Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists 权谋智商布局流

1. 151 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves
2. 152 大 The Black Lotus of Great Ming 大明黑莲花 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female con artist × hypocrite] The year the Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Magellan's fleet completed its circumnavigation of the globe. It was only decades later, along the eastern coast of Zhejiang, where the sea ban was in force, that a country woman happened to hear the Western theory that “the world is round.” Suddenly, she realized: If all four seas are round, then wherever you stand, you can be the center of the world. But when she looked around, women had no pa 6kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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   The female protagonist is incredibly resilient; this political intrigue novel is highly recommended. [Heart]

3. 153 重 Reborn as a Civil Servant: A Peak Career from Day One 重生公务员之出道即巅峰 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.2M WordsCompleted "Zhao Shuyan, you useless coward. Let's get a divorce!" "With your abilities, how did you ever manage to become a civil servant?" … What is life in the political arena really like? Watch as reborn Zhao Shuyan starts out at the county Party committee compound and turns his career into a legend, reaching the peak from the moment he makes his debut! 1.1kReads8.5Score101Shelves
4. 154 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.6kReads—Score107Shelves
5. 155 梦 Dreaming of the Northern Lands 梦回北国 Rousseau's Forest Cabin卢梭的森林小屋Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Dreaming Back to the North is a romantic urban love story rooted in the realities of modern life. At Qingyun Temple in a northern town, Shen Wanqing meets Ji Ming, a stubborn and solitary young entrepreneur. A passionate love soon blossoms between them. This is a beautiful, uplifting love story about two intelligent people with sound values and clear minds, finding redemption in each other. Have you ever asked yourself these questions about love? What is pure love? What should you do when love b 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I am the author, and I look forward to your visit [heart emoji], hoping you enjoy it [heart emoji]. "Dreaming Back to the North" is a romantic urban love novel that reflects contemporary realities. Power struggles and intrigue occupy three-fifths of the novel, and the male and female protagonists are highly intelligent, experiencing mutual redemption. Shen Wanqing encounters the stubborn and aloof young entrepreneur Ji Ming at Qingyun Temple in a small town in the North, leading to a passionate love affair. It's a beautiful, morally sound, intelligent, and logical journey of mutual redemption. In love, have you ever pondered these questions: What is pure love? What if you suffer deeply from love, sinking into emotional turmoil, or even becoming depressed? What if your lover's "white moonlight" appears? If you suddenly become cold, distant, or even betray me, is it because I'm not worthy of love? How do you save yourself when falsely accused at work? How do couples redeem each other in the face of setbacks? The answers are all in this book, in the details of Ji Ming and Shen Wanqing's interactions. When the male and female protagonists first meet at Qingyun Temple, their love is like the first snow of winter, filling every inch of space. However, human desires and greed, along with workplace rivalries, can sometimes ravage love like a storm. When the storm passes, and they mend their wounds over time, can they transform past pain into growth and wisdom? Therefore, *Dreaming Back to the North* is not only a love story but also a reflection on life and growth. The novel explores the relationship between love and responsibility, loyalty and self-growth, hoping to provoke readers to reflect on self-protection and the pursuit of true happiness.

6. 156 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves

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   It features both martial arts and imperial court settings. It blends political intrigue with fantasy elements. It's not simplistic, mindless, or overly sentimental. Both protagonists and supporting characters are decisive and ruthless.

7. 157 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score284Shelves

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   The protagonist, a conman, relies on deceiving the gods to advance through trials, with constant plot twists and turns in the Gods' Trials dungeons. The cast of characters is intelligent, the game is full of mystery and excitement, and the plot is packed with exciting and imaginative moments.

8. 158 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 9kReads8.9Score947Shelves

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   I've already read this three times! It's seriously, seriously, seriously good! I almost wish I could lose my memory! The quality is extremely high, the writing is superb, the plot is incredibly exciting, and the twists and turns are so captivating that you just keep reading!

