Scheming Powerful Minister, Historical Romance 腹黑权臣，古言

1. 501 江 I Pledge You My Kingdom 江山为聘 Awakening of Insects惊蛰Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted How do you break a person’s pride? Make them be betrayed by the people closest to them, make the person they love die because of them, and make them marry a man despite being a prince... For half his life, Jiang Yun was a discarded pawn in the game of imperial power. When he had nothing left, it was Chu Ye who took his hand and said, “Your Highness, you still have me.” Chu Ye fought corrupt officials for him, seized the throne, quelled rebellions, and made everyone who had hurt him pay the price 1.3kReads9.2Score209Shelves
2. 502 恶 The Wicked Beauty Is So Alluring! She Makes the Cold, Powerful Minister Love Her to the Bone 恶女娇又撩！勾清冷权臣爱她入骨 Qi Lu祁禄Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Both Inexperienced + Yandere + Rebirth + Faking Her Death, Going Crazy, and Running Away Pregnant + Flirting and Pampering + Winning Back His Wife at Any Cost] [A Scheming, Beautiful, Soft-Hearted Villainess vs. A Sinister, Unhinged Power Broker] Shen Qingtang died horribly in her previous life. Only before her death did she discover that her seemingly devoted husband had been keeping a mistress behind her back, and that the adopted son in her name was the mistress's child. On the day her adopt 808Reads8.7Score106Shelves
3. 503 嫁 After Marrying the Gloomy Powerful Minister's Younger Brother 嫁给阴郁权臣弟弟后 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title Why Not Ride the Wind Together] Xu Yunjia and Pei Youqing grew up together. After they married, she managed the household and cared for his parents, doing everything a wife could be expected to do. She never imagined that one day a woman would arrive at her door with Pei Youqing’s child. Only then did Yunjia realize that she had been living a joke all these years. She returned to the time before she married Pei Youqing. Xu Yunjia no longer want 13kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
4. 504 佞 The Treacherous Minister's Beloved 佞臣娇宠 Flowers Flying Beneath the Moon月下飞花Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted Su Wanwan came to the capital to get married, only for her cousin to cheat on her. The most powerful noble in the land, the emperor’s brother-in-law, was cheated on at the same time. That was a lot to take in. Her head was spinning. Su Wanwan thought, if that nobleman’s wife could seduce her cousin, why couldn’t she marry her ex-husband? Gu Chengchun thought, if that bastard could steal his woman, why couldn’t he marry his country cousin? “Lord Gu, can you blow out the candle now? Our wedding ni 1.8kReads8.4Score258Shelves
5. 505 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 181Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! Everyone in the cast is intelligent! The male and female leads are both brave and resourceful, a powerful duo seeking revenge!

6. 506 奸 The Scheming Minister Has No Desire to Be Everyone's Beloved 奸臣她不想当万人迷 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Cold, Suspicious Emperor vs. Female Official Disguised as a Man] Yu Bie is an illegitimate son who disguises herself as a man. She’s ambitious and insatiable, and plenty of people hate and despise her. She doesn’t care in the slightest. Her younger sister is Prince Zhang’s consort, so Yu Bie naturally joins Prince Zhang’s faction. She sincerely hopes he’ll succeed in the struggle for the throne and become crown prince. That would bring Yu Bie one step closer to her own dream: becoming a powerfu 42.5kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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   I looked it over again, and I'll recommend another one to you; this one is really good.

7. 507 惹 Bewitching Yulang: The Cold, Powerful Official's Quest for Love 惹玉郎：清冷权臣追妻记 Writing Here此间执笔Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, so it might be pretty low ⑉꒦ິ^꒦ິ⑉꧞ [Both leads are reborn. They gradually come to understand each other and fall in love; a slice-of-life romance where the aloof, untouchable beauty falls from her pedestal and goes mad for love. Set in an imaginary world.] A gentle, beautiful, well-bred young lady × a cool, taciturn powerbroker In her previous life, Xie Wanmian married the man she loved, Meng Heqing. After the wedding, she devoted herself to serving her husband and his 582Reads7.3Score101Shelves
8. 508 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.4kReads9.2Score661Shelves
9. 509 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.3kReads9.2Score132Shelves

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   Ye Xiaoyu's journey to divorce her husband is full of challenges and opportunities. How will she seize her destiny in the novel? Come and witness the excitement!

