Looking for One Where the Protagonist Retires as Soon as He's Finished Conquering the Realm for the Emperor 主角为皇帝打完天下之后直接退隐的

1. 1 大 Great Qin: My Frail and Delicate Worthy Minister 大秦：我那身娇体弱的贤臣 White Clouds, White Clouds白云朵朵白Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Female transmigrates as a man + no romance + focused on building a career Zhang Yuanqing transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck noble from the State of Chu during the Warring States period. “System for Great Ministers of the Ages activated. Host, work hard to become one of history's greatest ministers!” Wait, wait, wait. Having a System is a good thing, but what does it mean to become one of history's greatest ministers? It's a given that King Zheng of Qin will unite the six states. A 14.3kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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   A female protagonist transmigrates to the Warring States period, has no romantic pairing, and joins the service of Qin Shi Huang. She is in poor health and dies not long after Qin Shi Huang unifies China.

2. 2 厌 The World-Weary, Obsessive Young Marquis 厌世病娇小侯爷 Snow Falls Before the Mist雪落烟前Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted This is a novel with two male leads. Sui An nearly gave his life to climb from the depths of misery to the pinnacle of power. From the bustling capital of Shangjing to the bitter cold of the northern frontier, and then back to Shangjing after a long absence. He used the medicine that could have saved his own life to save someone else. He was ambushed, assassins were sent after him, he was poisoned, and people tried to drive a wedge between them... For the first time in his life, Sui An, who was 1.4kReads8.8Score141Shelves

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   Here it comes! ① Male protagonist X Emperor. After conquering the world for the emperor, the male protagonist uses himself as a pretext to purge the aristocratic families at the Lantern Festival banquet. For three years, the male protagonist refuses to reincarnate and, by chance, is reborn as Young Master Luo. The male protagonist becomes a handsome, strong, and tragic figure with a sickly body, making it impossible to be angry with him, otherwise he'll just get sick and give you a good read. I'm waiting for you here.

3. 3 我 After I Faked My Death and Left the Power Minister's Side, the Emperor Turned Dark 我成为权臣死遁后，皇上黑化了 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / woman disguised as a man / faked death / both leads have no other romantic partners] After Yun Zhao dies suddenly from working overtime, she gets bound to the Wise Ruler Development System. After transmigrating ten years into the past, Yun Zhao disguises herself as a man and accompanies the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the frontier, then helps him fight his way back to the capital. When Xie Huaiqing becomes emperor, Yun Zhao helps him deal with the power 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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   After helping the male lead ascend the throne, the female lead retires into seclusion. At the beginning, she is disguised as a man. After her retirement, the male lead becomes corrupted and gains a system. They quickly recognize each other upon reuniting, without any misunderstandings.

4. 4 女 Disguised as a Man: The Young General Follows the Script to Seize the Throne 女扮男装：小将军在走剧情夺嫡 Little Dimple小梨涡Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted [Cross-Dressing as a Man + Stunning Female Lead + Unmatched Combat Ability + Career-Focused + System-Driven] [A novel where readers can pick a love interest; the male lead hasn’t been decided, and it may end up with no romance. The main focus is the struggle for the throne, with an ensemble cast.] After reading a novel about the history of the Zhou Dynasty, Chu Xi transmigrates into the book. Talk about bad luck: the couple she shipped in the novel, Prince Yan and the young general, are immediat 2.3kReads9.0Score240Shelves

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   This is true. After helping the heroine conquer the world, she returns to the modern era. It's not a story with two male leads, and the female lead doesn't end up with either of them. [Heart emoji]

5. 5 大 Ming Dynasty: My Years as Zhu Yuanzhang's Heckler 大明，我给老朱当喷子的那些年 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Historical1.4M WordsCompleted If there’s anything you think could be improved, please point it out gently. I’ll make changes. Thank you. The protagonist’s official career: Investigating Censor, Supervising Censor, County Magistrate, Inspecting Censor and Deputy Censor-in-Chief, Censor-in-Chief, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Grand Secretary of the Hall of Cautious Diligence and Minister of Personnel. Gu Chen opens his eyes and finds himself in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, as a low-ranking remonstrance official. He ha 50.4kReads9.1Score3.5kShelves

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   🍀🍀🔥The protagonist is immortal and retires to the countryside after each period of political stability! 🌸🌸🎋🎋He lived through the reigns of sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. During this time, he shared drinks and laughter with Tang Bohu and Wang Yangming, but as his old friends passed away one after another, he was like a mere passerby in the mortal world!