9. 159 藏 Hidden in the Abyss 藏于渊 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy198k WordsOngoing Water that runs clear is shallow; dark water runs deep, and dragons lurk in the depths. What could a kind-hearted young man have gone through to make him step across heaps of corpses and climb to the pinnacle of power? —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 三 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Fanchen繁宸Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading historical stories, learning historical knowledge, and broadening personal horizons—this is a good book that is adapted but not fabricated.

11. 161 穿 Transmigrated to a World in Chaos, She Refuses to Be a Beauty 穿越乱世，她才不要做佳人 Xiaoxiao Fish Resting潇潇鱼歇Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Plot-driven + political intrigue + light ensemble cast + female protagonist + light romance] Xu Wan transmigrates into a book set in a chaotic era, only to become an anonymous passerby. The System hunts her down because she carries software that has nothing to do with the book. She thinks that escaping the original plot will let her lie flat for good, but after witnessing the bloodshed and chaos of the era with her own eyes, she steps back into the world. • This time, her forceful interventi 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about power struggles. The initial worldly engagement is a bit slow-paced, but the later chapters focus on political maneuvering and vying for supremacy. If the inevitable defeat is unavoidable, see how the female protagonist manages to borrow a second chance from fate.

12. 162 人 The Most Accomplished Man in the Mortal World 人间最得意 Never Knew the Cold in This Life平生未知寒Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted When the young man once drew his sword, he laughed and said, “Though heaven and earth are vast, I need only one sword. And that single sword stretches ninety thousand li.” 331Reads8.9Score—Shelves
13. 163 我 I, the Substitute Villainess, Took Down Four Scumbag Male Leads 我，替身女配，反杀了四个狗男主 Qi Mu其木Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Harem of admirers / groveling exes / love rivals / face-slapping, scum-trashing wish fulfillment] [Toxic woman fiction, a crazy beauty, an emotionless heroine who loves no one and treats life as a game] Su Manshu transmigrates into the role of a supporting female character in an old-fashioned domineering CEO body-double novel. She is about to suffer both physical and emotional abuse before being cruelly abandoned! CEO No. 1: Worth trillions, he throws her five million in breakup money and tells 7.2kReads9.2Score796Shelves

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    Having just been caught in the rain, I absolutely have to recommend this book to you all. It's amazing, absolutely fantastic! The author's logic is incredibly clear, and the content is incredibly rich. You'll want to keep reading after you finish this one. *Sobs* It has a happy ending, but I'm still so heartbroken!

14. 164 悬 Suspicious Homicide Cases: A Police Chief's Major Crimes Notebook 悬疑凶案：公安局长重案手记 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery567k WordsOngoing An assassination attempt targeting the county magistrate ends with the accidental killing of the only daughter of Qingjiang's richest man. After five years as strangers, the husband and wife join forces again following their daughter's tragic death. The mother launches a forceful counterattack in politics, while the father brings the full weight of his business empire to bear. They swear to make the killers pay in blood. To crack the case, the female God of War Lu Qingshuang is parachuted into t 38.3kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
15. 165 医 After the Imperial Uncle Marries the Doctor, Everyone Begs Her to Forgive Them 医妃改嫁皇叔后，全员跪求原谅 Fan Xike樊溪可Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + medical skills + transmigration and rebirth + everyone’s redemption arc + career-minded heroine + love-brained hero + happy ending] She was the legitimate daughter of a duke, a self-sacrificing saint in her past life, abandoned by both her husband’s family and her own maternal clan. The scummy prince admitted outright that he married her only to seize power. Her parents confessed she wasn’t their biological child and that they had taken her in only to use her. Reborn, she faced 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist undergoes a dark transformation and is reborn. She collaborates with the male protagonist to control the court. From her own home to the entire country, everyone suffers a terrible fate. All those who wronged her will meet a bad end!