10. 510 国 The Duke Has Gone Missing. Has His Wife Earned a Place in the Imperial Ancestral Temple? 国公失踪，夫人配享太庙了吗 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + transmigration + strong heroine + satisfying read + palace and household intrigue + lighthearted, no angst] After transmigrating to ancient times, Shangguan Jin, who has always worked in investment banking, feels like a good-for-nothing. She can't farm, and she can't make any of the modern inventions, either. The only thing she has going for her is her identity: the Duchess of the Duke's Estate, whose husband, the master of the house, has gone missing! Luckily, there are no dif 6.5kReads9.2Score657Shelves
11. 511 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the book to read!! She was blindfolded for thirty years, seeing through the pretense of human nature. He ruled a vast empire, controlling the court and the people, but unable to control his wandering heart. A red thread connects them, one end a sea of ​​blood feud, the other a vast land. Beginning with scheming, ending with deep affection, this tragic love story at the pinnacle of imperial power becomes increasingly captivating as it unfolds.

12. 512 唢 When the Suona Sounds, This Princess Makes a Grand Entrance 唢呐一响，本公主闪亮登场 Li Dou You李都有Ancient Romance75k WordsOngoing Within the palace walls, there are too many constraints and too much sorrow. I long for freedom, yet with every step I lose my way. Where does the freedom I seek truly lie? The suona sounds, and this princess is reborn, yet step by step I move toward the path fate has laid out for me. Whether I live or die is not up to me, but neither is it up to this world! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is the second male lead considered cunning?

13. 513 世 The Heir Apparent Hides a Blade in His Palm 世子掌心藏刃 Yuanmo Laozu Who Likes the Nameless Sunflower喜欢无名葵的渊魔老祖Historical159k WordsCompleted Lu Ming, heir to the Northern Pacification Prince's residence, is as gentle as jade on the surface, but dark and calculating beneath. Su Qing, the orphaned survivor of the previous dynasty, is a black-hearted beauty. They carefully navigate the whirlpool of political intrigue, testing each other as undercurrents surge between them. A mysterious force lurks in the court, while old retainers scheme against one another within the residence. The path to revenge is fraught with danger, and one carele —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient court intrigue and romance, no harem, sweet and pampering, non-stop kisses and consummation scenes, no dragging or pacing!

14. 514 长 A Spear Pierces the Heart 长枪破情 Shattered Promise幻灭承诺Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted A Long Spear Breaks the Heart —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Song Li was once a descendant of the illustrious Song family. The entire Song family had been martyred and died on the battlefield, leaving only Song Li as their sole heir. Song Li's mother, to secure a stable future for her daughter, reluctantly allowed her to marry Zhan Changchun. On that day, amidst a grand procession of red bridal processions, Song Li, filled with hope for the future, stepped into the general's mansion. Her wedding night should have been a sweet and happy occasion, but fate revealed its cruel face. Before Song Li could recover from her joy, devastating news arrived—the Song family had been massacred by a mysterious force that very night, the entire family wiped out.

15. 515 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [I highly recommend it!]

16. 516 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 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    🦋🦋🦋So, what could you do if you traveled back to ancient times? Wang Yang traveled back in time while in a museum, along with three other people. How would they survive in this unknown world? Copy ancient poems? They probably don't know many, right? Make salt? They don't even have household registration, what should they do? Wang Yang could only rely on his own guesses to impersonate the Langya Wang clan.

17. 517 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Smirk]

18. 518 晚 Late-Night Smoke 晚来烟 The Sky Is So Blue天好蓝啊Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted Meng Wanyan has skin as fair as ice and jade, and beauty that can captivate an entire city. In a figure-hugging qipao, with a supple, willowy waist, she is born to beguile. By day, she is an elegant beauty, pure as jade and clear as ice. By night, she is a dark-night enchantress who loves a thrill. Qi Junyan, the crown prince of the imperial capital, has an impeccable physique and a face as beautiful as an immortal’s. In truth, he is proud, unruly, and rakishly free-spirited. In his twenty-four 1.6kReads8.9Score193Shelves

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    🌿②In the bustling alleyway, a biased grandfather, favoring sons over daughters, dreamt of a lucky doll. From then on, the adorable little dumpling became everyone's darling, and even Huang Ling's status rose dramatically. 🌿①Lin Dongze successfully became a boss, and Zhuang Tunan, despite his leg injury, continued to work hard. However, unexpectedly, this...