6. 6 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chancellor of Unmatched Grace 红楼：风华首辅 Painted Bridge by the Willow Smoke烟柳画桥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + intellectual battles + political intrigue + everyday life] Every line is stained with bitter tears, every page filled with absurdity. You might think this is merely a tale of infatuated, indulged young men and women behind closed doors, but who could know that the rise and fall of the world are all intertwined? Are the fortunes of the four great families destined to change? Is the dynasty beset by internal and external threats destined to fall? Must the path to a noble title and hig 43.7kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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   Golden carp are no ordinary fish in a pond; they transform into dragons when they encounter wind and clouds.

7. 7 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
8. 8 大 Great Qin: I Became a Butcher, and the First Emperor Begged Me to Stop Killing 大秦：化身人屠，祖龙求我别杀了 The Five Black Categories黑五类Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Conquering new lands] [Improving people’s livelihoods and technology] [Ruthless and decisive] After transmigrating to the time when Ying Zheng had just ascended the throne, E Fu discovered that his strength increased dramatically once every year. Thus, the Great Qin gained a god of slaughter even more ruthless than Bai Qi, the Lord of Wu’an! He killed Lao Ai, wiped out Lü Buwei, and swept across the Six Kingdoms, always charging at the very front! Known as Great Qin’s honey badger, he spent eve 685Reads8.8Score182Shelves
9. 9 穿 Book Transmigration: The Prince Fights His Rival Every Day for the Villainous Imperial Tutor 穿书：王爷每天都在和情敌抢反派国师 Shi Jin时今Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Shen Zhezhi transmigrated into a novel and was bound to an outstanding Imperial Preceptor System. His mission was to help the young prince ascend the throne and rule the realm as the Imperial Preceptor. But on the very night the young prince was enthroned, the System informed Shen Zhezhi that the script was incomplete. His real role was that of a villainous Imperial Preceptor, and the new emperor would kill him that night. Shen Zhezhi: ? To hell with this. I’m out! Using a trick to fake his deat 5.1kReads9.1Score970Shelves

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   This book is so good!

10. 10 大 Great Tang: This Imperial Tutor Will Never Return to Court 大唐：本帝师绝不回朝 A Lone Sail Crossing孤帆一渡Historical518k WordsCompleted He once led a northern campaign against the Turks, riding across the vast grasslands at the head of three thousand armored cavalrymen and beheading the Turkish king in his own tent. He once led an eastern campaign against Goguryeo, surrounding the city for fifteen days with ten thousand elite warriors at his side and forcing the King of Goryeo to come out and surrender. He also led western campaigns against Tibet, Tuyuhun, and more... But just as he had won one illustrious victory after another, 557Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book! This general was once a force to be reckoned with! During the northern expedition against the Turks, he led only three thousand cavalry deep into the grasslands and killed the Turkic Khan in the enemy camp; during the eastern expedition against Goguryeo, he led ten thousand elite troops to besiege the city for half a month, forcing the Goryeo king to surrender; he also achieved great military exploits during the western expeditions against Tibet and Tuyuhun. Unfortunately, the emperor later became suspicious and stripped him of his military power. In a fit of anger, he cut his hair to sever ties with Li Shimin, breaking off his teacher-student relationship, and went into seclusion in the mountains. Later, Li Shimin regretted it deeply and even issued an edict of self-reproach, suspending court for three days.