16. 166 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban509k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 5.7kReads7.5Score329Shelves
17. 167 这 This World Is on the Brink of Ruin 这个天下，危在旦夕 Iced Sweet Tea冰甜茶Ancient Romance275k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Disguised as a Man, Later Reclaims Her Identity] Original title: This Realm Is on the Brink of Ruin One-line summary: Transmigrate, become emperor, and figure out how to be a useful emperor. Full summary: “The deer has fled Yan, and all the realm pursues it.”, The Hunt for the Deer She transmigrated into a book and became emperor overnight. It should have been a joyous occasion. But this Great Yan dynasty was beset by natural disasters. The 543Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    [Cool][Thinking] I transmigrated into the body of the nineteenth prince who stumbled upon the throne, ascended it in a time of crisis, disguised himself as a man, and was an unknown figure who froze to death. This country is on the verge of collapse in a few years; the court is controlled by two factions; I'm facing assassination attempts… Can I change the opinions of those around me, establish my imperial authority, and win over the hearts of the people? Can this country be saved? The country depends on the people.

18. 168 相 A Rendezvous in the City of Demons 相约在魔城 Millennium Poplar千年胡杨Urban588k WordsCompleted None of the stories has anything to do with the case, yet the case that unfolds in the end is intricately linked to them all. Amid the tangled twists and turns of love and relationships, the angel and the devil in everyone’s heart wage a fierce battle. Will the angel lead you to soar free, or will the devil send you wandering aimlessly? In the world of officialdom, where every word must be carefully measured, every official must weigh the heart and mind against the tongue. Will you use your hear —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For works focusing on political intrigue and strategic maneuvering, I recommend two of my own books. One is a modern urban novel, *A Rendezvous in the Magic City*, based on a major economic case I personally experienced. This work uses a businessman's perspective and his interactions with various bureaucrats to explore the nuances of political maneuvering and intelligence. My other entry, *Fan Jin's Promotion Diary*, also revolves around Fan Jin's rise to power after passing the imperial examination and becoming a county magistrate. It explores how he skillfully navigates the power struggles between local tyrants and higher-ranking officials, showcasing how political maneuvering is applied in practice. Those interested should definitely check them out; you won't be disappointed!

19. 169 暗 Dark City Police: A Mysterious Case 暗城公安：悬疑迷案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Mystery226k WordsOngoing Three days before the wedding, Wang Hao found his fiancée Li Yanchen’s body in a demolition zone. The ring was still there. She was already cold. He refused to look the other way and insisted on investigating the case himself. He was determined to tear the truth wide open, even if it meant turning the whole Dark City upside down. 13Reads—Score195Shelves
20. 170 恶 Reborn After My Own Son, the Cruel Empress Dowager, Stabbed Me to Death 恶毒太后被亲儿子捅死之后重生了 Ink墨色Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted The vicious Empress Dowager Jiang Mingzhu was reborn. In her previous life, to put her son on the throne, she poisoned and tried to assassinate the emperor, colluded with court officials, drugged a pregnant consort to make her miscarry, and plotted against the young crown prince. Every time she schemed, she put her own life on the line to grind her stepson's face into the dirt. But when the plot to put the son she'd worked so hard to support on the throne was exposed, he stabbed her in the back 19.7kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing!! The female lead is a true powerhouse, a real "strong female lead" story—she has power, means, and strategy! Most importantly, she's also incredibly wicked!! Looking forward to the sequel about the Empress Dowager and the Grand General's male favorite!! [Heart][heart][heart]

21. 171 范 Fan Jin's Promotion Diary 范进升职记 Millennium Poplar千年胡杨Historical202k WordsCompleted Fan Jin and Zhou Jin meet at an examination for academicians. Both fail, and they become sworn brothers. The following year, with the backing of several merchants, Zhou Jin is selected as a licentiate. From there, his career takes off, and he eventually becomes a circuit intendant. Five years later, he returns to the examination hall where he first met Fan Jin. This time, Zhou Jin is the examiner, while Fan Jin is still a candidate. But Zhou Jin has never forgotten Fan Jin’s kindness, especially 11Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 扫 Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief: The Soldier King Is a Little Wild 扫黑局长：兵王有点野 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Urban218k WordsOngoing Wujiang, a small county town carved up between two local kingpins. The first three predecessors: one went mad, one died, and one was silenced. The fourth is Lu Chuan. A former special forces soldier, he was still twisting people's necks on the training ground half a month ago. Now he wears a police uniform and holds a meeting for the whole team in the morgue of a funeral home. 24Reads—Score109Shelves
23. 173 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 42.1kReads9.6Score6kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly intelligent, always able to predict the outcome and resolve situations perfectly. While some supporting characters are also intelligent, the female lead surpasses them all. She can perfectly anticipate the male lead's thoughts, becoming his tool and his means to gain power. They mutually exploit each other, and gradually fall in love amidst this cycle of manipulation.

