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Become my pawn once again. I will win this game, even if the gods themselves stand in my way. I will beat them by half a move.

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501 The Heavenly Dao Is a Game of Go, and I Make the Moves 天道如棋，我来布局 Still Yi Yi仍是一一Eastern Fantasy172k WordsOngoing The world is a chessboard, drawing all living beings into the game. A discarded pawn of a boy happens upon a heavenly coffin and rises beneath the vast sky. You know only that his sword has nine forms, each like a lifetime. Nine lifetimes temper a single blade, until it can destroy the nine heavens. You also know that inside the coffin, the sun and moon are imprisoned, yin and yang are locked away, and a lonely grave stretches for thousands of miles. You know still more: the boy bears a bound sw 1Reads—Score—Shelves
502 Beauty in the Mist and Rain of the Golden Wind Pavilion 烟雨楼台金风之美人烟雨 Mei Li's Pen Name Is Mei Li梅莉的笔名是梅莉Ancient Romance183k WordsOngoing A powerful female lead and the final victor of the harem: countless lives and countless minds paved her way to the top. The heroine appears late, after readers have called for her time and time again. [Game of Thrones in the Northern and Southern Dynasties! A tale of revenge! Historical political intrigue + ancient workplace drama + historical romance (including an older woman-younger man romance, a white moonlight, and a political marriage) + espionage. Plot-driven, with multiple storylines. No 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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A long-planned scheme. A game of power in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, it begins with the former empress orchestrating a carefully orchestrated scheme involving a beautiful woman; helping the new emperor overthrow powerful ministers is just the beginning. Several countries are involved. The details are meticulous, and the characters are rich and varied, including many minor and major figures. Not a children's novel. Highly recommended for those who enjoy social novels, depicting a comprehensive picture of society.
503 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 The Mountains Are High, the Waters Long山高水长长Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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Super captivating female empress novel! A powerful female protagonist with intrigue and power struggles. She's brave and resourceful; the female lead is a princess who, after facing hardship, overthrows her father and becomes empress. There's also a male lead; a strong-strong alliance!
504 Genderbent Three Kingdoms: I Take Them All 性反三国，我大小通吃 Young Master Changle长乐公子Historical440k WordsOngoing [Female-Led Three Kingdoms] + [Founding a Nation] + [Strategy] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Gender Reversal] The story takes place in a parallel world where the Three Kingdoms era is dominated by women. A food delivery driver with the same name transmigrates into Lü Bu, only to discover that women are strong and men are weak, and all the rules have been reversed. The familiar figures from the Three Kingdoms have all had their genders flipped, too. The male protagonist is first forced into marriage b 2Reads9.3Score—Shelves
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How will the seemingly weak Lu Bu survive in the female-dominated world of the Three Kingdoms? Watch as Lu Bu feigns weakness to outwit his opponents and win the heart of a beauty… A gender-reversed Three Kingdoms, teeming with beauties! Multiple female leads, you know what I mean!
505 Three Kingdoms: My Laid-Back Strategist 三国：我的咸鱼军师 Ink Wears Away, Leaving the Scent of Words墨损文香Historical4.5M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] + [Farming] + [No Harem] Li You, a history student, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms and unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with Guo Jia. Serving Liu Bei and waging war across the land, watch how this cunning student creates a legend unlike any other in the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang: “Li Bochuan is a heaven-gifted genius. I am no match for him.” Cao Cao: “If only I had known Bochuan's talent sooner. Things would never have come to this.” Guo Jia: “All that talk about Li B 31.6kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves
506 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 35.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
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The sickly protagonist seizes power, his strategies and plans unfolding amidst laughter and satire—a testament to his great wisdom.
