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

1. 201 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 —Reads—Score131Shelves

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   Surviving solely on intelligence without any special abilities? This unlikely duo turns palace intrigue into a stand-up comedy show!

2. 202 世 My Lord, Please Take Command of the Army! 世子请掌兵！ Dreaming While Listening to Rain梦下听雨眠Historical595k WordsCompleted (Alternate history + comedy + dynastic struggles + raising an empress + not a single heroine) Li Yi was a librarian at the National Library in his previous life. One day, he transmigrated as the heir to the Prince of Beiliang in the Great Wu Kingdom, bringing the entire library along with him. Taiji, Eight Extremes Collapse, and all kinds of peerless martial arts are at his fingertips. He has the gift of the Poet Ghost and Poet Immortal, with poetry from every age gathered within him. He only wa 458Reads8.6Score101Shelves
3. 203 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 3.2kReads8.4Score374Shelves

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   The Bohai Kingdom demanded that a prince of the Great Zhou marry into the royal family under the guise of a marriage alliance. The princes all refused, except for the fourth prince, who was tricked into becoming entangled with the princess. After uncovering the princess's ugly disguise, he cleverly used a scheme to turn the tables, thus avoiding marriage while keeping the princess and even gaining the emperor's permission to govern Yan and Yun.

4. 204 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves

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   Qin Mo, a bachelor history major, transmigrates into the body of a crown prince. He initially wants to live a carefree life, but is instead forced into the position of prince consort. Under pressure from all sides, his journey of "resistance" awaits you!

5. 205 镇 The First King Who Guards the Nation 镇国第一王 Rice Mixed with Sugar白糖拌饭Historical156k WordsCompleted In the tenth year of the Tianqi era, the northern frontier is invaded. The Grand General Who Guards the Nation hastily mobilizes an army of one hundred thousand to fight the barbarians in the north. He wins against overwhelming odds, but is left behind in the northern frontier forever. Ten years later, a young man walks toward Youdu City. His steps make no sound, and he leaves no footprints in the snow. “I am the true king of Youdu!” 222Reads6.1Score—Shelves
6. 206 渡 I Save Her, but She Won’t Save Me: From the Start, I Fell into Demonic Cultivation 渡我不渡她，开局入魔 Six-Tailed Divine Rat六尾神鼠Eastern Fantasy238k WordsCompleted (It begins with “I Cross Over, But I Won’t Save Her.” No transmigration, no System. A tragic soul, a cruel fate.) Mountains upon mountains, autumn chill upon the waters, blue waves and sky reflected in the heart. Thought upon thought, words left unspoken, the waning moon lingers in my heart. To think or not to think, eyes closed, a bitter shadow circles through my dreams. Step after step along a lonely, cold road, I never look back at beauty and splendor. Longing to meet again, a hundred so 551Reads6.3Score—Shelves
7. 207 重 Reborn at Seven, I Won't Be the Beggar Clan Leader 重生七岁，我不做丐帮帮主 The Returning Traveler from Yanmen雁门归客Male-Channel Fanfiction356k WordsOngoing Outside Yanmen Pass, an arrow pierced his heart. Xiao Feng thought he had finally found release. He didn't know how much time had passed. Perhaps an instant, perhaps a thousand years. A thread of warmth suddenly seeped into his cold soul, like someone holding his fingertips on a winter day. The warmth was faint and slow, born from the void and gradually gathering into a stream that pulled him back, little by little. Xiao Feng suddenly opened his eyes. There was no abyss, no mist, no howling wind 17.6kReads7.2Score1.5kShelves

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   This is a martial arts novel where the protagonist is reborn back to their childhood. In their previous life, they were caught up in the conflicts of the Beggars' Sect and met a regretful end. After being reborn, they protect their parents, focus on practicing martial arts, and avoid getting involved in the battles of the martial arts world. The plot is delicate and avoids mindless, clichéd tropes.

