfei and transmigrated to the reign of Wu Zetian in 698 AD. He met Princess Taiping and became one of Wu Zetian's male favorites, eventually finding true love with Princess Taiping. The story unfolds in chronological order, while Li Chunhui's ability to send his spirit back through time reveals historical events in flashback, spanning more than 130 117Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrated and having his thoughts overheard by Empress Wu Zetian

12. 12 我 My Mother-in-Law, Wu Zetian 我的岳母武则天 Ximen Zhuxue西门煮雪Historical452k WordsCompleted Shen Ye marries into the An family to repay a debt of gratitude, only for Miss An to cheat on him and humiliate him in every way. Since that’s how things are, I’ll come clean: Shangguan Wan’er is my beloved, and Emperor Zetian is my old friend. With an imperial decree, I divorce her and soar straight to the heavens! Princess Taiping, please have some self-respect! Put down the knife. Fine, I’ll marry you! This mother-in-law is a bit hard to deal with. When she gets ruthless, she even kills her o 505Reads6.5Score—Shelves
13. 13 大 Great Tang: I Shock Wu Zetian from the Start 大唐：开局震惊武则天 East Wind in the Little Tower Last Night小楼昨夜东风Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Su Yi transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and opens a tavern. The female emperor Wu Zetian often drops by for tea while traveling incognito. The female emperor: “Brother Su, what do you think of the current ruler?” Su Yi: “The current female emperor is petty and hot-tempered!” The female emperor: “...” The female emperor: “Brother Su, what do you think of me?” Su Yi: “You? Big-chested and dim-witted, way too naive. I suppose I could just about accept you as my wife!” The female emperor: “...” One 406Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 大 Great Tang: I Wanted to Be a Lazy Fish, but the Empress Heard My Thoughts 大唐：想做咸鱼，被女帝窃听心声 Elementary Schooler Salted Fish小学生咸鱼Historical546k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, Xue Li discovered that he had become the younger brother of the famous general Xue Rengui. He also awakened a sign-in System that gave him a reward every day as long as he completed a task. So Xue Li became a carefree young master, enjoying a life of leisure every day. But he never imagined that the female emperor could hear his thoughts! And everything she overheard shocked her more than the last! The female emperor said, “You won’t believe this, bu 121Reads6.0Score—Shelves
15. 15 大 Great Tang: The Empress Eavesdrops on My Inner Thoughts 大唐：我被女帝偷听了心声 Young Master Tang唐公子Historical920k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, he becomes Di Ping'an, the younger brother of Di Renjie. He awakens the Lie Flat System. As long as he lies flat like a good-for-nothing, he can reap endless benefits! But the empress happens to overhear his thoughts! The ministers: The Turks wish to arrange a marriage alliance. Please grant their request, Your Majesty! Di Ping'an: [A marriage alliance? Over my dead body. A peaceful realm is won through battle. If these barbarians won't submit, just beat them into submissio 13Reads7.1Score—Shelves
16. 16 武 Female Official of the Wu Zhou Dynasty: Lord Xie's Path to Office 武周女官：谢大人的女官之路 Autumn Tangerine Ring秋桔环Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [No Romance] [Ensemble Cast of Women] In the turbulent world of Wu Zhou, women rule as emperor and serve as officials! Xie Yaohuan, an orphan from a humble family, refuses to believe in fate! With a brush in one hand and a blade in the other, she fights her way out of the mire and straight into the treacherous court of Empress Wu Zhao! This is a battlefield for women. Wu Zhao's thoughts run deep on the Dragon Throne, while Princess Taiping, Li Yue, and 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wu Zetian became empress.

17. 17 武 The Legend of Ruyi in the Wu Zhou Dynasty 武周如意传 User86101248用户86101248Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing Because of her desperate circumstances, a girl named A Tan entered the imperial palace as its lowest-ranking cleaning maid, where she met Wu Zetian. Step by step, she accompanied Wu Zetian through years of waiting and suffering, through love and hatred, through her rise to rule the empire, and finally through her lonely decline. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See Wu Zetian from a third-person perspective to understand her efforts, loves, hates, and grudges.

18. 18 穿 Transmigrating as Wu Zetian: Still COO in the Tang Dynasty 穿成武则天：在唐朝继续当COO The Goblin on the Window窗户上的女妖Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted Did I really transmigrate? I’m Zhou Zhao’an, 30 years old, COO of a publicly traded tech company, with several hundred people under my management. I’d just finalized a deal worth hundreds of millions and was driving my Porsche back to the office. As I waited at a traffic light, I heard the sharp squeal of brakes. Then… When I opened my eyes again, someone called me “Lady Wu.” Well, I’d become Wu Zetian in the eleventh year of the Zhenguan era, just fourteen years old and only a few days into lif 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric, empowering novel; no romance, just pure winning from the start [smirk].