24. 174 综 Film and TV Crossover: A Shi 综影视：阿十 Ning Chang宁常Female-Channel Fanfiction17.7M WordsCompleted World 45: Tang Dynasty, Li Mao (ongoing...) The Great Dao gives rise to fifty, of which forty-nine are manifest, while the last remains elusive. Those controlled by fate give everything they have for a chance to change their destiny and rewrite their lives. This time, at last, they find the perfect ending! World 44: The Glory, Yin Yuji World 43: Chong Zi, Wen Zi World 42: Story of Yanxi Palace, Chen Bi World 41: The Knockout, Jiang Nianyi World 40: A Dream Behind a Crystal Curtain, Wang Lvp ping 40.7kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    If you'd like to read some of my treasured books, then I'll recommend them to you without hesitation. The protagonists are all cunning villains, and the female leads aren't naive either; they're all incredibly good. I hope you'll like them, especially the last one—click to read if you disagree. "Is it okay?" He asked you. "Why is it so obvious that adding a 'membership' sign at the beginning makes it seem like it's not okay?" "It adds a 'membership' sign at the beginning." The day ends.

25. 175 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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    Highly recommend "Ambush"! A masterpiece of political intrigue in an alternate history, full of witty battles and satisfying revenge, with excellent writing and plot. A must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

26. 176 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    What is the art of rulership? Let's learn it.

27. 177 清 A Qing Dynasty Tale: The Tenth Prince Just Wants to Eat Watermelon 清穿之十阿哥只想吃瓜 Ms. Cabbage包菜女士Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Set in an alternate Qing dynasty, so some details differ from history] After going from an overworked office drone to the useless tenth prince in the struggle among the nine princes for the throne, Yinsi was quite pleased. With such a powerful maternal family, and an equally powerful clan through his future wife, no one would dare provoke him lightly. And thanks to his consort’s Mongolian heritage, there was little chance he’d get dragged into the succession struggle. As long as he didn’t cause 11.2kReads9.1Score857Shelves
28. 178 锦 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 Little Hejian小禾尖Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The concubine's daughter, step by step, schemes her way to control wealth and power, rising from a weak girl in a secluded mansion to a person in charge of finances, a high-energy and stress-free journey.

29. 179 你 Why Is Your Game So Full of History? 你的游戏为何充满历史感 Dongfang Ying东方迎Urban2.2M WordsCompleted P.S. This is a parallel world with a unified empire and a different history. Rest assured, everyone, and enjoy! In the Great Xia Empire, inside a game livestream. Scene One “If every game on the competition lineup is trash, then let's play the trashiest one. Bring it on... The Three Kingdoms Battle!” “What the heck? It starts with the Oath of the Peach Garden, but the beginner quest is to save a collapsing empire and restore the Han dynasty?!” Scene Two “This is even more ridiculous than The Thr 38.2kReads8.4Score3.6kShelves

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    The difficulty of these three books increases exponentially. The second book sounds like fan fiction, but it's completely different. I won't say much about the third one.