8. 208 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 24.3kReads7.2Score1.7kShelves

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   Rejecting the system's cheat codes! Jiang Ning integrates the martial arts of hundreds of schools, travels for ten years to forge invincible strength, and upon returning to the capital, he is humiliated by the Empress's forced marriage and forced marriage. He tears up the imperial decree on the spot and instantly kills the Marquis's servants, using his strength to slap the face of political intrigue and scheming. The plot is fast-paced and without any unnecessary words!

9. 209 葬 Ode to the Buried Snow 葬雪吟 Ling Yunzi灵昀子Historical267k WordsCompleted Peaks gather like ranks of soldiers; waves roar with fury. Between mountains and river lies the road through Tong Pass. Gazing west toward the old capital, I hesitate, heart heavy with sorrow. The places I pass, steeped in the history of Qin and Han, pain me: ten thousand palace halls have all become dust. When dynasties rise, the people suffer; when they fall, the people suffer. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 210 画 I Claim My Own Domain and Crown Myself King, Starting with the Empress’s Assassination Attempt 画地称王，从被女帝刺杀开始 The Splendor of the Nine Provinces九州风华Historical130k WordsOngoing [A classic, take your time savoring it + alternate history + slow burn, slow at first but thrilling later + far-sighted schemes + ruthless decisiveness + female emperor + imperial dynastic power struggle!] Sent to the capital as a hostage, with a butcher's knife hanging over his head. As the hostage son of a Northern Qian prince of a different surname, Chen Chang'an could only do his best to hide his true self. One wrong step, and he would lose his life. What a calamity. But Heaven had not aband —Reads—Score—Shelves

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11. 211 帝 The Empire’s Great Bandit 帝国大反贼 White Lonely Island白色孤岛Historical5.8M WordsCompleted (This is a traditional alternate-history novel.) That year, more than a dozen prefectures suffered a severe drought, and the harvest failed completely. That year, five powerful military governors carved up the land, and their princes rebelled. That year, Zhang Yunchuan became an outlaw and one of the great bandits of Jiufeng Mountain. 48.9kReads8.7Score4.2kShelves

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    Within the deep recesses of the Prince's mansion, undercurrents surge; who is the mastermind behind it all?

12. 212 一 A Single Sword Guards the Demon Pass 一剑镇妖关 Dao Cheng道成Eastern Fantasy156k WordsCompleted (Traditional fantasy + no System + one female lead + high-octane action + ruthless decisiveness + no mindless wish fulfillment.) I stand guard at a pass that keeps a million demon clans beyond the border, though every inch of it is stained with blood. I wield a sword that can protect the human race's countless hearths and slay the demon kings of the world. I hold a conviction: to give the world a heart, to give the people a purpose, to carry on the wisdom of the sages, and to bring peace to all 19Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 极 The Remarkable Young Marquis 极品小侯爷 Dreaming of a Moonlit, Chilly Night月光寒夜梦丶Historical3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of one of the notorious Four Young Masters of Great Chu, a disreputable playboy must find a way to survive in a chaotic age. 441Reads5.3Score—Shelves
14. 214 鸾 The Luan Rises Over the Capital 鸾起京华 Call Me Xiaoluo叫晓洛Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing Good news: She transmigrated. Bad news: She was still so "well-endowed" after transmigrating. Apart from her cute face, she had nothing going for her. Song Yuluan was a famous mukbang streamer. One day, she transmigrated to an unknown country. Fortunately, she'd learned a few tricks from all the transmigration novels she liked to read, or she really wouldn't have known how to survive in this wicked feudal dynasty. Jade Tower Spring: Lotus Pond At the pond's bottom, jade shadows sink; fresh smoke —Reads—Score—Shelves