11. 11 刚 Just as I Seized Power at Court, the Empress Started Simulating My Life 刚刚权倾朝野，就被女帝模拟人生 Lunhui Jian轮回见Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Zhenwen transmigrates into the Great Wilderness Dynasty, a high-martial-arts world, and becomes the Grand Secretary, a powerful figure who holds the court in his grasp. Elegant and refined, yet ruthless in his methods, he is known as the “Green-Robed Yama.” The young empress has just ascended the throne, while the Empress Dowager governs from behind the curtain and holds all the power. To reclaim her authority, the empress decides to eliminate Zhou Zhenwen and prove her abilities to the Emp 4.8kReads7.9Score283Shelves
12. 12 孤 The Aloof, Reclusive Strategist Refuses to Fall in Love 孤僻高冷谋士拒绝谈恋爱 anzawaTwo Male Leads454k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Everyone is flirtatious, but there's no official couple. Their comradeship and collegial bonds are moving enough to make you cry. The protagonist is a hopelessly straight, thick-headed man, yet he charms men and women, young and old. The world is vast and the protagonist doesn't suffer, but some of the worldbuilding is a little unusual... The more I write, the more it feels like ABO.] Zhuge Cong is a man who has lived through three lifetimes. In his first life, he finally 7.1kReads9.4Score902Shelves
13. 13 反 The Villainous Chancellor’s Survival Guide 反派丞相生存准则 Wealth and Glory荣华富贵Two Male Leads346k WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Qin Lingyi was a treacherous minister who controlled the emperor, wielded power, and committed every kind of evil. In the end, she died after being forced to drink poison by the emperor, while all her followers were wiped out. Qin Lingyi returns to three years earlier, determined to be a good minister and devote herself to the state of Chu until her dying breath. But the young emperor has already been reborn, laying a trap to make her fall in love with him step b 2kReads8.3Score266Shelves
14. 14 重 Reborn in the Qin Dynasty as a Divine Physician, I Build a Thousand-Year Clan! 重生秦朝当神医，建立千年世家！ Short on Gold and Silver金缺银少Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Reincarnation + Miraculous Healer + Decisive and Ruthless + Historical Saga] A modern medical student transmigrates into a convict laborer at Mount Li in the Qin dynasty! From the start, he’s in hell. He thinks he’s bound to die, but then he gains the heaven-defying ability to reincarnate among his own descendants! Armed with medical knowledge two thousand years ahead of its time, he proceeds cautiously, discussing immortality with the First Emperor and conquering the realm alongside Emperor Ga 5.5kReads7.8Score425Shelves

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    The protagonist, a doctor, assists the emperor and travels through time, constantly being reborn in the lives of his descendants.

15. 15 三 Three Kingdoms: He Can Punch with Ten Thousand Jin of Force, and You Call Him a Civil Official? 三国：一拳万斤力你管他叫文官？ Flower-Faced Little Kite花颜小风筝Historical2.4M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Hilarious] [Farming] [Schemer] He transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as an officer under Dong Zhuo and awakens with the strength to lift ten thousand jin from the start. He only wanted to survive the troubled times, but his mindset changes. A true man lives between Heaven and Earth. How can he remain beneath others forever? When eighteen warlords unite to campaign against Dong Zhuo, Su Yun decides to stop keeping a low profile. With a hundred cavalrymen, he 42.7kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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    Perfectly meets the requirements

16. 16 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Faster, and Diao Chan Says I’m Too Fast 三国：十倍速度，貂蝉说我太快了 Chosen Emperor天命帝王Historical2.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Duan Yu opens his eyes to find that he has been taken in by Diao Chan, the most beautiful woman of the Three Kingdoms. Looking at the humble home and the beautiful woman, Duan Yu awakens the [Tenfold Speed] trait and decides to repay her with everything he has. [Ding! System notification: You have awakened the [Tenfold Speed] trait. Everything you do is now ten times faster!] [Ding! After diligently farming ten times, you have obtained 54.2kReads9.0Score7kShelves
17. 17 太 The Empress Dowager's Retirement Life 太后的退休生活 Zhou Xinhan周信含Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + female lead is the mastermind behind the scenes + no romance + plot-driven + ensemble cast] After transmigrating to the Great Jing dynasty, Su Minqing entered the palace as the empress. She worked tirelessly at palace intrigue for over a decade and finally fought her way to becoming the Empress Dowager. The only catch was that there was another Empress Dowager in the palace besides her. As the emperor’s adoptive mother, she was named the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces. The 6.1kReads8.4Score357Shelves

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    1. Transmigrated into the body of the emperor's second empress, she diligently fought in the palace for more than ten years, finally striving to become the empress dowager. Now she can finally retire in peace and leisure, while watching the emperor's concubines fight each other and teasing the holy empress dowager. Her life is so carefree.