30. 180 追 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 Illiterate Sun文盲孙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Take a look at this property development [thinking]

31. 181 垂 The Fishing Warlock 垂钓术士 A Lonely Traveler一逆旅Eastern Fantasy514k WordsOngoing I awoke from the dark chaos, my soul already washed in endless flames. I rose from the desolate lands of the northern frontier, and my army will destroy every last enemy. I began cultivating at the Spirit Awakening Ceremony, and one day my power will surpass the highest peak. Eternal Darkness, the Flame of Creation, the Deep Azure Firmament… Which sect conceals the steps to the summit? The Simple Staff, the Trueflame Sacred Sword, the Flashing Frost Mace… Which magical weapon holds the secret of —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
32. 182 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A female-oriented, purely historical romance with political intrigue elements. No time travel/reincarnation, no revenge/slapping of villains, and no scheming women. The male and female leads are highly intelligent, engaging in strategic maneuvering and battles of wits; everyone remains sharp and intelligent. It includes elements of national sentiment and romantic love.

33. 183 火 Naruto: I Transmigrated as Tsunade's Twin Sister 火影：我穿越成了纲手双胞胎姐姐 Fighting Girl Tingting博击女孩婷婷Anime Fanfiction263k WordsOngoing [Dual-audience appeal + hard-hitting political intrigue + alternate history + epic Naruto Warring States era + slow burn + subverting expectations + wuxia elements + fantasy power struggle] This doesn’t follow the original story, and it’s no Naruto dream! This is an original political epic built on the Naruto foundation. If you love sweeping narratives and political machinations in the style of Game of Thrones, dive right in! In Konoha’s early years, Hashirama Senju and his only son both peris 63Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 184 岁 Clear Skies Year After Year 岁岁晴明 Carrying Flowers in Search of Wine担花寻酒Ancient Romance452k WordsOngoing An ensemble cast in the inner household + women helping women + plot-driven You can take away the soap and the loom, but you can't take away the wisdom of the people's struggle in our minds. Transmigrators bring not only advanced technology, but also advanced experience in struggle. This is not a wish-fulfillment story! No intense push and pull! No tragic, all-consuming romance! This novel is packed with women's solidarity ⬆️ and plot ⬆️, with a moderate amount of inner-household intrigue and po 106Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 185 穿 I Transmigrated as Hu Hai, and You Call This a Thousand-Mile Horse? 穿越成胡亥，你说这是千里马？ A Chaotic Burst of Yue Jinzhao一阵杂乱的越今朝Historical395k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I was in Xianyang Palace, where the courtiers stood as silent as cicadas in winter. The eunuch Zhao Gao led in a deer and asked with a beaming smile, “Your Majesty, this is a thousand-mile steed. Isn't that right?” I was Hu Hai, the ruler who lost his kingdom, a puppet emperor in the history books. At that very moment, the soul of Li Yue, a graduate student in history, entered this body! A horse? To hell with that! As everyone watched in horror, I drew the Son of Hea 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌱 [High IQ + Hardcore Time Travel + Political Intrigue] The historical details are not fabricated. The famous scene of "calling a deer a horse" is adapted in a way that is both faithful to the original and innovative. The author has put in a lot of effort. The supporting characters are also very well-developed. There are no two-dimensional characters or brainless characters. The author also pays attention to the checks and balances in the court!

36. 186 太 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, 1853 太平天国1853 Armory Battalion火器营Historical342k WordsOngoing Whenever I watched movies, I would imagine going back to ancient times and wonder if I could make a name for myself through my own efforts. When it actually happened to me, I learned that ancient society was a place that devoured people, and every step felt like walking on thin ice... Returning readers can start from Chapter 143. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main plot of this time-travel novel takes place during the Taiping Rebellion, depicting the struggles between various power groups. Strengths: The strategic and tactical logic is rigorous; a must-read for fans of large-scale war novels and wars set in an era of transition between cold and hot weapons.

37. 187 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.7kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    Three Kingdoms, female channel.

38. 188 道 The Language of Daoist Arts 道术语 Rui Wenbo's Notes瑞文博记Historical828k WordsOngoing [History + Taoist Arts + Treasure Hunting + Medicine] A double doctorate in cultural heritage and traditional Chinese medicine transmigrates to ancient times. How can a wandering physician plot his way to dominion over the world? The Dao within the Dao, the game within the game: how will you break through? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The schemes and plots are profound and unpredictable.