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15. 215 执 Ruling Over All Creation 执掌苍生 Dreaming of a Moonlit, Chilly Night月光寒夜梦丶Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The countless people of the world are like pieces on a chessboard. Sometimes insignificant, sometimes capable of turning the tide. Everyone is a chess piece. How much they can accomplish depends on how the one controlling the game chooses to use them.” To rise above it all, you must become the one controlling the game! See how Shen Cangsheng stirs up the world, with all humanity as his pieces. One man decides the fate of the realm! 739Reads5.4Score104Shelves
16. 216 溵 Uncle Yin’s Blade: Ren Xiaonü’s Obsession 溵皇叔的利刃任小女瑯控 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [Cunning and alluring heroine + proud and noble hero + villainous political schemes + age gap + mutual salvation + palace intrigue with a large cast] Everyone knows that the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Yanqin's household is a refined, graceful young lady, an eligible bride for the imperial family. What they don't know is that she excels at hiding her true abilities, is skilled in strategy and calculation, is an expert martial artist, and has thoroughly studied the art of war. She is no —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 万 Lord of Ten Thousand Demons 万妖之主 Fleeting Light, Soft and Shallow流光轻浅Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After his father and elder brother mysteriously died in battle one after another, Li Yebai, long mocked as a useless nobody, embarked on a path of revenge with the help of a mysterious little tower. From then on, he commanded the demon clans and subdued all creation. 5.2kReads8.9Score477Shelves
18. 218 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 33.6kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
19. 219 巅 War God at the Peak 巅峰战神 A Little Tipsy Qing一只小醉倾Urban7.1M WordsCompleted In an age of greatness, an invincible royal clan stood above the rest, swallowing up all creation. A mighty imperial clan loomed like legendary gods, looking down over the vast world. That year, snow blanketed the land, and Su Xuanyuan was granted the title of Lord of the Northern Frontier at Kunlun in the North. 11.6kReads8.6Score905Shelves
20. 220 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.5kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves

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    A ten-year-old girl, in a world that's neither about cultivation nor high-level martial arts, and isn't even considered low-level martial arts, shouts at eight hundred imperial guards and Imperial Guards that they can challenge her at will! This plot is truly laughable! 😅 However, even ten-year-old Zhang Weili probably wouldn't dare shout that at hundreds of soldiers from the Central Guard Regiment and Special Forces Brigade! 🤣 But even so, this book is still incredibly addictive! A ten-year-old girl leading troops as a general, and a one-year-old baby being a renowned child prodigy—it's simply unbelievable!

21. 221 斩 Hall of the Dragon Slayer 斩龙殿 Shao Wuyou邵无忧Urban167k WordsCompleted The legendary God of War Fang Yang has made a powerful return to the city. His larger-than-life life needs no explanation, because in this life he is destined to rule the world! Fang Yang: Arrogance isn’t in my nature, but picking a fight with me is tantamount to suicide! 22Reads6.7Score—Shelves
22. 222 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    This is a historical romance about power struggles, written with delicate and mature prose. The characters are well-developed and vividly portrayed. It possesses depth, offering insightful analysis of human nature. Characters are thoughtful, principled, and ruthless, yet they don't rationalize their actions with excuses. Human nature is complex, but ultimately, one must choose to accept one's own fate.

23. 223 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 62.2kReads8.2Score6.9kShelves

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    Super funny and entertaining

24. 224 我 With My Sword, I Question the World 我以我剑问天下 Asking the Hazelnut Beneath the Pines松下问榛子Eastern Fantasy344k WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Political Intrigue + Swordsmanship + Ensemble Cast] [Epic Eastern Xianxia Saga + Jump In and You'll Be Glad You Did] The realm has only just been pacified, yet undercurrents stir among the various factions. Zhao Ye, heir to the Northern Frontier, enters the fray himself, using the martial world as a chessboard and wielding his sword to play a game on behalf of all under heaven… 759Reads6.9Score107Shelves
25. 225 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. 1.6kReads8.8Score100Shelves

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    Martial arts world, assassins, political intrigue, passion, ensemble cast [what]