18. 18 闺 Best Friends Reborn Together: Marrying Princes, Then Faking Their Deaths 闺蜜同穿，嫁皇子，双双死遁 Jing Mo Yi京墨一Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Best-friend fiction + transmigration + System + faked death + travel between ancient and modern worlds + princes chase their wives in the modern world] Wen Yuan, eldest daughter of the Grand Tutor’s household, and Ji Xingyao, youngest daughter of the great general who guards the border, are married on the same day: Wen Yuan to Crown Prince Li Zhao, and Ji Xingyao to Fifth Prince Li Heng. Both weddings are kept simple, with fewer than ten guests. That is because the maternal clan of the princes’ 2.4kReads7.3Score137Shelves
19. 19 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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    The male protagonist is someone who conquers the world for the emperor and then retires from the martial arts world.

20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: My Brother Is Dian Wei, and I Take on Lü Bu from the Start 三国：家兄典韦，开局硬刚吕布 Young Eunuch年轻宦官Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Dian Mo transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and becomes Dian Wei's younger brother. To join Cao Cao's camp, Dian Mo sends a letter that leaves Cao Cao stunned. Cao Cao: “Find the person who wrote this letter, no matter what. This must be the peerless genius I've been looking for!” While the whole camp launches a search, Dian Mo comes to Cao Cao of his own accord and begins his career as a strategist. Yuan Shao: “The Dian brothers are one a civil genius, the other a military geniu 45.6kReads9.6Score4.6kShelves

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    This bag is...

21. 21 三 Three Kingdoms: After I Retired, the Han Dynasty Fell and Cao Cao Panicked 三国：我退隐后，大汉倾覆，曹操慌了 Drink More Hot Water多喝热水啊Historical669k WordsCompleted Xiao Xun transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms era and helped Cao Cao sail smoothly all the way to the Battle of Red Cliffs. But after everything went so well, Cao Cao grew overconfident. Xiao Xun: “Chancellor, the Battle of Red Cliffs is fraught with danger. We are sure to lose. Please withdraw our troops!” Cao Cao: “Xiao Xun, you're far too cautious. The tide of the world is in my favor! My talent is no less than Zhuge Liang's or Zhou Yu's. Taking this little Red Cliffs will be as easy as reachi 347Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ✨✨He once led three thousand cavalry across the vast grasslands to the north, beheading the Turkic king in his camp; he once led an eastern expedition against Goguryeo, besieging the city for fifteen days with ten thousand elite troops, forcing the Goguryeo king to surrender; he also led western expeditions against Tibet and Tuyuhun.

22. 22 仙 The Immortal Emperor's Retirement Life 仙帝的退休生活 Broken Blade断刃Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Invincible, reborn, no secrets from the family + overpowered hero + one heroine + sweet romance + goofy humor + laid-back daily life The eldest grandson of the Liu family of the old capital was persecuted... No, that’s not right. Let’s start over! As an idle Immortal Emperor, I just want to retire, feed the birds, walk the dog, and spend time with my wife and kid. A thousand-year-old ghost? My brother-in-law is a city inspector in the underworld. Look into it. A hidden sect? My great-grandfather 19.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
23. 23 寿 Life Span Plunder: From Constable to Immortal 寿元掠夺，我从捕快证道长生 Free and Easy Universe逍遥寰宇Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted [A thrilling power fantasy, decisive in killing, no holding back, no saintly heroine, with a dark tone] The great tides of the world: united for long, it must divide; divided for long, it must unite. A dynasty that has lasted a thousand years will eventually decay. In the thirty-sixth year of Taian, the Great Kang Dynasty, after eighteen hundred years of rule, falls into chaos. Warlords carve up the realm, demons run rampant, and the people suffer. That year, Su Mo transmigrates into the body of 1.3kReads7.2Score170Shelves

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    Captivating from the very beginning, this is a truly excellent work worth following. The author's attention to detail is impeccable. The writing style is grand, the plot is humorous and engaging, and even the smallest supporting characters are remarkable.