39. 189 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    🌠Officially Approved🌠🗣Live Audio Reading🗣🔥🔥For those who enjoy high intelligence and political intrigue: ① The protagonist starts out weak and easily bullied, but gradually grows stronger. 🧸The more you read, the more you feel the depth of the story. 🦄The harem isn't just about pretty faces; there are characters with both literary and martial skills, and strategic acumen. 👍

40. 190 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
41. 191 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, She Became an Investor Everyone Wanted to Win Over 退婚后，她成了万人追捧的投资人 Ten Thousand Blades千万刃Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Medical skills + transmigrated supporting villainess + political intrigue + strong heroine + secret identities + satisfying read] Bai Jiu'er, a doctor, transmigrates into the body of a vicious supporting character with a truly tragic ending. In her previous life, she was the male lead's wife, only to end up as a miserable prostitute. After transmigrating, she has nothing but money. At least she isn't married yet. First step, obviously, is to break off the engagement! What? The male lead went cr 53.7kReads9.2Score8kShelves

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    A scheming and intelligent empress

42. 192 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    I've been following this closely and am completely engrossed. I hope you can update soon!

43. 193 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.6kReads8.9Score924Shelves
44. 194 驸 My Consort Took a Concubine, So I Cast Him Off; He Rebelled, So I Became Emperor 驸马纳妾我休弃，驸马造反我称帝 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [A noblewoman and a transmigrated woman join forces to contend for the throne. Strong female lead, ensemble cast, political intrigue, no romance] Yuan Xuan was born to be a pawn. For the sake of the realm, she lived as a man and served as crown prince for over a decade. When her younger brother was born, Yuan Xuan returned to living as a woman and became a discarded pawn. Abandoned by everyone, she had no one left who didn’t want her dead. Less than a year into her marri 15.3kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

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    It looks great; the number 7 is mainly positioned at the back.

45. 195 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves
46. 196 这 This Start Is Pretty Miserable! 这个开局有点惨啊！ Pi Xiaobai皮小白Historical888k WordsCompleted He transmigrates straight into an assassin training camp! After barely escaping with his life, he unexpectedly takes the place of an official’s son! He originally planned to pursue the imperial examinations, but the dynasty is in its final days and chaos engulfs the land! Watch the protagonist carve out his own place in the world! The author is no good at writing introductions, so please head straight to the story... 3.3kReads8.6Score233Shelves

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    This is good. It's a fictional dynasty, and all the characters, whether main or supporting, are intelligent. There are no instances of supporting characters acting stupidly just to highlight the male lead!

47. 197 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 182Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    This book is super good, and it gets better and better.

48. 198 说 I Was Supposed to Be the Top Sword Cultivator, So Why Is It the Sword of Being a Jerk? 说好第一剑修，怎么是犯贱的贱 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Physical edition preorder opens at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd] [Hilarious, absurd, no-romance power fantasy + meme references + the female lead is the root of all evil] [One female lead corrupts every prodigy] At the sect entrance examination, everyone else was busy testing their spiritual roots. I was busy scamming people. Chi Miao transmigrated into the cultivation world ten years ago and got bound to a System that could only be unlocked after she committed a hundred scams. It promised she could b 107.2kReads9.5Score15.5kShelves

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    Very nice, the layout of 7 is mainly at the back

49. 199 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 25.2kReads9.5Score4kShelves
50. 200 沙 After the Goofy Guard Joined the Mansion, the Easygoing Prince's Heart Started Racing 沙雕侍卫进府后，佛系皇子心狂跳 Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted The ratings are low right after release [madcap antics + chaotic everyday life + satisfying schemes + two powerful leads + ensemble cast + sharp-tongued] A worker's got a worker's spirit. Workers are the cream of the crop! Zhao Ouou, China's top sanda champion, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a young assassin who successfully defected from her organization in a political-strategy novel with a strong female lead. In the original story, the protagonist defected from her organization an 134Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    These books are all great! You won't regret reading them!

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