26. 226 我EN The Monsters I Created! 我创造的怪物！ No One in the World Will Ever Meet Me Again世人千万再难遇我Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes + Ensemble Cast + Cosmic Horror + No System + No Romance] Also known as: Dark Revelation Gods and demons, dragons, and the apocalypse were once fairy tales. The mysteries of this world have faded from sight, yet someone has brought those long-lost things back into the public eye. And every clue, every lead, points to a man named Chen Ye. “Friends, would you cast off this flesh and join us in embracing evolution?” Extended blurb: Sequence 001: The Mimic Sequence 002: The Deep O 65.6kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves

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    1. The protagonist creates monsters, teetering between crisis and control, embarking on a thrilling and exciting journey. 2. Controlling global supernatural beings, forging legends behind the scenes, showcasing a grand worldview and immense power. 3. Creating a world from the perspective of the Heavenly Dao, where power and rules intertwine to build the strongest world. 4. Behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the world is at one's disposal; seeking the right path to become emperor, a clash of intrigue and strength creates a spectacular story.

27. 227 操 Controlling the World: I Create Every Supernatural Being 操控全球：所有超凡由我缔造 Chi Yisheng赤亦生Urban300k WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes + Power Fantasy + Role-Playing] Shen Wuxu was forcibly bound to a System and transmigrated. After killing the System, he became anchored by an unknown force, and his sanity teetered on the brink of collapse! He decided to summon players! On the verge of madness, he played the part of a musician who had fallen into darkness. With a hoarse voice, he raised the curtain on this world. “When crimson roses and thorns bloom, only fear can truly shake the heart.” “Pursue the thrill of 3.9kReads9.2Score290Shelves
28. 228 我 I, the Heavenly Dao, Will Build the Strongest World 我，天道，打造最强世界 A Calm Heart Is Possible清心也可以Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Behind the scenes + cultivation] A mysterious world appeared somewhere in the Sea of Chaos. It was filled with countless legends. One powerful figure after another emerged from it. There were peerless Immortal Emperors, ethereal as immortals and immaculate in bearing. There were martial titans who strode across mountains and rivers and shattered the void with their fists. There were peerless War Gods with bloodlines so powerful they defied the heavens, unmatched throughout history. There were m 4.6kReads8.6Score314Shelves
29. 229 劫 Love by Force: The Bewitching Wife Tries to Keep the Child and Get Rid of the Father 劫爱，娇媚娘子妄图去父留子 It's Mango Ya是芒果吖Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Charming Lady Has No Designs on Love, but the Treacherous Prince Wants Her to Bear His Child [Historical fantasy, transmigration, alternate world, palace and household intrigue, sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one romance] [Charming maiden vs. treacherous prince] [Cold and ruthless male lead who is secretly a lovesick, jealous fool + scheming, dramatic female lead who is actually clear-eyed] [Disclaimer: The heroine isn't a strong female lead. She's a timid little novic 742Reads9.0Score289Shelves

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    All are incredibly good! [Heart][Heart][Heart] 1. A charming lady doesn't seek love—she just wants to find a prince to "get her seed"—funny, novel, and cheesy! [Laughing] 2. War King, charge! A doting husband with no limits, but he can't let go of his female admirers—let go of my princess! [Making a face] 3. Thought he was a lazy bum, but turned out to be incredibly outstanding; it's hard not to succeed—even wanting to be a prince is considered too low a rank! [Laughing] 4 & 5. If you like stories with two male leads, come check them out! They're all incredibly good; you won't regret investing! [Laughing][Top Post]