24. 24 娱 Showbiz: After Eight Years on the Shelf, My Fans Have Grown Up 娱乐：雪藏八年，我的粉丝长大了 Mei Tiangeng梅天更Urban533k WordsCompleted [Entertainment + entertainment industry + classic songs + feel-good power fantasy + shocking twists + legendary composer + singer + Songshu fan] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Su Wei became a copycat writer. One song, “Plain Face,” took every school in China by storm! One song, “What's Wrong With That,” was sung in every street and alley! And another song... As one song after another came out, Su Wei became a legend to countless students in just two years, and a cherished memory of yo 1kReads5.4Score—Shelves
25. 25 开EN Heaven-Defying Comprehension from the Start: Quietly Cultivating Immortality to Become a Saint 开局悟性逆天，悄悄修仙成圣 Roaming the Primordial World逍遥洪荒Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a world of martial arts, Ren Xiaoyao discovers that he's in a terrible predicament. His innate martial arts constitution has been crippled, he's been framed for colluding with the demonic cult, and his powerful father sees him as a thorn in his side. Fortunately, he can choose the path of immortal cultivation from the start, and he's bound to the heaven-defying comprehension talent. [With your heaven-defying comprehension, you practice the Golden Bell Shield and compreh 171Reads6.8Score—Shelves
26. 26 高 High Martial: The Six Fan Gate's Martial God, Ruling the World 高武：六扇门武神，镇压天下 Golden Ears, Cultivating the Heart金穗耕心Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Martial arts in a high-powered world + invincible hero + exhilarating domination + lightning-fast pacing + ruthless and decisive] Chu Tiange transmigrates to a world of powerful martial artists and becomes a member of the Six Fan Gate in the Great Qian Dynasty. He thinks that’s already a great start, but then he gets the Great Martial God System. [Congratulations! You have obtained the perfected Dragon-Tiger Fusion Technique. You have surpassed the Grandmaster realm and attained the Martial Kin —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 武 Wuxia: Killing Enemies Earns Cultivation, and My Power Is Unfathomable! 武侠：杀敌爆修为，我功力滔天！ The Salted Fish Is Ready to Take Off咸鱼要起飞Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Gain cultivation by killing enemies + ruthless and decisive + level up fast] This is a world full of powerful experts and sects: the Nine Sects and Six Gangs, the Eight Demonic Sects, the Three Daoist Orders, the Two Buddhist Temples, and the Great Qian imperial court, whose might holds the four seas in awe. The powerful see the weak as ants, while princes treat the martial world as a chessboard. Fortunately, Xiao Bieli activated the Kill to Gain Cultivation System. As long as he kills an enemy 87.2kReads8.7Score5.3kShelves
28. 28 神 The Holy Healer 神圣治愈师 Little Li Li小李李Urban1.0M WordsCompleted When a passage called the “Absolute Abyss,” connecting two worlds, suddenly appeared, humanity crossed the vast sea of stars and finally found a place to call home. But no one expected war to descend with overwhelming force. Even so, humanity’s yearning and determination to survive took root and spread like seeds in the earth. At the very brink of despair, Wang Jiu’an emerged from nowhere. Though he was a healer with no combat ability, he stepped forward, carrying the hopes of the Blue Star ance 2kReads7.0Score160Shelves
29. 29 我 My Strength Is All Thanks to My Enemies' Imagination 我的强大全靠敌人想象 I'm Really a Noob我真是菜狗Urban447k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + special abilities + seemingly invincible at first, truly invincible later + everyone misunderstands him as a hidden powerhouse + no heroine] As spiritual qi revives, monsters run rampant and humans awaken special abilities. One day, Qi Yuan goes out to buy groceries and comes face-to-face with a monster. Just as he thinks he's about to die on the spot, he suddenly hears the monster's thoughts... “This aura! He's definitely no ordinary powerhouse!” “Terrifying, simply terrifying!” 6.9kReads9.1Score728Shelves
30. 30 开 From the Start, I Signed In for a Golden Dharma Body and Refused to Be a Puppet Emperor 开局签到法相金身，不做傀儡皇帝 Wind Whisperer风语者Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] [Fantasy] [Emperor] [Invincible] [Sign-In] [System] [Dynastic Power Struggle] The day I transmigrated into a fantasy world, I was appointed crown prince. I planned to spend decades indulging in wine and women, then take the throne after my old man kicked the bucket. But before I could enjoy even a single day of life as a second-generation heir, my emperor father passed away, and Li Yun somehow ended up wearing the imperial robes. I thought the next step would be to straighten my 17.5kReads8.2Score926Shelves