507 Reborn in 2004: I Know All Your Secrets 重生2004我知道你的全部秘密 Big Blue Cat Who Loves to Eat干饭大蓝猫Urban292k WordsCompleted (You killed the wrong person. I’m back!) Meng Xia was thrown off a rooftop by a demon, but God caught him. Reborn in 2004, he returns to the very beginning. You don’t know me, but I know every one of you. I know all your secrets! From the beginning, I’ll stroll into the demon’s lair wearing Zorro’s mask. I’m back! 246Reads8.1Score100Shelves
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Then I decisively recommend this book. Meng Xia, thrown off the rooftop by the devil, was caught by God. Reborn in 2004, he returned to the beginning of everything. You don't know me, but I know every one of you, I know every secret of yours! From the origin, he walks into the devil's cave, wearing the mask of Zorro.
508 EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 711.1kReads9.6Score100.9kShelves
509 It Was You All Along, and It Will Always Be You 缘来是你，缘尽皆是你 Robin and Spring知更鸟与春天Ancient Romance307k WordsOngoing In the modern world, she agonized too much over whether love was real and longed too much for others to give her love. Every bit of independence she had was something she had forced herself to learn. By chance, she continued someone else’s life and gained a superpower no ordinary person possessed. One day, she met a man, but the whole world tried to keep them apart. She didn’t understand, and neither did he. She hated rainy days, but later, every time it rained, he was there to hold an umbrella —Reads—Score—Shelves
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A long novel, all characters are intelligent, no low IQs, featuring a legitimate daughter, domestic power struggles, and revenge! A modern-to-ancient romance, arranged marriage leading to love, a sweet and satisfying read. Currently updated with 250,000 words, you can add it to your bookshelf now. It's a fast-paced, enjoyable read, mainly focusing on the female protagonist's domestic power struggles after marriage, with palace intrigue as a small part. Hope those who enjoy this type of book will take a look. It's primarily a nurturing story! No cheat codes, everything relies on wisdom and strength!
510 Ruling the Martial World 乾定江湖 Zhang Maojun by the Bridge桥头的章袤君21k WordsCompleted The Realm Under Heaven, Pacified 23Reads—Score—Shelves
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It's entirely a story of scheming in the martial arts world, where the plan is gradually implemented, but you could also say that some villains are in power. However, overall, it's not too off-putting, and the ending is quite a twist.
511 There’s a Ghost Inside Me 我的体内有只鬼 A Black-Inked Blade一柄墨刀Mystery3.5M WordsCompleted Vengeful ghosts awaken, and a hundred ghosts roam the night. Jiang Xiao transmigrates into this world for no apparent reason and finds himself surrounded by demons and monsters. But then he discovers that his shadow can devour ghosts without limit and gain their abilities. [Successfully devoured the White Mist Ghost. Ability acquired: Mist Form] [Successfully devoured the Hanging Ghost. Ability acquired: Shackles] [Successfully devoured the Bronze Ghost. Ability acquired: Copper Skin] [Successfu 20.7kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
512 Reborn to Marry an Old Widower, Pampered to Madness 重生嫁给老鳏夫，宠疯 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, ensemble cast, sweet romance, palace intrigue, revenge, taking down villains, a reborn princess marries the brother-in-law she had in her previous life and joins him in stirring up the court] In her previous life, Mu Yunlang was the least favored princess of the Great Qian dynasty, yet she married Shen Hongnian, the top-scoring candidate in the palace examinations, whom every noblewoman in the capital wanted to wed. She thought fate had finally smiled upon her. Little did sh 6.3kReads8.6Score824Shelves
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Sovereignty intrigue, strong female lead, ensemble cast, reborn and married to her brother-in-law from her past life, a princess stirs up political turmoil.