19. 19 荒 Wilderness and Deserted Island 荒野荒岛 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban620k WordsOngoing Distinctive and original, exciting and vivid, with sharply drawn, lifelike characters and lively, clear, concise prose. A story of survival and life on a deserted island, with an exciting plot and vivid characters. 13.5kReads6.1Score512Shelves

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    Come on, come on, come on!

20. 20 荒 The Tough Guy of the Deserted Island! 荒岛的猛男！ Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban143k WordsOngoing The male lead is handsome, incredibly powerful, and has superpowers: there's a special energy inside his body that can create one uncomplicated object each day. It also gives him great strength, incredible speed, and lightning-fast reflexes. Style: deserted-island survival, full of twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful, easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant romantic tension. 18.5kReads—Score775Shelves
21. 21 对 Talk Trash and Win Prizes 对骂就有奖 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Tie was treated like a pack mule and was about to hit rock bottom because he refused to keep living like one. Then he suddenly got a System that rewarded him for trading insults! From then on, he used verbal sparring to reach the pinnacle of success! 24.5kReads7.1Score1.1kShelves
22. 22 皇 The Palace’s Number One Tough Guy 皇宫第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Ying Zheng, a modern overworked young man, dies suddenly from working overtime and has his soul transported into the body of Xiao Caizi, a young eunuch who was just killed after offending the powerful. He also obtains the Fake Eunuch System and begins cultivating the Divine Art of the Fake Eunuch. In a palace rife with schemes and human malice, he steadily climbs to the pinnacle of life! 12.1kReads6.5Score547Shelves
23. 23 抗 War of Resistance: A God-Tier Sharpshooting Manual from the Start! 抗日：开局赠送神级枪法！ Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban594k WordsOngoing As Marshal Ye lay gravely wounded on the battlefield, at death's door, he unexpectedly bound himself to the “Strongest War of Resistance System.” The System grants him divine-level marksmanship from the start, but assigns bizarre missions. [Ding! The Host's powerful indomitable will and potential to resist the Japanese have been detected. Binding requirements met. The “Strongest War of Resistance System” is beginning the binding process... 1%... 50%... 100%! Binding successful!] 9.8kReads—Score501Shelves
24. 24 第 The Ultimate Tough Guy 第一猛男 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban387k WordsOngoing Full of twists and turns, gripping and vivid, with distinctive, lifelike characters and lively, concise prose. The nouveau riche Ye Shuang travels everywhere and lives a carefree life. What a dream! 7.9kReads—Score457Shelves
25. 25 乡 The Countryside Is Beautiful Beyond Measure 乡村无限好 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban178k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 467Reads—Score109Shelves
26. 26 一 I Make 100 Million a Day, So I Do Whatever I Want 一天进账一亿，我放荡不羁 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban103k WordsOngoing A detailed look at urban survival and the complexity of human nature. Emotional sparring, gripping conflicts, a roller-coaster plot, and one satisfying moment after another. System: Earn 100 million a day. Every 10 million can be spent to buy or upgrade a superpower. 3.4kReads—Score224Shelves
27. 27 荒 Desert Island Wilderness 荒岛荒野 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban275k WordsOngoing System warning: Excessive intimacy with NPCs is prohibited. Ren Yingying catches Hao Shuang and Wang Qian acting flirtatiously. Ren Yingying sneers. “So this is how System users behave?” She turns and disappears into the depths of the jungle, while Su Yan secretly watches everything. That night, a red warning suddenly pops up from the System: Emotional bond instability detected. Survival points will continue to drain. Hao Shuang stands by the bonfire, his face deathly pale, when Wang Qian sudden 1.9kReads—Score125Shelves
28. 28 我 My Beautiful Tenant 我和美女租客 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban210k WordsOngoing The villain’s emotions are a constant tug-of-war, with gripping conflicts, twists and turns, and a story that starts low before rising again. Lively and entertaining. Style: Urban survival, accessible, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with plenty of romantic tension. System: The Younger Every Day System. Each time the male lead, Hao Youqian, successfully delivers a cutting remark to a beautiful tenant, he gets a month younger. 2.8kReads—Score157Shelves
29. 29 暧 Flirting Makes Me Stronger 暧昧就变强 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban161k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has an incredible superpower: he grows stronger whenever he flirts with beautiful women. Then he suddenly gains the “Business Prodigy” superpower and starts with just 1,000 yuan in savings, gradually building his fortune! Style: A business prodigy superpower, the business world, commercial rivalry, emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, face-slapping, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. 4kReads—Score233Shelves
30. 30 安 The Beauties in the Safehouse 安全屋美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Sci-Fi & Apocalypse153k WordsOngoing Style: Global furnace apocalypse, safe-house survival. Easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant flirtation. System: Global Furnace Apocalypse Safe-House Survival System. Male lead: Hao Jumeng Language: Clear and concise. 10kReads—Score402Shelves
31. 31 猛 A Stingy Tough Guy with 500 Million, on a Trip with a Beauty 猛男有五亿还抠门，旅行遇美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban105k WordsOngoing Style: After striking it rich, the macho Cao Jumeng has 500 million yuan but still sticks to his top-notch frugal habit of treating every yuan saved as a yuan earned. He meets beautiful women while traveling. The story is easy to follow, funny, lighthearted, and full of flirtation. There is emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. Problems crop up one after another during his travels, and he finds ways to solv 1.3kReads—Score112Shelves
32. 32 明 One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty 明朝一百个美女 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Historical243k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I’d transmigrated into the male lead of One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty, and gotten bound to a rather improper “Humorous Get-Rich System.” As long as I make the villains laugh, silver automatically lands in my account. So I let loose, pushing my luck at the edge of death every day. Then one day, I cornered the peerlessly beautiful villainess Su Meier against a wall. “Miss, have you heard that a smile takes ten years off your age? If you smile a few more times, may 2kReads—Score124Shelves
33. 33 都 The City's Number One Tough Guy 都市第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wu Nitian didn't want to be a corporate drone, but he couldn't see any light in his future. Just as anxiety and misery overwhelmed him, he suddenly obtained the High-Mindedness System. It told him that no matter what he faced, as long as he tried to maintain a high-minded state, he would receive System rewards from time to time! 2.4kReads5.7Score211Shelves
34. 34 能 The Teleporting Delivery Driver 能瞬移的外卖员 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban227k WordsOngoing The number-one tough guy, Ye Jumeng, can teleport while delivering takeout. The villains’ emotional manipulation, gripping clashes, twists and turns, and a story that starts low and rises high make for a vivid, entertaining read. Style: urban survival, easy to follow, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with no shortage of romantic tension. 984Reads—Score101Shelves
35. 35 宋 The Song Dynasty’s Number One Tough Guy 宋朝第一猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Historical425k WordsOngoing Wu Jushuai opens his eyes to find himself in the Song Dynasty, transformed into an ugly man with the same name. The System, however, requires him to collect “admiration points from peerless beauties” to become handsome. The top courtesans of Bianjing, noble ladies from wealthy families, and chivalrous women of the martial world are all left blushing by his poetry and modern-day flirting techniques. The villains grit their teeth and grumble, “That guy's ugly and lecherous. What makes him so speci 1.2kReads—Score102Shelves
36. 36 我 I’m Wu Zetian’s Female Secretary 我是武则天的女秘书 Ma Qingyu马轻羽Ancient Romance565k WordsOngoing [First published on Tomato Novel] [Serious themes] [Career growth; not a mindless power fantasy, so read with caution if that's not your thing] Zhuhai Dali Electric Group, located in Zhuhai in the Pearl River Delta, specializes in manufacturing household appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Lin Wantang, secretary to a domineering female boss, is a modern-day star secretary with expertise in office politics, time management, and crisis communications. After dying from overwork, 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty

