Princes, Heirs, Behind-the-Scenes Manipulation, and Political Scheming 王爷，世子，幕后，权谋

1. 101 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves

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   I recommend this book; it's good.

2. 102 抢 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ Just Making Stuff Up As I Go乱瞎特么写Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 3.5kReads8.4Score252Shelves
3. 103 魔 The Reborn Demon Lord Becomes the Ninth Prince and Is Forced to Be a Good Person 魔尊重生为九皇子，被迫当好人 No Pearl Is Lost in the Vast Sea沧海不遗珠Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing “Hypocrisy + training + multiple heroines + political scheming + darkness + yandere” (If you don't like it, don't read!) In his previous life, he slaughtered cities and destroyed kingdoms in pursuit of eternal life. In this life, the System forces him to become “the world's greatest good person.” Within the imperial palace, the crown prince is ruthless, the other princes circle like wolves, and the consort watches him like a hawk. He must play the harmless, benevolent Ninth Prince while wield 9.7kReads9.0Score992Shelves

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   Your Highness, Behind the Scenes, Power Strategies

4. 104 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.7kReads9.3Score800Shelves
5. 105 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 6.8kReads8.0Score453Shelves

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   If you're looking for something to read, this is a great historical novel. It tells the story of dynastic changes and undercurrents, where the female protagonists, each with their own unique talents, join hands to help the male protagonist overcome numerous challenges.

6. 106 奴 Three Years as a Servant Are Over: The Entire Marquis's Manor Begs Me to Return 奴期三年过：整个侯府跪求我归来 The Wandering Dream Chaser漂泊追梦者Ancient Romance123k WordsOngoing [Angst first, sweetness later + satisfying revenge + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger + plenty of regret] Lin Nian was the cherished jewel of a marquis’s household for sixteen years, until she was framed in a conspiracy and made a slave for three years, suffering every kind of torment. Her fiancé, Xiao Yan, was demoted to a slave and their engagement was annulled after she was accused of having an affair with another man. Lin Nian spent three years as a slave in the marquis’s h 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For three years, Lin Nian lived as a slave in the Marquis's mansion, barely surviving like an ant. When she finally turned away, filled with enough disappointment, the entire mansion panicked, kneeling and begging to turn back. How could they possibly repay the time they had been wronged with?

7. 107 逍 The Carefree Young Prince 逍遥小王爷 Passerby过客Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A legendary war god transmigrates to another world and becomes a useless vassal prince of Great Qin. He has a title but no power? That won't do! First, he'll seize control! The steppe barbarians are marching south to attack the frontier? Second Battalion Commander, bring out the cannons I just had built. Today, we'll teach them how to fire! The Xiongnu of the great desert want to join the fun too? Second Battalion Commander, blast them all as well! The martial arts masters of the jianghu think t 1.4kReads8.6Score135Shelves

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   I loved reading history since I was a child, but now I read fictional history.

8. 108 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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   My God, this is absolutely stunning and captivating. I just want to be a lazy bum, but I'm getting further and further away from that. The plot is full of twists and turns, the writing is beautiful and flowing, I absolutely have to praise it; it's truly amazing. Reading it felt like being right there in the story, I didn't want to stop at all, it's such an enchanting novel.

9. 109 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. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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   A clever strategy reverses the decline; court intrigues unfold; a high-IQ, excellent article.

10. 110 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.5kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves

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    Wow! 🤩🤩 This book has a cleverly designed plot that keeps you surprised throughout the reading experience. The author's words seem to have a magical power, transporting readers to a completely different world, allowing them to forget the noise and chaos of the outside world while reading.