513 EN My Arrival in the Matrix Universe 我降临在矩阵宇宙 Wang Zilü王自律Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted A young man arrives in this Matrix Universe, carrying a lantern. Inside it are his twelve manifested personalities. They weep, and they shine. He sets the lantern on the ground, lighting a small space around him. Before him, the continent falls, flames soar into the sky, and sixty million people plunge into the abyss. I am both the destroyer of this universe and its savior. 23.9kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
514 The Son of Heaven of Han 汉天子 Six Paths六道Historical4.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Western Han, Wang Mang usurps the throne and chaos engulfs the realm. A commoner draws his sword and strides into the turmoil. He devises strategies from afar and campaigns across ninety thousand li, his sword pointed at eight hundred feudal lords, daring them to defy him. He fights in every direction, sweeps away the warlords who have carved up the land, and brings the realm under control. He rules with benevolence and devotes himself to good governance, gathering every outsta 3.3kReads8.8Score404Shelves
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Book 1: The third book related to the Han Dynasty Book 2: Also, the hook of the character "" (ye) is useful for historical reference. Book 3: The prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty has always filled me with longing.
515 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 508Reads6.4Score—Shelves
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Background: All 16 books are historical fiction. Genre: All are political intrigue, mind-bending, and intellectually stimulating. Content: The pacing is tight, the plot twists are as dramatic as watching a TV series, the logic is clear, and there are plenty of exciting moments. Recommendation: These books are better suited for reading than listening. They're not like One Piece or Naruto fanfiction; the plot points and character backgrounds aren't as deeply ingrained in our minds. They're not mindless wish-fulfillment stories either, so listening isn't ideal. Also, these books have a relatively high average character count, so those without patience might not be able to read them. Recommendation: I won't go into the recommendation level, but every single one of the 16 books is worth reading. If I had to recommend one, it would be "The First Madman of the Ming Dynasty," "The Prince Consort Who Protects the Nation," "The First Undercover Agent of the Southern Song Dynasty," and "My Grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang"—these are more nuanced and fill in most of the plot holes. Finally, let's discuss: "Which of these 16 books have you read, and what's your opinion?"
516 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.4kReads6.7Score482Shelves
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It's so good! An absolute classic.
517 Three Sins Against Heaven 问天三罪 4035Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Demonic cultivator] + [Decisive and ruthless] The gods choose the gifted. The demons choose those who never give up. My name is Chen Ze, and I was chosen by a demon. Of course, you can call me Gui Qing. Speak my name on the road to reincarnation, and Granny Meng will give you free soup. That day, I questioned the heavens three times. The gods and Buddhas across the realms said nothing, and I knew there was no place for me in this world anymore. In that case, I have no choice but t 32.8kReads9.2Score4kShelves
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The protagonist is a demonic cultivator who starts as a lowly spirit slave. Through scheming and ingenuity, both the main and supporting characters possess high intelligence. The plot unfolds with one intricate twist after another, filled with conspiracies and schemes. It's a worthwhile read of a cultivation novel full of intrigue and strategy! [Thinking]
518 The Poor Scholar's Most Powerful Minister 寒门第一权臣 Red Leaves Cover the Mountains漫山红遍Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Tang Dynasty + farming + power struggles + scheming protagonist + no System! A lighthearted, entertaining style that’s guaranteed to leave you both thrilled and grinning~] After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Li Su discovers his family is dirt poor and he has a stunning sister-in-law to support. He has no choice but to use modern knowledge to build a fortune and become the richest man in the Tang Dynasty! But somewhere along the road to becoming the richest man, Li Su seems 245Reads8.0Score—Shelves
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Who can resist a lighthearted and humorous intellectually stimulating story? It's set in the Tang Dynasty, with time travel elements, but the author is very meticulous, the writing is excellent, and the plot is well-developed. Highly recommended!
519 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—Shelves
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The line is buried quite far; it will take time to inspect it.
520 Song of the Northern Frontier 北望歌 Zhu Zhou渚舟Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted Once, he was a carefree young man who laughed his way through life. Then one upheaval turned it all into the past. In the chaotic Eastern Jin, caught between north and south, the young scion of the Xie clan stood firm and unyielding. At court, he relied on his wealth of strategy to protect his country and its people. Guarding a border city, he fought to the bitter end in snow-covered armor, never retreating. His birth had already decided where he stood, leaving him no choice but to keep his deep 141Reads8.2Score—Shelves
521 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves
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In the novel *The Past of the Underworld*, the female protagonist, Yan Yulin, perilously reincarnates and travels to the Tang Dynasty, orchestrating the Taishan Fujun Festival to resurrect the Martial Empress and embody her political machinations.