19. 519 悔 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Ancient Romance881k WordsOngoing Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended: Powerful Ministers (pure ancient romance)

20. 520 云 Cloud Terrace Stratagem 云台策 Wind and Blossoms by the Yangliu River杨柳河的风椛Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing [Slow-paced + classical historical romance + court intrigue and power struggles + three generations of heroines] The flames of war illuminate red robes, while an abacus determines the fate of the realm: an epic tale of three generations of remarkable women. [Runaway heiress × stone-faced general] × [Genius female chancellor × young marshal forged on the battlefield] When the beloved daughter of Jiangnan’s wealthiest merchant meets a battle-hardened general who rose from humble beginnings, they m 8Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A cold-faced general is ordered to capture a runaway bride, but feelings secretly develop between them during their time together. Under the shadow of political intrigue, what will become of them? "The Strategy of Yuntai" will give you the answer.

21. 521 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.8kReads9.4Score185Shelves

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    Male lead, please pamper the female lead! She's so pitiful! [Smirking][smiling]

22. 522 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One is exceptionally handsome and elegant, the other ruthless and decisive; a former dynasty's orphan versus a cunning prince. Court intrigue, chivalrous spirit, battles, romance, strategic brilliance, and flawless planning—a very engaging historical romance novel about political intrigue.

23. 523 茶 The Tea-Playing Little White Flower Is Sweet and Obedient 茶艺小白花，她又乖又软 Grapes Are Quite Sweet葡萄挺甜的Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.7kReads8.9Score113Shelves

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    Every eligible man in Kyoto avoids her like the plague, except… the Grand Secretary. Shen Changting: "I heard that the Princess wrote these four thousand family rules especially for me. I am honored by the Princess's favor. Why don't you accompany me to study them tonight?" Ning An: "I heard that the kitchen is short of firewood. Someone, quickly take some to burn."

24. 524 她 The Love-Brained Villain Has Targeted Her Again and Again 她又又又被恋爱脑反派攻略了 Duo Mao Mao朵猫猫Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Mutual devotion + Comedy + Love-Hate Relationship + Transmigration + Mind Reading + System + Relentless Pampering] Jiang Wan transmigrates to the cultivation world. Her mission is to purge it of demons and monsters so she can return home, but… why does that terrifying Demon Lord keep staring at her? What? The Demon Lord is bound to a romance-addict System? What? His target is Jiang Wan? What? She can hear the Demon Lord and the System’s thoughts? As someone who only wants to go home, 13.6kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
25. 525 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.9kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    [Heart][Heart] Ancient Chinese romance, top-tier! [Heart][Heart] The female lead is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, married into a noble family. Her husband goes to the front lines to fight on their wedding day, returning the following year with two sons and a concubine. Afterwards, she faces reality and divorces him. [Sending Heart][Sending Heart] The male lead is a prince.

26. 526 撩 She Seduced and Tricked the Blind, Disgraced Crown Prince! The Villainess Fled After Getting Pregnant 撩骗瞎眼废太子！恶女怀崽后跑了 Freedom Soda自由汽水Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Story complete] Wicked heroine + seduction + heroine pursues hero [Both leads are virgins + Reborn + Blind Crown Prince + Runaway Pregnant Wife + The Long Road to Winning Back a Wife + Flirting and Spoiling] A gloomy, lovesick, deposed Crown Prince in the beginning, turning into a clingy puppy later, opposite a clever, flirtatious merchant’s daughter In her previous life, on the day Song Wanyin was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, he joined the army, and she ended up going 5.5kReads8.9Score371Shelves
27. 527 人 After His Human Antidote Ran Away, the Cold Prince Turned Dark 人形解药出走后，高冷王爷黑化了 Zhou Guihua周桂花Ancient Romance302k WordsOngoing [Big Bad Wolf + Little White Rabbit + groveling romance] Wan Hong is afflicted with a poison bug, and the only way to keep himself alive is to spend every night with a naive, simple-minded village girl. She's pitifully foolish, yet loves him to the point of obsession, her every “Brother Hong” making his heart flutter. But he is a prince, high above everyone else, while she is nothing but a lowly country girl... When they meet again, she's become the charming owner of a pastry shop, but she has —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cunning and slightly wicked male lead

28. 528 王 The Prince’s Soft, Alluring Consort Has the Cold, Desire-Fueled Prince Addicted to Possessing Her 王妃腰软娇媚，冷欲王爷占有上瘾 Sweet Year After Year岁岁甜甜Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Content warning: The ancient setting is entirely fictional and is not based on real history. [Sweet romance + only each other + happy ending + lovestruck, clingy hero + fictional dynasty] (Delicate, seductive beauty with fair skin x possessive, clingy, calculating, loyal puppy of a man) Tan Lingyin transmigrates and opens her eyes while fleeing an arranged marriage. Her scumbag ex is sweet-talking her, pretending he wants them to elope together. She beats him up, then rushes into the arms of Pri 4.5kReads9.1Score410Shelves
29. 529 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! I love her cleverness, her free spirit, and her deep loyalty; it's so touching. It also completely changed my perception of Tomato's writing style; the author has a fantastic command of grand narratives!