11. 111 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score714Shelves

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    🔥🔥Book Synopsis: Set in a fictional imperial court, the protagonist, Li Yunyi, is forced into officialdom and gradually uses his cunning to conquer the world, step by step stepping out of the game and becoming the true player. 🌈🌈

12. 112 以 Scheming for the Throne 以权谋君 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted When Wei Chun was eighteen, he wandered by mistake into Zhaohe Hall, the residence of Si Yan, the only prince of Emperor Si Liang. There he met the young, innocent Si Yan and fell in love at first sight. He never managed to leave that moment behind. In the years that followed, Wei Chun, who wielded great power and commanded a mighty army, granted Si Yan everything he wanted and helped him do whatever he wished. Yet though Wei Chun made his feelings so clear, Si Yan never once spared him a glance 995Reads9.3Score129Shelves

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    🦊🦊① The male lead is a prince who enters the palace disguised as a eunuch, all for revenge. He's ruthless and cunning in palace intrigue. ② It features two male leads. The emperor orchestrates a grand scheme to be with his beloved. This love story intertwined with political intrigue is highly recommended. The cunning and power struggles of the court, and the emperor's strategies, are all exceptionally well-written.

13. 113 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
14. 114 琢 Carving Autumn Waters 琢秋水 Qian Duo钤朵Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts] [Family Revenge] Su Yunyun, the eldest daughter of the Zhongshu Ling household, and Xiao Zheyi, heir to the Rongyang Marquis household, grew up together and were in love. But when Xiao Zheyi drunkenly told her he was going to get married, Su Yunyun realized her connection to the marquis's household had come to an end. Yet, through a twist of fate, their entanglement did not end. Beneath Xiao Zheyi's philandering exterior was a sincere heart, though he loved clumsily. And 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female lead is a cold and aloof legitimate daughter, and the male lead is the heir of a marquis's family. They are childhood sweethearts, but their love story is fraught with difficulties. Everyone assumes that the female lead loves the male lead to the point of death, but little do they know that she is a strategist and cunning woman, keeping her feelings hidden from view.

15. 115 废 The Useless Prince: Once I Got My Fief, I Stopped Playing It Safe 废物皇子：到了封地就不苟了 Expert at Winning by Doing Nothing躺赢专家Historical556k WordsCompleted [No dragging things out, no padding, quickly takes up his fief, thrilling and hilarious] He transmigrated here two and a half years ago. Now that his power has grown immensely, he can no longer keep a low profile, and he can’t stay in the capital either. His only choice is to move to his fief and build his power there. His fief, Jiuzhou, is a province that has been carved up again and again, abandoned by the imperial court. Yet he arrives without hesitation. From that day on, Jiuzhou rises to pr 5.5kReads8.5Score256Shelves

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    Excellent! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

16. 116 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 Horse-Monkey Shochu马猴烧酒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The greatest weapons expert in the special forces accidentally transmigrates into the body of the Great Han Empire’s ninth prince. Thus begins a legendary rise to power: strong liquor and a spirited steed on the battlefield, while he claims the world’s power, beauty, and pleasures for himself. 102Reads9.0Score—Shelves
17. 117 玄 Xuanhuan: The Ninth Prince of Great Zhou, Invincible from the Start 玄幻：大周九皇子，开局即无敌 Wind Whisperer风语者Eastern Fantasy450k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + Fortune + Emperor + Ruthless + Invincible + No Heroine] Lin Xuan transmigrates into a fantasy world as the ninth prince of Great Zhou. In this life, he has no interest in the throne and devotes himself to martial arts. After a century of cultivation, he reaches the Grandmaster realm. A man may have no intention of killing a tiger, but the tiger may still want to kill him. To eliminate the threat he poses to the throne, the other princes frame Lin Xuan for plotting to usurp the country 8kReads8.4Score384Shelves