37. 37 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    This is an excellent introductory and advanced reader on Chinese history. It offers more vivid details than textbooks and more solid research than fictionalized accounts, building a strong bridge for readers to understand the framework of five thousand years of civilization. While the content is vast, it ultimately focuses on human nature. Whether it's Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, or Emperor Taizu of Song, under the author's analytical lens, they all reveal the common underlying nature of the lonely soul atop the pinnacle of power. It can be considered an "encyclopedia of Chinese political wisdom."

38. 38 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9kShelves
39. 39 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves
40. 40 神EN Divine Ability Wielder 神通者 Tiancan Tudou天蚕土豆Eastern Fantasy561k WordsOngoing Among the living things of this world, some are born with strange bones. These bones can be inscribed with wondrous arts, granting their bearers immense power: conjuring fire and wind, summoning thunder and lightning, swallowing the sun and plucking stars, suppressing demons and imprisoning gods. These are Divine Ability Bones. Those born with such bones are called... Divine Ability Users. 2.6MReads9.5Score376.7kShelves
41. 41 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 3.1kReads7.5Score194Shelves

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    Shangguan Wan'er, possessing both beauty and exceptional talent, led a life full of twists and turns, ultimately ending in her execution... Love, hate, and the fate of her family and country... Based on history, the writing is superb, not simplistic or mindless, and well worth reading!