522 Transmigrating Through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Sun and Moon Light My Way 穿越之日月照我隋唐路 Xuanwu Ji玄武季Historical4.1M WordsOngoing He was just a 2025 spy operating on the edge of a knife. An accidental explosion sent him transmigrating to the turbulent years of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Reborn in another body, he finds himself the young lord of a frontier people. Should he take up the shepherd's crook and continue living a pastoral life? Or command a hundred thousand mounted archers and challenge the Sui and Tang, the Tujue, and the Gaobaixin Japanese? A cinnabar mole, a moonlight of the heart... His reach extends to ever 16Reads5.9Score—Shelves
523 The Legitimate Daughter's Poisonous Schemes 嫡女毒妃 Robes White as Snow麻衣如雪Ancient Romance5.1M WordsCompleted The genius of both Chinese and Western medicine, Yin Suhua, transmigrates into the body of an unloved legitimate daughter. On her wedding day, she is even deliberately stopped and humiliated outside the prince's residence. “If you want to enter the residence, cut ties with the Chancellor's household.” “Gladly. But if the heir wants to marry me, he must never take a concubine.” She enters alone, marries alone, and enters the bridal chamber alone. Yin Suhua thinks: What kind of wonderful deal is t 14.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
524 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
525 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.7kReads9.7Score17.9kShelves
526 Chang'an in Its Glory 长安风流 Xiao Xuanwu萧玄武Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan era: the realm is as beautiful as a painting, and Chang’an is a city of elegance and breathtaking beauties. Monsters and heroes admire one another; talented scholars dance alongside lovely women. Behind fragrant boudoir curtains, amid clashing spears and horses, the startling twang of a pipa string echoes through the heavens. This is really a story about a big brother eloping with an entire era. 65Reads8.9Score—Shelves
527 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.4kReads9.1Score990Shelves
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It's barely watchable.
528 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 19kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
529 My Emperor Is So Adorable 吾皇多娇媚 A Smile Brighter Than a Thousand Suns笑靥千阳Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing Two powerful leads locked in an ultimate push and pull + laugh-out-loud, sizzling chemistry + political scheming + melodrama + dark scheming + court intrigue + humor + ensemble cast The emperor transmigrates into the body of the wife of a duke’s heir. To uncover the truth, she gets close to her own husband. 530Reads7.2Score—Shelves
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Powerful intrigue and pursuing his wife
530 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 69Reads—Score—Shelves
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I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is good, but regardless of gender, if you sit down and read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed and won't be able to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world.
531 A Cardsharp’s Life in the Jianghu 老千之人在江湖 Crane Immortal's Diary鹤仙的日记Urban339k WordsOngoing Cheating at games? Rigged contests? Professional swindlers? They say those caught up in the game are blind, while onlookers see clearly. The moment you sit down at the gambling table, you’ve already lost. Ever since I was little, I, Lin Chujiu, lived with my second uncle. If it weren’t for him, I swear I would never have become one of the Eight Gates who make their living wandering the jianghu... I’ll use stories from my life in the jianghu to show you how terrifying gambling is... Please! Stay 88Reads—Score—Shelves
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The layout is a must-see
532 The Farewell of Jibai 既白辞 Qiao Yiyue乔一月Ancient Romance56k WordsCompleted Jibai Ci —Reads—Score—Shelves
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For the sake of Lingnan, after my rebirth, I decided to support the crown prince to ascend the throne, but the crown prince went mad because of me.