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    🔥🔥Book Synopsis: The Great Qian Dynasty is in turmoil. The sixth prince rises to power, the Luo Net lies hidden, and the martial arts world is led. The Money Gang enriches the rich, the Beggars' Sect members are involved, the All-Knowing Scholar comments, and the Demonic Cult is shrouded in mystery. Lu Bu's adoptive father, Gongshu Liusha, and Dugu Qiubai gather forces. The princes vie for the throne, the sixth prince is behind the scenes, and the court and martial arts world are all under his control. The dragon robe is donned, the crown prince ascends the throne, and the ministers and imperial guards all clamor to withdraw. The sixth prince's schemes astound the princes; the fate of the world is now in his grasp.🔥🔥🔥

18. 118 我 I'm a Corrupt Official Who Took Two Commoner Girls. What's the Problem? 我一个贪官抢两个民女有问题吗 Da Long Xiong A大垄兄啊Historical396k WordsCompleted [Ancient setting] [Transmigration] [Alternate world] [Comedy, schemer protagonist] This story starts a little slowly, but the protagonist is definitely no goody-goody! Xiao Chen transmigrates to the Dayu Dynasty and becomes a county magistrate from the start! He spends five years turning his county into a top-tier city, hoping to rule like a local emperor in a remote region. But the emperor discovers that Xiao Chen's county has more silver than the imperial treasury. He wants Xiao Chen to hand o 136Reads6.8Score—Shelves
19. 119 壶 Hu Xiaotian 壶笑天 Mutual Love郎情妾意Historical489k WordsCompleted Yang Yu dies alongside drug lords at the border and transmigrates to the Sui dynasty, into the body of the useless heir of the Prince of Zhenbei! He wants to be an idle young lord, but there are always petty troublemakers pushing him to grow stronger! Breaking off an engagement? Fine, but I’m the one breaking off my engagement to you, Liu Wanqing! From a useless young lord to taking command of 200,000 Zhenbei troops, inventing all sorts of things from the twenty-first century, and opening a brot 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excellent, excellent!!

20. 120 玄 Xuanhuan: My Sword Strikes Just a Little Too Slowly 玄幻：我的出剑速度有亿点慢 Shadow Afraid of the Dark怕黑的影子Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Qiye thought that with a sword in hand, he could live freely and take on the world, but he was betrayed and killed. In this life, he follows his own path, keeping his sword hidden in his heart. The Sword Saint of Heaven and Earth: “You draw your sword too slowly…” The Sword Saint of Heaven and Earth, dead! The Sword God of the Nine Netherworlds: “Everyone says you’re slow to draw your sword. You really are no match for me…” The Sword God of the Nine Netherworlds, dead! The White-Robed Swor 665Reads8.1Score103Shelves
21. 121 老 I'm the King, the Regent King! 老子是王，辅政王！ Ling Yuntian翎云天Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [A superb 2026 complete novel, perfect for binge-reading!] One day, Xu Ce opened his eyes and found himself in Great Jing. Xu Ce had suddenly become the all-powerful Prince Regent of the Jing Dynasty. He was quite pleased with his new status. Sure, the powerful Shen family was stirring up trouble at court, and the Northern Rong were eyeing the realm from beyond the borders, but neither was a big problem. When the crucial moment came, he would step in! A prince should act like a prince. First t 13.7kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates to the Great Jing Dynasty and becomes the regent, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops and wielding absolute power in the court. However, he never expected that he would be the regent.

22. 122 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard Solves Cases with Spirit Sight: From the Start, I Get the Lingbo Microstep 锦衣卫通灵破案：开局获凌波微步 Cong, the Twenty-Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month腊月二十八琮Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted 47kReads8.7Score4.4kShelves

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    🍀🍀Princes, heirs, behind-the-scenes figures, power struggles, love and hate—it's all here. And yes, there are occasional laughs too! [Licking screen] You definitely won't regret reading this. The comments section is overwhelmingly positive, topping the reader's charts.