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    🔥💥🔥 [No female lead + fantasy + emperor + invincible + daily check-in + system + imperial power struggle] On the day I transmigrated to a fantasy world, I was appointed as the crown prince. Give it a try! (ಡωಡ)☘️☘️☘️

31. 31 玩 Make Fun of Me! The Entire Court Is Full of Treacherous Traitors! 玩我吧！满朝文武全是乱臣贼子！ Fragrance Collector揽香客Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Fantasy, Wild Ideas] [Dynastic Power Struggles] [Historical, Wild Ideas] Ye Li transmigrates to another world and becomes an emperor. He expects to rule the land! But after seeing the lineup of officials in his court, he is completely stunned! Cao Zhengchun, the eunuch attending the emperor, and Wei Zhongxian, chief eunuch of the imperial palace. Wang Zhen, a returned student who studied abroad in Wala… Grand Marshal Dong Zhuo, Grand Tutor Sima Yi, and Grand Guardian Ao Bai. Chief Minister 1.3kReads8.3Score103Shelves
32. 32 万 A Contest of Empires: I'm the Carefree Prince! You Want to Strip My Fiefs? 万朝争霸：我逍遥王！你要削藩？ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Eastern Fantasy179k WordsCompleted Lin Chen transmigrated to a fantasy world and became the abandoned crown prince of the Tianwu Dynasty! From the start, he was exiled to the extreme north as the Carefree Prince, yet his imperial brothers still wouldn't leave him alone! Luckily, the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow System activated! What if cultivating is too slow? [Ding! Activate ten-thousandfold cultivation! Become a Saint on the spot!] What if you don't have the money to build up your forces? [Ding! Activate unlimited spirit stones! Sp 1.8kReads8.4Score108Shelves
33. 33 扶 After I Helped the Empress Take the Throne, She Tried to Kill Me 扶女帝上位后，她竟想杀我 Lonely Xiao Ming孤独的小明Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Empress + Thrilling + Fantasy] The Nine Provinces are home to powerful states, locked in fierce competition. Lu Chen, the commander of the Embroidered Guard, is a peerless genius with the talent to reshape the world. He helps the Empress seize the throne and build the strongest nation in the Nine Provinces. But emperors are heartless. Once the Empress takes power, she casts him aside like a pawn, framing him with false charges and ordering his complete extermination! Just as he is about to be e 539Reads7.5Score147Shelves

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    Silver hair and blue eyes shook the land; the Empress herself knelt, begging for forgiveness! "You treated me like dirt back then; today I will make the world bow down! Since the world has betrayed me, then I will teach it what true respect is!"