30. 230 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Away 1,001 Times 报告王爷，王妃出逃1001次 Yi Yu伊玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ye Zhiyun was supposed to become the Crown Prince’s consort, but the God of War of Great Yue snatched her away right there and then! Rumor had it that the God of War was cruel and had no interest in women! Cruel? No interest in women? “Your Highness, the Princess Consort threw your military tally into the lake!” Without even looking up, the prince said, “Have them make a few more so she can have fun throwing them.” “Your Highness, the Princess Consort is going to burn down 2.5kReads9.1Score624Shelves
31. 231 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 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    I haven't read Bao's book yet. [Attention][Attention] Both are books about political intrigue, court politics, and high intelligence. I recommend these two books, though the downsides are: Bao's is slow-paced in the beginning, but it's packed with foreshadowing. After a million words, looking back, you realize it's all plot holes the author has planted, and it's surprisingly addictive. ① The protagonist, Ling Bufan, accidentally travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓 It seems unrelated at first glance, but 🌈 it's actually a preordained arrangement. High intelligence, multiple female leads, 🍀 business battles and court politics—rich in elements. I recommend them!

32. 232 王 My Lord, This Secret Guard Knows He Was Wrong and Begs to Be Punished 王爷，暗卫知错了，主动求罚 Mu Chenze慕辰泽Two Male Leads405k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + prince and bodyguard + domineering top and loyal bottom + sweet romance + a little physical angst] A romance between two men: a prince and his young shadow guard. The domineering Prince Jun Yu, the top, versus Ying Mo, his loyal shadow guard, the bottom. In his previous life, Jun Yu spent ten years fighting on the battlefield, devoting himself to supporting his elder brother. He was the renowned Prince of Qin of the Dayan Kingdom, a young hero praised by the people. Yet when h 18.9kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
33. 233 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 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
34. 234 遥 The Faraway Far East 遥远的远东 The Messy Watermelon裹乱的西瓜Eastern Fantasy324k WordsOngoing [World Creation + Ensemble Cast + Comedy + New Story + No System + No Dumbing Down] [A tribute to the classic Zichuan, and a chance to make peace with its unresolved ending] After the war against the Celestial Clan, the Oracle Su Can lost his primordial force. To restore it, he was reborn as an ordinary person and came to the world of the Central Plains civilization. The Central Plains civilization is like a mysterious, dazzling tapestry. Humans, demons, orcs, zombie beasts, and other specie 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend a book whose title completely misleads me—it's incredibly enjoyable! I initially thought it was just another one of Jin Tong's "cool" novels, but after reading a few chapters, I realized it's absolutely addictive. Every chapter is incredibly engaging, the plot is fast-paced, and there's no system, no domineering CEO, no saintly figures—the characters are all fleshed-out and relatable!!!

35. 235 被 After I Was Forced to Marry the Prince 被逼娶了王爷之后 Cang Yansu苍岩素Two Male Leads305k WordsCompleted General Gu Baiji has won a great victory, only to find himself besieged on both sides at the final moment and fighting for his life. After barely holding out until reinforcements arrived and securing victory, he returns to the capital, where he is greeted by a piece of “wonderful” news that nearly knocks him off his feet: the Emperor has decreed that he marry Prince Ke, Chu Wu. Prince Ke is breathtakingly beautiful, with long hair that trails to the floor, and he is also a highly skilled physici 2.9kReads9.3Score435Shelves
36. 236 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    Political intrigue, palace intrigue, and eunuchs. A historical novel, absolutely brilliant and very enjoyable.

37. 237 架 Alternate World: From the Start, I Become a Useless Prince 架空：开局成为废物王爷 Babu Lei巴不累Historical864k WordsOngoing [Purely fictional setting + military warfare + court intrigue + the Hundred Schools of Thought + a wealthy, beautiful princess consort + incredibly sweet romance] The Tiansheng Dynasty unified the Central Provinces hundreds of years ago and appointed kings to rule the eastern, southern, western, and northern borderlands. A modern graduate student accidentally transmigrates into the body of a useless prince. As chaos once again engulfs the Nine Provinces and conspiracies emerge one after another, 1.3kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. Some people might not like the beginning, but it gets better and better as you read on.