23. 123 修 Are Cultivators Weak? Do You Know the Difference Between Immortals and Mortals? 修仙者弱？你可知仙凡有别 Summer Mouthwash夏日漱口Eastern Fantasy960k WordsOngoing [Cultivators as the Fourth Disaster] [The protagonist does not suffer! The protagonist does not suffer!] This is a starsea era in which everyone has a chance to awaken and become a deity. After five failed attempts, Yang Bai finally awakens a divine domain from the immortal realm on his sixth try: White Jade Capital. He summons cultivators from another world to serve as his followers. Humanity is widely considered the weakest race of deities and has always languished at the very bottom of the pe 2.6kReads7.9Score209Shelves
24. 124 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [The only imaginative ensemble martial arts novel on the entire site!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Come on in and see for yourselves, dear readers!] [Ensemble cast + System + Traits + Martial Arts] Chen Ye transmigrated to the Great Wu Dynasty and became bound to the Orphan-Raising System. By raising orphans, he could earn points, which he could use to draw traits and bestow them upon the children. 116.4kReads8.9Score12.3kShelves
25. 125 满 After the Max-Level Dragon King Is Reborn as a General’s Orphan 满级龙王穿成将门遗孤后 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Martial Arts444k WordsCompleted Xiao Hao, the commander of Huaxia's strongest special forces unit, the “Dragon Flame,” was known as the “Dragon King.” He transmigrated into the orphaned infant son of a disgraced, exiled general of the Dayun Dynasty, after the child's family had been slaughtered by a martial arts sect. The one who saved him was Sister Ran, the daughter of a prime minister and once his beloved. She had been renowned in the capital for both her talent and beauty, but now she was trapped in the entertainment quart 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Under the emperor's surveillance, she uses her wisdom and cunning to cultivate an empress right under his nose. The male lead is incredibly skilled in martial arts, and the female lead is stunningly beautiful and exceptionally talented! Super sweet!!!

26. 126 无 The Invincible Crown Prince 无敌皇太子 Namo Ya南無呀Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short drama Invincible Crown Prince, premiering November 20 at 9:00. Available to reserve now! Reborn as a disgraced crown prince, he acts outrageously every step of the way. He punches the chief ministers and kicks the general guarding the nation. The entire court is soon cowed into submission, while the princess of an enemy nation gives him flirtatious looks. Eunuch: “Your Highness, get out of that lover's embrace and come to court!” 3.7kReads8.6Score577Shelves

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    Reborn as the deposed crown prince Wu Yuan, he returns with overwhelming power, shaking the court and the country with his fists and feet. A princess from an enemy state secretly harbors feelings for him. How will he write his legend amidst this turbulent world?

27. 127 凭 With Billions to Win Hearts, I Invest in Prodigies and Conquer the Immortal Realm! 凭亿敬人，投资天骄纵横仙界！ Sleeping Pills失眠药丸Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Fu was the fifth son of the Immortal Emperor Jubao, the one his father valued least. In the Immortal Realm, he was a famous young master in name only. Then one day, he obtained the Prodigy Investment Rebate System. The System could see through prodigies and refund twice the resources invested in them! What? This kid has the makings of an Immortal Emperor? Huh? This little snake has true dragon blood? This woman is the reincarnation of a Female Emperor? Who says prodigies are hard to w 2.4kReads7.9Score171Shelves
28. 128 我 I'm the Boss of a Chaotic World, So Having a Few Billion Underlings Is Only Reasonable 我，乱世帮主，有亿点小弟合理吧 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn in troubled times + villainous gang leader + high martial arts + no female lead + ruthless and decisive + rivalry between the martial world and the imperial court + domineering] Reborn as a gang leader in troubled times, he recruits a million disciples! Ruthless and decisive, he rises to power, unbeatable and without a love interest: Ying Xiu! Ying Xiu is reborn in troubled times. With supreme ruthlessness, he rises to power, establishes a gang, and dominates everything. “Damn it, how m 14kReads8.4Score851Shelves
29. 129 凉 The Cold King 凉王 Salty Lime咸青柠Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Xiao Ning transmigrated into the Great Qin Dynasty. He was an unloved prince; a discarded son exiled to the wilderness; a powerful rival feared by the crown prince and the other princes; and the revered Prince of Liang, respected by the common people and soldiers! Surrounded by enemies, he fears nothing. He'll crush them all and claim victory. Whoever dares stand in my way as I ascend the throne, I'll send straight to the King of Hell. Your Majesty, would you like to give 5kReads8.8Score358Shelves