34. 34 隐EN The Hidden Demon Lord: The Empress Demands Responsibility 隐世魔尊，女帝带娃上门求负责 Lazy Cat on the Roof屋上懒猫Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Devoted Husband] [Raising a Child] [Invincible] Ning Yechen was once an unparalleled Demon Venerable. He unified the Demon Realm by himself, beat the Immortal Realm to a pulp, and struck terror into the hearts of the Six Realms. Tired of all the fighting and killing, he eventually chose to live in seclusion among mortals, quietly enjoying life as a carefree hermit. Then one night, an Immortal Realm Empress, afflicted by a lust-inducing aphrodisiac, fell into the mortal world a 38.2kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves

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    A love letter in my dream [sending my heart]

35. 35 父 Father, I Only Want to Be a Prince 父皇，我只想当个王爷 A Man with a Wu Hook男儿带吴钩Historical5.3M WordsCompleted In the 115th year of the Jingli era, the realm was in turmoil, with three kingdoms standing in opposition. On that day, Ye Zhuo, heir to the Prince of Shou, opened his eyes after being unconscious for three years... Ye Zhuo only wanted to live a quiet, carefree life as a hedonistic playboy. But he was so outstanding that he shone wherever he went. See how Ye Zhuo carves out a path to becoming a wise prince in this chaotic age, one that belongs to him alone! 28.2kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves
36. 36 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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    ① *The Joy of Being an Emperor is Beyond Your Imagination* 📚 The pinnacle of subverting tropes in the imperial genre! After unifying the Nine Provinces, the male protagonist abdicates the throne overnight ⚡👑, and when his courtiers beg him to work overtime, he blows up the dragon throne 💥🛋️! After retiring, he becomes a fisherman, catching a spy from an enemy country 🎣🔪, and using the abdication edict to lure out a thousand-year-old cultivation family 🌌🗡️! When the villains think he's just slacking off, the Nine Cauldrons have already been melted down into a hot pot to cook the empire 🌋🍲! The most amazing thing is—the dragon vein is actually a WiFi base station left behind by an alien civilization 👽📶!

37. 37 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 538.9kReads9.7Score71.1kShelves
38. 38 玄 Xuanhuan: My Wife Is the Female Emperor 玄幻：我的老婆是女帝 Just Like Our First Meeting唯如初见Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Empress] [No harem] [Alternate dynasty, statecraft, wars between nations] [Swordsmanship, martial arts, Confucian cultivation] Ye Hua's soul transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent, where the empress of the Great Xia Empire brings him into her harem. After keeping a low profile for three years, he gradually grows overconfident! One day, while doing a sign-in in the empress's bedroom, she pushes him down, then appoints him Emperor Consort. He had hoped to keep taking it easy and be a carefree emp 1.1kReads7.3Score100Shelves

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    ① He opened his eyes to find himself transmigrated to another world and taken into the harem of the Empress. So he kept a low profile for three years, living a carefree, lazy life. One day, while checking into the Empress's bedroom, he was pushed down by her, and then the Empress asked him to help her.

39. 39 十 I'm Ten, Yet They Made Me Regent and Entrusted Me with the Orphaned Empress? 十岁让我当摄政王，还托孤女帝？ Buying Wine Beneath the Moon月下买酒Historical589k WordsCompleted Bai Fengming transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty and becomes the younger brother of the reigning emperor, Bai Longming. The brothers are on good terms, and Bai Fengming is made Prince of Qin. He'd planned to lie flat and live as a carefree prince for the rest of his life. But fate has other plans. Bai Longming dies in his prime, leaving behind a seven-year-old crown prince. The ministers assume Bai Longming will entrust the empire to the empress or the grand general. To their surprise, he tur 6.2kReads7.4Score11.8kShelves
40. 40 皇 Stop Tormenting Me, Your Majesty: Your Deposed Empress Is Your Precious Darling 皇上别虐了，废后是你的心肝宝 Jin Xihexi金汐何西Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other] She traveled a thousand miles to marry him. She gave him everything and helped him seize the throne. But once he wore the imperial robes, all she received was an edict deposing her as empress. When he viciously told her she wasn’t even worthy of dying, she saw in his icy eyes nothing but the deepest disgust and hatred. She finally understood: he had never loved her. With war raging everywhere, the army of Beichen breached the walls of Southern Shu. Dressed 2.6kReads8.3Score159Shelves

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    Most of these are female-oriented stories, about women who defend the country for the emperor, then escape, get captured, and remain on the run.