38. 238 召 Invincible Summons: My Wife Conquers the Realm for Me 召唤无敌：老婆为我打江山 Scopolamine东莨菪碱Historical1.1M WordsCompleted On the Tianyuan Continent, the land is divided into nine provinces and four wilds, with countless kingdoms standing side by side. Zhou Yuan transmigrates to Qingzhou as the son of the reigning dynasty’s great general. Unfortunately, though his father is a hero, the son is a failure. His martial arts have been crippled, leaving him unable to cultivate and with both legs disabled. King Qi still isn’t reassured, so he grants Zhou Yuan the title of royal son-in-law. Luckily, the Supreme Summoning Sy 7.5kReads8.4Score380Shelves
39. 239 带 A Dandy with an Encyclopedia 带着百科全书当纨绔 Ink Swirls Through the Galaxy墨旋星河Eastern Fantasy117k WordsOngoing [Somewhat comedic] [Alternate setting] [A bit passionate] [A little satisfying] [The protagonist is almost supernaturally clever] [Political scheming] [Xuanhuan] Jiang Liu transmigrated and became the son of a legendary god of war. He thought he’d had an amazing start and would rise to the top of the world. But his father died as soon as he was born. As if that weren’t a disastrous start, the moment he turned eighteen, they planned to send him off as a male concubine. How could he stand for that —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's beautiful and I love watching it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

40. 240 镇 The Crown Prince Who Guards the Nation 镇国太子 Reborn Anew焕然新生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A legendary king of assassins transmigrates into the body of a cowardly, disgraced crown prince. From the start, he's facing the abolition of his title, exile from the country, and a lifelong ban on returning! My eldest brother cuckolds me, and the Imperial Consort wants me dead! The Chancellor eyes the throne, plotting to seize power. My royal uncle has an affair with a palace woman and is plotting a rebellion! Damn it! How can I put up with this? The disgraced crown prince silently rises 278Reads8.5Score100Shelves
41. 241 合 Hehuan Sect: I'll Lead the Entire Sect to Ascension 合欢宗：我带领全宗飞升 Ink Swirls Through the Galaxy墨旋星河Eastern Fantasy114k WordsOngoing [Sect Building + Clan-Like Story + Ensemble Cast + Multiple Heroines + Comedy + Villain Protagonist + Power Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless] Feng Chen transmigrated into the body of the young master of the Hehuan Sect. From the start, he received an investment System: invest in others, and he'd get rewards in return. Ding-dong! Investing in Senior Sister begins. Investment progress: 1%. Obtained one Body Tempering Pill... Investment progress: 10%. Random draw mode unlocked... Ding-dong! Inve —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 还 I Have Three Months Left to Live, So Let Me Die in Peace 还剩三个月命，请让我从容赴死 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban169k WordsCompleted From childhood onward, Zhuang Zi'ang was the kind of kid everyone called “the child other parents wish they had”: a model student every year and always first in his class. But after his parents divorced and his father started a new family, he became a child neither parent loved. At just eighteen, Zhuang Zi'ang is diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only three months to live. With his final three months, he decides to let out his rebellious, wild side and be truly himself for once. While 166.5kReads9.8Score19.1kShelves
43. 243 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 The Running Tiger奔跑的老虎Historical804k WordsCompleted Su Run transmigrates into the body of the Great Xia dynasty’s Sixth Prince, wanting nothing more than to become an unambitious, carefree prince. But even his casual schemes shatter people’s understanding and strike at the root of the problem. A poem he tosses off becomes an immortal masterpiece, unmatched by anyone before or since. In an instant, he soars into the clouds, shaking heaven and earth. 1kReads8.0Score102Shelves
44. 244 开 Become a Wild God from the Start? I Prove Myself a True God Through Worship! 开局成野神？我靠香火证道真神！ Have a Tangerine吃个橘子Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Slow-Burn] After an accident, Song Xuanqing transmigrated to a strange world where immortals no longer existed and gods and Buddhas had vanished. In this world, monsters and evil spirits ran rampant, ghosts devoured people, wicked arts flourished across the land, and immortal mountains, gods, and Buddhas were nowhere to be found. Demons wreaked havoc, ghosts caused chaos, and heretical practitioners used evil arts to eat people and refine pills. Ordinary folk lived in constan 110.3kReads9.1Score9.1kShelves
45. 245 宁 I'd Rather Be a Carefree Prince Than an Emperor 宁做逍遥王，不愿为帝皇 Xue Xiaoran雪萧然Historical222k WordsOngoing As time passes, the story grows ever more baffling. Who is really pulling the strings? A mysterious hand seems to be working against Ji Tian. “Who are you?” Within Great Yan, powerful ministers hold sway. Beyond its borders, rival nations watch like hungry tigers. With kings ruling side by side, will the chaos of the kings from a hundred years ago return? Born into the imperial family, he has no choice in the matter. If one day he overturns the world, he wants no part in ruling as an emperor 13Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    Open up a different martial arts world, full of high-IQ political intrigue and suspenseful crime-solving, exciting and engaging!