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    🌈⚠️The romantic relationships between the male lead and the various female leads are delicate and realistic, not just mindless rushes, but rather developed gradually and naturally. The male lead is exceptionally talented, highly skilled in martial arts, and possesses charisma. The female leads are also gentle and refined, each with their own unique style. It's not just mindless wish-fulfillment. [Eating melon emoji]

30. 130 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    "Forced into Officialdom: I Use My Mind to Scheme for the World!" This political intrigue novel is absolutely amazing! The protagonist, who originally wanted a carefree life, is forced into officialdom by various forces. 😤 The imperial court is rife with intrigue and power struggles. The protagonist, with his extraordinary cunning and strategic thinking, navigates this vortex of power step by step, manipulating his enemies with ease. The plot is full of twists and turns, with each crisis resolution leaving readers breathless. 👏 Fans of books about intellectual battles shouldn't miss it! "I Saved the Nation with My Blood (Gu Song's Rivers and Mountains)" My fellow readers, this historical novel has you completely captivated! Set in the late Northern Song Dynasty, with the Jin army besieging the city and the country in ruins, the protagonist, Gu Yuan, a time traveler, saves the reborn imperial princess Zhao Yingluo. Together, they turn the tide during the Jingkang Incident. The war scenes are depicted with exquisite realism, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the protagonist's growth and transformation are captivating. They are willing to shed blood to protect their homeland and continue the Song Dynasty, making for a thrilling read! 🥳 I highly recommend *Mo Ruo Ling Xiao!*, A time-travel historical novel! Tang Congxin, an art student who failed his college entrance exams, unexpectedly travels to the world of an empress, becoming a fallen prince with a precarious future. But he refuses to be ordinary, relying on his wisdom and courage to rise step by step in the complex court intrigues. 👑 Every scheme he devises is astonishing, the plot is fast-paced and intricately linked, from being looked down upon to reaching the pinnacle of power—it's truly exhilarating! If you enjoy time-travel stories with a triumphant underdog, this is a must-read!

31. 131 修 Cultivation Faction War: Rising to Power From Qingfeng Stronghold 修仙势力战：从清风寨开始崛起 Falling in Love with Egg Fried Rice爱上蛋炒饭Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted (A growth-focused story with a main character and many supporting characters.) Synopsis: (Water Margin in an immortal-cultivation setting + a list of gods from another world) [Mortal cultivation + bandit stronghold development System + training bandit troops + growth + war + strategy] Xu Li accidentally transmigrates into the body of a lowly bandit and becomes the chief of Qingfeng Stronghold, where he obtains the Strongest Bandit Stronghold Development System. A cultivation family, you say? Why 1.4kReads8.5Score115Shelves
32. 132 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.2kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
33. 133 第 The Greatest Traitorous Chancellor 第一奸相 Sansan三三Historical478k WordsCompleted [Empress + History + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Read] Xu Shuo transmigrated and found himself with a powerful general for a father, a man whose achievements threatened to overshadow the throne. From then on, he lived as a carefree wastrel, wanting nothing more than to coast on his family’s success. But while his father was away fighting for the country, the empress suddenly summoned him to the palace... Xu Shuo panicked. Your Majesty, what are you doing? Hurry up and put your clothes on! But 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good! The male lead is a spoiled brat who stumbles upon the rebellious empress bathing right at the beginning, and then starts supporting her!