30. 530 月 The Moon as Venom, the Heart as Bait: Prince, Take This Challenge 月为蛊，心为引：王爷请接招 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted A sensual heroine × a taciturn, scheming hero [Transmigration] [Everyone's favorite] [Domineering prince] [Superpowers] [golden finger] [Both leads are each other's only one] Su Yueming, a modern marketing expert, transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the Great Xia Dynasty. On the night she's about to be sold, the young prince Xiao Jingyan intervenes and keeps her as his mistress for a shamelessly indulgent year. She wants him for his looks and money, while he thinks she's 294Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A priestess seduces a young prince; together they vie for power. [Laughing][Thumbs up]

31. 531 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    💥Palace intrigue dramas, high-IQ battles, political intrigue dramas,

32. 532 被 After Being Dumped, She Devotes Herself to Making Money, Getting Rich, and Marrying Up 被渣后，她沉迷搞钱暴富又高嫁了 Yi Yuan亿圆Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Completed] As the daughter of a merchant, Fu Mingyu is jilted at twenty. Everyone laughs that she'll probably spend her life as a lowly concubine, filling in for a wife. Fu Mingyu turns her attention to making money, thinking only that once she becomes the richest person in the world, if she still can't find a husband, she can buy herself a few handsome, strong, obedient young men: one to romance her, one to whisper sweet nothings, one to make her laugh, and one to have fun with... She does bec 3.2kReads9.2Score403Shelves
33. 533 南 Farming Amid the Chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北乱世我种田 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, power struggles, war, farming The chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties era is impossible to survive in! Then let's fight! A mysterious, stunningly beautiful shaman? I'll make her my wife. The Baiyue tribes in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains? They're one of us, so don't panic! A refugee-army general with a mysterious background? A good brother, let's make our way together! The lofty aristocratic clans? I can't kill you all… The Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern D 2kReads8.9Score199Shelves
34. 534 大 The Great Qianyuan: The Great Qian Dynasty 大哉乾元之大乾王朝 Transport Commissioner of Jiangnan West Road江南西路转运使Historical384k WordsCompleted This is the story of a 21st-century engineering student who transmigrates to the fictional Great Qian Dynasty. With a healthy emperor and the crown prince already established as the legitimate eldest son, how will the seventh prince grow step by step, overcome countless hardships, eventually ascend the throne, and unite the realm? 38Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 535 权 Power Plays for You 权谋为卿 Xu Ziying徐子樱Ancient Romance122k WordsCompleted Shen Qingzhuo is the third daughter of the Shen household, born to a concubine. Her legitimate mother treats her harshly, and her elder sister frames her. But she is remarkably strong-willed, full of ideas and conviction, and fights for her own future. In the end, she becomes a skilled businesswoman and finds a happy love. Gu Yanci is the youngest chancellor in the court, whose methods make people shudder. In truth, however, he is a hopeless romantic who will do anything to win his wife back. Th 41Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 536 锦 The Brocade Merchant's Ledger 锦商录 I Have Good Fish我有嘉鱼Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Awakening from a long dream, Chen Yingxi, whose family had been farmers for five generations, faced her elder brother’s grave illness, an ex-husband determined to force her into marriage, and parents who cared only about money and wanted to sell her as a concubine for a betrothal gift. She refused to spend her whole life as a farmer’s wife. With the help of Chen Yuanyuan, a widow in the village, the two women launched an impulsive escape from their mountain village. New to Jinzhou City, she we 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 537 填 The Second Wife's Conquest Guide 填房攻略 A Great Actor in Life生活好演员Ancient Romance299k WordsCompleted A new story is here! Please give it lots of likes and support! Wishing every lovely reader of this story happiness every day, a joyful life, good health, and success, prosperity, and good fortune in everything! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 538 梧 The Palace Courtyard Locked by Wutong Trees 梧桐锁宫院 Xiao Qi Ning Ning Zi小七宁宁子Ancient Romance870k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast story. Yun Lingxian never had children of her own, yet in her later years, when she became a consort dowager, she found herself surrounded by grandchildren. Still, she often thought back to her youth. At seven, she entered the palace to be Ning'er’s study companion. From then on, she was like the parasol tree trapped within the palace walls: a watcher of the game, and a pawn caught in its depths. Looking back on her life, she remembers the young men and women of noble birth who 1Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 539 捡 After Taking in Five Brothers, No One in the Capital Dares Cross Me 捡了五个哥哥后，京城无人敢惹 Mo Yuzhi陌于之Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After fifteen years on the streets, Jiang Sheng had found herself five older brothers. For their sake, little Jiang Sheng braved every danger and worked herself to the bone to earn money. Her brothers never let her down, either, giving everything for their little sister. Then the General’s Mansion discovered that its legitimate daughter had been switched at birth and hurried to find her. But they didn’t treat her well, either. Some mocked her as uncouth, some laughed at her ignorance, and others 43kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves
40. 540 天 A Catastrophic Start: I’m Forced to Marry a Lame, Mad King 天崩开局，我被迫嫁给瘸腿癫王 Who Says Immortality Must Be Lonely?谁说长生需寂寞Ancient Romance806k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both with no past relationships: the woman transmigrates into a book, pretending to be a vixen but really just a laid-back slacker; the man is reborn, pretending to be a madman but secretly a true romantic. They spar and fall in love, flirt to the extreme, enjoy endless sweet indulgence, and clash over court politics.] No bitter drama, just sweet, over-the-top romance. Their clashes are mostly battles of wits. Su Xu accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder 863Reads9.3Score131Shelves