41. 41 娇 After the Pampered Concubine Fakes Her Death and Disappears, the Obsessive Emperor Loses Control 娇娇外室死遁后，偏执帝王失控了 To the Late Hours致晚Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Forceful possession + forced love + groveling pursuit after losing her + sweet romance] Before leaving Huaiyang, Jiang Ying thought she would marry a good man and live a happy, fulfilling life. She never expected that she had long since become Prince Pei Yan's possession. Her fiancé is trapped in a prison cell and has only a few days left to live. Desperate with worry, Jiang Ying can only hope someone will clear his name. In her daze, Crown Prince Pei Yan appears before her. The usually dignifi 280Reads7.2Score—Shelves
42. 42 疯 The Mad Emperor Can Hear My Thoughts, and the Chancellor’s Secret Identity Is Exposed 疯批皇帝读我心，丞相她马甲掉啦 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fluffy, brainless romance + love at first sight + girl disguises herself as a boy + slice of life + fiercely protective + runs away while pregnant + fictional setting, don't overthink it + the author is terrible at logic] As the chancellor of the State of Tianqi, Xu Ningqing was the Outcast, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, wielding power throughout the court. Well, not really. She just wanted to laze around and collect her salary so she could eat, drink, and have fun... Who 3.2kReads8.7Score371Shelves
43. 43 娇 The Sweet, Delicate Emperor Is a Woman, and the Entire Court of Villains Falls for Her 娇软皇帝是女娥，满朝反派皆沦陷 Moon Cypress月柏Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate-into-a-book feel-good read + woman disguised as a man + romantic rivalry + multiple versions] Qin Ke transmigrates into a melodramatic historical romance novel, becoming a foolish emperor everyone despises, who is actually a woman disguised as a man. To get home, Qin Ke grits her teeth and decides to work hard with the System, despite the court being full of villains. Just as she’s about to complete her mission, escape back to the real world, and become a rich heiress… However… 523Reads8.7Score105Shelves
44. 44 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23.2kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
45. 45 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.8kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
46. 46 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 244.1kReads9.2Score32.2kShelves
47. 47 攻 After Her Strategy Fails, the Consort Seduces the Emperor to Claim Her Place 攻略失败后，娘娘她勾君上位 Yi Yanyun易烟云Ancient Romance319k WordsOngoing [Satisfying Palace Intrigue + Winning the Emperor’s Heart + The Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife + Transmigration + Best Friends Transmigrate Together] Meng Yunran and her best friend transmigrate to ancient times and receive System missions to win over their targets. She sets out to win the heart of Fu Qingyue, the marquis’s illegitimate son, and helps him become the renowned Marquis of Cheng’an. But all she gets in return is his humiliation and abuse, as he dotes on his concubine and neglect 10Reads7.2Score—Shelves
48. 48 朕 Every Woman in My Harem Is a Talent 朕的后宫里面个个都是人才 The Daylight That Never Wakes醒不来的白昼Ancient Romance915k WordsOngoing My harem is a little strange. Every woman in it is a talent in her own right. A transmigrator from the early days A quick-transmigration woman who farms favorability with a System A woman who transmigrated into a book and knows the plot A reborn woman A palace maid with a spiritual spring at her side Mind reading A harem-protagonist halo A childbirth buff The River of Daughters A chat group And people broadcasting their inner thoughts... #HaremIntrigue #EveryoneGetsTheirComeuppance #TheHaremIsAS 14.7kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves
49. 49 和 On the Day of Her Divorce, the Tragic Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant 和离当天，虐文女主转身嫁暴君 Mu Xiaoyue木小玥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is now online: [A laid-back, lie-flat, black-hearted legitimate daughter X a crazed, gloomy, pure-hearted tyrant] [The other man wins her over] [Original title: The Day We Divorced, the Tragic Novel's Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant] At the royal autumn hunt, Song Yaozhi argues with the woman her husband brought back from the borderlands. Song Yaozhi scolds her, saying she's nothing but a concubine. Just then, her husband, Xiao Ziqian, kicks the door open and points 41.4kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
50. 50 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.9kReads9.1Score356Shelves

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