34. 134 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.4kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
35. 135 九EN Nine Star Hegemon Body Art 九星霸体诀 Ordinary Magician平凡魔术师Eastern Fantasy18.7M WordsOngoing Was he an Alchemy Emperor reborn, or had he fused with another soul? Long Chen was a talentless youth whose spiritual root, spiritual blood, and spiritual bone had been stolen. Relying on the divine alchemy techniques in his memories, he cultivates the mysterious Nine-Star Hegemon Body Art, pierces through layer upon layer of mystery, and uncovers a world-shaking plot. He commands the universe in his palm, treads upon the sun and moon, and suppresses evil spirits and wicked gods. Rumor has it in 209.6kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves
36. 136 道 The Dao Ancestor 道祖 Feng Xiaobei风小贝Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted The Chu family’s heaven-blessed son was poisoned with a cup of wine when he was young, robbed of his talent and cast out by a great sect! He joined the army and, after six years of trials and triumphs, earned the title of Northern King! When he returns to his homeland, a single word shakes the world and a single thought stirs the winds and clouds. His old enemies are now bones beneath his feet! He wields the Six-Turn Creation Art, growing stronger with every step. He crushes peerless monsters, t 36.3kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
37. 137 质 Eighteen Years as a Hostage Prince, Hated by Everyone Upon Returning Home 质子十八年，归国万人嫌 Five Is Not Wu五不是吾Eastern Fantasy559k WordsOngoing Li Changqing transmigrates. He transmigrates into a fantasy world as the eldest son of the Great Qian Emperor. At the time, the Great Qian Dynasty is beset by troubles at home and abroad: ambitious vassal kings threaten it from within, while the demon race watches hungrily from without! With the dynasty on the brink of collapse, he steps forward as the emperor's eldest son. He offers himself as a hostage and spends eighteen years among the demon race in the northern frontier, buying the Great Qi 26.6kReads7.6Score1.6kShelves
38. 138 玄 Xuanhuan: Just Deposed in a Coup, I Get the Human Emperor's Banner 玄幻：刚被篡位，奖励人皇幡 Blue-Eyed Starry Eyes蓝瞳星眸Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Invaders from another world arrive, and the demons make their first appearance. Prince Regent Lu Yuan gathers a hundred thousand elite soldiers and storms the imperial palaces of the various nations, striking terror into all who hear of it. At the frozen abyss of the North Sea, he faces the demons' vanguard. In the end, a hundred thousand soldiers die to seal the demons' passage temporarily. But when Lu Yuan, his cultivation completely destroyed, returns to the imperial city, ready to muster ano 13.7kReads7.4Score1.3kShelves
39. 139 报 Your Majesty, the Heir Apparent Is Trying to Get Himself Killed Again 报告陛下，世子殿下又在作死了 Chu River, Han Border楚河汉界Historical2.6M WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Great Qian Dynasty's Number One Spendthrift and Rising to Lordship and High Office. Xu An transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes its number one spendthrift. He only wants to lie flat, make a little money, and flirt with pretty girls in his spare time. But people keep taking offense at him and trying to kill him. Fine. If you won't let me live in peace, don't blame me for what comes next! So he ties up a princess, swindles the officials, rebukes foreign 5.6kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    💥The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the only heir of the Dingguo Mansion. The emperor wants to destroy the Dingguo Mansion, so the protagonist accumulates power, raises an army, and establishes a new dynasty!

40. 140 镇 The Foolish Heir Who Defends the Nation 镇国傻世子 A Thought in the Mortal World一念红尘Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Zhou Lang unexpectedly becomes the heir to a commandery principality in the Great Zhou Dynasty. His father devotes himself to cultivation, and his mother died young. No one pays any attention to him, the heir. He had originally planned to make money through business, spend his days chasing women, and live out his life carefree. But the political situation is treacherous and turbulent, and Zhou Lang can hardly stay out of it... 56Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    1. Yang Shu, the only son of the Prince of Ding, faces the emperor's suspicion and the rejection of powerful families, so he chooses to rebel. How will he stir up trouble in the Great Yan Dynasty? How will the young masters of Jian'an frantically beg for mercy? A game of power is about to unfold. [Frustrated] 2. Ye Zhuo, the heir of the Prince of Shou, who was in a coma for three years, only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life after waking up, but his exceptional talent makes him shine. How will he forge a path to becoming a wise king in a chaotic world and achieve extraordinary success? [Bookmark] 3. Zhou Lang, transmigrated into the body of the heir of a prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty, originally wanted to make money through business and enjoy life, but he is forced to get involved in the treacherous political situation. [Frustrated]