533 Great Qin: Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I Really Don't Want to Live Off You! 大秦：始皇帝，我真不吃软饭啊！ The King of Qin Circles the Pig秦王绕猪Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [The Analects + Hilarious + Cunning + Lighthearted + His Majesty Zheng + Shamelessly Stealing + Absolutely Outrageous] Qin Feng inexplicably transmigrates to the Qin dynasty before Qin unifies the six states, and the First Emperor overhears his thoughts. The two then embark on a hilarious daily battle of wits. “Qin Feng, tell me, what does ‘The Master does not speak of prodigies, force, disorder, or spirits’ mean?” “It means the Master doesn’t want to talk to you, and will use brute force to bea 45.1kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
534 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 46Reads—Score—Shelves
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A battle between two powerful forces, where everyone is evil, a web of intrigue, and chivalry nowhere to be found. She was once a beautiful young woman awaiting marriage, but one day her family was destroyed, her fiancé disappeared, and the prince who protected her also married another for power. She used herself as a pawn, each step ending in tragedy, her fate sinking into ruin, leaving only turbulent winds and clouds.
535 The Pinnacle of Power: A Hidden Background 权力巅峰之隐形背景 Duan Ming, Who Loves Xiang Shen喜欢香神的段明Urban568k WordsCompleted Gao Zhiyuan is an ordinary young man who has just graduated from school and, for no apparent reason, is assigned to work in a remote backwater town. Little does he know that he possesses an incredible hidden background, one even he is unaware of! One seemingly fortuitous opportunity after another comes his way. With life on easy mode, he rises from a minor town clerk, climbing the ranks step by step until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 353Reads7.2Score118Shelves
536 The Mad Ninth Prince Wants to Spoil Me, but His Delicate Physician Is Hard to Coax Every Night 疯批九殿下要宠，娇医夜夜难哄 Xing Jiao星峤Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Historical romance + inspired by the myths of the Classic of Mountains and Seas + two powerful leads + political intrigue + restraint + medicine + gu poison The reclusive Wu clan is massacred. Two half-grown children lie low for ten years, moving carefully at every turn as they search for the truth. She joins the White Miao, then the Medicine Valley. When she reenters the world, she is skilled in both medicine and poison and adept at gu arts. Traveling through the martial world, she weaves a net 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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These are the books I read in one go while holding my pee. I especially recommend the first one, yyds.
537 The Marquis's Daughter Is No Brother-Obsessed Sister-in-Law. Who Says He's Her Brother? 伏弟魔世子妃，谁说那是她弟 Turned Into a Latte成了拿铁Ancient Romance937k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. The growth story of an emperor. [Evil Female Lead / Male Rivals Competing for Her / Clan Domination / Political Intrigue] Thanks to a life-saving favor owed by her ancestors, Jiang Wan marries well. On her wedding night, her groom is nowhere to be seen. Is it good fortune or disaster? She has to decide at once. A timid husband? Trick him! A shrewish mother-in-law? Stick her with a needle! A wicked younger brother? Kill him! But a living person can't just vanish 231Reads8.1Score—Shelves
538 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 65.5kReads8.9Score5kShelves
539 Ninth Highness, Your Princess Consort Is Bold and Fierce 九殿下，王妃又飒又狠 Jie Mo芥沫Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of a general’s household, yet everyone mocked her as a country bumpkin. Qin Wanyan couldn’t be bothered with them, but her underlings weren’t having it! Martial Arts Alliance Leader: “Nonsense! She’s the junior sister I cherish most.” Chamber of Commerce Elder: “How dare you! She’s our tycoon, rich enough to rival a nation!” Eleventh Imperial Uncle: “Ridiculous! She’s Mu Yunye, the divine physician I admire.” Neighboring Emperor: “Insolence! She’s the all-powerful cha 1.2kReads8.9Score182Shelves
540 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves
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Cao Ang: I'm standing on the moral high ground, pointing fingers and making pronouncements.
541 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves
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This book is fantastic! Set in a world of four kingdoms, with the Yong Dynasty at its zenith, how do Qi Ming and Xiao Lin climb the ranks to achieve their goals? Set in an alternate Eastern history, it features political intrigue, palace intrigue, large-scale wars, and a grand narrative of the world's affairs. It's a truly epic historical narrative. The cast is large, but each character is distinct, with virtually no stereotypical figures. The depiction of human nature and the human heart is incredibly nuanced.