47. 247 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 36.9kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves

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    "Prince × Heir Apparent × Behind the Scenes × Intrigue" Perfect match!!!![Crying] ✡First book: Listening to music every day, using his wisdom to achieve success behind the scenes. [Admiration] ☆Second book: Super good-looking, returning with an armory, so satisfying, slowly building his own power, the protagonist is intelligent and not a saint, if you don't like it, please scold me [crying] ☆Third book: The best one in the series, building power in a fiefdom, the male lead is not a saint, the more you read, the better it gets. [Frustrated] ✡Fourth book: The male lead shatters the enemy's schemes at the beginning, the male lead is intelligent, using his own advantages to become powerful [cool] ☆Fifth book: At first, he's enjoying the company of a beauty, but circumstances don't allow it, so he has to become powerful. [Shy] Xi Yao's recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

48. 248 征 Conquering the Wilderness, Defeating Japan, Winning the Empress: I Am Invincible 征蛮荒打倭国征女帝我已无敌天下 A Pot of Tea, Please来一壶小茶水儿Historical1.6M WordsCompleted “Grandson, if you were going to drug someone, why pick the daughter of that old Prime Minister Lin? I mean, no matter how desperate you were, you couldn't do it in the imperial palace, could you? Still, you've got a bit of your grandpa's old flair!” “Uh, Grandpa, you did it in the palace back then too...” “Not quite as spectacularly as you, though!” Ning Fan, a mercenary who had just taken a bullet meant for a teammate on the battlefield, opened his eyes to find himself in the body of one of 2.1kReads8.7Score216Shelves

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    This is good!

49. 249 犹 As If Seeing a Startling Swan for the First Time 犹似惊鸿初见时 Three Thousand Leagues Underwater溺水三千Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Revenge + Political Intrigue] He is the foremost of the Three Peerless Figures Under Heaven, and a descendant of Prince Su. She is a fearsome demon who takes revenge without hesitation, as well as the legitimate daughter of a general’s family. He bears a blood feud, while she seeks the truth behind the extermination of the Yue clan. They thought they would simply join forces as equals and break the game together, but the road proved far more treacherous than they expected. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is the legitimate daughter of a general. Once they return to the capital, they are already intertwined in a game of chess.

50. 250 万 Trading Across the Myriad Worlds: Starting as a Prince of the Ming Dynasty 万界交易：从大明皇子开始 Listening to the Wind as Rain Falls听风来雨落Eastern Fantasy273k WordsOngoing Reborn as Zhu Yuanzhang’s son, he had planned to coast through life and become an idle prince. Who could have guessed that transmigrating would come with a Trading Space? Only, this Trading Space wasn’t anything like he’d imagined. First, though, he’d set himself a simple little goal: live for ten thousand years! And while he was at it, spread the Ming banners across the Myriad Worlds over those ten thousand years. Many years later, two powers were renowned throughout the Myriad Worlds. One 555Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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