41. 141 退 You Asked to Break Off Our Engagement. Now That I'm Emperor, You're Begging to Get Back Together 退婚你提的，我当皇帝你又求复合 Long-Serving Swordmaster长工绝剑Historical5.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Ning transmigrates as an idle prince and hopes to live a leisurely life. But the old emperor, who has no heir, unexpectedly dies, and Xiao Ning suddenly receives an edict naming him the next emperor! Everyone knows him as a debauched, shameless, good-for-nothing playboy. But when Xiao Ning enters court, the whole realm is suddenly awakened to the truth! This young prince isn’t as simple as he seems! He is the sword-bearer of Luojian Mountain Manor, one of the realm’s three great sword manor 3.7kReads7.7Score317Shelves
42. 142 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne, but I Refuse to Rule This Empire 九龙夺嫡，这江山朕不坐 Let the Wind Sing, Ask Not of Time不问岁月任风歌Historical6.5M WordsOngoing Chu Ning transmigrated into the body of a prince of Great Chu. But the Crown Prince wanted him to be a scapegoat! The princess refused to marry him! Even the emperor wanted him to go and die! So Chu Ning had no choice but to train an invincible army to protect himself! Emperor: Chu Ning, the Crown Prince has grown too powerful. Can you lend your father the two hundred thousand troops you command? Crown Prince: Eighteenth Brother, let’s deal with Father and split the empire between us! Princess: 16kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
43. 143 风 The Winds Rise in Beiliang 风起北凉 You Ya有涯Historical283k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, he becomes the useless Ninth Prince and is forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law from the start. Barbarians threaten from beyond the borders, while powerful ministers command armies within. He is even being manipulated like a pawn! Faced with this hopeless situation, a deposed crown prince is still a crown prince. Chen Ding begins his path to a comeback, reclining in the arms of beauties and wielding power over the realm! 21Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 天 Maxed-Out Talent: I Make My Mark in the Martial World! 天赋拉满，我在武道世界显圣！ July Shooting Star七月飞星Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible from the start + ceiling-level combat power + emperor of a dynasty + powerful lead] Lu Chen transmigrates and is reborn. In this life, he's the fifth prince of the Great Yu Dynasty, blessed with terrifying comprehension and an exceptional constitution. While others are still fretting over how hard it is to reach the ninth level of the Azure Heaven Formula, he's already deduced further improvements to the technique, reaching the unprecedented eleventh level. While others are still str 67.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
45. 145 逍 The Carefree Heir Who Brings the Realm to Heel 逍遥世子定江山 Must-Read必看Historical354k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, top student Xiang Ming found himself the wastrel heir to a prince of a different surname. He planned to make a few things happen, then live out his days doing nothing, but he never expected those deeds to affect the entire nation. Few could match him at political intrigue, and when it came to shamelessness, he was peerless. The princess would marry no one but him. Foreign tribes wanted his head. A foreign queen traveled thousands of miles to propose marriage. But Xiang Ming 140Reads6.5Score—Shelves
46. 146 北 A Million Soldiers on the Northern Frontier, and the Empress Begs Me Not to Rebel 北境拥兵一千万，女帝跪求别造反 Cute Little White Rabbit萌白小兔Historical1.7M WordsCompleted This novel has been adapted into the short drama Spear of Winter Shatters the Firmament. [First Emperor + insanely satisfying troop recruitment + Great Qin Empire] Qin Yuan transmigrated to ancient times and became the empress’s childhood friend. He poured his heart and soul into helping the empress, raising her to the pinnacle as ruler of all under heaven and making the Great Qian Dynasty the center of a thousand nations! The Embroidered Uniform Guard above surveyed the realm, while the Unnatur 11kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
47. 147 废 The Useless Heir Is a Master 废物世子是高手 Flavorful Braised Egg入味的卤蛋Eastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted Lin Che, heir to Prince Jingkang and the capital's number-one wastrel, is the perfect example of a mighty father saddled with a disappointing son. He's also the current emperor's own nephew, and he's about to come of age! For more than a decade, martial artists have tried to assassinate him over a thousand times, and now, at this pivotal moment, their attacks are growing fiercer than ever! Meanwhile, his mother, Princess Kang Le Zhao Yi'an, has repeatedly entered the palace to petition for the h 199Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 将 You Exiled Me to the Frontier, Yet I Made History at Mount Langju 将你发配边疆，你居然封狼居胥了 Purple Rain Meteor紫雨流星Eastern Fantasy164k WordsCompleted To save his fiancée, Chu Chen offended the son of a local official and was banished to the frontier. Worse, his fiancée’s family ruthlessly betrayed him. But on the way to the border, he obtained a sign-in System. “Host’s daily sign-in successful. Reward: one Bone-Tempering Pill!” “Host’s monthly sign-in successful. Reward: one Blood-Refining Pill!” “Host’s annual sign-in successful. Reward: one Dragon-Elephant Pill!” From then on, the protagonist’s extraordinary life began. He made a name for h 290Reads6.3Score—Shelves
49. 149 万 All Things: Season Two 万物第二季 Foodie Uncle Dennis吃货大叔DennisEastern Fantasy154k WordsCompleted A work of alternate history blending political intrigue, immortal heroes, and fantasy. A tale that looks to history for lessons and patiently unravels the past. A work of reflection on a life’s experience, passed down through the family to educate future generations. Updates every Monday and Friday (I’ll do my best. Who knows, I might surprise you with an update one day.) 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The fantasy story begins with political intrigue, featuring the Prime Minister, the Crown Prince, the King of Wu, and many others making their grand entrances.