542 Transmigrate Into Water Margin: Wu Song, the Ultimate Villain! 穿书水浒：我武松只做反派老六！ I Came Back to Life in 20232023我复活了Historical185k WordsOngoing [Northern Song history + Water Margin + schemer + villain + Wu Song + imperial court] One day, 35-year-old secret agent Wu Song wakes up as the fictional character Wu Song from Water Margin, the so-called “sister-in-law killer”! To investigate the truth, he even takes Yun Ge as a concubine. To protect his sister-in-law, Ximen Qing becomes his “dearest friend” and “sworn brother.” To climb the ranks, the county magistrate becomes his father-in-law. In trying to reconcile Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian —Reads—Score—Shelves
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A recently discovered Wu Song is different; he's particularly cunning and calculating.
543 The Evil King's Obsession: The Ghost Doctor's Wild Consort 邪王嗜宠：鬼医狂妃 Nalan Fengjin纳兰凤瑾Ancient Romance10.3M WordsCompleted She’s a ruthless, scheming ghost doctor of the dark night. After transmigrating, she becomes a useless girl everyone despises and spurns. She contracts an ancient divine beast, cultivates a heaven-defying divine art, and dazzles everyone. With poison pills and potions at her disposal, anyone who dares bully her is asking for death! What’s a ninth-grade pill to her? Her adorable pets eat those like candy. She can make medicine, and she does whatever she wants! He’s the enchanting, peerlessly hand 17kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
544 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.3kReads9.3Score872Shelves
545 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 117Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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A novel about officialdom, anti-corruption, and daily life in the city.
546 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 92Reads—Score538Shelves
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I highly recommend this book! Every time the villain causes trouble, the female lead steps in! She's a very clever female lead.
547 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
548 Reborn, I Want You All Dead 重生一世都给我死 Feng He Zi枫荷子Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted Yuan Chengxi died. She died on the night her cousin, whom she thought loved her as she loved him and had been her childhood sweetheart, married someone else. Her mother's death, her brother's brutal murder, and her father's killing were all the result of her maternal family's schemes. Reborn, and with the help of her storage space, she takes revenge on everyone who once hurt, humiliated, bullied, or betrayed her, tormenting them until they die horribly, one by one. There's no rush; we'll take ou 118Reads8.7Score—Shelves
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A thrilling tale of chivalry and revenge! Very satisfying. The female lead is strong, resilient, determined, and courageous, making the audience feel both exhilarated and protective of her, and deeply empathetic. Highly recommended!
549 A Child Prodigy at Home 家有神童 Zhang Weilai张未来Urban454k WordsCompleted (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) I transmigrated to a parallel world in 1993, but I was too young and transportation was too inconvenient for me to do anything. I had no System or superpowers, but so what? —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Reborn in 1993: In the turbulent 1990s, a time of national weakness and poverty, the world's richest man recognizes his sister, godmother, grandfather, and great-grandfather! Billionaire and fairy, hop on board quickly, let's plot a shocking conspiracy to trap the American empire!
550 I’m a Genius with Noble Character 天才的我，品节颇高 Ordinary Sunshine普通阳光Eastern Fantasy141k WordsOngoing In a few words, we shared life and death, though it was all a dream from long ago. A blade in a smile, a dragon in the game, every move an attack of the mind. Riding the tide to the clouds is easy, but only when wielding power with bold resolve do you realize how treacherous the road through life is, with cages everywhere. This story weaves together the traits of feudal dynasties across five thousand years. Pei Lan, a young man from a powerful clan, can he find solace between reality and his ide —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Amidst the turmoil of the governor's mansion and the relentless pressure from the Sima family, a blunt sword and a mysterious martial arts manual await. Watch as the protagonist seeks a way out for his family in dire straits.