42. 42 我 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 我为女帝武则天做史官 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are countless novels about Wu Zetian, but this one is the most historically accurate. It has no cheat codes, no system, and it's not just about palace intrigue; it also includes a game of power. [Heart][thumbs up][heart]

43. 43 日 The Sun and Moon Beneath One Sky: Princess Taiping 日月当空：太平公主 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical587k WordsCompleted Princess Taiping was one of the most controversial and legendary female political figures in Chinese history, a thorny yet dazzling rose in the splendor of the High Tang. The most beloved daughter of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian, she married Xue Shao at sixteen in a wedding procession stretching ten miles, hoping for a peaceful life. But she was implicated in Xue Yi's treason case and watched her husband starve to death in prison, shattering her dreams. She put away her innocence 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the sun and moon shining brightly, let's not forget the historical perspective.

44. 44 武 The Erotic Romance of Wu Zetian 武则天风流艳史演义 Feng Huaping冯化平Historical209k WordsCompleted This work lays bare the extravagance and absurdity of Wu Zetian's court life. Countless tales of passion and intrigue are brought to light beneath the moon, giving people plenty to talk about over tea. It serves as a powerful condemnation and critique, while also offering great entertainment, a compelling story, artistic merit, and plenty to enjoy. It has been warmly welcomed by readers. Some details in this book are exaggerated, but the major events are generally faithful to history. It not on 374Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    A woman, yet she rose to the throne in a patriarchal feudal society, enjoying the worship of men from all over the world. Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history to have such a profound impact, created a true miracle, but also left behind cruelty and bloodshed.

45. 45 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 152Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, the banished imperial concubine, power struggles in a chaotic world, and passionate patriotism. A man remains a boy until death; along his journey, besides Yang Guifei, his unwavering love, which of the many vibrant and extraordinary women of the Tang Dynasty became his cherished memory? Who else left him with unresolved regrets? Crucially, whether good or evil, all characters possess high intelligence. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended.

46. 46 我 I Serve as a Court Historian for Empress Wu Zetian 2 我为女帝武则天做史官2 Reborn Little Court Historian重生小史官Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing A screenplay adaptation is in the works. Stay tuned! The Tang dynasty was the pinnacle of women's status in feudal society, and not only because of the one and only empress in history, Wu Zetian. Though she shone like the brightest light in the sky of women of her time, she was not the only star. The heavens then were filled with brilliant women. Even the empress's radiance could not completely eclipse their flourishing. There was the haughty Princess Gaoyang, the elegant Princess Wencheng, and 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good novel about Wu Zetian that is very historically accurate, without any mindless or simplistic plot twists.

47. 47 武 Wu Zetian Comes to the Great Ming: I Shall Uphold Its Three-Century Legacy 武后临明：朕扶大明三百年 Half-Idle Hermit of the Mountain半闲山人Historical486k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Chongzhen reign, the Ming dynasty was beset by turmoil, its collapse seemingly just around the corner. The legendary female emperor Wu Zetian transmigrated into the body of Empress Zhou. The moment she opened her eyes, she was beset by troubles at home and abroad, surrounded by enemies on all sides. She did not rule from behind the curtain or meddle in state affairs. As empress, she advanced one careful step at a time: She built armies of warrior monks and established 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wu Zetian was reincarnated as the wife of Emperor Chongzhen. She once again used her political skills to establish her rule, reformed the system, and reigned as emperor for three years before retiring and returning power to the Ming Dynasty.

48. 48 穿 I Transmigrated to the Zhou Dynasty, Helped Wu Zetian Summon Great Figures, and Built a Golden Age 穿越到武周朝代，我帮武则天召唤大佬们创盛世 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Wu Zhou dynasty and helped Wu Zetian summon great talents to create a golden age. 517Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looks good, looks good 10

49. 49 朕 I Am the Emperor. If You Don’t Like It, Deal with It 朕是皇帝，不服憋着 The Wind Returns, But I Don't风归我不归Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted I Am the Emperor. If You Don't Like It, Deal With It. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is about Wu Zetian.

50. 50 日 Sun and Moon Shine Together: Invincible Since the Wuzhou Dynasty 日月当空，从武周开始无敌 A Galaxy Shines in My Heart繁星映我心Eastern Fantasy205k WordsOngoing Chen Zhi opened his eyes and found himself in the Great Zhou, inhabiting the body of Xue Huaiyi, the man closest to Empress Wu Zetian! Before he could enjoy the riches, he was already facing a deadly crisis! [Ding! God-Tier Choice System activated: Option A, die; Option B, present the elixir of immortality!] Was there even a choice? Chen Zhi promptly offered the elixir! Its effects were explosive: the empress regained the peerless beauty of her eighteen-year-old self and broke through to the pin 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Promoting martial arts leads to astronomy

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