50. 150 开 A God of Slaughter from the Start: Why Is the Emperor Rebelling? 开局成杀神，陛下为何造反？ Running Pork Knuckle奔跑的肘子Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted Framed, reduced to slave status, and sent off to serve in the army. Fine, fine. So that’s how you want to play? Then what can you do when I pull out my Godslayer System? Why should those high officials in court be allowed to lord it over everyone else? I’ll take up my butcher’s knife and carve my way through this chaotic age! “Host has slain an elite enemy and gained 1,000 experience points.” “Host has achieved the Thousand-Kill milestone and received a reward: Eight Hundred White Snow Dra 32.8kReads8.3Score2.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥Book Summary: A game of power and intrigue unfolds, aristocratic families vie for power while the emperor schemes for survival. The Left Prime Minister, like a fish in a lake, hides his cunning; the Right Prime Minister, with the people's hearts set on the world, remains steadfast. 🌿 Where is the true path of heaven and earth? A gamble will decide victory or defeat. 🌿 Mastering the game of chess, I seize power through cunning; stepping outside the chessboard, I reign supreme. 🌿 Aristocratic families wield great power, the court is empty; the emperor uses me as a weapon. 🌿 Countless paths to death have been laid, they wish to castrate me. The Left Prime Minister points to the fish in the lake; the Right Prime Minister, with the people's hearts at heart. I ask, by what right? Power is great, the throne is high, I hold it myself. 🌿 To win the world is to become king; to lose is to be a true hero. Cunning conquers the world; mastering the game of chess determines destiny. 🌈🌈

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