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    A transmigrated woman and a reborn man, a clear-headed, laid-back guy x a cunning, sharp-tongued, and ruthless king. No cheat codes, they survive purely through political maneuvering. Everyone is intelligent, lighthearted, funny, and without melodrama. The logic is rigorous, the plot is intricately linked, and it's incredibly good! [OK]

41. 541 婢 The Beautiful Maid 婢子绝色 Rain Tapping the Pipa雨打琵琶Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted “Come here and let me hold you.” Looking at Lin Shuang'er trembling before him, Ye Beicheng suppresses the madness in his eyes. Everyone knows the God of War Prince of Great Song is cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. Yet he takes a servant girl to his bed and cherishes her like a treasure. Lin Shuang'er was born poor, with a life worth less than dirt. She knows she shouldn't become so attached to her master's affection. But this master stands up for her, lowers himself for her, and giv 4.6kReads9.2Score1kShelves
42. 542 嫁 After Marrying a Wicked Minister, All of the Capital Chases Me for the Gossip 嫁给大奸臣后，全京城追着吃瓜 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [The male lead is ruthless, vicious, and sharp-tongued + utterly devoted to his wife + strong female lead] Su Huai is the most powerful minister at court, and everyone fears him. He enjoys nothing but playing power games and scheming. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that'll cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao deeply regretted impulsively show —Reads—Score220Shelves
43. 543 皇 What Should I Do? My Imperial Uncle Loves Me Too Much. Maybe I Should Kill Him 皇叔太爱我了怎么办？那就杀了吧 Bamboo Breeze, Orchid Dreams竹风兰梦Ancient Romance361k WordsOngoing [Reborn + revenge + mutual chastity + brutal killings + whatever the mood calls for...] Sun Wanjiao, a pampered, willful little princess, is ordered by imperial decree to marry Zhao Yumo, the legitimate heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. She can hardly call her marriage happy, but tormenting Zhao Yumo is the only thing she finds amusing in the duke's residence. That is, until a New Year's Eve palace banquet two years into her marriage. Her beloved imperial uncle, the current emperor, uses 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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44. 544 痴 Three Years of Foolishness: The General’s Legitimate Daughter Returns Home and Goes on a Rampage 痴傻三年：将军嫡女回府杀疯了 Wen Xingyun温幸运Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy + adored by all + strong heroine + understands animals + face-slapping + punishing scum + legitimate daughter Song Yue, a PhD in medicine, transmigrates by chance and becomes the legitimate daughter of a general’s household, a young woman who had been mentally impaired for three years. Her concubine stepmother and stepsister poisoned her, then left her in a nunnery to be beaten and treated like a madwoman. Her stepmother seized the family fortune, while her stepsister took her 2.6kReads8.4Score278Shelves

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    Poisoned and rendered mentally impaired? She used her poison skills to fight back, making her stepmother kneel and beg for forgiveness!

45. 545 重 After I Was Reborn, My Late Husband and Ex-Husband Started Fighting 重生后，亡夫与前夫打起来了 Xi Ruo Wu Zhi兮若无止Ancient Romance609k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, a scheming male lead, ruthless pursuit, a love triangle, and rekindled love after a breakup] [A foolish beauty in her past life and not much smarter in this one VS a reserved, self-disciplined beauty on a lofty pedestal VS a hedonistic young lord who takes what he wants] In her past life, Gan Caier managed to squander a winning hand through her own sheer incompetence. In the end, she died alone in the snow on New Year’s Eve. She couldn’t blame anyone else, but she still died with regre 60.2kReads9.1Score8.6kShelves

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    A cunning and powerful minister, an ancient romance novel. See which powerful minister you like [smirk]. The second book features a noble and powerful minister, cold-hearted and ruthless, holding the power of life and death in the capital. Yet, he is only willing to be her devoted subject.

46. 546 剧 It’s Just a Murder Mystery Game, So Why Is the Prince So Into It? 剧本杀而已，王爷怎么上头了？ Hua Ya嬅丫Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted Top game designer Ling Wei works herself to death from overtime. When she opens her eyes, she's become the mistreated legitimate daughter of a general's household, with a father who doesn't care and a concubine who bullies her! As she suffers one humiliation after another, her professional instincts kick in: “Isn't Concubine Liu's trick a beginner's trap?” “Could Prince Xiao Jue be a hidden high-difficulty NPC?” “A family confrontation? This is just a murder-mystery game debrief!” Her allowance 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A game planner, a corporate slave, transmigrates into the body of a vulnerable legitimate daughter, but with her professional murder mystery game skills, she overturns the script! Utilizing her modern game planning knowledge, she uses her superior wits to outmaneuver everyone. The prince who once scorned her is now infatuated with her...

47. 547 与 May Our Bond Never Fade 与君相知无绝衰 Yi Youxi亿有息Ancient Romance162k WordsOngoing [Fated Love x Fake Childhood Friends x Super Sweet Romantic Tension x Mystery] A powerful, scheming, fiercely loyal minister versus a peerless beauty secluded deep in the palace Fated lovers, an intense push and pull! The empire's foremost minister and a beautiful princess join forces to solve cases as their romantic tension grows! He is the empire's most cunning minister, wielding immense power. He is calculating and ruthless, yet has eyes for her alone. She is a royal princess, a peerless beau —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended! It features a cunning and loyal minister versus a haughty and aloof princess, a story of intrigue, suspense, crime-solving, and a super sweet, destined romance!

48. 548 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Regent Is Smitten 笨蛋美人乖又软摄政王他沦陷了 Drunken Sugar醉糖Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted Su Ningning is simple-minded and innocent. On her wedding day, she stumbles upon rebels slaughtering her family and crashes straight into the arms of Lou Shengxue, the regent who holds power over the entire court. Cold and bloodthirsty, he was about to take her life when he unexpectedly discovered that she carried a secret remedy for breaking curses. He had no choice but to keep her by his side. Everyone laughs at her as a useless, foolish princess consort, but only Lou Shengxue knows that this 468Reads—Score100Shelves

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    He was a ruthless killer, his hands stained with blood. But she took his hand and placed it on her face: "Your hands are so cold, let me warm them for you." At that moment, he crumbled completely.

49. 549 被 After the Mad Chief Counselor Forced Me to Become His Blade, He Offered Up the World and Begged for Forgiveness 被疯批首辅强收为刀后，他交出天下跪求原谅 Mo Jianwei墨见微38k WordsCompleted After the Mad Chief Minister Forces Me to Become His Blade, He Offers Up the World and Kneels, Begging for Forgiveness 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crazy power minister chases his wife to the crematorium

50. 550 成 After We Wed, the Aloof Chancellor Fell for Me 成亲后，高冷丞相沦陷了 September Honey九月花蜜Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + sweet and satisfying + marriage before love + everyday life + devoted to one another] Du Nan transmigrated into a book, becoming Yun Shuyue, the sickly, pampered legitimate daughter of a wealthy merchant family in the capital. Three days later, she was to marry Jiang Chengyuan, the prime minister, a first-rank official at court. A perfect sacrificial supporting character! She had read more than half the story. Yun Shuyue wasn’t Jiang Chengyuan’s one true love. He mar 5.7kReads8.7Score495Shelves

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    Even powerful ministers can fall. Let's see which type of heroine can win over this cunning and aloof minister!

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